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CALENDAR OF STATE PAPEES, DOMESTIC SERIES, 165 0. a 2 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS^ DOMESTIC SERIES, 1650, PRESERVISD IN THE STATE PAPER DEPARTMENT HER MAJESTY'S PPBLIC RECORD OFFICE. EDITED BT MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN, Author of " The Lives of the Princesses of England," &c. PUBLISHED rNDER THE DIRECTION OP THE MASTER OP THE ROLLS AND WITH THE SANCTION OP HER majesty's SECRETARY OP STATE POE THE HOME DEPARTMENT. LONDON: LONGMAN & CO., Paternoster Eow ; TRUENER & CO., Ludgate Hill : ALSO BT PARKER & CO., OXFORD ; and MACMILLAN & CO., CAMBRIDGE ; A. & C. BLACK, EDINBURGH : and A. THOM, DUBLIN. 1876. ^-J3f/^ LiJ Lmn/EfiSITYi Printed by Etke and Spottiswoode, Her Majesty's Printers, For Her Majesty's Stationery Office. CONTENTS OE THIS VOLUME. Page Preface - ... - - vii Table of Attendances op the Council of State - - xv Calendar - ...... l Navy Papers ..... . 495 Navy Committee Oedees - ... 501 Militia Commissions - - - 504 Recognizances - - - - - - 514 Waeeants ... - . . , 525 Do. foe Payments ..---- 569 Index - - ... - 609 Errata - - - 706 PREFACE. The prefatory remarks to the volume of the Domestic Calendar of 1649-50 are applicable in many points to the present volume, and consequently a brief notice of its con- tents will suffice. It was intended to include the whole period of the second Council of State, which terminated l7th February 1651 ; but this would have swelled it to undue size, and therefore it ends with December 1650 ; except that the entries of the Council's attendances, pp. xvii to xliii, at the end of this Preface, extend through the whole period of its sittings. The average attendance was, it will be perceived, a little larger than before, amounting to 18 "3 out of the 41 members, whereas in the first Council it was only 13'63. The new Government was attaining more solidity and consistency, but, on the other hand, its opponents abroad and in Scotland were gathering streogth and maturing their designs. Charles II. was a man of very different mould from his father. Young, pleasure-loving, and with no settled religious principles, he was willing to accept compromises and make concessions for the sake of regaining his throne, which his father would have utterly repudiated. To pledge indulgence to Catholics (p. 89), and yet take the Covenant (p. 48) ; to promise unswerving support to his staunch adherent, the Marquis of Montrose, and yet, after his execution, to coincide with the party who had brought him to the block ; such were the expedients to which he stooped in his fruitless attempts to regain the crown. vm PEEFACE. A paper by a temperate royalist (pp. 69-71) gives a clear and seemingly fair account of the state of parties in England, Scotland, and Ireland, and is foUowed by one showing the equivocation and mental reservations with, which the royalists met the advances of the Scots (p. 71). The strenuous attempts of the Parliament to intercept the King in his passage to Scotland (p. 188), whither in June he ventured, in spite of the discouragement of Mont- rose's execution (p. 223) ; his narrow escape from falling into their hands, owing to a Scotch mist, which prevented their seeing his little fleet when it neared the shore, from which four Parliament ships had just departed, and from which both fleets were visible at once (p. 266) ; the cor- diality of his reception by the lower orders, and at the same time the close restraint put upon his movements by the governing party (pp. 234, 266), are all detailed with some minuteness. The English Government were not idle on such an emergency, nor were they willing to let the Scots choose their own form of government, but immediately prepared to attack them. Cromwell was urged to return from Ireland, where his work was well nigh accomplished, and a special messenger was sent to summon him (pp. 62,'80). "With the proviso that his ofiB.ce of lord-lieutenant of Ireland should be held by deputy by his son-in-law, Henry Ireton, Lord-President of Munster, and that the same high salary of 8,000Z. a year, in addition to the lord-lieutenant's customary salary, should be continued (p. 269), he con- sented to return to England, and to undertake the office of lord-general of the forces, rehnquished to him by Lord Eairfax, with its liberal remuneration. A guard was appointed to attend him on his landing from Ireland (p. 159), carriages, horses, six of which were selected from the breed at Tutbury race (p. 228), tents, &c. PREFACE. IX provided, one being lent to him by the Lord Mayor from Gresham College, at the special request of the Council of State (pp. 247, 248), and another purchased for him at the cost of 46/. 4s. (p. 262). There being some dispute about the title he should assume, it was left to him " to " use such title as he thinks fit, although it was formerly " ordered that he should call himself General of the " Porces of the Commonwealth of England." The " Lord-General," howeyer, contiaued to be his sole appellation. Towards the end of June, he marched northward with the larger part of the army, though several troops and companies, sharing Eairfax's disapprobation of the war against the Scots, refused to march under the new leader (p. 234). On July 20th (pp. 242-247) occurs a long and elaborate vindication of the march of the English army into Scot- land. The first reports from Scotland were of disaster and defeat. CromweU was said to have received a " sound rap," which had compelled him to retire to York (pp. 271, 280), and to have lost 60 of his lifeguards, " his brazen " waU as he calls them" (pp. 309, 320). These rumours, however, were speedUy superseded. The battle of Dunbar brought votes of thanks to Crom- well and his army from Parliament, and the reality of his success was proved by the number of Scotch prisoners who were taken. A committee was appoiated to decide upon the disposal of them. Eirst it was suggested that they should be sent to work in the coal mines (p. 334), then that they should be transported to the Plantations, New England, &c. (pp. 340, 397, 438). CromweU proposed sending some of theni to Ireland (p. 375), and 2,000, and then 500 more, were accordingly sent to join the English army there (pp. 402, 419) ; but X PREFACE. these were not to be Highlanders, on account of their affinity with the Irish (p. 419). Winter put a stop to Cromwell's victorious career in Scotland, and the conclusion of the campaign, which ended the following year with the battle of "Worcester, belongs to the next volume. The adherents to the present Government did not multiply as was hoped, and there was difficulty in per- suading civic officers to take the oath of fidelity to it as required : a difficulty increased by the pulpit discourses of many ministers, who represented the taking of the en- gagement as a violation of the Covenant, and who became so troublesome, especially in Lancashire, Devonshire, and Bristol, that Parliament was applied to for a bill to repress licentious and seditious preaching, and to remove from garrisons, cities, and towns ministers refusing to subscribe the engagement of fidehty to the present Government (pp. 20, 21, 24, 49, 58, 75, 78, 290, 421, 440, 442). A petition expressive of dissatisfaction with Government was pre- sented to Parliament by " divers free-born people " of London, Westminster, and Southwark, but the only result was to involve the signers in trouble for a proceeding which would bring "scandal and reproach upon the just and " necessary laws and proceedings of Parliament, weaken " the present Government, and give advantage to the " commonenemy " (p. 111). The mariners especially were ill-affected, and it was said would never fight the King's navy if they came iuto contact, and they were only retained at their posts by the high rate of pay. Bradshaw him- self was reported to express his wonder that "with all " the fan and foul means they could use, not one cavalier " was heartily converted to them " (p. 156). Insurrections were rumoured in Hampshire, Norfolk, and other parts ; indeed, that in Norfolk assumed proportions so serious that PREFACE. XI a Higli Court of Justice (pp. 426, 471) was appointed to sit at Norwich to try and to punish the offenders (pp. 462- 463). The very keeping of Christmas was frowned upon by Government as nourishing old superstitions, and Sir Hen. Mildmay was to report to Parliament, " that there was very " wilful and strict observation of the day commonly called " Christmas day throughout the cities of London and " Westminster, by a general keeping shops shut up, and " that there were contemptuous speeches used by some in " favour thereof," " tending to the contempt of the present " laws and Government " (p. 484). In the excited state of the public mind, the presence of the late King's children, the Princess Elizabeth and her young brother the Duke of Gloucester, was considered an element of danger (p. 250). It was first proposed to send them beyond sea ; then Carisbrook Castle, which had been their father's prison, was selected for them (p. 255), and Capt. Anth. Mildmay was commissioned to remove them thither, from the custody of the Countess of Leicester at Penshurst. They were allowed eight servants, to be chosen by themselves, but with power for Mildmay to displace such as he thought fit (p. 261), two coaches with six horses each, plate, hangings, bedding, &c. to be taken with them, and Major- General Harrison was to convoy them, but no ceremony was to be used in the journey or otherwise beyond " what was fit for and due to a gentleman." Elizabeth protested against the removal on account of her health, and Sir Theodore de Mayerne, the royal physician, was appealed to ; but only a delay of a week was obtained, and they were then taken to Carisbrook. Government did not still feel at rest about them, and Mildmay was ordered to remove them privately to some place out of the limits of the commonwealth. The Princess xu PREFACE. wished to go to her sister Mary, Princess of Orange, and was to have 1,000Z. a year maintenance ; and her hrother was to he sent, with the same allowance, to Charles II. in Scotland (pp. 328-329). But the indisposition of the Princess increased ; she took cold in walking out, fell into a low fever, and, although a physician was sent for from London at her own choice, and Dr. Colendon sent to her by the Council of State, she died, and was "decently " interred in Newport church." Capt. Mildmay's letter of September 7, detailing her illness, and that of the 24th, her funeral, show care and kindly feeling (pp. 331, 355). There was some hesitation between sending the young Prince to Heidelberg (pp. 366, 368) or to Scotland (p. 392) ; Capt. Mildmay urged that the air of Carisbrook was too bleak and cold for him in the winter (p. 431) ; but the last entry about him in this volume is a prohibition to Mild- may to permit the Prince to go about in the Isle of "Wight, as it " may be of dangerous consequence to the nation, in " regard of the insurrection already begun," and an order to keep him in the castle (p. 449). Also his allowance was not to exceed 1,500?. a year. On the score of allowance, Mildmay complains of its reduction without previous notice from 3,000Z. allowed for the two King's children, to 1,500?. on the death of the Princess, although the expense was only lessened by dis- charge of four servants. He however obtained an order for payment of several extras accruing upon the removal, and the sickness and funeral of the Princess (p. 441). Of this, as of the previous volume, the proceedings and letters of the Council of State occupy the larger portion ; but warrants, passes, licenses, &c. are thrown, for the sake of brevity, into a tabular form at the end of the volume. PREFACE. sm So also are the majority of tlie letters and papers addressed to the Navy Oomraissioners. In conclusion, I have again to express my thanks to G. J. Morris, Esq., B.A., Clerk of the Eecord Office, for literary assistance, and to Mr. G. "W- Thompson for ser- vices in rough drafting, indexing, &c. in the compilation of the present volume. M. A. E. G. 100, Gower Street, March 23rd, 1876. XV TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the Members of the Council of State. *,* In these tables e stands for early, / for late, and the figure after I the number in the day's proceed- ings at which the member entered. When there are two entries at one sitting, the second denotes the return of a member after absence. Where two sittings took place in one day, the numbers of orders passed at each are given below the date. The thicker lines denote the close of a week or month. Febkuary 1650. Names. 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 >-, 01 w 1-1 Armyne, Sir William, Bart. - Bond, Dennis Bradshaw, John, President ChaUoner, Thos. Constable, Sir Wm., Bart. CromweU, Oliver, Lord General Denbigh, Earl of, Basil Fielding Fairfax, Thomas, Lord Grey, Philip, Lord Grey of Groby Gurdon, John Harrington, Sir Jas. - Hesilrigge, Sir Ant. Heveningham, Wm. - Holland, Cornelius - Howard, Edward, Lord Howard of Escrick. Hutchinson, Col. John Jones, Col. John Lisle, Viscount, Philip Sydney Lisle, John, Commissioner of the Great Seal. Ludlow, Col. Edm. Martin, Col. Hen. - Masham, Sir Wm., Bart. Mildmay, Sir Henry - Morley, Col. Herbert Pennington, Isaac Pickering, Sir Gilbert Popham, Col. Alex. - Purefoy, Col. Wm. Robinson, Luke EoUe, Hen., Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench. St. John, Oliver, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas. Salisbury, Earl of, William Cecil Scott, Thos. Sklppon, Col. Phil. Stapley, Ant. Vane, Sir Hen., junr. WaUop, Eob. Wanton, Col. Valentine Wentworth, Sir Peter Whitelock, Bulstrode, Commissioner of the Great Seal. Wilson, Eowland, Alderman - Wylde, John, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer. il 4/ 51 U 11 13/ 4/ ll 61 11 11 u 41 31 51 1/ Si 41 5/ 51 61 e e 61 e 12 1 e 14 e '.51 27 5/ e 51 12/ 15/ e 51 XVI TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendance of the Names. March 1650 12 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 Armyne, Sir W. Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. - Challoner, T. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. - Denbigh, Earl Fairfax, Lord - Grey of Groby, Lord Gurdon, J. Harrington, Sir J. - Hessilrigge, Sir A. - Heveningham, W. - Holland, Com. Howard, Lord Hutchinson, Col. Jones, J. Lisle, Lord Lisle, Com' Ludlow, E. Martin, H. Masham, Sir W. Mildmay, Sir H. Morley, Col. H. Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. Purefoy, Col. W. Kobinson, L. - BoUe, H. St. John, O. Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. Skippon, Col. P. Stapley, A. Vane, Sir/E. Wallop, E. - Wauton, V. Wentfforth, Sir P. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. 4/ 12 Z 51 11 21 41 61 81 11 8/ 11 41 e 121 e U 12/ 7/ 111 51 51 e e 1/ 51 111 Si 31 121 41 Si 41 51 21 21 51 51 51 51 Si 31 ll 21 51 11 ni e 171 51 81 101 51 11 6l e — e 111 11,111 ni 31 51 51 11 51 51 3/ 21 131 IS I e 21 e 21 21 21 101 31 81 1/ 10 Z 11 e 31 81 11 21 11 31 e 10/ 1/ TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XVll - MabCH 1650. 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 3 o Names. e e e e e e e — e e e 22 1 23 Armyne, Sir W. e e 21 e e — e e e e e 16 6 22 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e 25 25 Bradshaw, J. 11 e 41 31 e e — — e e e 12 8 20 Challoner, T. e e 21 101 e I e 11 e 11 9 20 Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. 11 e il e — — 5/ e — ~~ — 6 9 15 Denbigh, Earl. Fairfax, Lord. 11 11 — 13/ — e e — — e — 5 7 12 Grey of Groby, Lord. e — — 3/ — e — e e e e 8 6 14 Gurdon, J. 11 e 21 14/ — — — e e e — 6 7 13 Harrington, Sir J. 11 — 21 3/ e 7/ e e — 10/ 6/ 6 10 16 Hesilrigge, Sir A. 11 e e e 10/ e 5/ — e e — 8 11 19 Heveningliam, W. — — — — e e e e e e e 11 5 16 Holland, Corn. e e e 21 e 1/ e e e e e 17 4 21 Howard, Lord. e e e — — e e — e 10/ — 17 1 18 Hutchinson, Col. 1/ — e 21 — 1/ — e e — e 8 7 15 Jones, J. 11 e 21 21 8/ e 5/ e — — 6/ 6 14 ' 20 Lisle, Lord. — 1? 21 — — — 5/ — e — e 2 1 10 1 1 12 2 1 Lisle, J. Ludlow, B. Martin, W. e e 21 1/ e e — e e — e 16 4 20 Masham, Sir W. 11 — e e — e e e e e — 10 8 18 Mildmay, Sir H. 11 e 21 21 e e 4/ — e e e 6 4 10 Morley, Col. H. — — — e — e — e — e — 6 6 Pennington, I. e e e e e """ . — 17 1 18 Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. 1/ 11 21 — &l — — — — — — 4 13 1 17 Purefoy, Col. W. Robinson, L. RoUe, H. — — — — — — — — — — — St. John, 0. e — e e e 1/ e — e e 6/ 15 4 19 Salisbury, Earl. — e e e e e — — e e e 15 5 20 Scott, T. — — 21 — e — — e 11 — e 3 3 6 Skippon, Col. P. 11 e 21 21 8/ e e e e e e 17 8 25 Stapley, A. e e e — e 1/ 1/ e — — e e 17 5 1 22 1 Vane, Sir H. Wallop, R. 11 11 21 21 — — 7/ e e I 13/ 3 2 11 14 2 Wauton, V. Wentworth, Sir P. 11 — e — — — — — — — 1 6 7 Whitelock, B. WUson, B. Wylde, J. b 2 XVIU TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the Names. April 1650 10 11 12 13 15 16 Armyne, Sir Wm. Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. - Challoner, Thos. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. - Denbigh, Earl Pairfax, Lord Grey of Groby, Lord Gurdon, J. Harrington, Sir J. - Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Com. Howard, Lord Hutchinson, Col. Jones, J. Lisle, Lord Lisle, J. Ludlow, E. Martin, Hen. - Masham, Sir W. Mildmay, Sir H. Morley, Col. H. Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, Alex. Purefoy, Wm. Eobinson, L. - RoUe, Hen. St. John, O. Salisbury, Earl Scott, Thos. Skippon, Col. P. - Stapley, Ant. - Vane, Sir H. - Wallop, Rob. - Wanton, V. Wentworth, Sir P. - Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, John - IZ e 1/ 1/ 1/ 1/ 1/ e 11 e 11 51 51 51 51 11 41 111 6/ 7/ 5/ 71 31 31 31 4/ 51 9/ 11 61 11 51 51 1/ 11 51 91 41 41 31 81 21 3/ 6/ e 31 31 31 31 21 21 ll 91 21 31 ll 131 91 Si e 31 31 6/ 3/ 3/ 21 e ll 13/ 41 e e 11 121 e 41 11 41 ll 21 ll e ll 21 21 21 11 21 11 21 TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XIX . _ Apkil 1650. Names. 17 18 19 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 ^ ^ t e e e 3/ e e e 16 2 18 Armyne, Sir Wm. e e e e — — e e e e 17 1 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e 23 23 Bradshaw, J. e e 51 21 e e e e 14/ e 13 9 22 Challoner, Thos. — e e — 21 e — — e 3/ 9 8 17 Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. Denbigh, Earl. — e — il \l e — — — — 4 2 6 Fairfax, Lord. — e e — — — — — e — 8 3 11 Grey of Groby, Lord. — e 51 — — e e e e e 7 3 10 Gurdon, J. e e hi — 10/ e — — — — 6 7 13 Harrington, Sir J. — e — — — — — — — — 3 6 9 Hesilrigge, Sir A. — — — 3/ — e e e — 3 7 10 Heveningham, W. € e e e — e — — 3/ — 11 6 17 Holland, Corn. — e e e € — — — e — 13 3 16 Howard, Lord. e e 51 e e e — — — e 15 1 16 Hutchinson, Col, e — e 31 — — — e 1/ 3/ 10 7 17 Jones, J. e e e e e — — e e 18/ — 9 3 7 4 16 7 Lisle, Lord. Lisle, J. — e 51 — — — — — — 3/ 9 7 16 Ludlow, E. — e 5/ e — I — e 9 /,14/ e 5 6 6 2 11 8 Martin, Hen. Masham, Sir W. e e 51 — — — — — e e 11 6 17 Mildmay, Sir H. — — — — — e c e — e 6 1 7 Morley, Col. H. — — — — — e — — — e 8 8 Pennington, I. e e 51 e — — 7/ — 12/ — 6 9 15 Pickering, Sir G. — e 51 — — — 11 — — — 1 2 3 Popham, Alex. — — — e — — — — — — 1 1 Purefoy, Wm. Robinson, L. EoUe, Hen. — e e — — — — . — 3/ — 4 1 5 St. John, 0. — e e e e — — — e e 16 3 19 Salisbury, Earl. e e — e e — e e e e 18 3 18 Scott, Thos. — e e — — — e — — — 5 1 5 1 Skippon, Col. P. Stapley, Ant. 21 e 51 — — e — e — e 10 8 18 Vane, Sir H. Wallop, Rob. 21 e 51 51 — — — e 3/ — 7 9 16 Wauton, V. € e 51 e e e e — e — 12 2 4 4 16 6 Wentworth, Sir P. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. — — — — — e — — e 2 2 Wylde, John. XX TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the Names. Mat 1650 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 , 16 17 Anuyne, Sir W. e e e e c e e e e e e e Bond, D. e e e e — e e e e e e — e e e Bradshaw, J. - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Challoner, T. 2/ e e e — — e e e — e — e — e Constable, Sir W. 21 e e e e — — e e e e e e € Crom-weU, O.- — — — — — — — — — — — — — Denbigh, Earl — — — — — — e e — — — e — — — Fairfax, Lord e 31 — e — — — — — — — — — il , Grey of Groby, Lord e e — — — — — — — — — Gurdon, John e e e — e e e e e — e e e 11 31 Harrington, Sir J. 2/ c — e — hi — — 21 e 31 e Hesilrigge, Sir A. - — — — — — — — — — — _ Heveningham, W. - 2/ 31 u e e 61 e e — — e 21 3/ Holland, Corn. 21 — e — — — e e e e _, __ i; e Howard, Lord e e e — e ~ e e — e e e e e Hutchinson, Col. 21 e — — — e 61 e e e e e e Jones, J. — — e e e e e e e e 11 e 11 e Lisle, Lord e e 31 — — — e e _ e 11 Lisle, J. 2/ — — — — — — e e e Ludlow, B. 21 31 31 e e — — e e _ hi _ 11 11 Martin, H. 21 31 51 — — — il e e _ _ e U Masham, Sir W. — — — — — — — — 21 e 31 Mildmay, Sir E. 21 3/ e e e e — e e e 1 e e 11 11 Morley, Col. H. e e c e e — e e e e 11 e e Pennington, I. — e e — e e Pickering, Sir G. 21 31 e — e — e e e _ 11 e e € Popham, A. e 31 — — € — e _ _ Purefoy, W. — — — __ 31 Robinson, L. — — — 6 EoUe, H. e e e St. John, 0. — e _ ~ Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. c 21 e c — e — — e c c — e e e e (' e Sliippon, CoLP. — — _ 5/ c Stapley, A. Vane, Sir H., jun. Wallop, E. e e e e e e e e il e e e c e e e 11 e e e e il 11 "Wauton, V. — 21 ~ — — 11 Wentworth, Sir P. - e e 31 e e — ■ Whitelock, B. — . "" ■ — Wilson, K. — _ c — Wylde, J. c — — — 21 — — c — — — e - — — TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XXI - Mat 1650. Names. 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 K S W 1 3 o — — e 13/ e — e e e e e — 19 1 20 Armyne, Sir W. e e e e e e e e e e e e 24 24 Bond, D. e e e e € e e e e e e e 27 27 Bradshaw, J. — — 1/ — — — — 1/ — — — — 8 3 11 Challoner, T. e e — e e e e — 3/ e — e 19 2 21 Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. —■ e e — — — — € e — e — 8 8 Denbigh, Earl. I — — 13/ — — e e — e I 5 2 3 8 2 Fairfax, Lord. Grey of Groby, Lord. — e — e e — e e e e 4/ e 19 3 22 Gurdon, Join. — — 31 13/ 2/ 7/ — — _ — — I 4 7 11 Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. — e — e e — e 1/ 4/ 3/ — 5/ 9 10 19 Heveningham, W. e e e 13/ e e e e 2/ 3/ — 5/ 12 6 18 Holland, Corn. — — e e e — — — e e — — 16 16 Howard, Lord. e e — e e — — e — e e — 15 2 17 Hutcbinsoa, Col. e e e 13/ e e e e 6/ 2/ — 5/ 17 6 23 Jones, J. — e e 13/ — — — 1/ c e — — 9 4 13 Lisle, Lord. — — e — 2/ — — 1/ — — — — 4 3 7 Lisle, J. e e — 13/ e . — — 1/ e 3/ eil e 10 10 20 Ludlow, E. e — e — — — — 3/ — e 6 7 13 Martin, H. e — e 2/ e — 1/ — e 4/ e 6 5 11 Masham, Sir W. e e 13/ e e — 12/ e 3/ 2/ — 14 8 22 Mjldmay, Sir R. e e — — — — — e — 3/ 4/ — 14 3 17 Morley, Col. H. — e e e — — — e — — — 9 9 Pennington, I. — — \l e — — — — e e — — 10 4 4 1 14 5 Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. e e 21 e 3/ c — e c e 2/ e e 9 4 4 13 4 Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. Eolle, H. — 13/ — — — — — 3/ — — 2 2 4 St. Jobn, 0. — e e e e — — 1/ e — — — 14 1 15 Salisbury, Earl. e e e e — 7/ e e 5/ e — — 13 3 16 Scott, T. — e — — — — — — e — — — 2 1 3 Skippon, Col. P. e 2? e e e e 1/ e e e e 21 3 24 Stapley, A. e e e — e — 1/ — e 4/ — 14 5 19 Vane, Sir H., jun. — — — 13/ — — e — — e 4/ — 1 3 4 Wallop, R. — — \l 13/ 2/ e e — 2/ 3/ 4/ — 2 7 9 Wauton, V. — e e e e e e e 4/ — 11 2 13 Wentworth, Sir P. e — — — — — 4/ — 2 1 8 Wbitelock, B. — — — — — — — ^- — — Wilson, E. — — — — — — — — — r r — 5 1 6 Wylde, J. xxu TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the June 1650 Names. 1 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 Armyne, Sir W. e e e e e 111 e e 3/ 3/ Bond, D. - — — e e e e e 121 2/ e e e e e Bradshaw, J. e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Challoner, T. — — — e e \l e 121 e e 1/ 3/ 3/ Constable, Sir W. — i; e 21 e 1/ e 12 1 2/ e 2/ e 1/ e Cromwell, 0. - - e e e e e e 111 e 4/ _ e 3/ Denbigh, Earl e e e e e e e e e Fairfax, Lord — — — __ _ Grey of Groby, Lord — ._ _ _ Gurdon, J. - — e — — e 1/ e 51 e e e 1/ e 3/ Harrington, Sir J. — — — — — — e 1/ 4/ Hesilrigge, Sir A. — _ _ _ _ Heveningham, W. e 1/ 3/ e — 101 e e _ 1/ Holland, Com. e 11 e e e 1/ e 121 e e _ 1/ e Howard, Lord - € — e — — — e e e — e 2/ Hutchinson, Col. - — 11 e e 11 e e _ e _ 4/ Jones, J. e 11 e e e e c 121 2/ e _ e e 5/ Lisle, Lord - — e e e _. e e e _ e _ g g Lisle, J.- — e e e — e e e e Ludlow, E. - e e 31 21 11 e e 21 4/ e 4/ e Martin, H. - — — e — 1/ e e e e _ e 6/ Masham, Sir W. - — — — — — — , e 1/ 1/ e Mildmay, Sir H. - — e e 2/ — e __ e e 1/ e 5/ Si Morley, Col. H. e e e e e 11 10/ Pennington, 1. — — — e e e e e Pickering, Sir G. — e e e e e e 12/ e e 1/ € Popham, A. _ __ € Purefoy, W. — 3/ e e e e 12/ e e 1/ g ^ 5/ Robinson, L. - - — _ _ Eolle, H. - ~ — — — St. John, 0. e e e e — — e — Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. - Skippon, Col. P. - : e e — e 11 e e 11/ e e 2/ 2/ e — 1/ e 2/ 3/ Stapley, A. - Vane, Sir H. Wallop, E. - Wauton, V. e e e e e 31 e e e e e e e 11 11 e 11 e 101 10 1 e 111 e e e 2/ 2/ e c e e e 4/ 4/ e € e e e 4/ e e 3/ 5/ Wentworth, Sir P. e e e e. e e e e e e € e U e Whitelock, E. Wilson, R. - — — 31 c — — — — — — 3/ € SI Wylde, J. — — e — e e ' - c — ~ — e ~ TABLES. XXUi Members of the Council of State— -cont. June 1650. Names. 19 20 21 22 24 25 1-10 25 11-16 26 27 28 29 1 1 3 o e e e . e e e e e e 16 3 19 Armyne, Sir W. e e e e « — — — e e e 18 2 20 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e 25 25 Bradshaw, J. e 31 — — 10/ 7/ e — e e — 10 8 18 Challoner, T. 31 e e — 7/ — — e e e 11 9 20 Constable, Sir W. 51 e e e 3/ 7/ e e — — — 14 9 6 20 9 CromweU, 0. Denbigh, Earl. — — — — 7/ 7/ — — — e — 1 2 3 Fairfax, Lord. — — — — — e — e e e e 5 5 Grey of Groby, Lord. 51 — 12/ e e — — -- — — — 10 1 6 2 16 3 Gurdon, J. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. 51 31 12/ — 3/ — — e 7/ — — 5 9 14 Heveningham, W. e e — e 7/ 4/ — e e e — 14 6 20 Holland, Com. e e e — e 5/ — — 7/ e e 12 3 18 Howard, Lord. — e — — e e — — 7/ e — 9 4 13 Hutchinson, Col. e — — e e e e — e e — 16 4 20 Jones, J. e Ill — e 4/ — — e e — 13 2 15 Lisle, Lord. — 3/ — — 31 — e — e — — 9 2 11 Lisle, J. e e 12/ — 3/ d/ — e 7/ e e 11 10 21 Ludlow, E. 51 e 2/ — 3/ 5/ — e - — — 8 6 14 Martin, H. e e — e 3/ e — — e e — 8 3 11 Masham, Sir W. 51 e — e 4/ e e — 10/ e e 12 5 6 2 18 7 Mildmay, Sir H. Morley, Col. H. — e — — e 51 — — e — — 9 1 10 Pennington, I. e — 12/ 2/ — 7/ e — — e — 12 5 17 Pickering, Sir G. — — e — 4/ c — — — — — 2 1 3 Popham, A. e e 12/ — 3/ 4/ e — e e e — 13 5 1 7 20 5 1 Purefoy, W. Eobinson, L. RoUe, H. St. John, 0. 51 e 2/ — — — — — — — — 1 4 5 Salisbury, Earl. — e e — — 7/ e : 10 4 4 2 14 6 Scott, T. Skippon, Col. P. — e 12/ — e — — — — — — 15 2 17 Stapley, A. e e e — 31 2/ e e e e e 12 8 22 Vane, Sir H. e — 12/ — 8/ e — — e — — 6 6 12 Wallop, R. 51 3^ 11/ — 8/ e — — 7/ e e 14 8 22 Wauton, V. e e e e e e — — e e e 23 23 Wentworth, Sir P. e e — — 3/ 11 — — — e — 4 5 9 Whitelock,B. — — — — — — — — — — — Wilson, R. — e — — — e — — e — — 9 9 Wylde, J. XXVI TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the Names. August 1650 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 Annyne, Sir W. Bond, Dennis - Bradshaw, J. Challoner, T. - Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, O. Denbigh, Lord Fairfax, Lord - Grey of Groby, Lord Gordon, J. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Com. Howard, Lord Hutchinson, J. Jones, J. Lisle, Lord Lisle, J. - Ludlow, E. - Martin, H. Masham, Sir W. Mildmay, Sir H. Morley, Col. H. Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. - Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. - KoUe, H. St. John, O. Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. Skippon, Col. P. Stapley, A. Vane, Sir H. Wallop, R. Wauton, V. Wentworth, Sir P. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. 5/ 21 41 41 21 e 21 21 31 U 21 21 e 51 U 11/ 41 91 61 91 41 11 61 11 — 11 11 11 41 61 11 91 91 91 21 I TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XXTH August 1650. I Names. 19 20 21 22 23 24 26* 27 28 29 30 31t 1 1 3 o H e . 9 2 11 Armyue, Sir W. — e e — € — e e e e — — 19 1 20 Bond, D. e e e e e e € e e e e e 27 27 Bradshaw, J. e — e e e — — e — e — e 17 () 3 20 Challoner, T. Constable, Sir W. Crom-weU, 0. Denbigh, Lord. Fairfax, Lord. e e e e e e — — — — — — 12 12 Grey of Groby, Lord. Gurdon, J. — — e e e e — — — — — — 12 2 14 Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. e 21 SI e — e e — — 71 e — 8 5 13 Heveningham, W. — — e e e e e — — — — — 10 2 12 Holland, Corn. e e — — — — — — — — -- — 7 7 Howard, Lord. — — — — — — — — — — — — 1 1 Hutchinson, J. — e e e — e e — e 8/ e e 16 4 20 Jones, J. — — — — — — — e e e e e e e 9 5 1 2 10 7 Lisle, Lord. Lisle, J. — e e e — e — e e — e — 12 3 15 Ludlow, B. e 21 — — — — — — — — e 6 7 13 Martin, H. e 21 e e . — e e e e e 17 2 19 Masham, Sir W. e e — e e — — — 81 31 e e 14 5 5 19 5 Mildmay, Sir H. Morley, Col. H. Pennington, I. — 21 — — — e e e — — — — 9 4 13 Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. e e e e — e — e e € e e 20 4 24 Purefoy, "W. Kobinson, L. Rolle, H. _ — — e e — — 2 2 St. John, 0. — — — e e e — — 6 6 Salisbury, Earl. e e e e e e e — e — SI Si 31 e — 21 1 1 2 1 23 1 2 Scott, T. Skippon, Col. P. Stapley, A. 21 e e e e e — e 31 — 16 2 18 Vane, Sir H. — — — — — — — — — — — — 5 1 6 WaUop, R. Wauton, V. — e — e — — — — — — — 10 2 1 11 2 Wentworth, Sir P. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. * No quorum and no business done. t No business done. XXVUl TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the Septemeee 1650 . Names. 2* 3 4 5* 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 Armyne^ Sir W. e e e e e e e e Bond, D. — e e — e — — e e e — — — e Bradshaw, J. - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Challoner, Tlios. — — — — — — — 21 91 21 e e e e Constable, Sir W. — — — — — — — — — — — — Cromwell, 0. - — — — — — — — — — — — Denbigh, Lord — — — — — — — — — — — Fairfax, Lord — — — — — — — — — — — Grey of Groby, Lord — — — — — — — — — — — — Gurdon, J. — — — — — — — — — _ Harrington, Sir J. — e e — e e — — e e e e _ Hesilrigge, Sir A. - — - — — — — — — — — — — Heveningham, W. e e — e 3/ 11 e 51 — — — e — Holland, Com. — — — — — — — — — — _ e Howard, Lord — — — — — — e — e _. _ Hutchinson, J. — — — — — — — — _ e _ Jones, J. — — e — — f e € — e e 3/ e _ Lisle, Lord — e — — — — — — e e e _ Lisle, J. — e e — Si — — 61 — e e _ _ Ludlow, E. — — il — e — — 21 e e e _ 51 Martin, W. e e — — — 11 e — — 11 _ e Masham, Sir W. e e — e e e — — _ _ Mildmay, Sir H. — — — e c e — e _ _ Morley, Col. H. — — — — e e e 21 e e e e e e Pennington, I. e — e — — — — — — _ e e e Pickering, Sir G. — — — — — — — — — _ Popham, A. — — — — — — — — — __ Purefoy, W. - — 51 e e e e e — — _ Eobinson, L. — — — — — — — — _ EoUe, H. — — — — — — — — St. John, 0. — — — — — — — e e Salisbury, Earl — — — — — — e e e __ Scott, T. — — e e 3/ e — e — 5/ e e e Skippon, Col. P. — — — — — 51 — — — Stapley, A. e e e — e ll e e e c e e SI Vane, Sir H. WaUop, K. — 51 — e e e — — e — e Si 51 Wanton, V. — — — — — — — — Wentwortb, Sir P. - — — — — — 11 e c € c e Whitelock, B. — — — 3/ _ e _ Wilson, E. — — — j_ _ Wylde, J. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Not a quorum, and TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XXIX - - September 1650. Names. 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 3 3 o e e e e — e e e e e e 18 18 Armyne, Sir W. — e e — — e e e e e e 15 15 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e fi e 25 25 Bradshaw, J. 9,1 e e — e — — — — e 18 1 e 7 2 5 12 2 Challoner, T. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. Denbigh, Lord. Fairfax, Lord. — — — — — — — — — — 8 8 Grey of Groby, Lord. Gurdon, J. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. e — — — e — 31 — — — 16/ 7 5 12 Heveningham, W. e — e e e 21 — e — — — 6 1 7 Holland, Corn. — — — — — e e — — — e 5 6 Howard, Lord. — — — — — — e — e e — 4 4 Hutchinson, J. — 10/ 2/ e e e — e — — e 12 3 15 .Tones, J. e e — — — — e — — — e 8 8 Lisle, Lord. — ■31 — e — e e e e — — 9 3 12 Lisle, J. SI — — — — e 41 e e — — 7 5 12 Ludlow, E. — 81 e — — e e — — — — 7 3 10 Martin, H. — — — — — — — e e e e 9 9 Masham, Sir W. e — e e — e — — — e 15/ 10 1 11 Mildmay, Sir H. e e e e e — — — — — — 14 1 15 Morley, Col. H. e e e — — — — I e 9 9 Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. — — e — — — — — — — — 5 3 1 1 6 3 Popham, A. Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. EoUe, H. St. John, 0. — — — — e 3/ e — — — — 5 1 6 Salisbury, Earl. e 10? 2/ e — 31 e 31 — e e I 11 1 6 1 17 2 Scott, T. Skippon, Col. P. e e 21 — e — e e e — e 17 3 20 Stapley, A. — — e c 31 31 61 — — e e 9 6 15 Vane, Sir H. "Wallop, R. "Wauton, V. — e 21 — e e — — — — — 10 1 2 1 12 2 Wentworth, Sir P. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. no business dose. XXX TABLES. Table of the DaUy Attendances of the Names. OCTOBEK 1650 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 Annyne, Sir W. e e e e e e e — — — — — Bond, D. e e e e e — e e e e e e e e Bradshaw, J. - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Challoner, T. - \l — 1/ e — — e e — — e 31 — e Constable, Sir W. — e e — — e — — e c 121 — e e Cromwell, 0. - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Denbigh, Earl — — — — — — -^ — — — — — — — Fairfax, Lord - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Grey of Groby, Lord — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Gurdon, J. — — — — — — — — — — — — — Harrington, Sir J. - — — — — — 12 1 e e e e — — — — Hesilrigge, Sir A. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Heveningham, W. — e 1/ 21 e — — — e — e SI — — Holland, Corn. e e e e — e e e e e e e e e Howard, Lord — — e e — e — e — — e e — — Hutchinson, Col. G. e — 11 — — — •Si e e e — — 41 e — Jones, 6. — — — e 1/ e -a e e e e e e — — Lisle, Lord 1/ — e 41 — — S — e 11 — e W e — Lisle, J. 11 — — 21 e — «4H — 11 — — — — — — Ludlow, B. e — 1/ 21 — — 1 e e e — — SI — — Martin, H. — — — — — e o — 11 e — 12/ e e e Masham, Sir W. e e e e e e o e' — — — — — — — Mildmay, Sir H. - — e 1/ — — — a — — — — e e 9/ e Morley, Col. H. — — — — — — •^ e — e e — — — — Pennington, I. e — — — e e J3 — — — — — — — — Pickering, Sir G. — — — — — — •*3 — — — — — — — — Popham, A. — — — — — CE — — — — — — — — Purefoy, Col. W. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Eobinson, L. — — — — — ~ — — — — — — — — Kolle, H. — — — — — — — — — — — — — St. John, 0. — — — — — — — — — — e Salisbury, Earl — — — — — — — — — — e e e — Scott, T. e — e c — _ e 11 e e e € il Skippon, Col. P. — — — — — — — — — — — — Stapley, A. e e 11 — — — — — — — — — — Vane, Sir H. e e — e € e — 1/ e e e 11 e Wallop, R. — — — — — — — — — — — Wauton, V. - — — — — — — e . — e — e e Wentivorth, Sir P. — — — — . — — — — — _ Whiteloek, B. — — e e 15 Z e — . — e _, Wilson, R. — — — — — — — — _ Wylde, J. — — — — — — — — — — e — c — * Business done, though only TABLES. Members of the Council of State — eont. XXXI - OCTOBEK 1650. Names. 18 19 21 23 24* 25 26 28 29 30 31 dJ 03 W Kl H _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7 7 Armyne, Sir W. e — 61 — e e e e e e 20 1 21 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e 25 25 Bradshaw, J. e — e — — e e — e — e 11 4 14 Challoner, T. e 51 e — e e e e — 13 2 15 Constable, Sir W. — \ — — — — — — 51 — 4 1 1 1 5 Cromwell, 0. Denbigh, Earl. Fairfax, Lord. Grey of Groby, Lord. Gurdon, J. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. e e e — e — e e — 1/ 10 4 14 Heveningham, W. e e e 61 e e e e e — e 22 I 23 Holland, Corn. __ e — — — . — — e 8 8 Howard, Lord. e e e e 3/ 7/ e e e 12 4 16 Hutchinson, Col. 61 e 61 — e e — — 11 3 14 Jones, J. e e — — 61 e — — — — 7 5 12 Lisle, Lord. . e e — 61 — — U — — 3 5 8 Lisle, J. e e e — e e — € 3/ e 11 4 15 Ludlow, E. — — e e — 91 — — — — — 7 7 3 10 7 Martin, H. Masham, Sir W. e — — — — 61 e e e e 61 9 3 4 13 3 Mildmay, Sir H. Morley, Col. H. _^ — — — — e 21 — e e 6 1 7 Pennington, I. _ — — — — -— — — — Pickering, Sir G. , e — — e — — — e — 3 3 Popham, A. _ — — — — 51 e 1 1 2 Purefoy, Col. W. — — € — — — — — — — — 1 1 Robinson, L. EoUe, H. _ € — . — — — — — 2 2* St. John, . e e e e 6/ — — — — — 7 1 8 Salisbury, Earl. 6Z e e 61 — 6^ 3Z e e 21 — 12 7 19 Scott, T. _ . — — e — e — 2 2 Skippon, Col. P. _ _ — — e — 8 1 4 Stapley, A. 62 e — 6^ — 6/ e e e 21 e 14 6 20 Vane, Sir H. Wallop, R. 62 e — 6/ — — 31 — 11 — — 5 4 9 Wauton, V. Wentworth, Sir P. — 41 — e — — — — ■— — e 6 2 8 Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. e — e e — e — e — — e 8 8 Wylde, J. three members presL'nt. XXXIV TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the December 1650 Namf.r J-1 JL1I4..CJO p 1* 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 1-9 10-30 1 Armyne, Sir W. e e e 1/ e e e e 6/ 1/ e e i e — e Bond, D. — — 11 ' e — e e e e 1/ e e t e e e Bradshaw, J. e € e e e e e e e € e € € e e e Challoner, T. e — 11 I — e 51 e e 51 — e 11 e\%l e Constable, Sir W. - e 51 e \l e 51 e e e — _ _ . Cromwell, 0. — — — — — „ _ Denbigh, Earl — — 1.5 _ Fairfax, Lord — _ _ _ Grey of Groby, Lord — — _ __ _ - — e e Gurdon, T. e _ e 1/ e € 31 e e e e e Harrington, Sir J. — 51 — e e e e 51 e Hesilrigge, Sir A. - — _ __ _ Heveningham, W. - e — e — e e 9/ e 11 e 1 — 51 - Holland, Corn. e e e e e e 51 3/ 81 51 e 11 — 51 e Howard, Lord — — e — e — e _ e e e Hutchinson, .T. — e e — — c 51 e _ _ _ — %l - Jones, J. e e — — — e e Si _ Lisle, Lord - e — e li 11 51 121 e e 2/ 11 e Lisle, J. e — — 1/ — — _ Ul — 11 - Ludlow, E. e — — — — e5l _ 14/ 21 — — e e Martin, H. — — — — e — 51 _ \l e 21 61 — 51 s Masham, Sir W. — — e 11 e e e e e e e e e e ~ Mildmay, Sir H. e e e \l e e 51 e e 5/ e e 1 I Morley, Col. H. — — _ Pennington, 1. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. Purefoy, W. - - . Eobinson, L. - e e 11/ 1/ e 51 e 51 e c 31 e e 21 e e 51 1/ e 61 41 e 11 — 61 e 11 e e - — e — ~ 51 - e 81 e - RoUe, H. € e IIZ e e e 51 — U e e e e — 51 e — — — — e St. John, 0. - ' ■ — — — — -_ - Sahsbury, Earl e e e — — — 6/ (' e e e e 8/ e Scott, T. e e c e e 5/ — i' e e — e Skippon, Col. P. e ~ — — — Stapley, A. ~ — — — — Vane, Sir H. e e e — 51 c 21 (' e e 11 fee Wallop, E. 4/ 11/ 11 c — - c 61 U — e e c 5/ e Wanton, V. ~ '~~' — — — — — — - Wentworth, Sir P. ~ ~ — — — e 2/ — — 5/ - Whitelock, B. ~~ c — ■ c e — c e e — — g Wilson, R. ~ — — — — — 51 41 — — — — -_ Wylde, J. ~ — — — — — — — ~ e — e e " e e — ~ e e This is the first time the Council TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XXXV Decembek 1650. Names. 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 Hi 1 e e e e e e e 2/ e e 21 4 25 Armyne, Sii' W. — e 51 e 91 e e e 2/ e il e 18 6 24 Bond, D. e e e e e e € e e e e e 28 28 Bradsiiaw, J. 6/ il — e 91 5/ 8/ 3/ 8/ e e — 10 12 22 Challoner, T. — — — — — — ~ — — — — — 6 3 1 9 1 Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. Denbigh, Earl. Fairfax, Lord. e e 5Z il 91 — e e e e — — 8 3 11 Grey of Groby, Lord. — e — — e e e e e e e e 18 2 20 Gurdon, T. 6Z e 51 il — — — — — — — — 6 5 11 Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. — — lot — 9/ — 5/ e — e e — 9 7 16 Heveningham, W. 3/ il 61 e e e 5/ — e e — 4/ 13 10 23 Holland, Corn. e e — — e — e — — — 4/ — 10 1 11 Howard, Lord. — — — il e e — e — — — — 7 8 10 Hutchinson, J. — — — — — — — — — — — 4 1 5 Jones, J. e 12Z — 10/ 5/ 5/ 4/ — — 9/ il 6 12 Lisle, Lord. — 6/ — — 5/ 5/ e 3/ e 9/ il 3 9 12 Lisle, J. _ — — — — — — — — — — 3 3 6 Ludlow, E. _ 12 Z e e e 51 — 4/ — — 12/ — 6 9 15 Martin, H. 4/ e e e e e e e e e 1/ 20 3 23 Masham, Sir W. 6/ 91 — — — 51 e e 7/ e e — 1.5 8 23 Mildniay, Sir H. — — 10/ e e 5/ e e 2/ e e — 6 3 9 Morley, Col. H. — — e — — — e e — e — 11 11 Pennington, I. e — e — 14/ 13/ — — — — e e 7 6 13 Pickering, Sir G. — — 6/ — — e e e — — — 3 4 7 Popham, A. . e 9Z € e e e e il — — — e 14 10 24 Purefoy, W. 61 e 6/ e e 5/ e e 2/ e — e 17 8 25 Robinson, L. e — e — e — e e — — e — 8 8 Eolle, H. e e e e e — . — — — — 14 2 16 St. John, 0. e e c — e e e e e e e — 19 1 20 Sahsbury, Earl. Scott, T. — e — — — — — — — e 4 4 Skippon, Col. P. 61 e — e 5/ 2/ — e e 4/ il 15 8 23 Stapley, A. 61 9/ — e 10/ e e e 2/ e 4/ € 12 11 23 Vane, Sir H. — _ — . — — — — — — — Wallop, R. 10/ — — — — — — — — — 1 3 4 Wanton, V. c 27 e e 5/ — — e — e — 12 2 14 Wentworth, Sir P. 6/ — 10/ 51 5/ e e e c e 6 5 11 Whitelock, B. _ — — — — — — — — — Wilson, E. 1 e e — e e e 2/ — e — — — 13 2 15 Wylde, J. of State sat on a Sunday. xxxn TABLES. Table of tht J Daily Attendance of the Names. .January 1651 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 Armyne, Sir W. __ e e e 4/ 2/ 5/ 2/ e e e Bond, D. — e e — e e e e — 1/ e e e e 6/ Bradshaw, J. - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Challoner, T. - e 31 e e il — e 5/ — 1/ — e e e — Constable, Sir W. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Cromwell, 0. - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Denbigh, Earl — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Fairfax, Lord - — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Grey of Groby, Lord — e — — — 19/ e — 5/ e e 2/ 3/ e c Gnrdon, T. e e e e e e e e e e — e — Harrington, Sir J. - — — — 81 — — c 5/ e — e 11 e 11 Hesilrigge, Sir A. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Heveningham, W. e — — il e — e — — — 5/ — 3/ 2/ Holland, Corn. — e e e Gl — e — e e 5/ 2/ e 6/ Howard, Lord e e — c — e e — — — e Hutchinson, J. — 31 e — 21 — — 5/ — _ Jones, J. . - — — — — — — _ _ _ Lisle, Lord - - - 41 31 e — 61 7/ e 5/ e , 4/ 2/ Lisle, J. 11 31 — — — — — — — 5/ 6/ _ Ludlow, E. — — — — — — _ _ Martin, H. — — — — 10/ ... e — e 1/ 2/ 3/ 1/ 61 Masham, Sir W. - e e e e c e e e e 1/ e e e e e Mildmay, Sir W. 11 31 e 11 c e e 51 — 2/ 2/ 3/ 2/ 8/ Morley, Col. H. 11 e — e 61 — e — e 1/ c _ _ Pennington, I. € e e e e — e — e e e e Pickering, Sir G. — — — — il e e 6/ il e 51 _ _ Popham, A. - - — — e — — — — — 1/ 51 e Purefoy, W. u e e e c e 6' 6/ 6/ e 5/ e 31 Eobinson, L. EoUe, H. — e e — e e e e 5/ e 5/ e e 2/ St. John, 0. - Salisbury, Earl e — — — — — — — — — 2/ e e e — Scott, T. — — _ Skippon, Col. P. Stapley, A. — — — — — — — — — — — 2/ — — t Vane, Sir H. Wallop, E. — 31 e e 4/ 11 e — r,l 1/ 0/ e 3/ e — Wanton, V. Wentworth, Sir P. - ^^Tiitelock, B. Wilson, K. e e c c Gl e il 61 e 11 e e 51 e — 1/ e e e 6/ C/ e e c 2/ e e e V Wylde, .T. - ■il 1, 1 (■ c e e — e c e C — {' e c . TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XXXVll JAN0AEY 1651. Names. 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 o H e e e e e — c e e e e 3/ 16 5 21 Armyne, Sir W. e e e e e e c e e — 11 e 20 3 23 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e e 27 27 Bradshaw, J. e U e e — — t 51 11 — e 11 12 8 20 Challoner, T. e e e e e e 6/ e e 6/ e e 10 2 12 Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, 0. Denbigh, Earl. — — — — — — — - — — — — Fairfax, Lord. e — lo; 21 — e 1/ 13/ c 1/ e 10 8 18 Grey of Groby, Lord. 21 e 31 e e e e 1/ — e — e 18 3 31 Gurdon, T. — — — — — — — — e — — e 6 4 10 Harrington, Sir J. — e e e e — e 3/ — 51 e — 6 2 8 Hesilrigge, Sir A. 3/ e 11 e e 31 il 6/ 6/ 1/ 3/ c 5/ 1/ 5 10 8 10 13 20 Heveningham, W. Holland, Corn. — — e 51 — — e — e — — — 9 1 10 Howard, Lord. — . I I I I I I e I I I 2 3 5 Hutchinson, J. Jones, J. 21 11 31 51 17/ — e 31 — 5/ — 3/ 4 15 19 Lisle, Lord. il \l — &l U 11 I 8/ — 1/ 11 11 Lisle, J. Ludlow, E. e e 31 21 13/ — e e 7/ e e — 8 10 18 Martin, H. — e e e — c e e e — — e 22 1 24 Masbam, Sii' W. 31 e 51 21 e 6/ e — c e e 10 5 13 3 23 8 Mildmay, Sir W. Morley, Col. H. 31 e e 31 e 11 6/ 1/ c e ~ e 31 14 6 10 14 16 Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. il — — — e — — — — — — 3/ 3 4 7 Popham, A. 31 e e 21 U e 1/ e e 10 I e e 17 10 27 Purefoy, W. il 11 e — 13/ e 6/ e 11 5/ e — 13 9 22 Eobinson, L. — e — e — e — — — — — — 5 5 EoUe, H. — e e e 4/ e — — — — — e 7 2 9 St. John, 0. — e — — — — — — — — — — 1 1 Salisbury, Earl. — — « e e — e — e e e 3/ 7 1 8 Scott, T. — — — e — — e — e : 4 1 5 Skippon, Col. P. Stapley, A. e 11 e 21 il — 1/ 1/ e — 1/ 3/ 8 14 22 Vane, Sir H. — — — — — — — — e 51 e — 2 1 3 Wallop, E. e e — 31 e 7/ — 1/ e — e e 10 9 19 Wauton, V. e € — c — e — 1/ e e — — 18 1 19 Wentworth, Sir P. il 1/ — 51 il — 7/ — 8/ I 1/ — 4 10 14 Whitelock, B. Wilson, E. e e e e e e — e e — — — 20 1 21 Wylde, J. XXXVlll TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the Febktjakt 1651 Name. 8 10 Axmyne, Sir "W. Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. Challoner, T. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, O. Denbigh, Earl Fairfax, Lord Grey of Groby, Lord Gurdon, T. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Corn. Howard, Lord Huehinson, J. Jones, J. Lisle, Lord Lisle, J. - Ludlow, E. Martin, Hen. Masham, Sir W. - Mildmay, Sir H. - Morley, Col. H. Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popbam, A. Purefoy, W. Eobinson, L. KoUe, H. St. John, 0. Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. - Skippon, Col. P. - Stapley, A. Vane, Sir H. Wallop, B. Wanton V. Wentworth, Sir P. Wbitelock, B. Wilson, E. Wylde, .T. 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 e 21 21 e 21 11 31 41 e il 31 4,1 31 31 e 31 II 21 31 41 31 51 8t lOl 31 81 11 31 11 Si 51 31 81 81 e 81 61 81 101 11 101 9/ e 11 51 51 31 51 51 51 51 31 e 51 6/ e3l 11, 31 31 31 TABLES. Members of the Council of State — cont. XXXIX F EBEUARY 1651 Name. 11 12 13 14 15 o e e e e e 12 12 Armyne, Sir W- c e e e e 11 1 12 Bond, D. e e e e e 12 12 Bradshaw, J. e e 11 21 e 7 3 10 Challoner, T. e 11 101 11 e 7 3 10 Constable, Sir ^Y. Cromwell, 0. Denbigh, Earl. Fairfax, Lord. — e e e e 2 2 Grey of Groby, Lord. Gurdon, T. — e 101 21 e 4 4 8 Harrington, Sir J. e e 81 e — 3 1 4 Hesilrigge, Sir A. 61 — e 21 e 3 5 8 HeTeningham, W. e e 21 21 e 3 1 5 8 1 Holland, Corn. Howard, Lord. — — 11 — — 2 2 2 Hutchinson, J. — — — — — Jones, J. — 1/ — — — 4 4 Lisle, Lord. 6/ 11 10/ — — 8 8 Lisle, J. Ludlow, E. 6/ e 7/ 11 e 2 6 8 Martin, H. — e. e e e 10 1 11 Masham, Sir W. 11 Tl e — 4 5 9 Mildmay, Sir. H. — — e e e 3 3 Morley, Col. H. — e e e e 8" 8 Pennington, I. — — — 21 e 2 5 7 Pickering, Sir G. — — — e 2 1 3 Popham, A. e 6/ 101 e e 6 6 12 Purefoy, W. 6/ 11 91 11 e 4 1 8 1 12 2 Eobinson, L, Eolle, H. St. John, 0. Salisbury, Earl. e 11 e — 4 3 7 Scott, T. e _„ e 5 5 Skippon, Col. P. 61 e 91 21 e 4 6 10 Stapley, A. e — — 11 e 6 3 2 9 2 Vane, Sir H. Wallop, E. _ _ 21 e 5 4 9 Wauton, V. e __ — 4 3 7 Wentworth, Sir P. 61 11 10/ 21 — 7 1 7 3 Whitelock, B. Wilson, E. Wylde, J. 2. xl ■ TABLES. Table of the Monthly Attendances of Months. Peb. March. April. May. June. July. Aug. Sept. 1650. Number of sittings held 10 25 23 27 25 14 27 25 ^ ^ K >* >^ >i jj> (^ Attendances. "^ £ 6 1l! oj 'u 2 % 2 T3 OJ ^ oj "S o 3 a S s rt « 0) rt C3 =5 rt « nS ■s rt S lA w hq H Hi &5 hA s 1-1 W ►J w Hi H Hi Armyne, Sir William, Bart. 9 22 1 16 2 19 1 16 3 7 1 9 2 18 Bond, Dennis / 1 16 6 17 1 24 18 2 10 19 1 15 Bradshaw, John, Lord President - 10 25 23 27 25 14 27 25 Challoner, Thomas 4 2 12 8 13 9 8 3 10 8 9 2 17 3 7 5 Constable, Sir William 4 3 11 9 9 8 19 2 11 9 3 1 2 Cromwell, OliTer, Lord General 14 6 Denbigh, Earl of 4 2 6 9 8 9 Fairfax, Lord 1 4 2 5 3 1 2 Grey of Groby, Thomas, Lord 2 1 5 7 8 3 2 5 5 4 12 Gurdon, John 2 8 6 7 3 19 3 10 6 Harrington, Sir James 2 1 6 7 6 7 4 7 1 2 3 2 12 2 8 liesilrigge. Sir Arthur 1 2 5 10 3 6 Heveningham, WilHam 4 2 8 11 3 7 9 10 5 9 4 1 8 5 7 5 Holland, Cornelius 9 1 U 5 11 6 12 6 14 6 9 1 10 2 6 1 Howard, Edward, Lord Howard 4 1 17 4 13 3 16 12 3 11 7 5 Hutchinson, Col. John 3 3 17 1 15 1 15 2 9 4 6 1 4 Jones, Col. John 7 8 7 10 7 17 6 16 4 5 5 16 4 12 3 Lisle, Viscount 4 2 6 14 9 7 9 4 13 2 3 1 9 1 8 Lisle, John, Com' of Great Seal 2 2 10 3 4 4 3 9 2 5 3 5 2 9 3 Ludlow, Col. Edward 1 3 1 1 9 7 10 10 11 10 7 3 12 3 7 5 Jlartin, Col. Henry 3 2 1 5 6 6 7 8 6 4 5 6 7 7 3 1 JIasham, Sir William, Bart. 7 1 16 4 6 2 6 5 8 3 5 3 17 2 9 j Mildmay, Sir Henry 5 4 10 8 11 6 14 8 12 6 7 4 14 5 14 1 Morley, Col. Herbert 6 4 6 1 14 3 5 2 3 2 10 1 .' Pennington, Isaac - 3 6 8 9 9 1 3 5 9 Pickering, Sir Gilbert 8 17 1 6 9 10 4 12 5 3 5 9 4 \ fopham. Col. AleTra,nder 2 1 1 2 4 1 2 1 1 Purefoy, Col. William 6 3 4 13 9 4 13 7 11 2 20 4 5 1 Robinson, Luke lloUe, Henry -1 Lord Chief (" St. John, Oliver/ Justices 1 1 4 5 1 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 Salisbury, Earl of - 5 3 15 4 16 3 14 1 1 4 2 3 9 5 1 Scott, Thos. 7 2 15 5 15 3 13 3 10 4 7 3 21 2 11 6 Skippon, Col. Phil. 2 3 3 5 2 1 4 2 1 1 1 Stapley, Anthony - 5 2 17 8 1 21 3 15 2 1 1 17 3 Vane, Sir Henry, jun. 5 5 17 5 10 8 14 5 12 8 9 1 16 2 9 6 Wallop, Robert - 4 1 1 3 6 6 4 5 1 Wanton, Col. Valentine 1 3 11 7 9 2 7 14 8 3 Wentworth, Sir Peter 3 2 12 4 11 2 23 10 1 10 2 1 , Whitelock, Bulstrode, Commis- 1 1 6 2 4 2 1 4 5 2 \ 2 1 ' sioner of Great Seal. " Wilson, Rowland Wylde, John 'i rj 2 5 1 9 Total Nu mber of At tendances - - » TABLES. xli the Members of tlie Counxil op Statk, 1650-1651. Oct. Not. Dec. Jan. 1651. Feb. Totals. 25 27 28 27 12 295 Names. >, k. t^ ^ r^i aj . 241.] Feb. 16. Admiralty Committee to [the Navy Commissioners]. The State's ship Mayflower has lately come into the Thames, and is ordered to be one of the summer fleet for the next expedition ; you are to see that she is speedily graved, rigged, and fitted forth to sea. [/. 123 p. 241.] Feb. 16. Admiralty Committee to [the Navy Commissioners]. The Dragon frigate is ready to sail, and only wants her gunner's stores ; see that they are sent on board on Monday morning, as there is great need of her at sea. [/. 123, p. 241.] Feb. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. One of the Council to be chosen as President. 3. Serjeant Bradshaw to be President. 3. Notwithstanding the former vote of making Serjeant Bradshaw President, when any nine of the members meet, they shall be a council, although the President be not present. 4. The chamber in Whitehall where the Council usually sits to be the ordinary place of meeting. DOMESTIC 1650. Feb. 18. Feb. 18, Feb. 18. Whitehall. Feb. 18. Whitehall. Feb. 18. Whitehall. Vol. VIII. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 5. Parliament to be requested to declare whether the power given to the Lord Admiral and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, transferred to the late Council of State, is vested in this Council of State. 6. Mi\ Milton, secretary for foreign languages, Dendy, serjeant-at- arms, Mr. Frost, jun., assistant to Secretary Frost, and all other mes- sengers and officers of the late Council, to be again entertained, at the same salaries. 10. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Viscount Lisle, Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Scott, Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Bond, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee for dispatch of Irish affairs for a fortnight, unless Council take other order. 11. Mr. Holland, Col. Stapley, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Sir Arthur Hesibigge, Sir Jas. Harrington, Col. Hutchinson, and Mr. Martin to be a committee for the Ordnance for the same period. 12. To report to Parliament that both at the late Committee at Derby House, and at the Council of State the last year, an oath of secrecy was entered into, for the better carrying on of affairs ; and that for the same end, the Council offers a form of the oath to be entered into by all the members and officers of the Council, if Parlia- ment think fit. With form of the oath alluded to. [J. 64, fp. 2-5.] Council of State to the Sheriffs of Counties. In pursuance of an order of Parliament, you are to cause the enclosed Act [against Papists and Kecusants] to be proclaimed at the two next county courts to be held after you receive it, and to report to us your having done so. [/. 95, p. 1.] Council of State to the Governor of Lynn. We hear that the enemy have some design upon Lynn, and mean to take advantage of the confluence of people that come thither to the mart ; that some ships that come thither are in the conspiracy, and that more people flock thither than have any business. This, compared with other informations, that the Mahgnants please themselves in the thoughts of a design of facility and consequence that is ready to break out, induces us to desire you to use your best diHgence for preventing threatened danger. [/. 96, w. 1.1 ' _ Council of State to the Mayor and Governor of Lynn. Upon information from Lynn, we wish CorneHus Fornoy, master of Hugh Farrars ship, to be detained prisoner there until further order, and recommend It to you to effect it, examine the whole business, and certify us thereon. [J. 95, «. 2.1 Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. Several copies nal r./J^"^ fl f n f'^".''' r^**"^ ^^ Salmasius, but without his aSt tl -^'-^'ur ^'^^' ^^^ «f ^^le^'^y ^^d bitterness sE her^ w "T^'''^*^' T ''^* ^°^ Holland to several book- nffi! ^^.e^e.^.^e desire you to give order to aU your subordinate i^^% '^'"''^.'"y ^^*^ ^^^™^« «f those books, that they mav be disposed of according to law, and that the importers mavEro ceeded against. [J. 95, p. 3.] "puneis may De pro- STATE PAPERS. 1650. Vol. VIII. Feb. 19. Act of Parliament, that the Council of State appointed for the year shall exercise all powers appertaining to the office of Lord Admiral of England and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and all such other powers as were vested in the Council of State for the year past, by force of an Act of Parliament repealing the power formerly given to the Lord Admiral, and transferring it to the CouncU of State. [/. 88, p. 5.] Feb. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Wauton, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, Col. Pure- foy, Col. Stapley, Earl of Salisbury, Col. Alexander Popham, Lord Grey, and Mr. Wallop, to be a committee to carry on the affairs of the Admiralty and Navy for a fortnight. [J.feo /. 123, pp. 11, 121.] 2. Mr. Scott to carry on the business of secret intelligence. 3. All committees with whom are depending any business referred to them from Council last year to act for 14 days longer. 4. All officers who attended any Committees of Council last year to continue in the same places they formerly did, and with the same pay. 6. The letter from Barnstaple of the 14th inst. referred to the Msh Committee. 6. The Irish Committee to consider Major Browne's letter, and to disband the horse regiment mentioned therein, if they see cause. Major Browne paying their quarters, giving them 20s. a man to carry them home, and reserving their arms for the use of the State. 9. The business of the fortifications at Bristol to be considered on Thursday. 10. Also the business of Guernsey. 11. The petition of the inhabitants of Lynn referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. The pirates in the custody of the Governor of Scarborough to be kept in the county gaol there until the assizes, and then tried. 14. To write the judges before they go their circuits, to take notice of the Act of Parliament. 15. The petition of Kobert Thorp, master of the Alexander of Hull, referred to the Admiralty judges, who are to report whether his case deserves letters of marque. 16. The commissions for Essex to be made out for the persons named in a letter of 14 February, by the Militia Commissioners for that county. 18. The generals at sea to be desired to appoint a convoy for the Jonas, laden with goods for Ireland. 20. The report of the Irish Committee approved. [/. 64, pp. 6-9.] Feb. 19. Council of State to Col. Fras. LasseUs, Mathew Beckwith, and Whitehall. Capt. Edw. Place. In pursuance of a special order of ParHament, we desire you to repair to the house of Mary, relict of Arthur Beck- with, Esq., and require her to deliver into your custody aU her children, whom you are to redeliver into the custody of Susanna A 2 DOMESTIC 1650. Feb. 19. Whitehall. Feb. 19. Whitehall. Feb 19. Whitehall. Feb. 19. Whitehall. Feb. 19. Whitehall. Vol. VIII. Beckwith, Jno. Anlaby, and Jno. Odensells, their guardians, who are to educate them according to their trust, and aU officers are to assist you in performance hereof. If Mary Beckwith refuse or delay to deliver the children, or conceal them, you are to summon her before us ; and if you doubt of her appearance, you are to apprehend and send her up in safe custody, to answer her contempt of the orders of Parliament and of Council. [/. 9.5, p. 3.] Council of State to the Mayor of Norwich. The enclosed peti- tion, concerning the condition of Bendish Davis, a prisoner in the county gaol, has been presented to us ; as the Act for trial of such offenders cannot yet pass, by reason of many other weighty busLuesses, and as his sufferings have been long, we think fit that he should be discharged. You are therefore to see him take the engage- ment, and if his dwelling be in those parts, take his recognizance, with security for his good behaviour, order his discharge, and certify his recognizance to Council ; but if his dwelling be in these parts, you are to bind him to appear before us. [/. 95, x>- 4.] Council of State to John Browne and John Dounton. By a peti- tion from the inhabitants of Bedfont, Hatton, Feltham, Heston, Hounslow, Cranford, fcc, county Middlesex, we find that the erecting of a com miU upon that water which drives the sword-blade mills upon Hounslow Heath will be of much advantage to aU. those in- habitants. Having likewise received a petition from Paul and Everard Ernions, sword-blade makers, and lessees of the sword-blade mills, for leave to erect a com miU, we wish you to examine whether their desire may be granted without prejudice to the property of any particular person. [/. 95, p. 5.] Council of State to Col. Mitton. You and the gentry of that county [Carnarvon] must take what care you can to prevent the danger you fear by the enemy possessing Bardsey Island. As to the post only coming into those parts once a week, if in the interval you have any business which cannot wait the next post, you must dispatch it by express, and keep an account of extraordinary charges, and we will order that you are reimbursed. [/. 95, j9. 6.] Council of State to the Lord General. There is some special business of much concernment, upon which we desire to confer with you ; we have appointed to-mori'ow afternoon for debating thereon, and desire you will be present. [/. 95, ]p. 7.] Council of State to Col. Sydenham, Governor of the Isle of Wight. We understand, by your letter to Lord Commissioner Lisle, that the Earl of Kildare has arrived in the isle from Ireland, in a Flemish vessel, and without a pass ; and that, as he affirmed he was for London, you stayed him. We hear that he had a regiment in the service of the Parhament, but on account of its weakness, it was reduced with some others, on the arrival there of the Lord Lieutenant. You are therefore to take his engagement for rendering himself at the Council, STATE PAPEES. 1650. Vol. VIII. and then dismiss him to prosecute his journey. Understanding that the Malignants are about some design upon some parts of the west of the island, we desire you to have a vigilant eye upon all their motions, and put out any whose continuance in the island may be of danger, particularly Majors Tumey and Symmons. [/. 95, p. 7.] jFeb. 20. Order in Parliament that Thomas ChaUoner, Jno. Gurdon, Col. Herbert Morley, Sir Peter Wentworth, and Lord Howard, be members of the Council of State for the year ensuing, and take one or both of the former tests before they sit. [7. 88, p. 6.] Feb. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. To send to the Governor of the Russia Company, for an account of what they did with the letter from Parliament to the Emperor of Russia. 4. To look to the order of the House concerning Copp. 5. The protection to Christopher Neale to be enlarged for two months. 7. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to hasten the pre- paration of the Act for punishing such as hold intelligence with the enemy, and carry on his design in England, the House having lately called for it. 8. To inform Jas. Verdvoye, on his petition, that he may either prosecute his cause in the delegates, if the time aUowing it be not passed, or apply to Parliament. 9. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Bond, Mr. ChaUoner, and Mr. Morley to be a committee to confer with the party who brought the informa- tion from Yorkshire, against a minister there, who carries on the interest of the enemy. 10. The committee last named to receive the informations of Major White, concerning the miscarriage of Neale, or any others who have warrants from Council for apprehending highwaymen. 11. The Commissioners for Customs to stay all arms that shall be shipped, upon any pretence whatsoever, until they receive a Council warrant allowing them to pass. 12. The gentlemen who are given in, in a list from the Commis- sioners of the Militia for co. Leicester, to be commanders of the forces to be raised there, approved, and commissions to be issued for each of them. 13. Note that Mr. Morley and Mr. ChaUoner this day signed the test, which has been signed by the rest of the Council. 15. The orders passed by Council last year for the order of their proceedings to be brought in next Saturday, and aU the CouncU to be then present. 16. The Act concerning the transport of gold and silver to be read. 17. The Act for mending the highways within the late lines of communication to be considered next Friday. 18. Col. Purefoy and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine Ashur, about abuse of the Council's warrants, and discharging Montague, who was prisoner with him. 6 DOMESTIC 1650. Feb. 20. Feb. 20. Whitehall. Feb. 20. "Whitehall. Feb. 20. Whitehall. Feb. 20. Vol. VIII. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 19. The paper given in concerning Hugh Booth personating Daniel Smith, and by that means receiving 31. 10s. from the Treasurers at Ely House, referred to Col. Goffe. 21. Cols. Jones, Purefoy, Morley, and Stapley to be a committee to examine the charges against Hugh Lloyd of Eadnorshire. 26. Thomas Middleton to be summoned to make good -his charge against Eobert Squire of Fleet Bridge, haberdasher. 27. The report from the Irish Committee approved, viz.. That on information by Major Jno. Browne ,of the unserviceable- ness of that part of the reduced recruits of horse raised by the Lord General's regiment, shipped at Bristol for Lreland, and driven back again by contrary wiads, order should be given to Major Browne to disband the said horse with speed, discharging upon musters their quarters since their landing ; that Dr. Staynes be ordered to return certificate of their number, and how many days they have lain upon free quarter ; that Major Browne pay to each 20s. to bear their charges to their homes, and that CouncU [be moved to give way that the horsemen may part with their arms, in consideration of the loss of their horses, made unserviceable by long continuance at sea, and also in regard that Major Browne affirms the arms to be their own. [/. 64, pp. 13-17.] Council of State to Lord Chief Justice Kolle. We enclose a petition from Christ. Neale. We have continued his protection for two months longer, but refer to you to examine Avhether Capt. Berry, named by him, should have protection as an approver, to make discoveries. [/. 95, p. 8; I. 64, p. 13.] Council of State to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal. The prisoners in Norwich gaol are much infected with the small- pox ; divers are already dead, and many remain sick ; the usual custom is to keep the assizes at Thetford, but if the prisoners are brought there from Norwich, it might endanger their own and others' lives ; you are therefore to order a commission of oyer and terminer to be issued, for delivery of Norwich gaol at the general sessions, or at some other fitting time, that the further spreading of the disease and mortality may be prevented. [/. 95, p. 9.] Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. Great quantities of arms, ammunition, &c., are daily shipped out of the port of London and other ports, under colour of going to several plantations, which perhaps may either not be carried thither, but diverted to other places, or employed against the commonwealth. You are therefore to order aU your subordinate officers not to suffer any such arms, &c., to be shipped, upon any pretence whatever, without express warrant under the seal of Council. [/. 95, p. 10.] Order in the Admiralty Committee, upon the letters of the Mayor r I limn anrl T,ic.m+ ^^^^ TT„ Ji i __ . ,, ^ of Lynn and Lieut.-Col. Underwood, concerning the escape of a Dunkirker, that Mr. ToU write to them to examine how she escaped and to return the exammations upon oath. [/. 123, 2Jp. 244-5.] STATE PAPEES. 1650. Vol. VIII. Feb. 20. 1, Jane Short to her brother Thos. Short at Eochelle. I am London, glad to hear of your health by my cousin Thomas Barker, who has safely returned, and is very near a good wife with 700Z. My mother bids me tell you that if you do not make haste home, I shall be married before you, and to desire you to caU upon my cousin Gady for the money that my father lent him, for his credit begins to fail here, but you must not seem to know so much. [^ page. Interlined with the following, but in invisible inL] The jealousies of the times are great, and conseqently the danger of writing ; aU packets are stopped, which is the reason you do not hear from me, for a high court of justice is erecting, and aU intelli- gence with the King or his ministers voted treason. The Presby- terians may possibly save themselves from it, under pretence of conscience, and by their considerable numbers, but I suppose it necessary for His Majesty's service to give way, and his own party outwardly to submit for a time ; for if they refuse, it will be inter- preted a resolution to make a new war, whereupon their persons and estates will be secured. This, if His Majesty so please, will be best intimated privately. I offer myself to the hazard of the employ- ment, if I may receive authentic orders. Your bills are refused for want of formality ; they must be signed and sealed. Reports are spread that the treaty with the Scots is broken off, and that the presbyters stagger at it. This has its foun- dation from Capt. Titus' letters ; he is suspected a mercenary. Blake has gone to sea with 14 sail, besides fireships, and resolves to act once more the business of Helvoetsluys, in any Prince's harbour. This is fit for Prince Rupert's knowledge. The Culpeper had 12,000/!. in money in her. A second fleet is preparing under Ned Popham; his brother Alexander undertakes to raise one regiment of horse, one of dragoons, and two of foot in the West, but good conditions authentically offered might persuade them both to do righteous things. All the horse of England are suddenly to be listed. The gentry shall main- tain them, but the rognies ride. Cromwell is expected here daily ; his number is small and feeble in Ireland. The old Council of State is confirmed, with the change of a few persons. The constables and watchmen are to be discharged, and the soldiers are to guard the city (the wolf, the sheep), as we fear a massacre. I am" for the country to avoid suspicion, and as I hear from you, I shall return hither, if we are not banished. Direct as formerly, Wm. Tyler [1 page, imtercepted.'] Feb. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Thomas Purie, jun., and Griffantius Phillips, that if the ironworks mentioned in their petition are not within the peram- bulation of the Forest [of Dean ?] their remedy is by law against those who have demolished them ; and that if anything has been done to the prejudice of their goods, contrary to the orders of the House in that case provided, they ought to apply to the House for redress. DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. VIII. Feb. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) 2. The petition of Sir Jno. Wintour, now prisoner in the Tower, laid aside. 3. To write all the keepers of the prisons about town to send a list of their prisoners, and the causes for which they are committed. 4. Mr. Holland, Mr. Challoner, Col. Jones, Col. Hutchinson, Mr. Heveningham, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee to receive the report of the Guernsey Commissioners. 6. Th^ Lord General and the rest of the Council of War to con- sider the state of the fortifications at Bristol, and particularly whether the castle and fort are both necessary for the safe keeping of the city. . 6. Mr. Dove, Custom House officer, to attend to-morrow, to give information of some things come to his knowledge of concern. 7. Kobert Eeynes, Mr. Moseley, and Thos. Sherbrooke to be added to the mihtia committee for county Notts. [/. 64, pp. 21, 22.] Feb. 22. Act of Parliament that the Council of State, or any three or more members of it, be authorised to administer to every person ap- pointed a member thereof for the year ensuing, the following test or oath of secrecy : " I, being nominated for the year ensuing of the Council of State by this present Parliament, do promise, in the sight of God, that through His grace, I will be faithful in the performance of the trust committed to me, and therein faithfully pursue the in- structions given to the said Council by this present Parliament ; and not reveal or disclose anything, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, that shall be debated or resolved upon in the Council, and ordered to be kept secret by the said Council, without the command, direction, or allowance of the Parliament or Council." [/. 88, p. 7.] Feb. 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petitions concerning convoys for the Newfoundland fishery referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with the Navy Committee, and settle the business of aU the convoys on Monday, that of Newfoundland in the first place. 2. The list of captains to command the next summer fleet to be considered next Monday, and the members of Council meantime to inquire concerning the men, for their own satisfaction. 3. Col. Stapley to be Vice-Admiral for county Sussex, and a war- rant sent to the Admiralty to prepare his commission. 4. The contract of Mi-. Browne, gun-founder,— to furnish into the " stores at the Tower, by the last of August, 180 pieces of ordnance at 30s. per cwt., and the same quality as formerly, and to be paid monthly upon the excise of salt, as it will arise after the assignments to him ah-eady upon it, 1,000?. being paid in hand and 1,000?. more at the delivery, — approved. 7. The petition of John Taylor to be considered next Monday 1 o ^l petition of Col. TothiU referred to the Irish Committee i.6. Ihomas Pmckcombe, porter at Whitehall, to have the two STATE PAPERS. 1650. Vol. VIII. rooms mentioned in his petition assigned him for his lodging, and the surveyor of works to repair them. 16. Drs. Exton, Gierke, and Walker to tax the costs between Capt. Phillips and Mr. Tiddiman. 17. The Admiralty Committee to consider the petition of the merchants trading to the Bay of Biscay. [/. 64, pp. 21-27.] Feb. 22. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. A French vessel, formerly a man-of-war, lately bought by a Frenchman, and commanded for colour's sake by an Englishman named Blackleach, has fallen down to Gravesend, and will be soon gone ; examine the matter, and stay her if you see cause. [/. 123, p. 245.] Feb. 22. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. William Cooper, the caulker at Woolwich, has impressed six men for caulking the new frigate there, but cannot get them to go down with him ; as the vessel should be launched within five weeks, we desire you to peruse the former order of the Council of State for impressing seamen, and take speedy course for sending these men to Woolwich. [/. 123, p. 246.] Feb. 22. Admiralty Committee to the Committee of Sussex. A Hamburg ship, with wine, Spanish wool, &c. has lately been wrecked upon the Sussex coast near Bridlington, and the inhabitants (instead of giving assistance) made havoc and spoil of the ship and lading. Order has been given for an Admiralty commission to inquire into whose hands any of the goods are come, which we desire you to prosecute on behalf of the proprietors ; in case you find that any of the goods have been embezzled, you are to proceed against the persons according to your commission, and put the goods in safe custody, and send us the names of the embezzlers, that they may be proceeded against according to law ; so that strangers and foreigners and the good people of the commonwealth may understand our desires, that all that suffer losses by the casualties of the sea may be civilly used, and, as much as in us lies, preserved ; and that such good people as assist in case of such distress may be rewarded for their labour. [/. 123, pp. 246, 247.] Feb. 23. Order in Parliament that the Council of State bring in the Act for the High Court of Justice on Tuesday. [/. 85, p. 8.] Feb. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Any of the Council to have liberty to reveal whatsoever is debated, resolved, or spoken, if they be not forbidden by the major part of those present at such debates, &c. 2. Declaration that the obligation of secrecy which the members of this Council are under, in relation to its debates for time to come, is contained in the oath enjoined by Parliament to be taken by all the members of Council ; and that the former obhgation of secrecy, by virtue of the subscription taken by the late Council last year, does not extend to any future debates of this Council. 10 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. VIIL Feb. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 8. Note that this day the Lord President, Earls of Salisbury and Denbigh, Lord Howard, Lord Chief Baron Wylde, Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. HoUand, Sir Hen. MUdmay, Sir Wm. Constable, Viscount Lisle, Mr. Scott, Colonels Purefoy, Stapley, and Jones, Mr. Bond, Mr. Chal- loner. Sir Gilbert Pickering, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Wm. Armyne, and Col. Ludlow took the oath of secrecy enjoined by the House in manner following. Every member of the Council, standing up and taking the paper in his hand, read the oath with an audible voice for himself, the rest of the members sitting and being uncovered. 4. Mr. Frost being nominated by Parliament secretary to the Council of State, also took oaths of secrecy and fidelity. 5. Also John MQlton, secretary for foreign languages, Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms, and Gualter Frost, jun., assistant to the secretary. 6. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to bring in the draft of the Act concerning a Court for the trial of offenders on Monday. 8. Mr. Scott to prepare a report of the discoveries made by Owen Lloyd, that may induce to grant his pardon. 13. The judges to certify the state of Wm. Isum to Council, to be reported to the House. 14. To report to Parliament that Sir Peter Wentworth and Ml'. Gurdon, nominated members of this Council, came to the Council, and the tests being ofiered to them, they fimd that what concerns secrecy is contained in the oath appointed for Council by the Act of Parliament of the 22d inst. ; and that as they are willing to take the former part of the test, which concerns faithfulness to the common- wealth, and also the new oath to be now taken by those of the Council for this year, they desire to be dispensed for subscribing that part concerning secrecy in the former tests, which is expressly pro- vided for in the latter oath ; the House to be desired to declare their pleasure therein, that they may be admitted to sit in Council. 15. The orders passed by Council last year, for the order of their proceedings, to be brought in on Wednesday. ]I. 64, pp. 29-32.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Lord General. You wiU perceive, by the Whitehall, enclosed petition from the woodwards of Surrey, the great waste of wood and timber in the county, which, besides the loss, encou- rages the looser and disordered sort of people to the greater boldness in other designs, by their impunity in this ; in which they have so far proceeded that they cannot be brought to justice by the ordinary course. We therefore desire you to give order to the forces quartered in those parts to assist the petitioners or others employed in that behalf, for apprehending those offenders, and bringing them to justice. [J. 95, p. 11.] Feb. 25. Order in Parliament, that the signing of so much of the former test for the Council of State as concerns faithfulness to the common- wealth, and the taking of the new oath touching secrecy, by Sir Peter Wentworth and Mr. Gm-don, members of the said Council, be sufficient, without their subscribing the latter part of the former test, which concerns secrecy. [/. 88, p. 8.] STATE PAPERS. H 1650. Vol. VIH. Feb. 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Note that this day Major-General Skippon, Mr. Gurdon, and Sir Peter Wentworth took the oath in the same manner as the others of the Council. 2. Mr. Gurdon to be added to the Guernsey Committee. 3. Wressell Castle to be demolished by 7 April next, and the Earl of Salisbury to give notice to the Earl of Northumberland to execute this. 4. Note that Alderman Pennington took the oath. 7. Also Sir Arthur HesUrigge. 8. Capt. Anthony Sharp to be left out of the list of captains to be presented to the House for this summer's fleet. 9. Also Major William Eainborow. 10. Also John Seely, 11. The list of the captaias of the fleet brought from the generals approved, and to be reported to the House. 12. The list, as now approved by Council, to be recommended to the generals of the fleet, who are to fill up the places left blank. 13. The merchants trading to Lisbon, who con^plaiaed of losses sustained through Prince Rupert, to repair to the Admiralty, make faith of what they have related, and bring it back to Council. 15. Mr. Scott to pay , who is going to Livonia, 20^. and make use of him, if he thinks fit, for gaining intelligence in those parts. 16. The report from the Irish Committee, concerning Col. TothUl transporting 240 men to Ireland, over and above his contract, ap- proved. 17. Note that Col. Hutchinson took the oath. 18. Report from the Irish Committee, on the petition of Col. Tothill, that they find, by certificate of Chas. WaUey, that he raised and shipped at Chester and Liverpool for Ireland, 1,240 men, being 240 more than the 1,000 he contracted to raise, which (considering the time when they were shipped, Dublin having been then be- sieged), was a very acceptable service ; therefore order should be given to Sir Adam Loftus, treasurer of the 50,000Z. upon delinquents' estates for Ireland, to pay him one month's pay for each of the 240 men, which, at 18s. 8d. per man, amounts to 224^., and the warrant for payment should bear the same date as the fnst, so that he may receive no prejudice. [J. 64, pp. 35-38.] Feb. 25. Council of State to the MHitia Commissioners for the county of Whitehall. York. To prevent danger by surprise of Wressel Castle, if any enemy should seize upon it, we gave order to have it made untenable, and the Earl of Northiunberland, the proprietor, undertook to do it at his own charge, and we wrote certain gentlemen in that county to see it done effectually, but are informed that it is not yet done. We have again written the Earl, and signified to the said gentlemen to see the work effectually proceeded in by April 7th, and to certify us when it is finished. If it be not then done, we desire you wiU see it done according to the directions enclosed, and communicate our letters to Mr. Anlaby, M.P., who is now there. [/. 95, p. 12.] 12 DOMESTIC 1650. Feb. 25. Whitehall. Feb. 25. Whitehall. Feb. 25. Whitehall. Vol. VIII. Council of State to Philip Saltmarsh, John Vavasor, &c., to the same effect as the preceding letter. [/. 95, p. 13.] Council of State to Colonel Blake. By informations from Portugal, we conceive it necessary that you make aU expedition in your voyage thither, and hope you may find Kupert's fleet there in such a posture that you may without much difficulty prevent any further mischief by them. We enclose one of the informations taken before the Vice-Admiral of Dorsetshire. [J. 95, p. 13.] Council of State to the Commissioners of the Grand Excise. Some disturbance has lately happened in the county and city of Worcester, by the violent proceedings of Capt. Prescot, and some other sub-com- missioners of the Excise, wherein several men were slain, and others wounded, to the breach of the peace, and breeding of great disaffec- tion. The Parliament, . upon the desires of some of that county, ordered that some others should be commissioned for the Excise there, and the others laid aside, which is not yet done, and the said persons stiU go on in their employment, with which the county is much discontented. Fearing it may produce some Hi-effects if speedy care be not taken, we desire you forthwith to discharge the said commissioners, and appoint in their place Edward Elmus, Alderman of Worcester, Wm. CoUins, and Wm. Stephens sub-commissioners, and Jervas Buck comptroller, men well-affected to the commonwealth. [I. 95, p. 16.] Admiralty Committee to Col. Temple. A French vessel (formerly a man-of-war) has fallen down towards Gravesend, and wiU be sud- denly gone if not prevented. As her going to sea may be of iU-con- sequence to the commonwealth, we desire you to give speedy order for staying her, as soon as she comes within your command, and give us notice thereof [7. 123, p. 248.] Feb. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to pay Col. Whichcot his biU of charges, for main- taining Bushell, a prisoner, in Windsor Castle. 2. The petition of the inhabitants of Lynn referred to the Admi- ralty Committee. 3. Mr. Holland to report to the House, that the trustees appointed for the sale of deans and chapters' lands have sent their surveyors to Windsor Castle, to survey the houses within the waUs which formerly belonged to the Dean and Canons, in order to make sale of them ; and they find that if the houses standing -within the garrison of the castle should be sold to particular persons, their coming thither may be dan- gerous to the safety of the garrison, and it would weaken the place if any should pull down those houses, as some have done in other places, and to dewire the pleasure of the House thereon. 4. The petition of Leonard Scot, of Kingston-upon-Hull referred to the judges delegate, to proceed therein when they proceed upon the petition of Thos. Swan and Rich. Perkins, already referred to them. Feb. 25. STATE PAPERS. 13 1650. Vol. VIII. Feb. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont). 5. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, the Lords Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron, and Lord President of the CouneU to consider the information concerning the affront offered to Mr. Cann, in Westminster Hall, and report precedents of any course taken by Parliament, in case of violence offered to any in Westminster Hall. 6. Note that Col. Alexander Popham took the oath. 7. The Lord-General speedily to call a council of war in reference to Bristol ; Sir Wm. Constable to take care hereof 8. The Act for impressing seamen to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton. 9. The provisions brought by Quartermaster-general Courtney for Ireland, to be sent thither. 11. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the generals of the fleet, concerning the supplying the Irish coast with a guard of ships, as desired by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 12. The Irish Committee to proceed in the contract for sending over a regiment to Ireland, under Lieut.-Col. Reeves. 14. The Act prepared by the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, as to erecting a court martial, to be considered to-morrow. 15. Brovnie BusheU to have an allowance of 5s. a week, as long- as he is a prisoner in Windsor Castle. 16. Note that Lord Commissioner Lisle and Col. Martin have taken the oath. 17. The report from the Irish Committee to be passed ; viz. : That having considered as to raising seven companies with oflicers, for making up Col. Reeves' regiment for the service of Ireland, according to the desires of the Lord Lieutenant, they think that one month's pay should be allowed to the officers and soldiers, for raising, marching, and encouraging of the soldiers. That as soon as any of the said companies, to the number of 50 men, are brought to the waterside, they be mustered, and allowed 8d. a day for quarters, during their stay for a wind. That shipping and victuals on ship-board in their passage be pro- vided at the charge of the State. That every captain or chief officer put in security, upon receiving their month's pay, to raise, march, and ship the soldiers, without taking free quarter, or committing any disorder or oppression ; and in case any officer do not ship his full company of 100 men, to make restitution of one month's pay for each of the 100 men wanting. [/. 64, 'pp. 41-45.] Feb. 26. Council of State to Colonel Barkstead. Being informed by seve- Whitehall. ral depositions that James Knap has proclaimed at Norwich the eldest son of the late King, by the name of Charles II., King of England, and that he has since been apprehended, and is now in prison at Yarmouth, we desire you to appoint some persons to receive him, and cause him to be transferred in safe custody to Thetford, for trial at the next assizes, and to take order that some are bound over to prosecute him. [I. 95, p. 15.] 14 DOMESTIC 1650. Feb. 26 Vol. VIII. Council of State to Mr. Walley. There is a foot company Whitehall, about Chester, under Capt. Nicholls, who is desirous to be trans- ported with them to Ireland, for part of the regiment of Col. Keeves. You are to ship them on board the Patience, already freighted for Dublin, and when the ship is discharged there, she is to sail for YoughaU, and there land the said men. You are to pay the officers and soldiers upon shipping one month's pay, and for the time they stay for wind and weather, or for shipping, to allow them 8d a day for their quarters, and if any are behind in paying their quarters, you are to defalk so much of their month's pay as shall discharge the We mentioned the Patience, conceiving her to be the most Feb. 26. Whitehall. Feb. 26. Feb. 26. London. same. ready means for their transportation ; but if you find any means for their transportation to YoughaU in Munster, that may be less charge, you are to act as you judge best, and also pay for their transport, and for their victuals at sea. [I. 95, pp. 18, 19.] Council of State to Lord Eobartes. As we want to be better informed of the present state of the West, and can best have infor- mation from you, we desire you to repair to the Council of State at Whitehall, within 10 days after receipt of this letter. [/. 95, p. 19.] Order of the Admiralty Committee that the Master and Wardens of Surgeons' Hall be summoned to attend them to-morrow. [/. 123, p. 249.] 2. Propositions of Pierre Blondeau. By my former proposition, I said I could two several ways make the new extraordinary coin, marked with letters at the circumference, upon the thickness of the brim ; the first way is ancient, and may be known to several, but it is long in doing, and cannot be used upon the ordinary coin that is thin. I can do it in another manner, which is my particular inven- tion, and no man but I can do it, whereof I made several trials, and the pieces I have exhibited are of my making that way. I hear that some would persuade you that they can do it as well, and even have shown you some pieces of their making, but their pieces are made by the first way. They cannot coin your money that way, though you give them 10s. for each pound of silver. I offer myself to be committed to prison for two months, and if within that time you can find any man that knows my invention, not only in England, but all the world over, and that might coin that way I have pro- pounded, as weU, with as much dihgence and expedition, and as cheap as I offer, I am content to lose my life, and shall acknowledge myself guilty of informing falsely, and cosening the Parliament and the Council of State. [| page.] Aivneximg, 2. I. Proposition to tfie Mint Commissioners. The gold being given to me at the proper degree of goodness, I will be bound to cast it and recast it into plate, and moMitavn all the machines and utensils, and generally whatsoever shall he needful, except the stamps and the graver, and. tvill make the money completely, according STATE PAPEES. 15 1650. Vol. VIII. to my proposition, for 10s. the pound of gold, and for Is. 4:d. the powad of silver ; and ,if anyone will under- take and hear the waste of the double melting, I will abate M. a poumd of silver, and for the gold proportionably. If I he desired to furnish the stamps and pay the graver, I nnust have 4- 27.] Council of State to Mr. Caley. We are informed that Capt. Clarke, of Westbourne, five miles from Chichester, uses to pass between England and Holland, and holds intelligence tending to the betraying of some ports in those parts. You are therefore to inform yourself of the fact, observe his motions, and what company and places he frequents, and if you find him dangerous, to secure him and certify us. [/. 95, p. 27.] Admiralty Committee to the Master and Wardens of Surgeons' Hall. In pursuance of our late conference with you, touching your subscription to the engagement, which you informed us was done by some of you, as also other matters, we give you the following par- ticulars : first, that the engagement be subscribed by your whole company with speed, the names of any refusers to be certified to us, and also the names of the subscribers, Secondly, all surgeons whom you approve as fit men to be employed on the ships are likewise to subscribe the engagement, before they be certified. Thirdly, you are STATE PAPERS. 25 1650, Vol. IX. to send us, or the Generals of the Fleet, a list of the surgeons whom you approve to serve upon ships, before their impress money is de- livered to them, that we may be assiu-ed of their fidelity and abihty, it being a matter of much concern to mariners who hazard their lives for the commonwealth, that able surgeons are put upon the State's ships. [/. 123, p. 234.] March 5. List of 46 State's ships and 20 merchant ships approved by Parliament for the summer guard ; also of the fleet of 17 ships, 2 fire ships and ketches now before Lisbon ; with the number of their guns and men, and the names of the commanders. [/, 123, pp. 315, 316.] March 5. 6. Statement by [Sec Nicholas] of the desires of Mass., Bun., Alex., and Wood, Presbyterians in HoUand. That His Majesty would declare himself to his people, that they might raise a satisfaction from it to their friends, and that he would send some encouragement to such clergy friends as yet dare to publicly hold up his rights and titles. In both these they seem satisfied, save they conceive they might have made an advantage of it if His Majesty had also touched upon religion in his declaration. That they will not press for the covenant in England, and wiU endeavour to moderate the Scots in their desires, but beseeching that the King will go as far as he can, that he may have a greater service by their conjunction. That they wiU rest satisfied with such a settlement in Church and State as a future Parliament, together with such a synod as that Parliament approves, shall make. That though many persons of their party are satisfied with the King's intentions, yet their endeavours, without taking more of their party along with them, will signify little ; therefore, to bring them in, those already satisfied must carry themselves more cautiously towards the rest, in compliance with them, for fear of losing them through factious insinuations. That amongst their party, divers wealthy persons in London hanker so much after the Scots that the rest, not so much Scotified, call them bigots or zealots, and labour to break off that dependency, as the greatest impediment to their ready conjunction for His Ma- jesty's service, in case the Scots continue unreasonable. That there is yet a fear amongst their party that the King's party wiU not be reconciled to them ; and tiU that fear can be removed, it concerns them, in order to their own security, to move with such circumspection and preserve such streng-th in themselves, as may balance with the King's party. That for the satisfaction of their whole party in the removal of that fear, and for their guidance in action, they desire the King would admit into his Council the Duke of Richmond, Marquis of Hertford, Earls Southampton and Lindsey, Lord Will, and Mr. HoUis ; this done, they will, without dispute of anything, conform to any commands the King shall give them, for raising men, money, arms, kc. 26 DOMESTIC 1650. March 6. March 6. Vol. IX. That the Marquis of Hertford will be very acceptable as General of the Forces. That His Majesty's friends who have compounded and their party are much wished together in theii- coimcils. This is then- meaning, and they will manifest themselves to His Majesty accordingly, if they do not meet with any persons who study faction to pervert them. [If pp. Endm'sed by Sec. Nicholas : ." Presbyterians' m Holland reasonable desires."] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. The petition and papers of Nicholas Bobasyn referred to Dr. Walker. 4. 200Z. to be paid to the Earl of Pembroke, in consideration of his surrendering Durham House in the Strand for the use of the commonwealth, for one year from 25 Dec. last ; Mr. Frost to pay it out of his imprest for service of Council. 5. Mr. Frost to call upon the treasurers-at-war to repay him B,000l. for supplying the present occasions of Council, part of the 10,OOOL lent by him to them, by order of Council. 6. The Act now read, for preventing the taking of English ships under colour of being visited, calling home English mariners from foreign services, and touching punishment of crimes in the Admi- ralty, to be reported to the House by Mr. Challoner. 7. Mr. NichoUs to be committed to the Serjeant-at-arms, until he can be examined before some justice of peace, upon the charge brought against him by Mr. Neale, for coining. 8. Mr. Fauconbridge and Mr. Manley to examine Nicholls, upon the charge brought against him by Christopher Neale. 9. Also to examine Neale upon his charges against NichoUs. 10. The Irish Committee to consider how the horse formerly taken on for the Irish service, and afterwards dismissed, may be again taken on and sent over to Ireland; and Major Browne and to give an account of the money they received for recruits. 11. The whole business of the post barks referred back to the Irish Committee. 12. Col. Purefoy added to that Committee. 13. The letter from Paris, concerning the setting out of ships at Toulon, to be communicated by the Admiralty Committee to the Generals at sea, and they to order all expedition to be used in setting out that fleet which is to go southward, to join with the ships imder Col. Blake. 14. The keeper of the Gatehouse to attend Council to-morrow. 16. John Marston to be committed to the Gatehouse, for executing the wan-antsof Hemy Phillips, under pretence of authority, [J. 64, p. 64-66.] Admiralty Committtee. Day's Proceedings. Order, upon information of Mr. Melton against Fras. Harvey and others, for misdemeanor at Plymouth, that he bring the parties before them. STATE PAPEES. 27 1650. March 6. March 6. March 7. Vol. IX. Admikalty Committee. Day's Proceediags {cont) Order to write to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, to send over the James, and put 24 guns upon her, that she may be fitted forth for the service here, and also to acquaint him that Capt. Perm has been written to, to bring her over ; a list of ships for the Irish seas to be enclosed. [J. 123, f. 2-56.] Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Divers master builders have obtained protections to secure their workmen from being pressed into the service of the commonwealth, \mder colour of being already employed about the frigates to be buUt this summer for the State, by which means the fleet now preparing is like to be much retarded. Frequent intelligence of preparations of shipping made in foreign parts, to take our ships at sea, leads us to quicken you to hasten the summer fleet. If you have granted any protections to master shipwrights, ships' carpenters, or others, we desire you to recaU them forthwith, and impress workmen and mariners, according to the power given you. You are likewise to hasten the merchants' ships you have contracted for, and in case you meet with obstruction from the owners, to acquaint them with the enclosed order of Parliament, and certify the persons who cause the obstructions to the Council of State. You are to return us a weekly account of your proceedings, and of the obstructions in fitting forth the fleet (if you meet with any), and we shaU employ our best endeavours to remove them. You are also to press as many caulkers and other workmen as are requisite for speeding forth the Hercules. [J. 123, p. 265.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to take Mr. Dugard's subscription to the engagement, and his recognizance for " his future good abbearance according to the sense of a paper " sent by him to Council. 2. To write the Justices of Peace for Middlesex, to examine the man apprehended by Col. Berkstead, for dispersing scandalous pamphlets, and to proceed against him according to law. 4. The petition of the company of the Mary Eose referred to the Admiralty Committee, to give such rehef as the Act of Parliament allows. 5. The informations sent from Sir Michael Livesey, concerning the Isle of Sheppy, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. Mr. Middleton of Fleet Bridge to be sent for, to testify against Squire. 9. Mr. Weeks, keeper of the Gatehouse, to attend Council to- morrow afternoon. 10. The Act for the business of the Mint to be read to-morrow afternoon. 11. Crouch's petition referred to the Committee for examinations. 12. The petition of Ehzabeth Alkin recommended to the Com- mittee for removing obstructions in the sale of the late King's lands, to provide some small house for her habitation, either the slaughter- 28 DOMESTIC 1650. March. 7. March 7. Whitehall. March 7. Whitehall. March 7. Whitehall. March 7. Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) house belonging to the late King, or some other of equal value, she being referred by Parliament to the care of Council, to provide her ^ iT The list of the fleet for the summer guard, and of their several stations to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, and they required to send to aU the officers or others by whom anything is to be done for its setting forth, to put forward aU things with aU possible expe- dition ; they are also to have special care that the fleet for the south- ward may be hastened out, and to give frequent notice to the Council how they proceed, and what obstructions they meet with, that they may be removed. [/. 64, pp. 67, 68.] Council of State to the mayor and aldermen of Plymouth. There has been an order sent you for taking the engagement of all officers within youi- corporation, and we expected a return of your proceed- ino-s therein. That town being a place of consequence, we again put you in mind thereof, that having your return, we may be satisfied in what condition the town is. [7. 95, p. 28.] Council of State to the Militia Commissioners, county York. We are informed by Sir Wm. Allenson that Crake Castle was ordered to be demolished by Parliament, and that some proceedings have been made therein, but at present there has been a stop put to them. As what is appointed by Parliament should be speedily effected, you are to take notice of its condition, and see the order put into execution, [i. 95, p. 29.] Council of State to Sir John WoUaston and the rest of the Army Treasurers. Upon your request for supply of some exigencies for the army, we gave order to Mr. Frost to lend you 10,000L out of money in his hands, to be repaid at the end of the month ; or in ■case of necessity, at three day.s' warning. Hitherto we have not called for any of it, although the month ended on 6 Jan., and since then we have given time for part of it, to supply such payments as were to be made out of your treasure, but were recommended by us for speedy dispatch ; this we shall not expect before the time respited be elapsed, but of the rest we have occasion to use a part presently, and therefore desire you forthwith to pay 4,000?. to Mr. Frost. [/. 9.5, 13. 29.] Council of State to the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall. By ordi- nance of Parliament, there was 50,000?. charged upon certain delin- quents' estates, for the service of Ireland, Sir Adam Loftus was made treasurer, and the power of disposing of that money was first in the Irish Committee at Derljy House, and since then in the Council ; both the Committee at Derby House and this Council have charged several warrants upon that treasury, some of which have been paid, and others aie now in course and expectancy. Those moneys being now by Parlia- ment transferred to your receipt at Goldsmiths' Hall, we desire to know whether you will proceed to pay out those moneys, for so much as is already charged upon the warrants called in from the parties, and STATE PAPERS. 29 1650. March 7. WhitehaU. March 7. March 8. March 8. Vol. IX. new ones made and directed to you, or to the treasurers there ; so that we may thereupon put that business into a right course to satisfy such as have warrants upon that money, so that there may be no ob- struction in their receipt. Certify how much of this money has been received by you since the transfer into your receipt. [/. 95, p. 30.] Council of State to Sir Michael Livesey. We have received your letters and enclosure by the express, and doubt not but the enemy, despairing to do what they would to the public, will do what they can to particular men, which ought to put them all into a watchful posture for their own particular safety ; we shall do our part for the general security. We have recommended the care of those coasts to the Glenerals at sea, and desired them to appoint some lit vessel to destroy those pirates, and prevent the execution of their designs. Notwithstanding all care that can be used, we conceive it possible that some particulars may be in danger, and we therefore doubt not but particular men will use their best care for their own preservation. [/. 95, p. 31.] Order in the Admiralty Committee that the collectors for prize goods send in an account of aU tenths received for the relief of maimed seamen, according to the Act, and what has been disposed of, what is due and has not been received, and what is now remaining in their hands. [7. 123, p. 256.] Order in Parhament that the Council of State issue warrants to the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall for payment of 63,000?. to the treasurers at war, out of the remainder of 170,000?. formerly ap- pointed out of the receipts of the treasury of Goldsmiths' Hall, for the service of the commonwealth, and that the said treasurers pay the same accordingly, out of such moneys as come in from sequestrations as well as compositions ; to be paid by the treasurers at war to the forces of England and Ireland, by warrants from the Ai-my Committee. [/. 88,_p. 11.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Committee for the Mint appointed last year to be revived, and Mr. Challoner and Sir Peter Wentworth added to it. 2. The account of Mr. Simmons, master and sole engraver of the Mint, for making medals for seamen, cutting seals, and making stamps for the coin, recommended to Alderman Allein and the rest of the members of Parliament to whom is committed the business of making the seals of the commonwealth, who are to report what should be allowed him for the work. 3. The petition of David Nephew referred to Dr. Walker. 4. The committee that confers with the army ofEcers to meet next Monday, and notice to be given to them. 5. The petition of Samuel Cape referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee, who are to discharge the ship mentioned, if they see cause ; if there is any difficulty, to report it back to Council. 30 DOMESTIC 1650. ^^^-^^^ . , , March 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) 6. Ml-. Sterry to be- preacher to Council this year, with the former allowance. -i ^ xi 7. Ml-. Owen approved as preacher to Council ior the year to come, with the same aUowance as Mr. Sterry, to preach every Lord's day in the afternoon, and fit lodgings to be provided for him in WhitehaU. ^ . . 8. The names now read for the Mihtia Commissioners m co. Stafibrd approved. 9. The petition and papers of Isaac Phillips referred to Dr. Walker. 10. The petition of Rich. Hooke referred to the Irish Committee. 11. Also the petition of Anne Howard, alias Swaiae. 12. The prisoners taken in Bardsey Island to be committed to the county gaol, and proceeded agaiast according to law. 15. The petition of John Gibson, Edmond Chapman, and Geo. King referred to the Admiralty Committee. 16. The report from the Irish Committee approved of, viz. As to the reduced recraits of the Lord General's regiment of horse, formerly shipped from Bristol for Ireland, and forced back by contrary winds, — the information formerly given by their conductors, Major Browne and Lieut. John Cobie, whereon the order for their disbanding was grounded, being mistaken, and the said horse in good condition, except six or eight, and the horsemen stiU willing to go, as some of them who attended the Committee have declared ; order, lest the precedent of the said horsemen's disbanding may discourage others from adventuring in that service. First, that the said reduced horse, or as many of them as are wiUing to go, should be again taken on. Second, that Major Browne and Lieut. John Cobie, who formerly had the charge to conduct them, be ordered to draw them to their rendezvous at Bristol, and Dr. Staynes ordered to muster them there. Thirdly, that Major Bro-wne pay them thefr full entertainment, from the time of their being first taken on untU they ship again for L'eland, — the month's pay in advance and the 20s. paid to each man upon their late disbanding being accounted in part thereof, — and that Major Browne pay the horsemen, at their shipping for Ireland, one month's pay in advance, according to former orders, the Major taking care that all delays of shipping the horse for Ireland may be prevented. Fourthly, that the Army Committee issue warrapts to Major Browne, as formerly, for receiving upon assignations the entertain- ment due to so many of the horse as again enlist, until they be shipped and landed in Ireland, and until Major Browne be reimbursed the entertainment &c., already paid and to be paid. Lastly, that Mr. Powell be written to, to pro-dde shipping to transport the said horse, upon their coming to Bristol, with the first wind, and to put victuals on board for the men and horses. [/. 64, pp. 70-73.] STATE PAPERS. 31 1650. "^OL. IX. March 8. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order upon the petition of the masters and commanders of ships trading to Holland, postponing the further hearing until next Mon- day, the Committee having no time to settle the regulating of the turns in trading, and shipping in strangers' bottoms, as desired in the petition. Maurice Thomson and others named, as also merchants trading to Holland, Zealand, &c., are then to attend. Order upon the petition of William Sandford, and other mariners of the Hunter of Dover — alleging that Capt. Crandly received 5001. of the Earl of Warwick for their use, of which they only received 97^. — that the captain be summoned for Thursday next. [/. 123, pp. 257, 258.] March 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The prisoners committed to the Gatehouse, for making a revolt in the Hart frigate, to be kept there until removed by warrant from the Generals at sea, in order to their trial by martial law. 3. The petition of William Arundel to be laid aside. 6. The petition of Edith Byatt of Weymouth, co. Dorset, referred to the Generals at sea, who are to make an exchange if they see cause. 6a. Note that Lord Grey has this day taken the oath. 7. The Act now read for mending the highways about London to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton. 9. Magdalen ChaUenor's petition referred to Dr. Walker. 10. 1,400?. to be paid by Mr. Frost, for satisfying the debts or arrears of the Committee of both kingdoms, the Committee of Derby House, and the Council for the last year. 12. The petition of Eobert Garland and other proprietors of the ship Trade, alias Samaritan, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. The Act concerning the poor knights' allowance in Windsor Castle, to be considered next Monday. 14. The Act for a' court-martial to be the first business next Monday. 15. The Governor of Windsor Castle, Col. Aldrich, and Mr. Young to consider what timber is necessary for reparation of the bridges in Binfield, co. Berks, and report to Lord Commissioner Whitelock, lieutenant of the forest, that he may order it to be had out of Windsor Forest, not to exceed 20 tons. 16. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, lieutenant of the forest of Windsor, to make a woodward of that forest, for preservation of the woods, if he sees cause. 18. The petition of the merchants of Bideford referred to the Admiralty Committee. 19. The petition and desires of Captain Daniel Thomas, on behalf of Sir Chas. Coote, referred to the Irish Committee. 20. The business of the Charter House to be considered next Wednesday. [/. 64, pp. 74-76.] March 9. Council of State to Ensign Aspinall. We understand that you Whitehall, have not only secured Bardsey Island from the surprise intended for 32 DOMESTIC 1G50. March 9. Whitehall. March 9. Whitehall. March 9. AVhitehall. March 9. Whitehall. March 9. Whitehall. Vol. IX. it, and thereby prevented the mischief that might have come had the design of the enemy succeeded, but that you have the authors, or at least the appointed instruments of that mischief now your prisoners. We thank you for your care and well managing of that affair, and desire you stiU to continue there, for the preservation of that place. You are to deliver your prisoners to the sheriff of the county, to be by him safely kept in gaol in order to their trial. [/. 95, p. 32.] Council of State to the sheriff of Carnarvonshire. Some prisoners having been taken in Bardsey Island, who had a design to become possessed of the place, we have written to the commander there to deliver them to you, and desire you to put them in the common gaol, and keep them there until they may be brought to trial. [/. 95, p. 32.] Council of State to Colonel Mitton. We thank you for your care in the capture of the prisoners who would have taken Bardsey Island. We have written to the Ensign to deliver them to the sheriff, and to the latter to keep them in the common gaol, and we desire you to give special order that they may be safely kept, until effectually proceeded against. [/. 95, p. 33.] Council of State to the Generals at sea. We have caused several persons to be committed to the Gatehouse, for running away with the Hart frigate ; as you should proceed against them, we recom- mend you to do so by martial law, and with all expedition. [/. 95, p. 33.] Council of State to Colonel Desborow. As Colonel Slingsby is now a prisoner in Pendennis, which is not fit for his safe custody, we desire you to cause him to be carried to Exeter Castle, and there kept until his trial. [J. 95, p. 34.] Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Enclosed is a list of the ships appointed for the summer guard, and particulars of their distribution into squadrons and services. We desire you to send to all officers or others by whom anything is to be done for the setting forth of this fleet, so that every one may put forward whatever is under their charge with expedition, the time for their sailing being far elapsed, and things not as forward as we hoped. We formerly asked you to inform us every week how things proceeded, but have not yet received any such returns, and we therefore again require them, and that you certify any obstructions you meet with, that we may remove them. As the affairs of the commonwealth, both as to safety and reputation, require that a strong fleet should be early at sea, we shall not give way that the public suffer for any man's private convenience, or by his negligence, which you are to signify to all concerned, and return us the present state and readiness of the ships, and who or what hinders the proceeding of the business. [/. 95, p. 34.] STATE PAPERS. 33 March ^. Beauvais. 1650. Vol. IX. March 9. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Report on the petition of the company of the Mary Rose, referred by the Council of State, — praying for relief according to Act of Parhament, — that the Act gives no relief in this case, but as the Committee think, upon certificate from the Generals of the Fleet, that the ship was cast away in chasing an enemy, 40s. per man ought to be allowed the petitioners, for their forwardness in pursuing the enemy, out of the tenths of prizes to be paid by the collectors of prize goods. Order — in pursuance of an order of 31 December 1649, for relief of widows who have lost their husbands at sea in service with sums not exceeding 101. — that the collectors for prize goods pay 81. to Katherine Greives, who lost her husband through the explosion of gunpowder in the George, at Stokes Bay, 16 December last. Order that the hearing of the Muscovy business be postponed until Tuesday week. Order, on information from Sir Michael Livesey concerning Sheppy, that notice be given him that the Elizabeth prize is ordered to ply on that coast, with two or three other vessels. [/. 123, pp. 259, 260.] , 7. Sec. Nicholas to Major Madden. His Majesty having given order to Mons. Curvedoune and Thos. Sambome, merchants of Morlaix, to cause 400 pistoles of the 600 in their hands, or payable to them for His Majesty's use, to be sent by bill of exchange to Sir Edward Walker, for His Majesty, and the other 200 to be paid as Sir Rich. Grenville shall appoint, you will do the King service by soliciting these gentlemen to hasten away the bill of exchange to Sir Edw. Walker at Holland. [| page, holograph copy.] March 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The articles exhibited before the Council against Col. Boothbie refeiTed to the judges of assize. 3. That part of the charge exhibited against Col. Boothbie of Kent, which relates to his countenancing the late insurrection in that county, referred to the Committee of Haberdashers' HaU. 4. The list from Yorkshire, of persons to be commissionated to commands in that county, approved, and the commissions to be issued. 6. Also the list from Cornwall. 7. To Avrite the Militia Commissioners there that Council ap- proves what they have done in raising forces, and desires them to proceed according to instructions. 8. The list of names from Lancashire, for commissions for officers in the new militia there, approved, and the commissions to be issued. 10. To write the Commissioners of Militia for county Devon, that the further instructions which they expect are first to be passed by ParKament, but are prepared, and will be speedily ofiered ; mean- 2. c 34 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^-'^• March 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) time they are to proceed as far as they may without them, in carry- ing on the militia according to instructions abeady sent. 11. Col. Ashton, Sir Eichard Haughton, Col. Shuttleworth, Col. Rich. Standish, and Mr. Rigbie, junior, to be_ dismissed from their employment in settling the militia in Lancashire. 12. The names returned out of Oxfordshire, of persons to have commands in the new militia approved, and commissions to be issued accordingly. 15. The report brought in by Mr. Holland from the Ordnance Committee, concerning a contract to be made for founding guns by Mr. Browne and Mr. Pitt, approved, and the ordnance officers to finish the contract. 16. The money to be advanced to Mr. Browne and Mr. Pitt to be paid out of the exigent money in the hands of the treasurers for Deans and Chapters' lands. 17 and 18. Orders as recommended in 2-5 and 26 infra. 21. So much of the letter of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland a.s re- lates any of his late action to be abstracted and reported to the House. 22. So much of the letter as relates to sending a strength of shipping to the coast of Ireland to be sent to the Generals at sea. 23. The letter of Col. Bennett, concerning the Mount in Cornwall, to be considered to-morrow. 24. The following reports from the Irish Committee approved, viz. : 2.5. As it is of absolute necessity that some present course should be taken for raising money, to pay off several contracts made with Col. Ryves and others for Ireland, and as there is 18,000Z. yet remaining due upon the 150,000^. upon the Excise, over and above all sums charged and contracted for, for the Irish service, that Council be moved to give power to John Jackson to take up, upon interest, such part of the 18,000Z. as Council shall think fit. Also that the like letter be written to Mr. Jackson, in order to the borrowing of the money, as was written when he received wan-ant to take up the last 5,000^. at interest. 26. That the Committee, finding no money either to pay off sums already due for Ireland, or to carry on that war, remind Council to consider of some speedy course for raising money, and request that the House be moved to pass an Act for sale of the delinquents' estates formerly set apart for raising 50,000Z., or take some other course therein. [J. 64, pp. 79-82.] March 11. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedino's. Order, on the petition of Samuel Cape concerning a French vessel, referred by the Council of State, that the judges of the Admiralty take security of Jacob Gosling and Samuel Swaysoone, who sold the Prophet of Dieppe, by recognizances of 1,000?., that the vessel shall not be employed to the prejudice of the commonwealth. Order, on the petition of several masters of ships trading to Holland, Zealand, &c., concerning convoy, and regulating their turns STATE PAPERS. 35 1650. March 11. Vol. IX. in lading, that Dr. Walker confer with the merchants and masters of ships, and report to the committee thereon. Order, — on hearing the above matter between the shipmasters and the merchants, touching the lading for Holland from the port of London, equally in English and Dutch vessels, turn for turn and last for last, and touching their petition for convoy, for securing that trade to Holland, — that it be referred to Dr. Walker to confer with the shipmasters and merchants, and prepare a draft of an order for reffulatinsc the matter, with a clause that the Council recommend to the Generals of the Fleet that convoys be provided for this business ; such draft to be returned by Friday next. Reference to the collectors for prize goods of the petition of Capt. Richard Willoughby, and the rest of the officers and mariners of the Globe and Nonsuch. Order that Henry Tiddiman's petition be read next Wednesday. Order that Dr. Walker and Solicitor Smith attend to-morrow. Order, on the petition of Ann Butcher, widow of John Butcher, surgeon of the President frigate, who was drowned by the overset- ting of a boat, that the collectors for prize goods pay her 81. out of the prize money in their hands. Order that a letter be sent to the master and wardens of Surgeons' HaU, to return a list of the surgeons appointed for the summer's fleet. [I. 123, pp. 260-262.] 8. Week's certificate of accounts from the Commissioners of Cus- toms to the Navy Committee. Balance in hand, 4 March 1649-50, 25,981Z. 10s. lOd. ; collections of subsidies and customs in the port of London, 6,824Z. 4s. 9d. ; the outports, 4^71 19s. 7d. ; total, 32,853?. log. 2c?., vidth account of payments ; present balance, 22,504?. 15s. 5U. [1 sheet] Order in Parliament that the Council of State confer with the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall, and that such members of that Council as are members of the House bring in a bill for the sale of all delinquents' estates, or of such as are fit to be presently sold. [7.88,^. 11.] March 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Irish Committee to meet the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall, about drawing up an Act for the sale of delinquents' estates, for carrying on the war in Ireland. 4. Lord Howard to produce to the Revenue Committee Mr. Strick- land's letter to Council, on behalf of Capt. KUhgrew. 5. No order to be given upon the desire of Sir Humphrey Tufton, on behalf of his sister the Countess of Rutland. 6. The desires of the trustees for the sale of the late Deans and Chapters' lands, for a further sum for carrying on the survey of those lands, to be considered to-morrow. 7. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to attend next Thurs- day, to give their opinion as to bringing to trial such of the company of the Hart frigate as endeavoured a revolt. C 2 March 12. 36 DOMESTIC 1650. March 12. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (ctmt.) 8. The Generals of the fleet meantime to proceed ia the examina- tion of the matter. 9. The Provost Marshal to assist with his men in such examina- tion, according to orders from the Generals of the fleet. 10. The Committee formerly appointed for examining the abuses of Spring Gardens to bring in their report next Saturday, and Col. Jones to take care of the business. 11. The reports brought in from the Irish Committee approved, and three -warrants issued accordingly ; also, 15. There being a considerable proportion of cheese ready to be shipped for the service of Ireland, that order should be given to Wm. Dobbins, commissary, to ship the same on board the John of London, and the Kalph and John, to be delivered at YoughaU to such persons as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland or the Lord President of Munster shall appoint. [/. 64, pp. 83-85.] March 12. Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for county York Whitehall. We have received your letter and list, and given order that commis- sions be prepared and sent down to you by next Tuesday. We conceive the number you propose to raise disproportionable to the greatness and ability of your county, and refer you again to your instructions, which we desire you to prosecute. We know strength consists not so much in numbers as in union and good affection. We doubt not your special regard to the aff'ection of those you intrust to bear arms, but conceive you wiU be able to find a greater number so quahfied than you have yet propounded. There are further instruc- tions for the mUitia ready to pass Parliament, and when passed, they shall be sent to you. [/. 95, 2)- 35.] March 12. Council of State to the Militia Commissioners, county Oxford. Whitehall. We approve the names returned by you for officers, and have appointed commissions to be delivered to them, but as James Whit- lock, whom you have named for colonel of foot, is not now in the county, we think the charge of the regiment should be upon Mi-. Worcop, the Lieut.-Colonel, until the Colonel returns. When you have sent the names of the rest of the captains, we will send their commissions if approved ; you may nominate any of yourselves that are willing to accept the charge. Forward this business with all expedition, that you may have forces of your own in readiness to preserve the peace of your county, against any disturbance that may happen. We enclose a summons for all the commissioners to meet, and farther instructions wUl be speedily offered to the House, and when passed, shall be sent to you ; meanwhile you are to pursue your former instructions, and the clause in the 4th instruction re- ferred to by you is to be understood in the disjunctive words or actions. [/. 95, p. 36.] March 12. Council of State to the Commissioners for county Lancester. Whitehall. We have received your hst of officers for the militia, and ordered commissions to be speedily sent down. You are to proceed with STATE PAPEES. 37 1650. March 12. WhitehaU. March 12. WhitehaU. March 13. March 13. Whitehall. Vol. IX. expedition in raising those forces, so that they may be ready to preserve the peace of the county. There are further instructions to pass the ParHament, and when they are passed, they shall be sent down. [/. 95, p. 37.] CouncU of State to the Militia Commissioners for county Dorset. To similar effect. [J. 95, p. 38.] Council of State to the Militia Commissioners county Oxford. To similar effect ; the Commissioners are to meet at the Star in Oxford, on Tuesday, 5th March (sic), for settling the business. [/. 95, p. 38.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Constable, and Col. Stapley to be a committee to examine the petition of Thos. Purie, junior, and Capt. Griffantius PhiUips, concerning the wood mentioned therein. 2. Also the petition of John Brayne, gentleman. 3. Also the petition of WiUiam and Jacob Boeve. 4. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Heveningham to be a committee to examine the whole state of the moneys come in upon the sale of Deans and Chapters' lands, and how the account stands ; also the state of the 15,OO0Z. already paid to the surveyor, and how it has been expended; and to suggest how both the 15,000Z. already paid and what they farther desire for perfecting of that work may be so paid, as not to come out of the 300,000?. dis- posable by this Council ; and that Parliament be moved to settle the payment in some other way, in respect of the great necessities of the commonwealth for money. 5. The treasurers of the Deans and Chapters' lands to attend a Committee of Council on Friday, to give an account of their whole receipts and payments. 6. The petition of Capt. Haddock and others, complaining of some merchants trading to Tituan, referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee, who are to send for the merchants and examine them. 7. The draft of the Act for erecting a [High] court of justice for trial of offenders to be reported to the House by Viscount Lisle. 9. The petition of Mr. Dowries, for an increase of salary for the agents for bringing in money upon the 20,000?. a month, referred to the Irish Committee. 10. Also the petition of Bartholomew^ Strong. 11. The petition of Mr. Leat to be read to-morrow. [/. 64, pp. 87, 88.] Council of State to the Army Committee. The Council, being very sensible of the wants of the army in Ireland, by neglect of the agents and collectors appointed to bring in the moneys due upon the assignations for that service, desire you to meet with the Irish Com- mittee to-morrow at six o'clock, that some speedy course may be settled for bringing money into the Treasury, to be timely applied for relief of the army. [/. 95, p. 39.] 38 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. March 13. Order of the Admiralty Committee, — on reading the heads of the bill for the corporation of Mariners' Hall, which they desire to have condensed into a charter and established by; Act of Parliament — that the Attorney-General draw up the same, with a short Act for presentation to the House, and such additions as he shall thiak fit. [/. 123, j>. 263.] March 13. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We hear that, notwithstanding the pleasure of the Parliament positively declared to the contrary, the owners of some of the merchant ships have fallen off from their contracts ; but we can hardly credit it, because we hear nothing from you, and because of the danger they incur if they are charged with damage to the State for failing ; in case there are any such offenders, you are to order the Serjeant of the Admiralty to arrest their ships, until the pleasure of Par- liament or the Council of State be known. [I. 123, p. 264.] March 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. So much of Mr. Strickland's letter as concerns the coming over of a commissioner from Holland to be reported to the House by Sir Gilbert Pickering, who is also to make the report now in his hands, relating to the reception of foreign ministers. 3. To write Mons. Augier to give an account of the addresses that have been made by any in the Court of France, for redress of giievances, in consideration of ships taken by French men-of-war. 5. To report to the House that there are several warrants charged upon the 50,000Z. appointed upon delinquents' estates for the service of Ireland, and those moneys being now to be received at Gold- smiths' Hall, to desire the House to declare whether the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall shall pay the said warrants, or if not, how they shall be paid. 6. John Jackson to take up 6,000^., part of the last 18,000Z. of the 150,000?. on the excise at interest, to be employed on wan-ants from the Council. 7. The paper given in by the Attorney-General concerning the posts to be reported to Parliament, with the Council's opinion that, as affairs now stand, it is safe and fit that the office of Postmaster shall be m the sole power and disposal of Parliament. [I. 64, i>p. 89-90.] I '11 Council of State to the Lord General. Col. Rich has received orders to bring his regiment to this town, for the guard of the Par- liament and city, and it will be difiicult for him to do that duty from five troops which is expected from six, one of his troops being now m the Isle of Wight, for the guard of that place. We there- fore leave it to you to dispose of his regiment, or any part thereof, as you thmk fit, provided that some force is left for the security of that island, m case Col. Eich's troop is withdrawn. [/. 95, p. 39.] March 14. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that Capt. Nicholas Read, Thomas Perkins, Edward ±!ishop, and John PoweU, be summoned to attend on Saturday next, March 14. Whitehall. STATE PAPEES. 39 1650. Vol. IX. touching the information against Harvey and others, for misdemea- nours committed at Plymouth. Eeference of the petition of Robert Garland and others, referred to this committee by the Council of State, to Thomas Smith and Jno. Hill, the old collectors for prize goods, and to Dr. Walker, advocate for the State. Order that the business between Thos. Anderson and the Muscovy merchants be heard next Tuesday. Report, upon the order of Council to consider whether letters of marque may be granted to the ships going to the Newfoundland fishing, — that they may be granted, upon security given by the peti- tioners in the Admiralty Court, as usual. Note that Capt. Crandly appearing on order, informed that the money which he received from the Earl of Warwick, being 104Z., be paid according to the Earl's direction. Order, upon the petition of Hen. Tiddiman, concerning his account as Serjeant of the Admiralty, and the report of Dr. Walker thereon, that as Dr. Walker does not vouch his account, he is to attend to- morrow, to explain and put it in a way fit for Council. [/. 123, pp. 264-267.] March 14. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Council of State having appointed a second squadron of ships to be speedily set forth for the southward, as the time of the year is far spent, and we do not find that that squadron, nor the rest of the ships of the summer fleet, are as forward as we expected, we remind you to hasten the fleet, and especially that squadron, and desire you to confer with the Committee of the Trinity House, and consider what provisions should be made for setting foi-th such squadron. [/. 123, p. 267.] March 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The committee which confers with the army ofiicers to meet on Tuesday. 3. The members of the Council who are of the committee at Goldsmiths' Hall to meet the rest of the committee, and advise con- cerning the selling delinquents' estates for raising money for Ireland. 4. To report to the House the Council's opinion, from intelligence out of Lancashire and other parts, that the Act prepared for rehef of tenants against their oppressing landlords should be speedily taken into consideration. 5. Major-General Lambert to attend to-morrow afternoon, on business of importance. 8. Mr. Couzins, secretary to the Revenue Committee, to attend to- morrow, and bring any information he has concerning Mr. Purie, junior, and Capt. Griff'antius Phillips. 9. The letter from Pljnnouth to be read to-morrow. 10. A letter to be written to the treasurer at Hamburg, to offer the engagement to all the officers and brotherhood, and to return an account to Council. 40 DOMESTIC 1650. March 15. March 15. Whitehall. March 15. Whitehall. March 15, Whitehall. March 15. WhitehaU. May 15. May 15. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) 11. Mr. Frost to prepare instructions for the agent to be employed at Hamburg. 13. Captain Wright to be discharged from imprisonment. [J. 64, pp. 91, 92.] Council of State to the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall. There is 150Z. in your hands of the money upon delinquents' lands appointed for Ireland, and when the money came to be transferred into your receipt, the payment of a warrant of Col. Tothill, for transporting a regiment of foot to Ireland, was in course. He is now in actual service in Ireland, and had license to come over to take his money, it being the most he has in the world, and which he engaged upon that credit, for doing that service. We desire that such 150?. or more, if it has come in, be paid to Col. Tothill, in part of his war- rant, until we can, by report to Parliament, have the residue paid to him, according to contract. [/. 95, p. 40.] Council of State to the Lord General. It being necessary to con- sult you about some things to be done for preservation of peace, we desire you, as speedily as your health will permit, to give your assistance to this Council. [/. 95, p. 40.] Council of State to the Judges of Assize for county Lancaster. There have been very foul riots and disturbances in Preston, Orms- kirk, Manchester, and Kochdale, about the Excise, by great numbers of people resisting the sheriff and his officers, in proclaiming some Acts of Parliament ; and as these offences set a very bad example, the authors ought to be proceeded against with all severity. We have therefore written Col. Birch to cause the persons to be apprehended and committed to Lancaster gaol, and if he wants power to do that, or to bind over- witnesses, we desire it may be provided, so that these and like offenders may be effectually proceeded against. [J. 95, p. 41.] Council of State to the Navy Committee. We enclose a paper containing the increase of seamen's wages, as approved by Parliament, as also their order concerning it, and desire you to order the treasurer of the navy that those that came in from the winter guard may be paid off, according to the rates expressed in this paper. [7. 95, p. 41. J Order of the Admiralty Committee, upon Mr. Gold's information concerning a French vessel, the Prophet of Dieppe, that the serjeant of the Admiralty stay her until further order, and that the Navy Commissioners send a man to survey her, and see whether she is fit for a man of war. [/. 123, p. 267.] Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We have received farther information touching the Prophet of Dieppe, lately mtiinated by Major Thomson to be at Gravesend, and manned by Englishmen ; but before we discharge her, we desire you to appoint some skilful shipwright to take a survey, and report whether she is nt for a man-of-war. [7. 123, p. 268.] STATE PAPEES. 41 1650. Vol. IX. March 15. Levant Company to Sir Thos. Bendish, Ambassador at Constan- London. tinople. We write so seldom because we receive so few letters from you, your last being 12 April 1649. To the several points therein we shall not now give answer, since this is hastened upon some special occasions, the chief being that unexpected breach between yourself and many of that factory, extending to the making of public declarations against each other, to the scandal of our nation, and the imminent hazard of our trade. These differences would not have arrived to that height had you not selected some few only of that factory to steer the public affairs by their advice, provokiag the rest by your neglect. The party opposing you do not want a pre- tence of reason, since they know that none of that factory are so guilty of short retm-ns to their priacipals as most of these dis- gusted (sic) by these persons, of whom their principals here make very great laments. Another objection they have is a suspicion that Mr. Gough the treasurer's accounts have only had a superficial examination ; by that alone we perceive there are many extravagant charges which we must not allow, and therefore desire that his estate there may be sequestered, to answer our just demands. We only receive one letter from you in a year, and yet have notice of sundry copies you intended us, which are dispersed abroad to sundry hands, whilst ourselves are without copies or originals, — a thing which may foment those divisions we seek to suppress. Although we shaU be far from giving countenance to any affront offered you, yet it may much more conduce to the advantage of our interest, and to your own content, that you pass by what errors and misbehaviom-s you have found in some there ; and for the futm-e, manage our affairs so much at public courts, and with the general consent of the nation, that none may have ftirther clamours against you, which is very displeasing to us, as also is their misdemeanor towards you, whereof we have sharply reproved them, and required their better obedience. We have informed them of our request to you to forget aU by-past distaste, and faU into mutual correspondence in acting together, as was the former and laudable course, and as becomes Christians and persons of the same interest. In relation thereto, we commend to you the estate of Marm. Pecket, sent prisoner to Smyrna, to be transported to England, from whom we have received a relation of his hard usage, and that upon a very slight occasion, and of which we are not able to judge, nor will believe until we hear fi-om you. However, considering of what con- sequence so sudden a sequestration fi'om his business may be, as well to his principals as himself, we have advised him to submit to you, upon which we desire he may be restored to his employment, and encouraged therein, if he demean himself with respect ; and we desire for prevention of the hazard our estate in the hands of any factors may be liable to, by their being sent home to England, that punishment be not inflicted upon any factor, without consent of the major pai-t at a general court. We are sorry to observe how frequently we are subject to the insolency of those people, as in their late inforcement of our ships 42 DOMESTIC 1650, Vol. IX. to carry soldiers to Candia ; but we hope you had not the least hand in that business, and desire you will be very careful to hinder any such design, whether voluntary or compulsive, so scandalous to the Christian profession, and so distasteful to the State of Venice, to whom we have promised to give full satisfaction of our innocency in this point. To this end we have consented that no more than one, two, or three English ships at a time shall be licensed to go up, and all others hindered to follow until the former be retiurned, by which means no considerable force can be added to the Turks, in case they should compel the ships to their service ; and you are to give order to the masters of our ships accordingly. Lastly, we must acquaint you with our election of Hen. Hyley for consul at AJeppo, and Spencer Bretton for Smyrna, persons of credit, both ready to depart hence. Pray procure and send them commands, as usual, for their establishment, furnishing them also with what they shall desire for the benefit of trade. We have ordered Mr. Bretton to advise with you touching our debts in the country, which we well hoped would have been long ago extinguished, and entreat that some effectual course be taken for clearing those at Tiu-kish interest with all expedition, and the rest within a year, by an equal leviation, viz., such bills as we formerly charged upon the treasurer at Smyrna for moneys here taken up, which bills, by neglect of the former consul and treasurer, remaia yet unpaid. Pray put a helping hand to this, and be wary of engaging the company's money for particular men's occasions, as done in the case of Geffry Keble, whose bill of 1001. on his uncle, Jos. Keble, we defalk out of his credit, rather than send back the biU protested. The Council of State here, upon some services done by Thomas Brown at Tunis, in reference to the redemption of captives, desired you to commissionate him for consul at that place, which you refused without our order, and which we have hitherto feared to order, from danger of Avanias ; but having now satisfaction from his friends here that the company shall not suffer, either by the charge of his establishment which he is to bear, or by any Avania, which is to be luidergone by the particular persons trading thither, we have consented that Mr. Brown may have the place of consul at Tunis, and desire you to send him commands for his establishment at his own charge. [Levant papers, Vol. 4f, pp. 118-121.] March 15. Levant Company to the Factors at Constantinople. By our last London. of 15 April '49, we let you know the grounds of our discouragement fiom following that trade, which we thought would have wrought that effect as to have invited our addresses thither again. Every letter from thence and from Smyrna reminds us of the sad factions and divisions among yourselves with his Lordship, and more par- ticularly a declaration of some of you to his Lordship ; but not having heard one word from him since 12 April '49, we forbear to give our judgment until further satisfaction. Meantime we cannot but consider the effect of those distempers to our trade, which has too much distraction by several foreign causes, and needed not a further aggxavation by your civil dissention, some of you suggestino- STATE PAPERS. 43 1650. March 15. London. March 15. London. Vol. IX. to his Lordship insinuations of greater power and more severity than needs, and thereby alienating his affection from a great part of the nation ; others giving him affronts in public courts, and that with so much pertinence and scorn as have provoked him to such rigid courses as tends both to his own trouble and yours ; by which misdemeanours and insolent carriage, if any have exasperated him to extremity, they may thank themselves, and shall not be counte- nanced by us in contempt against the authority set over them, the virtue of which notwithstanding we would not have extend so far as to give you the least injury or injustice. To prevent those distractions in future, we advise you all to lay aside all animosity and discontent, and to fall into a com-se of better union amongst yourselves, remembering the respect due to his Lord- ship, who no doubt will, upon our desire now made to him, comply with'you in a friendly manner ; and we shall expect that none of you be backward to a reconciliation, but hereafter perform all mutual offices of love and respect to each other. We have received Mr. Gough's accounts at last, and also his answer to the queries thereupon ; and we observe therein many particulars besides his extraordinary provision, which we shall by no means allow, and therefore have desired his Lordship that his estate in the country may be sequestered, to answer our just de- mands. [Levant papers, vol. i^,pp. 122-3.] Levant Company to Capt. Wild, Consul at Smyrna. This comes to satisfy your request so long made for dismission from that em- ployment. We have appointed Spencer Bretton to succeed you, and hope he will answer our expectation. You will therefore deliver him what may be in your hands belonging to the Company, and assist him with your best directions for his introduction to that place, and future management thereof [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 123.] Levant Company to Marm. Pecket. We observe with much grief the distractions among those of our nation at Constantinople, and are very sorry for the occasions fomenting them ; your own letter inti- mates your rash and intemperate speeches, and unadvised behaviour towards his Lordship in open court. We are endeavouring a recon- ciliation, and advise you freely to submit to his Lordship, whom we have desired thereupon to restore you to your business, and encourage you and the rest therein. [T^evant papers, vol. 4, p. 124.] March 15. London. Levant Company to Samuel Barnardiston. Thanks for your pains in our service. You wiU receive this letter by Spencer Bretton, whom we have designed for consul at Smyrna, at a salary of 2,000 dollars a year, and 200 for his journey. He will acquaint you with our resolution to extinguish our just debts, although with the burden of a heavy leviation, for which, according to your advice, we shall not hereafter expect bills of exchange to be charged upon us, but only lists of each man's proportion, which shall be placed to their credit here ; we recommend to you, for speedy satisfaction, a bill due to the of our company, and one to our deputy, with others to u DOMESTIC 1650. March 15. London. Vol. IX. Mich. Evans and Thos. Heatly, being for salary long since due. [Levant papers, vol. 4, pp. 124-5.] Levant Company to Edw. Barnard. Thanks for the trouble you have had, both at Aleppo in your contest with the Tefterdar, about the 7,000 dollars unjustly demanded, and in your journey to Con- stantinople, and pains there taken ; we have at last taken course for releasing you from that employment. We have designed Hen. Ryley to be your successor, to whom we desire you to resign the charge, and afford him assistance and advice for his future. Thanks for your disbursement of the 1,000 dollars upon biUs of ex- change ; Mr. Ryley and our treasurers wiU see you speedily satisfied, either out of the consulage, or by a leviation. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 125.] March 15. Levant Company to the Treasurer and [English] Nation at Aleppo. London. Thanks for the trouble you underwent in contesting with the Tefterdar, about the 7,000 dollars demanded by him contrary to the Hattecheriff ; we are content with the success it produced. We also thank Philip Michel and Abr. Halsted, formerly treasurer, for their pains ; but not knowing who supplies that charge now, we desire your assistance to Henry Ryley, whom we have appointed to succeed Mr. Barnard as consul, and desire those who are treasurers there to pay him his salary, &e., and Mr. Barnard 1,000 dollars, which he disbursed upon your refusing to accept our bOl of exchange, which you should not have done. If, as we are informed, an allowance has been made to former consuls on resigning their charge, to the value of 300, 400, or 500 dollars, let Mr. Barnard be satisfied the full of what has been allowed to any of his predecessors. There being 250 dollars owing to Thomas Hodges, for duty received by Barnard in 1646, see that he has his due. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 126.] March 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Admiralty Committee, upon conference with the Generals at sea, to take such course as they shall think fit, to send the pri- soners who were of the company of the Hart frigate to Chatham, to receive their punishment, according to the sentence of the Council of War. 4. To write Major Mayres to continue, with the three troops under his command, in Lancashire, till further orders, and to take care to preserve the peace of the county, and assist the sheriff and Col. Birch, and the justices of the peace, in execution of the commands of Parliament. 5. Three commissions to be sent to Cornwall, for Capts. Hunt Greenwood, Wmiam Hickes, and George Beare, to be in the militia, and the Commissioners to be written to, to approve what they have done with the commissions sent them, and that- they may lay by such as they think fit. 6. The Ordnance Committee to consider what arms and ammuni- tion are necessary for the garrisons of Wales, under Col. Harrison. 7. To write Col. Bennett that his petition to Council, and his printed one to Parliament, have been read ; that Council has no coo'- STATE PAPEES. 45 1650. March 16. March 16. WhitehaU. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) nizance of the matter, but that if God shall be pleased to take him hence before the matter be determined, and there should be any legal obstruction. Council doubts not but Parhament will do him aU just favour. 9. The letter of the Navy Commissioners of the 13th inst. referred to the Admiralty Committee. 10. The propositions of Col. Kyves, concerning the carrying over of recruits to Ireland beyond his number, approved, and the Irish Committee to take order for their transportation. 11. The said committee to have power to receive any other propo- sitions, and to treat with any fit person, for transportation of other recruits. 12. M. Augier to be ordered to return to give an account of the state of things in France, leaving a secretary to take care of mer- chants' affairs. 13. SOOl. to be charged upon the revenue, and paid to Mons. Augier. 15. The petition of Rich. Bradshaw, now appointed resident at Hamburg, referred to the Irish Committee. 17. The two letters of Sir Chas. Coote from Belfast referred to the Irish Committee. 18. Order — upon report of the committee to whom the business of Thos. Pury and Griffantius PhiUips was referred, that the matter of fact in the said petition was true, — that the restraint laid by order of Council be taken off, as to what remains of the two- thirds of those 5,900 cords of wood sold by the Revenue Committee to Col. King (or Kirle), and by him assigned to the petitioners, which were long since paid for ; and that a warrant be issued to the preser- vators of the forest [of Dean], to permit the petitioners to dispose of what yet remains there of such two parts. 20. Report of the Admiralty Committee — on an order of the Council of State of the 4th inst., referring it to them to consider whether letters of marque might not be gxanted to the ships now going to the Newfoundland fishing — that upon security being given by the petitioners, letters of marque may be granted to the Hercules and the George. [J. 64, |3p. 94-97.] Council of State to the Mayor and Justices of Coventry. As you have committed Mr. Salmon, Mr. Wike, and Mr. Wallis to prison for foul miscarriages, and the business deserves thorough considera- tion, we desire you to take examinations as to their speeches, and send them up, and keep the persons in custody until further order [I. 95, p. 42.] March 16. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order to report to the Council of State the opinion of the Com- mittee, that warrants sent by the Generals of the fleet for com- mitting sea prisoners to the custody of Hen. Tiddiman, durino- his holding the place of serjeant of the Admiralty, should be stated in his account, and allowed by Dr. Walker, as if the warrants had been 46 DOMESTIC 1650. March 18. Vol. IX. sent from the Council of State, in whom the power of the Lord Warden is jDlaced. Order — in pursuance of an order of the Council of State, referring it to this committee, upon conference with the Generals of the ileet, to take such course with the prisoners that were of the company of the Hart frigate as should be thought fit, and to send them to Chatham to receive their punishment according to the sentence of the Council of War — that warrants be drawn for the Council to sign, to the marshal, to take them into custody, and convey them to Upnor Castle ; and to Major Browne, the governor there, to receive them. [/. 123, p. 269.] March 18. Order in Parliament — upon report by Sir Gilbert Pickering from the Council of State, touching the reception of a commissioner from Holland, and other ministers of [foreign] States, that they find that, besides the preparation of barges and watermen for their passage by water, which is already made, coaches and horses are wanting, as also a settled provision for their maintenance, and also an allowance for liveries, which must bear the badges of the commonwealth, and a constant pay for those who are to wear such liveries, which things are used by other states for the reception of ambassadors, and re- questing the House to refer the providing of those things to such as they shall think fit — that the House agrees with the Council of State herein, and refers it to them to see the particulars aforesaid provided. [7.88,^9.12.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The petition of the Governor of Weymouth, with the survey enclosed, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 2a. The letters from Ireland referred to the Irish Committee, to prepare an answer to be signed by Council. S. The letter from Barnstaple, with the bill of exchange enclosed, referred to the Irish Committee. 4. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Mr. Scott to be a committee to exa- mine the business of Col. Stamford, and his endeavouring to pass beyond seas without leave, and his company with him ; and a warrant to be issued for bringing them up in safe custody. 5. The Commissioners for the Great Seal to draw up an Act to be presented to the House, for selling such delinquents' estates as have been returned in a list from the Committee for Goldsmiths' Hall. 7. Mrs. Huncks' petition referred to the Irish Committee, to con- sider how relief may be granted her. 8. The order of Parliament of the 18th inst., relating to the report of Council concerning preparations for the reception of foreign ministers, refeiTed to the former committee. 9. Commissions to be granted to the persons whose names have been certified by the Militia commissioners of Lancashire. 11. Council to be summoned to meet to-morrow afternoon. 12. The reports from the Irish Committee approved, and warrants issued accordingly. [/. 64, pp. 99, 100.] STATE PAPEES. 47 1650. Vol. IX. March if. 9. Memorial by Col. Keane. Sir Nich. Crispe, Sir Paul Pindar, Sir Geo. Stroud, Sir Charles Dallison, and many other of their friends, the King's faithful and loyal subjects, tender their allegiance and offer their service. They mil advance his business with the hazard of their lives and fortunes, and they approve of his choice and constancy to the Marquis of Montrose. They prefer a union with him, rather than with the contrary faction, if they must be divided ; they beseech His Majesty to have a care whom he trusts, and fear he has some ill ministers about him, though they do not name any. They urge aU possible dispatch in his affairs, while the affections of the whole kingdom are so well inclined to him, and ask whether they may trust John Ashbumham, who insinuates himself much into their business. They propose some able and honest agent in Lon- don, authorised by His Majesty, to agitate his business with them and others, which may be a means to procure much money. They ask what he is to do with his Catholic subjects, conceiving it very necessary to have some private assurance from him of future liberty of conscience, if God shaU restore him, and the like to some Catholic Prince in their behalf They proposed that some conniv- ance be allowed for taking the engagement, but that wiU be now answered too late, the day being passed as to the banishment, though the last day given is the 14th April, after which all are outlawed who shall not take it. If the King orders anything herein, he should give some assurance of it under his hand, for their better satisfaction who must necessarily take it, for their pre- sei'vation in order to his service. Sir John Arundel of Lanherne, and Col. Rich. Arundel, desire that Sir Rich. Greenfield may be sent with all speed, with 1,000 foot and arms for them, and 300 horse, 40 barrels of powder, and other ammunition proportionably, and a fortnight's pay, to the Isle of Scilly ; and they undertake — no army of the enemy lying upon or near to them, and the King or any army for him appearing in any part of England — to effect his landing with these men, &c. in Corn- wall; to raise and arm 3,000 foot; to seize some places of strength in their county ; in one month's time after his landing, to settle and seciure it for the King ; and then to march with 3,000 foot and 200 horse wheresoever required, and to pay them out of the contribu- tions of their own county. They cannot undertake this without Sir Rich. Greenfield, and conceive him worthy of the Lieutenant General's place, under the Marquis of Hertford, whom they desire for their general ; for themselves they only each desire the command of a regiment. Mr. Huntingdon Corney undertakes 200 horse, and promises a speedy account of all the enemy's forces in England, and their several quarters ; he hopes to bring in the leveUing party, but desires as great concealment as possible. He had notice of 1,000 horse in Hampshire, of 2,000 foot in Dorset, and as many listed for him in Somerset and Devon. In aU these Western parts, they disobey all orders and commands of the Parliament, and generally preach and cry up His Majesty's interest, and name themselves the Royal party. Lords Shrewsbury 48 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. Montague, and all other Catholic nobility and gentry, assure the King of their faithful allegiance, and desire a mitigation of the severity of the laws against them, if God shall restore him, for which they will hazard their lives and fortunes. Endorsed \hy Sec. Nicholas] : " To induce the levellers to declare speedily against the present Govern- ment and Council of State, and the Parliament as now constituted. To proclajnne the King as they thinke best." [1 page.} March 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. la. Major-General Skippon to meet a committee of this Council, of which he has been appointed one, to-morrow. 2. The committee for the militia of London, Westminster, the Hamlets, and Southwark, to send some of their number to Council next Thursday. 3. The committee who are to confer with the officers of the army to meet to-morrow at 8 A.M. in the Admiralty Chamber, and the votes of Council passed this afternoon to be sent to them. 4. A competent number of horse and foot for a marching body of an army, with a suitable train of artillery, to be provided with all expedition, to be in readiness to march for the service of the com- monwealth, as they shall be directed. The number of the army to be 12,000 horse and foot, besides convenient guards for the safety of the Parliament and city, and for the security of the West ; the horse and garrisons belonging to the four northern counties, and other necessary garrisons to be excepted out of this number. 4rt. The three troops now in Lancashire, formerly belonging to Col. Hacker, to be employed in England this summer, and paid as part of his regiment, and the Army Committee to order their payments accordingly. 46. Mr. Frost to confer with Sir Wm. Constable, as to writing to some fit persons to certify what prejudice the inheritance of Lord Chandos suffered by making Sudeley Castle untenable, that the Council may consider what has further to be done upon his petition. [I. 64, pp. 102, 103.] March 19. Council of State to the Mihtia Commissioners for county Lancaster. Whitehall. We will Send the officers' commissions next week, and desire you to proceed with expedition in raising the men, so that they may be seasonably on foot, to prevent the designs which the enemies of the commonwealth have against the peace thereof, and which they hope to effect in that county ; but the number you propose to raise will be very disproportionable to the greatness of the county, and though we know it is not so much the number of the forces as their union and good affection which gives security and strength, yet we doubt not but you wiH be able to find a greater number of men in that county fitly qualified for this service than you have mentioned. [/. 95, p. 42.] March 19. Council of State to the Militia Commissioners for county Corn- Whitehall, -wall. We approved your letter, and sent the three commissions for those you mention, and desire you to proceed in raising and set- tling those companies, that you may pursue your instructions, pre- STATE PAPERS. 49 March 19. Whitehall. March 19. Whitehall. 1G50. Vol. IX. serve your county in peace, and disappoint the hopes and break the designs which the enemies of the commonwealth have on foot [/. 95, -p. 43.] Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. There was an order of the House, and a letter from the Speaker sent by Dr. Carteret, desiring your attendance in Parliament, and as we doubt their receipt, we have sent copies by express, and desire to know your resolution, and when we may expect you. [7. 95, p. 43.] Council of State to Col Birch. Some troops of horse are already appointed for your parts, and upon their arrival, you are to cause strict inquiry to be made touching the riots and contempts men- tioned by you, that the offenders and their abettors may be com- mitted to the county gaol, and prosecuted. We have written to ■ remind the sheriff and justices of peace of your county of their duty herein, and desire you to assist them, the honour of Govern- ment and peace of the commonwealth being so much concerned- in these affairs. If your justices of peace do their duty, you cannot want constables, though they be not presented and sworn in [court] leets, touching which courts and officers thereof, if you give us informa- tion, we wiU put it in a way that the offenders may be punished, and abuses reformed. Meantime your justices of peace and judges of assize have large power to give remedy in these cases, and it would be well to apply to them, and for Parliament and ourselves to be informed where defaults rest. You write that you cannot get any positive matter of charge against your troublesome ministers, and we could wish they were innocent of such flagrant and high offences, tending to mutiny and sedition ; but we hear of their usual language and practice, and sup- pose, were care taken by otheis as is by yourself to vindicate the government, these incendiaries could not easily escape the stroke of justice. You have orders relating to sequestration, and the Acts declaring what offences shall be adjudged treason, which, well applied, would cure the seditious itch of those insolent offenders, who ought no longer to remain unquestioned or unpunished. The inclosed informa- tion was delivered to us by a gentleman who will nominate more witnesses for proof thereof, and we desire you to cause inquiry to be made into it, and the party to be proceeded against. [/. 95, pp. 43, 44.]. March 19. Council of State to the Sheriff of Lancashire. Col. Birch informs Whitehall, ^js of the affronts done to those sent by you to proclaim the late Act, and we expect you to cause strict inquiry to be made into the matter, and the authors to be sent to the county prison, and proceeded against. We hope you understand your duty and power in that respect, and for your further encouragement, we have given direc- tion for forces to be aiding to you, as there shall be occasion, whereof you wiU hear further from us or Col. Birch. You are to inform us where any default exists, and apply to the justices of peace and judges of assize, for punishing such offenders as faU within their [/. 95, pp>. 44, 45.] 50 DOMESTIC 1G50. March 19. WhitehaU. March 19. A\'hiteliall. March 19. Whitehall. March 19. "Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State to the Militia Commissioners of coTinty Lancaster. Several riots and outrages have been committed in your county of late, and particularly about the excise, and the proclaiming of some late Acts of Parliament, touching which we have written to your sheriff and Col. Birch. FuU. inquiry should be made into those offences, and the offenders dealt with, that impunity may not encourage them, and other like iU-minded persons, to occasion worse mischiefs. It is your duty at aU times to watch over the peace and safety of your county, and you have more occasion now than formerly to do it, when your pulpit incendiaries make such work amongst you, touch- ing whom we should not need to give you any other directions for justice to be done upon them, than contained in the orders and Acts of Parliament, declaring who are traitors and sequestrable persons ; the execution of which, and other laws relating to your safety in the places where you are, besides the obligations of your oath and duty, we specially recommend to you. [/. 95, p. 45.] Council of State to the Militia Commissioners, county Chester. You write that you had a meeting for settling the militia, but had not succeeded in effecting anything, and adjourned until the fu'st week in April. We are sorry you adjourned for so long, as the state of our affairs will not bear such a delay. The enemies have designs on foot to disturb the public peace, and there is no want in their dili- gence to promote them. It is necessary that we should prevent the effects thereof, and therefore we desire you, notwithstanding that adjoiuTiment, to meet speedily, and proceed effectually to tire settling of your militia, which may be a means to assure the peace of your county. [7. 95, p. 46.] Council of State to Col. Whichcot, Governor of Windsor, Wm. Trumball, and six others. Some persons in or near Windsor have committed spoils upon the timber there, and have, without authority, cut down and sold mucli timber, without accounting for the same ; we desire you to examine what spoils have been committed, and what timber felled in Windsor Forest, and by whom, and return the names of the persons, with particulars of the spoils, that the offenders may be proceeded agamst. [J. 95, 2^- 46.] Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. We find it necessary to keep on foot in a marching postm-e a considerable army of horse and foot, to be ready against any attempts that may be made upon this nation, and therefore have thought fit that the three troops of horse that were of Col. Hacker's regiment in the north, and ap- pointed to be a part of Col. Henry Cromwell's regiment, should be continued here this summer, and employed under Col. Hacker. For making up the legiment of Col. Hen. Cromwell, we conceive you will have means to do it there, either out of the horse recruits now sent over, or otherwise ; the regiments so made up to be put on the Irish establishment, and the three troops continuing here paid upon the English account. If it cannot be done there, the Council wiU take it into further consideration, so that the numbers appointed for that place are not diminished. [/, O-"), %>. 47.] STATE PAPERS. 51 1650. "March 19. Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State to the Commissioners for Assessing Money upon the Ordinance of Parliament in county Devon, for Ireland. It is now more than two years since the ordinance was passed of 20^000?. a month for six months for Ireland, and notwithstanding aU the neces- sity of the service, and many letters for expedition, it is but very lately that any assessment thereof has been made, and but three months ^hereof to be collected at once, and the other after, which will much hinder the business. We have given warrants for pay- ment for goods long since delivered on contract for the Irish service, the time for payment of which is passed. The commonwealth .suffers much that payment is not punctually made, and the rates of aU things will be much heightened thereby in future contracts, and great loss comes to the public treasury by that which is no advan- tage to any particular man, unless in forbearance for a time of their particular inconsiderable assessment. We therefore desire you to issue your warrants forthwith for the present collection of the whole of the six months, that it may be immediately brought in to satisfy the engagements that are contractors for the future. upon it, for the better encouragement of [/. 95, p'p. 47, 48.] March 19. Whitehall. Council of State to John Jackson. There is a warrant issued to you for payment of some money to Col. Ryves out of the last 18,000^. of the 150,000?., and as there is necessity for his speedy dispatch, many of his men being already raised and a charge upon the country, we desire you to take up at interest money for that purpose, if you can- not otherwise furnish it out of any intervals that may fall out in the payments upon the 60,000?., of which money we would have you make what use you can, keeping to aU. contractors the right of their course ; but you are to take up no more at interest than you cannot otherwise supply. [/. 95, p. 48.] March 19. Council of State to the Lord General. There are certain sums to Whitehall. i3e sent to Bristol and Chester, and thence to the forces in Ireland ; when the army treasurers apply to you for convoy, let them have what is necessary for bringing such money from the sevei-al jaarts where it has been raised to the ports aforesaid. [/. 95, p. 48.] March 19. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Muscovy Company's business, represented by Rich. Gatonbe, be postponed until Thursday week, when_ all parties are to attend. Order — upon an order of the Council of State of 31 December, authorising the committee to receive the petitions of .such widows as have lost their hu.sband.s at sea in the service, and to give them re- wards not exceeding lOZ., and on consideration of the petition of Eliz. Wilson, widow, with a certificate from the committee of the Trinity House that Nicholas Wilson, late boatswain of the Mary Eose, her husband, served 22 years, and was boatswain of the said ship 14 years, until the late disaster befel the ship in which he was cast away, leaving petitioner with five small children in a very sad and distressed condition — that the collector.s for prize goods pay her D 2 52 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. 101. out of prize money in their hands, and like sums to Aim Mathew, Susan Netley, and Margaret Green, who also lost their husbands in the Mary Kose. Order — on the petition of Eliz. Wright, on behalf of herself and divers poor mariners and their widows lately belonging to the Hunter of Dover, — that Wm. Jessop attend this committee next Tuesday and bring with him all "acquittances and letters of attorney in his hands, concerning money received from Capt. Crandley belonging to petitioners. [1. 12S, pp. 271-273.] March 19. Admiralty Committee to [the Ordnance officers]. Having received information that the guns lately cast away in the Mary Rose are recoverable by care and industry, we desire you to use all means for recovering them accordingly. [/. 123,^3. 271.] March 10. Admiralty Committee to the Treasurers of the Chest at Chatham. On consideration of ^ the petition of Eliz. Wilson, widow, the truth being confirmed by a certificate from the Trinity House, we or- dered her 101. for her present relief out of the prize money; for her future subsistence we recommend her to your care, for the settling of a yearly pension upon her, and desire you to certify us what pension you conceive fit. [J. 123, jx 272.] March if. 10. Wan-ant l_)y C'harles II. to Secretary Sir Edw. Nicholas to pre- Breda. pare a commission for his signature, appointing Lord Ejrthin Lieu- tenant General under James, Marquis of Montrose, and when signed, to aflix the privy signet thereto. [| page.] March 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1, Note that Col. Morley this day took the engagement. 2. To inform Lord Robartes that the Council think fit he should not repair to his residence in the West for eight months, unless Parliament or Council of State give order in the meantime to the contrary. 3. Lord Robartes allowed to make his choice of a residence, so that it is not in the West, or within the late lines of communication, during the said time. 4. Lord Robartes to give security, with two sureties in 20,000L, not to remove out of that county where he shall choose his residence for the said eight months, nor hold any correspondence with the enemy, nor do ought to the prejudice of the commonwealth. .5. Lord Robartes, between this and Monday next, to signify to Council the place he shall choose for his residence, and enter into recognizances before directed. C. The petition of Mr. Leat to be read to-morrow. 7. Also the report of the Admiralty judges, concerning the ship Unity. 8. The petition of the East India Company, for a ^varrant for keeping the men from pressing that are ready to go M'lth tAvo of their ships to the East Indies. STATE PAPERS. 53 1650. March 20. March 20. Whitehall. March 20. March |-^. Breda. March 21. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. Gominissioiis to be issued to the officers named in a letter from Kettering of the 11th inst. to command in Northamptonshire, in the new militia. [I. 64, p. 105.] 11. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-war. We have before written you for repayment of 4,000Z. of the 10,000L lent you last December, which was to be repaid in a month, or sooner if needed. We have forborne it as long as those other affairs of the common- wealth could bear, but must now make use of that money, and therefore desire you to pay back such 4,000^. to Mr. Frost. [Also I. 95, p. 49.] Note in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commissioners have returned a survey of the Prophet of Dieppe, a French vessel, and find that she carries eight guns, but may be made to bear 10 or 12 ; that she is 120 tons' burden, and with some charge, may be made fit for a man-of-wai'. [/. 123, 2^- 274.] 12. Wai-rant by Charles II. to Su- Edward Nicholas to prepare a com- mission constituting James, Lord Eythin, Lieutenant General under James, Marquis of Montrose, of the armies and forces under the command of the said marquis, with authority to put in execution all the powers granted to the marquis, according to his orders. Order in Parliament that the offices of postmasters, inland and foreign, ought to be in the sole power and disposal of the Parliament. That it be referred to the Council of State to consider of the offices of postmasters, and of aU the interests of those persons who claim any, how the same may be settled for the advantage and safety of the commonwealth, and to take order for the present manage- ment thereof [/. 88, p. 13, Vol. II., Sos. 13, 14.] Day's Proceedings. Windsor Castlo and lands to be March 21. Council of State. 1. The Acts drawn considered to-morrow. 8. The petition of Michael Smalley referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with the Generals of the fleet. 4. Mr. Frost to look up the papers relating to Mrs. Puckeiing, and prepare a letter from Council to the Archduke, on her behalf 5. Mr. Frost to pay the bill of the guard who brought Kop prisoner. 6. The Act prepared for the mihtia to be read to-morrow. 9. Capt. Digby, late from Ireland, with his commission from the Lord Lieutenant, referred to the Irish Committee. [/. 64, pp.107, 108.] Council of State to Sylvanus Wood, Wm. Strafford and Rich. Ayleworth. Order has been heretofore given, from the late Com- mittee at Derby House, and by this Council, to make Sudely Castle untenable, lest being possessed by the enemy, it should be made use of to the prejudice of the peace and safety of the commonwealth. It is suggested that the making it untenable has been very jireju- March 21. Whitehall. 54 DOMESTIC 1650. March 21. Whiteliall. March 21. WhitehaU, March 22. Vol. IX. dicial to the State and to the inheritance of Lord Chandos ; we desire you to inquire into it, and report thereon. [/. 95, pp. 49, 50.] Council of State to the judges of the circuit for South Wales. We enclose a petition from four soldiers, now prisoners at Presteign, in Eadnorshire, and as we cannot know the truth of the matter, by- reason of the great distance, we desire you, if it be true, not to let them be oppressed by the jury, or the malicious combination of witnesses. [J. 95, p. 50.] Council of State to Col. Harrison to the same effect. [J. 95,^. 50.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. The report given in by the Admiralty Judges to the House, concerning the case of Huet Leat, to be sent for. 3. The business of the search of Lady Carlisle to be examined before a Committee next Monday, the Lieutenant of the Tower to attend ; Sir Hen. MUdmay, Col. Wauton, Col. Morley, Mr. Bond, Earl of Denbigh, and Sir Wm. Armyne, to form such committee. 4. Col. James Whitelock and Lieut.-Col. Warcup to be added to the Militia Committee for county Oxford. 5. The desire of Col. Pride for 501., in part pa3rtnent of money expended by him in raising recruits for Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 6. The business of settling the inland post to be considered to- morrow, in pursuance of the order of Parliament, and Mr. Prideaux to confer with Council thereon. 7. The Bill for the militia to be considered to-morrow. 8. The information against Sir Christopher Hatton to be looked up, and sent to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, that he may report it to the House. 9. Mr. Frost to pay the Governor of Warwick Castle 101. for keeping Col. Eyres, according to order of Council. 10. The petition of the town of Faversham referred to the Admiralty Committee, and especially to the care of Col. Wauton. II. Mr. Kinnersley to have a warrant to send to York for the removing Wardrobe there, belonging to the late King, and out of it to accommodate the lodgings of Sir Wm. Masham in Whitehall. 14. The letter to the Archduke Leopold, on behalf of Mrs. Pucker- ing, now in Flanders, approved. 15. To send to the Governor of Carmarthen, enclosing the letter from Christopher Kogers, and desire him to inquire whether there is such a person, and to examine the business. 16. Mr. Frost to inquire whether Mrs. Bashfield, mentioned in the above letter, resides at or near the Golden Lion,. near the Savoy, Strand. 17. The proposals made by Lieut.-Col. Barrow, on behalf of Sir Chas. Coote, referred to the Irish Committee. 18. Sir Hen. Mildmay to move the Lord General to order Col. Desborow to take care that the soldiers who are in the West, for transportation to Ireland, be kept from oppressing the country, and that their officers take care that they pay their quarters. STATE PAPEES. 55 1650. Vol. IX. March 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 19. Col. Ryves to take special care that the soldiers of his regi- ment, now marching for Ireland, pay their quarters, and do not oppress the country in their march ; the captains and officers to march with their companies. 20. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 21. Squire to be committed prisoner to Newgate, for having been in arms against Parliament, and for other contempts and mis- demeanors. 22. Squire and likewise Middleton, and the witnesses against him, to be taken before the Recorder of London, who is to brad over both prosecutor and witnesses to appear agaiast him at the next sessions. 23. Mr. Seijeant to give a return in virriting of what is done upon all warrants directed to him from Council. 24. The committee for examinations, or any other committee to whom the examination of any person is committed, to have power, if they find the accusation be trivial, to release them. 25. Sir Ralph Maddison and Mr. Robinson to be sent for. 26. The business moved by Mr. Scott referred to Col. Pm'efoy and himself. 27. Lady Carlisle's business to be considered next Thursday. 28. Widow Evans, relict of Rice Evans, who was slain in Alders- gate Street, by Marston, upon the execution of a warrant of council, to be paid 60^. by Mr. Frost, for relief of herself and two children. 29. The reports from the Irish Committee, on proposals presented to them by Lieut.-Col. Barrow, on behalf of the forces under the command of Sir Chas. Coote, Lord*President of Connaught, approved, [See ivarrants. I. 64, pp. 109-112,] Council of State to Mi\ Strickland. Having been informed that the Scotch King, in his journey to Breda, had many English in his company, and divers of them persons of quality, we desire you to ascertain what English they are that came with him from France, or that are with him at Breda, and especially such as are persons of quahty, and send us notice of it with aU expedition. [7. 95, p. 51.] March 22. Council of State to Wm. Atwood, Treasurer of the Company of Whitehall. Merchant Adventurers at Hamburg, Robert Parker, and four others. We formerly wrote your deputy, in pursuance of an order of Parlia- ment, to propound the engagement to the merchants of the English nation residing there, but on account of his coming from thence, it was not done ; we have therefore agaia sent instructions to you for that service, and authorise you to propound the same, and make a return to us Avith aU expedition. [/. 95, p. 51.] March 22, Order of the Admiralty Committee that the collectors for prize goods pay 81. to Ann, widow of Benjamin Brooke, who was cast away in the Mary Rose ; 101. to Eliz. Parsons, and 81. to Diana Jones, whose husbands were also cast away in the Mary Rose. [J. 123, p. 275.] March 22. Whitehall. 56 DOMESTIC 1650. ^(^^- I^- March 22. Charles II. to the Marquis of Montrose. The necessity of my affairs Broadhall. j^^^g obliged me to renew the former trusts and commissions concerning Scotland ; the more to encourage you in my service, and to renew your confidence in my resolutions, both touching myself and you, I have thought fit by this to signify to you that I will not do anything concerning the affairs of that kingdom without having your advice, and will not do anything that shall be prejudicial to your commis- sion. [0(ypy, J page, Vol. II., No. 109,] March 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Petitions to be read and dispatched on Mondays and Thursdays, from 6 to 7. 2. Every day, when any three members have met, before the Council be full, they shall consider petitions, and give their opinion thereon. 3. Col. Morley, Col. Stapley, and Mr. Challoner to be a committee to examine Woodman, a prisoner. 4. The report concerning Guernsey to be received on Wednesday, and the Committee before whom the business is, to dispatch it by that time. 5. In jjursuance of a former order, to declare to Lord Robartes that the Council leaves it to him to take his election of the four counties offered by himself, viz., Suffolk, Cambridge, Essex, and Surrey. 6. Note that Lord Robartes made choice of the county of Essex for his habitation. 7. Lord Robartes to have until next Wednesday to bring in the names of his sureties. 8. The letter from Wiltshire, ofiering the names of persons to be commissionated in the militia, to be considered on the return of Col. Ludlow. 9. Mr. Prideaux, Attorney-General, to manage the business of the inland post, and be accountable to the commonwealth for the profits quarterly. 10. Sir Wm. Armyne, Col. Stapley, Mr. Bond, Mr. ChaUoner, Mr. Holland, Mr. Scott, and Col. Morley, to be a committee to confer with Mr. Attorney how the posts may be best managed. 12. The Ordnance Committee to make all possible dispatch in preparing the ordnance for the train of artillery for the marching army. 13. Warrant to be issued for payment of 755Z. for transporting pro- visions to Ireland, to John Payne, Wm. Clarke, Eras. Appleby, and Thos. Harringham of Yarmoutli, when the Irish Committee shall be satisfied of the service done, and the account of the debt. 14. Sir Wm. Masham and Mr. Scott to release Richard Woodman upon bail. 15. Also to release Laurence Tawyer and Edw. Hales, prisoners in Newgate. IG. The letter from Sir Charles Goote from Belfast, concerning a post bark, referred to the Admiralty Committee. STATE PAPEES. 57 1650. Vol. IX. March 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 18. The petitions of Mr. Kinnersley and Mi-. Legg, wardrobe keepers, referred to the committee for Whitehall. 20. The petition of George Phillips, Walter Keeble, and three other ship masters, colliers employed in transporting forces for the last year to Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee, who are to examine the certificates of the time of their being in that service, and what has been paid them in advance, &c. [T. 64, p2^- 114-116.] March 23. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order upon the survey of Jonas Shish, &c., of the Prophet of Dieppe, that the Navy Commissioners take information of the first purchase of her, and the charge the owners have been at since they bought her, and return the same with their opinions to the committee. Order — upon a letter from the Navy Commissioners of the 22nd inst., with the contracts and answers of several owners of merchant ships taken up for this summer's expedition, as also upon the petition 'of Michael Smalley, owner of the Nicholas, referred to them by the Council of State — that Smalley, Hopton, and the rest of the owners of the said ships, — viz., Capt. William Jacob of the Trade's Increase, and Capt. Stanton of the Elizabeth, — attend this committee next Monday. Order on the answer of Mr. Smyth, part owner of the Crescent, that the Navy Committee imprest 300?. to Mr. Smyth, for speedily setting forth the said ship according to contract, to be abated out of the first four months' pay. Order that Dr. Walker attend to confer with the committee on the following jDroposals of the Generals of the fleet, viz. : That if any enemy take any prize belonging to any friend of the commonwealth, and sell it before adjudication in the Admiralty Court established within the territories of him from whom they pretend their commission, such enemy, being apprehended, be punished as a 23irate. That an order be granted that every governor of any fort, garrison, &c. near the sea coast, receive into custody and allow maintenance to any prisoner taken at sea, and committed by the Admirals ; and that the said governor re-deliver such prisoners when required by the Generals, or exchange them for any other prisoners of war, as the Generals shall think fit. Order referrmg the petition of the East India Company, for a war- rant to keep their men (220 in number) from being pressed, to the Generals of the fleet, to do as they conceive most advantageous for the service. Orders on petitions, that the collectors for prize goods pay 8/. to Mary, widow of Jonatlaan Cason ; 71. to Mary, widow of Daniel Awdry, armourer ; and 61. to Mary, widow of Henry Walton ; all cast away in the Mary Rose. [/. 123, 2^P- 275-277.] 58 DOMESTIC 1650. March 25. March 25. Whitehall. March 25, Whitehall. March 25. Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. To write Col. Pyne to give an account of the matters referred to in his letter to the Generals, and to take care the acts and ordinances of Parliament are observed. 3. To request the House that the Act prepared by Council, and reported by Lord Commissioner Whitelock, for publishing Acts of Parliament by the sheriffs of the several coimties, may be speedily considered, as for want of it, many commands of Parliament are not so soon dispersed as the service requires. 4. 601. to be paid to Col. Syler, governor of Boston, by Mr. Frost, to make Tattershall Castle untenable. 5. Mr. Gurdon added to the Committee for Examinations, and they to further examine the business of the discovery now made, and report to CouncU, if sitting ; but if not, to secure the persons engaged therein, in such manner and place as they think fit, till the former order of Council be declared. 7. All the back-doors opening into Spring Gardens to be shut up. 8. That part of the letter of Lieut.-Col. Reed, Governor of Poole, relating to the non-signing of the engagement by to be sent to the committee for plundered ministers, who are to take such course that he may not prejudice the public peace, or the safety of that place where he now is. 9. To request the House to appoint some further penalty upon those having places of trust who refuse to take the engagement, and yet presume to act, as mayors, &c. 10. To consider next Wednesday what is fit to be offered to the House, for repressing licentious and seditious preaching by many ministers, against the present Government. 11. The Act for the MUitia to be considered to-morrow. [/. 64, pjy. 117, 118.] Council of State to the Hon. Charles Howard, High Sheriff of Cumberland. We received yours on the publishing the Acts of Par- liament sent you, and the observance of the fast, and are glad to find that place in so good a temper, and doubt not but you will have a watchful eye to preserve the county in peace, and to prevent all endeavours of enemies and disaffected persons. [/. 95, j^- 51.] CouncU of State to the Revenue Committee. Mi'. Thelwall, agent at BrusseUs, states that his salary has been unpaid for a year, which we are very sorry to hear, it being impossible for him comfortably to do service when he is so far neglected, and put to such diffictdties for subsistence ; we therefore desire you to ascertain how much he is in an-ear, and give order that he may be speedily paid. [/. 95, 2'- 52.] Council of State to the Army Treasurers. Upon the transportation of the forces to Guernsey under Col. Cox, there was five months' pay advanced to them, which is now out, and if they should come to live upon the island, being very poor, it would both ruin and disaffect those who are now well affected, and the island. Three months' pay should be forthwith advanced for those forces, so as to prevent such inconveniences, [/. 95, 2'>- 53.] STATE PAPEES. 59 1650. March 25. WhitehaU. March 25. Whitehall. March 25. Vol. IX. Cotmcil of State to the Army Committee, to similar effect, re- questing them to give direction to the Treasurers-at-War to send away the three months' pay. [I. 95, p. 53.] Council of State to Col. Birch. Your letter, as to exempting cer- tain parishes in raising ',a regiment of militia for the assistance of your garrison, is still under consideration, but meantime you are to use your power in the charging and . levying of men, withoiit any exemption, which might occasion some exception ; you may have allotted to your share such part of the county towards Liverpool as may be convenient for the purpose you wiite of If your fellow commissioners present you for one of the colonels, you are to take care that the enclosed order is executed, and that in such a way that no aifront be put upon you in the doing of it. We shall look to have a speedy account of your militia, and that your fellow commissioners are intent upon that work, and the instructions sent them. [/. 95, p. 54.] Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on the petition of Thos. Page for release out of Peterhouse, being willing to take the engagement, and serve the State, — for a report to the Council of State, that he may be set at liberty, upon his taking the engagement, and giving security never to act prejudicially to the commonwealth, by sea or land. Order on the petitions and certificates of Elinor Fowler and Prudence Allen, who lost their husbands in the Mary Rose, that the collectors for prize goods pay each of them 61. Order that Capt. Wm. Jacob give the owners of the Increase notice to attend the Committee to-morrow. Order — on debate of the business between the shipmasters and the merchants, touching the lading for HoUand from the port of London in English and Dutch vessels, turn for turn, and last for last, and touching their petition for convoys for securing that trade to Hol- land, — that the governors and assistants and society of the Merchant Adventurers of England, and all other merchants trading to Holland and Zealand, with the shipmasters, meet and confer with Dr. Walker, and prepare a draft of an order, according to the debate of this Committee of the 11th instant, with consent of both parties, to be offered to the Council of State for regulating this matter, for the present, with all requisite clauses, one of which is to be that the Council recommends it to the Generals of the fleet to provide convoys for this business, unless otherwise directed ; and that Dr. Walker make a return with all expedition. [1. 123, 2^P- 278, 279.] March 25. 15. Account of the receipts from tonnage and poundage and petty customs in London for the past quarter; total 5 1,071 Z. 9s. 5d. [2 pages.] March 20. Order in Parliament that power be given to the Council of State to send away from London and Westminster, and any place within 20 mUes of the same, aU persons prejudicial to the safety of Parlia- ment, and all persons so ordered to remove are to confoi-m thereto. 60 DOMESTIC 1650. ^01" IX- on pain of the penalties in the Act for removing Papists, &c., from London and Westminster. March 26. Order in Parliament, — the Act for'establishing the High Court of Justice being read and passed, — that the Council of State take care that it is published. [/. 88, 'p. 14.] March 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. John Caithness, lately come from Scotland, to be summoned to attend. 4. Sir Henry Vane, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Sir Hen. MUdmay, and Sir Wm. Constable, to be a committee to confer with the Lord General about the present state of afiairs, and to let him know what informations are received from Scotland, and_].of their readiness to invade England, and what resolutions have been taken for a force to be ready to take' the field ; and to consider with him at what place he may best be, with his forces, in order to look to the safety of the commonwealth against all impressions from any place, and to acquaint him with all the intelligence received concerning these affairs. 5. The Ordnance Committee to consider the return of the survey of Tilbury Fort, and report what is fit to be done for its reparation. 6. The petition of Thomas Hooke recommended back to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 7. To refer back to the Irish Committee to consider of the best and most expeditious way of raising and sending over recruits to Ulster. 8. The proposition of Capt. St. George, for raising recruits for the north of Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 8c(.. The new fort at Dartmouth to be slighted. 9. The Committee which confers with the army ofiicers to consider whether Dunster and Taunton castles are fit to be demolished. 10. Colonel Bennett to examine Thornborough, who was taken prisoner with Slingsby, under the disguise of his servant, and return the examinations. 11. Mr. Frost to prepare instructions, upon the report of Dr. Exton, in the case of the ship Concord. 15. The Act for sale of delinquents' estates to Ijc brought in to-morrow. [1.64,^5^.119,120.] March 26. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on information by the Navy Commissioners of the deamess of beef and pork at this season, and that they have to jjrovide more at this time of the year than was intended, by reason of fitting forth more ships than were at first appointed, and upon conference with the generals of the fleet, — that this Committee, finding that the Irish squadron may liave provisions cheaper and as good in Ireland, recommend to the Council of State, liy Col. Wauton, that all the ships of the Irish squadron be victualled l)y the Navy Connnissioncrs with beef and poiic foi- three months, and the I'est of the provisions be supplieil in Ireland, either by appointing some STATE PAPERS, 61 1650. Vol. IX. man of that squadron for the service, or else indenting with the several pursers. Order that the three contracts, and the ansvi^ers of the owners of the Nicholas, Trade's Increase, and Elizabeth, taken up ^by the Navy Commissioners, be presented to the Council of State by Col. Wauton, with the opinion of the Committee that such vessels should not be employed, but the owners proceeded against for their abuse to the State ; and that the Generals of the fleet be desired to consider how three ships may be had to supply their room, and to be set forth to sea with all expedition. [See also I. 64, ^Jj?- 125, 126.] Note that Mr. Langhorne attended according to order, and informed that he paid Capt. Crandley 5001. for the use of the Earl of Warwick. Mr. Jessop also appeared, with the papers he was desired to bring concerning mariners of the Hunter of Dover, and stated that the papers were his Lord's discharge, and therefore he could not leave them ; whereupon he was ordered to make a schedule of all the writings in his hands about that business, and certify the state thereof The consideration of Sir Chas. Coote's letter from Belfast of 16 Feb. concerning a post bark, — referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee by the Council of State, — is thought[pi'operfor the considera- tion of the Committee for Irish affairs. [J. 123, pp. 280, 281.] March 26. 16. Marquis of Montrose to the King. I received yours of 12 Jan., Kii-kwall iu with that mark of your favour wherewith you have honoured me, ' ^'^^' and for which I can make no other acknowledgement but with the more alacrity to abandon my life for your interests, with that in- tegrity that you and aU the world shall see that it is not your fortunes, but you, in whatsoever fortune, that I make sacred to serve. I will not trouble you with particulars, but in a very few days, send some eminent jjersons to render you a full account of aU. Meantime, if I may make so bold, I wish you would, from all former experiences, have a serious eye upon the too open crafts used against you in this conjuncture, and would be so just to yourself as, ere you make a resolve upon your affairs or your person, you may be wisely pleased to hear the zealous opinions of your faithful servants, who have nothing in their hearts nor before their eyes but the joy of your prosperity and greatness, which shall ever be my only passion arid study. [2 pages.] March 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of John Williamson & Co., owners of the Hope of Delft's Haven, to be sent to the advocate and proctor, and they required to appear before the Admiralty Court, that the matter may be brought to a re-hearing, according to the order of 11 Feb. last, and the Admiralty judges to proceed therein according to law with all expedition, that justice may be done to them, they being strangers. 2. Sii John Gell to be committed to the Tower on suspicion of treason, and kept close prisoner until his examination is perfected, and the Committee to perfect the examinations with all expedition. 62 DOMESTIC 1650. March 27. March 27. Whitehall. March 27. Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) 3. The rest of the prisoners in this business to be committed to such prisons as Council thinks fit, until their examinations are perfected. 4. The members of the House for Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, and Mr. Heveningham, to confer with the Council to-morrow, about some public business. 6. The desire of Sir Chas. Coote, for a post bark between England and the north of Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 7. The business of the militia to be considered to-morrow, and the members of the Council who are in town to be present. 9. A letter to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland read and approved. 10. Wm. Rowe, Scoutmaster- General, to be a special messenger to carry it over. 11. To consider next Thursday what is fit to be offered to the House, for the suppression of such ministers as declaim openly in the pulpit against the proceedings of the present government. 12. The prisoners taken at sea by Capt. Wyan, and now at Ips- wich, to be committed to the common gaol in order to trial. 13. In pursuance of an order of the House this day, the Act con- stituting the High Court of Justice to be proclaimed by the Serjeant- at-Arms, in the Palace Yard, Westminster, and at the Exchange in Exchange time, by beat of di'um and sound of trumpet. 18, 19. Reports from the Admiralty Committee as on pp. 60, 61. [7.64,;29^. 123-126.] Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. There was an order of Parliament, and a letter from the Speaker sent you long since, concerning your coming to Parliament, but as we do not know whether the same have come to your hands, or in what condition your affairs are in order to your coming over, or of your resolution therein, we have sent an express messenger with this, to let you know that our affairs here are very urgent, and that we desire your presence and assistance. [/. 9-5, 'p- 55-] Council of State to James Powell at Bristol. By the enclosed agreement you will perceive that Col. Ryves is to raise, march, and ship at Biistol 600 men, in six companies, besides officers, and that the quarters upon mustering, during stay at the waterside, victuals on board, and the shipping not only of such men, but of any super- numerary recruits raised, with a month's pay, being 18s. 4f?. to be paid to the colonel, are to be provided and paid by the State. In order thereto, the Council have given waiTant to the Treasurcrs- at-War to transmit 1,000?. to you upon account, which you are to issue carefully, and return an account of If the colonel and his officers shall raise and sliip so many supernumerary men that the money will not defray the whole charge, you are to take up what you want, not exceeding 500/., and charge it by bill of exchange upon the Council, at 10 days' sight. Col. Ryves has ordered all his officers to rendezvous with their companies at Bristol, by 9 Apiil next ; and you will therefore do well to provide shipping for them, and if you cannot get so many STATE PAPERS. 63 1650. Vol. IX. ships as will ship them aU at one time, you are to ship as many off as you have shipping for, as soon as the wind serves, so that the men may not be kept here, to be a burden to the county, or an unneces- sary charge to the State. You are to direct them to land at Youghall, if the wind serves, otherwise at Cork or Eansale ; and upon mustering, to allow 8d. a day to every soldier, to pay quarters during their stay for a wind, and to take care that no free quarter be taken, or other misdemeanors committed by them during their stay. The Council notices that the rates paid by you last winter, for transportation of foot and horse to Munster, are excessively dear, considering what is paid from Chester to Dublin, which is about the same distance Bristol is from Youghall, the State paying but 2s. 6cl. for every footman and 10s. for every horseman from Chester ; let them speedily understand the lowest rates for the transportation of each foot and horse soldier to Munster, advising with the governor and mayor of Bristol, and such others as you shall think fit ; and upon return of the rates, you shall receive orders to press any vessel for the service that refuses to go upon these terms. [I. 9-5, 2^i'- 56-58.] March 27. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the charge against Capt. Swanley, jun., exhibited by Rich. Hacktree, be further considered, and the party examined on Friday, when Hacktree is to bring his witnesses. The business between the Muscovy Company and Thomas Anderson adjourned until to-morrow week, at request of the said company, their counsel not being able to attend to-moiTow. The letter of the Navy Commissioners, concerning the fleet that is to go southward, to be considered to-morrow. [/. 123, pj). 281, 282.] March 27. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Committee. Charles Walley of Chester, who manages the affairs of Ireland there, has disbursed 150^. to Capt. Pacey, for victualling the Mary frigate, ordered upon special service for the north of Ireland, and has returned a bill of exchange for the 150?. upon the Navy Commissioners, signed by Capt. Pacey and Mr. Walley ; the bill Ijeing refused acceptance, we acquaint you that the said money was disbursed by WaUey, by order of the Council of State, and recommend you to issue an order to the Navy Commissioners to accept the said bill, and sign a waiTant for payment thereof accordingly. [/. 12.3, pt- 283.] [March 27.] 17. Note of the proportion of powder and other ordnance stores required for the supply of Portsmouth. [1 page.] March 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The relation made by Giles Barrow, of the refusing of a Dutch man-of-war, now in the Thames, to be searched, i-eferred to the Admiralty Committee, to take care that such assistance may be given to the searchers as may enable them to do their office without affront. 64 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. March 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The security tendered by Lord Eobartes being conceived insuffi- cient, the business to be considered to-morrow. 3. Capt. Jones to be discharged from imprisonment, taking the engagement, and giving security to be forthcoming when sent for, and not doing anything prejudicial to the commonwealth. 0. Mr. Robinson to attend next Monday. 6. Two chaldrons of coals to be allowed to the guards for firing. 7. The petition of John Barton, for a warrant to carry 500 quarters of malt to Ireland from Southampton, referred to tlae Irish Com- mittee. 9. The instructions for the militia of London approved. 10. The Irish Committee to consider where the moneys shall be had out of which the said reports shall be satisfied, 10a. The petition of Capt. Ingle referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee. 11. Mr. Frost to pay 100/. to such person as the Committee for considering what is necessary for entertaining ambassadors shall appoint, for a coach and crimson velvet by them bought for the use of the State. 12. Mr. Frost to pay such moneys as the said Committee shall give him bills for. 13. Mary Hulme, according to her petition, to have liberty to take her legal course against Peter Gifford, formerly committed by Council, provided he be not discharged of his imprisonment without further direction of Council. [I. 64, 2^^- 127, 128.] March 28. Council of State to Mr. Bacon at Ipswich. The prisoners brought Whitehall, to Ipswich by Capt. Wyan, whom he took about Helvoet, are to re- main in the common gaol, in order to their trial. [J. 95, p. 62.] March 28. Council of State to Col. Sydenham. The Council, considering your Whitehall, desire for trees for repairing the foi-tifications of the Isle of Wight, have granted a warrant to Mr. Hildesley, steward of the New Forest, to furnish 50 such as are not useful for the navy. You are therefore to take care they are employed for the purposes intended. [/. 95, 20. 62.] March 28. Council of State to Col. Sydney [Governor of Dover Castle]. The Whitehall, prisoners in your custody taken for piracy are to be sent to the common gaol of the county for trial. We enclose a warrant to the sheriff, which you are to send him, with your directions where to receive the prisoners. [/. 95, p. 63.] March 28. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. There was a warrant Whitehall, directed to you to transmit to Mr. Powell at Bristol 1,000/. of the money that was to be paid -you from Goldsmiths' Hall, for the trans- portation of Col. Ryves' regiment to Ireland ; but as the money is not ready, and the transportation cannot be delayed, we desire you to supply it out of the 6,000/. remaining to be paid to Mr. Frost, lent by him to you, which we shall forbear to call for, for one month. You are to ])ay the 1,000/. according to the direction of the warrant of the 27th inst. [J. 95, p. 63.] STATE PAPEES. 65 1650. March 28. March- 29. Vol. IX. Statement in the Admiralty Committee that Mr. Jessop, according to the order of the 26th inst., returned a note of what papers he has, concerning the mariners of the Hunter of Dover. [7. 123, p. 283.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. The QOl. formerly ordered to be paid to Col. Syler, for demo- lishing Tattershall Castle, is to be paid for his use to John Wincop, a person weU known to Sir Wm. Armyne. 5. Mr. Attorney to attend next Monday. 6. The commission given to Capt. John Pennifather by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, for command of a company of foot, referred to the Irish Committee. 7. The 16 regiments of foot to be tilled up to 1,200 in a regiment, in order to have 8,000 foot for a field army this summer. 8. A regiment of foot of 1,200, and a regiment of horse of 600, to be appointed for the guard of the Parliament and city, when the rest of the forces of the army shall be drawn out to action in the field. 9. The debate on the sailing of the fleet southward to be taken up again this day fortnight. II. The draft of the Act for setting to sale some delinquents' estates to be considered next Monday. 12. Mr. Scott and Sir James Harrington added to the committee on the business of Sir Peter Richaut. 13. Report of the committee appointed to consider where the moneys due to seamen for carrying horse and other provisions to Ireland should be satisfied, that^— not finding any money set apart for this or like purposes except 17,000?., being the last moneys due upon the 150,000?. ordinance upon the Excise ; and finding not only occasion of present money to pay the seamen, biUs of exchange, and other disbursements for Ireland, and to provide arms and ammunition, and to raise recruits for the north of Ireland, — they think Council should consider how the said 17,000Z. due upon the Excise may be immediately advanced for the aforesaid purposes, and how money may be had to defray the future incident charges of Ireland. They suggest, — First, that there being 80,000?. due upon the old ordinances for Ireland, over and above aU charges thereon, and the Irish Committee sitting at the Star Chamber not bringing it in, the House should be moved to invest the Council, to whom the affairs of Ireland are committed, Avith the powers of the said Committee of the Star Chamber, for bringing in the said moneys. Secondly, whereas the House has ordered certain delinquents' estates, formerly set apart for raising 50,000?. for Ireland, to be sold, and the money employed for Ireland, Council be moved to endeavour the speedy passing of that BiU. The State of the Forces of the Commonwealth in Enacland 14. Twelve regiments of horse, consisting, besides officers, of 4,340 ; one regiment of dragoons under Col. Okey, of six troops, 60 in a troop. 2. E 66 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- I^- March 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) Sixteen regiments of foot, some of a 1,000, and some of 800, besides the single companies in the several garrisons. That seven regiments of foot of the standing army be set apart for the field force, and these to consist of 1,200 in a regiment, to make up 8,000 foot for the field. That one regiment of 1,200 foot to be for the ordinary guard of the Parliament and City, Also one regiment of 600 horse. For the Security of the West. 15. That a regiment of foot and of horse, and a troop of dragoons, besides the single companies in the western garrisons, be for the ordinary guard of the West. For the Security of Wales and the Counties adjacent beyond the Severn. 16. That there be one regiment of horse and one troop of dragoons, besides the foot at Gloucester, and other garrisons in those parts. For the Security of the Eastern Association, and Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. 17. That there be one regiment of the standing army, besides the garrisons in those parts, three troops for the one, and three for the other. That seven regiments of horse be set apart for the marching force, to be filled up when Council shall think seasonable, into 100 in a troop. The regiment of horse to be appointed for the guard of Parliament and City to be fiUed up to 600. The two regiments of horse for Wales and the East to be filled to 80 in a troop. The regiment for the West to remain 80 in a troop. Of the 16 regiments of foot of the standing army, not only the seven set apart for the field force, but the nine intended for the garrisons to be filled up forthwith to 1,200 in a regiment. An additional estimate of the pay of the army to be made according to the aforesaid votes. 18. To report to Parliament that for the preservation of public peace, and to be in a posture to prevent, suppress, and break all insuiTections or invasions, there should be an army in the field of 12,000 horse and foot, disengaged from other service. In order whereto, they have resolved that the 16 regiments of foot of the standing army, which are besides the single companies in garrisons, be made up 1,200 in a regiment, and that the horse, consisting of 12 regiments, be filled up when they judge seasonable, viz., eight of them to 600 in a regiment, and fom- of them to 480, being now 360 in a regiment, together with a suitable train of artillery. An esti- mate of the increase of charge is herewith presented for approbation. [f. 64, 'p]>' 100-134,] STATE PAPEES. 67 1650. March 29. March 30. March 30. March 30. March 30. Vol. IX. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order, on the deposition of Rich. Hacktree against Geo. Swanley, and his answer, that Col. Wanton submit to the Council of State whether Swanley is fit to be employed in the service of the State. Order — upon certificate from the Navy Commissioners, of the unfitness of the Prophet of Dieppe for the State's use, and upon security formerly given in the Admiralty Coui-t, that the vessel shoiild not be employed to the prejudice of the commonwealth, — that that ship be forthwith discharged, provided she carries no English mariners, and that what goods have been taken out of her be restored. [/. 123, XX 285.] Order in Parliament that the House do not intend the trustees and contractors in the Act [for sale of the goods of the late King, Queen, and Prince] should meddle with any of the horses or deer, and that the Council of State take care for the preservation of the race and breed, and present their opinions to the House. Also consider what goods belonging to the late King, Queen, and Prince, should be preserved for the use of the commonwealth, and report an inventory thereof. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how suificient supplies may be made for the army and navy, and of the forces of each of them, and how that business may be carried on out of the public treasury. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that the trustees and contractors for sale of the fee-farm rents expedite the sale thereof. [/. 88, pp. 15, 16.] Council op* State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The instructions for Eichard Bradshaw, as resident at Hamburg, to be fair written and delivered to him. 2. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to prepare his commission. 3. Mr. Milton to prepare his credential letter. 7. Sir William Constable, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Bond, and Viscormt Lisle added to the Committee for Guernsey, to sit on Monday, when the gentlemen who were sent over as commissioners, and all parties concerned are to have notice. 10. Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Holland, Lord Howard, Viscount Lisle, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Mr. Bond, and Col. Hutchinson to be a com- mittee'to consider what should be reserved out of the late King's goods for the use of the commonwealth, and to prepare an inventory thereof, and report next Wednesday. 12. Mr. Scott to prepare some questions to be put to Rebecca Jermyn. 13. Earl of Salisbury, Lords Howard, Lisle, and Grey, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Art. Hesilrigge, Mr. Bond, Col. Morley, Sir H. Mildmay, Sir W. Constable, and Mr. Scott, to consider how the horses and mares in Tutbury race may be so disposed that the liroed be not lost. E 2 68 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- I^V March 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 14. The House to be moved by Sir Hen. Mildmay that a day and place may be appointed for the meeting of the Commissioners of the High Court of Justice. 15. To consider on Wednesday what to offer to the House, for repressing seditious preaching and invectives of ministers. 17. Commissions to be issued for the mihtia officers for Northamp- tonshire, nominated in a letter from Sir John Dryden and others, on the 27th inst. 18. Mr. Bond and Mi-. Scott to be a committee to examine the arrest of Col. Stamford. 20. Sir Hen. Mildmay to make a report to the House concerning Thomas Thwaites, a prisoner, within 10 days. 21. The Generals of the fleet to put one of those men approved for whom no command was iixed, or some other person of trust, into command of the Providence of London, George Swanley being thought unfit. 23. Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Wauton, Lord Lisle, and Mr. Challoner, to be a committee to examine the business of Crouch, a prisoner. 24. Order, on petition of Harman Barne, that on paying the charges of his apprehension and imprisonment, and giving security to depart within five days from London, and within 20 miles of the late lines of communication, he be discharged, and have a pass to go beyond sea if he desires. Instructions for Richard Bradshaw, resident to the Senate of Hamburg. 1. You are to depart in one of the ships of the Merchant Ad- venturers' Company or otherwise, for Hamburg, with all expedition, and signify your arrival there to the magistrates or other officers. 2. In a convenient time after, you are to demand audience in quality of resident from the commonwealth of England, and in the manner heretofore accustomed by the i-esident of the late King ; to deliver your credentials, and let them know that, whereas there has been a long and ancient alliance between this nation and that city, and mutual trade and commerce, this' commonwealth desires that the same be still continued, and that our merchants and people trading or resident there may enjoy what, has been formerly enjoyed by them, and especially may be under the protection of that State. 3. You are to demand that justice may be done upon those offenders that assaulted and attempted to assassinate the minister of the company of English merchants residing there, and also upon those pirates who took away the deputy of that company, and some other merchants, against whom tliere have been no proceedings ; of the particulars joxi will be informed by the merchants there resident. 4. Upon any application to you by the Deputy and Company of the Mei-chant Adventui-ers residing there, to make your address on their behalf to ilie senate and magistrates, in case of any infringe- STATE PAPERS. 69 March 30. Whitehall. March 30. Whitehall. March 30. Orkney. 1650. Vol. IX. ment of privilege, or injustice, or justice delayed, you are, in the name of the commonwealth of England, to demand that right may be done, and give them all assistance in your power. 5. You are to give notice to Council of all occurrences fit to come to our knowledge, and for that purpose inform yourself what designs are on foot, and what transactions are made in Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark. [/. 64, j)p- 137-141.] Council of State to the Lord General. The isle of Guernsey being in danger, we gave order that some forces should be transported there, which were accordingly sent under Col. Cox, to whom the care of that island was committed. After Col. Cox had continued there a short time, he returned to England without our consent, which being a very dangerous precedent, we refer the matter to you, to proceed as you judge the business deserves, and also to inform yourself in what safety that place is left by the Colonel's absence. [J. 95, p. 65.] Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have seen your letter to the Admiralty Committee, concerning the provisions to be made for the fleet going southward, and desire you to proceed therein with aU expedition, in case resolutions shall be taken for disposing of that fleet to any other service. [/. 95, p. 66.] 18. Hen. May to Secretary Nicholas. As my Lord Montrose intends suddenly to send some extraordinary persons to His Majesty from Scotland, I shall not be so particular with you, but in the general, all things proceed with much expectation. His Excellency marches with 2,000 men, besides those behind that are to secure the landing of General King, who has been detained longer than was expected. The importunity of the country has been very extraordinary for our entering, and within two or three days, we shall march into Scotland. Lords Huntley and Middleton are in a house of my Lord Marshal's, attending His Majesty's commission ; 'tis conceived my Lord Hunt- ley will be very right ; but if he should prove only a superficial friend, his name wdl cei-tainly follow His Majesty's interest. I hope you have good news from Lord Ormond, that you may oblige us here with as good news as we hope to send you suddenly. Present my service to Lord Hopton. My Lord desires you to assist the bearer with your advice, and is much your servant, though he has not sufficient acquaintance with you to write. [1 page."] March. 19. Opinions of Col. H. Price. That His Majesty should well weigh upon what assurance he depends for his army in Ireland, because we here suppose it to be an army united of several interests ; that the Generals have had particular animosities one towards another, and the greatest design is by money to continue those jealousies, and at last to secure one party, to the betraying of the rest of Scot- land. We thus judge Argyle and his confederates are close linked v/ith the prevailing jDarty in England, and Hamilton and the Presbj'- terians wholly looking on the rigid Presbyterian party here. From the first, nothing can be expected but absolute opposition ; from the 70 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. March, other, advantage may be made thus ; — an agreement being made with them, upon terms of safety for His' Majesty's person, it brings the rigid Presbyterians in England to engage. What His Majesty's own party in Scotland is we refer to himself, only we are sure that the true Royalists look on them as on themselves. As for England, the Independent possessed of all the forts, toAvns, navy, and treasure, the Presbyterian yet holds a sUent power, by means of the divines, and the interest of some gentry and nobility, especially in London and the great towns. Their fortunes are yet unshaken, though threatened. Besides (by former use when they held the power) they continue intelligence, which the King's party cannot do, and which may make them considerable, when they shall be fit for His Majesty's reception. Some are rigid for the jus divi- nuTn, of Presbytery, but the greatest part, — ^weary of trouble, and the rod that now hangs over them, — would repent and serve His Majesty ; some purely without fraud, others being assured to be freed from their past facts, their livings and offices preserved to them, and their money laid out in church lands, &c. repaid. The principal heads look at government, and manage aU these under people's interests to their own, which aU that love His Majesty should give way to, and, laying aside all expectations of their own, if these men can do the work, let them receive the thanks of it. His Majesty's party in England is so poor, so disjointed, so severely watched by both the other factions, that it is impossible for them to do anything on their own score ; but if he could beget a good under- standing between his party and the Presb3rterians, they might, under their shadow, rise again ; otherwise nothing but a foreign force can begin the work. We propose, fh'st for Ireland, whether His Majesty can with safety go thither ; first by reason of the jealousies before mentioned ; next, if he goes with no force, he wiU appear too little to his friends, and discourage them. If he draws a considerable power thither, he is sure to encounter all the power that these people can throw on him, and engage so far ofi", and, perhaps, so long a time, that aU his friends will be ruined here, and the present government become acknowledged and habitual. Whether if it be not possible for His Majesty with safety to [go to Scotland and deal] so with the Presbyterians there as to engage [them to join] presently the Presbyterians in England with just Whether if His Majesty yields to their amb[assadors], it is not pro- bable that his power will soon rise again, if once he appear acknow- ledged by his three kingdoms, and his people have liberty to repair to his service. In case the Scots will not comply upon terms of safety for His Majesty and his friends there, to resolve them enemies, and then consider whether to begin the war there or in England, with such forces as he has. He should first begin the head of a council here, to prepare men's affections, in the closest and most sober way ; to raise money for his present support and future service ; to direct all men's endeavours and judge who are most fit to be trusted ; to settle intelligence between His Majesty and this kingdom, that neither he nor his friends may be liable to the falsehood which is too frequent amongst STATE PAPEES. 71 1650. March ? March ? Vol. IX. those who pretend to serve him ; nor when he comes, come upon other measures than what appear clear before hand. To desire His Majesty to attempt nothing but by such a solid council as he shall choose here, and not to depend on undertakings of those who, though meaning weU, assume more than they can perform, and walking singly, often cross each other, and some- times discover what they would effect, by passing it through too many, and those not the best chosen hands. [2 pages imperfect, endorsed by Nicholas ; " Copy of the paper brought by Col. H. Price ? to Beauvais." The passages in brackets are conjectural to supply blanks i/n the original^ 20. to — . I shall clear some things that at first sight you might scruple at in our declaration. And, first, shall desire you to consider] that the Earl of Lanerick made it with such art that there is not any passage in it for which there is not an evasion ; for instance, it is declared that we shaU not make any association or conjunction of forces with any that shall refuse to subscribe the solemn league and covenant. Now this seems to oppose the King's party, but indeed it does not ; for first, it is not yet agreed what an association and conjunction of forces signify, and that being in their power to interpret who shall have the command of the anny, and are our friends, the interpretation would be to our advantage. Next, if the covenant be not offered to the King's party, of which there is nothing said in the declaration, then they cannot properly be said to deny to take it. It is also said that no such power shall be put into the King's hands as shaU. be dangerous to religion. Now the weight of this is in the word such, which is of large and ambiguous extent; and I confess, if the Marquis of Argyle and the clergy were to in- terpret it, I should not like it ; but as it is, we may say that if the King were restored to aU the regal power he formerly had, or to a greater, yet is not that dangerous to religion. And so much may be said for aU. the other passages that seem to be most severe; with so much cunning is that declaration made. [1 page.'] 21. Answer of the Levant Company to the question of the Com- mittee of the Council of State for Trade, as to the best mode of trading to Turkey, whether by a company as now adopted, or by a free trade. It is 74 years since the trade into those seas was first discovered, at which time all the commodities were carried by strangers in Ragusa vessels. Subsequently, certain London mer- chants, at great hazard, sent woollen cloth and other English com- modities overland to Constantinople, and prevailed to be admitted into the dominions of the Grand Seignior, upon whose request they obtained a charter for seven years or longer, if it should be found beneficial ; thereupon the merchants freighted a ship of 200 tons, and sent a present of great value to the Seignior, in the Queen's name ; and thus they both discovered and settled that trade in those dominions, which has ever since continued ; the benefits whereof appeariag, the Queen granted, them the sole trade to the Seignory and that of Ragusa. They have since united the Venice and Turkey 72 DOMESTIC 1G.50. "^"OL. IX. March ? companies, and not as a monopoly, but charging merchants small fines for maintenance. About 20,000 dyed and dressed cloths, besides other English manufactures, are yearly sent into those parts, for which there are returns in raw silks, cotton, wools, mohair, yarn, and goats' wool, by which thousands of poor are daily set on work ; and not only have sufficient quantities of these foreign commodities been imported to serve England, but they have also supplied the Netherlands, France, Portugal, and Germany, with the overplus. Notwithstanding insupportable accidents and interruptions, such as the loss of 20 gTeat ships, taken of late years by the French fleet in the Straits ; the extreme hazard of our estates and trade ; oiu- damage, estimated by Sir Sackville Crow and Hen. Hyde, at above 100,000Z. ; the annual charge of 10,000?. which this trade is unavoidably liable to, and the casual burdens of Avanias, which has brought us thus considerably into debt ; and notwithstanding the emulation and practices of the French, Venetians, and Dutch, for undermining the trade in Turkey, there is not any eminent decay thereof We ask whether it is jjrobable so vast a trade could have been either at first settled, or since continued and supported, under so many difiiculties, among so barbarous a people, and at so remote a distance, without the united counsels and endeavours of this society, which has ever been the means to advance and perpetuate trade. The certainty will be more evident by observing the contrary effects which want of government has produced in the trade of the Dutch and French, the former having been several times beaten out of the trade, and forced to put themselves under the protection of the English, their country meantime being .supplied with Turkish commodities from hence. The French, for want of government and directions from home, and consequently by iU-management of their trade abroad, — everyone regarding his own particular interest only, and not being accountable to a body at home,— have run them- selves _ into gi-eat debt, and dare not trust any of their estate on shore in Turkey. Whereas we, on the other side, keep a constant magazine of many thousand cloths there, which could not be done with security, unless managed by a company ; and we have become so considerable abroad as to be preferred before other nations. We hope that this plain narrative will he accounted sufficient for the continuance of that which has been so successful and bene- ficial, and has never before been questioned, but by an ordinance of 7 March 1643-4 ; and that if any rational objections can be urged agamst our company, we may be informed thereof, and doubt not but to be able to give every satisfaction therein. [2| pages, damar/ed.] April 1. Order in Parliament, that the Commissioners in the Act for establishing the High Court of Justice have the use of the Painted Chamber, where they are to i]ieet next Wednesday, and that they con- sider the charges and conveniences that will be necessary, and pre- sent them to the Council of State, who are required to make payment therefor. That Rich. AsKe and Robt. Nicholas, two justices of the STATE PAPEES. 73 1650. Vol. IX. Upper Bench, John Puleston and Peter War burton, two justices of [the Common Pleas, and Fras. Thorpe and Alex. Rigby, two barons of Exchequer, be appointed Commissioners in the Act for establishinnf the High Court of Justice, and that an Act be brought in for that purpose to-morrow. [/. 88, p. 16.] April 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letters read approved, and to be sent. la. The credential letter for Mr. Bradshaw, resident to the Senate at Hamburg, approved. 2. The committee for posts to meet next Thursday, to confer with Mr. Attorney concerning the settling the inland posts. 3. The report from the Irish Committee, concerning Sir Wm. Cole's raising 700 men, for recruiting his regiment, and 500 for Sir Charles Coote, approved. 4. The Irish Committee to complete the 1,200 men to be raised by Sir Wm. Cole to 3,000, to be employed in Ulster. 5. Mr. Bond and Mr. Scott to confer with the Excise Commis- missioners, concerning the lending of 6,000?. upon the credit of the last 18,000?. of the 150,000?. 7. Mr. Lloyd to carry the letter to be sent by express to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 8. Rosamond Pomfrett, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be bailed by a justice of peace, but to be ready to answer for the crime for which she has been committed. 9. Col. Ludlow, Sir Wm. Constable, Col. Hutchinson, and Col. Stapley to be a Committee to examine Mr. Harper, Mr. Harcourt and MJr. Parratt, prisoners in the Serjeant's hands. 11. Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Hen. Vane, and Sir Wm. Constable to go to the Lord General, with the ojainion of Council that the governors and officers of garrisons should presently attend their charge, in respect of the danger of the times ; and that the officers of all the regiments of horse and foot should be also commanded to go to their regiments, except such as the Lord General shaU find just cause to grant dispensations to, for continuance here. 12. The Committee that examines Sir John Gell to dispose of the trunks, apparel, and evidences, so that they may be safely keiDt, untU further order. 13. In pursuance of the order of Pai-liament of this day, all the Commissioners named in the Act constituting the Hio-h Court of Justice to be summoned to meet next Wednesday, in the Painted Chamber, and the Serjeant-at-arms to see tliat it is done. 14. The draft of an Act read, concerning the sale of delinquents' lands, to be reported to Parliament by Viscount Lisle. 15. Mr. Scott to bring to Council an account of the charges against Mr. Jaggard. 18. Informations of the seditious preaching of divers preachers to be considered to-moirow, that something may be offered to the House for preventing inconveniences thereby. [/. 64, p^i. 142-145 1 April 1. CoimcU of State to the Lord General. We formerly wrote that Whitehall, if you thought fit, you might remove the troop of horse belonoina 74 DOMESTIC 1650. April 1. WhitehaU. April 1. Whitehall. April 1. Whitehall. April 1. Whitehall. Vol. IX. to Col. Rich's regiment from the Isle of Wight, so that some other were appointed for g-uard of the place. We now hear that the troop is called off, but being in arrears, they wiU not be able to pay their quarters there, unless order be taken for their payment ; we there- fore desire you to give such order as you think fit, that the quarters may be duly satisfied before the troop comes away, and satisfaction made to the people in the island. [I. 95, p. 67.] Council of State to Col. Sydenham. You will see, by the instruc- tions sent down concerning the new militia, that all who are entrusted with arms are to take the engagement. We conceive it necessary that all should do it who bear arms, under whatever con- sideration. We therefore desire that all under your command, whether of the new militia, trained bands, or otherwise, may have the engagement tendered, and that such as i-efase be not trusted to bear arms. [J. 95, p. 68.] CotmcU of State to the Trustees and Contractors for the sale of fee-farm rents. The pressing occasions of the commonwealth re- quire that aU means be used for supplying the service with money ; that to come in upon the sale of the fee-farm rents is most certain and soonest ready, so we desire you to use all expedition in the sale, and give us an account every Saturday, that we may know what money is in readiness. [7. 95, p. 69.] Council of State to Major Upton, Governor of the fort and island at Plymouth. We need not represent to you either the active dili- gence of the enemies to carry on their designs, or the consequence of those places under your charge, which might be of very great danger if they should come into the power of the enemy. Being informed that you have not resided upon the place of late, whereby we conceive it may be in danger, we desire you to inform us whether your affairs will give leave for your attendance there, so that if you cannot attend, we may take some care that those im- portant places may be put out of danger through the absence of the governor. [/. 95, p. 70.] Council of State to Major Blackmore at Exeter. The common- wealth suffers much, both in .safety and reputation, by the in- temperate declarations, and seditious invectives of some men in their pulpits ; wherein, not knowing or forgetting the duty of men in those places, they have endeavoured, for the setting up an interest of their own, destractive of that of the public, to stir up the people to disobedience, and again to embroil us in new troubles, and enflame the nation into another war. The men have been long forborne, hoping they might have come to themselves, seen their error, and desisted from_ those dangerous courses; but this forbearance has added to their boldness, and they have gone on to such a degree that the commonwealth cannot be safe, if they be suffered, under the veil of their learning and knowledge, and their pretended calling, to abuse and mislead the people. STATE PAPERS. 75 1650. April 1. WhitehaU. April 1. Whitehall. April 2. Vol. IX. Mr. Ford and Mr. Nicholls, preachers at Exeter, are principally active, but that we may have a more full information of their mis- carriages, and take the best course for the public peace, we desire you to repair to some justices of the peace with this letter, and desire them to take information of the miscarriages of these men, both by examination of themselves, and of witnesses who offer to testify concerning the expressions in their preaching or praying against the present government, or about any matter of State ; and to certify those examinations under your hand to Council, with all expedition, that a speedy course may be taken to prevent those mischiefs which, by so long conniving at their seditious practices, may dangerously interrupt the public peace. We would have Col. Slingsby and Col. Legg continued where they are, until further order. Let information be taken 'against ClaviU, before some justice of the peace, and sent up hither. Put forward the militia with all effect and vigour, as the necessity of affairs requires. [/. 95, pp. 71, 72.] Council of State to the Lieutenant of the Tower. Sir John Gell requests that his servant may attend him, his wife go to him, and that he may go to church, and ^walk with his keeper; none of which, until his examination is finished, we think fit to grant ; but as he has some infirmity, take care that he may not want necessary attend- ance ; otherwise keep him as a close prisoner ought to be kept, till further order. [J. 95, p. 72.] Cotincil of State to the Sheriffs of London. Lieut.- Col. Jno. Jackson, prisoner in the Poultry Counter for debt, is to be examined on things of concernment ; cause him to be brought in safe custody to the Committee of this Council, at the President's lodgings, to-morrow, to be examined, after which he is to be returned to the Counter, in the same custody. [/. 95, p. 73.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of the Merchant Adventurers referred to the com- mittee for posts, and Sir Wm. Masham added to that committee. 2. 20L to be given to Jenkin Lloyd, for the charges of his journey with letters to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 3. John Clement, merchant, to have 14 days longer for bringing in his servant Thomas May, who was to appear upon his recogni- zance. 6. The business of cutting timber in Windsor Forest referred to Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Scott, Mr. Bond, Mr. Hevening- ham, and Sir Hen. Mildmay. 9. The answer of the Governor of Shrewsbury to Sir Kobert Harley approved. 10. To invite the Governor of Shrewsbury to secure all who, by speaking or acting, endeavour to disturb the peace, and examine them. 11. The names sent from Shropshire as officers of the militia approved, and commissions to be granted. 76 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^^• April 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. To write the commissioners there that the Council approves of what they have done in the business of the mUitia, and to desire them to proceed according to their instructions, for the number of men to be raised in that county. 13. The letters from Mr. Walters and Jas. Cooke from Barnstaple, referred to the Irish Committee. 14. The names returned from Cheshire for the militia there approved, and commissions granted. 15. The Lord President of the Council to answer Mr. Ashe's letter. 16. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to move the House for their order for sealing the commission of Eichard Bradshaw, as Kesident at Hamburg. 19. The Admiralty Committee to consider how a strong guard may be disposed, to prevent all intercourse between the party of Charles Stuart, in Holland and elsewhere, and the Northern parts. 21. Col. Venn to pay Ql. upon account, for the survey of ordnance in the several garrisons, for completing the train of artillery. 22. Commissions to be sent to Wiltshire, to the officers named in the letter from Sarum of 13 March last, and signed by Wm. Syre, Edw. Stokes, and others. 23. Sir James Harring-ton, Sir Wm. Masham, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to consider what is to be paid by Mr. Dugard, upon restoring his press to him. 24. Mr. Dugard to have his press, upon entering into recognizance that he will not employ it to the prejudice of the commonwealth, and paying those who were employed in the taking of it. 25. The letters from the commissioners at Dublin, and from Mr. Walley, referred to the Irish Committee. 26. The Admiralty Committee to give direction to Dr. Walker to draw up an Act to be offered to the House, according to the proposi- tion of the said committee. 28. The following reports from the Irish Committee approved ; viz., On the letter of Jas. Powell, of 30 March last, that credit should be given him to raise, for the speedy transport of the horse now lying at Bristol, the 800Z. therein mentioned, and that he charge the pay- ment upon the Council by bill of exchange, and that his accounts be examined, and a report thereof made to Council, that satisfaction may be made him. 2Q. As to the commission given by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to Capt. John Pennifather, for command of a foot company of 100 men, that Pennifather give security for performance of articles, as the captains of Col. Ryves' regiment did ; and that thereupon, he and his officers and soldiers raise, march, and ship men at Bristol ; that their quarters be paid upon musters and shipping, and victuals on board be provided in order to their transportation, and that orders be sent to Mr. Powell to provide for them. 30. On the proposals ot Lieut.-Col. Barrow, in behalf of the forces under Sir Charles Coote, that — in respect of the great want in Ulster STATE PAPERS. 11 1650. April 2. T^pril 2. Whitehall. April 2. Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) and other parts of that nation, of arms, ammunition, &c., as appears from the letters from Dublin, and the information of Col. Deane, — speedy supply should be hastened to the Lord Lieutenant, to Munster, for that province, and the other parts where they are wanting ; and that letters should be sent him to furnish, out of such supply, the stores in Ulster and Dublin particularly. Secondly, as the 600 quarters of rye formerly bought for the forces in Ulster is, for the most part, unserviceable, and therefore will pro- bably be returned — there being a liberty left by Jthe contract of refusing it in case of deficiency — a supply for those forces should be hastened away of a like quantity of wheat or oatmeal, to the value of said rye, being 1,-560?. Thirdly, that 600 kettles, desired for the soldiers to boil their meat in, be ordered and sent, the same being of great use there, and with- out which they cannot well march into the enemies' quarters. 31. As to the present condition of affairs in Ulster, many of the inhabitants there having of late endeavoured to transport themselves, with their corn, cattle, &c. into Scotland, whereby not only victuals are grown scarce and dear, but the contributions are much lessened ; for prevention thereof, the Council should order the Lord President of Connaught, or any other commanding-in-chief there, that all vessels used for transportation between Ulster and Scotland be stayed, and brought into some harbour to be secured, with their sails, tackle, &c., until the pleasure of Council is further known. That the harbours where they are secured be within the quay of Carrickfergus, and the town of Belfast, and that the numbers of the vessels so to be secured, with their respective burdens and all belong- ings, be certified with speed to Council. And — as it is usual, in summer time, for the inhabitants of Ulster to steal away meal, butter, &c. in their fisher boats, which cannot, as the boats are of so much use to the furnishing of the country with fish, be prevented by seizing or securing them ; — that Council give order for the speedy building and fitting of six large open long boats, commonly called birlings, which may, with a competent number of musketeers, be employed as a guard upon these fisher boats, to keep them from running into Scotland ; and that 600?. be transmitted to Ulster for such purpose, and an able, experienced man employed, with instructions to oversee the service. [/. 64, ^|j. 150-15G.] Council of State to Thomas Swayne, of Gunvile, co. Dorset. You are to attend Council at Whitehall, to confer about some matters of concernment, and give notice of your arrival to the secretary. [7. 95, p. 73.] Council of State to the Army Committee. The Parliament have thought fit that the foot regiments of the army be increased to 1,200 in a regiment, besides ofiicers ; it must be forthwith done, and we have written the Lord General to give order for the present filling them up, and desire you to give warrant to the Treasurers-at-War to 78 DOMESTIC 1650. April 2. Whitehall. April 2. Whitehall. April 2. Whitehall. Vol. IX. pay the foot regiments according to the number of their next musters, provided it does not exceed 1,200 in a regiment. [/. 95, p. 73.] Council of State to the Lord General. We find it necessary for the public safety that the regiments of horse and foot should be recruited, and have so reported to Parliament, who have ordered that the foot be increased to 1,200 in a regiment besides officers. You are therefore to order all your officers of foot to make up their regiments to 1,200, to be ready for service when called upon. We have written to the Army Committee to order the treasurers to pay them accordingly. [J. 95, p. 74.] Council of State to John Jackson. There being some seamen to be paid, who have done service for Ireland, we have given them warrants upon the last 18,000^ of the 150,000Z., but they cannot stay for it until it is due. We are sensible of their condition, and desire their dispatch, and therefore request you to take up 6,000Z. at interest, to discharge their warrants, and with all expedition, that it may be ready in 14 days ; we leave it to your discretion to make use of any money or credit in our disposal for taking it up, but so that it may not interfere with justice, in respect of any warrant formerly granted upon those credits, or interrupt the course of their payments according to agreement. [/. 95, p. 74.] Council of State to the Justices of Assize for Lancashire. Com- plaint of the seditious preaching of ministers. \_As in the letter to Exeter, p. -W, supra.} This mischief has spread into many parts, and has had too much effect upon some of the well meaning, yet in no place have their boldness come to that height, or their endeavours wrought so great a change in perverting the minds of men, as in your county, — a place that, through all the heat of the war and in the greatest power of the enemy, cUd and suffered so much for their own liberty, and for the cause maintained by Parliament against that tyranny, under which the labour of these seducers is to make them willi n gly return ; — and how far they have prevailed is evident, by those sedi- tious carriages, and dispositions of insurrections and commotions, that are too frequent there. We therefore earnestly recommend you to use your best endea- vours to undeceive the people, and to admonish them to take heed of these deceivers, and not be led into sedition by their declama- tions and invectives, and to make strict inquiry after the practices of these seditious preachers, and take information of what their expressions have been, in their praying and preachings against the present government, or concerning any matter of State, which things are not their proper work. Where you find them to have trans- gTessed against the laws, you are to proceed against them, and let the people know that the keeping of such correspondence with foreign enemies as is practised by some there will be the means to draw those enemies again amongst them, and make that county a seat of war, if they shall be able to make that invasion which they desig-n, and which such correspondence invites, [/. 95, p. 75.] STATE PAPERS. 79 1650. April 2. WhitehaU. April 2. Whitehall. April 2. Whitehall. April 2. Vol. IX. Council of State to Dr. Staynes. There are some forces at Bristol under Col. Ryves to be transported to Ireland. You are to order that the men have strict musters taken, to be returned to us, that we may know how his conditions are performed, and discharge his secui'ity here. The musters are to be taken when they present themselves to be transported, and until 50 come together, he is to have no allowance for any ; and so from 50 to 50, as they shall be brought thither. They are also to be mustered again when on board, as he is to be paid for those he shall ship and transport. [/. 95, f. 76.] Council of State to the Justices of Peace for county Northampton. We are informed that many people in your county desire to express that they are well affected to the commonwealth by entering into the engagement, but are prevented for want of the opportunity. We therefore desire you to appoint times in your several divisions, and declare the same, that the people may know where to repair to make their subscriptions. [/. 95, |3. 76. With note of like letter to the justices of Suffolk] Council of State to Jas. PoweU. Some horse designed for Ireland have long remained in the country, to which they were a burden, and meanwhile are absent from the service that needs them, and what other recruits we can send over. Take the first opportunity for sending them away, and take up 8001. as expressed in your letter to the Irish Committee, and draw bills at the time you men- tion, which we wiH take care shall be accepted and paid. [/. 95, p. 77.] Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order, — upon conference with the Generals of the fleet of the gTeat convenience of a victualling office to be set up at Kinsale, for vic- tualling the Irish squadron on that coast, — recommending to the Council of State that a victualling office be set up there. Order,— upon the motion of Col. Deane as to buying the Mary prize for the service, there being 1.501. charged upon Sir Hen. Vane by Mr. WaUey, for supplying the ship with victuals this winter on the coast of Ireland, — to recommend to the Council of State that the Navy Committee should issue an order to the Navy Commissioners to contract with Col. Deane for the ship, when the Navy Committee wiU issue their biU for the allowance of the said biU for 150?. Order — on information from the Generals of the fleet of the gTeat convenience of removing the victualling office from Yarmouth to Harwich — recommending to the Council of State that the Navy Commissioners be authorised to contract ^^'ith Thos. King, victualler at Yarmouth, for the charge of removal of such victuals as he has laid in to Harwich. Order, — on the petition refeixed by the Council of State of Capt. ' Rich. Ingle, and his account of moneys disbursed in keeping Capt. Gardner and his three men, besides other expenses, — that this com- mittee think 101. should ho allowed him for his expenses. 80 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. IX. April 2. Order, on the petition of Jas. Haviland, — stating that he was ordered by the commissioners sent over by Parliament to Guernsey to continue the victualling of the Cleer galliott and the Fly shallop, employed in the service off Guernsey, until the coming s.way of Abr. Cox, Koger Frith, and Moses Wall, the said commissioners, as appears by their certificate, and asking a warrant to the Navy Com- missioners to sign a bill for payment, — to recommend to the Council of State that the order should be issued. Order,— on petition of Ann, widow of Thos. Oasby, with a certi- ficate from the Trinity House that her husband, steward on board the Mary Kose, was drowned, — that the collectors for prize goods pay her 81. Order that the Navy Commissioners appoint some person to look after the Increase, cast away at Cardiff, and return an account thereof [Also Vol. IX., No. 22.] Order, on the petition of Edw. Triptree and Wm. Hall, for 29 other mariners of the Martha of London, — setting forth that they served under Capt. Jno. Whitty, upon a trading voyage to the Straits, but cannot get their 10 months and five days' pay, for which they have arrested Capt. Whitty into the Admiralty Court, — that the Admiralty judges to do them speedy justice. Order,— on information from the Generals of the fieet that Hen. Liddall, late prisoner in Jersey, has come to town to procure the discharge, in exchange for himself, of John Burley, prisoner in Norwich gaol, — recommending to the Council of State to order Burley 's release. Order on the petition of Anth. Reuley, Joseph Glover, Jno. Cornwall, and Timothy Larwood, seamen, against Jno. ■ Severne, master of the Exchange of London, for not paying their wages, — that Severne attend this committee to show cause why he does not pay. Order that the Council of State be requested to write to the ord- nance officers, to make such provision of gunners' stores for the southern fleet as was agreed at a meeting between the Navy Com- missioners and the committee of the Trinity House, and that the Navy Commissioners be ordered to send them a list thereof [/. 123, pp. 286-289.] April 2. 23. Charles II. to Christina Queen of Sweden. Thanks for the assistance you have rendered the Marquis of Montrose, my general in Scotland, and Lord Eythin his lieutenant, which I beg' you wiU continue, as it will be of great importance to me at this crisis, seeing that no cessation of hostilities is granted, and will, I hope, draw my Scottish subjects to moderation in the present treaty, which I began with them here by your prudent advice, and to testify how much I prefer to terminate our differences by a peaceful settle- ment than by arms. As their demands however are as unreasonable as last year, and our position has not improved, I fear all I can in honour and conscience grant them will not satisfy them in this, any more than in the former treaty. That is why I must strengthen myself to the best of my STATE PAPERS. 81 1650. "^OL. IX. power, in order to preserve my rights and regain possession of my kingdoms, although this resolution wiU never prevent me from coming to terms with them, provided they incline to reason. Where- fore I recur to your help and counsel, and rely on your friendship with more confidence than on any other prince, having found you more alive to what concerns me than any of the old allies of my crown. [^ page. Endorsed hy Sec. Nicholas : " Drccght of ct I''' to y" Qioeen ofS. not sent."] April 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mons. Augier to have liberty to draw biUs of exchange ujoon this State for 300Z., at 10 days' sight. 2. The commands of Council for Mons. Augier to return hither speedily to be removed. 3. Mr. Anthrobos, offered by Lord Robartes as one of his sureties for performance of the orders of Council, to be accepted, and time given to Lord Robartes to bring another sufficient surety. 4. Mr. Harjjer, Mr. Harcourt, and Mr. Parratt to be dismissed from further attendance, and the matter referred to the justices of the peace for county Wilts, they being accused of persuading Lady Inglefield to make over her estate to Popish uses in foreign parts ; if upon examination they find them guilty, they are to proceed against them. 5. To write to the Lord Mayor. 6. The Irish Committee to prepare a letter to Sir Chas. Coote, to collect the boats in the north of Ireland mentioned in their report. 7. Mi: Challoner and Col. Morley to have power to send for Mr. Carey, who is counsel for the State at Haberdashers' Hall, to receive directions from them in a business of importance. 8. Lord Howard, Col. Morley, Alderman Pennington, Mr. Challoner, Sir Wm. Masham, and Sir Hen. MUdmay, to be a committee to con- sider the lease of the merchants of the Guinea Company, and to see the term of it, and the paper they gave in, and examine the truth of what they suggest, and also their complaint against some who intrude in their trade, to know who they are, and to send for them, and hear what they have to allege for so doing. 10. Capt. Thomas Butler to be added to the Militia Commissioners for county Oxon. 11. The Lord President, Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, and Mr. Heveningham to consider the references of the House to Council concerning the militia, the instructions already given, and M'hat is fit to be offered to the House as supplemental. 12. The Committee for the Posts to further consider the business of the foreign and inland posts, and report thereon next Friday. [I. U,2yp. 157-159.] April 8. Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. There are Whitehall, several passengers by the Low Countries' fleet, which will sail for Holland to-morrow or the next day ; as they are likely to carry intelligence, and perhaps money, to Breda, we desire you to give order that none be suffered to go in those ships without a pass, and being effectually searched. As the most dangerous passengers go on 2. 82 DOMESTIC 1650. April 3. Whitehall. April 3. Whitehall. April 3. Whitehall. April 3. Whitehall. April 3. Whitehall. Vol. IX. board after the ships have passed Gravesend, and after the search, you are to appoint boats to attend the ships to the North Foreland, and not suffer any passengers to come on board after they have left Gravesend ; and because those who have passes are commonly the least suspected, and thus instniments of the most mischief, you are to give order that, notwithstanding their passes, they are to beduly searched, the present conjuncture requiring more than ordinary diligence. [/. 95, f. 77.] Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Thos. King, victualler of the Navy at Yarmouth, has some victuals there, but as it would be more convenient if the victuaUing were done at Hai-wich, we desire you to contract with him for removing the victuals to Harwich. [/. 95, p. 78.] Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. We have received your letters recommending the case of Mr. Hooke. We have considered his petition, which we enclose, and as you are on the place where you may be best informed of the whole state of the business, and it is in your power to grant what is desired, we leave it to you to do therein as you shall find cause. [/. 95, :p. 78.] Council of State to the Army Committee. There were three troops of horse of Col. Hacker's removed from that regiment, to be sent to Ireland as a part of Col. Hen. Cromwell's regiment; but upon consideration of the present state of affairs, we have thought fit that they shall continue here, mth Col. Hacker, and be paid with the rest of the regiment, for which we desire you to give direction to the Treasui'ers-at-War. [/. 95, p. 78.] Council of State to the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall. There was a contract made with Col. Tothill, in November 1648, for carry- ing a regiment of foot into Ireland, and he was to have part of his money (some other part being paid in land) out of the 50,000Z. appointed for Ireland out of certain delinquents' estates, the rents whereof were received by Sir Adam Loftus, and the same should come in course from 23 November, with interest for the part for- borne till payinent. There is also 224Z. to be paid to him for super- numeraries carried over at the same time, who came seasonably to Dublin, as did also the regiment, a,nd were a great means of its ' ' ' ' ' ^' " due preservation when Ormond besieged it. The sum remaimng at the contract was I,096Z. 8s., and the interest to 25 March is 117^. Os. *Jd., paid hereof, together with abatement of interest 293?. I7s. 8c?., the remain due upon the whole is 1,143?. 10s. lid, which is now in course to be paid ; and we desire you to order the treasurers that, as moneys come in, he may receive it, having well performed his part with the commonwealth, and that none may be diverted to any other use until he is paid, the public credit being engaged in the contract with him. [/. 95, p. 79.] Council of State to Militia Commissioners, county Oxon. We enclose an information against Rich. Lewis, of Essington, and desire you to disarm him and examine witnesses thereon. [/. 05, p. 79.] STATE PAPERS. 83 1650. Vol. IX. April 3. [Council of State] to the Navy Committee. The Parliament, by order of 27 February last, referred it to us to give rewards to the officers of the State's ships for the past winter, and the next suc- ceeding summer guard ; we therefore desire you to issue warrants to the Treasurer of the Navy, to pay the said sums according to the rates expressed in the pay, from 30 October 1649 to 30 October 1650, and order to the Navy Commissioners to see it put in execu- tion, and determine any differences that may arise thereupon. [/. 123, 'p. 290.] April 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order to be given to the master of the barges, to have the two State's barges ready on Monday morning, to attend the Speaker. 3. Robert Squire to be committed to Newgate for high treason, and there to abide until delivered by due course of law. 4. Mr. Scott to correspond with Richard Bradshaw, now sent resident to Hamburgh, by a cipher. 5. The Ordnance Committee to consider what is needed for fur- nishing the stores, what money will be necessary, and where it may be had. 6. The names given in by the gentlemen of Berks for the new militia approved. 8. The coining mill formerly in the possession of Mr. Escourt, and now in the custody of the Serjeant-at-Arms, to be delivered to the Master of the Mint, to be kept in the Tower until further order. 9. Commissions to be granted to the persons named in a letter from Oxfordshire, as officers in the militia. 10. To write to the commissioners accordingly, desiring them to pursue their present instructions, and promising further ones. Reports of the Irish Committee, viz. : 12. That Council having resolved that a provision of powder, match, bullet, muskets, &c. specified shall be speedily sent to Ireland for the stores there, and there being State's ships speedily to set sail for Ireland which may convoy such provisions, order should be given to the officers of the Tower to deliver such stores to Wm. Dobbins, commissary, for shipment. 15, 18, 19. Considering the petition of Richard Bradshaw, resident to Hamburg, and finding by the proposals of Lieut.-Col. Barrow, on behalf of the forces in Ulster, that the 30 tons of cheese in Bradshaw's petition mentioned, is of absolute necessity for the forces in Ulster, order should be given to Chas. WaUey to see the cheese weighed and shipped to Carrickfergiis, for the said forces. 15 and 20. That Mr. WaUey receive no cheese but what is sound and good, and return a certificate of the weight. Bradshaw to be allowed 41s. for every cwt. of 120 lbs. 17. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland having contracted with Col. Solomon Richards and Thos. Moore, agent for Col. Robert Sanders, to raise two foot regiments of 1,200 men each, besides officers, and having given them commissions, Col. Richards and Mr. Moore desiring (for expediting the service, and without which they cannot perform it) that shipping and victuals on board may be provided by F 2 84 DOMESTIC 1650, Vol. IX. April 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) the State for transport of the said regiments, the committee, — con- sidering that if they should be disabled upon those grounds to per- form the service, the forces in Munster may be necessitated to quit the field for want of foot to man the garrisons, and finding by several expresses that the Lord Lieutenant very much wants them — recom- mend a waiTant to John Jackson, to pay 800?. out of the excise to Col. Richards and Thomas Moore for transportation of the said two regiments to Ireland ; and also such orders to Col. Richards and Mr. Moore and their officers to beat their drums, and to raise, march, and ship the said men, as have been given to Col. Ryves and other officers in the like kind, on security to discharge quarters, and make restitu- tion for any disorders committed by taking free quarter. Mr. Frost to take their security, and that within three months, they will return a certificate under the hand of the Lord Lieutenant, that they have discounted the 800Z., in part of the contract he has made with them for the service aforesaid. 21. Reports of the Admiralty Committee, viz. : 22. On the petition of James Haviland, stating that he was ordered by the Commissioners sent over to Guernsey to continue the victual- ling of the Cleer galliot and Fly shallop, employed for Guernsey, until the return of the said Commissioners, and asking for a warrant to the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill for payment of what is due to him ; — that an order should be issued by Council to the Navy Connaissioners, to order the Navy treasurer to pay him. 23. On conference with the Generals of the fleet about the great convenience of a victualling office at Kinsale, that Council should order one there, to victual the Irish squadron. [/. 64, 2^P- 160-168.] April 4. Council of State to the Recorder of London. We enclose a charge ^Viiitth.ail. against Capt. Robert Squire, who has been heard thereon before a committee, and been committed to Newgate for high treason. We desire you to examine him and the witnesses against him, and bind them and the prosecutors and witnesses over to proceed. The in- foimer Middleton dwells near Fleet Bridge. [/. 95, p. 80.] A])ril 4, Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order in the case referred by the Council of State between the Muscovy Company, defendants, and Thos. Anderson and Nich. Gatonbe of Hull, plaintiff's, that upon the hearing of the whole busi- ness, this committee thinks that the company's proceedings against Anderson and Gatonbe, in dispossessing them of their goods, are oppressive, and fit to be relieved by the justice of Parliament. Ordei' that Dr. Walker attend to-mori'ow, to confer as to drawing up an Act to be offeied to the House, in joursviance of a proposition lirought in from the Generals of the fleet. [/. 123, j). 290.] pril 5. Cou^x'IL OF State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Navy CommisHi(jners to .sj)eed the summer fleet, they having given hope that it would be out by the middle of the mouth. A STATE PAPEES. 85 1650. Vol. IX. April 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. Sir Wm. Armyne to report to the House that the management of tlie inland posts is left to the Attorney-Genei'al, who is to account for the profits. 4. The petition of Capt. Bonnell, governor of Ludlow Castle, re- ferred to the Ordnance Committee. 6. The petition of Maurice Gardner referred to the Admiralty Committee. 7. Col. Wauton and Mr. Challoner to be a committee to consider the petition of Wm. Eoberts. 8. The petition of Eobert Chipp for relief referred to the com- mittee for Whitehall. 9. The house by Spring Garden in the Bowling Green, formerly possessed by Mr. Parkhurst, assigned to Dennis Bond for his habita- tion. 11. Mr. Bond to acquaint the House with the paper respecting words spoken by Jenkes, prisoner in Newgate, against the Speaker. 12. The Ordnance Committee to contract with the powder makers for furnishing 2,000 barrels of powder, at 4/. 12s. a barrel, to be dehvered into the Tower. 14. Mr. Randolph to be committed prisoner to Peterhouse for treason, the keeper to secure him by keeping him in irons or other- wise, as may be most for his safe keeping. 15. Order to be sent to the Commissioners of Windsor Forest to forbear felling any more trees there until further order. 16. The Ordnance Committee to consider the proposal of Lieut.- Col. Fitch, governor of Carlisle, as to finding provisions for the garrison there. 17. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to report to Parliament that the Council has received a particular from the governor of Carlisle, of the defects and ruin of that place, and an estimate of the charge for repair, and to request them, if they approve of it, to order the fur- nishing of the money. 18. The inn at Gravesend kept by John Riddall to be suppressed, and security given by him not to use it again, until Parliament or Council allows it. 19. The letter from the Generals at sea of, yesterday, concerning Andi-ew Rogers, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [/. 64, pp. 170-173.] Api'il 5. Council of State to the Lord General. We have found it neces- Whitehaii. ga^-y ^;}iat there should be an increase of forces in the several regiments, ancl Parliament has ordered that the 16 regiments of foot should be recruited to 1,200 in a regiment, and we wrote you to have them filled up accordingly. Every day brings us new intelligence of designs against the commonwealth, and we find how necessary it is that we be in readiness to prevent their attempts. We therefore desire you to declare some place for the head-quarters and let us have notice thereof to-morrow afternoon ; also that you repair thither, that your officers and soldiers composing the moving army may be 86 DOMESTIC 1650. April 5. WliitehaU. Vol. IX. disposed that way, and be ready to receive and execute such commands as may be given you. [/. 95, p. 80.] Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Upon your late meeting with the Trinity House Committee, there were certain gunners' stores agreed upon for the supply of the northern [? southern] fleet ; we have ordered the ordnance officers in the Tower to get them ready, and desire you to send them a list thereof. [/. 95, p. 81.] AprU 5. Whitehall. April 5. April 5. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. To the same effect for the southern fleet, mutatis mutcmdis. [I. 95, p. 81., Vol. IX., No. 24.] Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that Dr. Walker draw up an Act according to the pro- posals of the Generals of the fleet, concerning prizes taken by the enemy, and the sale of them before adjudication by the Admiralty. Order referring to the Admiralty Court the petition of Thos. Johnson, jun., of Yarmouth, merchant, stating that last May he submitted to a fine imposed upon him at Goldsmiths' Hall for de- linquency, in which he compounded for a ketch called the Thomas and Margaret, valued at 250L, but as yet has received no profit for her, she being stayed at Dartmouth by the governor's order, and since employed in the service of the State. [/. 123, pp. 290-1.] Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Your accoimt of the state of the fleet is too general ; the Council of State are very impatient to have a particular account of what ships in the list for this summer guard are already set out to sea, and by what time the rest will be at sea, and in readiness for such employment. Return as particular certain an account as may be, it being of great importance that the whole summer's fleet should be speedily sent to sea. [/. 123, p. 292,] April 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter to the Militia Commissioners of county Chester approved. 3. Eoger Hammer, of county Flint, appointed a commissioner of militia for the six counties of North Wales. 4. One of the Generals at sea to go over forthwith to the coasts of Holland or Zealand, with such a squadron as can be most speedily got ready, and the Admiralty Committee to prepare instructions for him. 6. The list of necessaries for a train of artillery approved, and referred to the Ordnance Committee, on conference with the committee which confers with army officers, as to issuing a warrant for them. 7. The establishment now read for the train of artillery approved, and the committee which confers with the army officers to confer with the army committee concerning the increase thereof STATE PAPERS. 87 1660. April^e. April 6. WhitehaD. April 6. WhitehaU. April 6. WhitehaU. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (eont.) 8. The Irish Conamittee to consider where the 201. mentioned in their report to be given to a certain person may be had. 9. Mr. Speaker to give the name of the frigate which is to be launched next Monday. 10. Marmaduke Langdale to be committed to the Tower for treason, as having been in arms against the Parliament. Report from the Irish Committee approved of, viz. : 14. That Capt. George Tracy, commanding Major General Ire ton's troop in Ireland, was, upon his coming to England, desired by the Major-General to send over to Ireland 230 pair of boots for the use of his troop of horse, and as they are now bought and ready at Bristol to be transported, order should be given to the customs officers to permit Capt. Tracy to ship them accordingly. 15. Capt. John Pennifather having entered into security before Mr. Frost for raising, marching, and shipping for Ireland a company of foot, consisting of 100 men, besides ofiicers, according to a report made by the Irish Committee of the 2nd inst., order should be given to Mr. Jackson, treasurer of the 150,000?. ordinance upon the Excise, to pay him one month's pay, amounting to 125?. 10s. 8d., out of the last 17,000?. of the said ordinance. [/. 64, p^j. 175-178.] Council of State to the Navy Committee. The Mary frigate taken at Wexford has since been employed in the service, and has been victualled by Charles Walley to the value of 150?. You are there- fore to order the Navy Commissioners to contract with Col. Deane for her, and thereupon issue yom* warrant to the treasurer of the navy for the amount you contract for, and also for payment of the 150?. to Mr. WaUey, for the victuals. [/. 95, p. 81.] Council of State to Chas. WaUey. We allow your care as to the powder and match sent to Dublin, but wish they had sooner mani- fested their wants to us, when we could have furnished them at lower rates. The best powder in England costs us but 4?. 12s. Od, and match 26 or 27 per cent. We shall send a supply fi'om hence, and you are therefore not to send any more without order ; the cheese that is there ready you are to ship to Dublin with expedition, both to supply their wants, and also prevent the growing worse thereof, by the rising of the year. The three troops of horse of Col. Hacker's regiment, which were to be of the regiment of Col. Cromwell, are to be continued here, and therefore you need not prepare for their transportation. [/. 95, p. 82.] Council of State to the Commissioners for the General Composi- tion of North Wales. The composition money for the counties of Anglesey and Flint, and some others, is not paid according to the Act, by reason whereof the affairs of Ireland, for which that money was designed, are much retarded. You are therefore to certify how much is collected in each county, and who now has it, and the names of those who have obstructed that service, that further resolutions may be taken therein. [/. 95, p, 82.] 88 DOMESTIC 1G50. April 6. WhitehiiU. April 6. Whitehall. April 6. April 6. lii-cda. Vol, IX. Council of State to the Lord General. We are informed by the gentlemen we desired to confer with you, about preparing an army to be in the field, free from all other services, that you offer North- ampton or Huntingdon as the head-quarters for the first remove. "We conceive the former to be the most fit. We therefore desire you to repair thither, and order the forces to take their quarters that way, that they may be ready for service. [/. 95, p. 84.] Council of State to Col. John Carter, High Sheriflf of Carnarvon- shire. Wc enclose a note concerning the usage of Mr. Chedle, a prisoner in Cai'narvon gaol ; if it be true, such extraordinary courses are without our knowledge. Ascertain the truth, and if you find his condition rightly represented, take order that, as he is securely kept in safe custody in order to take his trial, yet there be no such courses used as may take away or endanger his life, before the law has had its course upon him, and certify how you find the fact. [I. 95, 'p. 84.] Order of the Admiralty Committee — on the petition of Anth. Stephens, surgeon, for 251. 10s. Qd. for the cure of several hurt and wounded men who were brought on shore at Portsmouth by Capt. Stayner, commander of the Elizabeth piize, and taken by him last August in a prize at sea, — that the collectors for prize goods report touching such prize vessel, with the value at which she was appraised, and how much is already disbursed, and what balance remains, and disburse no more until further order. [/. 123, p. 293.] 25. Note that at a Privy Council held in the castle of Breda, present. His Majesty, Lord Hopton, Sir Edw. Nicholas, and Sec. Long, George Duke of Buckingham was sworn one of the Council, and took his place at the Council board. [| p., zuith the seal of the Privy Gounelt. Signed by *SVr Edw. Waller.] April 6. 26. Rich. Draper, to Mr. Pauncefoot, Petty France, Westminster. I want your certificate that I appeared before the Committee of Accounts to give my accounts, as receiver to some commanders of the late King, and to ask time to transcribe my accounts. You said it would not be gi-anted till after April 1 -2, but I cannot appear by then. Pray get me furthei- time, being 100 miles' distance. Let me know what to do, that I may not run into contempt to authority. April 8. 27. Answer to Col. Keane's paper. It is desired that the persons distiTisted, and the particulars wherein they betray or disadvantage the King, be named, and the correspondence they keep found out. As for any suspected or doubted in England by the King's friends, they are to comply or not with them, as they can best judge. The King takes particular notice of tlieir aftection and forwardness in his service, and relies much on their assistance to supply him with money, and do him other services. It is referred to them what STATE PAPERS. 89 1650. Vol. IX, persons to employ in getting moneys ; none is thought fitter than Sir Paul Pindar for a general treasurer. What moneys may be got to be returned by bills of exchange to Secretary Nicholas, or any other about His Majesty, in whom they think fit to confide. The King engages his word that all such sums shall be employed for his public uses, and nothing for any private uses. As for the Catholics, all care will be taken to give them ease and liberty of conscience. As to the engagement, what liberty their consciences shall give them to do, to preserve themselves for the King's service, their continuing loyal wiU. render acceptable service to the King, who will be sure to recompense their merit. Particular notice is taken of the aff'ection and forwardness of Sir John Arundel and Col. Rich. Arundel, and their intentions approved. Most of what they request about Sir Rich. Greenfield is already granted ; arms and ammunition are already desig-ned to Scilly. They are ear- nestly desired to take especial care to lay all their designs in fit times and places, and if there be a general concurrence in other counties, to rise and declare aU at one time if possible, unless the King shall command otherwise ; that they surprise some place of strength, especially Pendennis and Plymouth ; that they keep a con- stant correspondence with their neighbour counties, and some other parts more remote. Their own modest requests granted. • Mr. Hunt. Hastings Corney desired to send his promised account of the Parliamentary army and motions, and to continue aU other intelligence, likewise his endeavours of bringing in the Levellers. All industry to be vised to get some of their ships and seamen to the King's side. The business of Weymouth to be prosecuted with all industry, diligence, and secrecy. Account to be given to Sec. Nicholas, by the name of Charles Siledon, by conveyance of Mr. Booth from Calais, or by some Dutch merchant to their correspondents in Holland. [1 ^^ar/e.] April 9. Order in Parliament that next Saturday the Council of State give an account of their proceedings touching the militia, and brino- in an Act for such additional power to be given to them as they think fit. April 9. Order in Parliament that the letter from Edinburgh of the 2nd inst. be referred to the Council of State, who are, by all ways and means they may think fit, to endeavour to prevent all invasions from abroad, and preserve the peace of this nation from tumults and insurrections. [/. 88, |5. 17.] April 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 4. The Lord General, Major General Skippon, and the rest of the Council now absent to attend to-morrow. .5. The letter from Parliament to the Parliament of Scotland axnce their invasion, with their answer, and the declaration made thereupon by Parliament, to be ready at the Council to-morrow. 6. Mr. ScobeU, clerk of Parliament, to send copies of the above to 90 DOMESTIC 1650. April 9. April 9. WhitehaU. April 9. Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. Viscount Lisle and Mr. Bond added to the Admiralty Com- mittee. [Also I. 123, pp. 12, 293.] 9. The letter to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to be sent two ways, hy trusty messengers to be engaged by Mr. Scott. 11. Wm. Slade to be committed prisoner to the Peterhouse, for endeavouring to draw the officers of Tynemouth garrison into dis- obedience against their superior officer, contrary to an Act of Parlia- ment declaring what shaU be treason. Eeport from the Irish Committee approved, viz., 12. Dr. Staynes writing that, in regard of his continual employment of mustering and returning the musters of the army and garrisons, he cannot spare any of his deputy commissaries to attend at Bristol and Chester, to muster the regiments and recruits now raising for Ireland, without an allowance of 5s. per diem, for two able men to attend at those ports, and the committee having good testimony that Ephriam Beale is qualified for the trust, request his employment as commis- sary at Bristol at 5s. a day, and an order to John Jackson to pay him 71. upon account, being one month's pay, to enable him to journey to Bristol. [/. 64, pp. 180-183.] Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. For divers weighty and important reasons, we desire you to make a speedy repair to this Council, leaving the prosecution of the affairs there meantime in the hands of such as you may think fit. [/. 95, p. 84.] Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. For the better accommodating of the ships to be employed this summer upon the Irish coast, and that they may more closely attend the service of their station, it will be a great convenience if a victualling office be set up at Kinsale ; in order thereto you are to send over some fit person to make provision there for supply of the ships employed in those parts. [/. 95, p. 85.] April 9. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. A contract has been Whitehall, made by Daniel Hutchinson, of Dublin, for furnishing the army there with a considerable quantity of provisions ; he is to make use here of most of the money he is to receive, and has given order to Anthony Tierens of London, merchant, to receive for him 1,000Z., which he is to pay for satisfying 1 jiUs drawn upon him by Hutchin- son's agents. We therefore desire you, out of the money now in your hands ready to be sent to Ireland, to I'uscrve 5,000?., and pay Tierens 1,000?. and lay by the 4,000?. to answer such warrants as shall be drawn upon it. [/. 95, p. 85.] April 0. [Council of State] to the Navy Committee. For the better ac- coii)mf)dating of the State's ships employed upon the Irish coast, and that they may more closely attend that service, it will be a very gi-eat convenience that a victuaUhig office be set up at Kinsale ; and in ordei- tlioreto, ^ve desire you to order the Navy Commissioners to STATE PAPERS. 91 1650. Vol. IX. contract -with an able and fit man for the discharge of that service at Kinsale, at such rates and for such time as you and they shall conceive most advantageous. [/. 123, p. 294.] April 9. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Upon reading the petition of James Haviland, stating that he has victualled the Cleer galliot and Fly shallop at Guernsey, by order from the Parliamentary Commissioners in that island, we recommend him to you to examine and settle his account. [J. 123, jy. 294 ; also Vol. IX., No. 28.] April 9. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order, on conference with the Generals of the fleet touching 500 men to be victualled at Dover, that the Navy Commissioners consider how it may be done, and begin at Michaelmas next. [^Also Vol. IX., Wo. 29.] Order that it be recommended to the Navy Committee from the Council of State, to imprest upon account to the deputy treasurer of the fleet, for discharge of sick men and other incidental charges for this summer's fleet, 1,500Z^. ; 6001. to be forthwith paid for present accommodation, in reference to the speedy going to sea of the said Generals. Order to recommend to the Council of State to aUow to each of the Generals of the fleet a marshal to attend them at sea, having the pay of common men and 6s. a month, which 6s. is to be paid by order from the Generals of the fleet out of the 1,600?. allowed for incident charges of the summer's fleet. Order on the petition of John Waight, ensign, — showing that he, being commanded to SciUy by Col. Robert Bennett in 1648, and the soldiers of that island then declaring for the late King, was detained prisoner and sent to Jersey, where he remained until 18 Feb. last, when he was permitted to come upon his parole, to procure a release for Charles PuUen who was taken in the Heart frigate, and committed prisoner to Newgate, from whence, in Dec. last, he with others broke loose ; petitioner further alleging that he stands engaged by bond to procure a discharge for PuUen — that the Council of State be moved to give order for the free discharge of PuUen from his imprisonment. [7. 123, pp. 29.3-29.5.] April 9. 30. Colonels Edw. Popham and Rich. Deane to Thos. Sparl- ing, captain of the President. As soon as you have delivered the clothes at Carrickfergus, you are to ply to and again to the north coast there, for the protection of merchant vessels and other friends of the State, and the surprising, beating, and destroying of all Irish men-of-war, and other pirates and enemies who frequent those parts, as also to look towards the Isle of Man. During your stay on that coast, you are to give convoy to aU soldiers of the Parliament army in those parts, and all arms, ammunition, &c. for their use that are to be transported by sea, according to instructions from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the Lord President of Munster, or any other commander-in-chief of the Parliament forces. You are to give us an 92 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. account of your employment, and where and how you dispose of yourself, that we may furnish you with further instructions for your better guidance ; give notice of any news of either army of the Parliament or rebels now in Ireland, or any other matter of import- ance to the Council of State or ourselves, You are to send a copy of these instructions to the Lord President of Munster, and advise with Capt. John Sherring, captain of the Hind, whom we have ordered to the same station. [IJ pages.] April 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord General and Lord Chief Justice St. John this day took the engagement for secrecy. 2. The Attorney- General to proceed against Jenkes in the Upper bench, upon the information given in against him, and upon the paper subscribed by himself. 3. The committee which confers with the army officers and the Ordnance Committee to take care that all things necessary are speedily provided, for furnishing the 12,000 horse and foot. 4. The Ordnance Committee to consider of some person fit for buying horses for the artillery train. 5. Mr. Bond, Mr. Holland, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Peter Went- worth, Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Col. Jones to be a committee to look into the state of the several receipts, viz., of the deans and chapters' lands, and the fee-farm rents, and how use may be made of the credit thereof to raise money, and that they also think upon any other ways whereby the occasions of the common- wealth may be supplied, and report how they find the state of those moneys. 5a. The names that were omitted in the instructions to the militia of London, put in, and another copy to be written and sent to them. 7. A business of concernment to be resumed next Thursday week, when all the Council who are in town are to attend. 8. Mr. Jaggard to be committed to Newgate upon suspicion of high treason, and the Recorder of London to examine him. [/. 64, 2)p. 184, 185.] April 10. Council of State to the Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer. ^\'l""^''all- One Knapp, a prisoner at Yarmouth for high treason, is to be tried before you. As his fact was of a very high nature, we recommend it to your special care, that he may be effectually proceeded against. [/. 95, p. 86.] STATE PAPERS. 93 1650. 3 ^ m o a; a r/l m m CD 2 o a a 0) o or) ^ 1-3 I— 1 ; "3 N t^ \Q CO d S • -§ CO 05 rH »0 CO CO 1-1 r-< nH t^ 't ■* 00 00 t> 10 — vT <0« 00 r-I CO 000 CO S3 rH r-I '^-^ 010 00 10 OS »n <» i> ^^ 113 ■» - fJl -Tl — c: 1^^' =*iS ^ & !5_ CO s ^ ''S OO L- t^ «■. 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Further demand should be made of the speedy performance of what has been prof- fered, and for the review to be as before expressed ; and if this be denied or delayed, then letters of reprisal ought to be granted. . [2| 2oages.] Ai)ril 12. Order in Parliament that the Navy Committee give order for payment of provisions thought fit by the Coxmcil of State, for the ships ordered by them to go to the fleet at Lisbon. [/. 88, p. 18.] April 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord General to forbear his orders for recruiting Col. Lilburne's regiment of horse, and the gentleman who is to give in the information to attend next Monday. 2. Eight ships only to go to the south, the residue to be employed in other parts, and the Admiralty Committee to order their speedy fitting. 3. The 5,000Z. formerly ordered out of the Treasury for deans and chapters' lands, to the seiwice of the southern fleet, to be paid to the Navy Committee, to be transmitted to the fleet, reserving 1,000Z. of it to be sent to the fleet in specie. 4. Capt. Richard Stayner and Lieut. Axtell referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to consider their good services last year, and what may be done for their encouragement, according to the Act. 0. The master of the ketch who came from Lisbon to have 101. for his encouragement, and 101. among such of his men as will go again ; Mr. Frost to pay the money. 6. To write effectually to the [Army] treasurers to pay the five companies now in Guernsey, they lying upon the country, which is a matter of great consequence. 9. Thwaites, prisoner in Newgate, reprieved until a week after the next sessions. 10. The paper given in by the gentlemen of the High Court of Justice to be considered to-morrow. 14. Col. Popham to go to Portugal with eight ships, and the Admiralty Committee to prepare instructions for him, and report them to Council. 2. G 98 DOMESTIC 1650. April 12. April 12. WhitehaU. April 12. Whitehall. April 12, Whitehall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 16. Mr. Sanders discharged from further attendance upon Smith's information, and Smith left to take such course against him as he shall think fit. 17. To recommend to the Navy Committee to pay for provisions necessary to be sent to the fleet, for which order shall be given. Report of the Irish Committee approved, viz. : 18. It was formerly ordered that each of the officers lately em- ployed in conducting the 1,000 recruits appointed to be raised Ijy ' Cols. Fleetwood and Whalley for Ireland should have half a month's pay, to enable them to perform that service, viz., to the major at 68. a day, 8Z. 8s. ; fom- captains at 4s., 22^. 8s. ; five lieutenants at 2s., lU. ; 20 Serjeants at 12d, 281. ; 10 drums at 9d., 101. 10s. ; total, 831. 3s. 6c?., which was accordingly paid ; and that upon certi- ficate of their performance of the said service, the said officers should receive one month's hah" pay more, as a gratuity for their dihgence, unless there appeared neglect in any of them. As Col. Solomon Richards, who then conducted the said recruits as major, together with the other officers under his command — excepting Capt. Beavoir, in whom there appears some neglect — have diligently performed the said service, and shipped 904 men, the committee recommend an order to John Jackson to pay Col. Richards the said gratuity, total 771. 14s., he having disbursed a great part thereof to the said officers, and engaged himself to procure the residue. VIZ Reports of the Admiralty Committee approved (see p. 91 supra). 19. To impress to the Navy Committee, upon account for the deputy treasurer of the fleet, 1,500?. 20. To request the Council of State to allow each general of the fleet a marshal. [/. 64, pp. 191-196.] Council of State to Dr. Walker. The business aljout the goods in the great Spanish ship, spht upon Goodwin sands, is ready for judg- ment ; you are to repair speedily to Dover to dispatch it, that speedy justice may be done to all, and especially to strangers. [/. 95, p. 86.] Council of State to the Army Committee. To the same effect as the following, mutatus mutandis. [I. 95, 2^- 87.] Council of State to the Lord General. We having reported to Parliament that seven of the regiments of horse appointed for the field army, and one that is for the guard of the Parliament and city, should be filled up to 600 in a regiment, and the other four regi- ments toSO in a troop, the House has ordered that it shall be done, and left it to Council to do it. We have thought it necessary that they should be forthwith recruited to the aforesaid numbers, and desire you to give order to the colonels of the several regiments to recrmt themselves to such number with all expedition. We have written the Army Committee to take notice hereof, and to give order STATE PAPERS. 99 1650. April 12. WhitehaU. Vol. IX. that such as shall be added may enter into pay from the next musters, they not exceeding the respective numbers above said. [/. ■ 95, p. 87.] April 12. "Whitehall. April 12. Council of State to James Powell. "We formerly wrote you con- cerning your shipping of Col. Rjrvres' regiment, and enclosed a copy of the agreement made with him. Capt. Pennifather is to transport 200 men upon the same conditions, and you are to see him provided accordingly. There are also two regiments of foot to be raised and transported by Col. Sanders and Col. Solomon Richards, who are to pay for their own quarters and transportation, but you are to aid them in procuriag shipping at the cheapest rates you can, so that they may be speedily transported into Ireland, and may not be chargeable to the country, by long continuance at the water side. [/. 95, 13. 88.] Council of State to the Committee of Sequestrations for county Middlesex. We hear of high crimes committed against the common- wealth by Paul Williams of Hammersmith, and his wife, which, if proof be made, wiU amount to a sequestration. You are therefore to seize his personal estate, that it may be in safe custody when proof is made, and to use all dihgence, that there may be no embezzlement of any part thereof. [/. 95, p. 88.] Admiralty Committee to the Navy Committee. We have received and reported to the Council of State yoiir letter concerning the estimate of the provisions to be sent to the fleet at Lisbon, and they have referred it to the Navy Committee to provide payment accord- ingly ; lose no time in dispatching those provisions. We approve of your opinion that the contractors supply the remainder of the victuals at Lisbon, and desire you to see that they send over a man of their own in the fleet, to see it done, that there may be no hindrance to the speedy sailing of the fleet. That you may the better know how to apply yourselves to the fitting out of the ships that are to go southward, we are directed by the Council of State to inform you that the Resolution, Andi-ew, Phcenix, America, Satisfaction, Great Lewis, Merchant, and Crescent are to go southward, and the residue of the fleet formerly intended for the south are to be employed in the Narrow seas, and you are to order the necessary preparations accordingly. As it is of most high concernment that the eight ships for the southward, under Col. Popham, be dispatched with all expedition, — it being conceived that otherwise some access of shipping may come to Rupert's fleet, to the prejudice of oui- fleet there, — we earnestly recommend it to you to sit daily about this great service, and by all ways and means, though it should be of some more than ordinaiy charge, procure men for the ships, and speedily supply them with all necessaries, that nothing may be omitted to speed them to the fleet at Lisbon. Finding also, by intelligences from several parts, a necessity of having ships in the Narrow seas, to prevent the wicked designs that G 2 100 DOMESTIC ICoO. Vol. IX. the enemies of this State are contriving, we refer it to your special care to hasten the ships yet in harbour appointed for that service. "We desire you to be sensible of the great concernment which it is to give expedition to those ships, and to bestir yourselves more than ordinary, and give frequent accounts of your proceedings to us, that what shall lie in us to give furtherance to this service may be per- formed. We have written the ordnance officers to supply what con- cerns their office, and you are to let us know if there be any obstacles therein. [J. 123, 'pp. 297, 298.] April 13. Order in Parliament that 50^. be given to Eich. Le Hunt, who brought the news from Ireland, and that the Council of State take care that it is paid forthwith ; and that IQl. be also given to Thomas Morley, messenger in ordinary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. [/. 88, f. 18.] April 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The papers concerning Mr. Riddall's inn at Gravesend to be looked out by Monday next. 2. To recommend to the Generals of the fleet to prevent all trans- port of arms and ammunition from foreign parts, going from Charles Stuart, or his adherents, and to seize and stay any persons or goods justly suspected to be from him, till the pleasure of Council be known. 3. 40?. to be paid to Capt. Poulton, Governor of Nottingham Castle, for repairing that place, and the Eevenue Committee to make payment. 4. The Plantations' Committee to consider the desires of some persons for carrying a certain number of birding pieces into foreign plantations. 6. Col. Jones, Col. Hutchinson, and Lord Grey to be a committee to examine Paul Williams of Hammersmith. 7. Col. Jones to prepare an Act to be offered to the House, for doubling moneys upon the sale of fee-farm rents. 8. The trustees and contractors for the sale of fee-farm rents to attend next Monday ; the Auditors of the Exchequer to be present. 9. Mr. HoUand to report to the House the state of pi'oceedings in the sale of the fee-farm rents. 10. To write the Committee for Derbyshire to proceed with the demolition of Bolsover Castle, according to the Act of Parliament. 11. Col. Hill to make oath before a Master in Chancery, that the debt alleged to be due to him from the Earl. of Antrim is bond fide ; the paper representing his condition to be reported to the House by Sir Wm. AiTnyne. 12. Col. Hill to have 1,000L for his services at the Irish Com- mittee, out of the money to come in upon the ordinance of 20,000?. a month for the Irish service. 13. The Irish Committee to consider what is fit to be given to their clerks, not to exceed 180?. STATE PAPERS. 101 1650. Vol. IX. April 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 14. The business of Col. Stamford and Mr. Gerard to be con- sidered next Wednesday, the parties to attend. 15. The petition of Helen Windall referred to the Admiralty Committee. 16. To write the Lord General, enclosing the papers against Col. Sydney, and desire him to quicken the business which is ah'eady before the Council of war, and meantime to take care of the safety of the place. 17. Sir Hen. Vane to report to Parliament the want of money for carrjdng on the weighty affairs of the commonwealth, and to desire, " as a thing absolutely necessary," an order for its provision, to supply the present exigencies. 18. The Council, having considered the petition of Col. Arthur Hill, find that, by a certificate dated 21 March 1642-3, there was then brought by Col. Hill, and delivered into the stores at Carrick- fergus, arms, ammunition, and ordnance, value 1,320Z. 13s. 9c?., for payment of which, with interest, he now stands engaged, and that he disbursed, for the provision of his own regiment, when the stores were empty, 1,9S0Z. 4s. They request the House that he may be repaid with interest out of the revenues of forfeited lands in Ireland, and that the 1,000?. paid to him on account, by order of 22 July 1648, and 9 July 1649, be accounted as in part satisfaction. 19. 20. It appearing that the Earl of Antrim owes Colonel Hill, by statute staple dated 4 Jan. 1638-9, 5,5GC/. payable in Dec. 1639, and that the interest has ever since been due, the rebellion breaking out shortly after ; and that the profits of the Earl's estate, ever since the war, being now upwards of seven years, were received by the Earl of Argyle's regiment, towards their maintenance, by reason whereof Col. Hill could not reap the benefit that the law affords for the recovery of such debt ; and Col. HiU having made affidavit before Mr. Page, Master in Chancery, that the said debt and interest is due, the Council are of opinion that the Colonel should be satisfied the 5,566Z. out of the sequestrations of the estates in Ireland liable to the said statute staple, with interest, and that the House should be moved to give order to the Lord Lieutenant to that purpose. Also to request the House that the arrears of Col. Hill may be stated, and some course taken for satisfaction thereof [/. 64, jsp. 198-203.] April 13. "Whitehall. April 13. Whitehall. Council of State to Charles WaUey. We have given order to John Jackson, Treasurer of the Excise, to send you 300?. for the use of Col. Venables in Ulster, and desire you to send it away by the first opportunity, the service requiring haste. [/. 96, p. 89.] Council of State to the Lord General. We enclose an informa- tion concerning the state of Dover, and understanding the business is before a Council of war, we leave it to you to make use thereof, for expediting the business, and securing the safety of the place. [/. 96, p. 89.] 102 DOMESTIC 1650. Voi" ^^ April 13. Admiealty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order referring the petition of Maurice Gardner to the Admiralty Judges, and to Dr. Walker, to state the facts, and whether the sale to Ml'. Opey of the ship mentioned be good or not. Order — in pursuance of the reference by the Council of State of the good services done by Capt. Eichard Stayner, and Lieut. Thos. AxteU, last year, and as to what may be done for their encourage- ment, according to the Act, — recommending that Capt. Stayner be allowed 20?., and 51. for a gold medal, and Lieut. AxteU 10?., and 40s. for a medal, to be paid by the collectors for prize goods, as rewards and encouragements. Also, considering the good service of Andrew Rogers, assistant to the carpenter of the Triumph, that 61. be allowed him by the same coUeetors, as an addition to his wages. Order on the report of the collectors of prize goods, on the peti- tion of Anth. Stephens, surgeon to the navy at Portsmouth, — that the Robert frigate was surprised by Capt. Stayner, and has been condemned ia the Admiralty Court, and that divers of her men were cured by petitioner ; but the frigate is of so small a value that her whole pro- ceeds have been expended in the charges, except HI 8s. 7d., and that the mariners who took her have not received any benefit thereby, — that the petitioner cannot, under the circumstances, re- ceive full satisfaction for his claim of 25?. 10s., but that it be recommended to the Council of State that 41. 8s. 7c?., part of the said 14?. 8s. 7d., now in the collectors' hands, be allowed to the petitioner, ia part recompense for his cures. Order that the 151?. 3s. M. certified by Dr. Walker in the account of Hen. Tiddiman, disbursed by him as Serjeant of the Admiralty, be reported to the Council of State, for their allowance for it to be paid to Tiddiman by the collectors for prize goods, out of prize money. That the following additional instructions to Col. Robert Blake, appointed General of the first fleet that is to go southward, as drawn up and agreed to by the Admiralty Committee, be reported to the Council of State for approbation. You shall remonstrate forthwith to the Krag of Portugal, that those ships now in his ports, de facto commanded by Prince Rupert, are not capable of neutrality, for that they were part of the navy of England, in the actual possession of Parliament, armed, equipped, and furnished by them in their own ports, the mariners being also their own servants, hired by them, and placed in those ships m the immediate service of the Parliament ; from which service the mariners have perfidiously apostatised, and as fugitives and renegadoes, have run away with the said ships, and as fugitives and sea robbers, have made depredations and spoils, and by adding to their number the ships taken by them, have grown to a strength likely to prove dangerous, to the interruption, if not the destruction, of all trade and commerce. Tha,t they have no place in the world which they can pretend to be their own, nor have they anywhere to carry their prizes, or to make show of any form of justice ; but whatever' they can, by rapine STATE PAPERS. 103 1650. "^OL. IX. April 13. and depredation, take from anyone, they truck away like thieves and pirates, wherever they can get admittance, without bringing the same to adjudication, or making any such proceedings in courts of justice as the law of nations prescribes to be done by all ships going to sea with lawful commission. It is a certain rule Quod firatcB et latrones qui civitatein non faciunt -mre gentium, jussi non possunt and being as they are, hastes humani generis they may neither use the law of nations, nor are capable of protection from any prince. You shall signify the strict charge laid upon you to surprise or destroy those revolted ships, wherever you find them. That the commonwealth of England expects from aU their friends and allies assistance in the prosecution and recovery of their own ships, from the hands of their own pu'atical renegadoes ; and in particular, they look upon the King of Portugal as one from whom they expect all friendly ofiices, and doubt not but he wiU be far from countenancing such fugitive pirates, by affording them protection in his ports, or hindering the commonwealth to seize upon their own ships where they find them. That by the late treaty, as the commerce is free as well by land as by sea, in all the territories of the King of Portugal, and that without safe-conduct or other license, they may carry in their ships arms, victuals, &c., out of the ports of the said King, so is there no clause forbidding to repair with a fleet or ships of war into those havens or territories, upon any just occasion, as the prosecution of pirates, nor any clause that leave should be asked upon such an occasion. That the commonwealth demand it in justice from the King of Portugal, for conservation of the amity between them, to do them right by permitting their General to take aU manner of advantage for seizing upon such revolted ships now in his ports, the rather for that ex defectu justiticB'tenentuT reges, et licet non a priori faciendo, tamen ex jMsteriori negligendo, facti sunt ixcrticipes, ac prcucipue qui ad inhibenda lalrocinia et piraticam pravitatemi non a.dhihent ea quce possunt et debent remedia ; and that unless this justice be executed, you cannot tell how to answer it to your commonwealth, the rather for that by law it is permitted to prosecute such persons, etiani in alieno territorio. You are to remonstrate to the King that we have received notice that some intimation was delivered in his name, as if he had given order to his forts not to suffer any more Enghsh men- of-war to come into the bay of Weyres : that we cannot apprehend upon what ground that intimation should be given, as weU. for that there is no clause in the treaty to forbid the ships of war of the commonwealth to come into that bay, as that the said King — having first permitted those treacherous fugitive pirates to come in thither, with those ships part of the English navy, which they have run away with — it were against aU justice to deny the commonwealth liberty to come in with their ships of war. There- fore you are, in the name of the commonwealth of England, to desire the said King that his ports may be free and open for them, and that all their ships of war may have liberty to come into the 104 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. said bay of Weyres, or any other of his ports, and return as they shall find occasion. If the King refuse or neglect to do you right in the premises, then for default of justice from him therein, we refer you to your former instructions. The like instructions were given to Col. Popham, hut with the following additional clause : — You shall seize, arrest, surprise, and detain in the way of justice all such ships, merchants, or others, belonging to the King of Por- tugal, or any of his subjects, and secure the same and all_ the goods and writings therein, in the same manner as by another instruction given you concerning the French ; to be sent up to the collectors for prize goods, and proceeded against in the Admiralty Court, according to the rules of justice, to make satisfaction for the damages sustained by this commonwealth through the said refusal and neglect of the said King of Portugal. [/. 123, pp. 299-304.] April 13. 33. Capt. Kobt. Meade to Secretary Nicholas, Breda. I hope by Stockholm, ^y i^gt ygu havc bcsn able to acquaint His Majesty upon what disaster my dispatch from hence has been retarded, the Queen of Sweden being sick, and not in condition to give me a final answer. You may conceive how little advantageous it was to the King's afiairs;in my charge that his letter concerning the treaty was passed through other hands, as though I had not been thought fit to be acquainted with anything therein contained. Last night I received a letter from Secretary Long, enclosing one from the King to this Queen, dated from Jersey, 19 Jan., being, I suppose, a duplicate of the former, which was a month since delivered to the Queen without my knowledge, nay, with an express design to make me the only stranger, though one of this Cuimcll acquainted me with it the next day. Her Majesty still continues sick, and the last account I received from her, concerning my dispatch, was in these ivords, Capt. Meade should be patient awhile, for the King's affairs would not go ivell in her absence from the Council. I shall write Mr. Long by the next. I have not yet had time to compose myself for an answer to his, which came under a single cover, addressed to me at large in Sweden, and is about three months old. As I believe Lord Hatton is nigh you, please acquaint him with this letter, and if you write me, address to Mr. Wayte at Hamburg, as I may chance to remove hence before any answer to this can arrive, but my delay is as uncertain as Her Majesty's recovery. \Tlie italics are in cipher deciphered. 1% pages ^ April 15. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider where the obstruction is in the sale of the fee-farm rents, between the con- tractors and the auditors, and what they think fit to be done therein, and report. [/. 88, p. 19.] April 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Sir Peter Wentworth, Mr. Gurdon, Col. Ludlow, Col. Jones, and Sir Hen. Mildmay added to the Ordnance Committee. STATE PAPERS. 105 1650. Voi- IX. April 15. CoTJNCiL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 3, 4. Col. Robert Lilburne to attend next Thursday, and also the Lord General, Alderman Pennington, and Major Fenwick. 5. The petition of the merchants trading to the Canaries, with the letter annexed, referred to the Admiralty Committee to confer with the judges and advocate of the Admiralty, and such others as they think fit. G. The members of the Council who are of the Revenue Committee to be a committee to confer with the trustees for sale of fee-farm rents, and also with the auditors of the Exchequer, concerning expe- diting the sale thereof. 7. The letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to this Council and to Mr. Scott, concerning the sending over of some regiments to Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 8. To write the commissioners for the general composition of North Wales, to proceed with the sequestrations against those who do not pay in their full proportion by the 1st of May. 9. The desires of Major Ireton made for Landguard Fort referred to the Ordnance Committee. 10. Slade, lately committed to the Peterhouse, to be set at liberty, on engaging not to come into the northern parts, or hold corre- spondence with any of the garrisons there. 11. A company of Sir Wm. Constable's regiment to goto Walling- ford Castle, to relieve Col. Ingoldsby's company. Ilc6. Capt. Pury's company of Sir Wm. Constable's regiment to march to Bristol, to relieve two companies of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment. 12. Five single companies of 120 men to be raised for the estabhsh- ment of England, in lieu of the five companies gone over to Ireland with Sir Hardress Waller, to make up the five companies an entire regiment for the West. 13. The Lord General to give commission to Col. Desborow to command all the forces in the West, as well those in garrison as those which are to keep the field. 15. Two new companies to be added to Col. Wanton's regiment, to make it up 1,200 men, so that they may relieve those of Col. Berk- stead, ordered to the guard of the Parliament. 16. The committee which confers with the officers of the army to consider whether it is necessary to continue the six cannoniers now employed at Lynn. 17. Capt. Smith to have a commission as commander for the militia of his county. 18. The Commissioners for the Militia for county Oxford to command the militia of that county, in the absence of Col. Whit- lock. 19. The Ordnance Committee to charge what is remaining of the 00,000?. in the Excise, for things to be used for setting out the train for the present marching anny. 20. To report to the Housu that for sotting out the train of artil- lery, there should be 50,000/. of the next 200,000/. in the Excise 106 DOMESTIC 1650. April 15. April 15. ■Whituhall. April 1.3. WliitJiall. April 15. \\' hituhall. Vol. IX. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) appropriated for the marching army, and for other exigencies, to be disposed by the Council. 21. The gunfounders to make all possible haste with the guns of the train now in hand. 22. To write Major Blackmore that order has been given to put in the commissioners he nominated, and to put out the rest. 23. To write to Col. Bethell to take notice of his taking the ship, and that the booty in it shall be for the soldiers, and the ship set out for the service of the port. [/. 64, pp. 204S-209.] Council of State to the Navy Committee. As we have thought it necessary to employ the ketch back to Portugal which lately came from thence with advice, for the better encouragement of the captain and his company, who cannot go back without hazard, we desire you to order him a month's pay ; also that his bill of charges for his journey by post from Cornwall may be paid after a reasonable pro- portion. [/. 95, p. 89.] Council of State to the Revenue Committee. We have considered what has been propounded by the members of the BJigh Court of Justice for carrying on that work, and think 5001. should.be paid on account for things necessary for it, to be issued by the direction of that court, and we have charged the same upon the receipts of the revenue ; part they will need in ready money, which you are to furnish them with, and for what you cannot pay, give order to them, that they may satisfy such workmen or others as they shall employ, that a work so necessary may not be delayed for so small a sum. [/. 95, p. 90.] Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. We formerly wrote you to pay Col. Cox's regiment in Guernsey, but it has not yet matter of very great consequence. April 15. ■Whitehall. been done, though a matter of very great consequence. The men are not able to subsist without their pay, unless they live upon free quarters upon the islanders, and we therefore again desire you to take order that they be paid. [/. 95, p. 90.] Council of State to Mr. Pentlow, justice of peace for county Northampton. We approve your proceedings with the Levellers in those parts, and doubt not but you are sensible of the mischief those designs tend to, and of the necessity to proCoed effectually against them. If the laws in force against those that intrude upon other men's properties, and that forbid and direct the punishing of 'all riotous assemblies and seditious and tumultuous meetings, be put in execution, there will not want means to preserve the pubhc peace against the attempts of this sort of people. Let those" men be effectually proceeded against at the next sessions, and if any that ought to be instrumental to bring them to punishment fail in their duty, signify the same to us. [/. 95, ^9. 91.] April 15. 34. Petition of the Merchants of London trading to the Levant Seas and other parts to the southwards, to the Council of State, to STATE PAPERS. 107 1650. "^01" ^^• consider their sad condition, and to represent the same to Parlia- ment, for petitioners' reparation, and freedom of navigation in the Levant seas. Have for some time waited in hope of a peace- able navigation, and freedom of commerce, and correspondency between this and other nations, observing the constant endeavours of the Parliament of England and the Council of State, tendino- thereto, and are sensible of the many difficulties and obstructions the Council of State have encountered ; yet their former and con- tinued sufferings, and the danger this nation is in, by the power and malice either of professed friends or open enemies of neio-hbourino- nations, constrains them to represent that, within two years past divers of their ships of great burden, and richly laden, have been surprised by the French, and by pirates or men-of-war, to the loss of nearly a million of money. That of late they had two ships, home- ward bound from Turkey to Leghorn, taken by the French, and lost a very vast sum. That by means hereof (1.) The enemies of this commonwealth are greatly emiched with petitioners' estates, and their navigation strengthened by petitioners' shippiag for future attempts in the like kind, or for invasion. (2.) This nation in general, and petitioners in particular are impoverished, discouraged, and disabled to trade. (3.) The navigation of this land and the mariners thereof may decay, and be taken up by other nations. (4.) The tradino- of this nation, in venting the staple commodities and manufactures by export and import of foreign commodities, will be hindered and in time utterly lost. (5.) The meaner sort of people become poor, and the poor more miserable and exposed to perishing. (6.) The stocks of the richer sort will lie unmanaged. (7.) Strangers will call home their stocks here. (8.) BuUion and coin is and will be exported and not imported. (9.) The merchants of England, whose credits in foreign parts have gTeatly advanced trade, and supported the flourishing condition of this nation, will be contemptible. (10.) The customs and excise, which would contribute much to defraying the emergent occasions of the State, wiU be greatly impaired. By all which the honour of this nation, famous throuo-hout the world, will be eclipsed, the safety of the whole endangered, and the wealth thereof transported, to its apparent ruin, unless timely ijre- vented. [| j>age-] April 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir John GeU's man permitted to go to his master, now pri- soner in th-e Tower, provided he is thoroughly searched at his o-oinn- in, and kept close prisoner with his master, for so long as he shaU stand committed. 2. To report to Parliament that, upon several complaints of oreat disorders in the government of Sutton Hospital, the Council referred the same to some gentlemen, who have taken great pains therein and returned a report, which Sir Wm. Armyne will present to Parliament for some order. 3. Major-General Skippon to acquaint the committee of the militia for London that the Council approve of what they have 108 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- I^- April 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) already done, in pursuance of their instructions for settling the militia of the city, and doubt not but they will further proceed therein ; Thursday week appointed to receive their further account. 4. The committee which confers with the army officers to consider what is fit to be done for supplying the defect of forces in the garrison at Chester. 5. To write the commissioners for the militia for Chester that the regiment of foot to be raised in the hundreds near Chester is to be commanded by Col. Duckenfield, governor of Chester. C. To write the justices of peace for county Stafford, enclosing the petition of Richard Alley, and desire them to examine those most dangerous, and such witnesses as shall be produced against them, and if the matter be true, to commit them to prison, and see that they are proceeded against at the assizes ; also to take security for the good behaviour and appearance at the sessions of those of less con- sideration, and if any of them have any estate, to refer it to the sequestrators to sequester. 7. To write the commissioners for the militia of Cornwall that Council cannot supply them with a magazine out of the public stores, but they must contract with some persons in London for furnishing them, to the payment of which contract they will be enabled, by the moneys which will be raised upon the county for defraying of the public charges ; order will be given for dehvery of the muskets desired out of Pendemris Castle, if the castle be not unfurnished thereby. As to the musters, provision will be made against neglects 01- defects, l;iy an Act to be passed for that purpose. The p)reventing molestation of the coast by pirates is referred to a committee, and the commissions requested have been granted. 8. The Admiralty Committee, to whom Sir Wm. Armyne is added, to consider the petition of the merchants trading to the Levant, and to send for and confer with whom they shall think fit, and return what they think fit to be done for the petitioners' rehef, and the vindication of the honour of the nation against the affronts offered by the French. Rejiorts of the Irish Committee, viz. : 9. The committee, finding very necessary the desii'e of Sir Chas. Coote for a post bark between England and the north of Ireland, think fit that Capt. Robert Blackledge, owner of the Robert galliot, recommended by Sir Charles, should be employed for carrying letters, packets, and dispatches from Carlingford, or any port in TJlstei-, to Liverpool, and thence to Carlingford or Garrickfergus ; and that he be appointed for six months, on security for faithful dis- charge of' the sei'vice, at 11/, a month ; keeping and maintaining the said bark, and the men employed therein ; the Attorney-General to pay him 111. a month, and the like articles of agreement viutatis mutd/ndls to be drawn up between Mr. Attorney and him, as already made with Evan Vaughan, postmaster at Youghall. As Capt. Blackledge was employed, by warrant from Sir Chas. Coote of 5 Dec. last, on the northern coast of Ireland, in the State's STATE PAPERS. 109 1650. "^01" IX. April 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) service, and afterwards in carrying over Capt. St. George and Capt. Thomas with dispatches, and was lately commanded over to trans- port Lieut.-Col. Barrow with the like dispatches, order should be given to John Jackson, treasurer of the 1-50,000^ ordinance upon the Excise, to pay him therefor oOl. out of the last 17,000?. of the said ordinance. 10. That Charles Walley, — having bought 15 tons of Cheshire cheese for the army in Ireland, by direction of the Lord Lieutenant, and paid for it out of moneys in his hands, as it is necessary to liasten over the cheese, it being a perishable commodity, — should he ordered speedily to ship and send it to the commissioners at Dublin, and return their certificate of the quantity and weight, that it may be placed to the account of the army in Ireland. 11. That on the petition of Richard Hooke, a poor soldier who lost both his eyes by the shot of a cannon in Ireland, — there being 4<0l. 4.S. 8(?. due to him for his service, as appears by certificate of Gabriel Beck, auditor appointed by the committee of the Star Chamber for casting up accounts for Ireland, — letters should be sent to the Army Committee, recommending him for compensation out of the contributions of North Wales appointed to answer charges of this kind, to preserve him from perishing, and encourage others to adventure themselves in the like public services. 15. That Col. Whalley, with other colonels, having recom- mended officers fit to be employed in raising and marching 1,200 men to be sent to Ulster undei- Col. Lidcot, for completing his own regiment, and recruiting the companies there' — like order should be given by Council to Col. Lidcot and the officers, to beat their drums and to raise and march their men to Chester for transportation, as was formerly given to Col. Ryves and his ofiicers, they giving the like security for performance of articles ; and that order be given to John Jackson, the treasurer, to pay them one month's pay for them- selves, their ofiicers, and 200 men apiece, to enable them to raise and march them as aforesaid. 16. Like report in favour of ofiicers recommended by Colonel WlraUey and others, fit for raising and marching 1,200 men. [/. 64, 2'>2h 210-220.] April 16. Council of State to the Sheriff" of county Montgomery. We have Wiiituhall. issued our warrant to our serjeant-at-arms for apprehending Thomas Bushell who was lately in your county, and being at that distance, it may be difficult for him to execute that warrant. You are there- fore to give all assistance for apprehending and sending Bushell up in safe custody, it being for matter of great consequence to the peace of the commonwealth. With note of like letter to the sheriff" of county Cardigan. [/. 95, p. 91.] April 16. Admiralty Cojimittee. Day's Proceedings. Order referring the petition and letter of the merchants trading to the Canaries to the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker, who are to 110 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. consider what is fit to be done for remedjnng the grievances com- plained of, and to attend this committee this day week to deliver their opinions, that they may be reported to the Council of State. Order recommending to the Council of State the petition of John Tippett, eight years assistant shipwright at Portsmouth, and well skilled in the method of the navy, as master shipwright. Order, on the petition of Wm. Avery, James Parrett, and John : Dyett, mariners, complaining against Edmund EUison, master of the Percy of London, for not paying their wages, that EUison appear before the committee on Wednesday week, to show cause why he refuses to pay (bis). Order, on the petition of Elizabeth Wright, alias Jenn, on behalf of mariners and their widows lately belonging to the Hunter of Dover, for a day to be appointed for hearing their case, that the matter be heard next Tuesday, and that Mr. Jessop, Wm. Langhorne, and Capt. Crandley be summoned to attend. Order, on the petition of Helen Windall, that Capt. Eob. Clark, therein complained of, attend this committee on Friday ; a copy of the petition to be sent to him, that he may be the better able to answer it. Order that the Navy Commissioners' letter concerning Maplesden be presented to the Council of State. [/. 123, ^ap. 305-307.] April 16. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We formerly wrote you of the urgent necessity of hastening the summer fleet to sea, and especially those eight ships that are to go southward under Col. Popham. As there must be timely provided a surgeon's chest extraordinary for the southern fleet, we desire you to cause one to be forthwith fitted, and laid on board such ship as Col. Popham shall appoint. Also provide eight tons of iron bars, to be cut and fitted for shot. Mr. Pett at Chatham writes that the Rainbow is now in the Hope, and that the Liberty and Resolution will be there in three days, if not forced to stay for want of men. You are therefore to use your utmost endeavours for pressing mariners to be sent on board the said ships, and send us an account what progTess has been made in the fitting forth to sea of the whole fleet. [I. 123,^. 306.] April 16. 35. Sir Rich. Lane, Lord Keeper, to Sec. Nicholas. Though I have Jersey. a feeble hand, yet I have a heart still desirous to give you an account how faithfully it has desired to serve you ; and though it has pleased God to dis]50se of me as seed in stony ground, whereby I had like to perish in the highway, yet I hope in him that he will yet give life once more, even out of these ashes, to revive some sparks of hope. Had not the Duke of York and the Governor and his lady taken an express order to send for me from St. Malo to Jersey, I had perished. Though I have come hither in a very weak condition, I chose rather to adventure that joui-ncy in danger of my life than stay at St. Malo, where I was confident I should perish. I have thus given you an account of my condition, which I hope will not weaken mc in your old love and friendship, and if there be any- STATE PAPERS. HI 1650. "^OL. IX. thing which concerns me, either in my duty to the King, my master, or anything else, I shall wholly rely upon you, knowing I shaU find you a true friend, as you always have been. It has been a great grief to me that I have not been able to do my duty to the King as I would have done, but I hope his goodness will consider my necessity, which I know you will present to him if occasion be. Give my service to Lord Hopton and Secretary Long. [1 page. Endorsed hy Nicholas: "My Lord Keeper Lane's last letter to me."] April 17. Order in Parhament, — on presentation of " the humble petition of divers free born people of England, inhabiting in the city of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark and Lambeth, and places adjacent " by divers citizens of London, 11 of whom being called in avowed their signatures, and gave their addresses — that, as the scope of their petition is to bring scandal and reproach upon the just and necessary laws and proceedings of Parliament, to weaken the present government, to give advantage to the common enemy, and to raise new tumults and troubles, the Council of State examine the indirect practices in setting on foot such petition, and how it was obtained, and by whom it has been done. [/. 88, pp. 19, 20.] April 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Wm. Armyne and Sir Peter Wentworth added to the com- mittee that confers mth the army officers. 2. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Sir Peter Wentworth, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine Mrs. Jermyn's composition. 3. Charles Chipperfield to be committed prisoner to the Gatehouse, for using reviling words against the Council of State, and calling them traitors and rebels ; there to remain tiU released by due course of law. 5. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Sir Peter Wentworth, Mr. Scott, Sir James Harrington, and Col. Jones to be a committee to examine the business of prosecuting the petition lately presented to the House by Tenant. 6. To write the Army Committee, enclosing the list for the train of artillery, and desire them to receive into pay the officers certified by the Lord General to be necessary for carrying on the service ; the waggon master to the regiments to be mustered with the regiment.* 8. The resignation by Sir John Danvers of his command of the reo-iment of foot, as colonel of the militia forces to be raised in his county, accepted. 9. To write the commissioners for Wilts of the resignation of Sir John Danvers, by reason of indisposition and attendance in Parlia- ment, and to desire them to consider of some fit person to succeed him.* » As the Council of State letter book No. 9.5, terminates -with 16 April, and the subse- quent Tolume is missing, the orders for letters in the day's proceedings are their only record from the present date up to Feb. 1G51. — [Ed,] 112 DOMESTIC 1G50. Vol. IX. April 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. Six troops of dragoons, recruited to 100 in a troop, to be added to the field force. 11. The committee which meets with the army officers, and the Ordnance Committee jointly, to consider of the stores of the com- monwealth, and how the present expedition may be furnished out of them, and how they may be proportioned to the siipply of magazines in several places for furnishing the army, and in what places those magazines shall be put. 12. To write the Lord General to order execution of the votes and resolutions of the 15th inst., concerning the recruiting of some regiments, and disposal of some of the forces of his army. 14. To "write the Navy Committee to order the Commissioners of Customs to provide 1,000Z. in Spanish money, of the former .5,000/,., and also to prepare letters of credit upon the said money for 4,000/. to be had at Lisbon for the use of the fleet. 15. Col. Jones added to the committee to consider as to removing the obstructions in the sale of fee-farm rents. [I. 64, pj). 222- 224.] April 18. Order in Parliament that the information given to the House of moneys concealed belonging to the State be referred to the Council of State, who are to give to such as make the discovery an allowance not exceeding one-fifth of such moneys as they shall so discover, and to examine the business. April 18. Order in Parliament that, for setting out the train of artillery and other necessaries for the marching army, and for other exigencies, 50,000/. of the 200,000/ in the Excise shall be disposed of by the Council of State, and that the 150,000/., residue of the said 200,000/., shall be paid thus : 50,000/. to the use of the navy, and 100,000/. for the use of the army in England and Ireland, as the Council of State shall direct, and as the exigencies of either shall require. April 18. Order in Parliament that 50/., over and above the 50/. formerly given to Capt. Rich. Le Hunt, be paid to him, to buy a horse, and the Council of State pay the same. [/. 88, 2^p- 20, 21.] April 18. Council OF State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The dispatch for Lisbon to be taken up to-morrow. 3. The Admiralty Committee to consider of the obstructions given to the cutting of woods in Bagshot and Clarendon Parks. 4. The master of the barges to get them ready to attend Council on Monday. 6. Col. Lilburne to attend Council next Saturday. [/. G4,p. 228.] April 18. Note that by command of the Admiralty Committee, the secre- tary wrote to the ordnance officers, to hasten all the gunners' stores agreed upon by the Navy Commissioners and the Committee of the Trinity House, to the southern fleet, under command of Col. Popham. [7. 123, :/). 310.] STATE PAPERS. 113 1650. Vol. IX. April 18. Admiralty Committee to Major-General Harrison. Being informed, by the petition of Jno. Wood and other merchants and owners of the John and Elizabeth, cast away near Swansea, that a portion of the goods have come into the hands of Thomas Williams and others living near, but that, as the place of vice-admiral of South Wales is now void by the death of the Earl of Pembroke, they cannot recover them in the usual manner, we desire you to examine the matter, and cause such goods to be restored to the proprietors, allowing the party salvage. [J. 123, 'p. 310.] April 18. 36. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We here- tofore recommended you to cause a survey to be made of all the defec- tive and unserviceable ships belonging to the State, upon which you made a return of some fit to be cast ; having been lately informed that divers serviceable ships want reparation, we wish a speedy and exact survey to be taken of all now in harbour, that those service- able may be docked forthwith, and made fit for sea. Certify us what is wanting to each ship, and what you conceive the charge wiU be for the repair of each. Let those found unserviceable be disposed of to the best advantage, and no longer remain an unnecessary charge. We are informed by one of the generals of the fleet that the Nonsuch frigate has been 10 days at Deptford, and nothing yet done to her, notwithstanding the urgent necessity of affairs. Let her speedily be taken in hand, and fitted forth to sea, and certify- why there is such backwardness in matters of so great concernment. {Also I. 12S,p. 311.] April 18. Admiralty Committee, to Mr. Pett. We had heard from you and the rest of the commissioners that the Resolution should be ready to set sail by 1 March last, and now we find that the stages are not yet taken off" her sides, so that provision cannot be laid on board her. We wonder at the backwardness in setting her forth, and the rest of the summer guard now at Chatham, seeing the great occasion of hastening the summer fleet. Col. Popham is forced to go on board the Andrew, as the Resolution is not yet ready, by which means the rest of the ships under his command, designed for the southward, wiU be forced to stay in the Downs until the Resolution comes to them. We have often intimated to the Commissioners that in case they should meet with obstruction in hastening the fleet, they should acquaint us, and we would give them our best assistance, and we desire you to use your utmost diligence for hastening forth the Resolution and the rest of the ships at Chatham, and certify us the reason of this great delay. [J. 123, p. 311.] April 18. 37. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. The bearer The Andrew, Robert Thorpe, master of the Swiftsure, has pressed divers seamen Tilbury Hope, g^^ HuU for that ship, but in coming from Hull, they have been again pressed by some of the ships belonging to the fleet now ridino- in Tilbury Hope. As the Swiftsure is not yet fit to put to sea, and these are aU ready to sail, I do not think the men should be discharged 2- H 114 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. from these ships, nor is it just that Mr. Thorpe should lose the money he has given them for imprest, but be re-imbursed what he has paid the men mentioned in the enclosed certificate. Also a com- petent allowance ought to be made him towards his charges into and from HuU. [f page.] April 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The 1001. ordered by the House to Captain le Hunt to be paid out of the first moneys that come in for the affairs of Ireland, at the disposal of the Council. 2. Mr. Frost to have power to give copies of the papers concerning Guernsey, to such of the parties as require them. 3. To write Mr. Powell to ship the horse for Ireland, and if there be need of money for their pay beyond the 22nd, when their pay in the army determines, he is to take it up until the wind will permit their dispatch, and give an account by the next post how that affair stands. 4. The letter from Hull of the 16th inst. to be considered to- morrow. 5. The letter from Major Darnicke, of the same date, referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 64^, pp. 230, 231.] April 19. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the petition of the Levant merchants be considered next Thursday. Order that the petition of Helen Windall be heard next Wednes- day ; Capt. Clarke to have notice to attend. Order, on the petition of Jno. Elliott and other mariners of the Lisbon Merchant, — complaining that having been engaged in the service of the State, Roger Guardland, the master, detains their wages due for a voyage to the Straits, — summoning Guarland to attend next Tuesday, to show cause why he refuses to pay them ; the petitioners to have notice to attend. [/. 123, pp. 312, 313.] April 19. Admiralty Committee to the Justices of the Peace [county Berks]. The Council of State having empowered the Navy Commissioners to employ purveyors of timber in several of the late King's parks, to fell timber for the use of the navy, they employed Fras. Barham to be pui'veyor of Clarendon Park. He informs us that, upon going there to fell and carry away the timber, Mr. Good, woodward to the late Earl of Pembroke, made claim to the bark of the timber. We desire that in case Good, or any others, interrupt the execution of the instructions given to Barham, you wiU afford him aid, and cause the disturbers to appear before us to answer for the same. [/. 123, p. 312.] April 19. Admiralty Committee to the Justices of the Peace, &c., county Berks. To the same effect in behalf of George Maplesden, purveyor of timber in Bagshot Park. [/. 123, p. 314.] STATE PAPEES. 115 1650. "^OL. IX. April 20. Additional instructions to Col. Rob. Blake, appoiated General of the Southward Fleet. Being verbatim those suggested by the Admiralty Committee, and calendared fp. 102-104 supra. \I. 64, pp. 231-235. Printed in Thurloe's State Papers, vol. I., pp. 142, 143.] April ? 38. Declaration of Prince Rupert to the Kingdom of Portugal, Lisbon. concerning the coming of the English fleet of rebels into the river and port of Lisbon. The insolent and horrid proceedings of the rebel party in England, commonly known by the name of Parliamentary, — whereas, indeed, they are nothing else but tumultuous, factious, sedi- tious soldiers, and other disorderly and refractory persons conspiring together, — should awaken aU Christian princes seriously to attend the designs of those conspirators, lest the fire now kindled in Eng- land may come to their own doors. These persons have not only for many years past taken up arms against their King, but having by false devices got him into their possession, by an unheard of and unparalleled example, imder the colour of justice, cut off his head, as if he had been a person subject to the decrees of an enraged multitude. After the death of their King they, by public vote, dethroned his son and heir, and by an Act of engagement, they daily force people to abjure kingly government. As they are sworn enemies to all settled government both in church and commonwealth, what may they attempt in neighbouring nations, when time and occasion shall serve ? Yet that which is of more near concernment to the kingdom of Portugal may be gathered from other circumstances here ensuing. This fleet of the rebels was procured by the solicitation of the Spanish ambassador residing in London, and is to remain here upon the coast untU another fleet comes to join it ; and whatever may be pretended, their design is not merely against our person, and His Majesty's fleet under our command, but to join with the Castilian, and go with him into the Straits against the French, and then to come against this country, — as by the confession of the Spanish ambassador's secretary and some of the Council of State of England more fully appears, — and it may be inferred that this solicitation of the Spanish ambassador is to overthrow the King of Portugal, and that there is some design between these people and the Castihans, against the peace of this kingdom ; it is certain that an agent came from the rebels for Castile, in the admiral of their fleet, who is not gone with the merchantmen bound for St. Lucas, but is still aboard the same ship. If it be replied they have sent an agent to the King of Portugal, to evince their desire to keep an equal amity with both these princes, it may be answered that he was not thought on a few weeks before this fleet put to sea, and he was procured by the merchants of London, as was made known by their petition to the pretended Parliament in that behalf, contrived by two brothers that lived here of the name of BusheU, who stiU have a brother here notoriously interested in behalf of the rebels, and their agent is to be maintained by the merchants only. It appears, by letters from England to mer- H 2 116 DOMESTIC 1650. Vo^- I^- chants here, that it was voted by the pretended Parliament and Council of State that, if the King of Portugal should receive the King of Great Britain's fleet commanded by us, or give liberty for the sale of any goods taken by us at sea, they would go to war against him ; so that, if this resolution stands, to what end can their sending of an agent hither be, unless to serve as a spy to hold correspondence with his brother agent who is gone for Spain, and to give him intelligence for supplanting this realm ? The manner of the coming in of the fleet much augments the suspicion of a design ; for whereas our being here with a fleet of His Majesty the King of Great Britain, who is an ally, challenges safety and protection, for these persons to come into the port with so many ships of so great strength, under pretence of assailing us, and to advance as they did, without leave, was as audacious as if they held the law of all nations and the right of all foreign princes in as great contempt as the laws of their own country ; and it is to be feared that if the forts and castles belonging to the King of Portugal had permitted them to enter and spoil our fleet, they would have at- tempted something on the city and ships in harbour, so that an entrance might be made for the Spaniard, who now lies upon the frontier with an army, or the King's proportion of shipping to defend his rights in Brazil against the Hollander might be beaten down ; and perhaps it has not been without design that, at the first entrance, the heutenant of their admiral was sent on shore, and had private meetings and consultations in Bushell's house, and that Mr. Taytum, and other masters of English ships entertained in the service of the King of Portugal, go to and from the rebels' ships in the night, &c., without leave of the King or ministers. Notwithstanding the audacious attempts of these people were repulsed by the forts and castles of Portugal, they have only retired a little out of the rear of the castles, and now block up the port, whereby we not only lose the liberty of the port, but it is also a high affront to the whole nation that the principal port in their kingdom is thus abused by a company of declared rebels ; — a thing the law of nations does not permit to any sovereign prince or state in war with a just enemy, in the port of a common friend. We hope that the Portuguese nation will not endure such insolence by rebels who are to be esteemed pirates and sea robers, but will seriously join with the King of Great Britain's fleet under our command, for clearing the liberty of their port, they assuring to us their just protection which we claim, for the vindication of their own commerce, and the prevention of the design of their and our implacable enemies, and to give demonstration to the whole world how little the insolency of the people is to be endured ; that so the amity between the Crowns of England and Portugal may be con- tinued firm, according to the intent of the articles made between them. [3^ pages.] April 23. Order in Parliament that the powers given to the Commissioners, in the Act touching the regulating of the ofiicers of the Navy and STATE PAPERS. 117 1650. ^«^- ^^■ Customs, as to the office of the ordnance and armoury and stores, be repealed, and that the Council of State exercise those powers, as the Commissioners in that Act were to do. Also that the Coimcil of State consider the whole business of the office of the ordnance and armoury, and how the same may be regu- lated, and what officers are fit to be continued and what to be reduced, and present a model thereof to the House. [/. 88, pp. 20, 21.] April 23. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider of a charter of incorporation of the Trinity House, and what powers are fit to be granted therein, and hear all parties interested, and report. [/. 88, p. 22.] April 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Note that Lord Chief Justice Rolle this day took the engage- ment for secrecy. 3. Thomas GeU to have liberty to speak with Sir John Gell, as to settling his estate, in hearing of the Lieutenant of the Tower, provided he speaks of no other business. 4. Mr. EUis to have 40s. for his two journeys out of Sussex to the Council. 5. The hangings and carpets which were at Hampton Court when the Committee was there to be reserved to the use of the common- wealth ; such as are fit for the Banquetting House in Whitehall to be reserved for that place, and the Committee who went to view them to make choice of such as they think the most fit. The hangings containing the story of Eighty-eight to be reserved for the use of the State. Before the pictures there of the triumphs of Csesar be sold, the Council to be informed what is bid for them. Three rooms at Somerset House to be kept furnished with beds for the use of the State. 6. The Admiralty Committee to treat with such persons as they think fit, for furnishing 1,000Z. in Spanish money at the cheapest rates, for the use of the Lisbon fleet, and to ofier the Commissioners of the Customs as security. 7. Mr. Frost to ask the merchants trading to Guinea whether the gold lately come in has been sold. 8. To write the Commissioners for Cornwall that the Council approves of what they have done in apprehending and securing some persons there, and that they shall receive further directions concerning them, when they receive their particular charge ; and to give them an account of the order given concerning the recruit of Sir Hardress Waller's regiment. 9. Mr. Weare to be discharged, upon entering into a recognizance to be forthcoming to answer in the High Court of Justice when called for. 10. Mr. Holme to be committed prisoner to the Peter House, in pursuance of a warrant formerly issued. 118 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. April 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) [Reports of the Irish Committee approved, viz. : 12. That the Treasurers-at-war should pay to Frances, wife of Col. Hercules Huncks, now in Ireland, SOL, out of the first moneys of the assignations to be sent to Ulster, and charge it in part pay- ment of his growing entertainment ; the Treasurers to give notice of the same to the Lord President of Connaught, that defalcation may. be made accordingly. 13. That on the petition of Richard Downe, for an increase of salary for the agents employed in bringing in money upon the ordinance for 20,000Z. a month for Ireland, — as the arrears due upon such ordi- nance come in with so much difSculty and slowness, that the exhibitions thence arising, being but 6d. in the 11. for the moneys they bring in, are become so smaU that most of the former agents have deserted that employment, — the Committee, finding that the Council have power to add to the salaries, think that the former salary should be augmented to Is. in the 11. for aU moneys brought in since 1 Dec. 1649, and that Alderman Andrewes and Maurice Thomson, Treasurers of the sdid Ordinance, should be ordered to make such allowance. [/. 64, pp. 237-241.] April 23. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that Mr. ChaUoner report to the Council of State — in refer- ence to their order to this Committee to consider of a fit person to be employed as victualler at Kinsale for ships employed on that coast, — that the Council of State should ask the Navy Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to present them a fit person, and to contract vidth him at such rates and for such time as shall be thought fit. That Geo. Clerk and Mr. BusheU, merchants in London, attend the Admiralty Committee to-morrow. [/. 123, p. 317.] April 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. The instructions for Col. Popham approved and sent. 3. The petition of William Horne, merchant of Southampton, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 7. The gentlemen certified from the commissioners of the militia for Nottingham to have commissions. 8. To write the Lord General to give order to all his officers who are to recruit troops or companies, to receive as recruits no person whatsoever that has been discharged from the service in his army, without special order of the Council or the Lord General. 9. Like letter to be sent to the commissioners for the militia of the several counties. II. Mr. Challoner, Lord Lisle, Sir Wm. Armyne, Col. Hutchinson, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to hear and examine the business of the complaint against Mr. Riddall's inn at Gravesend. 12. To write the commissioners of the militia for county Notts, that the names by them certified to command the forces of their new militia are approved, and commissions ordered, and that they are to STATE PAPERS. 119 1650. Vol. IX. April 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) proceed ia settling their militia according to their instructions, and give an account by the last of May. 13. Mr. Carter to examine Parker or Barker, concerning his getting, ia a surreptitious manner, the keys of some doors openiag into St. James's Park. 14a. The lead of the pipes bringing water formerly to Windsor Castle, and now taken up, to be disposed of to the use of the repairs of the castle, chapel, and houses in the castle, and some of it to be reserved for repair of the pipes bringing the water from Hyde Park to Whitehall ; Sir Gilbert Pickering and Mr. Holland to see this done. 15. Reports from the Irish Committee approved. 16, 17. That the Council write the Navy Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to present a fit person to be employed at Kin- sale, as victualler for the ships upon that coast, and that they contract with him at certain rates for so long as he shaU be so employed. 18, 19. Col. WhaUey and other colonels of the army having re- commended the officers after-mentioned, as fit to be employed in raising and marching 1,600 men to -be sent to Ulster, under the command of Capt. Oliver St. George, for completing of several regi- ments and companies there, — that the Council of State give such orders to Capt. St. George and the officers here named, to beat their drums, and raise and march the said men to Chester, in order to their transportation, as formerly given to Col. Ryves and his officers, on like security for performance of articles ; and that John Jackson, the treasurer, pay to the said Capt. Oliver St. George and to Capts. Nich. Codd, Daniel Thomas, Edw. Sharpe, John Hardy, John Lam- bert, Nich. Nuby, and John Wilkinson, for themselves, their officers, and 200 men each, 218?. 17s. 4:d. a-piece. [/. 64, p]j. 243-247.] [April 25.] 39. Petition of the inhabitants of Woolwich to the Council of State, for an order to the Navy Commissioners to issue from the stores waste timber and plank, not fit for ship building, to repair a wharf leading to the State's dockyard, which is so much decayed by the heavy loads carted over it, that neither carriages, horses, nor foot can pass it without danger, and it endangers the falling down of the church of the town. [1 page.] Annexing, 39. I. Eatvmate of the charge of repairing the tvharf 550 ft. long and 6 ft. dsep. Total 194Z. 10s. With note that it was repaired in 1634 by the Navy Commissioners, [f page.] April 25. 40. Order in Council that the Navy Commissioners inquire whether the State have at any time made or contributed to making the repairs mentioned in the petition of the inhabitants of Woolwich, and who ought to do it ; and if the State be not charged, then to examine the cost, and certify what waste timber may be spared towards such repairs, without making a precedent of it. [4^0 1. 64 p. 250.] 120 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. April 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The arms of the Swifbure, and of all other ships to be hereafter built, to be as the other formerly built for the commonwealth, and the Admiralty Committee to see that it is done. 3. The President frigate to be called the Increase for the future. 4. The names given to the two frigates launched at Deptford approved. 5. The petition of Edward Jervoyce referred to the Lord Chief Justice, who is to send for the party, receive his discovery, and do therein as he shaU see cause. 7. The Irish Committee to consider the order of the House con- cerning Hen. Hatsell. 9. The propositions of Hen. Robinson referred to Sir Jas. Harring- ton, Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Morley, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Scott. 10. The petition of the Mayor and Aldermen of Gravesend re- ferred to the same committee to whom Mr. Riddall's business was refeiTed. 11. Thomas Page to be discharged, upon entering into recognizance of 500^. for his good behaviour, and signing the engagement. 12. The Committee for Examinations to send for John Clarke, and cause him to enter into his recognizance to depart within five days after his enlargement, to take the engagement and to be of good behaviour. 13. The like order to be observed concerning Major Webbe. 14. Chambers, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be discharged on security for his good behaviour, and taking the engagement. 15. The Committee for Sequestrations in county Kent to examine how far John Riddall, innkeeper at Milton, had a hand in the Kentish petition, and w^hether or no they, or either of them (sic), were in arms in the last Kentish rebellion ; and upon examination of the whole, to proceed against them as they may deserve. 16. To write Sir Jno. Bourchier, Sir Thomas Maleverer, and the rest of the Yorkshire gentry who signed the letter to the Council from York of the 2nd inst., that the matter is not proper for the Council, but that they, being members of Parliament, know where to make immediate address, where the members of Council will give them assistance. 18. The paper of the Committee of the Militia of London to be considered this day week ; Major-Gen. Skippon to attend. 19. Col. Walker's regiment of horse to be recruited like the others. 19. The report brought in by Col. Jones, concerning the auditors' fees and the sale of fee-farm rents, approved, except the business of the parchment, for which particular it is recommitted to the same committee. Agreed by the committee at Whitehall, that for all particulars of 20Z. per annum and upwards, the fee for drawing and engrossing shall be 11. 6s. 8d.; for aU from 101. to 201. per annum, 13s. id. ; from 51. to 101., — 10s. ; from 50s. to 5?., — 6s. 8d ; and for all parti- culars under 50s. per annum, 3s. M. STATE PAPERS. 121 1650. "^OL. IX. April 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Where any small rents be desired to be put into one particular, they are to pay but one fee, according to the rates above expressed. The registrar's certificate in parchment, directed to the auditors and the Clerk of the Pipe respectively, of all fee-farm and other rents sold by the contractors and trustees at Worcester House, to be a sufficient warrant to them for discharging such rents out of their several records, after the date of the several conveyances from the trustees, without any fee. Signed Phi. DareU, Thos. Palgrave, Jam. Laune, and Jam. Symes. The Council to be moved for parchment to be allowed to the auditors. The Clerks in the RoUs, and Duchy of Lancaster, and the Remem- brancers in the Exchequer are, by order of the trustees, to sufier persons employed by them to take out copies of records in their custody, allowing them for each search 8d., and 4d a sheet for all copies required of them. 20. Reports of [the Irish Committee] approved. That Col. Hen. Cromwell's regiment having been raised and sent to Ireland, instead of Col. Hacker's, formerly designed for that ser- vice, letters be sent from Council to the Army Committee, to add Col. Cromwell's regiment of horse, consisting of six troops, to the Irish establishment, and to assign pay for that regiment, with the rest of the army in Ireland, from 20 March last. Also that like order be given for the five companies of Sir Hardress Waller's regi- ment in Ireland, to commence from the time that his regiment is ordered to complete their numbers in England. 21. That Denis Gauden having been appointed to weigh and receive into the stores all the cheese bought of Mr. Harris, Lucas Lucie and partners, for Ireland, and also to take warehouses, and employ persons to dress and look to the same until shipped for Ireland, and also to hire vessels to transport the cheese, and to set carpenters on work to fit the vessels, and it appearing that there remains 781. 4s. 8d. due to Gauden for money disbursed, — order should be given to John Jackson, the treasurer, to pay him this sum, with ISl. 6s. 8d., which should be allowed him for three months' care in overseeing and shipping the cheese ; total, dll. lis. 4d 24. Order on a petition setting forth the spoils made on the ships and goods of merchants trading into the Mediterranean sea and else- where, and on other complaints of piracies, that as Council wishes to use all good means for preservation of trade, the governors, deputies, and assistants of the companies trading to East India, Turkey, Mus- covy, East lands. Merchant Adventurers, and some of the merchants trading to Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Guinea, and Barbadoes, confer and agree on means that may conduce to the future safety of the trade, and satisfaction for past losses. [/. 64, pp. 249-254, 261.] April 25. Instructions for Col. Edw. Popham, one of the Generals of the Whitehall, fleet, especially appointed to command the second fleet ordered to go to the southward. 122 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. April 25. You are to take into your charge the Kesolution, Andrew, Phoenix, Satisfaction, America, Great Lewis, Merchant, and Hercules, and repair with all expedition to the port of Lisbon, in pursuit of the revolted fleet, who now ride there, as weU as the fleet under the command of Col. Blake, and for your better directions. 1st. We refer you to our instructions to Col. Blake, of which we give you copies, desiring you to do your best for putting them in execution. 2ndly. You are to pursue, seize, scatter, fight with, surprise, or des- troy aU and every of the revolted ships, and aU other ships that have joined with them, or associated with or adhered to them, they being aU pirates that have infested the seas, and piratically spoiled trade, and to pursue them, and the treacherous fugitives, renegadoes, and sea robbers and their adherents,- and by God's assistance, efiectually to surprise or destroy them, wheresoever you can find them. Srdly. Divers of the good people of this commonwealth have of late sustained great losses by having their ships and goods unduly seized, pillaged, surprised, and taken by French ships and French- men, by which means the shipping of this nation has been impaired, and the English trade lessened, and albeit aU fair courses have been taken, according to the forms of princes and states in amity, in demanding redress and reparation, yet none could be obtained ; but on the contrary, several of the French ships have unduly spoiled other English ships, so that according to the laws of nations, there ought to be Droit de Marque, and letters of reprisal are grantable. But as many of the English so spoiled cannot undergo the charge of setting forth ships of their own, to make seizures by such letters of marque, and for that by the law used amongst nations, any State may cause justice to be executed by their own immediate officers and ministers, you shall therefore, as in the execution of justice, seize, arrest, surprise, and detain such ships and vessels of the French King, or any of his subjects, as you shall think fit, with the money, goods, &c. therein, wheresoever the same shall be met with upon the seas, and secm-ely keep them in your custody, without wasting or embezzling, until Parliament shall declare their further resolution. And that such ships may be proceeded against in the Court of Admiralty, according to the forms of justice, if Parliament shall so resolve, you shall carefully preserve all the cockets, bills of lading, commissions, and all other writings found on board, and send them to the Admiralty Court, as also two or three of the principal of every such French ship, to be examined in the same court, if Parliament shall so direct ; that upon due and regular pro- ceedings, right and justice may be done therein. 4thly. As 1,000Z. in Spanish money is to be put on board the Resolution, as also several letters of credit given you for the taking up 4,000Z. in Portugal or Spain, for providing your fleet with victuals, &c., this IfiOOL, as well as what is to be received upon the letters of credit at Lisbon, is to be paid to Hugh Powell, deputy treasurer of the fleet, to be issued as hereafter directed. 5thly. There is also put on board your said fleet double propor- tions of petty provisions for boatswains and carpenters' stores. STATE PAPERS. 128 1650. Vol. IX. April 25. which is above the ordinary allowance of stores ; you are to take care that the same be not spent unnecessarily, but kept as a reserve for any extraordinary exigent, yet so that when you find it requisite, you, calling a council of war, may with their consent, by warrant under your hand, issue the said stores and treasxire, as the service may require, for which your warrants shall be a sufficient discharge. 6thly. You are to remonstrate to the King of Portugal that you have received notice that some message was delivered in his name, as if he had given order to his forts not to suffer any more Enghsh men-of-war to come into the Bay of Weyres. That we do not appre- hend upon what ground that intimation was given, or message sent, as well for that there is no clause ia the treaty to forbid the ships of war of the commonwealth to come into that bay, especially where they have so just an occasion as this is, to fetch in their own ships out of the hands of those pirates, as also for that the said King, having first permitted those treacherous fugitive pirates to come in thither, with those ships, part of the EngUsh navy, which they ran away with, it were against all right and justice to deny thfe com- monwealth that liberty to come in with their ships of war, which the said King has already given to those fugitives and pirates ; and therefore you are, in the name of the commonwealth, to desire the said King that his ports may be open for them, and that aU their ships of war may have liberty to come into the said Bay of Weyres, or any other his ports, and return as they find occasion. 7thly. If the said King of Portugal shall refuse or neglect to do you right in the premises, then for default of justice from him therein, you shall seize, arrest, surprise, and detain aU ships, mer- chants or others, belonging to the King of Portugal, or his subjects, and secure the same, and all the goods and writings therein, in the same manner as the French, to be kept till Parliament shall resolve what further directions they wiU give concerning them. 8thly. As all particulars cannot be foreseen, nor positive instruc- tions for emergents beforehand given, you are therefore, upon aU such accidents, to use your best circumspection, and advising with your council of war, to dispose of your said fleet as may be most advantageous for the public, and foj: , obtaining the ends for which it was set forth, making it your special care, in discharge of your great trust, that the commonwealth receive no detriment. And that you may be enabled to apply yourself to any foreign prince or state, or any of their ministers, for use of their ports, or bujong of provisions, or supply of anything needful or requisite, there are special letters of credence delivered you, to make use of as you may have occasion. 9thly. You are, upon coming into the Bay of Wejrres, or any other place where you shall meet with Col. Blake, to show him these instructions and he is hereby authorised and required to put the same in execution, jointly with you, if you continue together, or by himself, if you find it for the service to divide yourselves, as well as if the same had been directed particularly to himself. [I. 64, pp. 255-260; printed m Thurloe, vol. i, pp. 144, 145.] 124 DOMESTIC 1650. ^OL. IX. April 25. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on information of Anth. Rouse, Vice- Admiral of Cornwall, that Vice- Admirals are hindered in doing right to the proprietors where ships are split and cast away, by lords of manors who pre- tend royalties granted to them by some kings of England, and desiring the same may be so settled as may be most for the ease of the afflicted and the benefit of the commonwealth, — that the Admi- ralty Judges and Dr. Walker certify what is fit to be done in this and like cases. Order — upon the order of Parliament of the 9th inst., that the arms of the late King should be taken down in aU ships be- longing to the commonwealth, merchant, and others, and that the Generals at sea should see this done — recommending that the Council of State write to the several commanders of forts not to suffer any ship to pass their forts, until the said arms are taken down. Orders upon debate of the business between the mariners of the Percy, and^Edm. Ellison, the master, — wherein either side charged the other with cowardice, in neglecting their duty, and delivering up the ship to the French, without standing to any just defence, by which it is confessed by both parties, that the ship was cowardly given up, " so that it concerns the State to have a particular account of the persons who so offended, the same tending much to the dishonour of the State, and being a very ill example, besides loss to the proprietors, — that the Admiralty Judges examine the matter upon oath, in the presence of Dr. Walker, so that it may be known who performed their duty, and who are guilty of neglect, that thereupon further proceedings may be taken ; the judges to issue their warrants gratis, for summoning such witnesses as either of the parties shall name, and report the matter next Thursday. Order on a reference from the Council of State, that Dr. Walker draw up a reference from the said Council to the Admiralty Judges, of the petition of EUinor Windell, widow, against Capt. Clarke, as follows : That petitioner's late husband disbursed 2,200^. for the furtherance of the service against the rebels in Ireland ; that she produced testimonies both of her and her husband's affection to the State, and his service imder the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland ; that she charged Capt. Robt. Carke, — late captain of the Joshn, a merchant ship in the Parliament service, — with seizing very many ships and goods, amounting to many thousands of pounds in value, and converting them to his own use, or making composition for them, without bringing them to account or to judgment in the Admiralty Court ; notwithstanding, by the ordinances of Parliament, by force whereof he made the said seizures, it is expressly enjoined that no bulk should be broken, nor sale made, until judgment were first given in the Admiralty Court that they were good prize. That the said petition having been referred to the Admu'alty Committee, and from thence to the collectors for prize goods, the collectors returned the certificate and schedule annexed, by which it appears that Capt. Clarke has not accounted for the particulars charged upon him, amounting to 5,480?. That besides this, petitioner can prove other like particulars against Capt. Clarke, STATE PAPERS. 125 1650. Vol. IX. to a very great value, and that none of them have been adjudged in the Admiralty Court, so that there will be great sums of money due to the State. That as it concerns the honour of the State that right be done and the truth discovered, the Council of State hold it fit that the business be referred to the Admiralty Court, and that the petitioner be there admitted to prosecute the matter against Capt. Clarke, and be ordered to put in bail to answer the premises, and abide the judgment, wherein expedition is to be made, but yet so that Capt. Clarke be no way abridged from making his just defence, and that right and justice may be uprightly ministered; and judgment being given therein, that the said Court make a report to this Council, so that they may consider the petitioner as there shall be cause. And that the draft of this order be presented to the Council of State, to be approved and signed by them if they think fit. Order that Thomas Wyld and Rich. Jordan attend this committee next Wednesday, to answer the charges against them by James Gyles, Deputy Marshal of the Admiralty. [/. 123, pp. 318-321.] April 25. 41. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. Having now The Andrew, arrived in the Downs, I intend speedily for Plymouth. Tell me °^^°*' what course you have taken with the victualler there about the provisions that are to be convoyed to the ships at Lisbon, and what is to be taken by each ship now going southward, and whether you provide the poor jack in London or at Plymouth ; hasten down the boatswains and carpenters' extraordinary stores, log lines, minute- glasses, and half and whole watch glasses, &c., and order the clerk to send a list of the gunners' stores that were added at our con- ference with the brethren of the Trinity House, as a hoy arrived here on Saturday night, with some ordnance stores for this ship, but no list or particulars. I moved the Admiralty Committee, as I came from London, to write you to take care that a medicine chest was provided for the squadron of ships now going southward, the lives of so many men being concerned in it. [1 page.] April 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Thomson to be informed that the Council have read the order of the House, and that before the money can be ready to be paid. Council wiU do what the urgencies of the several occasions mentioned in the order require. 2. Order upon the motion and undertaking of Col. Deane, on behalf of John Windebank, M.D., that he shall not act anjrthing to the prejudice of the commonwealth, that the doctor shall have licence, in pursuance of his profession, to go further from his house than the limits expressed in the late Act for confinement of delin- quents. 3. Mr. Scott, Ml-. Martin, Col. Morley, and Mr. Heveningham, to consider and report on the order of the House, concerning giving a reward not exeeding one-fifth to those who should discover some money belonging to the commonwealth. 4. The examinations given to Council against John Thomson and Wm. Sherwood to be sent to the High Court of Justice, and the 126 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. April 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) Commissioners there desired to proceed as directed by ParKament ; Mr. Clarke, of Leicestershire, to attend for their further information. 5. The business of Col. Lilbume to be considered next Tuesday ; Major Fenwick to have notice. 6. The Committee for Guernsey to meet next Wednesday, and report the following Saturday; aU parties to have notice. Mr. Challoner, Mr. Morley, Mr. Gurdon, and Col. Ludlow added to the committee. 7. Sir Jno. GeU to have liberty to go to church in the Tower, in company of the lieutenant, and have the use of pen, ink, and paper, for settling his estate, so that it be done in presence and view of the said lieutenant. 8. To write the sheriff and Commissioners for the Militia for county Somerset, to take notice of the abuses offered by some of the soldiers to Mr. Ashe, and to -cause such as have declared themselves for Charles II. to be apprehended, and sent up to be proceeded against ; witnesses to be examined upon oath against them; the rest that have committed outrages to be committed to custody there, until some course may be taken against them by military justice. 9. The Irish Committee to examine to whose regiment Capt. Jenkins belongs, that he may be proceeded against. 9(X. All officers that undertake to carry recruits to Ireland shall march with their troops and companies ; this to be part of their recognizances. 10. To write Col. Bennet to give a parole to John Lewen, to pro- cure the release of Theophilus Byatt, Jno. Backaler, and Thomas Elby, prisoners in Scilly, and also parole to Eichard Thornbury to go to Scilly, to procure the release of John Gold, prisoner there, unless the colonel shall see some cause to forbear parole ; but mean- time he is to take care Gold be not suffered to starve. 11. Walter Breame to give the same security as formerly, for six months more, upon the former condition. 12. Edward Bagshaw to have liberty to come to London, con- cerning some writings he has belonging to Sir Gilbert Pickeriug, so that the whole time of his coming, staying, and returning do not exceed 10 days. 13. What has been laid before Council concerning Sir Thomas Nott to be looked out, and brought in next Thursday. 17. The petition of Col. Duckeniield's officers to be reported to the House by Sir Wm. Armyne. [/. 64, pp. 263-266.] April 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter now read to be sent to Edw. Anthony John Ely and Edw. Hooper, the collectors in Devonshire, for the moneys of the ordinance of 16th February 1647-8. 2. Ferdinando Storey to be brought to Council next Monday, to enter into recognizance to appear at any time within nine months, to answer as to the murder of Dr. Dorislaus, unless cause appears to the contrary. STATE PAPERS. 127 1650. Vol. IX. April 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. The Admiralty Committee to have power to conclude for the money to be taken up by letters of credit in Lisbon and Spain, at the best rates they can make. 4. The proposals given in by Col. Wauton, concerning his regi- ment, referred to the committee that treats with the Lord General and his officers. 5. Instructions to be given to Col. Popham and Col. Blake, to take up [goods] from any merchants or factors of this nation, in any parts beyond sea, for the service of the fleet ; what they shall so take up the Council will see paid. 6. Further instructions to be given them that, notwithstanding former instructions, they shall not exceed 10,000Z. 7. To write Col. Popham that his dispatch has been sent; to inform him in what posture the Resolution is in. the Downs, and to desire him to take the first opportunity to sail. 8. Dr. Crofts, prisoner at Yarmouth, to be brought before Council in safe custody ; to write to the bailifis of Yarmouth to summon Hercioles Meautys and Charles Crompton to appear here on Wednesday week. 9. The judges of the sessions at Chester, and the commissioners of the militia in Cheshire, to cause the letters of the Council to them to be published at the sessions. 10. To write Col. Overton to send Robert Gardner, who pretends to be allied to him, and who has just come to Hull, up to Council in safe custody. 13. Warrant to be issued to John Jackson, treasurer, to pay Lieu- tenant Pereveele, who was appointed lieutenant for conducting the reduced horse of Col. Rich's regiment, for the use of himself and the captain, quartermaster, three corporals, and two trumpets employed in that service, the moiety of the gTatuity due to them, viz., every captain, Ibl., each lieutenant, 101., each quartermaster, %l., each corporal, 3?., and each trumpeter, 3J., whereof one moiety was paid in hand, and the other moiety amounts to 24^. 14. Order, on report from the Ordnance Committee, that Lieut.- General Hammond receive the 200 horses for the train next Tuesday in Hyde Park. All the horses for the train of the Artillery to be marked upon the buttock with a Roman S and a coronet upon the top of it. Warrant to be issued for putting so many of the train horses as Hammond shall appoiat into Hyde Park, until he shall march. The Army Committee to issue warrants to Hammond for 200?. upon account, for contingent charges for horse meat, &c. imtil they are mustered." Col. Pride, Lieut.-General Hammond, his farrier, and Mr. Harrison, a farrier at Charing Cross, to be appointed viewers of the train horses. Warrant to be issued to the petty emptions for 85?., for providing spades, shovels, and pickaxes for the garrison of Carlisle. 15. Order, upon a report from the committee that confers with the Lord General and the army officers, that a citadel be forthwith 128 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. April 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) built at Oxford, that is to say, the castle there is to be made tenable against any sudden surprise, the charge beiag estimated at 500Z. or 6001. The two companies belonging to Col. Ingoldsby's regiment now in Oxford are to be left there for the security thereof, and Lieut.-Col. Kelsey or Capt. Wagstaff to command them ; these two companies to be reckoned as part of the Western regiment, and Col. Ingoldsby to raise two companies in lieu of them, to complete his regiment. The two companies at Eye to be removed to Sandwich, for its security. The scoutmaster-general to be allowed his pay of 4:1. a day as formerly, and to enter into pay the 22nd inst. 24 coats to be provided for the marshal's men, to be of blue cloth and marked with white daggers. Two months' pay for the marching field force to be provided by 20th May, and part of it sooner ; and for raising by advance, at 8 per cent., so much as cannot be supplied out of the public receipts, besides the assessments, a committee of Council to be appointed to confer with the treasurers at war, the treasurers of Goldsmiths' Hall, and the Commissioners of Excise, to procure the sum upon the credit of the sale of the late King's fee-farm rents assigned for the use of the army, and the 100,000L of the 200,000?. coming next in course upon the Excise or otherwise, and to give an account to the Council. Col. Morley, Mr. Bond, Mr. Heveningham, and Mr. Gurdon to be of this committee. Arms to be provided for the regiments of foot of the field force that are to be recruited, which will be 200 for the General and Col. Pride, and proportionably to the rest. The Ordnance Com- mittee to provide arms for nine new raised companies, five for the West and four for the marching force. [/. 64, pp. 269-274.] April 27. Report of the Admiralty Committee that, being empowered by orders of the Council of State of 23 and 27 April, to treat for furnishing 1,000Z. in Spanish money for the Lisbon fleet, and for obtaining letters of credit for 4,000Z. to be paid in Portugal or Spain, for which money is issued to the treasurer of deans and chapters' lands, they have treated with Edw. BusheU and Geo. Clarke for 4,000L Also that finding that the 1,000Z. in Spanish money cannot easily be got, they have thought fit there should be only 500?. paid in Spanish money, and the other 500?. in English half-crown pieces, and order that the Governor of the East India Company be asked to furnish the State with 500?. in pieces of eight. [/. 123, pp. 322 323.] April 27. Admiralty Committee to Peter Pett. You certify that you have brought the Resolution into the Hope, and that she is 10 short of her complement of 80 guns. If you can find any fit at Chatham, cause them to be carried on board forthwith ; if you have not enough at Chatham, order the master gunner of the Resolution to hasten to STATE PAPERS. 129 1650. Vol. IX. the ordnance officers, who have orders to complete her with 80 guns. We notice your extraordinary diligence in the sudden setting forth of that and the rest of the ships at Chatham, and desire you to contiaue the same, and dispatch her away on Tuesday. [I. 123, p. 321.] April 27. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Council of State have instructed Col. Popham, and done all that lies in them for the speedy sending away of the southern fleet. The Eesolution is come into the Hope, and will be ready to sail by Wednesday, if she does not stay for provisions, &c. belonging to you to famish ; hasten them away without fail, and cause men to be forthwith pressed and sent on board her, that she may set sail by Thursday. [/. 123, p. 321.] April 27. Admiralty Committee to the Ordnance Ofiicers. The Resolution will be ready to sail southwards by Wednesday next, and wiU carry 10 guns additional. You are to send that number, and cause them and all other provisions of gunner's stores to be sent on board. [/. 123, p. 322.] April 27. Admiralty Committee to the Governor of the East India Com- pany. The State needing 500?. in pieces of eight for the southern fleet, we desire you to fumish the treasurer of the navy with them, at such rates as you paid for them, and Sir Hen. Vane will order his deputy to pay in English money. [7. 123, p. 323.] April 27. Admiralty Committee to the Commissioners of Customs. Having agreed with Edw. Bushell, Geo. Clarke, and others, for furnishing the fleet at Lisbon with 4,000?., upon their letters of credit, in plate money of Portugal, at 10s. lid. per milrea, we desire you to give them your personal security, as you have already been ordered by the Navy Committee to accept and pay all such bills of exchange at 10 days' sight as shall be charged upon them by Cols. Popham and Blake for the said sum, or such part as they shall furnish in Lisbon to the said Generals. [J. 123, p. 323.] April 27. Admiralty Committee to Rich. Hutchiason. Being appointed by the Council of State to procure 1,000?. in Spanish money to go with the second southern fleet, under Col. Popham, we find that the Spanish money cannot be got but with so much difiiculty, that we have thought fit there should be only 500?. in Spanish money, and the other 500?. in English half-crown pieces, both which sums are to be paid to Capt. Wildey of the Resolution, to be carried on board, and disposed of by the Generals for the fleet. We have employed Alderman Vyner's servant to procure the 500?. in Spanish money, which you are to receive and see packed up, and delivered to Capt. Wildey ; and in case he cannot supply himself in any other way than from the East India Company, we have sent a letter to the governor of that Company, which you are to make use of in that behalf, and deliver it, upon notice from Aid. Vyner's servant that it is needful. [/. 123,jp. 324.] 130 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. IX. April 27. 42. Observations on a report supposed to be raised by the master and officers, that there- is no other way of working the Mint but by raising monies or making them less, stating its inconveniences. The business concerns all that buy and sell, even eggs and apples and all victuals whatsoever. If you make Qd. go for 7d., where you had seven eggs a groat, you shall have but six ; a sure way to make all victuals dearer, that are too dear already. All wages must rise accordingly, or the labourer or soldier has wrong. Your lender, your excise and income to the State will have so much the less, or if you rise accordingly upon the subjects, their hatred will rise against Government, as the tenant will against the landlord ; land- lord, lately fined for delinquency, and so pinched or wrongfully hated of his tenant without cause. The raising of money will be a sure way to bring a general hatred and universal disturbance, for it loosens all the paper contracts of the commonwealth. Nothing is named but moves when moneys are moved, and at no time worse than now, when all things are too dear. Money is the third foot of the stool of Government, therefore look well to it and the manage- ment of the Mint ; look to the time of Elizabeth ; if you please to entertain her ways, fear no danger ; all other ways are dangerous. Thus much for a touch of homebred commodities of the land ; for excise, customs, maritime, and merchant afiairs, I refer to the mer- chant to express what harms would come to the trade of England by raising the Mint, at this time when trade is tottering and the State but green. [| page.'] April 29, Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The recorder of London to certify the circumstances of the offences committed by Kawlins, prisoner in Newgate, for which he stands condemned. 2. The petition of some merchants of Dorsetshire referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. The Lord President, Mr. Heveningham, and the rest now present, added to the Committee which is to meet to-morrow, to finish the bill for the Militia. 4. Major Blackmore added to the [Militia] Commissioners for Devonshire and Cornwall, and two instructions written, and his name inserted in both, to be sent to the Commissioners of those counties. 5. The Admiralty Committee to send some small vessel of 12 guns to attend about the Land's End, to prevent the landing of any one from Scilly, it being desired by some of quality in those parts, as necessary for the public service. 6. To write Col. Bennett that the soldiers belonging to his garrison (the Mount, Cornwall ?) lodge out of the garrison, to the great hazard of the place, and that he take care that in future they lodge there. 7. All commanders of ports to cause all ships of English mer chants which come within their power, to take down the arms of the late King. The generals of the fleet to cause this order to be executed by the State's ships, when they meet with ships bearing those arms. STATE PAPERS. 131 1650. Vol. IX. April 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. Richard Heyw.orth to have a patent for executing the office of the Vice -Admiralty for Cornwall. 10. To write Col. Birch to remove from Manchester to Liverpool 25 barrels of powder, 267 muskets, 12 packs of match, and six barrels of bullet. 11. Col. Birch to secure Robert Wilkinson, late store-keeper in Manchester, until he gives an account of the magazine committed to his charge there. 12. Col. Birch to make use of so much of the timber which lies about Latham House as he shall find necessary, for repairing the castle at Liverpool. 13. The letter written to Lady Wibnot here, for her husband now abroad, referred to the Commissioners for Sequestrations and Compositions. 14. Richard Rose, upon whom letters were taken which he was carrying over to foreign parts, to be continued prisoner in the Gate- house until further order. 15. Edward Raven, who was taken in the company of Richard Rose, to be discharged, upon giving security to the serjeant-at- arms that he will be forthcoming when the Council shall call for him. 16. The proposals of Sir Charles Coote, with the complaint made of some defective rye which was sent from Chester to Carrickfergus, referred to the Irish Committee. 17. The Irish Committee to review the several officers who are contracted with for carrying over men to Ireland; meantime the issuing of warrants for their pay to be stayed. 19. Major William Brayne to have a commission to be major of the regiment of foot now to be raised in Shropshire, under command of Colonel Thomas Mackworth, and the said Colonel and his Lieut.- Colonel to have commissions also. 20. Warrant to be issued to the treasurer of the exigent money to pay Mons. Augier SOOl., and Mr. Frost to give him notice, and desire him to take some course for receiving it. 21. Order upon the petition of Robert Wake, Adrian Henrix, and George Geldorp, merchant strangers, that a warrant be issued for restitution of their goods taken from them, and that Mr. Frost take bail for their appearance, to answer what may be objected, and not to do any dis-service to the present government. 22. Col. Hewson to have liberty to ship, in some vessel carrying provisions to Ireland, five or six tons of household stuff", at the charge of the State. 23. The late order for putting the train horses in Hyde Park, superseded, and the Ordnance Committee to confer with Lieut.- General Hammond, as to the grazing of the said horses. 24. The paper from Col. Sydenham, concerning the Isle of Wight, to be considered to-morrow. [I. 64, pp. 275-279.] April 29. Additional private instruction for the Generals at sea in the fleet gone to the southward. I 2 132 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol" I^- If upon consideration of your last instructions, and your present posture with the King of Portugal, you find you are like to come to a breach with him, by any acts yoU shall be necessitated to put m execution in pursuance of the said instructions, you shall first send for Mr. Vane, the resident there, to come on board, and show him your instructions, and declare your resolutions, that he may give order for securing his papers, and that his person may be in safety with you against any wrong. [/. 64, pp. 279-280. Printed in Thurloe, vol. i. p. 145.] April 29. Instruction for Col. Blake or Col. Popham. Whereas we have given you instructions to go southward with the fleets under your charge, as it may be necessary for you to con- tinue abroad a longer time than your victuals or other provisions are proportioned unto, or you may need supplies beyond what you have along with you in monies or credit, you are hereby authorised if needful to take up, of any of the merchants or factors of this nation, in any place where you think fit, or of any other that wiU give you credit, sums necessary for your said occasions, at the best rates you can get, and give bills of exchange upon the Council, with as much respite of payment after sight as you can procure, and we shall take care yom- biUs shall be accepted, and good and punctual payment made. Whereas we have given you an instruction of the same date with this present, that if the necessity of the fleet require it, you should take up money for the supply thereof, you are yet hereby required, not- withstanding the said instruction is indefinite and unlimited, not to take up above 10,000Z. which we have thought fit to design for this service ; and you are not to draw bills beyond that value, that they may have acceptance and payment with reputation, as becomes the public engagement of this Council. [I. 64, pp. 280-281. Printed in Thurloe, vol. i., p. 146.] April 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The charter drawn by the Attorney- General, for continuing the Trinity House, to be read next Thursday. 2. Mr. Bond, Col. Martin, Mr. Challoner, and Col. Hutchinson, to be a committee to examine the petition of Robert Wake, Adrian Henrix, and George Geldorp. 2a. Warrant to be issued for the restoration of the goods taken from them on their apprehension. 3. Mr. Chambers, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be released upon his own engagement, and 20 nobles to be given him for his relief. 4. To write Col. Mason and Col. Twisleton to repair to Col. Carter, sheriff of Carnarvon, and ascertain what treatment Mr. Chedle has received, since he has been in his custody. 5. To write Col. Carter that Mr. Chedle, being kept safe in order to his trial, is not to have any other treatment that will tend to his torment. STATE PAPERS. 133 1650. "^OL- 1^- April 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. The business of Col. Lilburne to be considered next Thursday, when the Lord General and Major Fenwick are to attend. 7. What has been ordered at Council concerning Wykes, now at Coventry, to be looked up and brought in to-morrow. 8. The papers presented concerning the town of Bideford, county Devon, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 9. To write Col. Sanders, to let him know. 9a. Lieut.-Col. Jackson, prisoner in the Counter, to be brought to Whitehall to-morrow at 7 a.m., to be examined before a committee about some business of concernment to the State ; the Sheriffs of London to be written to, to this purpose. 9b. The letter of Hugh Morrell, concerning the employing of some frigates upon the coast, referred to the Admiralty Committee, as a thing of concernment to the public service. 10. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the ships de- signed to go to the South may be speedily dispatched ; Lord Grey to acquaint them with this order, and to desire them to give an account thereof to Council. 11. Michael Dudney living at Bagshot, to be sent for by war- rant. 13. To write the Army Committee to send such informations as they have concerning the Earl of Warwick, the Council having occasion to make use of them. 14. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal who are of this Council to take care that aU persons who do not take the engage- ment are piit out of the Commission of the Peace. 17. The petition of Jervoice, the coiner, to be read to-morrow. 18. The petition of Ambrose Randolph, clerk and keeper of the papers at Whitehall, referred to Mr. ChaUoner, Col. Martin, Mr. Scott, Mr. Gurdon, and Mr. Heveningham. 19. The petition of John Staley referred to the Committee for private examinations. [/. 64, pp. 284-287.] April 30. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order— on the information of Mr. Hutchinson's man that the 5001. in pieces of eight are not yet procured from the Governor of the East India Company, and that Mr. Day, a goldsmith in Lombard Street, can furnish them, — that Edward BackweU be desired to pro- vide them at the cheapest rates he can, and the Treasurer of the Navy will repay in English money. Order on the petition and certificates of Francis Lucas and Thomas Day, shipwrights, for the assistant's place to the master shipwrights at Portsmouth, that the Navy Commissioners certify their opinion of their fitness. Order, — upon conference with the Generals of the fleetto uchingthe late Act prohibiting intercourse with the enemies of the common- wealth, — to report to the Council of State that occasion may happen for the generals of the fleet, either by exchange of prisoners or otherAvise, to have intercourse with the enemy, which they are very 134 DOMESTIC 1650. 'V'OL. IX. tender of, in regard the late Act prohibits intercourse, and to request the Council of State to empower the generals as they think fit ; and for better enabling them to do service by way of intelligence, they should have authority to search the foreign packets they meet at sea. [/. 123, pp. 325, 326.] April 30. 43. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. You wiU Whitehall, perceive by the enclosed that the supply of oil, beverage, &c., for the southern fleet now going, wiU not be undertaken by the victual- lers here, and Col. Popham wiU not meddle in the matter, in regard of the trouble they had last year. Upon consideration hereof, and the necessity of a speedy dispatch of all things concerning this fleet, the wind being now so good, you must order this business forthwith, either by appointing some fit person, and enabling him with credit, or by contracting with the captains or pursers ; and if poor jack cannot be had, give order for some stock fish or other fish. [1 page. Also 1, 123, p. 325.] Enclosing, 43. I. Col. Popham to the Admiralty Committee. Last Friday I received my instructions from the Council of State for my southern expedition, and to-day I have received a copy of the credential letter sent to the King of Portugal. The Navy Commissioners signify that the victuallers at Plymouth will not send an instrument of their own with the fleet, to provide the beverage, oil, &c., wanting to onaJce up their pro- portion of sea victuals, and desire nnc to order some able man of the fleet to do it, to he paid for out of the stock of money carried for the use of the fleet; but the trouble of the last year's victualling is so fresh in my memory, that I cannot tvillingly meddle tvith anything that relates to it, nor do I know a person in tlie fleet fit to be entrusted with it ; and to pay for it out of the stock money is a new charge, and will require consideration tvhcther it be not fii to increase the stock ansiverahle to this neiu charge. Col. Blalie, in all his letters to us, presses earnestly for further credit, as occasions daily happen of extrao^^dinary expense which are not foreseen. I hear from Commissioner Pett of the great tvant oj ordnance in the Resolution, and desiring 10 guns more ; he knows where they may be had luithout prejudice to the service, if he had your order ; let it he speedily granted. I moved you, as I came from London, to lurite the Navy Commissioners to jjTovide a magazine chest of extraordi- nary medicaments for tlie fleet bound southward, hut I do not find any onention of it in their letter ; if it has not been done, let it he quickened. — Andrew, Downs, 28 April 1650. [If pages^^ April 30. Admiralty Committee to Col. Popham. "We have taken the best course we may to comply with your desires, and send you six letters STATE PAPEES. 135 1650. Vol. IX. of credit for your ifiOOl. to be received at Lisbon, and will send duplicates by Capt. Wildey. [I. 123, p. 326.] April ?. 44. Dr. Walter Walker to Thos, Smith, Major Thompson, and the other Navy Commissioners. I send an order of the Navy Commis- sioners, on perusal of which I pray you to issue a warrant for 201., arrears due to me last Lady-day. Hereafter I shall repair to you for a quarterly bill. I would have waited on you personally, but am detained by Admiralty business. [1 page.] May 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter to the Army Committee to be copied and sent. 2. The Committee for Guernsey to sit to-morrow, Mr. Holland to be then present with his papers, for finishing the work. 3. To send the Commissioners of the Militia for county Somerset the information against William Strode, and desire them to examine witnesses in his presence, upon oath ; and if they find the information true, to secure him, send up the examinations, and look watchfully after those he converses usually with. 4. To write Heiu-y Gooding, of Henley, to commit Daniel Lane to the common gaol, for having been a captain in arms against Parliament, and for other crimes and misdemeanors. [/. 64, p)p- 291, 292.] May 1. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Note that Col. Herbert Morley was this day added to the Com- mittee, by order of the Council of State. Order that the Ordnance Ofiicers attend to-morrow, to give an account of the ordnance for the new frigates. Order that the Navy Commissioners, or any two of them, of whom John Holland is to be one, attend to-morrow about extraordinary occasions. Order that the secretary, Mr. Coytmor, with Mr. Norman, provide 500?. in half-crown pieces, to be delivered to Capt. Wildey, with 5001. in pieces of eight, for the fleet going southward. Order — on receipt of a letter from Bartholomew Yates, master of the William ketch from Portsmouth, that his bread is so bad his mariners will not eat it, — that Mr. Coytmor write the Navy Commis- sioners to send to the victualler at Portsmouth to see it redressed ; and in case the ketch is gone thence, that he write the victualler at Plymouth to furnish better bread. Order referring the petition of James Giles, one of the under marshals of the Admiralty, complaining of Rich. Jordan, to Dr. Walker, Advocate for the State. [/. 123, pp. 12, 327-329.] May 1. Admiralty Committee to Capt. Wildey. We enclose six dupli- cates of letters of credit for ifiOOl. to be received at Lisbon. We sent the originals by post last night to Plymouth, for Col. Popham ; and we desire that those, with 1,000?. in dollars and half-crowns. 136 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. paid to you by order, may be safely conveyed to Col. Popbam. [J. 123, p. 328.] May 1. Admiralty Committee to tbe Navy Commissioners. As Col. Deane has appointed another captain for the Providence, in the room of Capt. Swanley, with whom you had contracted for the said ship for this summer's service, and as you have delivered the owners the usual imprest money, you are to order her speedy setting forth to sea, she being already surveyed, that she may no longer lie in the river, to the great detriment of the service. [/. 123, p. 328.] May 2. Order in Parliament that two months' pay be provided for the marching army, to begin from the 20th inst., and that the Council of State, out of the moneys assigned, out of those arising by sale of fee-farm rents towards the pay of the army, and out of the 100,000Z. upon the Excise ordered for the said army, or by any other ways, raise and provide these two months' pay for the marching army, and the three garrisons of Berwick, Carlisle, and Newcastle, by way of advance or otherwise, and give order for its payment to the Trea- surers-at-war, to be issued by warrant from the Army Committee. May 2. Order in Parliament, Col. Venn having repoi'ted a paper from the Army Committee of 16 April last, that the same be referred to the Council of State, who are to present their opinion, in common with the Army Committee, to the House. [/. %S,pp. 22, 23.] May 2. Council of State, Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of the patent for the Trinity House to be con- sidered next Monday. 2. The committee which meets with the army officers to give order for providing martial coats, of such coloured cloth as they think most serviceable. 3. The Committee for Guernsey to sit next Saturday, and prepare the report, and Mr. Holland to take care thereof, and report on Wednesday. 5. Letters of credit to be sent to Madrid, for 200Z. for Mr. Ascham. [/. 64, p. 293.] May 2. 45. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. I have advised Andrew, Mr. Holt to scc whether he can agree with the pursers to provide beve- Sound' ^^-gS' oil; ^^'i ^''^^ then send a like proportion of money to the pursers of the fleet at Lisbon. I cannot fix upon a man in the fleet that can undertake it singly. We stick about the fish ; let us have poor jack, or any ot"her fish that can be got ; else the seamen must take some fish and some money. You say the carpenters have had from Chatham both their ordinary and extraordinary stores, but the carpenter of this ship has not received his extraordinary stores, and the stores of many ships are expended already. Mr. Holt says most of the beef that is to go with this ship is yet grazing in the field, but he will get aU ready against the rest of the ships come down. [1 page.] STATE PAPERS. 137 1650. Vol. IX. May 3. CotrNCIL OF State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The execution of the order of 27 April last, concerning the removal of the garrison at Eye, suspended, upon the information now given by Col. Morley ; and the committee that meets -with the Lord General and his officers to consider that affair again. 2. The Admiralty Committee to inform the Generals at Sea of what has been stated by Alderman Pennington, of the taking of North Sea mackarel boats, and to take the best order that may be, for preventing that mischief to those fishermen. 3. Sir Gilbert Pickering to take the first opportunity of reporting to the House the Act for employing poor people in and about London, the Council having received some desires from the common councd of London to that purpose. 4. To write the Navy Commissioners to issue warrants for fur- nishing Mr. BurreU with materials for building a ship, for which he has already agreed with the Council. 5. All offers for raising new troops referred to the committee which meets with the army officers. 6. Charles Sellar to reduce to writing his information concerning the imprisonment of Col. Fox at Edinburgh, and swear it before a master of Chancery, and then bring it to Council, together with what is desired on behalf of Col. Fox to be done by Coimcil thereon. 7. The proposition for arms and ammunition for the West, made by Col. Desborow, referred to the Ordnance Committee, who are to consider what proportions are fit to be furnished to him. 8. Dartmouth [Castle] to be demolished, according to the letter of Major Blackmore. 9. To write the Army Committee to give order for paying 200Z. to Mr. Bateman, for waggons and tumbrils delivered by him, 100?. to Thomas Hodskins, for ironwork delivered to the use of the train, and 301. to John Pitt, carpenter for the train. 10. In case this money shall not be paid by the Army Committee, a warrant is to issue upon Mr. Jackson to pay the above-said sums, out of the remainder of the 60,000Z. in the Excise. 11. To write Major Blackmore to thank him for what he has done in disarming some maKgnants in the West. 12. The papers enclosed in a letter from Major Blackmore, concern- ing the sending of some shipping to ply between the western shore and the islands, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. To write the corporation of Exeter to proceed to a new election of a mayor, in regard that he who is at present elected is not capable, not having taken the engagement. 14. Like letters to be written to Southampton and Chester. 15. Elizabeth, wife of James Bullen, merchant, to be committed close prisoner to Peterhouse. 16. The papers of Mr. Richaut, in the hands of Colonel Morley and Mr. ChaUoner, to be sent to the Commissioners of Sequestrations, 138 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) who are to proceed to sequester if they find cause, according to the direction of the Acts of Parliament. 17. The Lord President to have power to send for such persons as he shall have information of, as dangerous to the commonwealth, and to examine, and commit them if he sees cause. 18. To write Col. Bennett to apprehend James Bullen, seize his papers, examine him, and send up his examination to Council, a com- mission from the King of Scotland to him having been found upon his wife. 19. To confer with Dr. Walker concerning putting the allegations contained in the petition of Eleanor Windall, widow, into a way of examination, the charge to be borne by the State. 20. 15,000 horse, foot, and dragoons to be speedily appointed for carrying on the present expedition. 21. Five regiments of foot of the field force, 1,200 in each regi- ment, to be of the said number. 22. All the [four] regiments of horse not yet agreed to be made up to 600 horse in a regiment to be filled up to that proportion. 23. Two new troops of dragoons to be raised, and added to the eight troops of dragoons now standing, and all to be completed to 100 in each troop ; and two troops of the dragoons, such as his Excellency shall think fit, to be armed and paid as horse, during the present expedition. 24. The two troops so to be armed and paid, and four troops more of the said dragoons, to be of that number of 15,000 before resolved on." 25. A troop of 60 [or 80] to be raised for the Isle of Wight. 26. Three troops of 100 each to be raised for the garrisons of Newcastle, Berwick; and Carlisle. 27. Col. Lassells to raise a regiment of 1,200 foot for the present expedition, and such regiment to be paid during the expedition, as the rest of the forces. 28. Major William Daniel to raise a like regiment on like condi- tions, to be afterwards sent to Ireland, iipon the conditions pro- pounded by the Lord Lieutenant. 28a. These resolutions to be recommended to his Excellency, and his ofiicers that are appointed to be of this committee, that they may consider what is further fit to be propounded for the effectual carrying on of the said expedition. 29. Col. Morley to report to Parliament that this Council, — upon further consideration of their order of 9 April last to Council, to ' prevent invasions, and preserve the peace of this nation from all tumults and insurrections whatsoever, — find it necessary that, be- sides the increase of forces formerly reported and approved of, there should be those detailed above [Nos. 22-28], and to request, if Par- liament approves, that they give order to the Army Committee to receive them into pay. STATE PAPEES. 139 1650. Vol. IX. May 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) The increase of four regiments of horse £ s. d. from 480 to 600 in each regiment ia- creases the pay per month - 1,680 Two troops of dragoons of 100 each, with their officers, amounts monthly to - 69112 Ten troops of dragoons, formerly computed to consist of 100 in each troop Two troops of the 10 troops of dragoons, to be paid with their officers as horse, in- creases the charge, monthly 182 One troop of horse, consisting of 80, with officers as to a private troop, amounts monthly to - - - 366 16 Three troops of horse, consisting of 100 in each troop, besides officers, as to private troops, is per month - 1,310 8 Two regiments of foot, consisting of 1,200 in each regiment, with officers complete, amounts monthly to 3,954 1 4 The pay of 16 waggoners to the 16 regiments of foot, at 3s. 4cZ. per diem, each being, by order of the Council of State, added to the English establishment since the last computation, amounts monthly to 74 13 4 Total - i.^8,259 10 8 30. Col. Robert Russell to be employed, instead of Capt. Spencer, as lieut.-colonel to Col. Lidcott, and the usual order to be given him, to beat drums and raise and march the men to Chester. 31. Warrant to be issued to the Treasurers-at-War to pay Thomas Vincent and Lucas Lucie 1,2051. for 27 tons of oatmeal groats, at 171. 10s. per ton, and for 625 qrs. of wheat at SI. 2s. the quarter, and charge the same as paid to the forces in Ulster, so that defalcation may be made out of their entertainments ; the treasurers to be also written to, to reserve 1,205?. more, to make full satisfaction for such oatmeal groats and wheat, when certificate shall be returned of the delivery thereof. 36. Capt. Whitworth to be employed as commissary at the ports of Chester and Liverpool, to muster all regiments and recruits, horse and foot, appointed to ship at those ports for Ireland, according to instructions from the Irish Committee, with allowance of 5s. a day for his service. 39. _Major Thomas Swift to be employed as postmaster of the post barks between Holyhead and Dublin, for six months, he giving security for the faithful performance of that service. 40. 91. 6s. 8d. to be allowed him during that time, for keeping and maintaining each of the said barks, and the men to be employed in them. The Attorney-General to pay him as he pays Mr. Vaughan, postmaster at Milford Haven, until further orders. 140 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) The like articles of agreement to be drawn up, for keeping such barks and discharging this service, as are made between Mr. Attorney and Mr. Vaughan ; and upon certificate from the Customs' officers at Holyhead or Beaumaris, that Major Swift has the barks fitted and furnished for the service, it is to be recommended to the Navy Com- mittee that the allowance of IIL per month to Capt. Rich for such service may thenceforth cease. [/. 64, pp. 294-302.] May 3. 46. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Mr. Pett Whitehall, urges the speedy repairing of the Eagle lighter, which sets and takes forth all the masts of the ships at Chatham, and says many of the great ships' masts now at Chatham must be repaired before they can be fit for sea. [J page ; also I. 123, p. 329.] Enclosing, 46. I. Feter Pett to the Adviiralty Coinmittee. According to your order of the 27th ult., to add 10 pieces of ordnance to the Resolution, so as to mahe 80, / have found the number required, with their carriages, and have sent them, away, as well as almost all her other provision, so that she cam, sail with the first fair luind. I have divers times repre- sented to the Navy Commissioners the necessity of repair- ing the Eagle lighter, as she leaks, and it is hazarding the ships and the masts to use her, and this is a convenient time for repairing her ; we may soon have many of the masts of the great ships to take out and repair, before the ships can go to sea ; and if we want the lighter's help, the State will be put to great charge if it cannot be obtained. — Chatham^ New Dock, 2 May 1650. [1 'page. Copy.] May 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Lilburne to attend next Monday, and Major Fenwick to be present. 2. The business of keeping Leeds Castle, Kent, referred to the committee which confers with the army officers. 3. To write Major Downes of Stafibrdshire to set apart such horses as he thinks most fit, and send up an account of how many there are. 4. To write the Mayor of Plymouth to put on the taking of the engagement, and also to the Governor to do it, if the Mayor refuse. 5. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, enclosing the petition of Capt. Thomas ICockayne on behalf of Col. Fox, as also the affidavit of Charles Sellar, and desire him to send a messenger to the Committee of Examinations in Scotland, to say that if they proceed against him there, he being of this nation, and for matters which are not cog- nizable before them, they will enforce Parliament to a retaliation upon some of their kingdom here ; that they are therefore to set him at liberty, that he may repair to his native country. 6. The six regiments of horse appointed for the marching army in the field to be those of the Lord General, Major General, and Cols. Lilburne, Fleetwood, Whalley, and Twisleton. STATE PAPERS. 141 1650. ^o^- IX. May 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. That the five regiments of foot appointed for the marching army be those of the Lord General and Cols. Pride, Bright, Fairfax, and John Maleverer. 8. That an express be sent to tell the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland the Council's resolutions about this expedition, and that the forces in Ireland be disposed so as best to secure the safety of the country, and to be ready to be used for the present expedition. Also that there be a constant correspondence settled between the forces in Ulster and the marching army, by a packet boat, to ply between Ulster and Carlisle. Afiairs to be managed in the Lord Lieutenant's absence by persons appointed by him. 9. 1,200 pikes and 1,800 muskets, with bandoleers, to be delivered with aU speed at York, to arm the foot forces that are to be raised in the North. 10. 1,200 arms to be provided for Col. Daniell's regiment out of the stores in those parts. 11. 2,000 cases of pistols to be provided in a magazine at New- castle, that the soldiers may have them for their money, " excepting case of arms broken or lost in service." 12. 4,600 backs, breasts, and potts to be forthwith provided for the marching army, the ordnance oiEcers to send a^ay 3,000 and the Ordnance Committee to provide the rest. 13. 20,000 horse shoes to be provided in the magazine, to supply soldiers for their money. 14. The troop to be raised for safety of the Isle of Wight to be 80. 15. An engineer to go with the marching army, and be added to the establishment. 16. The company of 80 firelocks appointed to march with the train to be completed to 100. 17. The Ordnance Committee to issue arms for the recruits, on the Lord General's letters. 18. To write to quicken the Army Commissioners in giving assignments to pay the recruits. 19. The garrisons of Lynn and Crowland to have the companies of the colonel, lieut.-colonel, and four captains, 760 soldiers, besides officers ; one master gimner, 14 matrosses, one storekeeper and his man, for Lynn and Yarmouth ; one quartermaster, one surgeon, two mates, one minister, and one gunsmith, for the whole regiment. 20. Yarmouth garrison to have the companies of the major and two captains, 340 privates, the Governor, Major Blake, two gunners and mates, four matrosses, four watermen at Is. a day; fire and candle, for Lynn, Crowland, Yarmouth, and Harwich, paper for cartridges, sponges, and 12 drums. 21. One captain with his company to be governor of Harwich. 22. 2001. to be provided for the two companies now to be raised, with pay. 23. 24 barrels of powder with match and ball, waggons, and 2 cwt. of sheet lead, for aprons for the guns, to be issued from the stores, [I. 64, pp. 304-306.] 142 DOMESTIC 1650. May 4. Whitehall. May 5. Plymouth. May 6. Vol. IX. 47. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Upon the reso- lution taken by CouncU last year for building certain new frigates this year, it was ordered that one of those frigates should be built by Mr. Burrell, and that one of the docks in the yard at Woolwich should be assigned to him for that purpose. He has not been able to begin the other vessel, having been employed in cutting down the Swiftsure, but that being now launched, he is free to pursue his former orders. See that he is forthwith furnished with aU materials necessary, and speedily issue warrants to that purpose. [^ page.] 48. W. Holt and Hugh Salesbury to Col. Edw. Popham. "We received an order from the Navy Commissioners to supply the fleet under your command, bound for Lisbon, with provisions ; also to put aboard the Hercules and BrazU frigate three months' victuals for 2,000 men, belonging to the fleet under the command of Col. Robt. Blake. We have done our utmost, but find, if our lives lay at stake, no possibility of procuring for both fleets upon so short a warning, in this unseasonable time of the year, when serviceable flesh is not to be had upon any terms. The 2,000 men's victuals for three months we shall perform ; the greatest part is already laden, and the rest shall be completed within 14 days; this will exceed our con- tracts by 250 men for six months. Finding ourselves incapable in so short a time to complete the Resolution, Andrew, Phoenix, and Satisfaction with their two and a half months' to complete their eight months' victuals, we give you timely notice, lest the service should be retarded ; and also that our brother Holt at Portsmouth could issue flesh, peas, and fish for the four ships, to complete their eight months; for bread, we have the whole quantity. ready here, [f page.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Morley, Sir Peter Wentworth, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine Ashton. 2. Mr. Milton to attend the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal with the papers given in by Dr. Walsall concerning the goods of f clones de se, they to take such course as they think fit. 3. The Lord General and his officers to see that some fit person be sent to Plymouth, as assistant to the governor of the fort and island, for the greater security thereof in these dangerous times. 3a. The letters prepared by a committee last Saturday approved. 4. To write Col. Sanders acknowledging his letter and the one enclosed of Mr. Sneade, containing conditions propounded by him ; and to let him know that Council can give no direction therein, but leaves him to pursue such instructions as he had already, for securing certain persons and their estates. 6. To write Col. Daniel that Council has concluded concerning his raising a foot regiment of 1,200 men, and to desire him to proceed therein, notwithstanding the difliculties mentioned by him. 7. The bills of exchange drawn upon Council by Jas. Cooke and Wm. Walters of Barnstaple, for carrying over forces to Ireland, to be paid. STATE PAPERS. 143 1650. Vol. IX. May 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. The Commissioners of the Great Seal to commission Geo. Withers, Nathaniel Whettam, Wm. WiUoughby, and Alex. Wilson, mentioned in a proposition given in to Council, to be justices of the peace for county Hants. 9. The petition of Lieut.-Col. John Fenwick to be reported to the House by Sir Wm. Armyne, and they desired to do something for his relief, particularly by giving his son the government of the hospital at Durham for life, after his father. 10. The propositions of Major GiU, to raise a regiment for the ser- vice of Ireland, referred to the committee that meets with the Lord General and his officers. 11. The Earl of Denbigh, Col. Popham, and Col. Hutchinson to hear the difference between Mr. Clements and Col. Blount, and recoilcile them if they can. 14. The propositions given in by Col. Sydenham, Governor of the Isle of Wight, concerning securing that place, referred to the com- mittee which confers with the Lord General and his officers. 15. The Lords Commissioners ,of the Great Seal to commission Lieut.-Col. Fiske of Ruttlesden, John Clarke, Samuel Moodie, and Thomas Chaplain of St. Edmond's Bury, county Suffiolk, as justices of the peace. 16. The letter from Coventry concerning Mr. Wykes to be brought to Council to-morrow. 17. The protection formerly given to Mr. Blake, for the discovery of thieves and robbers, to be renewed for six months, and direction given to the several justices of the peace to secure such persons as shaU be accused by Blake of being guilty of felony, in order to their trial at law. 18. Thanks to be returned to Judge Nicholas, for his care in securing a spreader of false reports in his circuit. 20. Samuel Sheppard to be sent for by the Committee for Examina- tions, and if they, upon conference, see cause, they may give order for his release. 21. Sir Thomas Nott to mend his petition, and particularise the damage done to him under colour of an order of Council. 22. Mr. ChaUoner, Col. Morley, Col. Jones, Col. Popham, and Mr. Martin to be a committee to examine the complaint of Sir Thomas Nott. 24. To wi-ite Col. Birch to acquaint himself what relations of the Earl of Derby are at Knowsley, and give an account thereof to Council, in order to further directions being given therein. 25. Mr. Speake to have liberty to remove his residence from where he now is to Wells in Somersetshire. 26. Col. Jones to communicate the letter of Capt. Thomas Rippon, from Manchester, to the Committee for Plundered Ministers. 27. Arms and one month's pay to be provided for the five com- panies appointed to be raised for completing the regiment of Sir Hardress Waller. 28. Col. Tomlinson's regiment of horse to move westward forth- with. 144 DOMESTIC 1650. • Vol. IX. May 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 29. Col. Popham to repair to the West, and embody his regiment of the militia, and have private instructions authorising him to put his regiment into a marching posture, and likewise to dismiss it at such times as he shall conceive may best tend to the public safety, and ease of the coimty. 30. Power to be given forthwith to the Commissioners of the Militia, and the Commander-in-Chief upon the place, to secure the persons and horses of dangerous delinquents, and to disarm mahgnants and disaffected persons. 30a. Power to be given 'to the Commissioners of the Militia to raise men and horses, and money for arms and ammunition, and to pay the bands during the time of training and actual service. This is referred to the Act now in preparation to pass. 306. The four foot companies at Pendennis Castle, Dewris Fort, and the Moiint [Cornwall] to be completed to 120 in each company. 30c. The command of Pendennis Castle being now in Sir Hardress Waller, by commission from his ExceUeney, and Sir Hardress having commissioned three Captains to command that place, which is con- ceived to be at present inconvenient, his Excellency is to be desired to put the command of that garrison into the care of one other faithful man. 30d The fort in the island at Exmouth to be repaired and garri- soned, to prevent the landing of forces there. 31. Dartmouth Fort to be demolished, and the two Blockhouses repaired and fully manned. 316. Money to be appointed for building the citadel at Oxford ; 500?. is desired. Sid. Upon considering the propositions of Col. Desborow, it is ordered that 100 barrels of powder, nine tons of match, five tons of leaden shot, and 600 collars of bandoleers be laid up at Plymouth, and 100?. imprested to the Colonel, for fixing 2,000 muskets ia those parts for the said store. 31e. Twelve barrels of powder to be issued for the supply of Taunton and Dunster Castle. 31/ For arming the five new companies to be raised for Sir Hardress Waller's regiment, instead of those gone into Ireland, 300 matchlock and 100 snaphance muskets, 200 pikes, 400 collars of bandoleers, 10 drums, and 10 halberts are to be issued. [/ 64 pp. 307-312.] 31c/. To issue for Col. Desborow's regiment of horse 300 backs, breasts, and potts ; and as the number of foot in those parts is small, 300 carbines and belts for the troopers, whereby they may be enabled to keep a pass, or any such like service. 81A. 100?. to be imprested to Col. Desborow, upon account for expenses. [/. 64, pp. 307-313.] May 7. Order in Parliament that the House agrees that the proposed additional forces shall be added to the army, and paid by the Army STATE PAPERS. 145 1650. Vol. IX. Committee, as they receive signification thereof from the Council of State. [/. 88, p. 23.] May 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Order upon the earnest recommendation of Sir Henry Hey- man, Augustine Skinner, and John Nutt, contained in their letter from Eochester of 26 April last, that Major Brodnax, Mr. Beale, Sir Peter Godfrey, and Mr. Parker, be made Militia Commissioners for Kent. 3. Col. Jones added to the Committee for Examinations. 4. Sir Henry MUdmay, Mr. Challoner, Mr. Scott, and Col. Jones, to be a committee to examine the business of Major Huntington. 5. The letters lately intercepted, directed A Monsieur Juliet, a Londres, concerning the transmitting of money to a son of Lord Goring, to be sent to the Commissioners for Sequestrations. 6. To write the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, to send order to the justices of peace to appoint days and places of meeting for taking the engagement in the several counties, and to return an account. 9. John Langton to be committed prisoner to Peterhouse, for holding correspondence with the enemies of the commonwealth. 10. Mr. Frost to send to Monsieur Augier so much of Langton's examination as relates to the business of Cezi, and to desire him to write over what he knows of Langton's actions, when he was at Beauvoir. 11. To write to Henry Shelley, or in his absence to the next justices of the peace for Sussex, to examine Capt. Garnett and his company, who were lately taken as pirates upon that coast, and to commit them to the county gaol, there to remain until freed by due course of law. 12. The desire of Eobert Baker and others from Brighton, for a small vessel to be bestowed upon them, which was taken by them from a pirate upon the coast of Sussex, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 15. Henry Thomhaugh to be apprehended by the serjeant-at- arms. 16. The Admiralty Committee to consider of a fit person to be vice-admiral for co. Lincoln. 17. Also of one to be vice-admiral for co. Hants and the Isle of Wight. 19. Sir Wm. Russell summoned to appear, to show by what authority he continues in town, having been in arms against Par- liament. 20. The Lord President, Mr. Heveningham, Col. Ludlow, and Col. Morley, to be a committee to finish the Militia Act. 21. The master of the barges and his assistant to give in the names of half a score of the most notorious malignant watermen, who have been in arms against Parliament, that they may be secured. 22. Sir Richard Piggott, and Rich. Grenville added to the com- missioners of the militia for co. Bucks. 146 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 7. CoimciL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 23. The proposals of Col. Kichard Le Hunt, in order to his raising and transporting a regiment of foot for Ireland, according to a com- mission given him in that behalf by the Lord Lieutenant, approved. [/. 64, pp. 315-317.] May 7. 49. Order of the Ordnance Committee that John Semaine, powder maker, be contracted with for 300 barrels of gunpowder at 41. 10s. a barrel, of which 250 barrels are to be ready in a month, and 250 in two months after. [J pci'S^.] May 7. 50. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Col. Edw. Whitehall. Popham writes what is desired at Portsmouth, for want of provisions at Plymouth, although you certified him that aU things concerning victualling would be ready. Pray give speedy order for supply at Portsmouth, and for a more certain course hereafter, that services of so great importance may not be retarded, as this now is like to be, for want of timely care. Col. Popham writes that you promised the Satisfaction should bring him a large shallop from Portsmouth, but she never heard a word of it ; so hasten it away to him by the next ship that goes for Plymouth. He likewise complains of the want of them for the southern fleet, and that no men are to be had thereabouts ; send him as many supernumeraries as you can, in the ships that go from Portsmouth. [1 page ; also I. 123, p. 330.] May 7. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Geo. King, commander of the John pink, states that as he was guarding the mackarel fisher- men of Sussex, about the Ness, he met with Captain Garnett, an enemy, in a small vessel manned with 21 men, to whom he gave chace, and after a short fight, [took] him and carried him and his company prisoners to Brighthelmstone. Garnett had a commission from Charles Stuart, and is one who has done great spoils ; we therefore desire you to send for Garnett and his company on board of you in the Downs, punish the capital ofienders, and dispose of the rest. The exemplary punishment that you shall lay on these men, in the head of your fleet at this present, may be to the terror of like ofienders, and the advantage of the present service. [/. 123, p. 330.] May 7. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. We received your letter from the Hope, and have ordered what you desire. We also re- ceived one from Col. Popham, complaining of obstructions in victualling the ships for Lisbon. We have written the Navy Commissioners to give orders for their supply at Portsmouth, and desire you to give such directions to the ships as you find pro- pounded by Col. Popham in his letter to you, which Mr. Coytmor, according to your authority, opened and showed to us. You are to give all dispatch to the hastening away of the Lisbon fleet. [/. 123, p. 331.] May 7. R. Coytmor, Secretary to the Admiralty Committee, to the Collec- tors of prize goods. The Admiralty Committee desire you to pay STATE PAPERS. 147 1650. Vol. IX. the bearer, Christ. Mares, 40s., lie being checkmaster on board the Jolin, and to charge the amount on the vessel they took, which you are to order to be brought into the river, that you may condemn and dispose of her. You are also to deliver to the bearer all the com- missions and papers that he left in your office, that he may hand them to Col. Deane, who has orders to proceed against Garnett and his company ; they may be returned to you after he has done with them. [/. 123, p. 331.] May 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Nicholas Bacon to have leave to come to London for recovery of his health, he taking the engagement in the country before two justices of the peace, and entering into such recognizances here as the Council shall think fit. 5. The desires of Col. Pride for bandoleers and knapsacks referred to the Ordnance Committee. 6. To write the Treasurers-at-War to advance one month's pay of the six weeks' pay ordered to be assigned to the five companies of Sir Hardress Waller's regiment, so that they be able to march down to the West. 7. To acquaint Col. Deane with the seizure of the English ships in France, and desire him to send a messenger to the Governor of Havre-de-Grace, or ^ny other French port, to demand the restoring of aU English ships seized in that nation, or a reason, for their seizure. 8. The English merchants trading to France to put down in writing the state of their case, as to the seizing of their ships and goods in France, and attest it in the Admiralty Couxi;, and bring a copy to the Secretary of the Council, to be enclosed in the letter to Col. Deane, and by petition to present their condition to Parliament, annexing to their petition another copy of what they attest in the Admiralty. 9. The petition of John Hall, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to examine the matter, so that the Council may know whether letters of marque may be granted, as desired. 10. Direction to be given to the justices of peace who are commis- sioners for the militia for Essex, to give orders to several hundreds of that county, nearest to Colchester and most fit for the service, to come in and give their assistance in demolishing the strengths and fortifications of Colchester. 11. To write the Militia Commissioners for Kent that it is left to them to keep Leeds Castle for securing their magazine, in case they conceive it necessary, but if not, they are to certify whether it should not be made untenable. 12. AU members of this Council who bring in anything in behalf of any person are to reduce the matter to writing, so that it may not be lost. 14. The Ordnance Committee to finish the contract made with [John] Semaine, and consider where money may be had for the pay- ment according to his offer. 15. William Dodsworth to be committed prisoner to Newgate, for piracy, and being in arms against the commonwealth. K 2 148 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX, May 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 16. Edmund Cogan to be committed to the Peterhouse for delin- quency, in being in town contrary to the Act, and for holding corre- spondence ■with the enemies of the commonwealth. 17. The three petitions concerning the transportation of corn to Ireland referred to the Irish Committee. 18. To write the Eevenue Committee to pay 300Z. to Capt. Henry Hatsell, according to an order of Parliament of 28 March last. 19. To report to Parliament that it is necessary, for the better defence of the Isle of Wight, that besides the addition of a troop of horse to the establishment, the Governor's company of foot quartered at Carisbrook Castle, and now consisting of 80 men, should be made up 180 ; that Major Kolph's company of 80 should be made up 140 ; the 36 men at Cowes Castle commanded by Capt. Bushell to be increased to 60 ; the captain at Yarmouth Castle to have a lieutenant, the 30 men there to be made up to 60, and the same number to be allowed to Capt. Boreman, for keeping of Sandown Castle. When Parliament approves of this report, the Lord General to give order to Col. Sydenham for recruiting the said companies accordingly. [/. 64, pp. 319-322.] May 8. 51. Deposition of Koger Price, of Wapping, tailor, that Thomas Moore, seaman, came to his house three or four months since sick from sea, and has lodged there ever since, and desired deponent to procure a commissioner's signature to a ticket he had for his pre- tended service in the Thomas, which he accordingly did ; but he never acted farther with or for him. Also of John Moore that Bennett Gadge, a seaman belonging to the ship of which Capt. Cranadge is master, gave him this ticket, and desired him to procure him the money for it. [^ page.] Unclosing, 51. I. Certificate by Thos. Smith that Thos. Moore %vas entertained in the service aboard the Thomas, from 2 Jztwe to 12 Aug. Aug. 13, 1649, noted by J. H., " This is a false ticket." [Scra2J.] May 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Popham to report to Parliament that the four loose com- panies of foot, now employed about Pendennis Castle, should be recruited from 80 in a company to 120. 2. The demands of Capt. Bettesworth, for the supply of Calshot Castle, referred to the committee which confers with the Lord General and the army officers. 5. To inform Col. Desborow that the five new companies about to go to the West should be placed in some of the garrisons in Cornwall, and the old soldiers drawn into the field. 6. The Admiralty Committee to consider of some ships to be sent down to ply about the Land's End. 7. Col. Ludlow to report to Parliament that, for the better preserv- ing of the peace of the western parts, Col. Alexander Popham should STATE PAPEES. 149 1650. Vol. IX. May 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) go to Somersetshire, and raise a regiment of horse there, which are to be a part of the militia for that county, and are to be kept together for the public service ; and to move Parliament that a sum neces- sary for raising and paying the men, for so long as they shall be kept together, may be provided. 8. To write Col. Duckenfield, enclosing the names of the Commis sioners for the militia for the city of Chester, that he may either put out or add to such names, as he shall think fit. 9. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to send to Council the draft of the Act for sheriffs to appoint deputies, in town, to receive the orders of Parhament and the Council of State, and to send them into the counties to them ; Mr. Serjeant to attend his Lordship for such draft. 10. Parliament again to be reminded of the Act prepared for the relief of weU-affected tenants, who are oppressed by their malignant landlords, the Judges having received it in charge from the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, before their last going on circuit, that they should signify to the people that such an Act was under consideration in Parliament, which they accordingly did, and found the thing was well resented ; the House to be moved therefore that the Act may be again taken into consideration. 11. Col. James Temple added to the [Militia] Commissioners for Kent. 13. Order, — on the Council being informed that Anthony Praunce, of Plymouth, is taken on to carry some arms and ammunition to Plymouth, for the service of the commonwealth, and that Edw. Young, of London, merchant, has laid an action upon him, and refuses to take sufficient bail ; — that Young be required to take such bail, so that Praunce may proceed on his voyage ; and in case Young shall refuse, he is to appear before Council to-morrow, to give an account of his contempt. [/. 64, pp. 324-327.] May 9. Order of the Admiralty Committee, on a letter from Yarmouth, stating the daily losses of poor fishermen of the North seas, that Mr. Coytmor write again to Capt. Coppin, commander-in-chief on that coast, to send some small vessel to guard the fishermen, until further order from Col. Deane ; also to Col. Deane to cause it to be done, if not done already. [/. 123,^9. 332.] May 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Col. Bennett to secure Francis Godolphin, and search for and seize his papers, horse, and arms, and also examine him upon Mr. Povey's letter. 3. A committee to be appointed, consisting of the Lords Commis- sioners of the Great Seal, Lords Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron Wylde, and the Lord President, to consider the patent brought in l^y Mr. Attorney for Mariners' Hall, and to confer with him thereon. 4. The letter of Col. Philip Twisleton, from Lincoln, referred to the Committee for Examinations, Mr. Scott to reward the party therein mentioned for his service. 150 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- I^- May 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 6. To write Wroth Eogers, Governor of Hereford, and to Mr. Basker- Adlle and , justices of the peace there, to examine the business of some expositions made by some ministers in that county of the engagement, with which they have taken it, according to a paper given into Council, and to take the answer of such ministers, whether they will take the engagement without such expositions. K they persist in the sense with which they have taken it, they are then to give security for their coming up to Council to answer the matter. They are also to send for the justices of peace before whom the engagement was so taken, and demand of them by what warrant they did it, and return their answers and the examinations. 6. To write Lord Grey, Col. Twisleton, and the Governor of Not- tingham Castle, to view Belvoir Castle, with respect to what has been done by the Earl of Rutland in pulling it down, and making it untenable ; and if they find sufficient has not been done, they are to consider what is fit to be further performed, and report. 7. The Irish Committee to take care that the 20,000L formerly made ready to be sent over to Ireland, for the use of the army there, may be speedily despatched, and to give an account thereof 8. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland that his letters to Parliament, by Col. Le Hunt, were received, and that the House still continues in their resolution of having him over ; that he is therefore to put his afiairs there in such order that he may repair hither. 9. Mr. HoUand, Col. Hutchinson, and Mr. Martin to be a com- mittee to examine the matter suggested by Richard Staley, prisoner in the Gatehouse for recusancy upon the late Act, he alleging he is a collector for the army, and has much money to account for ; if they find it true, he is to be bailed, upon condition that he appears at Council when called upon, and does nothing prejudicial to the commonwealth. 11. Mr. Pennoyer's proposition for furnishing powder to be con- sidered next Monday. 12. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Ordnance Com- mittee as to furnishing Deal, Sandown, and Walmer Castles with the necessary provisions for their defence, and for securing the ships which ride under those castles. 13. The Admiralty Committee to consider what shipping should be appointed to ply near the Isle of Wight, for its security. 14. The desires of Col. Sydenham, for carriages for guns in the Isle of Wight, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 1.5. The Ordnance Committee to proceed in finishing the contract propounded by Mr. Barker, for furnishing muskets. 10. The petition of Nicholas Cox, messenger of the Ordnance Office, refeiTed to the Ordnance Committee, who are to proceed to a final order. 17. To write Col. Mackworth approving of his care in securing the peace of those parts, and to desire him to continue it. 18. The Revenue Committee to be desired to pay the men who have been employed in repairing the garden at Whitehall their STATE PAPERS. 151 1650. Vol. IX. May 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) several arrears, and to give order for continuing the payment of 10^. a week, formerly desired by Council, until the garden be finished. 19. To write the trustees for sale of the late King's goods, that divers things belonging to the House of Greenwich have been put to sale, notwithstanding the House is reserved to the use of the State, and that they are to proceed no further therein, and stay the sale of what they can. 20. The timber in the tilt yard at Greenwich to be applied to the repairs of the wharf there, and the boards of the cockpit and tUt- yard to be used for repairing the great bam ; the comptroller of the works to see this put into execution. [7. 64, fp. 328-332.] May 10. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceediags. Order on the information given against Thomas Fisher by Col. Rich, that Thomas Fisher and Rich. Hinchman attend the committee next Tuesday. Order on the petition of William Home, merchant of Southampton — stating that being a factor in Morlaix in May, 1G44, he shipped a parcel of lockrams in the Marigold ; that in going towards Southampton, the ship and goods were taken near the Isle of Wight, by a man of war, and carried into Weymouth, then under command of William Ashburnham for the late king, and there the goods were bought by Geo. Chui-chey, merchant of that town, after an unlawful and unusual way ; that before the goods were fuUy disposed of, that town was reduced to the obedience of Parlia- ment, and the Earl of Warwick, then Lord Admiral, being present, referred the business to Col. Wm. Sydenham, governor of the town, who on examination, ordered Churchey to make restitution or satisfaction to the petitioner, but he has hitherto refused to obey such order, and prajdng that he may be compelled to give satisfac- tion or answer for his contempt, — that Churchey appear before this committee on the 30th inst. Order that the Bideford petition be read next Tuesday. [/. 123, pp. 333-4.] May 10. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Andrew BuiTcll being ordered by the Council of State to build a frigate of the third rate, we desire you at his request to furnish him with good timber and planks, and aU other necessaries belonging to your office, to enable him to do so. [/. 123, p. 334.] Downs. May 10. 52. Richard Deane to the Navy Commissioners. My partner, Col. Resolution, Popham, at Plymouth, intimates that the victuallers there could not ^"~"" provide beef, pork, and poor jack for the four state's ships designed southward, viz., the Resolution, Andrew, Phoenix, and Satisfaction, and desires that the Resolution and Phoenix may take in their pro- portion at Portsmouth. The Admiralty Committee desire me to act accordingly but, as the going in of the Resolution thither might 152 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. greatly retard the business to which she is designed, I have taken two months' provisions out of the Paragon, intended for Ireland, and boiTOwed 1001. of Captain Harrison, commander of the Rainbow, to lend the purser of the Paragon, towards providing beef in Ireland, and desire you will have him supplied with beef, pork, and money for the rest. I have likewise taken two months' beef, pork, and peas out of the Rainbow, so that out of both, I have furnished the Resolution with above two months' provision more than she had; for bread. Col. Popham says there may be enough had at Plymouth. Pray write Mr. Holt at Portsmouth, to hasten away the Phoenix with what victuals she may now have there, and to Col. Willoughby to send the shallop by her which you promised to send with the Satisfaction, and to get ready what beef, pork,_ and poor jack, he can, and I will send the America merchant ship to fetch it. Take care the biU of 1001. which I borrowed of Capt. Harrison may be paid at sight. You wrote Col. Popham, the 28th ult., that barricoes, iron hoops, coopers' stores, log lines, and glasses would be all on board the Resolution the next day, but none have come yet ; if the officers whom you appoint to look to these things are not more dUigent, the service must suffer, as it does already, for they have most of their things to send aboard when the ships are sailing. The hoy with water for this ship I sent for by Capt. Price in the Rebecca ketch, to bring her to me in the Downs, but he found her so laden that she could not come, and was forced to press another bark, the John of Orford, Robt. Greene, master, who came aboard us with it this morning ; see that he is satisfied for the same. [2 pages.] May 10. 53. Declaration by Charles II. Taking special notice, by the Breda. divers answers and writings of the Electors and Princes of the empire, which have been delivered to us by the Lord Lieut.-General Adam von Karpf, at his return from Germany, where we sent him, entrusted with our letters and orders, towards some of the said Electors and Princes, that he behaved himself in that employment very well, and with all care, diligence, and affection for us and for the afiairs committed to him, and as we are otherways fully satisfied of his conduct and experience in war and military business, we declare by these presents that we are resolved not only to make use of him in our army, and to put him in an employment worthy of his condition and merit, but also to give him recompense honourable and suitable for the pains and great expenses he has been at in his said employment in Germany, as soon as God Almighty will be pleased to restore us, or put us in a capacity to do him that acknowledge- ment, [f page, copy.] May 10. 54, Account by Col. Keane of his journey to the West of England. I went from Breda 10th April, arrived at London the 15th ; spake the next day with Sir N. C. [Sir Nich. Crispe], and delivered him the King's letter, and his answers concerning his queries about engage- ment, &c. ; all was very satisfactory and welcome to him. Concerning the assisting the King with money, naming of a treasurer, remitting it STATE PAPERS. 153 1650. Vol. IX. May 10. to his Majesty, &c., all dispatch was promised by him, both for himself and the others ; but those particulars of treasurer, remitting, &c. it was not thought fit to be brought to any formal method, from the extreme danger of communicating business of that nature to many, or indeed to any ; only each man to consider of his own abilities, and will, what sums, when, and how to send it, and their desires of not so much as inquiring whence or from whom it came, when any should be sent. The like was promised and desired by some others to whom I communicated the King's want of money, but I found in all so great an apprehension of the difficulties of returns, without discovery of persons, that I could not presume of any certainty in that kind, only this was said, that what was now spared that way should be decimated, when a free opportunity was offered. When I had stayed four days in London, about putting this for- ward, on advice from Sir N. C. and others, I went into the West to inform myself of the forwardness of affairs there. The first man I spoke to was Sir John Arundel, who was very glad to understand the King's kind acceptance of his propositions, and that His Majesty ap- proved of the choice of Sir K. G[renville]. What he had first promised by me, he again assured me it should be performed, upon the condi- tions first proposed. I spoke next with Mr. Coventry, who is also very forward, and resolved to engage life, interest, and fortune, when the occasion offers, and is in the western design. Thence to Mr. Kirton, Sir Hen. Berkley, Mr. Windham, Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Strangways, who all correspond therein, and act each very zealously to advance the King's business, especially Mr. Francis Windham, who presumes to obtain Weymouth, either by corruption of the Government or surprise. He corresponds with all, both east and west, in that design. I received notice here of a meeting of Lord Beauchamp, Sir John Arundel, Sir Wm. Courtney, and many others at Salisbury, upon pretence of being at a race, but purposely to treat of the King's business, and to send back their resolves by John Seymour, who came thither out of Devonshire, with Sir Chichester Wray ; I was desired to be there, but thought it expedient to desire some verbal account from them, Mr. Seymour being to receive the literal, that if one failed, the other might come to the King. All these and many others met there accordingly, and after three or four days' conversa- tion, each went his own way, and Mr. Seymour, Eichard Pile, and myself appointed a meeting the week following, at SirWm. Courtney's, to receive our formal dispatch from Lord Beauchamp, which Mr. Sey- mour had from him by letters on May 1, and I had a verbal relation of the sum of it from Sir Wm. Courtney, which was in effect : That the much greater part of the western gentry were all resolved to engage ; that each man was to bring in horses, men, and arms proportionable to his estate ; that there were endeavours for several towns and places of strength, and assurance of some, particularly Exeter and Poole, but they could not declare until their enemy's army were drawn far northward, and engaged or near engaging with the Scots, or that the proportion of foot promised them by the King were landed near Exeter, or between Weymouth and Lyme, and that 154i DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 10. some horses and arms, especially saddles, ammunition, and match, Avere brought with those foot ; that notice should be given to one of the principal correspondents of the time of sending these men and arms, that he might inform the rest to be ready at the hour, they assuring themselves of surprising many of the horse, and of those there were only one regiment in the West, under Col. Des- borow, which consisted of six troops, in all about 300, and those dispersed m Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset, and Wilts, and many of them drawn eastward since. Their garrisons of foot very small and weak, the whole country, one and all, ready to rise and engage when the sign is given, and many of their own party well enough inclined to leave them. All these particulars were promised upon performance of the before-mentioned conditions, and also that if a good opportunity offer, they shall not stand so nicely upon some of them, always supposing that the gentry be not ever3rwhere thereabout seized upon and secured, as is somewhat feared, and they have already begun it in Cornwall, with Sir Jas. Smith, Sir N. Prideaux, Sir Chas. Trevanion, old Mr.- Arundel, Mr. Noy, Grill, Pipe, and one or two more, but have since set them all at liberty, upon their engagement not to serve. The Parliament officers and commissioners are pressing the engage- ment generally westward ; it was refused by most, and resolved to be broken by those that took it. They were also upon designs of enlisting for more horse and foot, and, it was feared, intended a seizure of all horses of those who had not taken the engagement ; but this wiU not hinder a surprisal of a very good number of horse in Wiltshire and Hampshire, where there are a great store of horses of husbandmen. Mr. Seymour, Mr. Pile, and I, after some narrow escapes, parted at Winchester, 12th May ; they westward, and I to London, where I informed myself as well as I could in so dangerous a place, of occurrences, from such persons as I could find at my service. The first was Mr. Cann, who is still active ; he desired me to teU the King that the Parliament were very fearful to draw their army together ; that they suspected some high demands would be made to the Parliament, or their General, by them, at their first rendezvous ; that they were not assured of Fairfax, and had therefore sent ships expressly for Cromwell, not admitting a reply ; that they could not yet march for 10 or 12 days, their train of artillery not being ready ; that when their army should be drawn together, he would lose his head if ever they marched into Scotland with above 12,000 men ; that most of these were such as had formerly served the King, and might be drawn to desert, when the King, or an army with some English generals and commanders for him, appeared. A principal motive to facilitate this would be their discontent at non-payment of arrears ; most of the officers had theirs satisfied out of the King's or deans and chapters' lands, &e. That it would be very pertinent to send out some declaration amongst the soldiers, when the King should be in England, inviting them to him, and assuring them of their arrears, good entertainment, and pardon. He also assured me that a friend of his who dined on Saturday last with Sir Hen. Vane, jun., STATE PAPERS. 155 1650. Vol. IX. May 10 Mr. Baily, and Judge Thorpe (one who had formerly been theii's, though now converted, but did still comply with them so far as not to make himself suspected), told him for certain that after dinner, being all four alone, they fell into a discourse concerning their present condition ; that Sir Hen. Vane said that they were in a far worse estate than ever they have yet been ; that all the world was and would be their enemies ; that the Scots had left them ; that their own army and generals were not to be trusted ; that the whole kingdom would rise and cut their throats upon the first good occasion ; and that they knew not of anyplace to go to be safe. The other two apprehended the same, and Baily added that they should find London their greatest enemy, when their army was drawn north, and they wished it burnt to ashes, to be secure of that fear. This was faithfully and truly related by Mr. Cann. He told me also that the seamen were extremely backward in serving them ; that he confidently believed they would never fight against the King's navy, if ever they should meet them, much less if he was there, but rather come and join with him ; that what is done at present is by compulsion and force of purse, giving extra- ordinary pay, the common seaman above 20s., and the land soldiers 2s. a day all their march. He hkewise believed that the city would be very forward, if their army were once engaged with the Scots, and no great force left to hinder them ; that at present only Bagster's regiment of foot was there, and some few horse ; that it was fancied some new auxiliaries would be added, but no great trust could be reposed in them. From Christopher Bodington I had intelligence that he under- stood from the Council of State, with whom he outwardly complied, that their intention was to march with their army into Scotland, as soon as they could make it ready ; and unless they were stopped, to advance as far as Edinburgh ; that they would there make their principal quarter ; and that, in their march thither, and there also, they would not at aU burden the commons, but pay duly for what they had. That when there, they would invite all the common people of Scotland unto them, on promise of division of the nobility and gentries' estates amongst them, and assurances of liberty. They also said that they were now deceived in Argyle, Leslie, and others whom they had confidence in, and that, notwithstanding their union and agreement with the King, which they presume concluded, they did not so much fear them as they did some force landing in some other part of the kingdom, and the joining of the disaffected English to them, and their taking advantage of the distance of their army. In fine, he found them not so confident of their settle- ment and durance as formerly, but full of fears and despair. From Mr. White, who formerly belonged to my Lord of Dorset, I had the same account, and this also, that the city were resolved to act zealously when occasion offered ; that nothing but extreme danger hindered their present supplying the King with money, and that what was expected now should be performed ten times as much, when a free opportunity was offered. The substance of part of this I had from one or two more. 156 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. The last I spoke to was Sir N. C, whom I sought out to know what could be done in furnishing the King with money, and whether my longer stay there would be necessary, to return any message from him or his friends to the King. His answer was that they had done about money, and would still do what possibly they could ; but that neither his Majesty nor any other should know from whom or how it came, if any money were sent, only the use of it referred to the King. That those four would never be failing in in their uttermost endeavours to serve him in all kinds, and he promised the same from many others, very eminent men, particu- larly Mr. Golwell. He thought my stay longer not necessary, but extremely dangerous both to them and myself, and assured me they would do as much as if the King were at their elbow. He desires the King would make himself as considerable as he possibly can at sea ; he has the same opinion of the English seamen's inclinations as the others, and he conceives that any force that may be obtained should be landed in Dorsetshire ; and that if the Parliament be well busied in Scotland, the city will then raise a new trouble. Upon some conference he lately had with Bradshaw, he was told by him that he much wondered that, with all the fair and foul means they could use, yet not any one Cavalier was heartily converted to them. [2^ pages.] May 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Elizabeth, Countess of Arundel and Surrey, Lady Katherine, her daughter, and nine servants, Dr. Lloyd her physician, and his wife and daughter, and two servants, to have a pass to go beyond the seas, the Earl of Ai-undel entering into recognizance of 3,000?. that the countess, nor any of the persons going out with her, shall carry or hold any intelligence, or do anything prejudicial to the common- wealth, during her stay abroad, and that she and her company shall return, when commanded by the Parliament or Council of State. 2. Lord Vaux to have a pass to go beyond the seas, and to take John Handson and William Johnson, Englishmen, and Herbert Beller and John Briton Frenchmen, as his servants, he entering into recognizance with sureties, bound in the same sum, and upon the same terms as the Earl of Arundel is to enter into. 3. Sir John Gell to have liberty to walk upon the leads of the Tower, provided he is always accompanied with his keeper, and no other person is permitted to speak with him. The Lord -Lieutenant of the Tower to take care that this order is put into execution. 4. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir James Harrington, Col. Ludlow, Mr. Heveningham, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to examine Her- cules Meautys, upon information given to the Council concerning him. 5. Col. Berkstead's regiment of 10 companies to be recruited to 200 in a company, and part to be placed in Durham House. 6. Mr. Scott to report to the House that, for the better security of Parliament and Council, and preserving the peace of the city. Col. Beikstead's regiment should be recruited to 2,000 in 10 companies, and that two Serjeants and two corporals more should be added to each STATE PAPEES. 157 1650. Vol. IX. May 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) company, and to move the House to consider how money may be had for paying the recruits, amounting to 800, besides the Serjeants and corporals. 7. To write Sir Wm. Koberts and the rest of the Militia Com- missioners for Middlesex, that instructions for settling the militia of that county were sent to them some months since, and that as the safety of the commonwealth is much concerned therein, and no account has been received of what they have done in the matter, they give one within 10 days. 8. Mr. Husbands to collect all the ordinances of Parliament printed, from the end of the last book of ordinances to the Act for trial of the late King, examine them, and have them printed in one entire volume. 9. Also to collect and print in one volume aU the Acts from the trial of the late King to the finishing of his collection. 10. The Irish Committee to confer with Alderman Allen, concern- ing the furnishing of the five companies which are to march into the West with one month's pay in ready money, and to see that there be no further delay in marching these companies. 11. The debenture of Robert CordweU for 1,150Z. for powder, to be charged upon the remainder of the 60,000i. of the 150,000Z. upon the Excise appointed for providing stores, not charged nor laid aside for any other purpose. 12. The debenture of Thomas Davies for 571. 10s., for tents to be paid upon the same credit as Mr. CordweU's. [/. 64, pp. 334-337.] May 11. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Col. Deane, in the Downs, has taken two months' beef, pork, and peas, out of the Paragon and Rainbow, to make two months' victuals for the Resolution, and has put them on board of her. He also borrowed 100^. of Capt. Harrison of the Rainbow, and delivered it to Capt. HackweU, of the Paragon, for foi-nishing that ship with beef in Ireland, ia lieu of that taken for the Resolution. You are to take a course for repayment of that money to Capt. Harrison, upon his bill of exchange, and send away either beef, pork, and peas to make up the proportion taken out of the Paragon, or the value in money, whereby the purser may furnish the ship elsewhere. We doubt not but you have provided such supplies of victuals at Portsmouth as could not be had at Plymouth. Col. Deane will send the America to Portsmouth, to fetch away as much of that provision as she can, and if the Phoenix be gone, then let the surplusage be put on board some other vessel, and sent with the America to Plymouth. [/. 123,;29. 334.] May 11. 55. Earls of Cassillis and Lothian, Sir John Smith, Alex. Brodie, Breda. Geo. Winrahame, and Alex. Jeffray, Scottish Commissioners, to the Committee of Estates in Scotland. Since our last we have little to acquaint you with. In procuring some money for your affairs in this place, we have been put to great difficulties, but are hopeful at last to be rid of these straits. We have been necessitated to bind 158 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. you and ourselves to such strict conditions that, if the money be not timely answered, it will utterly ruin your credit, and disable you fi'om effecting any business here hereafter, for the good of the king- dom. We have formerly drawn biUs of exchange on the Customs and treasurers of the Excise, and we therefore beseech you, as you tender the honour and good of the kingdom, which is of far more importance than our private, that you give express command that these bills be accepted, and not suffer them to be protested. We have to do with strangers, who, if you keep your credit and do not frus- trate their expectations this time, will be willing to advance 10 times more when yonr service shall require it ; and if we had not confiden- tially assured them of present satisfaction, it had not been possible for us to effect anything at their hands. [1 page.] May 11. 56. Capt. Kobert Meade to Sec. Nicholas. I shall never forbear im- Stockioim. pnrt nnin g you with my letters, though I have not been honoured with any from you. Last week I sent Sec. Long a copy of my answer to Lord Eythin's demand as to what vigour there might yet remain in that former proposition made from hence, concerning the King's coming hither, and though I had not then time to inform you of that business, yet I resolved by this post to send you both a copy of that letter and of those propositions, which I forebore to send to Mr. Long, because Lord Hatton had always charged me to correspond only with you on that point. What I then presented to Her Majesty of Sweden was the result of Montrose's advice, which, according to my instructions, / was to foUow. I have not these six weeks had any opportunity of speaking to the Queen in person, but I have received some promise from her that my despatch shall be amongst the first things that pass the Council, as soon as she shaU be in health to appear there. I have lived here in great darkness of His Majesty's affairs, and cannot now hope to receive much light in this place ; however, if you let your commands pass through Mr. Wayte's hands, I am confident I shall meet with them, and they will be punctually obeyed. [1 page. Endorsed by Nicholas : " At the Hague, -^ June, Capt. Meade sends me copies of his propositions delivered to the Queen, and of Lord Eythin's letter to Lord Jermyn, about that Queen's invitation to His Majesty." The italics are in cipher, deciphered.] May 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. To recommend the Admiralty Committee that some strength of shipping be sent to ply about the western coast, for preventing the landing of any forces from Jersey and Scilly ; Mi-. Bond to take care of this business, and give an account of the resolutions taken. 4. To write the Governor of Shrewsbury, approving of what he has done in employing the person mentioned in his letter, and that when the Council is further informed of his service, and the effect of it, they wiU give further order. 5. To desire the Lord General to continue some horse in that county, until their own are ready for service. 6. To write Col. Mackworth to seize the horse and arms of the party mentionedin his letter, and to cause search to be made for his STATE PAPERS. 159 3 650. Vol. IX. May 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) papers ; also to seize his estate and have it inventoried, in order to sequestration if there shall be cause. 7. [Militia] commissions to be granted for Devonshire, according to their letter from Exeter, and to desire them to certify the names of such as they shall put into the blank commissions, which shall be sent. ■8. Mr. Morley, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to examine Sir Richard Hardress, upon the papers brought to Council concerning him. 9. The Cormnittee which meets with the army officers to take care that provision be made for the security of the south and eastern parts, and report thereon. 10. Mr. Woodcot to appear before Council on Friday, with the witnesses he has to produce against Mr. Riddall, otherwise the Council will suspend their order formerly made, for suspension of the keeping of his inn at Gravesend. 11. Commissions to be issued for the persons recommended by the Commissioners to be commanders in the militia of Staffordshire. 12. To write Col. Desborow to provide a convenient number of horse, to be placed at Barnstaple or Bristol, for receiving the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in case he shall arrive there, and to attend upon him as his guard for the safety of his person. 13. The Lord General to think of some fit person to be Governor of Stafford, in regard of the incapacity of Captain Stone, in not taking the engagement. 14. To write Col. Sanders to cause Sir John Pershall to be kept in safe custody until further order. 15. To write to the town of Southampton that the Council is satisfied with their letter. 16. The names sent from Suffolk, for ofiicers ia the militia, ap- proved, and commissions issued accordingly. 17. 30?. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Sir Wm. Constable for so much laid out by his ofiicers, in pursuance of some orders given concerning making Sudeley Castle untenable. 18. Col. Lilbume's business to be considered to-morrow. 19. The report from the gentlemen appointed to make Sudeley Castle untenable, certifying the damage which has been done thereby to Lord Chandos' estate there, to be reported to the House by Sir James Harrington, that some satisfaction may be made therein. 20. To write Mr. Howard, sheriff of Cumberland, noticing his letter concerning the discovery of witches, and that the Council can give him no other direction than what is given by the laws of the land, for their trial and punishment. 21. Sir Richard Hardress to be committed to Peterhouse for corresponding with the enemies of the commonwealth. 22. Also Sir John Mayney. 23. Also Dr. John Crofts. 24. Dodsworth to be committed to Newgate for treason and piracy. 160 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 25. Col. Berkstead to have 20 more corporals in regard of the 800 men further added to his regiment, which are to be of the number of his men, and 6s. Sd. per diem to be added for the pay of such corporals. 26. Whatever writings or accounts found with Mr. Townsend, that shall appear to belong to the Earl of Denbigh, are to be delivered to him, as also aU money received for his use that is in Townsend's custody. 27. The solicitors of the Earl of Denbigh to have liberty to speak with Townsend, in the presence of such as Mr. Scott shall appoint, but. about his Lordship's business only. [/. 64, p. 338-341.] May 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter and warrant M'hich were formerly to be directed to Col. Syler, Governor of Boston, to be now directed to Col. Twisleton. 2. Sixpence per mile to be allowed to the messengers of Council who carry its letters ; Mr. Frost to send the despatches of Council by express messengers, or otherwise by post, as he shall conceive may conduce most to the carrying on of the public service. 3. Direction to be sent to Col. Wauton to seize and secure Dr. Martin, now at Henry Cooke's house, and to search for both their papers ; and if any among them shall be found dangerous, then to secure him and give an account. 5. Mr. Frost to pay Mr. Johnston and Cornet Twisleton sums reasonable for their good service to the commonwealth. 6. Cornet Twisleton to carry the despatch to Col. Twisleton, and make aU speed out of town. 7. To write Col. Sanders to send up Sir Robert Sherley, Bart., Sir John Pershall, Bart., and Mr. Offley, sheriff of Staffordshire, in safe custody, to answer what is objected against them on behalf of the commonwealth. 8. The wines mentioned in a letter from Carnarvon of 25 April last, as being cast upon the shore, to be delivered to the owners, they paying a reasonable sum for their salvage, the Council being of opinion that they do not belong to the State. 8a. The secrecy formerly enjoined, upon the order for apprehend- ing certain persons of quality who were in a conspiracy against the commonwealth, to be now taken off. 9. Mr. Scott to confer with the two Lords Chief Justices and the Lord Chief Baron, concerning some way to be propounded to Parlia- ment for bringing in of Major-General Egerton and Col. Sneade, who fled upon the issuing of the warrants against them. 10. The two Lords Chief Justices and the Lord Chief Baron to meet to-morrow morning, before the sitting of the Courts, in the Exchequer Chamber, to confer with Mr. Scott as to preparing some- thing declaratory to be offered to Parliament, for bringing in Major- General Egerton and Col. Sneade. 11. To report to the House that of 350,000Z. which was, by Act of Parliament of 27 June last, charged upon the Excise, in course of STATE PAPERS. 161 1650. Vol. IX. May 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cent) the 400,000?., 150,000Z. has been abeady disposed of for the Irish service, and the other 200.000?. is appointed for setting of the train and other emergencies, and for the use of the navy and army of England and Ireland ; and as from its not being yet due, it cannot be made use of, unless power is given to allow interest for it at 8?. per cent., to be paid every six months, the Council have prepared an Act, to be herewith presented and passed, to enable them to do so. 16. Warrant to be issued to the ordnance officers, to allow five barrels of powder to Mr. Woolaston, gunner, for saluting the Par- liament in their passage to the launching of the two frigates at Deptford. [/. 64, p. 343-347.]. May 14. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that Messrs. Fisher and Hinchman attend to-morrow, the latter not having yet been heard. Order referring to the Council of State the information of Rich. Price, master of the Rebecca Ketch, of the taking and staying of a vessel of Greenwich, Peter Whirrall master, wherein were five horses bound for Calais or Dunkirk. Order, on information that there is a small frigate in the Thames, lately built for a Frenchman, who purposes carrying her into France, that Solomon Smith, marshal of the Admiralty, arrest and make stay of her, until further order from the Council of State. [/. 123, pp. 336-9.] May 14. Admiralty Comnaittee to the Navy Commissioners. We find WMtehali. that you have ordered a survey of the six frigates now building, and that in the one contracted for with Capt. Tayler, the surveyor found many defects; as she is not built according to contract, cause a second survey to be made, and certify whether the defects may not be supplied, so as to make her serviceable, when further order shall be given. [/. 123, p. 336.] May 14. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Mr. Holt writes from Portsmouth as to victualling the ships of the southern fleet; as you best understand the rates for provisions, we refer it to your management ; the things must be provided with all expedi- tion. The America is ordered to call at Portsmouth to take in what provision she can carry, and to call at Plymouth for the Brazil frigate, which is to take in provisions there likewise, for the southern fleet. Write to Portsmouth and Plymouth that those two ships may be hastened away, and go together. Send a speedy account of the cause of your not providing such victuals in time, as now, when aU other thmgs are ready, the ships wiU be forced to stay for want of them. [/. 123, p. 337.] May 14. Admiralty Committee to Col. Popham. Col. Deane saw the Resolution under sail last Saturday, and we hope she is arrived 162 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol" IX- with you. We believe you, with the southern fleet, have sailed from Plymouth, yet not knowing, we desire you to lose no opportunity, but take the benefit of this fair wind, and with the ships you have there, to set sail for Lisbon, and we will send the rest of the ships after you, if any be left behind. [/. 123, p. 338'.] May 14. Admiralty Committee to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal. It has been the custom that the Navy Commissioners should be in the commission [of peace] for cos. Essex, Kent, Surrey, Middlesex, and Hants, and as the said Commissioners should have some power in all these counties, having to do in maritime affairs, and there being watermen in all of them, and as Col. William Willoughby, one of them, is ordered to reside at Portsmouth for better expediting the service, we desire you to order that he be placed in the Commission of the Peace for co. Hants. [/. 123, p. 338.] May 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The list of names given in to be Commissioners for the Militia in Kent approved. 2. Col. Morley to report to Parliament the letter of Mr. Strick- land, and return it to Council. 3. To Avrite Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, enclosing the examination as to transporting English wools to foreign parts, and to desire him to give an account respecting it. 4. Sir Wm. Constable to inform the Lord General that, if he has not thought of a fit person to be governor of Stafford, Council has one to offer, of undoubted fidelity and ruterest in his country. 5. Mr. Bond, Col. Jones, and Mr. Heveningham, to be a committee to receive Col. Scroope's propositions for procuring money for the repairs at Bristol. 6. Mr. Challoner and Mr. Scott to be a committee to confer with a certain man to be brought to them next Friday. 7. To write Col. Syler to erect a little fort on the river beneath Boston, and that Council has written to the town that the com- raon labour may be done by them. Col. Syler is to husband the timber, and Council will repay him for as much as comes to 1001. 8. To write the town of Boston to do the said work by the labour of the people, and to persuade them to effect it. 9. The commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall, and both the treasurers to attend to-morrow. 12. To write Alderman Allen to get ready 50,000^. to be provided for the army by the 20th inst. 13. So much of the petition of Col. Fox as relates to the damage which he, his ship, and her company sustained in Scotland, referred to Dr. Walker, who is to report to-morrow his opinion, and what he conceives may be done for their relief. 14. To desire the Admiralty judges to use all expedition in has- tening out the Commissions of Oyer and Terminer for the trial of sea prisoners. 15. Prisoners taken by the Generals at sea, who are not subject to trial by a councU of war, are to be sent by them to the governors STATE PAPEES. 163 1650. Vol. IX. May 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) of such garrisons as they shall come to, who are to receive such prisoners, and send them to the next justices of peace ; these are to examine them, certify the examinations to the Council of State, and commit the prisoners to the common gaol, in order to their trial. 16. The person brought to town by Cornet Joyce to be searched by Mr. Serjeant, and his trunks to be brought in and thoroughly searched by Mr. Milton, who is to report to Council to-moiTow what he finds therein ; Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Chal- loner to examine such person and report. 17. The hearing of the business of Mr. Kiddall deferred until Friday week ; the parties concerned to have notice. 20. To write Col. Blount that if the gentlemen mentioned in his letter surrender to him, he is to send them up to the Council. 22. The letters and papers of Mr. Bradshaw, containing the trans- actions between him and the Senate of Hamburg, to be given to Mr. Challoner, that he may report them to the House. 23. Paul Williams and Marie, his wife, to be committed to New- gate for treasonable and seditious words, and remain there until their trial. 24. To report to Parliament that two regiments of foot be forth- with raised, to be added to the field forces appointed for the guard of the "West, and continued three months if there be cause. That Col. Bennet be authorised to raise one in counties Devon and Corn- wall, of 1,000 men besides officers. That Major Haynes, governor of Weymouth, have a colonel's commission, and be authorised to com- plete the four companies now under his command to a regiment, consisting of ten companies and of 1,200 men, and that 800 of the said regiment be employed for strengthening the field forces, as Col. Desborow shall appoint. 25. 10,000^. to be set apart for the pay of the said two regiments for three months, if there be cause to continue them so long. 26. To report to Parliament that billet money and additional pay be continued as formerly to the soldiers, as well in the field as in garrison, during the present expedition and until Parliament shall otherwise order. That the officers of horse may have the same number of led horses allowed as formerly, when in actual service during the present expedition. That the surgeons of each regiment of horse may have IQl. a-piece to furnish themselves with horses and furniture to carry their chests, and that they may have [the same pay for each of the said horses upon musters as private troopers. That the five companies of Col. Cox's regiment, with two companies out of Hull and two single companies to be raised, be appointed to march northward with the marching army, instead of the regiment that Col. Lassells was to raise. That the Governor of Dover's company, and Major Gibbons and Capt. Billiers' companies be com- pleted to 130 in each, and that Major Robert Gibbons be recommended to Parliament as a fit person to raise the regiment proposed for the service of the South. L 2 164i DOMESTIC 1650. ^OL. IX. May 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 28. That the committee appointed for providing two months' pay for the army be requested to report what progress they have made, and that one month's pay be in readiness by the 20th instant, and the other by 1st June. 29. That an additional allowance of 51. to each surgeon, for fur- nishing their chests with medicines, be made, the present allowance being but 101. for each chest ; and that the Army Committee con- sider how such additional allowance may be laid out to the best advantage. 30. That the regiment intended to have been raised by Col. Lassells be raised in these parts for service in the South, in lieu of Col. Cos's regiment. 31. That Major Gibbons' company at Rye be forthwith ordered to march to Dover castle, to relieve the two companies of Col. Cox's regiment, who are appointed to march with the army. [/. 64, pp. 348-353.] May 15. Admiealty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on the petition and papers from the town of Bideford, county Devon, referred to them — that Col. Morley report to the Council of State that the whole matter ought to be referred to the Commissioners of Customs, to do as they see best for the encourage- ment of trade, relief of the petitioners, and good of the service. Note that Rich. Hinchman, appearing on the charge against Thos. Fisher, for disaffection and seducing weU-affeeted persons in the late rising in Kent, said that he had known him to be weU-affected for the last four years, whereupon Fisher was discharged. [J. 123, pp. 339-340.] May 15. 57. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Stoke Clims- WHtehall. land Manor, lying withia two miles of the river Tamar, which is navigable to Plymouth 12 miles, has been sold by the contractors. The surveyors for the Duchy of Cornwall have valued the timber trees upon it at l,000il. I inform you of it that, if you see cause, you may send to the contractors to stop, and write to the Council of State, to lay their commands upon the contractors to make stay thereof The bearer is to attend the contractors at Worcester House this afternoon about it, and therefore the business will not admit of delay. [1 page.] May 16. Order in Parliament that a competent number of the Acts against adultery, and for the better observation of the Lord's Day, be forth- with printed, at the charge of the State, and sent to supply every parish in the several counties ; the Council of State to take care that the same is done. [I. 88, 2>- 23.] May 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Nicholas Miller, John Plomer, Mayor of Tenderden, and Mr. Selliard to be added to the list of [Militia] Commissioners for Kent. STATE PAPERS. 165 1650. Vol. IX. May 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 2. Richard Weston to be sent for in safe custody, for holding cor- respondence with the enemies of the commonwealth. 3. To write Col. Crompton to assist the messenger of the Council in apprehending Weston. 4. John Price to he set at liberty, Council finding he has done nothing to the prejudice of the State. 5. To write the Lord General that, in regard Col. Cox's regiment is to march to the North, it is necessary for the defence of those parts that Major Gibbon should raise a regiment of 1,200 men, and to desire him to order a commission for that purpose. 6. The Ordnance Committee to provide arms for a regiment of foot of 1,200 men, to be raised by Major Gibbon. 7. To write the Army Committee to take into pay the said regi- ment, as their musters shall be certified. 8. The Irish Committee to examine the miscarriage of Sir Wm. Cole's soldiers in Northamptonshire, in their passage to the waterside complained of in a letter from thence to Sir Gilbert Pickering, and to send for Sir Wm. Cole to answer the matter. 9. The same committee to prepare a letter to Col. Duckenfield of the miscarriage of Sir Wm. Cole's soldiers, and to desire him to assist the officers of the regiment in the better ordering of their soldiers, as soon as they shall arrive in those parts, and to seize and secure such as shall miscarry themselves in those parts, as they have done in Northamptonshire. 10. Sir Hen. MUdmay and Messrs. Martin, ChaUoner, and Scott to be a committee to consider foreign aUiances, and to examine the Paper Office for a view of treaties between this State and the Switzers, and report. 11. Mr. Bond, Sir Wm. Axmyne, Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Scott, and Sir Henry Mildmay to be a committee to confer with the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, concerning the advance of some money for the public service. 12. Mr. Cleypoole to be taken into custody by Mr. Serjeant, in order to his examination before a committee of Council. 13. Robert Darnell of London, porter, to be set at liberty, upon entering into recognizance for his good behaviour. 14. To ask the keeper of the Peterhouse for what cause Lieut. Robert Ensum stands committed there, and also the keeper of the prison at Yarmouth for what cause Lieut. Samuel Touchell stands committed, that Council may answer the petition of Capt. Augustine NichoUs. 15. The restraint laid upon Bowdewen Vanest, Jacob Gilliard Alliance, and Mrs. Antonetta, their sister, taken off. 16. To report to Parliament by Sir Hen. Mildmay that the Council find that one of the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, Mr. Waring, has taken the engagement, but Mr. Herring, the other has not, and that Council conceives the public service receives some pre- judice on that account. 17. Mrs. Barbara Bagshaw to have leave to confer with Sir John GeU, about some writings belonging to her in Sir John's hands, but 166 DOMESTIC 1650. "^o^- '^^ May 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) only to speak with him in the presence and hearing of the Lieu- tenant of the Tower. 18. The sequestrators of county Stafford to seize, secure, and inventory the whole of the real and personal estate of Richard Weston, in order to sequestration. 19. The 50 horses contracted for by the horse merchants to be delivered in next Tuesday, and a warrant to be issued to Mr. Jackson to imprest to them 450L to enable them therein. 20. Warrant to be issued to the Ordnance officers to deliver to Col. John Berkstead 300 matchlock and 200 snaphance muskets, 500 collars of bandoleers, 300 pikes, and 60 halberts for arming the recruits of his regiment.; and for several magazines for his guards, and exercising the old and new men, 30 barrels of powder, with match and ball. 21. To write the Lord General to send a standing commission of martial law to Col. Duckenfieldj or any other colonels in those parts, and to Sir Wm. Cole and such other colonels and officers as are authorised to raise regiments for Ireland, and are conducted that way, that they may try by a council of war all soldiers that commit any misdemeanor contrary to the articles of war, and punish them. [/. 64, p^. 354-357.] May 16. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order on the petition of John HaU, merchant, that the Council of State be asked whether the case be fit for letters of marque, as desired, and that Dr. Walker direct petitioner how to make proof of the matter of fact in the Admiralty Court, and report whether he is entitled to the said letters. Order referring the petition of John Dunton, mariner, for a yearly pension, in consideration of length of service, lameness, and age, to the overseers of the chest at Chatham, who are to allow him such relief as they think fit. Order referring the petition of Robert Haughton and Edw. Smyth, mariners, and the company of the Concord, — for an order for the speedy hearing of their suit now depending in the Admiralty Court agaiast their master, Thos. John, alias Jones, for non-payment of their wages — to the Admiralty judges, requesting speedy justice, as the petitioners are employed in the service at sea. Order referring the petition of Philip Gething, mariner, for employ- ment in one of the State's ships appointed for L-eland or elsewhere, to the Generals-at-sea, to prefer him to employment as a vacancy shall offer. [7.123,^^.340,341.] May 17. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider the busi- ness concerning the treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall, and report what is fit to be done therein. [/. 88, p. 24.] May 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Cogan, prisoner in the Peterhouse, referred to the Committee for Examinations. STATE PAPEES. 167 1650. Vol. IX. May 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. To write the Revenue Committee, recommending the paying of what is due to Peter Thelwall, for his service as agent in Flanders. 3. When anything is represented to Council as the desires of any one upon any Act of Parliament, wherein anything is referred to Council, it is to be done in writing. 4. Col. Jones to acquaint the Admiralty Committee of the want of shipping in the northern seas, for preserving the fishing there. 5. The information given in by James Mirk, against Ralph Fen- wick of Great Babington, parish of Kirk Whelpington, North- umberland, refen-ed to the Commissioners for Sequestrations, who are to proceed thereupon according to the Act of Parliament. 6. Colonels Stapley, Morley, and Hutchinson, and Sir Wm. Masham to meet to-morrow, and finish the Bill for the militia, to be reported to Parliatnent next Friday. 7. The business of the town of Bideford, mentioned in their peti- tion to Council, referred to the Commissioners of Customs, who are to settle the matter as may be best for the encouragement of the petitioners and the advantage of the commonwealth. 8. Mr. Scott, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Martin, being the committee who were appointed to receive an account from Mr. Frost Concerning some business of consequence, to meet next Monday morning, in the Inner chamber at Whitehall. 9. To write Col. Sydenham to keep Sir Wm. Davenant, now at Cowes, still a prisoner, he having been an active enemy to the com- monwealth, until further order. 10. Sir Humphry Tracy to be committed to the Gatehouse, for the same cause that Sir John Manie was. 12. The same instructions to be given to Col. Deane as were given to Col. Popham, for seizing French ships at sea, towards resti- tution of damage done by them to English merchants. 13. The general restraint formerly laid upon the ports, forbidding persons going to foreign parts, taken oif. 14. Mr. Murray's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee. 15. Warrant to be issued for apprehending Lady Byron, for holding correspondence with the enemies of the commonwealth, and com- mitting her to Peterhouse, in order to her examination by a com- mittee of the Council. 16. Mrs. Anne Peniall to be apprehended and committed to Peter- house for the same cause. 17. The Lords Chief Justices, Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, and the Lord Chief Baron to be a committee to consider the draft of an Act for settling Mariners' Hall, and to meet to-morrow, and return their opinions, that Council may give order for reporting it to the Parliament. 18. The business presented by Mrs. Windell against Capt. Clarke to be carried on at the charge of the State, and the same to be sig- nified to Dr. Walker. 19. Six of the twelve deputies to the serjeant-at-arms to have the same allowance as the messengers to Council, both for attending 168 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (eont.) in town and riding journies, so that they may be enabled to keep horses of their own constantly, for better executing the Council's commands. 20. Mr. Collins, late deputy to the serjeant-at-arms, to have such wages paid as grew due from the time of his service. 21. Edward Lewis and Edward Rue to have a pass to go beyond sea, upon taking the engagement, and giving security for their good behaviour. [1. 64, pp. 359-362.] May 17. Order of the Admiralty Committee on report of the Admiralty judges, concerning the captain and company of the Percy, delivered up to the French without making any just defence, in which the captain and mariners charged each other with cowardice, that the Council of State be pleased to order Dr. Walker, Admiralty advo- cate, to consider the report and depositions, and draw up a charge against all criminally responsible, that they may receive exemplary punishment and that others may be thereby deterred from doing the like. [I. 123, p. 342.] May 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Admiralty judges to say whether Capt. John Green may not have that part of the ship taken by him which belongs to them of Jersey, Council wishing to favour him on account of his sufferings and diligence in the service. He is also to have letters of marque. 5. To write to the Commissioners of the Great Seal to put Dr. Aaron Guerdon, master worker of the Mint, and Thos. Barnardiston iuto the Commission of the Peace, that they may better prevent dis- orders in the Mint, as others have formerly done. 6. Dr. Walker to draw up, from the depositions on both sides, a charge against those who are guilty of rendering up the ship Percy, that they may receive exemplary punishment. 7. Mr. Frost to write to Peter ThelwaU at Brussels, concerning the release of Mrs. Puckering, and whether he makes any application to the King of Scots for it, and if so, on what grounds and by whom authorized. 8. To write to Col. Ralph Ashton that a considerable magazine was placed at Manchester, which being considered an unsafe place. Col. Birch was ordered to remove it to Liverpool, to be there secured, and that Col. Birch is ordered to take an inventory of such goods as he and his soldiers claim, and if they appear to belong to him, he shall have satisfaction. Also to send Col. Birch a copy of the letter, and bid him send in an account of the ammunition, securing it according to former order. 9. Order to aU the benchers of the several Inns of Court to make an exact and effectual scrutiny for dangerous persons said to be lurking in the several societies of the Inns of Court and Chancery, to promote designs against the commonwealth ; also to certify the names of all members and others formerly sequestered, or otherwise STATE PAPERS. 169 1650. Vol. IX. May 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (eont.) justly to be suspected who lodge in their Inns, returning a certili- cate to Council before 25 May. 9a. The former order to be shown to aU the principals of the Inns of Chancery. May 19. 58. Conunission from Lord general Thomas Fairfax to Fras. Crew to be quartermaster of Capt. Eich. Cashell's troop of dragoons, in Col. John Okey's regiment. [Parchynent, signed.] May 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Commissioners of Customs and Excise that Min- heer Schaeph, a commissioner from the States of HoUand to Parlia- ment, has arrived iu the river, and that they are to permit all his goods, whether wiues or otherwise, to be landed free of aU customs and excise. 2. Instructions to be drawn for Sir Oliver Fleming to go to Min- heer Schaeph, and inform him that Mx-. Strickland's letters to the Speaker and the Lord President, (which were sent up by him) could not be delivered upon their arrival, as Parliament adjourned from Friday until Tuesday, and the Council did not sit until the present Monday, which was the reason he did not receive a return sooner. To acquaint Schaeph that he has been sent with the State barges, to attend his landing wherever he shaU appoint, and to offer him a house until he can provide one for himself. Council not knowing whether he be furnished ; also that order has been given to the Commissioners of the Customs and Excise to permit the landing of his goods free of custom. .3. Sir Humphrey Tracy to make his choice whether to remain where he is or go to Peterhouse, in case the serjeant-at-arms shall not find a convenience for having him in his custody, and the committee of CouncU for Examinations to send for and examine him. 4. To write Sir John Lenthall to make certificate of the number of prisoners under commitment with him, and for how long and for what cause they are committed, and where they are at pre- sent. 5. To write Col. Birch to seize the daughters of the Earl of Derby, Mr. Greenhaugh their chaplain, and his wife, and also such other relations of the Earl there as he shall think fit, and carry them to Liverpool, and secure them there ; also to send over to the Earl of Derby to release by a certain day all the Parliamentary prisoners he has in the Isle of Man, otherwise he must expect retahation upon those of his relations who are prisoners. 6. Allowance to be made for entertaining Minheer Commissioner Schaeph, for six days after his arrival, at the house of Sir Abraham Williams. 7. Mr. ChaUoner, Holland, Bond, and Colonels Ludlow and Jones to be a committee to consider the manner of entertaining Commis- sioner Schaeph, and to appoint fit persons for managing it. 170 DOMESTIC 1650. V^^- ^^• May 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. The committee which meets with the army officers to meet to-moiTOW morning, when they are to be informed that all things being ready for their march, they are to order the advancing of the army ; Major General Lambert to have notice hereof, and the com- mittee to give Council an account thereof in the afternoon. 9. Major-General Lambert to be the person who is to issue warrants to the deputy treasurer for the pay of the marching army, until further order. 10. The moneys advanced by the Treasurers-at-War to be repaid to them out of the growing account of the treasury for the army. 11. Order to be sent to the Treasurers-at-War to send 25,000Z. to Irelandj or so much as is now ready. 14. The propositions of Col. Wauton, for the garrisons under his command, re-committed to the committee which meets with the army officers. 15a. 201. to be paid to Sir Oliver Fleming, for his extraordinary expenses in fetching up Minheer Schaeph. 16. To recommend especially to the Revenue committee to pay Anthony MUdmay 1201. upon account, for defraying the entertain- ment of Minheer Schaeph.- 18. Instructions for Sir Oliver Fleming. You are to make speedy repair with the tide to-morrow morning to Minheer Commissioner Schaeph at Gravesend, with the State's barges, and inform him that the first notice the Council had of his being there was this afternoon ; and that as soon as they knew it, you received their commands to wait upon him, and in the name of the commonwealth of England, to bid him welcome. That you have brought the State barges for his use, and that the Council have sent orders to the Commissioners of Customs and Excise to permit all his goods, &c. to be landed free of customs, and offer him the house of Sir Abraham Williams, in Palace Yard, Westminster, until his own is made ready. [/. 64, pp. 367-370.] May 20. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order on the petition of Thos. Mathews, and the articles exhibited by him against Major John Bourne [Browne], Governor of Upnor Castle, that the matter be considered next Friday, when the parties with their witnesses aj:e to attend ; and that a copy of the articles be sent to Major Bourne. Order that Mr. Talbot attend this committee on Friday next, to testify concerning the above articles. [/. 123, p. 343.] May 20. Admiralty Committee to [the Navy Commissioners]. We find, by a letter from Capt. Nixon of the 18th inst., from aboard the Fellowship in King Road, that he has arrived from the coast of Munster, by command of the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and is to convoy back some ships with soldiers and necessaries for the army there, and that he has but six days' victuals on board. We STATE PAPEES. 171 1650, Vol. IX. therefore desire you to give order to Mr. Powell at Bristol to fur- nish him -with two months' provisions, or else supply him with money whereby he may provide himself, which course we hold to be the best for the speedy dispatch of this business. [/. 123, p. 343.] May 20. Levant Company to Hen. Bowyer, Leghorn. You speak of the receipt of Lancelot's bond of 2,000?., sent you by the ambassador to be kept till our order for its disposal. Take an authenticated copy of it, and send us the original by the first safe conveyance. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 134.] May 21. Order in Parliament upon a letter froin Mr. Strickland, resident for the parliament in Holland of -f-f inst., that Minheer Schaeph, Commissioner from the province of Holland, shall have an honour- able reception, and that the Council of State take care that the same is done. [/. 88, p. 24.] May 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. According to the authority given to the Council of State by the late Act, they authorise the Generals of the fleet to perform aU acts incident to their places and trust, in point of intelligence or otherwise, for the good of the service. la. Col. Jones to inform the committee which confers with the army officers that Council desires they will order the head quarters to remove northward speedily, and inform Council when it is done, and to where. 2. To order Col. Fenwick to acquaint Council what com may be had out of Scotland, and at what price, and to proceed in providing, but not to exceed l.OOOZ., for which he is to draw no bills under ten days' sight. 3. The committee which meets with the army ofiicers to ascertain what regiments want ministers, and what have them, and who they are, and to let them know that 8s. a day is allowed to them ; they are to confer with Mr. Carrill, Greenhill, Carter jun., Nye, Bond, and Owen, as to finding persons to supply those regiments who want ministers. 4. The same committee to confer with the officers concerning Dr. Stane, and receive their opinion concerning his affection to the present Government, Council having been informed that he has declared himself against it. 5. Capt. Thos. Liddall added to the Militia commissioners for Durham. 6. To write Mr. Trumball and Mr. Hide, and enclose the letter of Humphry Broughton, concerning the felling of trees in Windsor Forest, and desire them to examine the matter, and return the exami- nations. 8. The committee that meets with the army officers to consider how Belvoir Castle may be put into a secure posture against surprise. 9. To write to the trustees to furnish Col. Stapley with the hangings and other accommodations for his lodgings in Whitehall, expressed in the Council's former letter for that purpose. 172 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. To write to Col. Desborow to take care that Pendennis Castle is put under the command of some fit person. 11. The papers concerning the service done, and moneys laid out by Ambrose Tooth, referred to Mr. Frost, who is to give him satis- faction if he judges it reasonable, or report to Council. [/. 64, pp. 373-375.] May 21. CouncU of State to Alderman Andrews and Maurice Thomson, treasurers for the ordinance of 16 February 1647-8, for Ireland. There are moneys remaining in the collectors' hands in several counties of the assessments for Ireland, and not brought in to satisfy the contracts made thereon, which should have been long since paid. You are to deliver to Eich. Downes acquittances to such collectors as he names, for sums not exceeding in the whole what was to be paid to him, and to charge on his account what he shall receive, expenses deducted. [I. 64, p. 375.] May 21. Order in the Admiralty Committee referring to the Council of State the propositions tendered about raising a troop of horse for the safety of the navy. [/. 123, p. 344.] May 21. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Touching the fraud committed by Thomas Bowers, clerk of the cutting house in the victualling ofiice, the foulness of the fact deserves the severest punishment ; we desire that you forthwith have him in safe custody until the 137Z. mentioned by you is paid, and that he be discharged of his employment, the money brought in, and the account righted, which being done, we shall further consider the matter. [/. 123, p. 345.] May 21. Admiralty Committee to Col. Temple. Having received informa- tion of passages which lately happened by some of the officers of TUbury Fort, for our better satisfaction, we desire you to attend us on Thursday next. [/. 123, p. 345.] May 21. 59. Certificate by Oliver Ceely, Mayor of Plymouth, that Anthony Tutchen, master of the Brazil frigate of London, and Josiah Child, merchant, deposed before him, that on the 2nd inst., they arrived at Plymouth, and the next day went to Francis Holt, agent to the Navy Commissioners, and one of the victuallers of the Parha- ment fleet, to receive 100 or 120 tons of victuals to be transported for Lisbon, and desired him to lade the same aboard their ship ; he promised they should be discharged with aU expedition, and they daily expected the provisions, but were delayed until the 14th, when Holt laded 18 puncheons of beef, 12 hogsheads of beef, and 20 barrels of pork ; on the 16th, 21 puncheons and 12 hogsheads of beef ; on the I7th and 18th, 60 bags of bread, 7 puncheons and 12 bar- rels of beef, and 60 other bags of bread, and on the 20th and 21st 199 bags of bread. That there are between 40 and 50 tons of provi- sions yet unladen, which their ship has now to stow, and that they have stayed 19 days in hopes to be dispatched, which might have been done in three days, had the provisions been ready ; and that since STATE PAPERS. 173 1650. Vol. IX. ■ their arrival at Plymouth, they have unladen and discharged out of their ship 16 pipes of oil, 40 chaldron of coals, and 3,800 pipe staves, on purpose to make room for the carriage of these said provisions. [1 page.] May 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of James Corbett referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee, who are to confer with the Admiralty Judges. 2. Andrew Broughton and Mr. Parker added to the Militia Com- missioners for Kent. 4. The letter from the gentlemen of Bedfordshire, of the I7th inst., to be sent to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, to act as they think best. 5. Edward Penruddock to have the liberty of the Tower, and the same to be signified to the Lord-Lieutenant there. 6. Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, Mr. Gurdon, Sir Peter Wentworth, and Mr. Bond, to be a Committee to examiae the petition of Edward Bellingham. 7. The same Committee to examine Mr. Meautys and Mr. Crofts. 9. The petition of Matthew Francklin of Swansea in Wales referred to the Admiralty Committee. 12. The petition and examinations against Richard Lewis, at- torney, of Essington, county Oxford, to be sent to the Attorney- General, who is to proceed against him according to law. 13. The petition of Marie Beckwith, widow, referred to the Com- mittee for Examinations, who are to see that she makes out what she alleges. 14. The Recorder to examine the witnesses against Paul Williams and his wife, and proceed against them at the next sessions. [/. 64, pp. 378-380.] May 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Commissioners for Sequestrations to give an account of what they have done in sequestering the estate of James Bunce, Alderman of London, the Council receiving frequent intelli- gence of his activity abroad, to the prejudice of the commonwealth. 2. The order formerly given to the Commissioners of Sewers for the Isle of Thanet, upon the petition of John Smith, late expenditor of the works against the sea at Margate, renewed, upon the petition of Sarah, widow of John Smith. 8. The Act prepared for settling the militia of the nation to be reported to Parliament to-morrow by Mr. Heveningham. 4. Dr. Edward Martin to be committed to the Gatehouse, the Council finding he is a dangerous person and was formerly committed for delinquency, but escaped, and has since been living privately in Suffolk. [J. 64, p. 381.] May 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Bond to move Parliament that the Act now lying in the House, for the sheriffs to distribute the commands of the Parlia- 174. DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. May 24. Council or State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) ment or Council throughout the commonwealth, be taken into consideration. 2. Order to be given to the Ordnance Officers to take the ordnance in Leadenhall or other places in the city to the Tower. 3. The Ordnance Committee to hear any claims for such ordnance. 4. lOOL to be imprestedjto the Ordnance Officers, to enable them to carry several pieces of brass ordnance, which lie in several places of the nation, into the Tower. 6. To write the Lord President of the High Court of Justice, and the rest of the Court, recommending Col. Fox to be captain of the guard to that court, if they shall choose a guard. 7. The petition of Samuel Duncan of Ipswich, for transportation of 150 quarters of malt to Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 9. 100?. to be imprested to the Ordnance Officers, to enable them to bring in such brass ordnance as is unserviceable, to be re-cast, and made serviceable. 11. To write Mr. Walley to proceed so far in arming Col. Daniel's regiment as the stores in those parts will affiDrd, and certify to Council what can be done, that a supply may be made here. 12. The Ordnance Committee to provide arms for such of Col. Daniel's regiment as cannot be furnished at Chester. 13. Col. Jones to prepare a letter to Col. Duckenfield, to assist Col. Daniel in raising his regiment, accordirjg to his desire. 14. To write Col. Birch to take caution of Col. John Booth to appear before Council when directed, and meantime to do nothing prejudicial; in case of refusal, he is to secure and examine him further. 15. Col. Jones to draw a letter to be sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in pursuance of a former letter, or in his absence to the commander-in-chief there, to desire that a Avay of constant coixes- pondence may be settled between the forces in the north of Ireland and the army in England. 16. The desire of the committee which meets with the army officers, for sending a squadron of ships northwards, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 17. To tell Col. Fleetwood that, as his regiment is to march into the North, Council desires he will confer with the committee for Army Officers, in order to that expedition. 18. The committee for examinations to examine Lord Ashton, and take his deposition, so that he may take his oath upon it before returning into the country. 19. The desire of Mrs. Speake contained in her petition to be granted. 20. 1001. a year to be paid by Mr. Frost to Marchamont Needham, as a pension, whereby he may subsist while endeavouring to serve the commonwealth; this to be done for one year, by way of probation. 21. Mr. Frost to pay him also 501. as a gift for service already done. [/. 64, p. 383-386.] STATE PAPERS. 175 1650. Vol. IX. May 24. Order of the Admiralty Committee, on the petition and articles by Capt. Thomas Matthews against Major Jno. Browne, Governor of Upnor Castle, that — as some of the witnesses confessed to having been tampered with by the said Major, as to the answer they should give to the said articles, and as Wm. Wright, one witness, stated as to the first article, that the Major usually mustered 40 men, but that not above 20 performed duty ; as to the second, that some of the said soldiers did now and then plough and sow for the Major, for which he gave them 4cZ. a day besides their pay ; and as to the fourth, that the arms in the castle are not ready if there should be occasion for them, but lie in the hall, &c.,^ — it be reported to the Council of State — that the matter is fit to be examined by a council of war. [J. 123, p. 346.] May 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Warrant to be issued for the discharge of Nicholas Mariner, prisoner at Yarmouth, in exchange for Robert Porting, who is upon his parole for procuring the said exchange. 3. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to examine the business for which he had a former order from Council, concerning Mr. Howard, sheriff of Cumberland. 4. The Lord General to appoint some to examine the matter contained in the petition of Sir David Watkins. 5. To write to Cols. Pine and Ceely, that the Council has received their letters from Ilminster, and approve of their great care of the peace of county Somerset, and that there is an Act ready, which wiU pass in a few days, whereby what they propound will be provided for. 6. The 500Z. appointed for a citadel at Oxford to be charged upon the 200,000?. upon the Excise, which is to come in for the use of the army, after 50,000Z. has been disbursed for exigencies. 7. The Holland agent to have liberty to make use of Sir Abraham Williams' house for six days longer. 8. The letter of John Waight, from Pendennis Castle, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to take care that some fit vessels attend that service. 10. The demands of the governors of the garrisons of Portsmouth, Southsea Castle, Dunster Castle, and the Isle of Portland, for arms and ammunition, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 11. To write the Governor of Hereford approving of what he has done for the security of the town. 13. The proposals of Lieut.-Col. Richard Stephens approved. [/. 64, pp. 388, 389.] May 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir John Curson to have liberty to speak with Sir John GeU prisoner in the Tower, in presence of the lieutenant. 2. To write Col. George Fenwick to take into the public granaries the 200 bowles of corn, and to draw bills of exchange hither for payment of it. 176 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^• May 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Scott, Mr. Gurdon, and Col. Morley to consider how the desires of Col. Berkstead may be answered. 4. To write the Governor of Nottingham Castle to search Haddon House for arms, and refer to his instructions as a commissioner of the nulitia for securiag malignants. 5. The Committee for Examinations to consider the case of Robt. Squire, prisoner in Newgate, contained in the papers given in against him, and to report. 6. To write Mr. Crompton of Staffordshire, approving what he has done in securiag dangerous persons. 7. Mr. Holland and the rest of the committee appointed for the business of Guernsey to bring in their report next Thursday. 8. The committee for Examinations to consider the complaints made by Wadsworth against Norton and other parties, and to deal with them according, to their demerits. 9. Warrant to be issued to commit Sir Robert Sherley, Bart., Sir John PershaU, Bart., and John Offley, high sheriff of coiuity Stafford, [prisoners to the Tower, for holding correspondence with the enemies of this commonwealth. 10. The committee for Examinations to examine the petition of WiUiam Thorold ; the goods desired to be restored, if not found to belong to the State. 11. The Admiralty Committee to consider the petition of Capt. Augustine NicoUs, and report whether it will be fit to discharge Ensum, and Touchel, for procuring his exchange, according to his desire. 12. The Lord of Albion to have liberty to transport to New Albion such men, arms, and ammunition as he has ready, he giving security that they shall not act anjrthing prejudicial to the State. 13. Upon the representation of the Admiralty judges concerning Capt. Green, and his taking a Gunder bark of Jersey, bound to Virginia, the Council think the Admiralty judges should proceed to the adjudging of the vessel in their court, according to law. 19. To write the Army Committee to issue warrants for 2001., to be paid on account to Lieut. -General Hammond, for carrying arms and ammunition into the north. 20. Two iron guns and one brass one, lying at Colchester, to be taken to Mersey Island for its safety. [/. 64, pp. 392-394.] May 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The draft of the Act presented by Major-General Skippon from the Militia Committee of London, for the Council's advice, to be returned to them by him and Alderman Pennington, witii the altera- tions and suggestions given made thereon. 2. To recommend to the several Militia committees of West- minster, the Hamlets, and Southwark, to consider whether it wUl not be for the public service to raise some voluntary horse, accord- ing to what has been done by the Militia committee for London. STATE PAPEES. 177 1650. '^OL. IX. May 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) o. The Earl of Denbigh, Lord Lisle, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Sir Peter Wentworth to be a committee to confer with Mons. Augier concerning the state of affairs in France, at his coming over, and put the same in writing and oifer it to the committee. 5. Some of those who were of the committee for Kegulation to be sent for to acquaint CouncU why Thomas Oooke, late boatswain of the yard at Chatham, y^as removed from his place. 6. To write Col. WiUoughby to send up Capt. Bawden in safe custody, to be committed to some prison here ; the rest of the pirates taken with him to be committed to the county gaol (Hants) in order to their trial. 7. To write Sir Charles Coote to be assistant to William Greene, Anthony Field, and John Horsley, for recovering the materials belonging to their ship lying about Lough Sneilly, where she was taken and spoiled by the Scots, there in rebellion. 8. To write the Army committee that Col. Gibbons has raised most of the men to be found by him, and that as he only waits for money to remove them, they are to furnish him with some. 9. The Admiralty Committee to hasten ihe Admiralty judges in makiag out the commissions of Oyer and Termiaer, that there may be a prosecution of such prisoners as lie committed in several places for piracy. 10. Mr. Heveningham to inform himself concerning the affections of Col. Ward of Norfolk, and of his officers, the Council being informed that they are disaffected. 12. Col. Berkstead to be empowered in a private way to reduce the 2,000 men allowed to that regiment to 1,800, for the month ensuing, and until further order for recompleting them, and care to be taken to cast off the worst and most unserviceable men ; the money growing due to those 200 men garbled as afore to be paid to Council by way of advance, for furnishing 1,000 pair of sheets for the regiment, that they may be quartered together, and not in inns and alehouses. 14. Four gunners and 12 matrosses to be allowed to Col. Berk- stead's regiment, for managing the guns necessary for defence of their quarters. [/. 64, pp. 396-399.] May 28. 60. Order in Parliament — upon the report of Mr. Heveningham from the Council of State of a BiU for settUng the militia, which was read the first and second time, and the question being put that the words " proportioned unto and not exceeding the rate of 90,000?. per month charged for the army," should be committed, and it passed in the negative — that the Bill be committed to Col. Purefoy and 31 others, named, and the special care thereof referred to Col. Harrison and Mr. Heveningham. [Copy, 1 page.] May 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Committee which confers with the Lord General and his officers to consider what proportion of powder and ammunition is fit to be sent to Guernsey. 2. M 178 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. IX. May 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 2. To write Col. Deane of the frigates preparing at Jersey and ScUly, and desire him to take care for suppressing them, and prevent- ing the mischiefs that may arise by them. 3. The Committee for Examinations to consider the scandalous book lately printed by Bostock, and report what proceedings may be had against him. 4. Sir Henry MUdmay, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Mr. Scott to give a meeting to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, with aU convenient speed. 6. Greenstreet, who was taken prisoner in the Isle of Sheppy, county Kent, to be sent up in safe custody, and Sir Michael Livesey to be requested to send him ; Mr. Frost to pay the charge of bringing him. 7. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider whether Bridgewater Castle is fit to be continued in the hands it is at present in. 8. The propositions of Major GiU referred to the Irish Committee. 10. The committee for Examinations to examine Kobert Squire, and if they see cause, order his release. 11. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider what is fit to be further done for the present slighting of Winchester and Christchurch Castles. 13. Mr. Cooke referred to the committee for Examinations. [I. 64, pp. 402-404.] May [29]. 61. Thos. Violet' to the Parliamentary Committee [for the Mint]. In obedience to the commands of this Committee, and having con- sidered the debates before Parliament on 22nd May, concerning the import and export of coin and bullion, in relation to the Mint and the trade and commerce of this nation, I present reasons of the decay of trade, and the causes why so small quantities of coin and bullion have been brought in of late, and so much of ours carried out. The first and principal reason of the decay of trade has been the late unhappy wars ; before then, trade was free and flourishing at home and abroad ; but immediately after, fell into a consumption, under which it has languished ever since. Our golden fleece, which is our Indies, was devoured by the rapine of the soldiers, and great quantities of the remainder transported to our industrious neigh- bours the Netherlanders, the most active improvers of such ad- vantages, and the best fishers in troubled waters. Our clothiers and workmen were by continual losses discouraged, and many of them forced to take up arms, or to forsake their dwellings, and even their native country, and to set up their trades in foreign parts. The merchants were discouraged, and many undone, by confiscations of their ships and goods in foreign parts, by Princes and States that favoured the late King's designs ; and many more were spoiled at sea, under pretence of the late King's commissions, for want of suffi- cient convoy, which being never wanting to the Hollanders and Zealanders, they carried the trade from the English merchants and STATE PAPERS. 179 1650. ^OL. IX. May [29]. seamen, and more especially since they have concluded a peace with Spain. It is well said by a late writer that " commerce is the life of a " State, manufactures are the sinews of trade, and money is the soul " of both ;" when the soul is separated from the body, it is without life. Our money employed in trade was either belonging to strangers, or to our own nation ; that of strangers, which was employed by exchange, or let out at interest, was soon drawn in and returned from whence it came, upon the first breaking out of the war ; our merchants had upon their credits made use of it for enlarging of their trade, and many of our nation disposed of a great part of their estates into foreign parts, and some also transported their persons and families, fearing the issue of the sad distractions, which I hope may be happily composed, now the enemies of our peace are sup- pressed. The money belonging to our nation has been very much exhausted in the war, not only by losses and diminution of trade, but by the excessive charge the commonwealth has been put to in maintaining the war, in the just defence of those things which are most dear and precious to them ; but most of all in relation to the auxiliary forces of Scotland, which our Parliament were necessitated to use both here and in Ireland. Their pay amounted to a very considerable sum, and what was indirectly gotten, both here and in Ireland, was carried away into Scotland, whereas by the pay of our own army, the stock of England is- not' diminished, but remains amongst us, except the treasure and materials of war that have been transported into Ireland ; the materials of war for our armies and navy bought in foreign parts has also much diminished the stock of the nation. And lastly, by reason of the late great dearth of corn, much has been expended in corn, whereby the small quantities of commodities exported in comparison has been so overbalanced by the surplusage of imports, that the public stock has been much impaired. When retailers and shopkeepers take liberty to become merchants, as many have done of late years, under pretence of liberty and free trade, the Commonwealth suifers great damage ; for they carry out native commodities which, for want of experience, they have neither skill to buy nor sell ; and their end being to make their gain upon their imports, for furnishing their retail shops, and not upon the commodities exported, they beat down the prices of native com- modities to strangers, and enhance the prices of foreign commo- dities to our nation, and injure the State and those merchants who labour to advance our native commodities abroad, and to keep down the price of foreign commodities. The Customs' officers can teU you of the disadvantage and ruin brought on by these shopkeepers, and another sort of disorderly and imskilful traders called interlopers, made up of factors, clothworkers, packers, and drawers, who are the importers of fine spices, silks both wrought and unwi-ought, fine linen, and other fine commodities, made up in small parcels, on pur- pose to be stolen on shore without paying Customs or Excise. By the same means they transport money also, to furnish them- M 2 180 DOMESTIC 1C50. Vol. IX. May [29]. selves with commodities, whicli is a great discouragement to mer- chants that follow an orderly trade, and honestly pay customs and excise. The 'said interlopers and shopkeepers, having the oppor- tunity of packing their goods and opening them themselves privately in their own houses, which merchants have not, may pack and convey away our money in their goods, not only for themselves but for strangers, who employ them to colour their indirect deahng. I have been often advised, by lovers of the Commonwealth beyond sea, that very much gold and silver have been carried over in the Dutch men-of-war, because they thought themselves free from search. I propose as remedies : First, to settle able and godly ministers in all churches throughout the nation, that will teach the people to fear God, to obey their superiors, and to live peaceably with each other, with a competent subsistence for all such ministers. Secondly, to sweeten your new GoA'^ernment to the people, and to allay the bitterness of the late years, by wholly taking ofi" free quarter, the greatest mark of slavery in the nation. Thirdly, that the Parliament would pass an Act of Oblivion, with the exception of aU such as have made themselves incapable of that favour. For recovery of trade and commerce, the merchants need encour- agement and protection from the State, at home and abroad, according to the practice of the lords of the United Provinces, who are so vigilant over their traflBc that, upon the least complaint of obstruction, they use all means, either by treaty or by force, to remove it. By these means they have gone beyond aU nations, in all manner of trade which they have undertaken, and have made their countiy the magazine of the native commodities of all other countries, wherein our nation had, not many years since, a considerable share ; their country is a granary for all Christendom, and yet they have not corn of their own growth to feed the hundredth man in their dominions. They also outstrip all nations in their number of ships and seamen, and yet they have not wood of their ovni to warm themselves in winter. They abound in quality and quantit}' of all manufacturers, and yet they fetch the materials thereof from all other parts of the world, which are so much improved by their policy and industry, that they eat out other nations that trade with them, in manufactures made of their own materials. Their fishing trade upon our coast brings them not only food but infinite advantage in trade with other nations, and employs abundance of their ships and men. For encouraging the bringing in of coin and bullion, the importer must be at liberty to make his best advantage, and not be limited to the price of the Mint, and goldsmiths be at liberty to buy that or any other money not current here, to use in their trade, which is a mystery beyond my understanding (noted, " Mr. alderman gives advice for the managing of a trade, and yet confesses it is a mystery beyond his understanding ; I pray mark it.") It is not necessary to the trade of goldsmiths, nor for the advantage STATE PAPERS. 181 1650. Vol. IX, of the Commonwealth, to allow them to sell any coin of this nation, for thus money is ready for the transporters, whereby they can make more advantage, with less trouble, noise, or hazard than can be, pro- cured any other way. In other countries very strict laws have been made against the export of their money and bullion ; the penalties have been not only the forfeiture of the money and bullion, but three and four times the value thereof; sometimes whipping, banishment, loss of life and goods, and the forfeiture of all the ships wherein it is found, if taken in by the master's consent. [7 2^P-] May 30. 62. Proposition by T. Violet, presented to Parliament and requested London. to be sent into committee, as a speedy way of bringing treasure into the Mint, and restraining goldsmiths from giving more than Mint prices for gold and silver, according to an Act lately presented by the Council of State to Parliament. 1. That to encourage bringing in gold and silver from Spain, there be an Act that the importers may land buUion, whether in coin or bars, at Dover, without paying composition for two-thirds of it and over, having paid 40,000^. yearly, these 20 years for that trade ; and also that there shall be constant convoy in the Downs for the two- thirds. 2. Merchants, strangers, or others, who deliver the other two-thirds to the Mint, to enter it in what names they please. 3. The gold and silver to be coined with expedition, to the advantage of the owner. 4. What is brought into the Tower to be subject to no embargo or demand whatever ; but those that brought it in to receive it of just standard and fineness, the Mint officers making aU speed in coining it, deducting the usual fees of 2s. the lb. troy of silver, and 15s. gold, and paying it direct to the parties. 5. Merchant strangers from Spain to have leave to export, paying only English customs, English cloth, &c. to the value of gold and silver imported by them, paying strangers' customs on foreign goods. The officers of the Mint to certify the Barons of the Exchequer every time the sums so brought into the Mint, and allowed by the farmers of the Custom House, that warrants may not be granted for greater value than the gold and silver coined in the Tower. Reasons for speedy passing of this Act. Imitation of the Council of Spain, who have given leave even to enemies to export silver and gold for returns of corn and ammunition without paying the licence of 2^ per cent. It is known that to avoid the King's duty, one-third of the gold and silver is consigned to particular merchants, before it comes to the bar at St. Lucar, and is generally sent to Holland, but if England gave them the same encouragement as Holland, Spaniards and others would come here ; this would improve the composition trade, which within 20 years made scores of thousands pounds yearly, and now little or nothing. 182 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- IX- As exporters of gold and silver are punished, importers should be encouraged, then we might have here the ores of silver and pieces of 8 which go to HoUand, and are mostly spent on our commodities, which merchant strangers can buy in more cheaply there, having to pay no greater customs than the natives. The Act against exporta- tion of gold and silver being in dispute, the price of gold and silver has lowered. This mischief will be stopped if it is passed, and put into vigilant execution [4 pages.] May ? 63. Answer of Sir Jno. Harvey to Mr. Violet's 4 papers respecting bullion and coin. To the first ; that the Commissioners of Customs may enter to see that no more bullion be transported than what is licensed, and that it may be beneficial to allow Mr. Violet a halfpenny in the pound for what bullion he shall discover in any merchant's hands, not intended for the Mint. To the second ; I like the retrenchment of the charge, and think it a husbandly way to give the master worker three halfpence in the pound, for his own salary and the melter's, but would have a person not liable to corruption. As for the making of weights for gain to the State, I think it unworthy to gain upon the people, therefore I would have them made by those of that art, but to be marked and tried first at the Tower, a penny being allowed for marking and proving. To the third paper as to the farthings ; I think it both good for trade and for the poor to have them, but they should be of full value, whether made of tin or copper, and I would have it treason to make them anywhere but in the Mint ; query whether there might not be sufiicient tin obtained from the State's mines to pay for their make, and of such a weight that no other person could undertake it without loss. To the fourth paper ; I agTee to have foreign coins current that are merchantable coins, but not those that are adulterated ; also that gold be raised to the value of other money. [1 page, faded.] May ? 64. Observations by Mr. Eobinson on exchanges. As the world went on refining itself, exchanges were found out, to prevent the ex- port of moneys, and the danger and trouble of carrjdng them, so that the most pohtic and expert merchants, in lieu of money, send nothing but a small piece of paper called a bill of exchange, which being subscribed by men of credit, is thought equivalent to as much money. But whereas exchanges were contrived to prevent the export of money, through neghgence of our magistrates, the exchanges have been so managed, by the self-seeking interest of particular mer- chants, as not only to prevent the import of bullion or money, but necessitate the export of our moneys, both of silver and gold. Remarks on the gain to the merchants by transporting money, and the loss to the nation. Remedy suggested by creation of a public bank or exchange, with correspondence in Paris, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and other principal places of trade, on which bills can STATE PAPERS. 183 1650. Vol. IX. be drawn, to prevent the export of money, and thus multiply the stock of the nation. Meantime it is suggested, — That no goldsmith be permitted to melt any of the coin of the Commonwealth. That it be again declared what quantity of coin every ship may carry for her own provision, and how they are to be otherwise furnished against such occasions. That no gold or silver lace be made in England, but of silver and gold thread or plate imported, until we see the bidlion again imported into England. That no money be permitted to be sent into Ireland, New Eng- land, Barbadoes, Newfoundland, or any other of our plantations, untU bullion begins to come in again. That no pence or halfpence be made of silver, because so subject to be worn out, broken, or lost. If aU moneys delivered or received by exchange be ordered to be paid in bank, you may see who are the deliverers and takers, and to and from what parts moneys are remitted and received, how the pulse of the balance of trade beats, whence the mischiefs proceed, and be enabled to redress them. As by an exact rule in the Custom House, you may know what goods each foreigner imports and exports, so here you may see what moneys he remits or receives, and make a balance ; for strangers may be thought to be the greatest exporters, and those seamen chiefly, dealing Kkewise much in merchandise. [Damaged and imperfect, 6 pp.] May 30. Order in ParKament that the Council of State consider what damage Lord Chandos has sustained by their order in making Sudeley Castle untenable, and report to the House. [I. 88, p. 24.] May 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Thomas Gell to have hberty to speak with Sir John GeU, in the presence and hearing of the Lieutenant of the Tower. 2. To write the trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods, to deliver a picture of a George to the Earl of Pembroke. 3. The report from the Admiralty Committee, concerning a petition and articles presented by Thos. Matthews against Major Jno. Browne, with the answer of Major Browne thereto, referred to the Lord General and his Council of War, who are to hear both parties, and proceed according to military law. 4. Elizabeth Colchester to have liberty to speak with Eusebius Andrewes, prisoner in the Tower, in presence of the heutenant, about some suits at law in which he only can enable her to instruct her counsel, and upon no other business. 5. Lord Chief Justice KoUe, Lord Chief Baron Wylde, the Lords Commissioners of the Seal, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Wm. Armyne, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to consider what it fit to be added to the 1S4 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol, IX. charter for Mariners' Hall, and bring in their report this day w eek [/. 64, pp. 405, 406.] May 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings 1. The petition of Thos. Cooke, prisoner in Newgate, referred to the committee for Examinations, who are to discharge him if they think fit. 2. To write the Lord Mayor to take bail of Comberford. 4. Lady Pershall and Mrs. OfHey to have a maid each allowed, to continue with them in the Tower. 5. A committee appointed to consider the petition of the warder of the Tower, concerning the charges of Eusebius Andrewes, and upon conference with the Lieutenant of the Tower and the .warder, to deliver their opinion. 6. The letter from Mr. Vane, resident in Portugal, with the five papers enclosed, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Gurdon. 7. 101. to be given by Mr. Frost to the messenger that brought the dispatch from Mr. Vane, resident in Portugal. 8. The instructions given to Col. Popham, concerning the French, to be copied and sent to Col. Deane. 9. The 11 horses which belonged to Mr. OfiJey, the High Sheriif, Sir Robert Sherley, and Sir John Pershall, to be committed to Mr. Serjeant, who is to have them appraised, and then put into Hyde Park to grass, until something shall be determined concerning the delinquency of the owners. 10. The order appointing to Pinchkam, the porter, some of the gentlemen ushers' lodgings formerly granted to Sir Wm. Masham by the committee for Whitehall, revoked, and Pinckham to leave the rooms. 11. The Serjeant to find some other rooms for him. 13. Mr. Mildmay's account for the entertainment of Minheer Schaeph referred to the Revenue Committee, from whence he had the money. 14. Mr. Carter, surveyor- general, to finish the buildings he has begun, in lieu of some sheds pulled down belonging to the Tennis courts, for the better accommodation of Lord Grey. 15. To "write the governors of Chester, Liverpool, and Shrewsbury to send what spare arms they have, for the arming of Col. Daniel's regiment. 16. To write Mr. WaUey to fix such arms as shall be sent to him, and to arm Col. Daniel's regiment therewith. [7. 64, pp. 408, 409.] May 31. Order of the Admiralty Committee, on the instructions for Col. Deane. 1. In cases of ordinary concernment he is to be referred to the instructions already given to him. 2. For what concerns the French, that it be had from Mj-. Frost mutatis mutandis, out of the instructions that were given to Col. Blake. 3. Query what to say concerning Scotland. [/. 123, p. 347.] STATE PAPERS. 185 1650. "^OL. IX. May. 65. Account of the money collected by weekly assessments for the poor of the parish of St. Swithin's [London] from Easter 1649 to Easter 1650. Total B61. 9s. 8d. [2 pp.] June 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to speak with Sir Nicholas Crisp and Ernions, con- cerning the difference between them about erecting a corn mill upon the river running through Hounslow Heath, and endeavour to moderate such differences. 3. The petition of Jurian Johnson to be sent to the Admiralty Judges, who are to do justice to the petitioners with all expedition, Council conceiving that if what is suggested be made good, the ship ought to be speedily delivered. 4. The petition of Thomas Cooke, formerly employed about the Navy, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 5. The petition of Richard Purston, master and owner of the God's Blessing of Chester Water, referred to the Irish Committee. 5a. "To reply to the tetter from Wrexham that Col. Jones will come down in a fortnight. 6. To write the Lieutenant of the Tower, enclosing Mr. Langdale's petition, and desire him to certify Langdale's condition to Council. 7. The petition of John Marston, prisoner in the Gatehouse, re- ferred to the Committee for examinations. 8. The petition of the Company of Shipwrights, with their charter, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to advise with the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker, if they think fit. 9. To declare, upon the petition of the inhabitants of Heston, county Middlesex, that the Act concerning quartering is still in force, and that Council will call John Peers, mayor, to account, for his quartering and paying for the same, contrary to such Act. 16. 40?. to be imprested to Mr. Barrington, for finishing the works at Mersey Island. [/. 64, pp. 411-413.] June 1. Council of State to William Thompson, stationer of Harborough. Whereas great complaint is made of frequent abuses, and incon- veniences thereby ensuing, by hawkers and criers of books, licensed and unlicensed, and all scandalous and seditious pamphlets, con- trary to the late Act in that behalf, in your town and other places in Leicestershire, to the great contempt of the laws and government, discouragement of the well affected, and heartening of the malig- nants, we require you to use all lawful means for suppression of the said hawkers, and seizing their books and pamphlets, licensed and unlicensed. For the better effecting thereof you are hereby authorised to repair to all suspected places in or near your town, and make diligent search for, and seize and apprehend aU such persons, books, and pamphlets, and bring them before a justice of the peace, to be examined and dealt with, as by the said Act is provided. You are further authorised to search for, seize, break down, and utterly deface all private and unlawful presses within the said 186 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. county, "where you shall be informed that such are made use of to print any scandalous books and pamphlets ; the persons in whose possession the same shall be found, and also all persons who shall be found to vend such books and pamphlets to be fined and dealt with for their ofiences, as by the said Act is required, and the said fines to be levied and disposed of in manner and form as directed by the Act. Of your proceedings herein you are to give an account to Council. This warrant is to continue in force for six months, and all justices of the peace, mayors, constables, &c., and ofiicers civil and military are hereby required to aid and assist you. And you are to take special care that, in the prosecution hereof, you demean yourself according to the true meaning of the said Act, as you will answer the contrary at your peril. [/. 64, p. 414.] June 2. 66. Nicholson [Dean Stewart] to Sec. Nicholas. Thanks for yours Jersey. jfrom the Hague. I have not heard from my brother clergy during all the time of the treaty. If they turn politic courtiers, they will not write to me. We are amazed heje that the King is gone for Scotland, after the horrid murder of the Marquis of Montrose, the rather that we have so good news from Ireland that all the Papists have sub- mitted to my Lord of Ormond, and that they have defeated Sir Chas. Coote in the north of Ireland. This upbraids the King's hasty counsellors, who have no patience to rely on providence, and stiU cry out what to do, when they should only pray till providence opens a way. They have thrust their master over danger from the sight of which they shrink, when, had they waited, things might have been put into a fairer way. I fear God's hand is still on us, who will neither be persuaded nor knocked into religion, and who let the instance of Henry IV. of France prevail more with us than all the precepts of Christ's gospel. But for God, I should give the church up for lost ; some will have to answer for not preserving her, but preferring wicked to pious counsels, because they seemed to promise more speedy prosperity. What has become of the bQl. designed for me ? Meantime I will pray heartily for those who, after so many years' service, have not thought an old man worthy of the necessaries of life. God bless our master ; keep him fi-om danger, and give him all the success that the boldest have assured him of Present my service to Lord Hopton. P.S. — " Our good Irish news is quite dashed ; God help us." Endorsed [by Nicholas] : " 2 June 1650. Kec. 1 Aug. Mr. Nicholson from Jersey, prudent and pious letter upon occasion of the King's going for Scotland." [2 pages.] June 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Mr. HoUand to consider the paper given in by Serjeant Plomer, as to bringing water from Hyde Park to Whitehall, to send for the surveyor of the works and the serjeant, and ascertain what the cost will be, as also concerning the desire of Minheer Schaeph to have a pipe laid on to his house from the maia, coming by Charing Cross. STATE PAPERS. 187 1650. "^OL. IX. June 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. A copy of the intelligence from France, concerning some ships now ready there to come to England, to be sent to Col. Deane, and the original sent to the Admiralty Committee to be con- sidered. 4. The letter of Giles Barrow from Gravesend, and the certificate of Alderman Berkley and others, recommended to the Navy Com- mittee. 5. Ellis, a printer, to be committed prisoner to Newgate, for printing a scandalous and seditious pamphlet against the State, and the Recorder to examine him further thereon. 6. To write Mr. Attorney to peruse Pragmaticus, printed by EUis, and advise whether it will be more proper to try him at the sessions, or before the high court of justice. 6a. Henry Shellie added to the Militia commissioners for Sussex. 7. The petition of Edw. Marston of Ipswich, merchant, referred to the Admiralty judges. [/. 64, pp. 415-416.] June 4. Order in Parliament that a letter from Mr. Strickland at the Hague of the 7th ult., be referred to the Council of State, also that of Chas. Vane, agent for the Parliament at Lisbon, of 16 May last, with the papers enclosed ; and that they take special care of the business, and if they find any defect of power for granting further instructions necessary for the effectual promotion of that business, that they report to the House. [/. 88, pp. 24-5.] June 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of John Langton, and the examination taken about it, to be shown to Monsr. Augier, to see if he has anything further to object against him, so that order may be taken for pro- ceeding against or bailing him. 2. Roger Porting-ton, apprehended for being in town against the Act, to be released, that he may return home. 3. Col. Morley to receive the list of names from the gentlemen of Surrey proposed to be of the militia, which is to be considered when Council appoints. 4. James Bawden to be committed to Newgate for piracy, and remain there until removed by due course of law. 5. Mr. Jackson to have power to take up 500?. at interest, and pay it to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, to be employed by him according to former directions. 9. To report to Parliament by Col. Wauton that Council finds it necessary for the better security of Oxford, that the castle which is now used as a county gaol, should be made a citadel, and that Parliament be therefore moved to think of some place in Oxford for receiving prisoners from the castle. 10. Upon reading the letter of Wm. Packer, Richard Merest, and John Gladman, to Major Jno. Browne, Council approved of what has been done by the soldiers in apprehending the ministers at 188 DOMESTIC 1650, Vol. IX. Jime 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Manchester for their seditious preaching, and directed letters to Major Browne to that effect, as also to Mr. Holt, the justice who examined them, to summon the two ministers to appear here within 10 days. 11. The papers and informations concerning Mr. Jaggard to be sent to the Attorney-General, and the counsel for the commonwealth, who are to see that Jaggard is proceeded against according to his offence. 12. Mr. Browne and Mr. BarreU, justices of peace for Middlesex, to examine the business contained in a letter sent to Sir Wm. Roberts and the rest of the Mditia Commissioners, by Daniel Enderby, and if they find the matter deserves it, to secure the persons they find guilty, and certify what they find. [/. 64, pp. 418-420.] June 4. 14. Additional instructions for Col. Rich. Deane. Whereas Charles Whitehall. Stuart, eldest son to the late king, the declared enemy of this commonwealth, is about to take his passage out of Holland into Scotland, convoyed by a fleet prepared for that purpose — for pre- vention thereof, and of the evil which may thereby happen to this commonwealth, we think aU good means should be used in order thereto. (1.) You are, with such a number of ships under your command as you judge necessary, to pass over towards the coast of HoUand, imless you shall have intelligence that he is gone from those parts. (2.)' You are to send on shore, and to use all good means to inform yourself whether he be yet gone to sea or not, or from what port, and in what ships he designs to go. (3.) If you find that he be gone aboard, and his fleet put forth to sea, you shall send to the said ships, and let them know you are informed that the said declared enemy of this commonwealth is aboard them, with intention to make use of them for his service, whom you shall therefore demand to be dehvered to you. If they deny him to be aboard, you are to visit the said ships, if you find yourself able to force them in case of refusal, and if they shall refuse to be visited, you are to force them, and if they resist, to fight with them, and to sink, burn, or any other way destroy them. If they have set sail before your coming over, and you judge it possible, upon consideration of the time of their departure, and the wind they have had, to fetch them up before his landing, you are to pursue them with all diligence. If you overtake them, and they will not upon your first demand deliver him into your hands, you are to fight with, take, sink, or destroy the said fleet. If the said Charles Stuart shall by any means come into your hands or power alive, you are to keep him aboard your ships, and certify Parliament thereof, that you may receive their further order [/. 04, pp. 420-421.] STATE PAPERS. 189 1650. Vol. IX. June 4. Levant Company to Sii- Thos. Bendish, ambassador [at Constan- London. tinople]. We have received copies, but no originals of your letters of August, September, and December, and a copy of the remonstrance of some of the factors, and your protest against their proceedings, with their answer thereto ; all which, to our grief, appear as signs of the increase of those unchristianlike divisions which have so much dis- turbed us already, and from which we cannot but expect a very sad issue, unless by your special care it be prevented, as intimated in our last. Thanks for what is done in righting us against the customer and other officers at Aleppo, also for what you have already done, and resolve to do, in withstanding that avania of 70,000 dollars, unjustly demanded by the Vizier, and in opposing the extravagant expecta- tion of the factors, in point of allowance to the treasurer, which is siace otherwise settled. We are well satisfied with the clearing of our debts to the Jews, and must press your especial care for bringing us wholly out of debt ; use all possible frugaUty both in presents and otherwise, which will be done with greater content if none be distributed without the consent of a Court, except for small ones not exceeding 100 dollars, which we shall leave you at Uberty to dispose of; but our trade being so exceedingly bad, and the times so perilous, let there be no innovation in our expenses, which, although hitherto sur- mounting our expectation, may, we hope, by your future providence, be so moderated as may be of more ease to us, and less charge than the way propounded by you, which might produce ill effects. We hope your entertainment, being more than allowed to any of your predecessors, AviU be accounted a very sufficient compensation, and as much as our trade is able to bear. Our necessity has put us into a more exact inspection of the accounts of the late treasurer, Wm. Gough, which do not satisfy us as they do you. We send exceptions made by the auditors appointed. As to your complaints against several of the factors, we are ex- tremely sorry for their misbehaviour ; but can think of no other remedy than what we have before offered, viz., a mutual resolution of compliance, by their submission and civil demeanour to you, and your favourable regard and impartial countenance to each of them. We hope our last letter wiU deter any further incivility, and move them to make their respectful addresses to you ; but the way of peti- tioning, mentioned by you as the usual custom, was a novelty, and not known until introduced by Sir Peter Wyche ; on the other side, we again intreat you to pass by what is already done, and proceed together in an amicable way, being the only means left to promote our joint interest. As for that which relates to particular men, as principals, we must refer to themselves to take course for their own security, which they may the better do by that fair admonition given them by you, concerning the exorbitant demeanor of some of that factory. Giles Davies complains of hard measure in your sen- tence for his breach of commission. We have referred proceedings on both sides to a court of assistants. Touching your interdiction of intrigued persons from Courts, it 190 DOMESTIC Vol. rx. 1650. Jmie 4. should not be done without some probable groiuad, which must be discovered to you by some caution, either there or from the principals here. As for Mr. Howe's demand of Mr. Pearle, the last should be satisfied what he had disbursed for charges, before the goods be de- livered to the other, unless Mr. Pearle was formerly indebted to the interested in those goods so much as the charges of the goods import. As for our letter being sent open to SmjTna, it was out of the husband's desire for the consul of Smyrna's better compliance with you, in observing its tenor ; we hope was there no worse inten- tion in your dispersing copies of all or most of these your last letters to Smyrna, Leghorn, and England, long before they came to our view. Send duplicates of all your letters to us, that we may be sure of one in some convenient time, the want whereof has not been more pre- judicial to us than to you, since in many cases of difference there, we have speedy complaints against you, and nothing from yourself till long after. We would willingly omit sending you a copy of the factor's letter mentioned by you, which might create new differences. It was only for enclosure to the 61 objections against Mr. Gough's account, with observations upon it, and without much relation to you. We have received a complaint from Rich. Pigot, the father of Thos. Pigot, lately deceased at Constantinople, who having, a year before his death, became partner -with Wm. Pearle, his father has often solicited Pearle for a copy of his son's books of account, whereby he might receive information touching the estate he left behind him, and satisfy the demands of creditors here and in foreign parts, but in vain, Pearle having omitted to send them, though often promised. We commend Pigot's request to you, and desire you to compel Pearle to give copies of aU such books of account, and of aU Pigot's estate in his charge, and transmit it to us, for the satisfaction of those it concerns ; also give us an account how matters stand between Pearle, Pigot, and How. Take care of the estates of deceased factors, that they may be preserved, and their principals not damnified ; and the like for such as refuse or delay to send their 'principals an account, which is an injury to them, a scandal to us as a company, and to you, a principal part of whose charge it is to prevent old complaints and grievances of this nature. [Levant Papers, vol. 4, pp. 127-130.] Enclosing, I. Answer of the Levant Company to the 61 queries v/pon Wm. Oough's accowiit, his answer, and the ambassador's opinion thereupon. Geo. Vernon, being ordered an annual salary from us, cannot expect further' alloioance, and therefore we disallow the 500 dollars presented to him, and the 350 dollars whereof he can give no particular account. We desi/i-e that the accounts of such as are behind %vith tJcei/r consulage cmd duties be with all speed audited, and the money made good to our accounts. We knotu no reason why the question of right between us and Sir Sac. Grow to the consulage of strangers (which STATE PAPEES. 191 1650. June 4. London. June 4. London. June 4. London. June 5. Vol. rx. both by King and Parliament has been adjudged ours) should hinder our credit to that duty, and therefore we desire that the sums mentioned in your ansiuer to the 44iA query, and also the 5,000 dollars, be put to the company's account, who ivill save yoivr lordship) and the treasurer harmless. Although Sir Sac. Crow promised Mr. Gough such allowance as is inti/rnated, yet the same being against our liking, we may disallotv it. The money from Aleppo and Smyrna being made over to him ivithout his trouble, and he collecting only the consulage and leviation of Constan- tinople, 800 dollars a year is a sufficient salary, besides ^ per cent, for sheriffage and loss of moneys ; therefore we expect restitution for those extraordinary swms put to our account for his salary. We desire Mr. Hagat may give account of his charges in his second voyage to Smyrna a.nd journey to the Castles, as promised by your Lordship). We are wholly unsatis- fied that the 7,000 dollars reallowed to Mr. Barheley were not continued to our credit. [Vol. 4, p. 133.] Levant Company to Jolm Morden and Wm. Metcalf, treasurers at Aleppo. Your letter of 27 Dec, with your accounts of treasurer- ship to 25 Aug., shall be perused, and meantime we thank you for your pains in that employment, which is, it seems, now transmitted to John Buckworth and Rich. Pryor, from whom, or from the consul, we expect an account of what concerns Wm. Austin. [Levcmt Papers vol. 4, ^.131.] Levant Company to Stephen Smith, marine factor. We received the cargazons of the Angel, Swallow, and Loyalty, with your letters, and thank you for your pains in supplying the Factors' Marine Office, to which we have now appointed Thos. Harby. [Vol. 4, p. 131.] Levant Company to Saml. Bamardiston. We received yours, intimating that you had perfected your second year's account to 5 Oct., and giving us an account of your own and strangers' consul- age collected by you, of leviations, and what you paid at Constanti- nople, where we hope our expenses wUl be so regulated in future that you will not be charged with more than you wUl be able to satisfy. We have desired his Lordship's care in that behalf, whereof we never had more need than in a time of such great distraction, both here and abroad, of which we hope for a remedy in due time. Meantime we desire your further care for satisfaction of omt bills of exchange with all possible speed, and your assistance in the clearing us out of debt. [Levant Papers, vol. \ p. 132.] Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider what persons are beyond the seas who have estates in the commonwealth and have been counselling, aiding, or assisting the enemy, and reiiort what is fit to be done concerning them. [/. 88, p. 25.] 192 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. June 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Mr. Bradshaw to suffer no man to act in Court who has not taken the engagement, and to use such means as he shall think fit with such as hold correspondence with Charles Stuart. 2. To inform Mr. Cockayne, in answer to his petition, that the State has no agent at Paris, and that they are to put their complaint in a way of examination in the Admiralty Court, when it will be considered whether they are deserving of letters of marque. 3. Thomas Carter, prisoner in Newgate, to be set at liberty, he being propounded to Capt. HatseU, coming from ScHly upon his parole, as the person to be exchanged for him. 3a. The petition of Dame Mary Culme, relict of Lieut.-Gen. Michael Jones, to be reported to Parliament by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 4. The condition of the widow and children of Capt. Fruen, slain in the siege of Clonmel, to be represented to Parliament by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, that some course may be taken for their relief 5. The business of making gold weights and scales referred to the Mint Committee, who are to examine how and where they were formerly made. 6. The business of Mr. Thompson referred to the Examination committee. 7. Mr. Rich to be directed to send to the Lord President of this Council copies of the examinations taken by him, in relation to Mr. Thompson's business. [/. 64, pp. 423-424.] June .5. 67. Stephen Jackson to Edm. Harvy and the rest of the Commis- Berwick. si oners of Customs. You intimate that my account cannot be per- fected, because the custom of the wine is not being taken according to the book of rates. I endeavour to follow your orders, but when I am opposed by a power which I cannot resist, I must submit, and yet to suffer in it is very hard measure. I acquainted our Governor with what you required, and he marvelled that it should be de- manded, and plainly told me that if I required it, he would oppose it, and it should not be paid until he had order to contrary those former orders of Parliament. He said he would write you. The excise is, by the same order, taken off our town, and there is much more reason for wines, because it is expressly granted by charter. The town is very poor, and was much wasted by the Scotch and cavaliers last year, and bordering upon the Scots, they vsdll undersell them in all commodities. Pray put an end to any difference between the governor, this garrison, and myself [| page^ June 6. 68. Col. George Fenwick [Governor of Berwick] to the Commis- sioners of Customs. Mr. Jackson, the Customer, has shown me your letter, wherein you now expect the same customs at Berwick as at other ports ; but by an order of 28 Jan. last, upon the petition of the town the House ordered that the town of Berwick-upon- Tweed do henceforth hold and enjoy the privilege and customs according to their charter until further orders, any ordinance. Act, STATE PAPERS. 193 1650. Vol. IX. or order of Parliament to the contrary notwithstanding. I hoped the particulars I sent you had given you satisfaction concerning what was desired in the petition, and granted by Parliament. If you knew the necessity of it as much as I, you would not only readily aUow what the House has done, but assist for its continu- ance. If the State does not keep this town as low as Scotland, the trade wiU wholly be lost, the town left desolate, and the Scots en- riched by our ruin. The place is of great consequence, therefore I entreat your allowance of the order of Parliament in the discharge of the new impositions, or else excuse me if being so fuUy assured of the intention of the House, I prohibit the customers from collecting any but the ancient customs. [1 page.] June 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Ordnance Committee to examine where the defects lie in not furnishing the guns which were to be made for the new frigates, and to peruse the contracts made for suppljdng them. 2. To write to the various ports that several disaffected persons are coming over to make disturbances, and to desire them to take care that aU persons landing be examined ; such as are suspicious, and cannot give a clear account of their coming over, to be secured, and account given of them. 3. James Greenstreete to be committed prisoner to Newgate for piracy, and for being in arms against the commonwealth, and to remain there until his trial. 5. To report to Parliament by Mr. Holland, that the Council finds, upon a swcvej of the defects of the garrisons, that many of them are much out of repair, and some will be hardly tenable against an enemy, unless some speedy supply be made to them, both for reparation and replenishing of their stores, which amounts to a considerable sum ; but Council thinks that 50,000?. should be assigned upon some cash, to be the ground of a credit whereupon money may be advanced for carrying on those services ; Parliament to be therefore moved to consider the business, and if they think fit, order the sum that so necessary a service may be speedily and effectually carried on. 6. To write Col. Desborow that Council leaves it to him to put such number of men into Dunster and Taunton Castles as he shall think fit to secure them. 7. 200 loads of timber allowed for repairs of Portsmouth and Southsea castles out of the New Forest, and direction to be sent to the steward of the forest to see it furnished, provided that such be taken as may be of the least prejudice to the navy. 8. 100 loads of timber to be furnished for the repair of Wey- mouth and Portland ; the Ordnance Committee to consider where it may be had. 10. Declaration that Col. Overton shall be indemnified for in- trenching upon the property of Col. Alured and others, in the forti- fication of Hull, according to the survey formerly sent up, and that care shall be taken for satisfaction of the said proprietors, and for 2. N 194 DOMESTIC 1650. ^01" ^^ June 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) furnishing money for the repairs of this garrison, as well as of other places, when that business in general shall be reported to the House. 11. The Lord Chief Baron and Sir Wm. Constable to consider of some fit persons to present to this Council, to be employed as com- missioners for making further enquiry into the detriment done to Lord Chandos' estate, in making Sudeley Castle untenable. 12. Major-General Harrison to consider whether Matchfield house in Worcestershire is fit to be demolished. 14. To write the mayor of Faversham to cause examinations to be taken upon oath concerning Robert Oure ; the party to be bound with two sureties in 5001., to appear at the next assizes for that county, and some to be bound to prosecute, and witnesses to give evidence against him, and he to be dealt with accordiag to law. Oure to be also bound in recognizance to be of good behaviour in the meantime, and in default of security, to be committed. 18. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider the propositions of Sir Wm. Constable, made on behalf of the garrison of Gloucester. 19. One-third part of the charge of the repair of the wharf at Woolwich passing to the State's yard to be borne by the State, and allowed by giving the timber of old and decayed vessels which is in the State's yard. 20. Sir Hen. MUdmay to report to Parliament Mr. Strickland's letter, with some other papers of intelligence, and bring them back again. [/. 64, pp. 425-428.] June 6. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order referring the petition of Wm. Beard, master caulker at Portsmouth dock by warrant from the . Earl of Warwick for more than five years, for renewal of his warrant, to the Navy Commis- sioners, to examine his abilities and fidelity to the State. [Also Vol. ix., No. 69.] Order that the Ordnance Officers at the Tower attend to-morrow to give an account of their delay in supplying the Fairfax with guns and carriages, and that they bring with them Mr. Browne, the gun- foimder, or his deputy. Order referring the petition of Thomas Cook, late boatswain of the yard at Chatham, — setting forth his faithful performances, great sufferings, and losses, almost to the ruin of himself and his famUy, and alleging that through signing the Kentish petition, though he was forced thereto by fear of death, he was suspended from his em- ployment, and praying to be re-established,— to the Committee of Regulators, to state the facts, so that a report may be made to the Council of State. [/. 123, pp. 349-350.] June 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Yates, taken upon suspicion of being a priest, to be further examined, and if he is found to be neither priest nor Papist, to be discharged. [7. 64, p. 430.] STATE PAPERS. 195 1650. Vol. IX. June 7. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order on the petition of Elizabeth Sansom, Mary Liddall, and Thomasin Storey, for relief, their husbands having been cast away at sea in the service, and they left destitute, that as those ships were merchant ships, the committee have no power to relieve them, but Col. Wauton is to recommend their case to the Council of State. Order on certificate of the Navy Commissioners in behalf of Wm. Beard, master caulker, that his warrant should be renewed by the Council of State. Order, on statement of Col. White, Ordnance OiEcer, who attended concerning the delay in sending the guns and carriages on board the Fairfax, — that aU the guns were proved 25 May last, and ordered to be sent on board, and that Mr. Browne promised to have them ready by the latter end of last March, — that Mr. Browne, the gunfounder, attend and give an account of the delay in furnish- ing the said ship according to his contract. [/. 123, pp. 351- 353.] [June 7.] 70. Petition of Wm. CuUen, mayor, and 31 jurats, merchants, mariners, &c., of Dover, to the Committee for Removing Obstruc- tions. Queen Elizabeth, by patent 27 June 1586, for the yearly rent of 13i Os. 6(^., granted to Wm. Skeffington and EKzabeth, his wife, and Jno. Skeffington their son, for their lives, 120 acres of land and woods in the parishes of St. James's Dover, Charlton River, Guston, and Alkeham, belonging to the late Maison Dieu, with proviso that if the said premises should be necessary for making or maintaining the harbour, upon notice thereof, it should be lav^ful to take them ; that the harbour of late years has required great reparations, the old heads and works being much decayed, and new to be made, and notwithstanding the several sums granted by the present ParKament towards the repair thereof, and since disbursed, yet the harbour is now in imminent danger, by the violence of the sea, unless there is a greater and continual yearly supply of means for the defence thereof Request that the lands now in possession of Sir John Skeffington, the surviving tenant, may be settled towards its maintenance. [1 page^ June 7. 71, 72. Council of State to the Navy Committee. The enclosed WhitehaU. petition was referred to the Admiralty Committee, who have brought in a report thereon, but as we are since infonned that the same busi- ness is before you, upon a reference from ParKament, considering the importance of the matter, we recommend it to you to take such course for the repair and constant maintenance of the place, as you shall find most advantageous. \Two copies.] June 8. Council of State Day's Proceedings. 1. Order to be sent to the several prisons about town, to return an account by this day week of all prisoners under commitment, with the cause and time, and by whom committed, except such as are committed for felony, debt, and for want of security for good behaviour. N 2 196 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX, June 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The business of James Knap referred to the committee for Examinations. 3. Sir Wm. Armyne and Mr. Scott to write to the_ gentlemen of county Lincoln, to take recognizance of Mr. Scroope in 1,000?., not to do anything prejudicial to the commonwealth, and then discharge him, and restore his horses and goods. 4. To write Major Downes at Tutbury to send up to the Mews the horses of which he made a list, and to inform him that an order wiU be sent respecting the miscarriages of Julian. 5. Gregory Julian, late yeoman of the race at Tutbury, to be discharged from that employment, and the whole business of the race committed to Major Edw. Downes. 6. To write the Governor of Stafford for Eandolph Egerton to be brought up to Council in safe custody. 7. To report to Parliament that Sir Hardress Waller should be considered, he having been sent over to Ireland on service, and having thereby lost a certain profit here, and done very good service to the commonwealth, suffered much for them, and been at great charge. 8. To write Col. Desborow of the danger of those parts, as well from Scilly as other places, and to desire him to take order that that place, which was formerly under three captains, may be under one person whom he shall think fit. 9. George Duke and Capt. Wm. Skinner added to the Militia commissioners for Kent and the commissioners to be informed thereof, as also that there is a biU. in the House which will speedily pass, that wiU satisfy what is desired in respect of the sixth instruc- tion. 10. Alderman Pennington, Col. Jones, Holland, and Scott, to be a committee to examine the complaints concerning the miscarriages in the Peterhouse prison. 11. John Lindup, servant to Mr. Strickland, to have 20L for the charges of his journey from his master, with an express to Council. 13. The business of Clee, Kettleborough, and Jennings, referred to the committee for Examinations. [I. 64, pp. 431-433.] June 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. The petition of Hugh Skipper and Stephen King referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to inform themselves of the parties petitioning, and the parties to be exchanged. 4. To write Sir John Horner, John Buckland, Eich. Jones Thomas George, and Mr. Latch, enclosing the petition of Susan Cox, presented by Margaret Bampfield, her mother and guardian, and desire them to enquire into the fact, and to certify if the ore men- tioned belong to the State, that further direction may be given, but if it belong to the petitioner, she is to be left to the law for remedy ; if there be danger of a tumult, they are to take care that the public peace may be preserved. 5. The petition of Theodore Jennings referred to Mr. Frost. STATE PAPEES. 197 1650. Vol, IX. June 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. To write the Militia commissioners for county Devon, no- ticing the receipt of theirs, and to inform them that Major Fox- worthy had his commission from Council, who do not conceive it is in the power of the commissioners to revoke it, and to know by what power they have done it, and for what cause, Council having heard much of the weU-deserving of Major Foxworthy. 7. To write Col. Desborow to confer with Major Blackmore con- cerning the irregular proceedings of Major Foxworthy, complained of by the Militia commissioners of county Devon, and both of them to certify why Major Foxworthy is put from the commission. 8. A copy of the names of those certified by the Militia commis- sioners for Devon as fit to command in the cotmty to be transcribed and sent to Col. Desborow, and to let him know that, unless he can show cause to the contrary. Council thinks fit that the com- missions should be granted. 9. To write the several militia committees for the Hamlets, South- wark, and Westminster, to consider how some horse may be raised by them for defence of Parliament. 10. To write the militia commissioners for SuflTolk, to approve their care in settling the mihtia, and to let them know that the supplemental Act for levying money for defraying the public charge of that work is in consideration before Parliament. 11. The Ordnance Committee to take care that 400 pikes and 300 muskets with bandoleers are sent to Chester, for supply of Col. Daniel's regiment. 12. To write Mr. Walley, Col. Duckenfield, and Col. Daniel, that order has been given to the Ordnance Committee to send down arms, and to desire them to see that Col. Daniel's regiment is supplied, so that they may be ready for their march, whenever they shall receive orders. 13. To report to Parliament that Council, on their order of 9th April, to prevent invasions and insurrections, have thought fit to raise additional forces. These they have distributed according to dangers threatened, a considerable part being in the North. The service being important, they think one part should be commanded by the Lord General, and the other by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in subordination to him, the Lord General to take immediate care of the safety of Parliament, and these parts, and the other forces to be committed to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland as Lieut.-General. [/. 64, pp. 434-437.] June 11. Order in Parliament, — the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland having made a relation as required of the business of Ireland, the state of the garrisons and forces of the enemy, and their interest there, and like- wise of the forces of the Parliament in garrison and in the field, and their condition, and in what employment and command — that the Council of State take care to send supplies of money necessary for carrying on of that work, and see what moneys may be made effectual, and how the obstructions in bringing in the same may be 198 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^• removed, and how the reduction and settlement of Ireland may be best perfected. [/. 88, f. 26.] June 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Henry MUdmay, HoUand, Bond, and Cols. Jones and Pure- foy, to be a committee to consider the proposals of the surveyor of the works, for the constant carrying on of the repairs of the State's houses, and also of the Tower, and some other public works. 2. The Irish Committee to consider what may be done upon the order of Parliament of this day, relating to the reduction and settle- ment of Ireland, and to confer with the Committee of Parliament for the army, and with the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, whUe he is in town, concerning the same. 3. The declarations now read recommitted to the former committee, with Sir Gilbert Pickering added, who are to return them on Saturday morniug, with the amendments. 4. To prepare a letter to Mr. Strickland, taking notice of his long continuance there, and to ask whether affairs there will permit his coming here to give an account to the State, so that Council may the better ground their resolutions ; if he finds it may be done with- out prejudice, he is to take the first opportunity to repair hither. 5. The committee to whom the patent for Mariners' Hall was referred to reconsider the same, and make farther amendments, and bring it in again next Wednesday week. 7. The petition of Col. Shelborne referred to the Irish Committee, who are to consult with the Army Committee. 8. James Yates, prisoner in Newgate, to be discharged, on security to leave town within five days, and go without the limits of the late Act. 9. Sir Wm. Constable and Cols. Harrison, Sanders, and Dingley, to view the strength of Matchfield House, fotu- miles from Worcester, and if anything be necessary to make it untenable, to signify the charge, and what loss it will be to the proprietor. 10. To return answer to the petition of DaA^d Hacker, of Burnt Island in Scotland, that the business mentioned therein, being a civil suit, and already depending in the Admiralty, Coimcil leaves the petitioner to prosecute his suit there. [/. 64, p. 439-441.] June 12. Order in Parliament that both the Lord General and the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lieut. -General of the Army, be commanded to go upon the northern expedition, and that the Council of State acquaint the Lord General with this resolution, and take special care for the speedy marching of the Lord General and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. June 12. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider how the forces left here for the safety of the Parliament and State shall be commanded and conducted, in the absence of the Lord General and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and in subordination to them. [J. 88 fp. 25, 26.] STATE PAPERS. 199 1650. Vol. IX. June 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Admiralty judges to consider the letters and papers sent from the fleet near Lisbon, containing the whole transaction between the General of the Fleet and the King of Portugal, and return their opinion with speed. 2. The committee that meets with the Lord General and his officers to meet at 8 a.m. daily, to consider this day's order iu Par- liament, concerning what is necessary for promoting the northern expedition. 3. To write Mr. Cocke and Mr. King that theii' letter from Nor- wich is received, and what they have done approved, and to desire them to proceed to such examinations as may give further light, and if any appear, to certify the same. 4. To report to Parliament by Sir Gilbert Pickering that Council has communicated to the Lord General, and to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lieutenant General of the Army, the order of the House of this date, concerning their going upon the Northern Expe- dition ; that both have expressed their readiness to observe the caUing of them to this employment, and that things are put into a course whereby the march of the army will be hastened. 5. To write the Lord General to commission Col. Bennet to raise a regiment of foot, and Col. Heane to recruit his companies to an entire regiment. 6. The order of Parliament of 12th June 1650 referred to the committee which meets with the oflicers of the army, who are to report such resolutions as they shall take thereupon. 7. To write and acquaint Col. Deane that some small vessels of the enemy much infest the Channel, and spoil the trade of the Western parts, and desire him to dispose of the ships that may be sent thither, so as to defend those parts from these pickeroons. 8. The letter from Col. Willoughby to Sir Hen. Vane, complaining of the infesting of the Channel by pirates, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. To write to the sequestrators for county Stafford to forbear felling any timber belonging to Mr. Offley. 14. Sir James Harrington, Col. Wauton, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. ChaUoner to examine what fees are taken by the serjeant-at- arms attending Council, or by his deputies, of persons committed as delinquents. ' [I. 64, jjp. 442-444.] June 12. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges, We heretofore received Whitehall, a petition from William Pennoyer, merchant, setting forth a loss suffered by him, through some persons in Scotland, who possessed themselves of some goods of his coming from Barbadoes, and there put on shore, and that justice was there denied him. This peti- tion, &c. we referred to the Admiralty Court, to take the proofs upon oath and report, which has accordingly been done. As Parliament has referred it to Council to give letters of reprisal to such as suffer wrong, and be denied or delayed justice, we hold it our duty to grant him letters of reprisal in due form ; and as the 200 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX, Parliament of Scotland have refused to own the Parliament and present Government, and there cannot therefore be any further de- mand made of justice from them through whose default that property- is obstructed, and as it is not reasonable that any act of those who have done wrong should protect them from giving satisfaction, we authorise you to issue letters of marque and reprisal, under the great seal of the Admiralty, to the said Wm. Pennoyer, for setting out a ship or ships for recovery of the losses mentioned in the said report, viz., for 3,000L with damages and charges ; the said letters to be issued in such form and with such limitations as have been formerly agreed at Council in other cases. [/. 64, pp. 444-5.] June 12. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on the petition of Elizabeth, widow of Robert Sansom, late master of the Alexander, and of Anna, widow of Rich, Foster, late master of the Return, whose husbands were cast away at sea while in the service of the State, and on the certificates of Col. WiUoughby, Navy Commissioner, and other inhabitants of Ipswich — that the collectors of prize goods pay each of them 101. by way of relief out of prize money. Like order for 8L each for Thomasin Storey and Mary LiddaU, widows, whose husbands were cast away at sea in the Alexander, leaving them with two children each. Order, on the petition of Mary Webb, whose husband was drowned in the service while belonging to the President frigate, that the Navy Commissioners certify whether her husband. Rich. Webb, is entered in their books or muster roll as one of the said ship's company. Order that the narrative presented by John Browne, gunfounder, respecting the delay in furnishing the Fairfax with guns, be presented to the Council of State. [/. 123, pp. 353-356.] June 12. 73, Col. Popham to Sir Hen. Vane. Our provisions fall out to cf ^'k'" De' ^® extremely bad ; of eight months' beef and pork in this ship, there ''TiBbon."'^^' ^^^ ^^^ ^ fortnight's meat fit to eat ; the Andrew is the same, and that part of the victuals that was last provided at Pljonouth. The victuallers send word they very much fear it, as it was saved last May in so hot a season of the year. I hope we shall make our pro- visions hold as long as we shall be able to stay here, for we ride in the open sea, just as we did at Kinsale, and when the winter comes on, we must expect to be forced from hence. There is scarce a ship here but complains of some great defect or other, masts, sails, and rigging spent or wrong, and many of extraordinary leakage ; but the Lord, I hope, will carry us on through the work. [Abstract, i iJot^re.] June 12. 74, Reasons why Parliament should pass a stricter Bill against the transport of gold and silver, and give a greater reward to any dis- coverer, and why the committee should be very careful in making alterations in the Act now presented, without advising with those who must be at the charge and pains to make the discovery, lest, STATE PAPERS. 201 1650. Vol. IX. June 12. after all this trouble of the Council of State and the committee, an Act in words may be made, but the real discovery of offenders never be looked after ; for if it cost the prosecutor more for his intelligence than a quarter part, no man, after he has once burnt his fingers, will put himself to certain expense for an uncertain reward. If care is not taken in the present Act, the designs of some merchants and goldsmiths wiU come to pass, and if their friends who have so cun- ningly laboured to alter and put out clauses are allowed to prevail, the Act wiR prove utterly ineffectual to the discovery and punish- ment of offenders, and prevention of those abuses for the future. In such a notorious abuse, why should not aU good means be put in practice for discovery and punishment of the offenders, as in 12 Richard II., when, as appears in the records in the Tower, com- missions were issued for discovery of such as had transported the treasure out of the nation, from the 1st to the 12th of his reign? Some object that commissions need not be granted, but that the witnesses may be examined in the Court ; but Mr. Watkins and myself know the way of that prosecution, to our cost, when the Barons of the Exchequer had given a commission to divers gentlemen, and they had sat several times, and had been to the ports, the witnesses refused to be examined, the Commissioners certified it to the Barons, who would do nothing in it, nor compel the offenders to be examined ; so that the business fell to the ground, after Mr. Watkins and myself had been at the expense of many hundred pounds, for want of a power to commit those that refused to be examined. In the statute against bankrupts, there is a power given to the Commissioners to commit any man that refuses to be examined for discovery of the debts, estate, or frauds of the bankrupt, and surely when the common- wealth is defrauded, there ought to be as great a power given. 2. If we have commissioners who constantly attend, they must be paid, and if they do not do their duty, we can change them, but we 'cannot remove the judge, and if he be made against the business, then this service is spoiled, and the business frustrated, after all this charge and trouble. I therefore desire that any relator or prosecutor be permitted to put in informations, either in the Upper Bench, Common Pleas, or Exchequer, and not tied to any particular court, so that it be a court of record at Westminster. 3. According to the penal statutes, the relator may, upon license of one of the judges or the Attorney- General, compound for any offence depending in their courts, paying one moiety thereof to the State, and accounting for it upon oath the next term after such composition. Without such license, which has in all ages been granted, this service cannot be done ; for when the offenders are discovered, few will stand to a trial, as the charges of the suit will go a good part of their fine, and the numbers are so many that the Court could not hear them all ; and many of them living in seaport towns would not come up as witnesses, nor bring up witnesses from the furthest parts at a vast expense, so that we must have commissioners in the sea ports, &c., according to intelligence received. 4. If you bring the offenders to trial, juries are so unwiUincr to 202 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. find anything for the State, let your proofs be ever so clear, that it cannot be justly expected that the prosecutor should be restrained to a trial at law. He that is informed against, and knows he is guilty, when discovered by men as skilful as himself, wiU mostly seek an end, fearing he may be cast ; and the prosecutor, though he knows his proofs are sufiicient, will compound, fearing the jury will not find it, be it never so clear. The prosecutor wiU draw it up to the highest for his own advantage, and that of those that share with him. To do it well, we must have intelligences from beyond the seas, at seaports and at London, and with all sorts of people, as every saint must have his candle, and we must plough with many heifers, to find out their riddles. 6. The clause in the Act that the Barons may grant commissions to any person to make the discovery should be altered, and every commission and commissioner be first approved by the Council of State, so that none be nominated but those qualified to act with judg- ment, and any Baron of the Exchequer should be authorised to pass commissions to all persons thus approved. If these propositions be followed, and every man encouraged to make the discovery, and countenanced from the State, it will stop this mischief, bring in at least 100,000Z. to the State, and be a yoke upon many disaffected common council man, merchants, gold- smiths, and indeed people of all conditions throughout the nation. [4 pages.] June 12. 75. Order in the Parliament of Scotland that the Estates, having Bciinburgh. considered the many abuses committed by troopers and soldiers upon those on whom they are quartered, have ordained that every trooper shall be allowed 12s. (Scots) per diem, during the summer months, viz., 2s. quarters, 3s. horse food, and 7s. to himself ; and a foot soldier, 6s. ; if any soldier plunders, he shall pay double, forfeit his arrears, be cashiered with disgrace, declared incapable of any trust hereafter, and further punished according to the Articles of War. The war committees of each shire are to redress all complaints, and quarter the soldiers within their several jurisdictions ; this Act is only to be understood as relating to local quartering, and to be observed from the 1st inst. [| page. Signed by the Earl of Loudoun, Chancellor.] Annexing, 75. I. Report of the Committee on the Quartering of Soldiers [in Scotland]. It is offered from the Barons that each trooper shall have 12s. a day during the summer season for himiself and horse, 'provided that they do not pasture in orchards, young plantations, or meadows ; and that a foot soldier shall receive 6s. a day or have quarter at 4s. The certiH- cation of the former Act to he inserted in the present one, and the quarterings to be appointed by the War Covimittee of the different shires. [| page. Signed by the Earl of Loudoun, Chancellor.] June 14. Order in Parliament — Mr. Martin reporting from the committee appointed to withdraw a paper containing an answer to be given by STATE PAPERS. 203 1650. Vol. IX. June 14, the Speaker in the House to the Commissioners from the Provincial States of Holland and West Friezland, and Sir Hen. Vane, junior, reporting from the same committee another paper containing an addition to that answer — that the case be committed to the Council of State, to be reported on Tuesday. [I. 88, p. 27.] June 14. Order in Parliament referring to the Council of State the car- riages to be made use of for the service of the army, that the same be done with the least burden to the people. [I. 88, p. 27.] June 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Heane's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. Mr. Frost to take bail in 2001. for the appearance of Andrew Wikes, when called to answer to what shaU be objected against him concerning the matter for which he is now imprisoned at Coventry. 3. The paper from Quartermaster-General Grosvenour, desiring a ship for convoy of Mrs. Puckering to England, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. Edward Martin, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to be discharged, upon giving security in 1,000Z. to be of good behaviour. 5. Major-General Lambert, proposing the case of Viscount Ely under his own hand, in order to his own engagement in it, which has been presented with the petition of the Viscount to Council, a fit opportunity will be taken for presenting it to Parhament. 6. Col. Purefoy and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine Sir Philip Mainwaring, now at the door. 7. The answer now read to be offered to Parliament for their approbation by Col. Wauton, and then given to the conunissioner from Holland. 8. The committee that meets with the [army] officers to consider what number of ships should be left with Capt. Hall for the Northern service, in order to the army, as there is great necessity that Col. Deane should come into these parts, with as many ships as may be, for security of trade against pirates, and of the Commonwealth against attempts of the enemy from abroad. 9. Mr. Newport, of Salop, to be discharged from imprisonment, on security in 10,000Z. for himself, and two sureties in 5,000^., that he shall directly repair to Hackney, and there reside with Lady Brooke, until Council shall give leave to the contrary, and meantime be of good behaviour ; and this to be signified to Col. Mackworth. 10. Sir Philip Mainwaring to be committed to the prison of the Upper Bench, for being a delinquent, and being in town contrary to the Act, and there to remain until dehvered by due course of law, or by order. [/. 64, pp. 446, 447.] June 14. Admiealty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on reference [from the Council of State of the petition of the company of shipwrights, and their charter to this committee, to advise with the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker and to report — that the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker attend on Wednesday next, to confer and deliver their opinions. 204 DOMESTIC 1650. ^01" ^' Order, on the report of the collectors of prize goods, on the petition of Capt. Rich. WiUoughby, for the officers and company of the Globe and Nonsuch frigates, — concerning their thirds of several prizes taken by them, one being a SciUy man-of-war taken in 1647, and delivered to Captain Crowther, then Commander-in-Chief on the Irish coast, who kept her for his own use, as the petitioners allege, but the coUectors certify that she was sold by Capt. Crowther for SOI., and that he still has the money, — that Capt. Crowther attend on Wed- nesday to answer the matter, and Mr. Smith and Mr. HiU, late [ collectors for prize goods, consider the case, and state the matter of fact as it appears upon their accounts. [/. 123, pp. 357-8.] June 14. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Garland will be speedily ready to set sail, if she stay not for men to man her ; there is urgent occasion of sending some ship to the Downs, which is now left naked and open to the power of the enemy. We desire you to cause 50 or 60 men to be forthwith pressed and sent on board, whereby she may receive orders to ply that way, for defence of those parts, and prevention of mischief. The ship is ordered to go to the West to scour the coast, and therefore all possible expedition is desired. [/. 123, p. 358.] June 14. 76. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. You will understand, by the enclosed letters from Weymouth, of the piracies committed upon that coast, for want of some ships to ply there ; and wejdesire, as soon as the service you are now on is over, that you will think of a fit squadron to ply between the Downs and Plymouth, to scour those coasts of pirates and sea robbers, for the security of trade, and the prevention of mischief, and also that you do not leave those parts until further order from the Council of State. We also desire you to appoint a guard of ships, besides the usual guard for convoys northward, to attend the motions of the army now going that way : it ought to consist of eight ships of strength, whereof the Fairfax is to be one, and the whole squadron to be under Rear- Admiral Capt. HaU. [1 page. Also I. 123, p. 359.] June 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Scott to consider the present condition of Capt. Johnson, and to give him something for his subsistence. 3. To write to John Aldersey and Thomas Ravenscroft, justices of peace county Flint, to send up in safe custody Col. Whitley, for whose coming they have formerly taken security. 4. Sir Robert Sherley, Sir John Pershall and Mr. Offley remanded to the Tower, but to be allowed the liberty of the Tower until further order. 5. The business of the report on the conspiracy of Sir John Gell and others to be heard next Wednesday. 6. Mr. Scott, Bond, Holland, Sir Wm. Masham and Sir Henry Mildmay to examine how the money has been expended for re- pairing and supplying Tilbury Fort, and in what state that place is, both in respect of repair and safety, in regard of the garrison STATE PAPERS. 205 1650. Vol. IX. June 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) there, and to consider what is fit to be done for its further security. 7. 40 barrels of powder, 600 shot, three cwt. of musket shot, one cwt. of match, 50 sponges and ladles, and one dry bear's hide to be issued for Tilbury Fort, but not until the report from the above committee is brought in. 9. The report for the supply of Portsmouth and Southsea castle recommitted to the Ordnance Committee ; Sir James Harrington, and Cols. "Wauton and Stapley added thereto, and the care of the whole left to Sir Jas. Harrington and Mr. Scott. 10. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider the business contained in a late order of Parliament, which was referred to them the same day, and to report thereupon next Monday. • 11. Adam Cleypole to be committed prisoner to Peterhouse, upon suspicion of holding correspondence with the enemies of the com- monwealth. [/. 64, pp. 449-451.] June 15. 77. Certificate by R. Massey that it appears by the accounts of Northampton. Wm. Tompson, late treasurer at Rockingham Castle, during the time Sir Jno. Norwich was governor, exhibited before the late Com- mittee of accounts, county Northampton, that Major Wm. Butcher was in actual service under the said governor in the castle, from 19 July 1645, to 9 May 1646 ; that he received 48^ 8s. Id. as his pay, and that there is due to him as major on half-pay, 298Z. Is. l\d. [| page:] June 15. 78. J. H. [John Holland, Navy Commissioner] to Mr. Alworth. I Deptford. have just received an order from the Admiralty Committee for the speedy pressing of 50 or 60 men for the Garland, now riding in the Hope. My fellows are in the country, and the service requires haste. I desire you will immediately press and send down 60 men, or as many as you can possibly get this day, so that she may be ready to sail on Monday. If you desire any further power for so doing, I shall procure it you, though your late warrant for pressing 500 men is not yet executed, and on that warrant you may prosecute this service. Let me have an account of what you have done herein on Monday morning, at Tower Hill, Deptford. [| page, draft cancelled.'] June 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Bond, Col. Jones, Scott, Gurdon, Col. Purefoy, and Sir Wm. Masham, to be a committee to consider the petition of some inhabi- tants of Bristol, and confer with the Commissioners of Sequestrations concerning their desires, and report'what they think should be offered to Parliament. 2. The information given concerning the ministers of Exeter not keeping the fast to be sent to the committee for plundered ministers, and Mr. Scott to move at that committee that they may be effec- 206 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- ^• June 17. Council 'of State. Day's Proceedings (eont.) tually proceeded against, accordiag to the Acts, fee, of Parlia- ment. 3. The information concerning their not takiag the engagement to be sent to the Committee for indemnity, and Mr. Scott to move there for proceedings against them in like manner, upon that point. 4. Direction to be given to Charles Wealley to pay Col. Birch for 12 barrels of powder, furnished by him for the pulplic service. 5. Mr. Frost to pay a certain person 40?., in consideration of loss sustained in doing a public service. 6. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to take home the papers read, and add the matter which was debated thereto, and make such amendments as he thinks fit. 7. The governor of Bristol, and the commander of the troop of horse in those parts, to be desired to secure Archelans or Hercules Arnatt,';for an outrage upon the house of Mr. Ashe at Freshford, and to have him examined before the next justices of the peace to the place where the offence was committed, and send the examinations up, that he may be proceeded against. 8. To write Mr. Powell to pay the quarters of such soldiers as come to those parts to be shipped for Ireland, and to certify the Lord Deputy of Ireland what he so pays, that it may be defalked out of their pay. 9. The draft answer to be given to Minheer Schaeph, which was referred to Council to bring in, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. ChaUoner. 10. To write Col. Overton, taking notice of his going out of town Avith his officers on the Lord's Day, whereby the town is supposed to be in some danger. 11. Capt. Sexby may go to Ireland upon such terms as the Lord Lieutenant and he shall agree, and Capt. Joyce is to have the com- mand of the Isle of Portland which Capt. Sexby had. 12. Upon the report of the committee of Parliament for the army, it is ordered that one third of the three months' assessment of 90,000L a month be assigned towards payment of three months' pay to the army in Ireland ; and to complete that three months' pay,' and one month's pay more to the same forces, that 65,000Z be. charged upon the 100,000?. appointed out of the Excise for the use of the army, next after the 30,000?. already engaged out of that receipt by the CouncU of State. 13. That towards the maintenance of the forces in England, the House be moved that 150,000?. be appointed to be paid by warrant from the committee for the army to the treas\irers-at-war ; viz. 50,000?. out of the receipt of Goldsmiths' HaU, next after the 105,000?. already charged there for the use of the armies in Eng- land and Ireland, and 100,000?. out of the receipts from the sale of fee farm rents, after the 200,000?. already charged thereon for the use of the army and navy. And for the more speedy bringing in of the moneys upon the said receipts, the committee for the Army are STATE PAPERS. 207 1650. Vol. EX. to consider of and remove such obstructions as may happen therein, or if they see cause, report the same to the House. [/. 64, f. 452- 455.] June 17. 79. Report of the Earl of Loudoim, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, Edinturgh. on behah of the committee appointed by Parliament for considering the state of the Exchequer. 1. That the Commissioners of the Chancery and Exchequer be discharged from giving further precepts for payment of pensions, after this date, without the warrant of Parliament, and that they apply His Majesty's rents in no other way but for His Majesty's necessary use, and entertainment of his family. 2. That those upon whom precepts are drawn pay no money to such, on precepts granted since the 1st Jan. last, without warrant of Parliament. 3. That some be appointed by Parhament to try aU pensions payable by the Exchequer, and to consider the grounds for which they were granted, what are most fit to stand, and what to be recalled, in whole, or in part, and report to Parliament. 4. To consider all gifts, dispositions, &c. of the revenues of His Majesty's property, and other lands belonging to the Crown, granted since King James came to England, and to suggest a way for drawing them back again to the Crown. Noted as read, voted and passed in Parliament, 3 July 50. [| fage,^^ June 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Warrant to be issued to Mr. Jackson to pay 550Z. to Col. Heane, Governor of Wejrmouth, towards the repair of the garrison there, out of the first 50,000^. of the 200,000?. in the Excise appointed for the store of magazines and other exigencies ; and when Parliament appoints money for the garrisons, such 550Z. is to be charged upon that money, and repaid to the said 50,000?. 3. The petition of Dennis Fortune, Peter Smeaker, and Francis Money recommended to Col. Thompson and Mr. Snelling' who are to do therein, as to the continuance of restraint upon the persons, or setting them at liberty, as they think fit and just. 4. Mr. Frost to take security of Lady Byron in 200Z., and the parties offered by her to be bound with her in the same sum for her good behaviour, and thereupon to discharge her. 6. To report to Parliament Council's opinion that Col. Harrison should be appointed commander-in-chief of the forces appointed for the security of these parts, in the absence of the Lord General, and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lieut.-General of the Army, and in subordination to them. 7. The declaration recommitted to Lord Commissioner Whitelock the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, who are to bring it in to-morrow, with the amendments. 8. To write the Commissioners of Customs to give a bill of store for five tuns of beer, one barrel of soap, and one box of apparel, for the use of Rich. Bradshaw, resident to the senate of Hamburg. 208 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- I^- June 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. The petition of Jane Gilbert referred to the Committee for Examinations. 11. The paper given in by Major-General Lambert, concerning Lord Loftus of Yorkshire, to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton. 12. To write Col. Daniel that what arms he wants shall be supplied by Major-General Lambert, and that he is to send to him at Doncaster, signifying what he wants, which will be sent for him to Eamey Castle ; Major-Gen. Lambert will give order for his money, and he is to be ready to march immediately upon order. 13. To write James Powell to take care that the quarters of the soldiers of Col. Richards and Col. Le Hunt's regiments are discharged, during their stay for a wind, that the county may be freed from quarter ; and that what he so disburses for their quarters is charged on the colonels upon account, to be defalked in Ireland, as the Lord Lieutenant shall think fit. [I. 64, p. 457-460.] June 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. lOOZ. thereof to be paid by Mr. Frost to Col. Syler, Governor of Boston, for the repair of that place. 4. Randolph Egerton to be committed to the Tower, for holding correspondence with the enemies of the commonwealth. 5. Capt. Leigh to have his charges paid by Mr. Frost for bringing up Mr. Egerton. 6. The desires of Sir John Borlasse and Sir George Blundell referred to the Irish Committee. 7. Warrant to be issued to the Treasurers-at-War to pay Capt. Whitworth, out of the assignations for the army in Ireland, 400?., being one moiety for 50 tons of oatmeal delivered by him, at IQl. per ton, and to charge the same as paid to the forces in Ulster, that defalcation may be made thereof out of their entertainments. 8. To write the Treasurers-at-War to reserve 400L more in their hands, to make full satisfaction for such oatmeal, when certificate shall be returned to Council of the delivery thereof at Carrick- fergus. 9. Warrants to be issued to Capt. Nath. Wilmer and Capt. Thos. Waltham, for beating drums and raising and marching 100 men each to Bristol, or Chester, in order to their transportation, as for- merly given to Col. Richards and his ofiicers, they giving security to do it at their own charge, according to contract, without com- mitting any disorder or oppression on the countiy, by free quarter or otherwise. [I. 64, pp. 461, 462.] June 19. 80. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. We have been Whitehall, willing to forbear the money lent to you by the Council as long as we could, but we have now several occasions for money, and there- fore desire you forthwith to pay Mr. Frost 3,000?., part of the 6,000?. remaining in your hands of what was lent to you. The residue we shall forbear to caU for as long as the public affairs to which those STATE PAPERS. 209 1650. Voi" IX. moneys are appointed will give leave, and therefore desire this part may be presently paid. With receipt by Gualter Frost for 1,5001. from Sir John Woolas- ton, and the other Treasurers-at-War, 25 June 1650. [1 page.] June 19. 81. Col. Rich. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. The Lion and Speaker, Downs. Nicodemus having arrived here from the Irish coast, I have ordered the Lion to Chatham, and the other to Deptford, to be paid off and refitted. Pray expedite the same. Capt. Penn's men have been long on short allowance to lengthen out their provisions ; account with the seamen for the same before you pay them off, and give them content in money, as you shall find it due ; the well satisfying of the mariners wiU encourage them to undergo the like hardship for the future. P.S. — I hear from Capt. Jno. Copping, commander of the Amity frigate, that his purser is a very drunken fellow, lying ashore six weeks at a time, and has embezzled a good deal of their provisions. I desire you will dismiss him, and send down John Paltock, late pmrser of the Reformation, who lives at Chatham ; the frigate wiU take in her victuals at Harwich. [1 J pages.] June 19. 82. Col. Rich. Deane to Sir Hen. Vane. Capt. Penn has, with Speaker, Downs, more than ordinary care, kept his men on the coast of Ireland, setting six to four men's allowance, and drinlcing water, both he and all those ships with him ; if there be not special care taken that they have 8d. a day for their victuals, and 2d. a day for their beer, those days they had short provisions and drank water, you will make your seamen mutiny hereafter, and upon no exigent be brought to it again. Penn himself is out of money for bringing divers gentlemen by your order out of Ireland, and therefore you ought to consider him and his petition, which is before you. [f p>age.] June 19. 83. Receipt by Sir Edmond Pierce from Geo. WiUingham of an exemplification in parchment of his coat of arms, with divers other pieces of loose writings, which were taken out of his chambers in Doctors' Commons. [^ page.] June 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The money furnished to Mr. Ascham by Mr. Boone to be repaid him. 3. The Admiralty judges to give Mr. Frost their papers, and attend next Monday, when CouncU will hear them further. 4. Warrant to be issued for 180?. out of the same cash where the train horses were paid for, for providing 18 horses for the carriages of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, in the expedition to the North and order to be given for providing harness. 6. The letter from Mr. Fisher from Madrid, of the 9th inst., con- cerning the death of Mr. Ascham, to be reported to Parliament to- morrow, by Sir Hen. MUdmay, and the House informed that Council 2. n 210 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- I^- June 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) has some hope to make some further discovery about it, which, when perfected, they will give notice of. 7. To report to Parliament by Lord Commissioner Whitelock on Wednesday, that in pursuance of their order of 9th April, Council have put an army in readiness, and given them order to march northward, and that Council is of opinion they cannot prevent an invasion from Scotland, but by the marching of an army into that kingdom, the justice and necessity of which expedition is set forth in a declaration, a draft whereof is prepared to be offered to Parliament. 8. 3,000 French tents to be immediately provided for the march- ing army, and conveyed to Berwick. 9. Some ministers to be appointed to go with the marching army, and encouragement given them to go. 10. 3,000 quarters of wheat and 300 of oats, to be forthwith provided and laid up at Berwick and Newcastle, for the use of the army, to be paid for out of the army money. 11. To report to Parliament that a commissary for victuals be appointed for the marching army, and allowed an assistant and two clerks, and pay established for them according to the Irish establish- ment. 12. To report to Parliament that three waggons be added to' the train, for the iise of the Lord Lieutenant. 13. That a squadron of eight ships of considerable countenance, under Capt. Edw. Hall, vice-admiral, be appointed to attend the motions of the army, and receive orders from his Excellency, and in his absence, from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 14. To report to Parliament that a regiment of foot be forthwith raised in Lancashire for the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, under such officers as he shall appoint. 15. The l:iefore-mentioned regiment to be armed and paid as Col. Daniel's regiment. 16. 2,000 muskets and 2,000 pikes to be forthwith sent to New- castle. [/. 04, pp. 464-466.] June 20. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Having been solicited, by divers merchants trading to France, for a convoy to several vessels now in the Downs, viz., the Blessing, Benjamin and Judith, Employ- ment, and others, laden with piece goods and merchandise for the Soyn Head, and they say three or four more at Caen, which have already been waiting a convoy three months, we desire you to supply them with a ship to convoy those vessels from Caen and Soyn head, whereby they may have their goods out of those parts ; we need not remind you to give order to the ship you send for those parts that she come not under the command of any of the enemy's forts or castles. [/. 123, p. 361.] June 20. 84. Kobert Tichborne and three other Commissioners of Customs to the Parliamentary Committee for the Navy and Customs. By your general order, we received 2501. from John Coltman, one of the STATE PAPERS. 211 1650. "^OL. IX. deputy customers in the port of London, lately seized on board a ship outward bound, as a deposit till recovered in the Exchequer. The money upon Coltman's prosecution has been condemned in the Exchequer, and Coltman is charged to account for 1871. 10s., three- fourths thereof, and one-fourth is adjudged to himself, for his labour and charge. We beg that this sum of 621. 10s., may be paid, and a like sum of Q21. 10s. out of the three-fourth parts adjudged to the commonwealth, towards his charges and intelligence, and for his encouragement in such services. Also as the residue is already in the hands of the said Commissioners for the use of the commonwealth, that they may be discharged upon their account thereof in the Exchequer. We beg orders accordingly. [1 page^ June 21. Order in Parliament, — on report of Sir Hen. Mildmay from the Council of State of a letter from Geo. Fisher from Madrid of the 9th inst., — that it be referred back to the Council of State. June 21. Order in Parliament, that a regiment of foot be foi'thwith raised in Lancashire for the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, under such officers as he shall appoint. That the said regiment be continued until Par- liament or Council of State otherwise order, and that the Council of State and the Ai-my Committee take care for its payment accord- ing to the establishment. June 21. Order in Parliament, that the General and the Lord Lieutenant consider what officers are necessary to be added to the army during this expedition only, and present them to the Council of State, who are empowered to allow of them, and give order for their payment, or report to the House. [/. 88, pp. 27-28.] June 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The proposition of Major Danvers for the security of Stafford referred to the Ordnance Committee. 3. Col. Wm. Kennericke to be Commander of the forces to be raised in Kent, upon the new militia there, and the rest of the gen- tlemen offered from the Commissioners as fit persons to have the commissions sent. 4. To write the Commissioners of Kent to approve their settling the Militia, and to say what Council has done upon the recom- mendation of officers, and that they wiU hasten what has yet to pass in relation to the sixth instruction. 5. Mi\ Scott, Bond, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to examine the affront offered to Minheer Schaeph. 6. The'.Lord Lieutenant of L-eland to visit Minheer Schaeph before going out of town, if he think fit. 7. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to be desired to appoint some one to take charge of Spring Garden, that the concourse usually there may be prevented. 8. Sir Robert King's letter referred to the Irish Committee. 10. Col. Deane to make exchange for eight seamen taken prisoners by the enemy in the Judith of Weymouth, with so many of the same quality of the enemy's prisoners here. o 2 212 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^" ^^■ June 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The Order of Parliament relating to the Lord Lieutenant _ of Ireland to be delivered to him, and the Committee which meets with the officers of the Army to be assistant to him, in doing what is therein directed. 12. The business of Sir John Cell and the rest of the conspirators to be reported next Monday. 13. Two hours every Wednesday afternoon to be spent in the consideration of prisoners, if there shall be caiise. 14. To write Charles Vane recalling him from his agency with the King [of Portugal] the Council perceiving, by his letters and papers, and by those from the generals, that it will be of no advantage to the commonwealth for him to remain. 15. The Admiralty Committee to think of some vessel to be sent to Portugal, with the despatch to Mr. Vane. 16. To write to recaU Mr. Strickland from his residence with the States general, this state being very sensible of the slight put upon them by not receiving him ; he is to assure the state of Holland, notwithstanding, that good correspondence shall be held with them, and fit means shall not be wanting upon the place for that purpose. 17. The letter from Norfolk of 27 May to be delivered to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, who are to recommend it to the judges that go that circuit, that the matter may be examined, and the offenders proceeded against according to law. The judges to give an account thereof to Council. [7. Gi, pp. 468-471.] June 21. 85. Rich. Blackwall and John Sparrow to [the Admiralty Com- Prize Office, mittee]. We have examined the business between Mr. Kilvert, mer- chant, one of the laders of the Mary Ann Francis, or William and Sarah, and Capt. John Gilson of the Constant Warwick, and Capt. Edwin of the Crescent, rescuers of the said ships from an Lish man- of-war, and find that Capt. Edwin had nothing objected against him as to embezzling or making away with any of the goods belonging to the merchants or laders, and therefore you ought to order him such a proportion of the 167^. 12s. ScL remaining due on the State's account (part of the 4,085Z. 2s. 2d. required by your order of 21 Mar. 1649), as you think fit, in consideration of his good service, as well for the commonwealth as for the merchants themselves, [f page.] June 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The propositions given in by Major Geo. Gell, concerning the carrying of a regiment of 1,200 foot to Ireland, approved. 2. To report to the House by Mr. Bond, that many members of the merchant adventurers at Rotterdam have not taken the engagement, when it was offered to them by Mr. Strickland, upon order from Council ; and that Mr. Strickland asks whether he may still receive such to subscription, if they are willing ; and whether any who have not subscribed are eligible as officers in the company, the elections being shortly to )je made. Council offers to the consideration of Parliament whether any of those merchants there who have not suliMcnliod that engagement shall have votes in those elections. STATE PAPERS. 213 1650. Vol. IX. June 22. COUNCIL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 3. To report to the House by Col. Purefoy that Humphrey Mar- ston, who slew two of the Serjeant's men sent to apprehend him on a warrant of Council, and who has lately been in Holland, has come back to England, and obscures himself, and to ask the House to give order for his apprehension, and to forbid all persons to receive or harbour him, under a certain penalty. 4. Mr. Milton to attend the Army Committee, and desire them to send to Council the book of examinations about the risings in Kent and Essex. 5. Richard Fox to be discharged from prison, on condition that he leaves town in five days ; and upon his business being finished, he may return and have a pass for Virginia. 6. Robert Webb to be discharged, upon undertaking to leave town in five days, and to be of good behaviour. [/. 64, jpp. 472, 473.] June 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To report to Parliament by Col. Jones, that the company of Capt. Tissenden, which was formerly 100 men, and employed in Rye, is now recruited to 130 and armed, and ask them to consider how this company may be paid, as well as the other companies of Col. Gibbon's regiment. 2. The Treasurers of War to accept the bills of exchange drawn upon Mr. Frost by Col. Fenwick for 1,000?., and place it to the account of the Army, it being laid out by the Colonel for com for the Army. 4. To write Col. Overton that if his own chaplain has taken the engagement, he should preach in some of the public places mentioned in his letter, and that he certify whether Mr. Stiles is stiU in that place, and whether he and the other ministers there have taken the engagement. 5. The Committee which confers with the Army oflicers to speak with the Treasurers-at-War and Mr. Jackson, as to providing a month's pay for the Army, and to meet to-morrow. 6. Sir Peter Wentworth to move Parliament that the Act lately ordered for sale of dehnquents' estates may be hastened. 7. Lord Commissioner Whiteloek to report to Parliament that there is a business of concernment to be brought from Council on Wednes- day, and to move that time may be appointed for it. 8. The Ordnance Committee to consider the charge of repairing the fort at Plymouth, and order what they find necessary for the safety of the place, and report the rest amongst the other garrisons. 9. To write Col. Overton, enclosing the information concerning the miscarriage of some preachers belonging to that place, and bid him examine** witnesses thereon, and if he finds the matter proved against them, to require them to leave the town and not return ; if he finds any other jierson of the like temper, he is to proceed in the like man- ner. jVLso he is to take special care for the safety of the place [Hull], and do what he conceives necessary, and Council will assist him. 214 DOMESTIC 1650. "^o^- I^- June 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. Like letter to be sent to the Governor of Exeter, on the intel- ligence received by Mr. Bond, and also to Col. Desborow to assist the Governor with the forces, and do what is required of him for the safety of the place. [/. 64, pp. 474-476.] June 24. 86. Account by Wm. Melyn, clerk to the check-general, of sub- sidies and customs collected in the several out-ports, from 25 Mar. 1649 to 25 Mar. 1650 ; total 59,557Z. 19s. 5d Also another account from 25 Mar. to 24 June 1850 ; total 17,646Z. 2s. 7kl. Endorsed, Mr. Kussell's year's account. [2 |jp.] June 24. 87. Account by Eich. Shute of weekly subsidies and customs on exported cloth, from 21 July 1649 to 24 June 1550 ; total 35,822?. 7s. Old. [1 sheet] June 24. 88. List of the officers and soldiers of Capt. William Sheild's troop, coimty Rutland, under Major-General Boteler. With note that at the muster, there were the captain, lieutenant, cornet, quarter- master, three corporals, one trumpeter, and UO privates, corporals and trumpeter included. [1 page.~\ June 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen, for pay for the regiment of Col. Berkstead, approved. 2. Mr. Jennings, formerly deputy to Mr. Thane, to be sent for to attend. 3. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to cause an inventory to be taken of the goods of the Gift of God, a Scotch ship of Desut, near Edinburgli, and have them safely deposited, until disposed of by further order ; and if any letters or papers of concernment are found, to seal and send them up. 4. Warrant to be issued for apprehending Capt. John Hay and bringing him to Council to answer things objected against him, and Edw. Cotton and Jno. Greene to be summoned. 5. Tlie business of Sir John GeU and his confederates to be reported to-morrow, after the business of Lord Kerry. 6. Mr. Milton to peruse ^he examinations taken by the army committee concerning the insurrections in Essex, and make extracts, that the Council may judge what is fit to be considered. 7. To write Col. Bingham, Col. Heane, and Mr. Fry, to examine Mr. Gower. 8. To report to Parliament that Couiicil has some business to communicate, and to ask them to sit at three o'clock, as it is not judged fit to keep it longer from their knowledge. 9. Mr. Bamford to take the engagement on his retnr]i from Holland, and meantime to have a pass to go there. 1 0. 40;. to be paid to Lieut.-Col. Jackson by Mi", Fiost, out of the money in his hand for the uko of Council, to enable him to buy two tioiM r, to go into till' NdiHi with the army. STATE PAPERS. 215 1650. ^o^- I^- June 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The names now read for officers for county Warwick approved, and compiissions issued. 12. The Admiralty Judges to attend Council next Thursday, with the report concerning Lisbon. 13. The several letters read from Ireland to be reported to Parlia- ment. 14. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Lords Commissioners Whitelocke and Lisle, Viscount Lisle, Cols. Jones and Purefoy, and Sir Hen. Vane, added to the Committee about bringing water from Hyde Park to White- haH. [/. 64, pp. 478-480.] June 25. 89. Articles of misdemeanor presented by Richard Amary, or Emery, one of the watchmen in the port of London, against Elias Slearke, alias Clarke, waterman. Informant was appointed on the 23rd by the tide surveyor, to repair on board the St. Sebastian, lying at Fresh Wharf; on the 24th, at 1 a.m., Clarke, with his partner, came to the ship's side where the boat lay, and m it conveyed away several pieces of linen cloth from on board ; deponent perceiving this, pursued them to the arches of the bridge, where they landed the goods, and was knocked down three times by them, and beaten with the staves and hooks belonging to the boat. Deposed before Mark Hildesley, Dan. Taylor, and Edw. Parks, [f pages.] Jimc 25. 90. Petition of Elias Slearke, waterman, to be released from custody, and enabled to discover and prosecute the abuses daily committed by Richard Emery and others. Upon the false information of Emery that he carried away several pieces of cloth out of a Fleming, and that being pursued by Emery to the bridge, he knocked him down, has been committed to the custody of a messenger. Can prove that Emery, when he went on board the said Fleming, was in drink, and that at the time pretended, petitioner was in bed at his own house. Although Emery serves the State as a watchman by night, yet in the daytime he frequently robs the customs of goods. [1 page.] June 25. 91. The Lords Commissioners for Scotland to the Earl of Londoun, Bruges. Lord Chancellor of Scotland and Lord President of the Parliament. We have this day received the enclosed supplications, to which we can give no answer ; but we conceive ourselves not a little concerned in the matter, and entreat you, as those who have endeavoured to be faithful in your service, to hear us before you proceed further in that business. Some of our number are gone home on jirivate aifairs. Noted as received in Parliament, Edinburgh, 29th June. [1 page.] June 26. Order in Parliament, upon the report of Lord Commissioner Whitelock from the Council of State of a declaration setting forth the justice and necessity of an expedition to Scotland ; — That it is just for the army of England to enter Scotland. That the army do mai'ch into Scotland forthwith. That the said declaration beino- afterwards read by parts, and every part put to the question, was with some amiJidments assoiLiMl to. That tlie last pa]X'r of the 216 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- I^- Scotch Commissioners of 24!th February 1648-9, subscribed, Lothian, John Cheisley, and Wm. Glendoning, the Parliament's declaration thereupon, the letter of the Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland, dated Westminster, 23d May, and the answer of the Par- liament of Scotland from Edinburgh 26 June 1649, be printed and published with the present declaration. That the Council of State see this done and consider whether the declaration of the Parliament of England, printed 14th July 1649, be fit to be printed together with this declaration, and give order accordingly. Also that they see that the vote touching the speedy march of the army into Scotland be forthwith put in execution ; also that they take care to prevent all correspondence, intelligence, or commerce between England and Scotland as they shall see cause. Jime 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how the Government of Ireland and the affairs there may be best carried on. Parliament having appointed the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Captain General of the Forces of England, and report. [/. 88, 'p'p. 28- 30.] June 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Capt. BUlers and his company to go to Windsor Castle for its security, and the Lord General to give order accordingly. 2. To write the Committee of county Bucks to make sale of the woods of the Duke of Buckingham's estate, ordered by the House to be sold for repair of Windsor Castle. 3. The committee that meets with the army officers to consider what gunners are fit to be added to those already in Windsor Castle. 4. Mr. Owen to be paid his salary for his quarter's preaching. 5. The Attorney-General to consider the offences of Browne Bushell, and see whether he may not be brought to trial before the High court of justice. 6. Sir John Clotworthy and Major-General Browne to be removed from Windsor Castle to Wallingford Castle, and there safely kept until further order, and the Lord General to give order therein. 7. Sir Richard Hards to have liberty to go to his brother's house in London, on certificate that it will be destructive to his health to remain in prison, he giving security to abide there, and not go into Kent. 8. Randolph Egerton to have the liberty of the Tower. 9. Mr. Offley, prisoner in the Tower, to have liberty to go to Epsom waters for his health, and remain there for two months, on security in 10,000Z. not to go out of that county [Surrey], until he returns to town again, and has presented himself to Council, and to do nothing prejudicial to the commonwealth. 11. The committee formerly appointed for hearing Mr. Serjeant's business, to examine the complaints made against him or his men for taking fees, and to hear such complaints as are made by him against those who asperse him. 12. The dccln.ration of Pai'liamont to bo trnnslatcd into Latin by Mr. Milton, into Dutch by Mr. Haak, and into French by Mons. "^ugier. STATE PAPERS. 217 1650. "^OL. IX. June 26. CoTJNCiL of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. To recommend to the Lord General, in pursuance of the order of Parliament of the 26th instant, to order the marching of the army into Scotland. 14. The Irish Committee to meet to-morrow, to consider the order of Parliament concerning the carrying on of the affairs of Ireland. 15. To report to Parliament that Council finds, upon conference with the Lord General, that it is necessary for the better carrying on of the service in the expedition to the North, that there should be 20 men allowed as corporals of the field, and to desire the House to give order for taking them into the establishment, and paying them according to the usual allowance. 16. The Admiralty Committee to consider the papers sent from Mynheer Schaeph, and inform themselves of the matter of fact. 17. The pay ordered to Mr. Owen, as minister here, to be continued during his employment with the Lord General in the expedition to the North. IS. To wz'ite to the several major-generals of the army and gover- nors of the garrisons, enclosing the Act declaring the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Lord General of the Forces in England, and also a copy of Lord General Fairfax's letter to Parliament, and to desire them to take notice thereof, and give notice thereof to all under their charge. [J. 64, pp. 482-484.] June 27. Order in Parliament that Walter Strickland, now resident in Holland from the Parliament of England, and any other agent for the Parliament there for the time being, have power to receive the sub- scriptions of such merchant adventurers of the English company at Rotterdam as shall subscribe the engagement appointed by Act of Parliament. That no merchant adventurer, being a member of the English com- pany at Rotterdam, who has not subscribed the engagement, shall be eligible to any office in that company, or have any vote in the elec- tion of any person to be newly chosen to ofiice in that company, and that the Council of State see these votes put in execution. [/. 88, p. 30.] June 27. Council op State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Admiralty Committee to take order that the six companies of Col. Heane now raised, and the regiment of Col. Bennett, may be paid for three months to come, out of any money that shall come to their hands for the use of the army, and to recommend to the Ordnance Committee to provide them with arms. 2. The former declaration of 14th Jvdy to be printed at the end of the present declaration, in as small a letter as may be, and as large a page. 3. An Act to be prepared by the Lords Commissioners, the Lords Chief Justices, and Lord Chief Baron, for prohibiting all intelli- gence, commerce, and traffic between England and Scotland, and reported to Council, to be offered to Parliament in pursuance of their order. 218 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^■ June 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 4. The petition of John Marston, prisoner in Peterhouse, referred to the committee for Examinations, who are to bail him by taking his recognizance for future good behaviour, either with or without sureties, as they see cause. 6. To write the Treasurers-at-war to provide more money for the pay of the forces at Guernsey, they having expended ah-eady what was sent. 6. The Ordnance officers to return an account every week to the Ordnance Committee of the remains of their stores, and also how the emptions contracted for by the State are delivered. 7. To -write the Bailiffs of Ipswich, approving their care in appre- hending the persons mentioned in their letter, and to desire them to take their own recognizance for future good behaviour. 8. The Ordnance Committee to furnish such stores as they find necessary for carrying on the service of Guernsey. 9. To write the officer that was called Clerk of the Crown, to expedite the commission of Oyer and terminer for the trial of sea prisoners. 10. To refer back to the Admiralty Committee, upon conference with Dr. Walker, or such other as they think fit, to prepare instruc- tions to be sent to the Generals of the fleet now riding before Lisbon. 11. To report to Parliament that Council finds it necessary — upon Parliament's referring to them Geo. Fisher's letter from Spain, relating to the death of Anthony Ascham — that a letter be sent from Parliament to the King of Spain, to demand justice upon the murderers, and as it has to be sent away before the next sitting of the House, that Mx. Speaker be empowered to sign it. 12. To write Mr. Fisher to deliver such letter to the King of Spain, and wait ten days for his answer, and then return to England, by repairing to such port as he shall think fit, and from thence giving notice to Parliament of his being there, that a ship may be sent for him, unless he can have a passage by a merchant ship ; and he is to bring Mr. Ascham's body with him, that it may be buried here. 13. The Lord General to appoint a troop of horse to be quartered at Slimbridge and Frampton, county Gloucester, for preventing the rude multitude who are gathered there from doing any further pre- judice to the proprietors and estates of particular persons in those parts, by throwing down the fences of their grounds. 14. To write to William Stafford, WiUiam Sheppard, and Sylvanus Wood, justices of peace for county Gloucester, to examine mis- carriages in levelling enclosures, and to send for the ringleaders, and proceed against them according to law. 1.5. To request Parliament, by Sir Hen. Mildmay, that, — in regard of the assassination of Mr. Ascham in Spain, and also of several advertisements to Council of persons who have come to England with the like intention of murder, and that some faithful persons to the State are particularly to be attrmpted upon, — they will consider what they publif;! led iu Uieiv ili;elai:i(ion of I .Stli May IG H), upon STATE PAPERS. 219 1650. Vol. IX. June 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) the occasion of the murder of Dr. Dorislaus, and order something to be done in pursuance thereof, to discourage such bloody and desperate persons from tlie like wicked attempts. 16. Mr. Frost to write to General Deane of the information received concerning the forces to be sent to Ireland. 17. The Ordnance Committee to consider the desires of Col. Scroope, for ammunition and arms for the garrison of Bristol. 18. To report to ParKament, by Sir Wm. Armyne, that Council, — in pui'suance of their order of the 26th on the government of Ire- land, — think that, as aifairs now stand, the Lord Lieutenant should not lay down his commission, and request Parliament to approve his commission to the Lord President of Munster to be his deputy in his absence. Also that fit persons may be commissioned to assist the Lord Deputy in managing the civil affairs there. 19. Col. Edmund Ludlow, M.P. and member of the Council of State, to be a commissioner for the affairs of Ireland, and to assist the Lord President of Munster as Lord Deputy, during the absence of the Lord Lieutenant with the army. 20. Col. Jones, another member of the Council of State, to be one other of the Irish Commissioners. [I. 64, pp. 486-490.] June 27. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that Mr. Wauton recommend the petition of Mary Webb, widow, whose husband was drowned in the President frigate, to the Council of State, this committee having no power to relieve her. Order on the paper sent from Mynheer Schaeph referred to the committee by the Council of State, that neither the Council of State nor they can take cognizance of the matter, it being already referred by Parliament to the Navy Committee. Order on the petition of John Richards, master of the Ambrose and Charles, of London, that finding the committee have no power to give relief to the petitioner. Col. Wauton recommend his case to the Council of State. Order that Col. Wauton report to the Council of State that the Navy Commissioners, to whom it is referred to contract for the provision of victuals for the winter guard, certify that the usual number of seamen has been 3,000, which on extra occasions may be increased. Reference to the Collectors for Prizes of the petition of Matthew Franklin of Swansea, stating that he seized the Angel Raphael alias Gabriel, from Waterford, which was driven there by distress of weather and by his prosecution condemned as prize in the Ad- miralty Court ; alleging his good affection for the State, and his great sufferings thereby, and praying that, as there are no mariners who can pretend any interest in the prize, she being an admiral's perquisite, he may have a moiety thereof for his own use. [/ l-^s Ijj). 362-366.] " " ' June 27. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. In answer to our late letter we receiv I yours of Mie 22nd inst. intimating that if the mabfers 220 DOMESTIC ' 1650. Vo^- IX- and merchants are fully resolved to venture to Soyn head, you are ready to give them convoy. The merchants have been here this day, and earnestly importuned us for a convoy, notwithstanding the danger we laid before them, and the hazard of losing their ships ; and we therefore desire you to appoint them the convoy as desired, provided the ship you send come not under command of the enemy's forts. [/. 123, jj. 362.] June 27. Admiralty Committee to Peter Pett. The Lion has lately come to Chatham from the coast of Ireland ; in order that she, being one of the summer's guard, may not lie there in this time of action, we desire you to cause her defects to be viewed, and speedily repaired and fitted for sea. [7. 123, p. 363.] June 27. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. There is a necessity for the speedy return of the Mary flyboat to Ireland, with provisions for the army there. Capt. Kendall, the commander, and the collectors for prize goods there, who were desired to take a survey of her present wants, report that without a supply of cordage, powder, and shot, she will not be able to go upon her voyage. You are to write to the coUectors of prize goods at Plymouth, to provide the said necessaries with expedition, and give directions to the victuaUers there to furnish her with two months and 10 weeks' victuals, to carry her into Ireland, and enable her to return to the Thames. With note of the stores required, value 60?. or 70Z. [/. 123, p. 364.] June 28. Order in Parliament, — upon report of Mr. Bond that the', Council of State iinds it necessary, upon the Parliament's reference of the letter of Geo. Fisher, from Spain, relating to the death of Anthony Ascham, tliat a letter should be sent from the Parliament to the King of Spain, demanding justice upon the murderers, which letter, as it is to be sent away before the next sitting of the House, the Speaker should be empowered to sign it when sent to him from the Council of State, — that Mr. Speaker do sign such letter accordingly. June 28. Order in Parliament, that out of those persons who have been in arms against Parliament, not being admitted to compound, and are in the power of Parliament, a certain number be speedily pro- ceeded against to trial for their lives, upon their former offences, upon occasion of the assassination of Mr. Ascham, agent for the Par- liament to the King of Spain, and of his interpreter, in pursuance of the declaration of Parliament of 18 May 1649. That such persons shall be tried by the High Court of Justice. That their number shall be six, and that Sir John Stowell, David Jenkins, Col. Walter Slingsby and Browne Bushell shall be four of them. That the Council of State take care for the speedy securing of those four persons in order to their trial, and of such others as the Council shall think fit. Alsi] Uiat they cmisldcr of the prisoners, and present names to Parliament out of Avhich the House may elucL two more to make up the )nimber. [/. 8S, pp. 30, 31, | STATE PAPERS. 221 1650. Voi" I^- June 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Treasurers-at-War to pay Mr. Carrill 50Z., to enable him to go to the North with the Lord General, the same to be paid to him presently by Mr. Frost, and repaid by the Treasurers-at-war. 2. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge that the Council observes, by Lieut. Hobson's readiness to serve the Scotch design in giving a pass to Major Grey, that he is unfit to be employed as Deputy Governor of Newcastle, and Sir Arthur is therefore to think of some other person for that trust. 3. The two passes brought hither by Col. Grey, with a copy of the letter to the Lord General, and the one directed to Speaker Lenthall, and the copy of the warrant by which Col. Grey is re- strained, to be all reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. MUdmay next Tuesday. 5. The Admiralty Committee to receive a sturgeon now brought hither, and to dispose of the same, and reward the bringer. 6. The Ordnance Committee to provide standards for the Lord General, agreeable to the arms of the commonwealth, and sent them down to him. 7. The committee Avhich meets with the army officers to keep their constant times of meeting, and give appointments from time to time, that the business committed to their care may be effectually carried on. 8. A messenger calling himself Col. James Grey, a Scot, being brought before Council, and examined from whom he came, and by what warrant, and what letters he brought with him, answered that he came from the Parliament of Scotland, with letters to the Parliament of England and the Lord General, and being twice demanded whether he had any other letters, expressly denied that he had any other ; yet upon a third demand, he confessed he brought other letters, but they were of no consequence, and produced a pass from the President of the Parliament of Scotland, intimating his repair to the city of London about the affairs of the public ; the letter by him pretended to be to the Parliament of England was directed to the Hon. Wm. Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Com- mons in England. The Council considering hereof, and of the order of Parliament of the 26th inst., referring it to Council to prevent aU correspondence, intelligence, and commerce between England and Scotland, thought fit the said messenger should be continued in the custody of the serjeant, with all fit accommodation of lodging and diet, and with restraint of any person to converse with him, except his keepers ; and have ordered the seizure and perusal of his papers, and the same to be inventoried and secured, and the whole matter, with the printed paper annexed, found in his 'portmanteau, to be reported to the House for their direction. [/. 64, pp. 494, 495.] June 28. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order for a reward of 5Z. out of the Prize Office, to Thos. Play, Wm. Paddington and Wm. Lukins, fishermen of Stroud, and their two servants, who took a sturgeon in the Medway, 8 feet lono-, and 222 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. presented it to the Council of State, their charges in coming up amounting to 20s. Order that the collectors for prize goods pay Robert Coytmor, out of the tenths of prizes, the said 51., which he has already disbursed to the fishermen. [/. 123, p. 367.] June 28. Admiralty Committee to Bamaby Walsall [Mayor of Rochester]. Understanding by Thomas Play, a poor'fisherman of Stroud, that you have taken away his fishing net, upon pretence that it is an unlawful engine, and he informing us that divers fishermen of Stroud and Rochester use the like nets at this time, we desire you to deliver his net to him again, or else to attend us to show cause to the contrary. If the net is imlawfiil, you are to proceed against him according to law, and not detain his net. [/. 123, p. 368.] June 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Lord General to take the title of General of the Forces of the Parliament of the commonwealth of England, and to receive no addresses from Scotland, but such as are addressed with that title. 2. To write the Lord General to send the Commission to Major General Harrison, according to the order of Parliament, together with martial law and other powers requisite for enabhng him the better to perform his charge. 3. Mr. Frost to send 150 of the declarations to the Serjeant's man at the Parliament House, to give every member a copy as he goes into the House. 4. The committee for examinations to consider the informations which Key and others have to give to Council, and to improve them to the advantage of the commonwealth. 5. Ml'. Bruce to attend the Committee of Council for Examina- tions at 5 p.m., at the Lord President's lodgings in Whitehall. 6. The committee for examinations to take care to put the warrants of Council for the several mails into execution. 7. Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Holland, and Cols. Jones and Ludlow to be a committee to confer with Col. Rich upon the matter debated this day. 8. Mr. Carter, surveyor of the works, to survey the stabling in the Mews with Col. Saunders, to see what convenience there is for quartering a regiment of horse. 9. To report to Parliament that Council thinks, for the better preserving the peace of these parts, that three troops of dragoons should be received into the establishment, for three months, and to move Parliament that order be given to the Army Committee for putting them into the establishment, and paying them. 10. The proposition of Col. Wauton referred to the committee which confers with the army officers. 11. To write Col. Geo. Twisleton, Thomas Ball, Andrew EUis and Daniel Lloyd, to examine witnesses. 12. Col. Berkstead to take his prisoner before the Recorder of London, to be examined by him, and ordered into such a way of proceeding against him as may be according to law. STATE PAPERS. 223 1650. Vol" IX- June 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. The Ordnance Committee to furnish Col. Danvers with 100?. out of the money assigned for petty emptions, for the use of the garrison of Stafford, and the remaining part of the report referred to the committee which meets with the army officers. 14. The Admiralty Committee to give order to the Navy Com- missioners to make provision for the next winter's fleet for 3,000 men. [Also Vol. IX., Nos- 92, 93.] 15. The Governor of Southampton and Mr. Hildsley to examine Leonard Rawlenson and commit him to prison, and to bind over the party who witnesses against him to prosecute him at the next ses- sions, that he may be proceeded against according to law. 16. The desires of Major Murford for supplies for his garrison referred to the Ordnance Committee. 17. Cols. Wanton and Jones to consider the petition of Col. Sexby and Capt. Joyce, and particularly how the moneys desired by them may be advanced. 19. Declaration that there be no commanders-in-chief of any of the forces raised in any of the coimties in England for the militia, but that the several commanders of forces shall be subject to the commands of the Parliament, Council of State, Lord General, and the Militia commissioners for the respective counties. 20. To write the Militia commissioners for Kent the sense of the Council as to appointing commanders-in-chief in the counties. [/. 64, pp. 494-496.] June 29. Council of State to [Serjeant Dendy and his assistants ?] You Whitehall, are to repair to some post stage 20 miles from London, on the road towards York ; seize the letter mail going outward, and all other letters upon the mail rider, and present them by one of yourselves to Council ; the other shall then ride to the next stage, and seize the mail coming inwards, and bring the letters to Council, searching all persons that ride with the mail, or any others that ride post without warrant, and bring them before Council, or the Commissioners for Examinations. All officers civil and military to be assistants. With note of like orders for Chester road and the western roads. [/. 64, p. 497.] June 30. 94. John Samborne to [Sec. Nicholas]. I perceive by yours that the Caen. King had the news of that crying and barbarous action committed on the death of Lord Montrose, and that notwithstanding, His Majesty has ventured into Scotland ; I beseech the Lord to preserve and bless him, and those that are his true servants. I am very sorry you are so long wanting news from Lady Nicholas, and fear her letters have been intercepted, for if any had come safe to Kouen, they would have been sent from thence secure enough, but I will direct your letters as reported. I caimot remember you to Dr. Winston by word of mouth, as he was to depart suddeiily from Rouen, after I left for Orleans. I hope your sons are in good health with you. I wonder Mr. Jane 224 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. suffered that bill accepted by him to be returned protested upon that poor young man, John Cole, who had furnished the money so charitably, the want of which wiU put him in distress, and I beseech you to see that Mr Jane uses means to discharge this debt. [1 page.] June. 95. Order of the Estates of Parhament of Scotland, settling the Edinburgh, proportion of horse and foot for Orkney a.nd Zetland. [1 page, faded. Signed by A. Johnston, clerh registrar.] June ? 96. Instructions to muster masters in taking the musters of the new army, and preventing dead pay. 1. None of the officers or soldiers are to absent themselves from their quarter, without license from the general, major-general, or deputy ; every license is to be endorsed with the date, and if any exceed the time allowed, their entertainment is to be checked for so long as the general shall think fit, and a check book is to be kept for this purpose. 2. If any officer or soldier shall be absent at the muster, and no certificate of his furlough sent, his entertainment is also to be checked as absent. 3. Upon calling over every muster, the former ones are to be referred to, and a note made in the muster book of aU officers or soldiers absent or dead, and of all recruits since the last muster ; but no notice is to be taken of the latter until the captain, lieutenant, or ensign produces the person, and gives his name, that he may be duly entered in the muster book, and paid only from the time he entered the service. 4. No sick or maimed soldiers to be allowed upon muster, but on certificates of the physician or surgeon of the regiment, and of the minister or constable of the parish where they are left ; they are to be continued in the muster roll, but their wages not to be paid with the rest of the regiment, but reserved to be paid upon certificate by the general ; the like course to be taken for all officers and soldiers taken and imprisoned. 5. No pay is to be made to any officer that shall leave the service after the next mustei-, unless he has the general's leave before, and entered in the book previously. 6. Between each muster, no recruit shall enter into pay before he has been presented to you, and entered in your book, under the respective captain, and if any soldier dies or runs away between musters, his officer is to give you notice within 48 hours, that he may only be paid for the time of his service. 7. For soldiers or recruits absent, their officer is not to receive pay, unless an entry was made in your book. No new soldier to have any benefit of pay before he is entered upon the muster roll. 8. Between each muster, every captain, lieutenant, or ensign, once in every six days, shall give written notice of the names of every soldier of their company that shall die or run away ; any refusing or neglecting this shall have one day's pay checked out of their next pay, and delivered to the muster master, to be distributed STATE PAPEES. 225 1650. Vol. IX. bet-ween the inferior officers and soldiers of the said company, or to any other that shall inform of the false musters of that company. An account of the doings herein to be made to the Treasurers-at-War. 9. No muster master shaU take any money from any officer, but such fees and salary as the State shall appoint, upon pain of death. [2i pages.] July 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Major-General Harrison to put another company into Dover Castle, and dispatch Capt. Cannon to the castle. 3. The letter of Lord Newburgh intercepted referred to the Ad- miralty Committee. 4. 5001. to be provided by Mr. Walley for advancing the Lord General's regiment now in Lancashire, he to be repaid by the Trea- surer-at-War. [/. 64, p. 498.] July 1. Order of the Admiralty Committee, — on an order of the Council of State of 27 June, referring to them, upon conference with Dr. Walker, to prepare instructions to be sent to the generals of the fleet at Lisbon, — that Dr. Walker prepare a draft of the instructions on the case, as stated by the Admiralty judges, and in answer to the last dispatches from the Generals and the Parliament's agents to the Parliament and Council of State, and report the same on Wednesday. [I. 123, p. 369.] July 1. 97. Capt. Edw. Hall to the Council of State. This morning, after Liberty at Sea. a few hours' chase, I came up with a Scotch vessel, the master and men thereof all Scotch, which came lately from Rotterdam, bound for Scotland, and in which I found merchants' goods belonging to Scotchmen and passengers, some of whom are of quality, as commis- sioned officers for the Scotch king's army, and the rest inferior, as soldiers, or the like. The ship and goods, vsdthout diminution, and the passengers, I have sent to Newcastle River, to the protection of Sir Arthtn Hesilrigge, to be secured until your further order. I have also sent to Sir Arthur the bills of lading, being all the papers of concernment I could find, that her lading and goods may be compared therewith upon search, as the master wiU only confess in general terms that it is merchants' goods, [f page.] July 1. Levant Company to Sir Thomas Bendish, ambassador at Constan- London. tinople. Touching Geo. Ivate, whose petition and letter you have enclosed, we have nothing to say; he being now arrived here, we shall give him satisfaction. With reference to the reply of some of the factors, we know not what to answer, being wearied with the continual dissensions there, which are the more irksome to us from our incapacity to give them a restraint, which rests solely upon you, whose prudence in our affairs and the government of those under you must be the prime means of reducing all to order and union, and not any endeavour of ours at that distance. Therefore we again beseech you to make it your design to unite the spirits 2. T. 226 DOMESTIC 1650. Vo^- I^- of all, without aggravating offences, or acting ought towards any of the factors which they may interpret a depression of their interests, as we are advised has been done by you in several particulars. First, in your detention of our books of account, kept by Mr. Gough, from the view of the now succeeding treasurer, whereby he might have had a groundwork for his proceeding, and have given us an account of the condition we are in. This is not only an injury to us and the treasurer, but reflects upon you, whose account of 12,577 doUars, attested only by the hand of Petre, is hereby suspected, and the rather because by the former account, audited about a year before, you were a debtor 11,683 dollars. Next you are complained of for intermedling with the company's moneys (which is the proper office of the treasurer) by charging bills on Smyrna and paying the dragomen in R. f (to our loss of three or four per cent, for change) when they would be content with other species. We also fear that the treasurer has not received encouragement in collection of our dues, and preventing short entries and colouring of strangers' goods, he being taxed with defaming one against whom he had good proofs for colouring strangers' goods, and for short entries. At two courts there, most were ready to give oath therein, but the opposition of 2 or 3 hindered, although one was heard to say that he would deceive us as much as he could, without the least reprehension. We are also unsatisfied touching the 7,000 doUars of Mr. Barkeley, which should not be lost by us, and yet there is an addition of interest, making it 12,000 doUars. We give advertisement of this in hopes of satisfaction and remedy, which would be the better done were there a joint concurrence of hearts, hands, and coxmsels in om- affairs, which we desire you to embrace, with indifferent respect to all of our nation who are fit to be at courts (of which sort we do not account interlopers, servants, or such as have no business, or such as are not able to comply with their principals at home or creditors there). This impartiality would engage all in an equal care for promoting the common interest, and aUay the spirit of division amongst you. We hope more discretion from the factors than to attempt putting themselves under the pro- tection of any other, which we have inhibited, on penalty of being sent off the place to England by you, if they practice any such de- sign. If Sir Hen. Hyde or any other gives you wrong in that kind, you are to use your power for righting yourself and us. Help us out of debt, and encourage the treasurer in what he acts out of thrift to us. We intended to appoint another to siicceed Mr. Abney after the expiration of the year, but as he is not satisfied in the former trea- surer's accounts, for want of his books, and therefore unable to perfect his own, we have continued him a year longer. As to Mr. Browne at Tunis, we are sony for the misrepresentation to the Council of State, who wiU be easily satisfied upon a right apprehension of the matter. We are also sorry that you have to complain of being destitute of dragomen, by the absence both of STATE PAPEES. 227 1650. Vol. IX. Gregory and Vernon ; the latter has been represented as useless and negligent, in which ease you may dismiss him, and send him hither. Mr. Barkeley's creditors say that his books of account, pretended to have been carried away by Mr. Giffard, were left by him with Morris Evans, of whom you are to demand them, and send us an abstract thereof. [Levant Papers, vol. 4, pp. 135-137.] July 1. London. July 1. London. Levant Company to Jno. Abney, treasurer at Constantinople. We have expressed to the ambassador our sense of the particulars you complain of, viz., the delay in showing you Mr. Gough's books, his intermedling with the treasurer's business, and his want of assist- ance and encom-agement to you in the collection of our dues. We fear these distractions are created or aggTavated by particular per- sons of that factory, and therefore enclose a letter to aU of them, admonishing their better behaviour in future. Pray endeavour a general reconciliation, without which our affairs are not likely to prosper. They will succeed the better through your care in the receipt of oru- consulage and other duties, consulage upon goods duly entered here, and upon other goods, two dollars per cloth. The Husband will send you a list of all goods here fairly entered upon every ship. We have entreated his Lordship to countenance your endeavours, and to prohibit the persons mentioned by you as unfit to sit in the courts from having any voice therein. As for powder shot away upon the Grand Seignior or Vizier's com- mand, we shall allow the same only upon our general ships. Be as frugal and industrious as you can, until you see those things whereof you complain cleared, and can give us a fair account of our affairs, for which end we have appointed you our treasurer for one year longer. [Levant Papers, vol. 4, pp. 138, 139.] Levant Company to the Factors at Constantinople. We hoped your prudence and inclinations would have persuaded you to such a mutual confidence in each other than we should have heard of no more broils amongst you, but the breach is daily made wider, and all this fermented by some amongst yourselves, by your disobedience and disrespects to his Lordship, your contempt of his person, autho- rity, and proceedings, your making a party against him, and divulg- ing secrets of court, with a design of setting up a new agent of your own, and committing yourselves to his protection. This desperate attempt we advise you to forbear, and have ordered his Lordship to send home to England all accessory to any such practice. We con- jure you to a better correspondence among yourselves, and to desist from all acts that may tend to disunion, or have the appearance of a combination against him, or to make yourselves your own judges against our ambassador. Upon any offence or discontent, let the matter be fairly debated in court, and then represented to us by a joint letter from you, when we shall willingly own any advertise- ment or complaint from you, but not otherwise, as we hold it a means to continue those divisions which we labour to suppress. [Levamt Papers, vol. 4, pp. 139, 140.] p 2 228 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. July 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State send Col. Jas. Grey back in safe custody to the Lord General, in such manner as they think fit ; and that Parliament approves their proceedings against him. July 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider of some other fit persons to be joined with Colonels Ludlow and John Jones as Commissioners in Ireland, and prepare instructions for those Commissioners. July 2. Order in Parliament that Commissioners be sent to Ireland to take care of afiairs there, and to act according to instructions from Parliament. That Col. Edw. Ludlow, M.P., be appointed one of the Commis- sioners and Lieut.-General of the Horse in Ireland, and Col. John Jones, M.P., be one other of the said Commissioners. [I. 88, pp. 31- 32.] July 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Capt. Cannon appointed Deputy Governor of Dover Castle and Sandwich, to remain in person at Dover Castle, and not leave with- out order from Parliament, Council, or the Lord General, who is to give him a commission. 2. Col. Algernon Sydney to repair to Dover Castle, and take care of the place, the Council being informed that the enemy have some design upon it. 3. The Ordnance Committee to take care to furnish the Lord General's regiment with drums, colours, and other necessaries desired by him, out of the public stores. 4. Lord Grey, Sir Wm. Armyne, and Sir Gilbert Pickering to be a committee to make choice of six horses for the use of the Lord General, out of the horses that are come from Tutbury Race, and to consider how the rest, both here and at the race, may be disposed of ; likewise to take care that those who brought the horses are paid their expenses. 5. To send to the Lord General copies of the report of Council and the order of the House thereupon, that they send him the Scotch messenger. Col. Grey, with the misdirected letters, in safe custody, that his Lordship may return him back to Scotland ; also that they send some of the declarations, which may serve for an answer to the letters delivered to his Lordship from the President of the Parliament of Scotland. 6. To write Col. Deane to procure an exchange for John Wood, master of the Hopewell of London, now a prisoner in Jersey, and to enclose the petition of his wife on his behalf 7. The declaration of the Parliament of England, upon the marching of their army to Scotland, to be sent to Thomas May, to be translated into Latin, that it may be sent into foreign parts. 8. To write Col. Deane enclosing the petition of Elizabeth Gibbs, desiring an exchange for her husband. 9. To report to Parliament that, on their order to Council to think STATE PAPEES. 229 1650. "V-QL. IX. July 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) of some persons fit to be brought to trial before a High Court of Justice, they have pitched upon the following : Sir John Wintour, now prisoner in the Tower. Capt. John Randolph, taken in the Earl of Holland's insur- rection. Hen. Stanley, for endeavouring to take away a frigate belong- ing ^to the commonwealth. William, called Sir Wm. Davenant. Col. Gerard, prisoner in Carnarvon Castle, in arms in the rebel- lion of Ireland. Col. Legg, prisoner in Exeter. [J. 64, pp. 499, 500.] July 2. Admiralty Committee to the [Navy] Commissioners. We approve your proposition of sending 200 hogsheads of beef to the fleet at Lisbon, to be sold in case the fleet should not want it, and desire you to confer with Mr. Clarke, and other owners of the Trades' In- crease, for carrying the beef, and to request them to hasten her away. [/. 123, p. 369.] July 2. Bamaby Walsall, Mayor of Rochester, to the Admiralty Com- mittee. As to Thomas Play's information that I detained his net and sufiered others to use the like, I certify that I have not only detained Play's net, but other unlawful nets of several fishermen of Stroud and Rochester, by virtue of an Act of 3 Jas. I., which I shaU impartially execute on all offenders of this nature. [/. 123, p. 370.] July 3. Order in Parliament, upon the report of the Council of State by Thos. Challoner of the names of persons to be tried by the High Court of Justice, that Col. Gerard, now a prisoner in Carnarvon Castle, be one of the six persons to be so tried, but that Sir Wm. Davenant and Henry Stanley be not two of such persons, and that the Council of State present the name of one other to make up the number. [/. 88, p. 32.] July 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Next Sattirday morning appointed for giving audience to the Commissioner of HoUand, and the Earl of Salisbury, Lord Howard, Sir William Armyne, Mr. Bond and Challoner to be a Committee to consider the manner of his reception, and the giving him an audience. 2. The committee appointed to view the horses from Tutbury to appoint some person to offer for sale to-morrow all the colts which were brought up to the Mews, except those chosen for the Lord General, and take a note of the price offered for each horse ; and that being done, to return the horses to the stable, and the account to Council, that further order may be given therein. 3. 4,215/. to be prepared for the repair of the houses belonging to the commonwealth, by Michaelmas. 230 DOMESTIC 1650. "^o^- ^^ July 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. The former committee to whom the business was referred to consider where the money may be had. 7. Mr. Scott to consider the extraordinary charges of Mr. Down- ing, in his return out of Scotland. 8. The Ordnance Committee to take care that some battering pieces are speedily provided, to be sent to the Lord General. 9. The letters and papers from the Generals of the fleet before Lisbon to be reported to the House. 10. The Admiralty Committee to confer with Mr. Vane, as to the present condition of the fleet riding at Lisbon, and as to speedily supplying them with necessaries. 11. 2001. to be paid to Mr. Vane, to enable him to pay back so much taken up by him for the pubUe service, and a warrant to be drawn upon the money at Gm-ney House for that purpose. 12. Two blank commissions for horse to be prepared and sent to the Militia commissioners at Ely. 13. Col. Wauton to have 100?. advanced for repair of the works at Lynn and Crowland. 14. Capt. John Randolph to be the sixth man to be presented to Parliament to be tried by the High Court of Justice, he having been taken in the insurrection with the Earl of Holland. 15. The Ordnance Committee to give order that 20 barrels of powder be sent to Dover Castle. 16. The petitions of Mary Webb and John Richards referred to the Admiralty Committee. 17. Mr. Frost to pay the surgeons who cured Richard Afflet of the wounds he received in Aldersgate Street, upon the execution of a warrant by Council. 18. The Admiralty Committee to direct some ship to call for Mr. Strickland in Holland, and bring him over to England. [/. 64, 2-)i-). 502-504.] July 3. 98. Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commis- sioners attend this Committee to-morrow, at 3 p.m., on business of importance. [| page^ July 3. 99. Capt. Edw. Hall to the Council of State. Hearing of some Liberty, at Sea. Scotch ships that were to come for Scotland from Holland, in com- pany of a States' man-of-war, I placed two of your ships in the Frith, and myself plied to and fro for their interception. So upon Monday, the 1st inst., we espied flve sail, to whom we gave chase, and in the night fetched up three of them ; the other two, having a fresh gale of wind, ran ashore, which alarmed the country people about the Frith, and they rose in arms. One of those which ran ashore had 22 horses in hcsr ; one of the three which we took we fjund to 1)0 a States' man-o.f-war, whom, after some contest, we searched, but could find neither passengers nor anything else save his own stores, so I discharged him. The other two had Scotch merchants' goods and some passengers, the master and all the men Hotchiiiun ; therefore, aLCording to my instructions from the generals STATE PAPEES. 231 1650, Vol- IX. of the fleet, I have secured and sent them into Newcastle Eiver, under the protection of Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, until your further order. I trouble you so often only because I have received order from Col. Deane to acquaint you with all that happens. [1 page.] July 4. Order in Parliament — upon a letter from Colonels Edward Popham and Robert Blake, on board the Resolution at Portugal ; a letter from Charles Vane, resident for Parliament, to the King of Portugal, and a paper from Colonels Popham and Blake to the King of Portugal — that Charles Vane be called in and thanked for the good service done at Lisbon, and that a letter of thanks be written by the Council of State and signed by the Speaker, and sent to the Generals of the Fleet at Lisbon, and that the Council of State send such further instructions as they think fit. Chas. Vane having come to the bar, Mr. Speaker informed him that Parliament accepted his good services, and gave him the thanks of the House, and acquaiated him that if there were anything further to make known, the House was willing to hear it, whereupon he gave an account of all the proceedings both of himself and the Generals at sea with the King of Portugal. Resolved that the whole of that business be referi'ed to the Council of State, who are to see that justice is done to this commonwealth upon the kingdom of Portugal. Also to send particular and effectual instructions to the Generals of the fleet at Lisbon, and take a severe account of the abuse in the victuals sent to the fleet, and for punishment of the offenders. Also to consider the good service performed by Mr. Vane in his emj)loyment to Portugal. Also the best and speediest way to free the imprisoned merchants at Portugal. Also to examine the tumult at the committee of plundered ministers on 27 June last, and the carriage of Mr. Jenkins, minister of Christchurch, and do what they find necessary for the public peace. [/. 88, 2:>p. 33, 34.] July 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.'^ 1. The Admiralty Committee to take care that such things as they write for from Portugal as necessaiy are provided and sent. 2. The report of the Irish Committee, concerning Sir Robert Hannah, re-committed to them. 3. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Ai-myne, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Colonel Jones, and Mr. Bond to be a committee concerning Mr. Jen- kins' business, referred by the House, conferring with Mr. Scott. 4. Lord Commissioner Whitelock and Mr. Frost to i-eward the person employed by them for the remainder of the year, but not to exceed 100?. 1 From 5 to 21 July, inclusive, the day's proceedings of tlio Council of Stato are wanting ; the next fair order book, fi-om 5 July IGSO to 15 Kcli. 16.51, is missing, and tho draft order hook also up to 21 July ; but from 2i July 16.50 to 15 Feb. 1651, the proceedings ;irr.givcu from Iho draft order books. — Eu. 232 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- I^- Jiily 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. John Braithwaite to be paid 51. by Mr. Frost, for service done, and to have a protection to be in town without trouble, notwith- standing the late Act. 6. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the commission for the trial of marine offenders may be put into execution. 7. To write the treasurers of the money for casualties for county Norfollc, to pay the amount which has been expended by the town of Yarmouth for keeping marine prisoners, or show cause within 10 days why it should not be paid. 8. To write the sheriff of Southampton to send Eawlinson, the blind man, to Berkshire, to be tried for his offence there committed ; witnesses and prosecutors to be bound over. 9. Pass to be granted to Lord Fairfax to go beyond sea with two or three servants, but not delivered until he has petitioned Council for it. [/. 64, pp- 506, 507.] July 4. 100. Capt. Edw. Hall to the Council of State. Capt. Wyard of Liberty at Sea. the Adventure, a merchant ship hired into your service, and one of this squadron, has stayed a vessel boimd for Scotland, laden with merchants' goods and oats, intended for the horses sent over in the ship which we chased ashore. The master of the vessel is a Dutch- man, his men Scotchmen, and the goods belong to Scotch merchants. Capt. Wyard and his men have taken out of the ship much goods, including a box wherein were two bags, an old and a new one, richly embroidered with silver, gold, and pearl, with the arms of Scotland upon it, which I believe was for the Lord Keeper of Scot- land. The bags I have ordered Capt. Wyard to deliver to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge for your disposal. I have sent the ship to New- castle to be secured, as also the passengers, amongst whom are Mr. Charles Stuart's cook and coachman. I ordered Capt. Wyard to convoy her in there, not having put any of my men aboard, lest what his men have done should be attributed to them. This fact is not only a breach of the orders of Parliament and of the Generals of the Fleet, but will also reflect upon all in your service ; therefore if you please to call him to question about it, he may be found at Newcastle. On board the vessel which he took, was found a packet of letters, directed to Major-General Massey, which I enclose. P.S. — " I have happened of some of those persons specified in the list enclosed in the packet, which I have sent to Newcastle." [1 imge.] July 4. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order — on the petition of Lewis Marshal, a Frenchman, that his vessel, now building, may be discharged — that Capt. Penn survey her, and certify whether she can be made a man-of-war of, and whether her being employed into France may be any inconvenience to the commonwealth. Order, — upon the complaint of Thomas Play and some fishermen nf Stroud, that Bar. Walsall, maj^or of Rochester, seized and detained their fishing nets, and the committee having written to the mayor STATE PAPERS. 233 1650. July 4. WhitehaU. July 4. July 4. London. Vol. IX. to re-deliver them or show cause to the contrary, and he appearing this day and alleging that the said nets are forbidden by Act of Parliament of 3 Jas. I. — that the matter be referred to the said mayor and the aldermen of Rochester. [/. 123, pp. 372-375.] 101. Admiralty Committee to the [Navy] Commissioners. On reading the letters to-day in Parliament from the Generals of the Fleet at Lisbon, complaints are made of defects in the beef and pork of the ships that last went thither; the House, ill resenting the same, recommended the Council of State to take account thereof, and punish the offenders, and the Council of State referred it to us to take care for a speedy supply of those defects. Certify the names of the guilty parties, also what is fit to be done by way of supply, to be sent to the fleet at Lisbon. There is likewise information of the want of men to man their ships, in regard of the extraordinary occasion they have for them ; consider of the best and most expeditious course for providing as many men as you can spare, and of the way of sending them to the fleet, and also of the speedy effecting of all things, desired by you to be done, debated at this committee this day, in presence of Mr. Holland. We enclose the Council's order for making provision for the next wiuter's fleet to the number of 3,000 men, which we desire may be done. Order the Constant Warwick, which is come into Plymouth, to be rigged, victualled, and fitted to sea with all expedition, to return to the fleet at Lisbon. {Also I. 123, p. 372.] Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. The greatest want in the fleet at Lisbon is men to man their ships, as they have to man the ships they have taken out of their own fleet. On conference with one of the Navy Commissioners, we think the best and soonest course is for you to spare 30 or 40 men out of each of the ships of your squadron, so as to supply them with 400 or 500 men, and furnish yourself out of ports and places in the West, and out of such ships as you shall meet with homeward bound. We have written the Navy Commissioners to impress men for your supply, as also to fit out the Constant Warwick, now at Plymouth. We desire you not to dispose of her upon any other service, she being to return to Lisbon, and we desire you to order the hiring of some fit ship to go with her, to help to carry men and provisions to the fleet before Lisbon. Certify us in what places you would have the provision made for the winter fleet, what proportion in each place, and for what number of men, that it may be timely done. [J. 123, p. 373.] 102. Geo. Edwards alias T. Coke to Rich. Smith, alias Col. Thorn- hill, Rotterdam. I arrived in London a few days since. I have been with your countryman, D. R., but could not draw any engagement from him with us, but only general expressions that he will be ready upon any probable opportunity ; he was very apprehensive of the dangers of the times, but his speech mingled with many professions 234 DOMESTIC 1650. July 4. Edinburgli. July 4. St. Andrew's. July 5. Vol. IX. of affection to us. Fairfax has delivered up his commission, and CromweU, as General, has marched with the whole army north- ward, with intention to invade Scotland. Several troops and com- panies, since the General relinquished, have refused to march into Scotland. Pray quicken the acceptance of those bills and letters of credit you sent from Antwerp by G. W., but I cannot advise you as yet to come into this coimtry, until our trade be a little better settled. I have not time to send you an 104.016 but wiU by the next. People here are generally very timorous and faint hearted. [Copy | p.] 103. Order of the Parliament of Scotland, that as the King has arrived, according to the invitation given him, and subscribed the Covenants, granted the demands of the Parliament, and agreed to follow its advice, he enter at once into the exercise of his royal power ; and that, for preventing danger from intestine commotions, preserving peace, and ordering aU things according to the Covenant, a grand committee of well qualified persons be appointed, by whose advice the King is to act, and who are to have the power formerly vested in the Committee of Estates, in the interval of Parhament, to dispose of the forces of the kingdom, and augment their number. With note that the Estates of Parliament approve thereof, and have appointed 15 to be the quorum, whereof three are to be of the Estates. [1 sheet, draft, much corrected and defaced.] 104. Earls of Cassilis and Lothian, Sir John Smith, and Alex. Jeffray to the Marquis of Argyle, president of the committee for ordering His Majesty's journey and gists. The King has now come to this place upon your last letter. Two other letters from the Par- liament about the journey only came when we were so far advanced that we could not stay in the places found for us, but we would have stayed at Dundee, if your letter had not set down this night to be here, and Saturday at Falkland ; and yet within this half hour, we have been informed by a servant from the Earl of Annandale that nothing is yet laid in there but stuff for four rooms ; and so for provisions for the mouth, it seems what the Earl has for his private use must be trusted to. We give you this notice, notwith- standing the King will go from hence on Saturday, for it wiU be enough for this town, having had so short warning, to entertain His Majesty tiU then. [If pp.] Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order to the collectors for prize goods to pay 5?. to the wife of Edm. Bamfield, now on the St. Andrew, in part of her liusband's wages, to he reimbiirsed when the ship comes in to be paid off. Like order to pay 51. to Mary Wcljb, whose husband, Rich. Webb, was drowned with divovK others while going on board the President at Milfovd Haven, and who has travelled from Milford to London tV)! iclii'f; this not to bo a pifccdent. Order that Cn-pt. Harrison or the Commander-in-Chief in the Downs, ;;('u'h collector's hands without discovery, through the comiivance of such agents, and as the trouble of collecting- (jf faich an-ears will be so gieat that no 252 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. agent will undertake the bringing of them in upon the allowance in the pound formerly given, this Committee wish to be invested with the following powers : — 1st. To call the said agents and collectors to account, and to report their neglects and miscarriages to the Council of State, that such order may be given as shall be thought fit. 2nd. To displace such agents as they find faulty, and place others in their room. 3rd. To increase the salary already allowed to agents and assist- ants for bringing in the said arrears, to a proportion not exceeding Is. in the pound more than is now allowed, and that order be given for such allowances. [/. 8, j)p. 9-14.] July 24. Admiealty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order on the petition of John Ferrett and other Frenchmen, that Giles Barrow complained of therein, attend next Saturday morning, as also Mr. Berry. Order on a reference from the Council of State as to what should be done with the Scottish ships taken before the printing of the declaration of Parhament, and also on reference of the petitions of John Hendrix of Amsterdam, of Burr Troulsenn, of Borkherd Sallett, of Hope Johnson, and of Vincent de la Barr, with the papers from the Commissioners of Customs, that the Judges of the Admiralty and Dr. Walker consider the cases, and send in their reports on Saturday. [1.123,^^.397,399.] July 24. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As the victuals in the ships upon the Irish coast are well nigh spent, especially those of the Paragon, Dragon, and William, appointed to block up Limerick and Galloway, and as the Guinea frigate, which was likewise ordered upon that service, has since come to Portsmouth to re-victual, and the victuallers who were con- tracted with to victual the ships upon that coast are yet in town, say what care is taken for the supply of those ships, that the service may not suffer by neglect. You are to order the persons appointed for that employment to repair to their charge, and take other courses for this supply. It would be of ill consequence if those ships that are blocking up Limerick and GaUoway should be forced to come over here to re-victual, and thereby cause relief to 'be given to the enemy, for want of shipping on that coast. [/. 123, p. 399.] July 24. Admiralty Committee to the Commander in the Downs. The inhabitants of Burnham and other places in Essex have sustained great losses by having their boats taken out of the river, their good.s plundered, and themselves carried away prisoners to France, and other places, by pirates and pilfering men of war of the enemy, and they pray that a man of war may be appointed for guarding those coasts. This petition being referred to us by the Council of State, and seeing, on perusal of the station of the usual fleet ap}iuinted by the Generals of the fleet, that there are three vessels STATE PAPEES. 253 1650. Vol. IX. ordered to attend convoys from Dover and Margate, and to ply in the river's mouth, and amongst the sands, we order that two or three of the nimblest of them constantly ply along the Essex coast, and that one of them look into Burnham once in three or four days, and the rest of them be employed as convoys to such vessels as come with provisions from Essex and Kent to London. [/. 123, p. 400.] July 2.5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Rob. Tracy to have liberty to stay in town 14 days, Dr. Downton having certified that he is fallen into bloody flux, and cannot remove without danger of his life. 2. The petition of Robt. Jacob and Jno. Key referred to the com- mittee for Examinations. 3. The 500 men of Col. Sexby's regiment to march into Hamp- shire. 4. To write the Lord General that Council have thought fit to employ Colonels Lidcot, Sexby, and Gill's regiments in England, in order to making up a reserve for the army gone into Scotland. 5. To write the Lord Deputy that the forces before mentioned, which were designed for Ireland, are now ordered to the service of England, which Council doubts not will prove effectual to the service there. 6. The Militia Commissioners for Sussex who are justices of the peace, to examine the condition of Raggat, prisoner in Horsham, and either continue him in prison, or discharge him, he taking the engagement and giving security for good behaviour and appear- ance before Council, within 10 days after warning left at his house in Sussex. 8. Mr. Owen, merchant of London, to appear before Council next Saturday at 9 a.m. 9. Mr. Fleetwood to have 30Z. advanced to him on account, to enable him to accompany the prisoners now going to the army advanced into Scotland. 11. 8^. more, besides the former 100^. to be sent to Mr. Fisher at Madrid, to bring him home. 12. Col. Lidcot's regiment to be immediately ordered to march through Lancashire to Carlisle, and there receive further orders from the General, or in his absence, from the Governor of Carlisle. 13. To write to Col. GiU to send an account of how far he pro- ceeded in raising his regiment, and to quicken him to complete it, and march to Carlisle, where order shall be taken for musterino- and' maintaining them. 14. To write Col. Sexby to give immediate account of the state his regiment is in, and to march five of his companies of 100 in each to Yarmouth, Lovingland, and Flegg, for securincr those places. 15. 1,000 backs, brests, and potts, to be delivered to Major General Harrison, who is to distribute them as is most conducible to our present safety, and give an account thereof. [/. 8, pp. 14-16 1 254 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. July 25. 116. Commissioners for Charitable Uses for Ireland to the Com- mittee of Accounts at the Duchy House. As Alderman Fouke has delivered in an account of moneys received by him from the officers of the Custom House in London that contributed towards the relief of the distressed Protestants of Ireland, and that such account, together with the roll he received the same by, is now in your custody, we desire you to permit the bearer, Mr. Tarleton, Clerk to the Commis- sion, to peruse and copy it. [1 page.] July 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Goring House to be used for quartering some of the soldiers appointed for the guard of Parliament. 2. To wiite Col. Willoughby, enclosing Sir H. Vane's letter, and desire him to put the matter into execution, with all care and diligence. 3. To write the Militia Commissioners for Kent and Sussex, to get their forces in readiness with all speed, for defence of their counties. 4. Mr. Scott to report Lord Newburgh's intercepted letter to the House, and inform them that his Lordship has an office in Chanceiy, and to desire them to declare their pleasure about it. 5. The letters to Colonels Lidcot, Gill, and Sexby, to be fairly copied, signed, and sent. 6. The letter of Lieut.-Col. Salmon from Hidl, of the 23rd inst., referred to the Ordnance Committee. 7. The clerk of the parish of Mary, Milk Street, to be sent for and examined by the Committee for Examinations, as to his for- bidding Mr. Case to read the Parliament's declaration upon the marching of their army into Scotland. 8. Sir H. Mildmay authorised to send for Mr. Leigh, to give his testimony in the business of Mr. Case. 9. To warn the Council to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. 10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Oxford, enclos- ing the information against Mr. Archer, minister of Summerton, and desire them to examine the charge against him, and if they find the matter proved, to prepare the charge, and send him up in safe custody. 11. Thomas Whitegreave, of Burton, and Fras. Comberford of Bradley, added to the Militia Commissioners for county Staffiard. [/. 8, pp. 16-18.] July 26. Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings. To report to Council that 400,000 lbs. of biscuit, 180 tons of cheese, and 2,000 quarters of oats, above the proportions already contracted for, should be immediately contracted for and sent to Berwick, for the army, and the treasurers-at-war be ordered to pay for them, as also for the freight, and that fit persons should be appointed by Council to contract for the said provisions, and to provide shipping for their transportation. That it should be left to this committee to employ such as they think fit in making the contract. [I. 8, p. 18.] STATE PAPERS. 255 1650. , ^°^-^^- July 26. Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. To report to Council that 320?. should be paid to the oiEcers, clerks, and labourers of the Ordnance Office, as an extraordinary, m consideration of their great labours in the last year's service. Also that two barrels of powder, with match and ball, should be allowed to the Lord General's regiment of foot, until they come up to the army. [/. 8, f. 19.] July 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Capt. Moyse to have pay for a troop of 100 dragoons, he bring- ing to muster 40 troop horses and 40 dragoons. 2. The soldiers in the Tower to be a guard to the ports of the same, and the warders to be discharged from their attendance. 3. The children of the late King, now under the care of the Countess of Leicester, to be removed, in pursuance of the order of Parliament. 4. The committee for Examinations to consider of the manner of sending the late King's children to Carisbrook Castle, and report on Monday morning. 5. Sir Wm. Waller to be remanded to Windsor Castle, and there to remain prisoner as formerly, until further order, and Sir John Clotworthy to be sent prisoner to WaUingford Castle. 6. Major-Gen. Browne to be removed prisoner to Warwick Castle. 7. Twenty pounds to be paid to Capt. Bishop for the discharge. [/. 8, p. 20.] July 27. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Report of Wm. Clarke and John Exton, Admiralty Judges, and Dr. Wm. Walker, Judge Advocate, on the Scotch ships, and the petitions referred to them on 24 July, that unless the petitioners make the suggestions of their petitions upon oath in the Admiralty, the referees cannot give any opinion thereupon. Order that the petitioners, John Hendrix and others, make the suggestions in their several petitions upon oath acccordingly. [/. 123, ff. 402-3.] July 27. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. There was a petition pre- ferred to the Council of State by John Webb, who has been much abused by the major part of the inhabitants of Barbadoes, by in- flicting a most barbarous sentence upon him, for justifying the Parliament's proceedings ; the Council specially recommend him to this committee for employment upon one of the State's ships. You are to take him into your care, and place him in such way as you shall find him capable. [/. 123, f. 403. /See Colonial Calendar, 1650, June 29.] July 29. Council op State. Day's Proceediags. 1. Col. Sydney to be sent for, to confer with him about some business of consequence. 2. Capt. Cannon to give a written relation of what he has dis- covered by word of mouth. DOMESTIC 256 1650. Vol. IX. July 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. Order to be given to Capt. Cannon to proceed to Dover, and command there as deputy governor, observing orders from Parlia- ment, Council of State, the Lord General, and Major-Gen. Harrison. 4. To write Capt. Baskett, governor of Cowes Castle, to make enquiry whether the horses he mentions aboard the Dutch ships are Dutch horses, and bound for the Caribee Islands, and if so, then to let them pass. 5. To write him also that the perishable goods he speaks of be delivered, if they be such as will not endure until sentence is passed, and that care be taken that there is no embezzling. 6. The instructions for Anth. Mildmay, for carrying the late King's children from Pencester [Penshurst] to the Isle of Wight, approved. 7. Mr. Scott to report to Parliament the intelligence from Scotland, and move the House to pass the Act cutting off all commerce with Scotland. 8. The Ordnance Committee to give order for arming 500 men ot Col. Sexby's regiment, which are to march to Yarmouth. 9. The Army Committee to give order for mustering Col. Sexby's regiment. 10. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report to Parliament that Council, having discovered a design against Parliament, have ordered a search and seizure of all the horses in the city and parts adjacent, so as to prevent use being made of them by those who were in the design, which, although nearly breaking out, may now be prevented. 11. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge that Council conceives the article of the Act he mentions is clear, that they may raise men proportionably, and has given order to have 2,000 muskets and 1,000 pikes sent down to the State's magazine ; and if any are em- ployed for the use of the country, they must be paid for, so that the magazine may be re-supplied. 12. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge what has been already sent him, in order to his drawing a party together for the defence of the northern parts about Carlisle, and to desire him to use expe- dition therein ; also to say that Col. Lidcot, with 500 men, and Col. Gill's regiment of foot are ordered towards him, as also the regiment lately raised in Lancashire for the Lord General ; with which, and the addition of such forces of the militia of the northern counties as he shall think fit, he is to draw towards Carlisle, for the defence of those parts. 13. The Ordnance Committee to consider and give order for aim- ing the regiments of Colonels Lidcot, Gill, and Sexby. 14. Capt. Penn's business referred to the Admiralty Committee. 15. Lady Mabella Finch to have a pass for Holland, and to carry some trunks and household stuff for her use there, provided that, under covert thereof, she carries nothing prejudicial to the State. 16. Roswell to be committed to the Gatehouse, for seditious practices, both in the pulpit and elsewhere, and to remain there imtil lie gives security for his future good abearance. STATE PAPERS. 257 1650. Vol. IX. July 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 17. John Bright and Mr. Heyward, employed in the Navy Office at Chatham, to be discharged, for countenancing Mr. Roswell, a seditious preacher. 18. Francis Owen of London, merchant Stranger, and his accusers, to. be heard to-morro"w. 19. Lieut.-Col. Jamut's petition referred to the committee for Examinations. 22. In order to the removing of the Duke of Gloucester and his sister to Carisbrook Castle, Anth. Mildmay and his wife are to take a coach and go to Penshurst, and thence attend the Duke and his sister, until they are transported. 23. To write the Earl and Countess of Leicester signifying the Parliament's pleasure as to the removal of the Duke and his sister out of this commonwealth, and to desire they may be furnished with all necessary and fit accommodation. 24. The charge of their removal, transportation, and maintenance, until further order of Parliament, to be paid out of the pensions assigned forth of the revenue. 25. The Duke and his sister to make choice which of their ser- vants shall attend them, but not to exceed eight. 26. Major General Harrison to take care for fit convoy to bring them to such place at the sea side as he shall judge most fit for their transportation to the Isle of Wight; the port, way, manner, and convoy being wholly left to him. 27. The plate, hangings, bedding, and other stuff belonging to the commonwealth now at Penshurst to be brought back to London. 28. The Council being informed that Greenwich House, which is a place of strength, is filled with malignants and disaffected persons, by whom use may be made of it against the public peace. Sir Hen. MUdmay (to whom Parliament has committed the care and keeping of that house) is to remove aU families and persons out of the same of whose fidelity there is not very good assurance, and especially Mr. Babington and his family ; and none are to be suffered to lodge there for the future but such as he will answer for. 29. The following instructions to be given to Anth. Mildmay for removing Henry Stuart, third son of the late King, and the Lady Elizabeth, his daughter, from Penshurst to Carisbrook Castle :— (1.) Tou are to repair to the Earl and Countess of Leicester at Penshurst in Kent, and deliver them the letters from the Council of State. (2.) Upon consultation with Major Gen. Harrison, you are so to order your journey as to be there punctually to the time the Major-general shall appoint. (3.) You are to receive the said Henry Stuart and Lady Elizabeth from the Earl and Countess, and attend them, under such convoy as shall be appointed by the Major General, to such port as he shall give directions, in order to their transportation to Carisbrook. 2. 1, 258 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. July 29. CoxJNCiL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cont) (4.) You are to take witli you from town two coaches, with six horses a piece, for their better accommodation, to the waterside. (5.) You are to take care that fit and necessary provision be made for them, both ia their journey and also at Carisbrook, until order is given for their transportation out of the limits of the commonwealth. (6.) You are not to suffer any other ceremony to be used than what is fit for and due to a gentleman, neither at table, nor in the journey, nor otherwise. (7.) When you arrive at Carisbrook, you are to take care they are safely kept under such g-uard as Colonel Sydenham, the Governor of that island, shall appoint, and certify the Council of your arrival there. (8.) Upon consultation with the Earl and Countess, you are to see that such bedding, hangings, plate, &c., as they now have, and as you judge necessary, may be carried from Penshurst to Caris- brook, for their use while they continue there. [/. 8, pp. 22-27.] July 30. Order ia Parliament that the Council of State consider of the declarations from Scotland, and report to the House what they think fit to be done. July 30. Order in Parhament that the Council of State consider what carriages are fit to be allowed to each regiment of horse. [/. 88, pp. 35, 36.] July 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Lord General that the regiment to be raised in Lancashire is appointed to be part of the reserve, and to desire him to give order to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to command in chief that reserve. 2. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to the like eifect. 3. The Irish Committee to consider of the making of a second supply of provisions to the army, increasing the proportion of biscuit and horse corn. 4. The Irish Committee to prepare letters to be sent to the Lord Deputy of Ireland, Sir C. Coote, and Col. Venables, concerning the sending of a party from the North of Ireland to Scotland, for divert- ing the Scotch army. 5. To report to Parliament that the Lord General has thought fit, upon his marching into Scotland, to draw five companies out of the garrison of Newcastle, and five out of Berwick, and to put them under the command of Col. Monk, by reason of which the strength of those garrisons is very much lessened ; and to move that Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and Col. Fenwick may be empowered to recruit their regiments to their former number, and that Col. Monk's regi- ment may be taken on to the establishment. 6. The Admiralty Committee to provide three vessels to be sent to the Frith, to ply up and down there, for the stopping the supplies of the Scotch army. STATE PAPEES. 259 1650. Vol. IX. July 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 7. The Ordnance Committee to provide 7,000 pioneers' tools for the army. 8. The order of Parliament concerning the allowing of carriages to the army referred to the committee which meets with the army officers. 9. To write Col. Deane that, if the condition of affairs in the West will permit his being spared, he is to come this way, ia respect to the army in the north, and the hindering of trade between the Low Countries and Scotland ; but in case he cannot come, he is to send such ships as he can spare, and as are most fit for the service. 10. To refer to Parhament that Council conceive it necessary, ia regard of the many designs which are on foot in the adjacent counties, that the troop of horse commanded by Gapt. Smith in Oxfordshire should be taken on to the establishment, for three months. 11. Capt. Fauconbridge to forbear making any further payment to the Earl or Countess of Leicester, on account of the allowance made to the late King's children, and to pay Capt. Anth. Mildmay 200?. upon account, for removing the said children from the Earl of Leicester's House to the Isle of Wight. 12. 20s. to be given to the two soldiers of Col. Berkstead's regi- ment who apprehended the man iu Paternoster Kow, who was preaching sedition. 13. WOliam Hanmer, of the Fens, county Flint, and his apothe- cary, to have license to repair to the Bath, and remaiu there three months, he entering into recognizance of 1,000?., with two sureties, that he will not act anything to the prejudice of the commonwealth. 14. Capt. Morgan to be set at liberty, on entering into recognizances of 500?. to leave town within five days, and not act anything pre- judicial to the commonwealth. [J. 8, pp. 29-31.] July 30. Warrant of the Council of State to the Treasurers-at-war, that — as by order of Parliament the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is allowed lOZ. a day from the date of his patent, dui'iag the time he continued in England, and 2,000?. a quarter on his arrival ia Ireland, which is not to be part of any salary or emolument he may receive as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and ia order that the honour of the common- wealth may be upheld, ia the supply of the Lord Lieutenant's place by Hen. Ireton, Lord Deputy, the said payment of 2,000?. is to be continued till further order : — they pay the said money on receipt of the Lord Lieutenant or Lord Deputy. [/. 100, p. 120.] July 30. Order of the Admiralty Committee, on the petition of John Ferrett and other Frenchmen, that Lord Grey report to Council that the committee sent for and examiaed the searchers complained of in the said petition, and returns their answer, and the petitioners' examination. [/. 123, p. 407.] July 30. 117. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We concur Whitehall, ia your proposal to supply the ships at Galloway and Limerick, by R 2 260 DOMESTIC 1650. "^o^- I^- sending victuals from Plymouth for three months, by the end whereof the contract for Kinsale will commence ; expedite the same accord- ingly, and provide some ship for transport of the victuals, which we would have sent into the Shannon River, where the said ships ride. We have written Col. Deane, to prevent thfe coming in of ships to victual at Bristol. The Council of State have referred it to us to provide three vessels something bigger than shaUops, to be sent down to the Frith, to ply up and down for stopping the supplies of the Scotch army ; inquire where any such vessels are now to be had that wiU carry oars, and what rates, and when they will be ready to sail, for there is extraordinary occasion of them to be sent to the north with all speed. If there be none ready made, cause three vessels to be provided, and let us know when they will be ready, and their charge ; they must be speedily provided, or it will be fruitless. You are likewise to give notice to the master builders of the six new frigates to attend us on Friday, to give an account of their forward- ness. They were to be ready to sail by the end of this month ; send to Mr. Pett to be here at the same time, and return us such certificates concerning them as are now with you. In pursuance of an order of Council of the 24th inst., to provide one or more ketches to go to the fleet at or about Lisbon, to bring back the state of affairs there with all speed, provide one or more shaUops accordingly. [1;^ pages. Aiso I. 123, pp. 404, 405.] July 30. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. The Navy Commissioners intimate that the President frigate has arrived at Bristol to victual, by order of the Lord President of Munster ; that they know not how to supply her without much expense of time in that harbour, and that, notwithstanding all their former desire to avoid victualling of ships in that harbour, they find that the captains are ambitious of bringing their ships thither, and refuse to go to Plymouth, where they know victuals are always ready for them. The Navy Com- missioners having desired us to write you to prevent this expense for the future, you are to use your endeavours to do so. [/. 123, p. 405.] July 31. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take speedy course for removing Major George Gill from his command, and that he be disabled ever after from further employment. [/. 88, p. 36.] July 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Next Friday afternoon appointed for preparing the further instructions to be sent to the Generals of the fleet, now riding before Lisbon. 2. 101. to be paid to Susan Bowen by Mr. Frost, for giving intelli- gence to the State. 3. 201. to be paid to Col. Fox, by way of advance, for his present subsistence in his sickness. 4. The petition of Col. Fox, with the annexed certificate, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Bond. STATE PAPERS. 261 1650. Vol. IX. July 81. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) o. None of the stones lying in Paul's churchyard to be removed, without order of Parliament or Council. 6. The statues of King James and the late King, standing at the west end of Paul's, to be thrown down and broken to pieces, and the inscription on the stone work under them deleted, and a letter written to the Lord Mayor and coiirt of Aldermen to see this put in. execution. 7. The statue of the late King standing at the Exchange, London, to be demolished, by having the head taken oif, and the sceptre out of his hand, and this inscription to be written " Exit tyrannus Regum ultimus, anno primo restitutes libertatis Anglice 1648," and this to be done between this and Saturday next. 8. Arthur Trevor to have liberty to stay in town for 14 days, after the expiration of his former license. 9. To acquaint Sir Theodore Mayherne with what the Lady Eliza- beth has written the Council, concerning her unfitness to remove, in regard of her ill health, and concerning which she refers to his certificate, and to desire him to certify his opinion thereon. 10. The power to displace any of the servants about the late King's childi-en to be added to Capt. Mildmay's instructions. 11. The petition of Capt. John Greene referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with the Admiralty Judges. 12. To write the Committee for Plundered ministers to send the examinations concerning Mr. Ai'cher, of Summerton, county Oxford, which wiU be returned when perused. 13. Reference of the petitions of Peter Sartillion, and the mer- chants of the Hanse Towns in Germany, to the Militia Committee. [/. 8, pp. 32-34.] July 31. Committee of Council which meets with the Officers of the Aemy. Day's Proceedings. To report to Council that Capt. Smith's troop ought not to be limited to any time for their continuance upon the establishment, and that it should be added to the establishment, in relation to the garrisons of Windsor, WaUingford, and Oxford. That Mr. Scott be authorised to pay money laid out by Major Gen. Harrison for scoutmasters, and intelligences, until order be taken for defraying that charge some other way. [/. 8, p. 34.] July 31. 118. Rob. Coytmor to the Na-vy Commissioners. The employ- ment of the Samuel shaUop for Guernsey will be fruitless, as two mariners taken by five men-of-war under Beachey report that those ships had put 18 months' provision into Guernsey Castle. The Falcon might do for the northern service, and these are two others likely at Deptford and Portsmouth. There is great need of them. [1 page.] July ? 119. Request to the Council of State that moneys payable for ordnance stores be made payable to Major Gen. Harrison, Lieutenant of Ordnance, and issued by him on debentures from the Ordnance Officers allowed by the Council, according to the duties of his office. 262 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. IX. as treasurer, appointed by Parliament ; the moneys to be entered by the Clerk of the Ordnance in debtor and creditor account, as formerly, according to the mle observed by the Navy Committee. [| page-] July ? 120. Victuallers of the Navy (Thos. Alderne, Wm. Beale, John Limber, Rich. Preice, and Denis Gauden) to the Admiralty Com- missioners, Whitehall. We have taken up 23 ships, total 3,325 tons, to carry provisions to the fleet, on the following terms : — 1. The masters to have power to secure and press men for their ships to and from Newcastle. 2. Convoy to be allowed. 3. For extraordinary charge in taking in and delivering out provisions, and for wages and victuals, 71. per tun allowed to Newcastle or to any place nearer. 4>. To wait not more than 14 days to take in victuals, and six to deliver them. 5. If sent beyond Newcastle, freightage to be allowed accord- ingly, and convoy back thither. 6. Each master to give a receipt for his provisions, and deliver them out by receipt. Other ships have offered themselves, but these suffice at present ; we want directions how to lade them. We think five months' pro- visions should be put on the Essex, and what is lacking to be supplied by the victualling ships. [If pages.] July ? 121. Note of nine masters of vessels who agree or refuse to contract with the State by the ton. [| page.] July ? 122. Capt. Thos. Thompson to the Admiralty Commissioners. Riding near Newcastle, I received an order from Gen. Monk to depart with the George of Leith, leaving the other vessels if they did not come out (which they could not for the east wind) in Tyne- mouth, under care of Capt. Lilburne and the captain of the Sparrow. Monk also orders me to convoy to Inverness a vessel laden with provisions for the army. [| page.] July ? 123. Hen. Roach and Wm. Wood to the [Navy Commissioners]. We hope the ship bound for Scotland will be ready in five or sis days. Please send an officer to procure an order from the Lord General to Col. Fitch at Inverness for 400?. or 5001., to carry on the business there, to be paid by our appointment, for masts, land carriage, and workmen. If the country be not quiet, we shall need a guard. [| page.] July ? 124. Note of the cost of 100 tents for Scotland 1001. 18s. 4>d., also of a tent for his excellency [Cromwell's] own use 46L 4s. Od. [1 page.] July. Book of warrants relating to provision of and payment for ord- nance from August 1649 to July 1650. All calendared under their respective dates. [1. 117. Small folio, parchment bound, 6 1 written and many blank pages.] STATE PAPEES. 263 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 1. Order in Parliament — upon report from the Council of State by Sir Hen. Mildmay, that they, having discovered a design of great danger to Parliament, gave order for a search and seizure of all the horses in the city and parts adjacent, to prevent their being used by those engaged in such design : — that the House approves of what the Council has done, and what has been done by the several mihtias, and other officers and persons employed in seizing and securing of horses. [/. 88, p. 36.] Aug. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Matthew Alured to be colonel of the regiment of foot which was raised by Major Geo. Gill. 2. Mr. Bond to attend the Irish Committee, and take care that the provisions ordered for the army in Scotland are hastened. 3. The instructions to be sent to the Generals near Lisbon to be considered next Monday. 4. To write Col. Alured concerning his taking the command of a regiment, desiring him to pursue orders sent to Col. Gill. 5. The papers of Sir Thomas Wroth and others to be considered to-morrow. 6. Piccadilly House assigned to Col. Berkstead, for quartering as many of his soldiers as he thinks fit. 7. To wi'ite the Lord General of the resolution of Parliament con- cerning the removal of Col. Gill, and to desire him to give a com- mission to Col. Matthew Alured to command in his place. 8. AH the doors opening into both the Spring Gardens, except the door out of the house of Lord Edward Howard, and that of Mynheer Schaeph, to be shut up, and the doing thereof referred to Major Gen. Harrison. 9. Major Gen. Harrison and Col. Berkstead to appoint guards to particular places in Whitehall which are of consequence, and may be easily forced. 10. Col. Wm. EjTe, prisoner in Warwick Castle, to be released, on recognizances in 1,000?. to appear before Council within 20 days after summons, take the engagement, and be of good behaviour, j 11. Lord Grey to go to county Leicester, to forward the settling of the militia according to the late Act of Parliament. 13. To write the Countess of Leicester to repair to her own house at Penshurst, to receive the further order of Coimcil concerning the removal of the late King's children, who are under her charge. 14. The committee for examinations or the Lord President to examine such prisoners as Col. Berkstead shall apprehend, and to dispose of them as they deserve. 15. The letter of the Lord Deputy of Ireland, from the leaguer before Waterford, referred to the Irish Committee. 16. The justices of peace for county Leicester to proceed in the desire of Sir Wolstan Dixie according to the Act of Parliament. [/. 8, pp. 34-36.] Aug. 1. 125. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Having occa- Whitehaii. sion to use 600 or 700 tons more of shipping to carry provisions to 264 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^• Berwick, we desire you to freight, as formerly, so many ships as necessary. If they be ships that carry some force, it will be the better, in regard the ships for convoy may be sometimes otherwise employed. ' And as we shall frequently have occasion to send pro- visions as aforesaid, we desire you from time to time to freight such and so many vessels as you shall be desired by the Admiralty Com- mittee, and to enter into charter party with them, and we will take care to see them satisfied here, upon conclusion of the voyage, and on returning certificates of the delivery of their lading. We also desire that the ships now to be freighted may be ready to take in their lading on Monday morning next, to which end we have appointed Thos. Hardingham, master of the Thomas of Yarmouth, and Peter Dudgeon, master of the Patience of Yarmouth to attend you. [1 page.] Aug. 1. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] As there will be occasion for some time to freight vessels weekly, for carrying provisions to Berwick, the Committee think the annexed letter ought to be reported to the Council of State, to be sent to the Navy Commissioners. The Council of State having, by the annexed warrant of 10th May last, ordered the Treasurers-at-War to pay 5001. to Benjamin Whit- combe (out of the 4,000Z. upon the 105,000/1. upon Goldsmiths' Hall, over and above the moneys appointed to be sent out of that Treasury into Ireland) according to a bill drawn upon Council by Mr. Walters and Capt. Cook, which the treasurers refuse to do, as there is only 3,500?. remaining of the said 105,000/!., and there- fore desire that the warrant may run to pay the said 5001. out of the said 3,500?., the Committee report that the first warrant should be taken in and cancelled, and a new warrant issued to the Treasurers to pay Whitcombe 500?. out of the 3,500?. "The Lord Deputy having contracted with Major George Walters to carry over 500 recruits to Ireland, he should give security for raising, marching, and transporting them to the waterside at his own charge, and without disorder or free-quartering ; and thereupon he should have orders for beating drums to raise them, and 500?. out of the moneys to be sent the Lord Deputy.- Upon consideration of the statement of Major or Lieut.-Col. West- morland, referred to this Committee by the Council of State, — that in March 1647, he contracted with the Committee then sitting at Derby House, to carry over 600 recruits to Ireland, and for performance en- tered into a bond; that in June 1648, he sent 120 men, and at several other times brought to the waterside the said number of 600 men, in order to their transportation, but by reason of the disturbances then in those parts, they ran away to other employments, to his great loss and expense : that in May 1649, he raised nearly 300 men, and brought them to the waterside in three companies, and was endeavouring to complete his said number, but was commanded by Council and the Lord Lieutenant to go with such three companies to Derry, then besieged by the Scots, lest a place of such importance STATE PAPERS. 265 ]650. Vol. IX. should be lost, which he accordingly did, to the great encouragement of the besieged forces, which three companies and 120 men formerly transported, made 400 men.^ — In regard whereof, and as the Major contiaued to raise and did transport the full number of 600 recruits, and as the money ordered him for raising them, was placed upon the Excise in course, which he was necessitated to sell at half the value, to carry on the service, and for the encouragement of others to obey all commands cheerfully, this Committee thinks that order ought to be given by Council for cancelling and delivering up his said bond. The Lord Deputy of Ireland having signified that the forces in Ireland are in great want of medicaments, whereby many of them have perished, and desiring 30 surgeons' chests to be provided, and sent for the army there ; and it being lately reported from this Com- mittee, and approved by CouncU, that 10 surgeons' chests should be sent to Ulster, for the forces under Sir Charles Coote, this Committee thinks that 20 more chests should be provided and sent over, and that order should be given to Thomas Laxton, apothecary, to furnish the 10 for Ulster, and 20 more to be sent to the Lord Deputy, to be distributed as he shall think fit, at 15Z. per chest, to be paid out of the 10,000Z. for incident charges for Ireland, due upon the 2,000,000?. (?). Ordinance on the Excise, and that order be sent to Surgeons' HaU for viewing the said chests, and judging of the goodness of the medicines and their price. [/. 8, pp. 37-41.] Aug. 1. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the letter of Mr. Holland, one of the Navy Commis- sioners, concerning Messrs. Bright and Heyward be reported to the Council of State. Order that the petition of Capt. Wm. Penn, late Vice Admiral of the Irish [coast], desiring the pay of Admiral during the time of that ser- vice, as others have had before, be referred to the Navy Commissioners, to certify what precedent they have for allowance of an Admiral's pay to the Vice-Admiral or Commander-in-Chief on the Irish coast. Order that Wm. Dunkley and Thomas Dower, seamen belonging to the Mary of London, attend to-morrow afternoon, concerning the information given in by them against Capt. Philip Holland and John Williams, gunner, for embezzling two barrels of powder, and that Holland and Williams also attend. Order that the collectors for prize goods attend to-morrow after- noon. [/. 123, p. 408.] Aug iV. 126. Jonsonus [Jo. Ayton] to Sec. Nicholas, Utrecht. Having re- Middieburgh. ceived a letter from an honest fellow at Falkland, where His Majesty's present residence is, I communicate the particulars, being the latest and most certain that I can hear, though it may be that Major Boswell, who was sent thither by Lord Percy, and is lately returned, may have brought more mystical, whereof you or my Lord Hopton will hardly be made participant. His Majesty was 22 days at sea, by contrary winds, and by a very great providence, escaped the Parliament ships ; for as he came to 266 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 1. land, four of them had only gone out of the same bay three or four houi's before, a Scotch mist (sometimes profitable) falling down, and taking away their view, but both being visible at one time to those on shore ; the one going away southward, and the other coming in from the North, made their distance larger. The Scots' history observes the like providence in his great gxandmother's escape upon her return from France, after her first husband's death. I pray God he prove more fortunate, and some of these that profess for him more loyal, the scene being much altered for the worse in aU the three kingdoms, and all who are truly loyal borne down with an usurped tjn^aimical force, and made unable to perform their allegiance, further than by prayers and wishes. The people's demonstrations of joy were generally great upon his landing, but none of the better sort permitted access by the Com- missioners, but such as were of Argyle's faction. He stayed three days in the bog of Gicht, three miles from his landing, a house belonging to the Marquis of Huntley, now garrisoned by Argyle, until Argyle was advertised (or the Estates as they speak) and then a messenger was sent to discharge [the] D[uke of] Hamilton, Lauderdale, Brainford, and Sinclair the kingdom ; notwithstanding they remained thereabouts, relinquishing His Majesty, who went the fourth day to Strathbogie, another house of the Marquis of Huntley, now also by them garrisoned. The fifth day he came to Dunnotar, belonging to the Earl Marshall, who, being of the new engagement, was advertised by the Commissioners to remove himself, and not to come near the King. The sixth day, being Saturday, he lay two nights at Kinnaird, belonging to the Earl of Southesk, where King James lay a fortnight when he was last in that kingdom, his son, the Lord Carnegy, being taken prisoner at Preston, and by an English order ("which corresponded then with the argathelien faction ") banished both kingdoms for a time, and now prorogated by a Scots' order. The seventh day he was lodged at Dundee, the second town of that kingdom. The eighth day he lay at St. Andrews, the olim chief metropolitan city, and first university ; and from thence on the ninth day, he arrived at night at his own house at Falkland, where he stays, having a little park with deer and fair hills about it for hunting. It was from thence King James hunted to the Earl of Gowrie's house at Perth, 10 miles distant, where the conspiracy was laid, and God gTant His Majesty may be as fortunate. The next day after, the Marquis of Argyle and some of the com- mittee of Estates and kirk, came and saluted His Majesty, and after some conference, declared an order which they had from the Estates, to remove such as are contained in the list, which troubled His Majesty, and much lessened the hopes they conceived from their good entertainment till then. Some you will think are well served for their jugghng complying, and they may haply now judge others to be, if not wiser, honester than themselves. The King has signed the Covenants, national and solemn, and I believe all that are with him, and is proclaimed to the admission of the execution of his kingly office, a new form of their own making. STATE PAPEES. 267 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 1. never heard of before, except in their first proclamation, debarring him from it, and he is to be crowned at Edinburgh, in the beginning of their next session of Parliament, 15th August, if Cromwell does not prevent it with his army, as is by some apprehended. They are raising forces to encounter him, as the poor people are made to believe, excluding still both old and new malignants, and I pray God there be fair dealing, that it come not to another Preston business. The ministers, like John of Leyden and Knapperdolint, teU the in- fatuated people that it is God who must do his own work, and it is not the strength of man that can carry it. Cromwell has written to Sir Archibald Johnston, Sir John Chieslie, and Sir James Stewart, Mayor of Edinburgh, with " grace, peace, and mercy to aU the saints of Scotland," whereby he conceives himself sure of a party there, and I believe wiU not be deceived ; D[uke] Hamilton and Lauder- dale have sent a petition to the Estates' committee and kirk, offering aU satisfaction, provided they may be permitted to live privately in their own houses in the country. Some write that Lauderdale wiU be admitted, and D. Hamilton confined for a time to the Isle of Arran, which is in the West, near Dumbarton, where he may live like a prince. This session of Parliament, it is thought, will modify some of their banishments, wherein Argyle will not be seen to be the sole actor, and seems to His Majesty to be much against the rigour of it, though he be the only author of it. The furious instru- mental ministers are made to bear the envy of aU. Brainford is at Edinburgh, drinking as fast as ever, until he sees what Parliament determines to do with him. It is certain the Irish are totally routed by Sir Chas. Coote, and this they have gained by the throwing off Ormond and Inchiquin, and making diversions in His Majesty's party for their own ends. You have seen before this the printed articles between Amsterdam and the Independents of England, which, if true, may produce great alterations. The House will be more regulated by the session in Parliament about the end of August, and before then, or soon after, it will be known whether there be a real difference between Ai-gyle's party and Cromwell. The Scottish mist cannot long be undissipated. With a list of 12 English and 7 Scotch noblemen and gentlemen banished from Scotland ; of four who are to stay in the kingdom, but not at Court, and of five to stay at Court. [3 pages.] Aug. 1. 127. Indenture of assignment by Arthur Stock, of Chancery- Lane, county Middlesex, and Joan, wife of Symon Corneek, Virginia planter, to Geo. Haycock, citizen and comb maker of London, for 43?. of the residue of the term of a lease for eight years, at 81. a year, of the shop, rooms, cellar, &c., of Leicester or Essex House, St. Clement Danes, without Temple Bar, which lease was granted by Thomas and Ann Weedon, of Ashridge, and Elizabeth Bentley, ot Beconsfield, county Bucks, widow, to Symon Comeck, of St. Clement Danes, tailor, in 1645, for 9| years, two months' and two weeks. [1 sheet] 268 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 2. Order in Parliament tliat the Act inhibiting trade and traffic with Scotland be referred to the Council of State, to see the same pub- lished with beat of drum and sound of trumpet. [/. 88, p. 37.] Aug. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Kerry to have liberty to go to Bath for two months, on security and recognizances in 2,000Z., to be of good behaviour, and to appear within 20 days after summons by Council. 2. The petition of ArnoU. Wintell and other mariners formerly employed in the service referred to the Irish Committee. 3. The petition of Ambrose Rock to be returned to him, and he referred to Parliament as the proper place to make his address. 4. The petition of Capt. John Greene, referred to the Admiralty judges. 5. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge that 3,000 arms are to be sent to him with speed, and that order is given for getting ready 2,000 more. 6. The Ordnance Committee to provide 2,000 more arms to be sent to NeM'castle. 7. Sir Wm. Masham added to the Ordnance Committee. 8. The Committee for Examinations to search after parcels of arms in the hands of several persons in and about the city, as they may employ them to the prejudice of the State, and if they find any, they are to report to Coiuicil how to prevent the making of more, and the using of these. 9. The Irish Committee to consider as to procuring pay for another regiment of foot to be taken on to the establishment ; Capt. Black- weU be sent for to attend that Committee at 7 a.m. to-morrow.] 11. The names offered by Col. Heane to have Militia commissions for Dorsetshire. 12. Also those offered from the Militia Commissioners for Essex. 13. Dionysius Wakerin and W. Harlakenden added to the Militia Commissioners for Essex. 15. Peport that — as the ship Patience was freighted by Col. Wm. "WUloughby, on 18th December, for two or six months, at 90?. a month, and employed to transport treasure from Chester to Dublin, and did not return to the river by I7th July, Jas. Ansdell, master and part owner, should only receive freight for six months, one half being 270?. out of moneys on the ordinance for Ireland, the other half respited till it appears whether WaUey paid him anything on a Council warrant for furnishing him with lOOL if needful. [J. 8, lyp. 42-44.] Aug. 2. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that as, upon an information of misdemeanor against Philip Holland, commander, and Jno. Williams, gunner of the Falcon, they are suspended, Capt. Samuel Howett go on board the Falcon at Gravesend, and bring her up to Deptford; the commander of Tilbury Fort to give him all necessary assistance. STATE PAPERS. 269 1650. Vol. IX. Order on reference by the Council of State to this Committee and the Admiralty Judges of tthe petition of James Corbett, — who pleads that he discovered the Philip of Topsham trading to and holding correspondence with the rebels at Scilly, and other places in rebel- lion ; that by his industry, the ship is adjudged lawful prize, and that he has been at great charge in the prosecution, and begs a moiety thereof — that the Admiralty Judges grant him the moiety, or such part of the said ship and goods, when they are condenmed, as is customary ; and if they have no power to give petitioner relief as to his charges, they are to report what is fit to be done. Order on reference by the Council of State of the petition of Capt. Wm. Penn, late Vice-admiral and commander-in-chief on the Irish coast, — stating that he was commanded by the committee at Derby House to receive on board the Assurance, then under his command, Lord Inchiquin's son, Lieut.-Col. Beecher, and divers others, and transport them to Ireland, which he accordingly did, and also received on board Sir Wm. Fenton, Col. Phaire, and several colonels, captains, and others ; and that by reason of their long stay on board, he is out of purse nearly 1001. for provisions, &c., for which he has not received any satisfaction ; — that in consideration of the above, as also of petitioner's good service, and great charges as Vice-admiral and commander-in-chief on the Irish coast for nine months, as also of the letter of the Lord Deputy of Ireland, certifying his eminent and faithful service, he well deserves 2001. recompence, which is to be speedily paid by the collectors for prize goods, out of the moneys formerly ordered to be given as rewards in medals, &c. to com- manders and mariners who have done good service at sea ; Col. Purefoy to report this to Council. Order that the Ordnance officers attend on Monday to give an account in what readiness the guns and carriages are for the six new frigates. [/. 123, pp. 410, 411.] Aug. 2. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Having received informa- tions of the frequent concourse of the enemies' ships in the Channel, from the Downs to the Land's End, and of the many losses the English have sustained thereby, we desire you to order some of the nimblest frigates under year command to ply along the Channel, and keep a constant correspondence with the governors of the Isle of Wight, Weymouth, Portland, Dartmouth, Plymouth, and Pen- dennis, whereby the commanders of those ships that ply that way may receive better information for their more exact proceedings ; the said commanders, as they pass, to send in to the governors of the Isle of Wight, as pirates and pickeroons frequently lurk and shelter about that island. [/. 123, p. 411.] Aug. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter directed to the Lord General to be sent to the Irish Committee to be opened by them, and they to do therein as they shall see cause. 2. Essex House to be used for quartering such soldiers as Col. Berkstead shall appoint, and a warrant to be issued, and notice given to the housekeeper that the house may be fitted up. 270 DOMESTIC 1650, V<>^- I^- Aug. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. The warrant formerly given for quartering soldiers in Piccadilly House to be taken off. 4. The Committee for Examinations to examine prisoners brought before them, and to commit or set them at liberty as they shaU see cause, and consider what fees ought to be allowed to the serjeant. 6. To write the MUitia Commissioners for county Oxford. 6. The keeper of the BuU Tavern to be ordered to make up the passage out of his house into Spring Garden. 7. Major General Harrison to have power to shut up aU the doors opening into St. James' Park, of which he cannot have assurance that they shall not be made use of to the prejudice of the peace, and to report to Council who they are that he allows to have doors. 8. The surveyor of works to observe Major-General Harrison's directions concerning the making up of doors opening into Spring Garden and the Park. 10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Salop, ap- proving of what has been done by them in settling their mUitia, and desire them to proceed according to the direction of the late Act in raising the money. 11. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to continue the stay of the French ship until further order, and send up the matter of fact concerning her to Council. 12. The business concerning the removal of the late King's children to be considered next Monday, and Council to be specially sum- moned to meet. 13. Col. Sydenham to send the names of persons fit to be com- missioners of the mihtia for that place ; to write him that Council approves of what he has done in commissionating some gentlemen there to command ; as to the horses in the Dutch ship, he is to stay them unless he can receive satisfaction that they are not intended for any place where they may be prejudicial to the com- monwealth. 14. Sir Wm. Howard to have license for 10 days to attend the assizes in Essex, as witness in a suit at law. 16. Order to be given to the Mihtia Commissioners for Lancashire to march one regiment of their militia to Carlisle, for securing the northern parts from invasion by the Scots, as they shall receive orders from the Lord General, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, and Col. Fitch ; and also to provide one month's pay for the same, and Council will provide pay for that regiment, for the residue of the time they shall be in actual service. A like order to be sent to Yorkshire, for one regiment of horse and one of foot. 17. Capt. Andrew EUis to secure Hawarden Castle, FKntshire, and have an allowance of 18 private soldiers, one serjeant, and two corporals for securing it, to be part of the establishment under com- mand of Col. Carter at Conway, and Col. Carter to discharge the like number of those under his command, so that the establishment may not be increased ; Capt. EUis to secure aU the arms and ammu- nition in the said Castle, and return a speedy account. [/. 8, pp. 45-7.] STATE PAPEES. 271 1650. Vol. IX. ^^S- Tw- 128. Nicholson, alias Dean Stuart, to Secretary Nicholas. Thanks Jersey. fgj. yours from Utrecht of -^ July, and especially for your counsel to me for my stay about the Duke of York, because it has confirmed me in what I was before resolved on, having been for some weeks received into His Highness' favour, upon his special command, and oft receiving favours which I cannot deserve. I showed to him your enclosed paper, but to very few else. Our news here from Scotland and the foreign parts is so good that, if I could believe it, I might be much eased of some heavy thoughts which, I find by your letter, do not trouble me alone. We hear the King is well received by all orders of his people ; that he is crowned ; that he has an army of 15,000 upon the Borders; and that it is so strong that Cromwell does not dare to advance any further than Newcastle ; nay, that Cromwell, having received either a blow or a good brush, has retired back to York. Mr. HoUis, who lies upon the French coast near us, ofiers to wager the King will be crowned in England before Michaelmas. But all this notwithstanding, I shall remain much perplexed, not only until I know these to be certain truths, but until I see arms in honest men's hands, though all these relations were well confirmed. The Duke has not had any motion made to him concerning his going into Scotland, for ought I can learn, and if any such motion should be made, it would be long thought on before it would take. Lord Bjrron is come to us, and I conceive we shall shortly go to Paris, and thence to the Low Countries, where I hopei to have the happi- ness of waiting on you, and discoursing of some things that are not so safe in letters. [1 page.'\ Aug. 3. 129. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb, of Newcastle. Thos. Harris, Berwick, of the Hope of London, has come into Berwick Eoad, and would have come into the port to deliver his lading, but it beiug provision for the army, I ordered him to repair to Rear-Admiral HaU, now about Musselborough, attending the General's commands with the army ; I desire he may be paid his freight, [f page.] Aug. 8. 130. Like note for William Bigsby, master of the Mary Ann of Berwick. Aldborough. [| page.] Aug. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the bailifis of Yarmouth to take the personal recogni- zance of Gresham Page, and discharge him. 3. The committee that meets with the army oiEcers to consider the offer made by Capt. Rippon, late governor of Lancaster, for raising a regiment of horse, and also what other means can be found for keeping open the passage between the borders of England and the English army in Scotland, and to report to-morrow. 4. Sir Gilbert Pickering added to the above committee. 5. The said committee to consider the present condition of Dunster Castle, and whether they think fit to repair it, or make it un- tenable. 272 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Major Blackmore's proposals referred to a committee consisting of Lord Lisle, Mr. Bond, the Lord President, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Sir Wm. Masham. 7. The preparation of the instructions for the Generals of the Fleet riding before Lisbon, to be considered next Wednesday. 10. The petition of certain Dutch women, on behalf of their hus- bands, now prisoners at Yarmouth, to be sent to the baUiffs there, with directions that if they are satisfied the matter is true, they are to set them at liberty, and let them return to their own country. 11. The petition of William Davison referred to Col. Purefoy, Col. Jones, and Mr. Scott, appointed a committee thereon. 12. To write the Militia Commissioners for Surrey to proceed to the raising of such forces as are appointed by the Act, and to send names for officers, such as are faithful, and have already been well approved of in the service. 13. To send Col. Gill the order of Parliament concerning his dis- charge from the command of the regiment of foot, and tell him that Col. Allured is appointed colonel of that regiment, which he is to give up to him, and also all such orders as have been sent to him from Council. 14. Mr. Symball to be admitted as one of the messengers of the Council imder Mr. Frost, provided that in case of the defect of any of those already allowed, it be not a means of increasing the number of 12 messengers. 15. Mr. Frost to inform himself concerning the assessments laid upon Peterhouse, while a prison, and report the same for further consideration. 16. Mr. Pont, a Scotchman, to have leave to remain here for one month, on security for his good behaviour. 17. Sir Oliver Fleming, master of the ceremonies, to have liberty to abide in the commonwealth. 18. John Durie to have the like liberty. 19. David Fermor to have the like liberty. [/. 8, pp. 48-51.] Aug. 5. Order of the Admiralty Committee, — on information of William Dunkley and Thomas Dower against Capt. Philip Holland, com- mander of the Falcon frigate, and John Williams, his gunner, as to handing two barrels of powder out of the said ship, — that the charge is true except as to the sale of the powder, which could not be proved ; that the gunner be discharged from his place ; that the Navy Commissioners present to the Council of State a fit man to succeed him, and that the behaviour of the Captain be reported to the Council of State. [/. 123, 2?. 412.], Aug. 5. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Irish Committee has represented to us the great want of a ship of force for transporting treasure, men, horses, &c., into Ireland, from Chester and Liverpool, and for plying about the Isle of Man, where pirates and pickeroons lurk, to the great prejudice of trade and passengers STATE PAPERS. 273 1650. Vol. IX. that go for Ireland. They informed us of a very fit vessel now at Liverpool, called the Convert, of Liverpool. Confer with her cap- tain as to the terms upon which she may be hired, and whether she is fit for one of the winter guard. [/. 123, p. 413.] Aug. -^. Sec. Nicholas to Jos. Jane, at the Hague. Lady Inchiquin came Utrecht. l^ere last night ; those with her report that the plague will devour what |the sword has not in Ireland. The Kirk in Scotland has put forth a declaration that they will not join with any of the prelatical, which is the royal party. By the time they have exchanged a few blows with Cromwell, they will wish they had joined with all the King's party, and the Irish Catholics also. Fairfax is said to be under restraint. I do not believe that Cromwell has been beaten by the Scots into Newcastle, as the Presbyterians here brag. Mr. Samborne has sent me the King's engagement. He is importunate for the 50 pistoles ; I wish you would pay him. Lord StaSbrd is gone for England, God send him well thence. [Ext. Holland Covresp^ Aug. G. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord President, Mr. Martin, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Sir James Harrington, Col. Jones, Mr. Holland, Sir William Masham, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to draw up instruc- tions for better ordering the staying in town of the Scots now here, and considering their petitions for stay. 2. The petition of John Bright and Edw. Hayward deferred till Thursday. 3. The petition of John Barnard and Edw. Pitt referred to the Committee which meets with the Army Officers. 4. The petition of — Webb referred to the Committee for Ex- aminations. 5. The Irish Committee to consider as to providing 500,000 weight of biscuit, either at London or other towns lying upon the eastern coast, according to the desire of the Lord General's letter, and to take care that the other provisions formerly ordered, as cheese and horse corn, may be provided and sent away with aU speed. 6. To write the Lord General that care is taken for making the provisions required ; that Col. Gill is removed from his command by order of Parliament, and that Col. Matthew Alured has been appointed to succeed him, and to desire him to send his com- mission. 7. The latter part of the Lord General's letter, concerning recruits, referred to the committee which meets with the Army Officers. 8. To write Sir Arthur HesiLrigge, desiring him to do his best endeavours to open the passage between Edinburgh and Berwick, and if he wants forces, care will be taken for sending him a supply. 9. Sir H. Vane to report to Parliament that Council, considering the letter of the Lord General desiring timely provision of money for the army in Scotland, thinks present and effectual order should 274 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) be taken for that supply, lest the army should be disabled to carry on the -work they are 'engaged in ; and that therefore Parliament should consider it with all speed. 10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Derby that in raising the horse for their militia, they are to serve the same pro- portions as to estates lying under sequestration as they do to others that are not. 13. The words " to the use of the Commonwealth " to be left out in the warrant to the Serjeant of the Admiralty, for seizing some Portuguese goods on behalf of Mr. Gould. 14. The mares of Sir Thomas Sandys, seized in the general seizure, to be restored to him, he giving security to the Militia Com- missioners for Westminster that they shall be forthcoming when called for, and that meantime they shall not be made use to the prejudice of the commonwealth. 15. The Militia Commissioners for Westminster to restore the horse taken from Mr. Gape, apothecary, in the general seizure. Council being satisfied concerning his taking the engagement. 16. Mr. Stevens, clerk of the works, to have 6s. 8d. a day, out of such moneys, and in such manner as the other workmen. 17. Mr. Offley to have liberty to go to Hampton in Middlesex, or elsewhere, within 30 miles of London. , 18. The Ordnance Committee to make a speedy supply of arms and ammunition to Poole garrison, and to consider what is further to be done for strengthening it, the condition of it having been represented in a letter from the Governor to Mr. Dove. 19. The former resolutions for removing the late King's children from Penshurst to the Isle of Wight to be pursued, and Anth. MUd- may to follow the instructions given him for performing that service. 20. Sir Thomas Sandys to have liberty to remain in town until further order, on security for his good behaviour in the mean- time. 21. The proposition concerning the supply of a magazine to be considered to-morrow. 22. The desire of Mons. Pierre de Beauvoir, for a convoy for a ship of wheat laden at Portsmouth, and designed for Guernsey, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 23. The 320?. ordered as a gratuity for extraordinary service last year to the officers, clerks, messengers, and labourers in the Ordnance Ofiice, to be made up to 4>00l. and charged on the first 5O,O0OL of the 200,000L on the Excise. [/. 8, pp. 51-55.] Aug. 6. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the articles against Edw. Hayward be heard next Wednesday ; that the witnesses, Mr. Palmer, clerk to the Committee for Eegulation, Phineas Pett, Jno. Harrison, Wm. Thomson, Major Jno. Browne, Thomas Gardner, and Mr. Scovell, late purser of the Liberty, attend ; and that Mr. Hayward be furnished with a copy of the said articles, so as to be able to give in his answer. STATE PAPERS. 275 1650. Vol. IX. Order that the letters from the Ordnance Officers be reported to the Council of State, who are requested to recommend them to the Navy Commissioners, that care may be taken to supply the wants therein mentioned. [I. 123, pp. 413-416.] Aug. 6. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. We find, that the master builders of the six new frigates have not only exceeded their con- tracts in point of time (by which they were all to have been ready to launch by the end of July) but are much backwarder than we expected ; Mr. Pett's, of Katcliffe, will be ready the last of September, Mr. Johnson's the last of this month, and another the same time ; Mr. Pett, of Chatham, having to build two, says he will be ready to launch one the latter end of September, and the other the end of October. We desire you to return the names of com- manders and officers fit to be placed upon these frigates, and espe- cially carpenters and boatswains, for the better furthering and fitting of them forth by the time aforesaid. We send the petition and cer- tificates of Wm. Crispin, for a purser's place in one of these frigates. If you find them true, return him as fit to be employed, but remem- ber we thought Thomas Phillips should be purser of the first of these frigates. [1. 123, pp. 416, 417.] Aug. 6. 131. Robert Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Mr. Pett Whitehall, senior's frigate will be ready to launch 30 September, Capt. Tayler's the beginning of September, Mr. Shish's the 15th inst., Mr. John- son's the latter end of this month, Mr. Pett's of Chatham, one the latter end of September, and the other of October. The Admiralty Committee desire that nothing wanting to fit them for launching may be withheld by you. The Merehonor is ready to sink, which would be very prejudicial to the river, besides a loss to the State ; but she might be made serviceable, if her bottom was built upon ; you are to certify thereon, as also your progress in the sale of unserviceable ships. [1 page.] Aug. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Col. Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth, to certify the quality of the prisoners sent to him from Col. Deane, and of what nation, that further order may be given. 2. Mr. Holland to report to Parliament that Council, considering the present condition of afiairs, find it necessary, for the supply and repair of the necessary garrisons, and for furnishing the magazines with provisions, that 100,000?. be provided, and to desire Parlia- ment so to settle the same that a seasonable supply of provisions may be made thereupon. 3. Mr. Frost to pay for 300 of the books entitled the picture of the English Kings. 5. The business of Portugal to be the fiLrst business considered to-morrow afternoon. 6. The report of the Guinea Company to be considered next Friday. [/. 8, pp. 57, 58.] s 2 276 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- I^- Aug. 7. Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. Major Gen. Harrison being informed by Lieut.-Col. Salmon, Deputy Governor of Hull, that there are 3,000 unfixed muskets in Clifford's Tower at York, and divers unserviceable pieces of ordnance in the castle yard, and at the several ports of York, the Council of State to be moved to refer it to the Ordnance Committee to issue orders and warrants to bring such muskets and ordnance to HuU, and to em- power Col. Salmon to fix the muskets, and lay them up in the magazine there, and convey the unserviceable pieces of ordnance to the Tower, to be recast. That Major Thos. Rippon be authorised to raise four troops of dragoons, of 100 in each, and be commissioned to command them, and that the ofiicers be named by him, and approved by Major- General Harrison, before presentation to Council. The troop to be admitted into pay for three months, and the major allowed pay for a chaplain, marshal, and surgeon. The troops to be employed in keeping open the passages between Berwick and the head quarters of the army. Capt. Bernard's troop, which is raised by commission from the Lord General, to be mustered and admitted into pay for three months, if CouncU think fit, and employed upon the same service. The Ordnance Committee to provide dragoon arms for such four troops, and the Army Committee to take care that the said four troops and one troop of horse be duly mustered and paid. That the number of militia to be formed in North Wales be two troops of horse of 100 each; one troop of dragoons of 100, besides officers, and four companies of foot, of 150 in each company. [/. 8, pp. 58-60.] Aug. 8. Order in Parliament that 50,000Z. be appointed to the use of the army, out of the first money that shall come in by way of doubling on delinquents' lands appointed to be sold. That such 50,000Z. be charged upon the moneys to be raised by the sale of delinquents' estates, for ammunition and such other necessaries in that kind as the Council of State shall think fit. [/. 88, f. 37. Also Vol. IX., No. 132.] Aug. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Irish Committee to provide 8,000 pairs of shoes, to be sent forthwith to the army in Scotland. 2. The Ordnance Committee to take care that 2,500 backs, breasts, and potts are forthwith sent to Newcastle, if in store ; if not, they are to provide them. 3. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge what has been done for furnish- ing 2,500 horsemen's arms, and to desire him to raise a regiment of horse, and two of foot, and to do his best endeavour with them, for opening the passage between the army and Berwick, and preventing any irruptions of the Scottish army. 4. The desire of Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, concerning the assigning- of the pay due to the force under his command upon the northern counties, recommended to the Army Committee. STATE PAPERS. 277 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. H. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. Sir Hen. Vane to report to Parliament Capt. Wyard's letter, containing a relation of the fight which he maintained at sea, with several of the enemies' ships. 6. The Admiralty Committee to consider the good service of Capt. Wyard and his company, and to order such rewards to them as are allowed by Act of Parliament, and care is to be taken of the wounded. 7. To write Col. Deane, enclosing the letter from the bailiffs of Yarmouth, concerning Capt. Wyard maintaining a fight ai sea with his own ship, while Butler and Jones lay stiU within ken, and came not to his assistance, and to desire him to call those captains to account, before a council of war. 8. The house newly built upon the verge of Tilbury fort to be pulled down. 9. The committee which meets with the army ofiicers to receive Col. Berkstead's account of the defects of Tilbury Fort, and consider as to fortifying thereof, and of a fit person as governor. 10. The Ordnance Committee to take care that Tilbury Fort is supplied with the necessary arms and ammunition for its defence. 11. The petition of Simon Bayley referred to the Admiralty Judges. 12. Col. Eeed's paper, representing the condition of Poole Garrison, referred to the Ordnance Committee. [/. 8, j^p- 61-63.] Aug. 8. Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings. Upon considering the letter from the Lord Deputy of Ireland, of the 21st ult., proposing means for supplying vacancies of inferior officers in thfe several regiments there, according to order of Council of the 1st inst., — as his Lordship has sent hither Major Shepard, for finding out and entertaining honest and fit ofiicers for vacant places — this committee think that the Major should present a list of such ofiicers as he has instructions for, that if approved, some pro- gress may be made for their transportation, with such numbers of men as are competent to recruit the several regiments they are to serve in. And as Major Shepard is specially recommended to raise a com- pany of firelocks of 100 or 120 men, besides officers, at 13d. a day each, a major's pay for himself, with some increase of pay for his lieutenant, ensign, and non-commissioned officers, his Lordship being confident that if such an allowance be given, the Major wiU raise and uphold a company of men of such a condition as wiU be a nurseiy of honest and faithful men to be made officers of foot in future vacancies ; — to recommend to CouncU that orders be given as is desired for raising and marching the said company of firelocks, and that aU. the said charges be defrayed out of the moneys appointed to be sent to the Lord Deputy for the pay of the forces in Ireland ; the Lord Deputy to allow Major Shephard, and the other officers and soldiers of the said company of firelocks, such entertainment, upon their landing, as he shall think fit. [/. 8, p2). 63, 64.] 27S DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The horses stayed in the Isle of Wight, belonging to some Dutch merchants, to be released, and a letter written to the governor there to that piu-pose. 3. Lord Vaux, giving security in 2,000Z. for his good behaviour, to have license to leave England, and to take John Handson, and Wm. Johnson, Englishmen, and Hubert Beller and Jno. Briton, Frenchmen, with him. 4. Ml'. Jackson to have power to take up at interest the 5501. ordered for Colonel Heane. 5. Mr. Browne to speak to Mr. Prideaux as to continuing the post from Preston to Kendall. 6. In the militia instructions for "Westmoreland, the name of Eobert Bateman to be mended for Roger Bateman, and sent down thither. 7. Col. Crompton's propositions for raising 400 horse in Stafford- shire referred to the committee that meets with the Army officers. 8. Pass to be given to the wife of Thomas Ratchffe to go to Jersey, to procure the release of John Wood, master of the Hopewell, and now a prisoner in Jersey, iu exchange for her husband. 9. If John Wood is set at liberty, Thos. Ratcliffe, who was taken by Capt. King, and is now a prisoner at North Yarmouth, is to be set at liberty in exchange for Wood. 10. To write Col. Deane of the intelligence concerning the appear- ance of some of the enemies' ships upon the coast of Norfolk, and desire him either to go himself, or send some ships to those coasts, which are not to go further northward than the Yarmouth roads, unless in pursuit of the enemy. 11. Major General Harrison to write by express to the governor of Yarmouth, informing him of the designs on those parts, and to desire him to have a care thereof 12. The Earl and Countess of Cork, and servants, to have a pass to the Earl's house in Yorkshire, with a coach and four horses, and 12 horses for their servants and necessaries, the Earl giving recogni- zances in 10,000^. to be of good behaviour, and to appear before Council within 20 days after summoned, if in England. [/. 8, pp. 64-66.] Aug. 9. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order of the Committee,— on reference to them and the Admiralty Judges by the Council of State of the petition of Capt. John Greene and Company, of the Fortune, setting forth that upon letters of marque granted him for recovery of his losses against the French, he took two prizes, which have been condemned by the Admiralty Court, and praying that they may l^e given to him towards the redressment of his losses and sufferings — that the Admiralty Judges certify the true state of the case, and how the petitioners may be relieved according to jvisticc. To ivport to theCoimcil of State the examinations on the articles exhiliited against Edw. Hayward, viz. : — STATE PAPEES. 279 1650 Vol. IX. Ml'. Palmer, who stated that upon Edw. Boake presenting a charge to the Committee of Eegulators [of Navy and Customs] against Thomas Cooke, late boatswain of Chatham yard, for embezzling and selling cable and cordage to the value of 401., Cooke, to vindicate himself, produced a certificate from Mr. Hayward, that he found no such thing in his account. John Harrison, Wm. Thomson, and Phineas Pett stated that Mr. Hayward went to hear Mr. Roswell, when he preached against the engagement, and that when Mr. Aderly preached every Lord's day, in the sail loft at Chatham, they never saw Hayward there; to this as to the former, Hayward refers to his answer in writing. Thomas Scovell stated that seven years ago, he saw some piles of rope hid in the bottoin of the ship Charles, now called the Liberty, under 30,000 billets. Thomas Gardiner said that his grandfather gave Hayward 201. to procure him a [mastmaker's place by war- rant from the Earl of Warwick, then Lord Admu-al ; Hajnvard confessed that he received the money, but said he gave 101. to the Earl's secretary, and 30s. among their clerks, and the residue, after riding charges and other expenses deducted, he tendered back to ScoveU's grandfather, who refused it, and prayed he would accept it for his pains. [/. 123, pp. 427, 428.] A.ug. 9. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Touching the three small vessels that are to go for the Frith, the two shallops are to be doubly fitted with oars, and you are to place a man or more on each to take charge, as also aU necessaries ; the shallops are to be manned by the Eear Admiral, Capt. Hall, to whom you are to give an account, that he may see that nothing is embezzled, but that they come to him as equipped here. We shall order the ship which convoys ships laden with provisions for the army in the North, and the Falcon frigate, to take the said ships with them. [/. 123,^. 425.] Aug. 9. 133. Note that John Wood of London, merchant, in October, 1649, set out a ship with a cargo of goods, at the expense of 3,299Z. 8s. lOd for making a new discovery on the coast of A&'ica for treasure. The ship went as far as the Canary Isles, when she was met by Capt. Plunkett, and after a long and tedious fight, and the slaying of many men on both sides, she was fired, the whole ship and goods lost, and Wood's design frustrated. Nevertheless if he may receive encouragement by a grant for 21 years of the sole enjoyment of the said discovery, without interruption of any of tliis nation, he will endeavour to Ijring it to a successful issue. [2 pugs- Endorsed : Mr. John Wood's proposition concerning the Guinea trade ; he desires to have from 3 degrees northerly latitude to 141] Aug. 9. George Edwards, alias T. Coke to Eich. Smith, alias Col. Thorn- hill, Eotterdam. All people in London are so awed with the present power, and possessed with fears and distrusts, that our trade o-oes very slowly, and nothing can be done but with extreme hazard. I cannot yet sec any probability of bringing it to a desired eflect, so 280 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- I^- much as to desire your further present adventure upon that stock. Most of my partners have left me, and some I believe come to you again. Notwithstanding the relation in the book, you may be assured the army has received a sound rap from the Scots, and is in great dis- tress for want of provisions, and you wiU hear of new actions daily ; I doubt you will think the book worth the postage. Since writing the above, I have received news of another fight between the Scots and Cromwell last Sunday, wherein the army has received great loss. It is printed in their news book, but I cannot relate the particulars as yet. [Copy, | jjag'e. See Vol. IX., No. 102.] Aug. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Militia Commissioners of Oxford approving their commitment of the two ministers, and to desire them to send up their examinations upon oath ; and if they find the matter amoimts to treason, to send them to the High Court ; also to name some one to be major in their mihtia. 2. The petition of Thomas Alderne and Isaac Legay to be com- phed with, and warrant issued to the Commissioners of Customs accordingly. 3. To write Capt. GUson to more particularly examine the business of the Dutch ship stayed by him, and of what place she is, and by whom the horses are sent, and where the persons dwell that sent them. 4. When any members of Parliament come to Council upon any business, chairs are to be set for them, and they desired to sit down ; and when they are set, then all the Council to put on their hats. 5. The proposition given in by Major Gen. Harrison from the congregational churches, concerning the raising of some forces for defence of the pubhc, approved. 6. Twelve blank commissions desired by them to be given to Major Gen. Harrison, to be filled up with names according as he shall be satisfied concerning the persons nominated to those commands. 7. The putting of this proposition into eSectual execution referred to the committee which meets with the Army Oflicers and to the Ordnance Committee, who are to take care that necessary arms may be supplied. 8. Commissions to be issued for Herefordshire, according to the letter of the Militia Commissioners from Hereford, of the 3rd inst. 9. To write Col. Heane thanking him for seeing the Gentleman, and desiring him to continue it until further order. 10. The Committee for Examinations to have power, upon infor- mation concerning any persons designing or acting anything preju- dicial to the State, to secure them, in such places and for such time as they shall judge fit. 11. John Cooke, of Motconibe, county Dorset, to have liberty to come to London, and continue there until the 1st of September, he STATE PAPERS. 281 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) appearing before Council, and entering into recognizance to be of good behaviour. 12. Mr. Frost to have license to print 500 copies of the treatise concerning exchange, and to take care they are given to the members of Parliament, and of the Council. 13. The rooms known as the old coimcil Chamber, and the out- ward rooms belonging thereto, assigned to the Committee of Trade ; the surveyor of works to finish them for that use. 15. The petition of Maurice Gardner, and the papers annexed, referred to Dr. Walker, who is to certify what part of the value of the ship mentioned therein belongs to the commonwealth, and how it may be given to the petitioner, and prepare an order by whom it may be done. 16. The desire of Col. Huson's letter for recruits referred to the Irish Committee. 17. Col. Thos. Cook of Chissell, and Christ Muschamp, added to the [Militia] Commissioners for Essex. 18. Memorandum that Wm. Harlackenden of Yeldham was added before. 19. The names desired in the letter from Maidstone of the 7th inst., to be added to the Commissioners for Kent, and instructions sent down with the addition of those names. 20. The list of names sent from the Militia Commissioners for Kent to have commissions granted to them for taking command of the militia forces of that county. 21. Mr. Frost to pay 50Z. to Major Philip Stevens, as a reward for his sufierings in Virginia. [/. 8, |jp. 66-69.] Aug. 10. Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. Having considered the state of the garrison at Dunster Castle, and finding the making it tenable will require a gxeat sum, which this committee conceive the Council cannot spare, they think the garrison should be drawn to Taunton, and the castle so far slighted as that it may not be suddenly made tenable by an enemy ; Major General Desborow and the Militia Commissioners for the county [Somerset] to see this done, and to send an account to Council. That letters be sent from Council to the Militia Commissioners in Derbyshire, to advance one month's pay to the ofiicers of the two troops ordered to be raised out of the militia there and to march to Carlisle, the Commissioners questioning their power in that par- ticular, and they are to give an account to Coimcil of the march of such forces. [/. 8, p. 70.] Aug. 10. Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings. Report on Sir Charles Cootes' letter in behalf of Col. Robert Sanderson, — finding him to be of the Scottish nation, and that his business cannot well be brought to an issue by the time limited for him to depart this city, — that the Council of State should grant him license to stay, until he is ordered by them to depart for Ireland. 282 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. To report to Council that an offer has been made to this com- mittee to sell 500^. worth of butter, 300L worth of salt beef, and 2001. worth of oatmeal, which may be of use to the army, as they now are quartered. The Council of State, in regard that Rich. Hooke, a poor sol- dier who had lost both his eyes in the service, by the shot of a caimon in Ireland, had iOl. 4s. 8d due for service, sent a letter to the Army Committee, recommending him for compensation out of the contributions of North Wales appointed to answer charges of that kind ; but as it appears by certificate of Capt. Deane, that these monies are only disposable to maimed soldiers and widows of such as served under Lord Faii'fax, without special order of Parliament, this committee think that order ought to be given by Council to Sir Adam Loftus to pay Hooke 121. for the present relief of himself and his children, out of the remains of the 2,000L for emergencies due of the 60,000Z. ordinance upon delinquents' estates for Ireland ; and that for his future preservation from perishing, the governor of the Savoy Hospital should give him such weekly allowance as other maimed soldiers have. [I 8, pp. 71, 72.] Aug. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Thomas Cooke to have liberty to come to town for one month, to bmy his brother and prosecute his composition, on recognizances in 2,000?. to be of good behaviour. 2. Mr. Chambers, late alderman of London, summoned to attend the Ordnance Committee, to give an account of goods belonging to the State formerly committed to his custody. 4. The petition of Mr. Pullin referred to the Ordnance Com- mittee. 5. The Admiralty Committee to take care that the two small vessels at Liverpool, with one already employed, are taken on for service, and speedily set out to sea, in the company of one or two of the State's men-of-war now there, so as to prevent the piracies made by the Earl of Derby. 6. The Army Committee to issue warrants to the treasurers-at- war, to pay Major Thomas Rippon a month's pay for four troops of dragoons, each troop to consist of 100 men, and also the lil-ce to Capt. Bernard, for his troop of 100 men. 7. To write Col. Birch to stay the children of the Earl of Derby, stiU in his garrison, until further order, and to say that, as Council approves the employment of the vessels mentioned in his letter, it is referred to the Admiralty Committee to see it effected. 8. To write tlie Militia Commissioners for Yorkshire that com- missions will be sent, and that they must procure arms according to the Act ; that the horse regiments are to consist of 600 and the dragoons 1,000, which they are to raise with all possible speed, and put them upon their march towards Sir Ai'th. Hesikigge, the Scotch having sent a party from their army to invade England ; that Col. Ahircd has Ijcuii appointed to comiiuind Major Gill's regiment, and the Lord General is to semi him a commission. STATE PAPEES. 283 1650. "^01" I^- Aug. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. To write Col. Hutchinson of the design of the Scots to send a party to England, and desire him to quicken the raising of the forces. 10. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Hants that Council approves of John Filbrigg as commander of their horse and dragoons, and wiU send him a commission ; but the arms insisted upon cannot be given, and he must observe the directions of the Act ; also to let him know that Council expects an account of what foot they intend to raise, because of the fewness of their horse. 11. Lord Beaumont, and the other gentlemen secured by order of Council in Leicestershire, to be discharged, upon renewing their en- gagement, by entering into recognizances in double the sum they formerly stood bound in, to be of good behaviour, and to appear before Council within five days after notice. 12. The Militia Commissioners for all the English counties to have power to issue out a moiety of the month's joay which they have power to levy, for discharge of the charge of raisiag their men and other incidental charges, the counties beyond Trent having this already. 13. The names brought in by Sir Wm. Atmyne, of gentlemen to be added to the Militia Commissioners for Liacolnshire, approved, and iustructions to be filled up accordingly. 14. Lord Grey to report to Parliament Council's opinion that the fifth article of the Act for the militia should be altered, so as to have all estates charged with horse and foot in the counties where they Ke, according to the propositions mentioned in the Act. [J. 8, pp. 72-74.] Aug. 12. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. The Thomas and Patience of Yarmouth, the Wolf of London, and the Prosperous of Newcastle, beiag now freighted for carrjdng biscuit, cheese, and oats to Berwick, order should be given by the Council to the customs' ofiicers at the port of London, to suffer the said ships to pass free of custom, and without any let or detention. Thomas Hardingham, master of the Thomas, Roger Dudgeon, master of the Patience, both of Yarmouth, Thomas Curie of the Wolf of London, George Erington of the Prosperous of Newcastle, and John Winspeare of the Susan of Hull, beiag freighted with their ships for carrjnng provisions to; Berwick, Council are requested to give order to the said masters that, immediately after their ships are laden, they fall down to their convoy, and sail for their port with the first convenient wind, so that no imnecessary delay may be made therein. [/. 8, ^3. 75.] Aug. 13. Order in Parliament that Sir Arthur HcsHriggo and Col. Fenwick recruit their regiments to theii" former number, and that Col. Monk's regiment be taken on to the establishment, and the Ar-my Committee give warrant to the Army treasiu-ers for their pay. That the troop of horse commanded by Capt. Smith in Bedford- shire be also taken on the establishment, in relation to the garrisons 284 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol, IX. of Windsor, Wallingford, and Oxford, and that the Army Committee also give warrant for their pay. That the Council of State prepare letters to be sent to the northern counties, concerning the raising of a reserve to be upon the Borders for the safety of the commonwealth, and for any further forces to be sent into Scotland as they shall find necessary ; Mr. Speaker to sign the letter so prepared. [/. 88, pp. 37, 38.] Aug. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter now read to be sent to the northern counties, fairly written, and signed by the Speaker. 2. Capt. Cannon to bring in writing the report he formerly made verbally concerning Dover Castle, within five days after receipt of the order. 3. A copy of the instructions given to the Generals at sea, con- cerning French ships, to be brought to Council to-morrow, to be reported to the House, and to let the House know that, in pursuance thereof, several ships have been taken belonging to the French, and that the judges cannot proceed thereupon, unless the House passes the Act depending before them, or some other Act for that purpose. 4. The letter ^from the commissioners of Kent, concerning the keeping of Leeds Castle, referred to the committee which meets with the Army officers. 5. The Ordnance Committee to provide colours and ammunition for Col. Gibbon's regiment. 8. Lieut. Lazenby to have his commission granted. 9. To write Lieut.-Col. Salmon that if any letter has been written to the Militia Commissioners of Hull, it ought to have been directed to himself, and that he must so look upon it, for there is no militia now in force which has been constituted by former ordinances of Parliament, and that he is to take special care of the town, as Council is informed that there is some new design upon it ; to that end he is to turn out of the town such disaffected persons as have lately got in, or any of whom he can have no good assurance. Also to give him notice of a complaint made by the town of the taking away of some part of the market place, and to desire him to ffive an accoimt of what he has done therein. 10. The letter from Guernsey referred to the committee that meets with the Army officers. [/. 8, pp. 76, 77.] Aug. 13. Council of State to the Commander of the Ann and Joyce. You are to convoy four vessels laden with provisions for the army in the north to such port as Lord Gen. Cromwell shall appoint ; also six in the Thames laden with merchant goods and ammunition, bound for Yannouth, Hull, and Boston, taking those for the latter port as far as you go, and delivering them to a ship of the northern guard. Also to convoy the Ann of London and three other small vessels appointed for the service of the army, the Falcon frigate being one of them, and the Long barge another. [/. 123, pp. 431, 432.] STATE PAPERS. 285 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 13. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Navy Commissioners be desired to attend to- morrow, to confer as to what ships must be set forth for the ensuing winter guard, and what provisions will be requisite for them, and that they come prepared to answer the said particulars. Order that Dr. Walker attend and give his opinion concerning the power to be given to the Generals of the fleet before Lisbon, for con- demning such prizes as they shall take. Order on debate that 20 ships be continued out at Portugal until December, at which time eight are to be called home. That 10 ships, &c. attend the motion of the army, and four the convoys. That 10 ships be appointed for the Irish coast, and victualled there. That 15 ships be appointed for these parts, whereof six to ply from the Land's "End to Yarmouth, and for the Downs. [/. 123, p^x 429, 430. Also Vol. IX., No. 134.] Aug. 13. Admiralty Committee to Nich. Prigg. We hear that the Elizabeth of Dartmouth, lately employed to carry corn for the relief of Ire- land, in her return to Dartmouth, stopped at Wales for a loading of culme, and was taken by a SciUy man-of-war ; whereupon the master, for saving her and procuring their liberty, agreed to give him 401., upon which she was discharged. Then she, with her company, endeavoured to go for Dartmouth, but was met by Capt. Bradley, commander of the Portsmouth frigate, who seized and carried her into St. Ives, Cornwall, where she remains in your custody. If this be true, you are forthwith to set her at liberty, and permit her to go to Dartmouth ; but if otherwise, you are to take security of her owners to be answerable in the Admiralty Court, upon all de- mands touching the taking of her, and to satisfy all interested parties therein. Certify the true state of this business to the Admiralty judges, that upon their certificate to the Council of State, order may be given, before any further proceedings be had therein. [I. 123, p. 430.] Aug. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The horses of WiUiam Lord Sandys, taken from him by order of the governor of Portsmouth, to be redelivered to him. 3. The petition of Thomas Cooke, late boatswain of Chatham yard, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. Order upon the petition of Judith, widow of John Baynham, that the business is not proper for Council, but in regard of the loss of her husband in the Parliament Service, they think fit that she attend Col. Birch, governor of Liverpool, who is desired to confer with Mr. Williamson, and mediate such a conclusion between them as is agreeable to good conscience and equity, for preventing further trouble and charge. 6. The Council to be warned to attend on Friday afternoon, about the instructions. 286 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. IX. Aug. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 7. The door of Mr. Jolly's house, leading into St. James' Park, to be continued, but the back door into the street to be shut up. 10. John Knapp to be released, upon entering into recognizances in 2001. and finding four sureties in 1001. each, to be of good behaviour, and to appear when summoned. 11. The propositions of Mi*. Rowe, scout master general, from the Lord General, on behalf of the army, referred to the Irish Com- mittee. 12. Thomas Goodwin, Mr. Bifield, Mr. Bond, Mr. Nye, Mr. Sterry, Mr. Frost, and Mr. Milton appointed to view and inventory all the records, writings, and papers belonging to the assembly of the Synod, so that they may not be embezzled, and may be forthcoming for the use of the commonwealth. 14. The letter to Lisbon to be considered to-morrow, and then dispatched. 15. Mr. Holland and Mr. Bond to consider where 1,000J. ordered to be paid to Mr.^Carter on account, towards the repair of the State's houses, shall be charged. 16. Major General Harrison to consider whether the doors of Lady Nanton and Francis Pierrepont, which open into Spring Gardens, may be kept open or not. 17. Adrian May to have liberty to come to town for three days. 18. The statue of the late King, which was defaced by taking off the head and breaking the sceptre out of his hand, to be now whoUy taken down, and the inscription which was formerly ordered to be written to be placed in the room of the statue ; the Lord Mayor and aldermen to be requested to put this into execution. [I. 8, pp. 78-80.] Aug. 14. Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. That the contract for 2,000 arms at I7s. a suit, to be paid for at two and two months after delivery, be completed. That a warrant be issued to the ordnance officers to deliver a close waggon and harness for four horses to Col. Sexby, for his regi- ment of foot. That a warrant be issued to John Jackson, to pay Col. Edw. Sexby, 201. for buying colours for his regiment. To write the Army Committee to furnish Col. Sexby with a surgeon's chest for his regiment. Upon considering Lieut.-Col. Barrow's proposals, as to raising, marching, and transporting 500 recruits to Ireland, for Col. Venables' regiment, the committee present the following conditions to Council for their approbation, and orders thereupon to be given to Lieut.- Col. Barrow and his officers, and to Mr. Walley. (1.) That he give security that no free quarter shall be taken, or other misdemeanors committed by any of the recruits, during their stay here. (2.) That thereupon order shall be given by the Council of State for beating-drums, raising, marching, and transporting such men, STATE PAPERS. 287 1650. "^OL. IX. and pay for the officers of two complete companies shall be allowed, as also for two extra Serjeants to each company. (3.) That when any of the officers bring 50 men to the waterside, they are to be mustered, and their quarters discharged by Mr. Walley, after the accustomed rates. (4.) Upon shipping the said recruits, the officers shall have a month's pay for themselves, and for every man they shall raise, march, and ship ; and if Col. Barrow, before the soldiers are shipped, shaU desire any part of such month's pay for such officers and recruits, to enable Mm to carry on the service, Mr. Walley is to furnish him, but not exceeding one moiety of the month's pay, he giving security to restore upon shipping such part thereof as shaU remain in his hands, above half the month's pay of such officers and men so shipped by him. (5.) The shipping and victuals for the transportation of such men shall be provided by Mr. Walley, at the State's charge. [/. 8, pp. 83-85.] Aug. 14. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order, after debate in presence of Col. Deane and the Navy Com- missioners, that 20 ships be continued before Lisbon to Christmas, and then eight called in, and the other 12 continued till the following April, and that the Navy Commissioners draw up an estimate of the charge of the 3,000 men for the 20 ships, and of the men for the 12 ships, and certify their opinions on the list of the winter guard presented by Col. Deane. That the Navy Commissioners certify what ships have become unserviceable and fit to be sold, as also the original certificates of the surveys of the said ships, and tender the form of an order to be issued by the Council of State, for sale thereof to the best advantage. Order on information of Peter Rowley, boatswain of the Falcon frigate, that Sander Lucas, Wm. Smyth, and John Lumley, mariners of the Vapour of Ipswich, of which Jno. Dod is master, refuse to obey an order of the Council of State, that the said John Dod stop their wages, and cause them to attend the Committee nest Friday. Order that the Navy Commissioners be written to, to keep the dock at Woolwich free for docking the gTeat ships when they come in, there being no other dock fit for it. Order that Capt. Jones tow the vessel bound for the Frith, and the other vessel, and the Falcon to go with him. Order that the Commissioners desire the ketch which is to go for Lisbon to repair forthwith to Plymouth, and stay there until fui-ther order, and that they send the name of her commander. [/. 123, pp. 432-434. Also Vol. IX., Nos. 135, 136.] Aug. 15. Council op State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Committee for Examinations to give power to Col. Birch to execute something which has to be done upon an information given in to Council. 288 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. IX. Aug. 1.5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The letter to the Militia Commissioners for county Lancaster approved. 3. Sir Eich. Pigott and Mr. Serjeant added to the Militia Com- missioners for Buckinghamshire, and instructions to be sent down. 5. Capts. Wm. Crowne, Wm. Jinks, and Mr. Whitchcoat, a justice of peace for county Salop, added to the Militia Commissioners for the county. 7. Major Gen. Harrison to order Col. Tomhnson to march to Lancashire, with such four troops as the Major General thinks fit, and also with Capt. Barnard's troop, and continue there until further order. 8. The Militia Commissioners who have not received commissions for command of their forces from Council shall have power to give commissions to such persons as they shall think fit, and return their names to Council for approbation, but they are to act upon them in the meantime ; and they shall have power to commissionate such foot as are willing to serve as dragoons. 9. The battering cannon and demi-cannon with their carriages now ready, to be sent by sea with all expedition to the army. 11. The letter now read to the Navy Committee to be fairly written and sent. 12. The letter desired to the Bucks Militia to be sent to Mr. HoUand, Somerset House, and another to Lord Grey's lodgings, for Leicestershire. 13. The letter to the Generals of the Fleet before Lisbon approved. 14. The petition of the Portuguese merchants referred to the said Generals. 15. To write the Lord General what has been done in order to a reserve, and likewise for making a supply of provisions to his army. 16. John and Edmond Chamberlain, of Malgosbury, county Gloucester, and Wm. Hill, of Foxton, and Robt. Hill, of Newton, co. Cambridge, to have liberty to come to town, upon the desire of the Sequestration Commissioners, and remain for one month, appearing before Council meantime. 17. The papers given in concerning the encouragement to English ships, masters, and mariners, referred to the Council of Trade. [/. 9, pp. 1-3.] Aug. 15. Admiralty Committee to Capt. Butler. Understanding that you met with a vessel wherein were some Frenchmen who live in Holland, whose clothes and money you seized, and have now in your custody, upon examination we hold fit that you restore these, and such other things as were taken by you or your company, and per- mit them to pass on their way. [I. 123, p. 435.] Aug. -|1- 137. Chr. Ledison [Secretary Nicholas] to Mr. Jane, at Mr. Brown's, Utrecht. English bookseller, the Hague. Do me the favour to deliver the enclosed to Sir Wm. Fleming or to Mr. Boswell, to be carried into Scotland with the first, it being of importance to His Majesty's service. I should be glad to hear from you the particulars of the STATE PAPERS. 289 1650. Vol. IX. agreement and conclusion of the great business concerning the cessa- tion, the settling of a state of war for the future, and for what time, and what becomes of the six persons that were sent prisoners to Leveson Castle ; have they been brought to a public hearing, or shall any of them have a public trial ? if not, I believe they will be more popular than ever they were, and more malicious and furious against the Prince, and there is no jesting with such tools. I assure you all the Papists and Armenians in these and other parts hereabouts (and especially at Amsterdam), as well as the Brownists and Anabaptists, are very much exasperated against His Highness, and the latter are underhand much encouraged by those in England. We have various rejiorts here of the success of a fight between Cromwell and the Scots ; what have you thereof for certain ? The Duke of York will shortly be at Jersey, and I suppose will carry Sir Jno. Berkley and Sir Geo. Radcliffe thither. Is Mr. Attorney stUl with you, or where is he ? and when does he go for France ? Our Spanish Ambassadors are strangely mute, and I doubt their business goes iU, that they talk no more of it. It was written to me from Germany on ^ Aug. that the Tuesday before, a party of the Prince elector's followers surprised the Castle of Alzay, which was held by a captain belonging to Marshall Turenne, who was to meet some of his feUow soldiers at Erfurd. It is in expectation how those in Frankenthal will take this act, but it is said the estates of the empire avow that it is conformable to the instrument of peace and the edict of the Emperor. Let me know whether the Queen of Bohemia has had any part of this news. We have heard no news of late from Ireland, but Lady Inchiquin says the Irish Catholics are stiU very disobedient to Lord Ormond, which in time will be their ruin, and they absolutely refuse to receive into Limerick any garrison by his Lordship's appointment. [2 pages.] Aug. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Lady Dorothy Stanhope referred to Major- General Harrison. 5. Col. Hill to have leave to pay 201. to Major-Gen. Monroe. 6. Alex. Taylor, attending on Major-Gen. Monroe, prisoner in the Tower, to have liberty ,to remain in London, to attend upon his master. 8. Thomas Leigh to have liberty to come to town, and remain with Lady Elizabeth Pile, on recognizances in 2,000?. and two sure- ties in 1,000Z. each, to be of good behaviour and appear in 24 hours' warning. 9. Thomas Laurey, a Scotchman, minister at Harboro, county Leicester, to have liberty to stay in England, on entering into his recognizance in 5001., and two sureties in 250?. each, to appear before Coimcil at five days' notice, and to be of good behaviour. The recognizances to be taken in the country. 10. A letter to be sent to the Militia Commissioners in all the counties, to certify who of the Commissioners named in the instnic- 2. T 290 DOBIESTIC 1650. "^^^^ ^• Aug. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) tions have acted in pursuauice of those instructions, and who have not. 12. The petition of Sir Cheney Culpeper referred to the Com- mittee which meets with the officers of the Army. 13. Mr. Martin, Mr. Challoner, Sir H. Vane, Mr. Wallop, Sk Peter Wentworth, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to consider the papers, petitions, and propositions concerning the business of Barbadoes, and advise with the merchants and others come from thence, or any trading thither. 14. To write the Militia Commissioners for Hampshire to raise 60 horse, to be commanded by the Governor of Portsmouth. 15. To write the Governor of Salop to turn out of his garrison all such persons as, either in the pulpit or elsewhere, by seditious words endeavour to stir up sedition and uproar among the people. 16. The letter from the Governor of Bristol referred to the Ord- nance Committee. 17. The Navy Committee's letter, concerniag money due to Major Browne, referred to the Ordnance Committee, to take care that he is paid. 18. The business of HoUand to be considered next Friday ; Mr. Strickland to attend. 19. Gabriel Becke added to the Militia Commissioners of Oxford- shire. 20. The business of Mr. Harley, prisoner at Bristol, to be considered next Wednesday. 22. Commissions for Militia officers in Lancashire to be granted according to the list brought in. 24. To send Lord Grey two of the long and two of the short letters to the Militia Commissioners, for counties Bedford and Leicester. 27. That part of Col. Birch's letter from Liverpool, relating to setting out ships for preventing piracy from the Isle of Man, referred to the Admiralty Committee, with Council's opinion that what is therein offered should be put in execution. [I. 9, pp. 3-7.] Aug. 16. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Upon consideration of the particulars presented by Scoutmaster- General Kowe, on behalf of the Army, the Committee think that, for the present only, the several proportions hereafter mentioned be reported to Council to be contracted for, and sent in the next ships to the Army, and that letters should be sent to the Lord General, to know whether any provision of the like kind shall be made, and when sent, so that further progress may be made therein, viz. : 4,000 pairs of shoes besides the 4,000 already sent, 5,000 cassocks and as many pairs of breeches, 3,000 pairs of boots, 7,500 shirts, 3,000 pairs of stockings for horse and 5,000 for foot regiments, 200 iron gridells, 1,500 kettels, 200 beds with blankets and sheets. That the two battering guns already provided be sent with the first ships. STATE PAPERS. 291 1650. "^OL. IX. That 40 tons of cheese be bought and sent to the nearest port to Carlisle. There being several sorts of drugs and compositions provided by- Thomas Laxton, apothecary (which have been viewed and approved of by Dr. Waidson), for the use of the garrison at Kilkenny, and are packed in six cases and two runletts, ready to be sent away, the committee request an order to Wm. Dobbins, commissary, to send them by land carriage to Jas. Powell at Bristol, to be sent away to Ireland. That warrants be issued to Mr. Jackson, to pay Anth. Webster 801., for 400 halberts delivered into the stores. That 100?. be paid to Jno. Jones and Wm. Bowles, on account, for tents made by them. That Mr. Jackson pay 1,000?. to Eich. Thorowgood for tent cloth, out of the first 60,000?. on the 200,000?. excise. [/. 9, pp. 7, 8.] Aug. 16. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order upon conference with Col. Deane, as to rewarding Captain Wyard and his company, — that Captain Wyard should have a gold medal of 50?., with his service against five ships engraved on the one side, and the arms of the commonwealth on the other, and 100?. towards the repairing of his ship; the master, a medal of 5?., the mates, medals of 4?. each, the boatswain, gunner, and carpenter of 3?. a piece, the inferior ofiicers, medals of 10s. each, and the common men of 5s. a piece, with the arms and inscription aforesaid, and that this be reported to the Council of State, as the opinion of the com- mittee. Order that the letter from the Navy Commissioners of the 14th inst., representing the names of ships unserviceable, and fit to be sold, with a certificate of the master shipwrights concerning them, and form of a warrant for their sale, with an estimate of the charge of 20 ships, manned with 3,000?. men for three months on the coast of Portugal, and of the charge of 12 ships manned with 2,000 men for four months on the said coast, be reported to Council. Order on information of Col. Deane, that there are divers prisoners at Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Weymouth, who were taken pirates at sea, and that they lie there to the great charge of the State, that those prisoners now at Portsmouth, or hereafter sent thither, be sent to Winchester gaol, those from Plymouth to Somerset gaol, and those from Wejnnouth to Salisbury gaol ; that 14 days be henceforth allotted for sending such prisoners to the gaols, after they are brought from sea, and that the collectors of prize goods pay the moneys disbursed by the governors of the said towns, or others to whose custody they shall be sent, for the keeping of such prisoners, until they shall be sent to the said gaols ; and request to the Council of State to issue warrants occordingly. [J. 123, pp. 436-8.] Aug. 16. 138. Substance of the King's declaration. He desires to be humbled Dumfermline. for his father's opposition to the solemn league and covenant, by which so much blood has been shed in this kingdom. For the T 2 292 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- ^^• idolatry of Ms mother, and the toleration of it in the King's house. He acknowledges his own sins, and the sins of his father's house. He has not subscribed the Covenant with any sinister intent, and cross design for attaining his own ends. He will have no enemies but the enemies of the Covenant. He abhors popery, superstition, idola- try, and prelacy. Requiring such as have opposed the Covenant upon pretence of kingly interest, not to prefer the interest of man to the interest of God. He is convinced in conscience of his sinfuhiess in the treaty of peace with the Irish rebels. He will employ or give commission to none but such as take the Covenant, and wiU recall aU other com- missions. He will sign the propositions agreed to by both kingdoms, and wUl confirm the church government agreed by the Synod at Westminster. He will govern England by Lords and Commons, and in matters of religion, prefer the council of ministers before any other. He will pass an act of oblivion to all, except some that had a hand in the ;death of his father. Whatever has been _ his guUt before God, and his bad success, yet the state of the question being now altered, he hopes for success against all enemies whatsoever. [Copy 1 page.] Aug. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Vane and Mr. Challoner to confer with Mr. Boone, and receive such propositions concerning trade as shall be made to them by Mr. Violett, and Mr. Johnson. 2. 50Z. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Theodore Haak, and 501. to Samuel Hartlib, for many good services in their correspondence beyond seas, and to enable them to continue it. 4. To write the Revenue Committee to sign a warrant for pay- ment of 2,000Z. to Mr. Frost, for the necessary and exigent services of Council, and to forbear issuing any more warrants, or to pay monies unless to the poor servants' pensions, until this 2,000i. be paid, in regard of the necessity of that money at the Council. 5. The Queen's guard chamber to be used by the Council of Trade, until the rooms formerly appointed for them can be got ready. 7. The Committee for Examinations to examine the prisoners in Peterhouse, and how they may be removed thence, and to what prisons, that it may be done with all possible speed. 8. The business of the winter guard to be considered next Mon- day. 9. Major Downes at Tutbury race to make sale to Major General Harrison of as many horses as he shall think fit to have, at reason- able rates. [I. 9, pp. 9, 10.] Aug. 17. Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. To move the Council of State to write the Army Committee to order the pay out of the Treasury of certain army officers, whose duty it is to remain in these parts, that they be not put to expect their pay out of Scotland. STATE PAPERS. 293 1650. Vol. IX. That a comptroller of ordnance, one clerk and one gunner be admitted into pay, to take care of the artillery train appointed for the safety of Parliament and parts adjacent, and that the treasurers- at-war be ordered to pay them ; viz., the comptroller, 5s. per diem ; clerk, 2s. Qd., and gunner, 2s. 6ft, and that Major General Harrison appoint fit persons. [/. 9, pp. 10, 11.] Aug. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. Major Rich. Browne added to the Militia Commissioners for county Norfolk. 3. The five petitions for the Scots ; viz., Gordon, Andrew Hayes, Geo. Lijidsey, Alex. Grey, and Jno. Anderson, granted, they taking the engagement, and entering into recognizances before such of the Militia Commissioners as are justices of the peace to be of good behaviour, whereupon they are to have hberty to stay in England, until further order from Parliament or Council. 4. The Irish Committee to provide necessaries for a surgeon, according to a list given to Council. 5. To answer the petition of Eusebius Andrews, that Council, having transmitted his examinations and confessions to the High Court of Justice, and referred the whole matter to them, according to law, does not think fit to interfere further. 6. The petition of Jacob WiUet referred to the Irish Committee. 7. Col. Duckenfield to have the desired commission sent to him at Chester. 8. To write Col. Duckenfield that he is to have such commissions as he desires, and for his exceptions to the allotment of places for raising the militia forces. Council formerly gave their approbation thereto, in a letter to the MiUtia Commissioners for that county, and therefore cannot recede from it. 9. The desires of Lieut.-Col. Joyce, for money and 50 timber trees for repairing Portland Castle, referred to the committee which meets with the Army officers. 10. The Ordnance Committee to consider the desires of Lieut.- Col. Joyce, in behalf of Col. Heane, for completing his regiment with swords, belts, bandoleers, and snaphance muskets. 12. The Admiralty Committee to consider as to disposing of the prisoners taken at sea and sent to Portsmouth, the governor being at great weekly charge for keeping them. 13. To answer the desire of Lieut.-Col. Joyce for horses taken in Hampshire for the use of the garrison of Portsmouth, that Council leaves it to the Militia Commissioners to dispose of them according to their iastructions. [/. 9, pp. 11-13.] Aug. 19. 139. Jos. Jane to Sec. Nicholas, Utrecht. I received yours of Hague. i.|. August, by Sir J. Lucas. Our Scotch news is much believed at Rotterdam, especially since the arrival of the ship to Amsterdam, which enlarges the news; they say the northern letters were all intercepted, and the parties to whom they were written committed, and told for what reason, This I heard by Mr. Ford at Rotterdam 294 DOMESTIC 1650, Vol. IX. was written from London, and their prints boast not. Col. Blague is retui-ned, but not the others. Mr. Poingdexter told me what you wrote, and that Jo. Seymour, that went with him, was not dis- covered, but went through to Scotland, if he were not after hindered. Mr. Trelawney was dismissed with Mr. Poingdexter, but went for London, and said he overheard that the governor of Scarborough was not iU inclined to the King. Sir R. Brewer wrote Mr. Simpson of the render of Port Longoser. Mr. Murray and the rest are yet here. Sir Levns Dives told us, at his coming hither from Ireland, that Limerick had received a garrison from Lord Ormond. There is a report the Duke of York is coming here. There is no certainty of Prince Eupert, but there are letters from France which say that the English fleet is gone from before Lisbon. Sir G. Rad- cliffe has not yet received any answer from Paris touching me, but expects it. Sir John Berkley assures me, if he gets money as he hopes, I shall not fail of his undertaking, but as yet I have not received any ; I shaU continue my importunity for payment of Mr. Samborne. I shall write to my cousin at Jersey, and am confident there wants no diligenee on his part. I hear the prisoners are to be released, but not to bear office, and the late accord is a mystery to me. I find their humours are as malignant, though apparently not so active as before. [2 pages.] Aug. 20. Council op State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Major Robinson that Dunster Castle be continued in its present condition until further order, and that 20 or 30 choice men be placed there for its defence. 2. The proposition of Col. WiUoughby, for defence of Ports- mouth, approved, and referred to the committee which meets with Army officers, to execute. 3. To write the Militia Commissioners for Somerset of the re- ceipt of their charge against some persons, and to desire them to take examinations on oath, and return the depositions within 20 days, and to secure aU persons, whether ministers or others, that endeavour to promote new troubles, and dissettle the people. 4. Col. Deane either to send the money for the army in Scotland by Capt. Lawson, or carry it in his own ship, as he thinks fit. 5. The list of ships and commanders for the new winter guard, with the estimate of the charge thereof when perfected, to be reported to Parliament by Sir H. Vane. 6. The perfecting of the business of the winter guard to be con- sidered to-morrow afternoon. 7. Capt. Moyse's propositions referred to the committee which meets with the Army officers. 8. The Admiralty Committee to exp,mine the petition of Mr, Clements and others. 9. The petition of the non-commissioned officers and soldiers in Guernsey referred to the committee which meets with the Ai-my officers. 10. W. Cole of Downton, Anth. Trotman, and W. Blissett added to the Militia Commissioners for county Wilts. STATE PAPERS. 295 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. Mr. JMildmay's letter to be sent to the Revenue Committee, and they desired to examine the inventory of the things delivered by the Earl of Northumberland to the Countess of Leicester, and to see that all have been delivered, and that they (the late King's children) be supplied with things necessary, provided all be included in the sum of 3,000Z. a year. 12. The petition of Philip de Grachy transmitted to the Ad- miralty judges, who are to proceed therein according to law and justice. 13. Sir Henry Mildmay to write his brother Anthony to move the late King's children privately to such place as they are most willing to go to, they being appointed by Parliament to be trans- ported out of the limits of the commonwealth. 14. Sir Wm. Masham to confer with Mr. Leman as to whether a greater number of horse may not be raised in county Hertford, and whether he is satisfied with the officers who have been re- turned. 15. The letter of Jas. Harrison from Guernsey referred to the committee which meets with the Army officers, who are to consider with speed what may be done therein ; Col. Jones to take special care of this matter. 17. Major Jas. Affieck, a Scotchman, to have liberty to stay in England until further order, upon taking the engagement, and to be recommended to Major-Generals Skippon and Harrison for employ- ment. 20. The petition of John Langley and others referred to the Admiralty Committee. 21. To reply to the letter of the Lord Mayor and aldermen, that the business of reprieves, being a particular business, Council cannot interpose therein to hand it to the House, but leaves it to them to present it to Parliament by the City members. [J. 9, pp. 13-16.] Aug. 20. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Report on Sir Charles Coote's letters in behalf of Col. Robert Sanderson, who merited well in the last fight against the bishop of Clogher and the rebellious Ulster army, as the colonel's business will require some time to give him necessary dispatch, that order be given by the Council of State to the Commissioners of Goldsmiths' Hall, to grant their warrant to the treasurers there to pay him 1001. towards his support here, out of the revenues of the lands settled upon trustees for Irish aflairs. Order on Colonel Hewson's letter, — desiring that Capt. Henchman, and such officers as he shall employ, may be enabled to raise, march, and transport^ 300 men to Ireland, for recruiting his regiment, — that the annexed conditions by Capt. Henchman be reported to Council, and that order be given him and such officers as he shall appoint as conductors, for beating drums, and raising and trans- porting the men, and that blank orders be given to Capt. Henchman, to take down with him and fill up, requiring the persons whose 296 DOMESTIC 1G50. Vol. IX. names are inserted to observe directions from Capt. Henchman, and that orders be also sent to Mr. Walley for fulfilling the several particulars mentioned to be performed by him, at the State's charge. Capt. Kich. Weston, one of the captaius lately sent to Ireland in Col. William Rjrves' regiment, having acknowledged a recognizance with sureties for raisiug, marching, and shipping a foot company of 100, besides officers for Ireland, without taking free quarter, or committing any disorder in the country, and having landed 102 men at Cork, and neither he nor his company particularly complained of for misdemeanors : — order should be given by Council to Gualter Frost, their secretary, for vacating his recognizance. Ralph King having stated that all the great shot for ordnance in the north of Ireland has been spent at Charlemont Fort, which is not yet taken, and that Sir Chas. Coote has ordered him to move that great shot for demi-cannon, and whole and demi-culverins may be speedUy sent to Camckfergus, lest through the want thereof, the taking of such fort should be retarded, and as the great shot ordered to be sent from hence for that service in Ulster cannot be there in time to supply their wants : — order should be given by Council to the governors of Chester and Liverpool, to deliver to Charles Walley what they can spare of great shot, and to Walley to ship the same for Carrickfergus, in the Hind frigate, now at Chester to carry money for pay of the forces in Ulster. Report on a letter from the Revenue Commissioners at Cork, to the Lord General, referred to this Committee by the Council of State, that the Peter frigate and Peter pink prizes were brought into Cork by Capt. Wood, and the proceeds, 2,654^. 18s. 9d., received by the said commissioners at Cork. That the commissioners paid Capt. Wood 200?., and request the Lord General to order payment of the rest, deducting 951?. 12s. lid., the State's share, and leaving 1,703?. 5s. lOd. due ; — that the treasurers-at-war should pay this to the commissioners of prize goods, placing 592?. 3s. 3d on the account of the soldiers in Munster, the rest, viz. 1,111?. 2s. 7d., being due for arms and ammunition. That the same should be paid by Mr. Jackson out of the 10,000?. for incident charges for Ireland. [I. 9, pp. 17-22.] Aug. 20. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order [to the Collectors for Prize Goods] to pay Col. Willoughby, out of the lOths of prizes, 12?. 10s., disbursed by him in maintaining prisoners at Portsmouth. Like order to pay Ann Brooks 40s., making 10?. given to her as a gratuity for the loss of her husband in the Mary Rose. \L 123. pp. 440, 441.] "• w!!^V^,?' ■'■^^' ^^^ii'alty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The provi- whitehaii. sions of Capt. Sherwin of the Hind frigate are well nigh spent; as the ship IS appointed one of the winter guard, and is to be imme- diately employed in the north of Ireland, give order forthwith for her supply at Chester. There is a very serviceable frigate at Liverpool, the Convert, lately bought at Wexford, which may be hired or bought. Order her survey, and if she be fit for use, ascer- STATE PAPERS. 297 1650. ^0^- I^- tain the lowest price, and at what rates she may be hired, and certify Mr. Walley at Chester, or whom else you think fit to employ herein. We understand by yours of the 16th, that the First whelp may be reduced to a serviceable careening hulk, and Col. Deane informs us she would be very useful at Harwich ; order her reducement accord- ingly, and let three men, one of them a boatswain, be borne upon her, to take charge of her, and order her speedy dispatch to Harwich. [1^ pages. Also I. 123, p. 441,] Aug. 20. Admiralty Committee to [the Commissioners of Chatham Chest]. We recommend to you the petition for relief of Margaret, widow of Arthur Fetherstone, one of the mariners of the George, who was, by an accident with powder, so much injured in his face, that he lay blind for several days, and has since died, leaving her with three chUdren in a poor condition ; the committee of the Trinity House certify the truth of her statement ; settle a yearly pension upon her out of the chest of Chatham, and certify us what pension you con- ceive fit for her. [/. 123, f. 442.] Aug. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The list of ships and commanders for the next winter guard, with the estimates of the charge of setting forth the same, and of 20 ships for attending Rupert's fleet, according to the Navy officers' certificate, to be reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Vane. 3. To write Col. Tomlinson to hasten his march towards the north, and to acquaint Sir Arthur Hesilrigge thereof, and receive his orders. 4. To write the Militia Commissioners for Sussex that, as Council knows nothing of the abilities of the two gentlemen named by them to command two troops, they have sent down blank com- missions to be filled in by them, to have them in readiness, only upon occasion of service, and not in constant pay ; the pay is left to them. 5. The petition of Col. Sexby referred to the Irish Committee. 6. The lops and tops of trees ordered for repairing the works at Portsmouth to be disposed of by Col. Whetham, towards the charge for the carriage of the trees to Portsmouth. 7. Mr. Bond to report the bill for Mariners' Hall to Parliament. 8. Sir Hen. Vane to move Parliament that the bill brought in for mending the highways about the Tower, which are much used in carrying necessaries to the fieet and other public services, may be speedily considered. 9. Commissions to be granted to persons certified from the Com- missioners of county Bucks, as fit for commands in the Militia. 14. Du Quin, prisoner at Portsmouth, not to be removed thence without order of Council, and notice thereof to be given to the governor. 15. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Bucks, that the commissions desired by them are granted, and that their forces are not to be kept in constant pay, at the public charge, but only to be in readiness upon occasion. [7. 9, pp. 23-5.] 298 DOMESTIC 1650. Aug. 21. Berwick. Aug. 21. Berwick. Aug. 22. Vol. IX. 141. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb at Newcastle. Jno. Paine, master of the Comfort of Yarmouth, having delivered his loading according to his charter, by which, for freight from London to Berwick, he is to have Q51. ; — as I ordered him to go into the Firth for the service of the army, for which I allowed him 25?., I desire you to pay him both sums accordingly. With note that Mr. Ledgard was appointed by the treasurers instead of Webb to pay this money [^ page.} 142. Like note for Jacob Jezzard, master of the Mathew and Joan of London, for 14>l., in addition to 271. 10s. [^ page.] Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The 2001. ordered for Col. Reed, upon account for the repair of Poole, to be paid with interest out of the 50,000?. upon the 200,000?. [excise], and the warrant formerly signed to be amended with the addition of interest. 2. Col. Heane's letter, with his receipt for 50 barrels of powder, referred to the Ordnance Committee, to examine the contract and report. 3. To signify to the Admiralty judges that Council approves what is offered in the paper signed by them and Dr. Walker, as to the proceedings against the Scottish ships, and as to the additional Act to be passed, prohibiting strangers to carry contraband goods, and the judges and Dr. Walker are to prepare an Act to be pre- sented to Council next Monday. 4. Lord Grey, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Challoner, to confer with Peregrine PeUiam, concerning his going to Hull. 5. The officers presented to council from the Militia Commis- sioners for Kent to command the horse approved, and commissions to be given. 6. Also the officers presented from the commissioners of county Herts. 8. The Irish Committee to consider the petition of Col. Eobert Haynes. 9. Also to consider of a fit person to be commissary of the victuals for the marching army. 10. To write the commissioners of Kent that Council have referred the guard of their coast to the Admiralty Committee, and that they approve of the secm-ing Sandwich by a company of Col. Gibbons', as likewise of the persons nominated to be officers ; but for the pay of the soldiers, they can give no order, the Act having appointed what is to be done therein. For the officers, in some places half-pay is allowed upon musters, and they are to do according to the Act for encouragement of officers ; they are to appoint a commissary of musters, and pay him out of the emergencies. For the increase of carriage hire, it is settled by the Act, and cannot be altered. 11. Dr. Walker to attend the Admiralty Committee to-morrow. 12. Direction to be given to the Commissioners of Customs to release and deliver to the owners the goods stayed by them as Scotch goods. STATE PAPEES. 299 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 22. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. The report from the Irish Committee, concerning Lord Moore and others, referred back to them, to state the matter, and report. 14. To write Sir Arthur Hesihigge that he shall receive four instructions concerning the sending away those of the Scottish nation, and one particularly, leaving it to him and the rest of the commis- sioners to give license to such of that nation as are not within the instructions, and are employed about the mines and salt pans, to stay in England, they subscribing the engagement, and giving recognizance to be of good behaviour. 15. To write Sir Arthur HesHrigge and Col. Fenwick to take notice of the stragglers from the army. 16. To send the instructions concerning the Scots to Sir James Harrington to-morrow. 24. That 300 muskets, 50 being firelocks, be delivered to Capt. Cannon, to remaia in store in Dover castle. 26. Capt. Cannet to take the command of the foot company, late Major Gibbons', of which Mat. Bagg is lieutenant. [/. 9, pp. 25-30.] Aug. 22. Ajdmtealty Committee. Day's Proceediags. To report to the Council of State the letter from the Navy Commissioners, representing the names of ships unserviceable and fit to be sold, with a certificate of several master shipwrights con- cerning the same ; also the form of a warrant to be issued to the commissioners for the sale of the said ships, with an estimate of the charge of 20 ships, manned with 3,000 men, for three months, on the coast of Portugal ; also an estimate of the charge of 12 ships, manned with 2,000 men, for four months, on the said coast. [I. 9, p. 29.] Aug. 22. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] The Council of State having ordered the buying certain provisions for the army, viz., kettles, rugs, and beds for the maimed soldiers, hand mills, &c., the payment for which cannot be placed upon the soldiers' entertainment, that Council be moved to appoint where the payment of 1,300?. for such provisions shall be placed, most of them being not to be had without ready money ; and also to lay aside sums fit for defraying the like incident charges in future. Having reviewed their former report in behalf of Sir Robert Hanna, Bart., they find that last November, Sir Robert discovered certain sums due to the State, and this committee thereupon made a report to Council that 297^. 2s. of the said sums should be ordered to him, in part payment of his arrears, to enable him to defray the expense of his long attendance here, as agent to Sir Charles Coote ; but notwithstanding this report, such sum was otherwise disposed of In regard thereof, and as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has desired that the hke sum should be granted to Sir Robert, on account of his sufferings and hard condition, order should be given by Council to the commissioners of Gold- smiths' HaU to pay Sir Robert, out of the revenues of land settled 300 DOMESTIC 1C50. V^'^- I^- upon trustees for Irish affairs, 150L, in part of his arrears, and to enable him to defray the charge of his attendance, and to return to Ireland. [/. 9, pp. 29-31.] Aug. 22. 143. Irish Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The enclosed charge exhibited to us by Thos. Offley contains an account of fraudu- lent abuses and misdemeanor, in embezzling goods and ammunition sent on board the Deliverance, George Phillips, master, for the service of Ireland. It properly lies before you to examine such misdemeanors, Phillips being freighted by you for the service. Eeport what you find, that further order may be given. [1 pi\ Enclosing, 143. I. Charge by Thomas Offley against Geo. Phillips, commander of the Deliverance, John Mace, nfiate, and Thos. Whittaker, gunner, that, being employed by the Irish Committee to trans- port arms, ammunition, &c. to Ireland, Phillips received 200 hags of biscuit, weight, 20,000 lbs. for Ireland, but he consumed and wasted 1,000 lbs., and never used his own for three months. He also kept six canvas tents, and employed Whittaker, the gunner, to change three or four barrels of powder for dirt and damaged powder, and detained three full ones, which are still on board the ship, and sold one or two barrels before leaving the Thames. Mace also broke opien packages, and took six or eight pairs of shoes, belts and swivels, hatchets and axes, and certain bundles of clothes. As informant knew of these frauds, they conspired how to get rid of him,, and accomplished it by leavimg him behind at Wexford, where he had to remain six months, at a charge of 251., to his complete ruin, as he would other- wise have been at sea and in the service. Begs to have some allowance out of those goods, and a warrant for apprehending the offenders, seizing the powder, &c., and to be assisted therein by Wm. Prouse, messenger of the Navy Office on Tower Hill ; as the offenders are novj in the river, and will speedily be going to sea, tJie warrants ought to be granted at once. [3 sheets,] 143. II. Abstract of the above charge. [^ pcoge-] Aug. 23. 144. Order in Parliament that lO.OOOL be forthwith provided for a magazine of victuals, and laid in store at Berwick, Carlisle, and such other places northward as the Council of State shall think fit, to answer all emergencies, over and above the provisions usually made, and paid for out of the pay of the army. Also that 6,000?., part of such 10,000?., be charged upon the receipt of Haber- dashers' Hall, and that the commissioners for compounding be required to issue their warrants to their treasurers to make payment thereof; the acquittances of such persons as the Council of State shall appoint to receive the same to be a sufficient discharge. [Copy. f page.] STATE PAPERS. 301 1650. Vol. IX, Aug. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 5. To inform John Housten, in reply to his petition, that as he is a dehnquent, Council cannot give him license to stay in England. 7. The names sent in by Major General Harrison, for a troop of horse and a company of foot for Berkshire, approved, and commis- sions issued. 9. To write the Army Committee to make an assignment of one month's pay to Col. Tomlinson, in advance. 10. To write the governor of Salop to secure — Tong, untU he gives security to leave England within 20 days after being set at liberty, and to be of good behaviour. 11. To write him to secure Mr. -Blake and Mr. Fisher, ministers, and examine them as to their former and late offences, and send up the examinations to Council. 12. To write the Militia Commissioners for Chester city to raise two companies as part of the regiment of Col. Duckenfield. 13. To write Col. Crompton to expedite the raising of two troops of horse and 100 dragoons, and that the Act has directed what has to be done with regard to their pay, when they shall be called out by Council for actual service. 14. Commissions to be given to the officers recommended by the Militia Commissioners for Cheshire, if they are not entered in any other hst. 15. The resolutions of Parliament of this day, concerning the making provision for the army in Scotland, referred to the Irish Committee, who are to proportion the provisions of the several kinds which are to be made with the money allowed for that pur- pose, and report progress. 16. To write to several gentlemen to stir up the several Militias to expedite the raising of their militia, according to the letter formerly sent them, and return an account of progress. 17. The Ordnance Committee to agree with Capt. Roberts as to the salary for himself and two men, upon his employment to Guern- sey, but not to exceed 10s. a day for himself, and 2s. 6d. for each of his men. 18. To write Major Harrison to continue his care for the Island of Guernsey. 19. The Ordnance Committee to consider how the arms appointed for Capt. Tomlinson's regiment may best be carried to him, and to assist Major Knight in such way as they think fit. [/. 9, pp. 32-34.] Aug. 23. Committee for Maetial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. Two demi-cannons, three whole culverins, two demi-culverins, five tons of match, 50 barrels of small shot, and one large mortar- piece, with other requisite materials, to be speedily sent to Guernsey. The ladders provided by Col. WiUoughby for this service in Guernsey to be speedily sent thither, and the Ordnance Committee to pay for them. 302 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. The Treasurers-at-war to advance two months' pay for the five companies at Guernsey. The Admiralty Committee to consider of one or two ships of im- portance, and two or three smaller ones, to ride at Guernsey, until Council otherwise orders. Eeport on the petition of the non-commissioned officers and sol- diers at Guernsey, that the Committee thinks Major Harrison, who now commands in Guernsey, should have 250^. for incident charges, and aUow out of that sum, to the non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the five companies at Guernsey, Id a day for three months, as an addition to their present pay, for their encourage- ment, in respect of the scarcity of provisions there ; the other demand in the petition, for seven weeks' pay alleged to be due to the soldiers, to be recommended to the Army Committee. Eeport on the letter from the Militia Commissioners of Kent, and the petition of Sir Cheney Culpeper concerning Leeds castle, that — ^finding the use which the Commissioners propound to be made of the castle, for securing the magazine and prisoners belonging to that county — this committee does not think the charge of keeping a garrison in that castle ought to be borne out of the public trea- suries, and as Sir Cheney is a well-afFected gentleman, ' Council should write the Militia Commissioners that, if they think fit so to use Leeds castle, they are to treat with him, and recompense him for the time the castle shall be so used. [J. 9, pp. 35, 36.] Aug. 23. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Captains Purvis, Cheney, and Hosier, commanders of the ships ordered to attend the Iceland fishery, have arrived with the whole fleet at Yarmouth, having made good voyages, and being fuU of fish ; they ask whether they shall be continued out the full eight months, and how they shall be employed until the expiration of their contracts for six months. Say whether it be needful they should be continued out for eight months, so that they may have speedy orders for their further employment, either by sending them over to Ostend, or with respect to the herring fishery. [/. 123, p. 444.] Aug. 23. Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker. We refer to you the en- closed petition and papers of Capt. Wm. Haddock, Joseph Pyke, and Edw. Peach, complaining of some merchants trading to Tituan, referred to us by the Council of State, and desire you to summon the parties before you, and receive such proofs upon oath as may clear the matter, and certify your opinion next Tuesday. As there is a ship shortly going to the port of Tituan, we request aU expedi- tion, for the matter concerns the honour of the State as well as the relief of the petitioners. [/. 123, 444.] Aug. 23. 145. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb, of Newcastle, merchant, Berwick. Thos. Hanis, of the Hope of London, having delivered his loading, by which he is to have 27i. 10s. for freight from London to Berwick, as I ordered him to go into the Firth for the service of the army, for STATE PAPERS. 303 1650. Vol. IX. which he was to have 11?. for his voyage and demurrage, I desire you to pay him. [^ page.] Aug. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Grey added to the Militia Commissioners for counties Bedford, Northampton, and Notts. 2. Mr. Holland added to the Militia Commissioners for county Leicester. 3. To write the Navy Commissioners to send two months' victuals to the squadron of the fleet in the North, so that they may not be necessitated to retui'n from that service, whence they cannot be spared. 4. The letters received from Scotland, and such others as may come in on Monday, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Scott. 5. To send Mr. Bond the report concerning the estimate of the winter guard. 6. To write Col. Deane that the treasure for the army has been promised to be sent, and to be at Yarmouth the middle of next week, and to desire him to send a guard ship there, to convoy it to the army. 7. Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Col Purefoy, to be a committee to consider the present charge of the army and navy, and the state of the treasure, in order to its dis- charge, and what money will be necessary, and in what time ; also also to confer with the army and navy committees, and settle a statement and report ; also to consider the propositions now in debate before Council, and what else they think fit for the supply of those necessities, and report thereon. 8. To write thanking Col. Fenwick for continuing his intelligence with the army, and sending it to Council, and for his care of his garrison [Berwick], in getting trusty men for it, in Keu of the five companies taken away by order of the Lord General, in which Council can only assist him by furnishing such officers as he shall send out with trophies for raising those companies. 9. To write Capt. Thos. Norris, approving his seizure of Loop's arms, and to desire him to keep them until further inquiry has been made. 11. Mr. Scott to pay Capt. Johnston 201. [I. 9, pp. 37^ 38.] Aug. 24. Levant Company to [Sir Thomas Bendish]. We send exceptions London. to Mr. Gough's second account, and queries wherein we desire satis- faction. We wonder that Mr. Abney should be so negligent in the dispatch of his account, and shall not remit the fine imposed on him by you, without good reason. We are glad that our great leviations so long continued are drawing to an end ; your providence will con- tribute much thereto ; but we may not allow of the resolution there made for returning our bUls of exchange hither unsatisfied and marvel that a court of our factory there should take upon them to vote against our express and reiterated orders herein, as has also been done at Smjnma, in their remission of 2,800 dollars received for leviation money of factors, which is ordered to them again • by these means unfree men, and they who have least interest in 'our trade, are eased of their burdens, which we are fain to undergo of 304 DOMESTIC 1650. Aug. 24. London. Aug. 24. London. Vol. IX. which injustice we now reprove the factors of Smyrna. Pray com- mand them to see that our bills of exchange, charged thither for moneys taken up here for urgent occasions, be employed according to our former directions, although with the continuance of a levia,- tion, whereof we, who bear it, should be loath to be oppressed, if we knew how, or could discover fairer means to extinguish our debts. They would be the sooner cleared were there but unity amongst you, and those occasions of animosity taken away which we perceive are still fomented, and some of the factors have retired, and their goods are conveyed away. By these means a way has been made for Sir Hen. Hyde, who has come thither to promote designs against you or us ; for resisting whom, or any other who may injure that trade, we leave you to the power you have, and your own discretion. We desire you to order the treasurer to send us a list of all the biUs of exchange charged hither from Constantinople, both in the time of Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Gough. With particulars of the exceptions and queries to Gough's account before mentioned. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., pp. 141, 142.] Levant Company to Samuel Bamardiston. We observe your pains in the collection of our consulage, and are sorry of the abate- ment therein, through the disesteem of our shipping among strangers, and the declining of the Leghorn trade ; yet we hope our debts will be extinguished by degrees, and those great leviations eased. We expect speedy satisfaction to our bills of exchange, charged on you from hence, which they at Constantinople dispute. Not having yet observed any trouble about your fruit lately laden upon the Employment and Bendish, as we much feared, we will content our- selves with our ordinary duties upon the same, viz., our consulage there, and impositions here. We have received the entries of the Mary Rose and Levant merchant, and that we may be the better satisfied in the due payment of our duties, we desire a particxilar account of all the consulage paid upon every ship, both in and out ; so that comparing it with our invoices, we may see who are deficient, either in short payment or in not paying at all. We have perused your accounts, and enclose our exceptions thereto, and expect the several sums mentioned to be brought to our credit. With the ex- ceptions alluded to. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., pp. 143, 144.] Levant Company to the Consul and Factory at Smyrna. We hear from Constantinople that his Lordship and that factory have resolved to return our bills of exchange unpaid, contrary to our frequent orders. We do not more wonder at this than at as great an absurdity of the factory at Smyrna, in voting away a great part of our duties, viz., 2,800 dollars due for leviation money, upon the goods belonging to themselves ; which presumption we may not endure, and do hereby enjoin you that the 2,800 dollars, and any other sum due to us, be reduced to our account ; and that in future, aU leviations, &c. be equally made good by factors and masters of ships as by us, who have as much reason to be free of such burdens as you, if any other way could be found out for clearing of our STATE PAPEES. 305 1650. Vol. IX. debts. For better affecting thereof, we expect your joint endeavours, ■without putting in practice such courses as most of you are gnUty of, in entering great bales of silk of 400 lbs. as coals, thereby defrauding the company of their consulage and duties, and your principals also of their dues, when you charge to their account double the custom, or at least much more than is reaUy paid by you there, of which extravagances we shaU hereafter take a more exact observance, and severely punish offenders. Meantime let our con- sulage for the fruit laden upon the Employment be put to our account, and we will satisfy other duties iipon the same. \_Levant Papers, vol. iv., p. 145.] Aug. 24. London. Levant Company to Jno. BromhaU. Divers of our company here have renewed their complaints of that heavy burden of 2 dollars per miUe on currants, which has been so long continued upon that trade, for an unjust pretence of the Greeks of that island, which we have always disclaimed, as not relating to us ; we are confident the pretence has been long since extinguished, and therefore, as we are resolved not to give any further allowance to this unjust tax, we desire you to send us an exact account of all the said leviation of 2 dollars per cent., that we may understand how much has been collected. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 146.] Aug. 24. Levant Company to Hen. Bowyer. We have received your London. letter of the 15th ult., with a copy of John Lancelot's bond for 2,0001. sent you for us from Constantinople. [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 146.] Aug. 26. 146. Certificate by Jno. Rushworth that Wm. Bigsby, master &c. of the Mary Ann of Aldborough, was to have unladen his goods at Berwick, but was sent to the army at Musselburgh in Scotland, where he delivered them, except a few parcels which he was ordered to keep in his ship, of which an account has been taken, and having been again taken up by the month for the service of the State, John Webb, of Newcastle, merchant, is to pay him the money due, accord- ing to charter party, [| page.] Aug. 26. 147. Power of attorney from Bigsby to Hen. Danke, master of the Indifferent, to receive the money. [| page.] Aug. 26. 148. Geo. Phillips to the Navy Commissioners. Understanding that the false information given against me by Offley is referred to you, I hope that you wiU not suffer me to be so much abused, but that, if you find the information false, I shall be vindicated. As for those articles he brings against me, I utterly deny them, and having spent much time at Whitehall in attending the hearing, and my ship and men lying at great charge, and now gone down, I entreat you not to think amiss of my not being before you ; on my return, I will present myself. [| page.] 2. XI 306 DOMESTIC 1650 ^°^' ^^' Auo- 26 149 John Mace and Thomas Whittaker to the Navy Commis- sioners' A false information having been given against us by Thomas Offley, of embezzKng the State's goods, we attended at WhitehaU to disprove it. We never intended nor did any such uniust acts, but Offley enticed us to have purloined some of the goods. We are bound now to go on our voyage, but at our return, we shall be ready to appear before you. [1 page.] Aug. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Harley, a prisoner at Bristol, and lately a scholar at Ox- ford, to be released. 3. Sii' Kobert King and Mr. Herbert to put in writmg then- pro- positions, which are to be referred to the Irish Committee. 4. Mr. Frost to pay Major Knight 51. for carrying down the arms provided for Col. Tomlinson's troops upon their march. 5. Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to examine the state of the treasury at Haberdashers' HaU. 6. The Post Committee to send for , and examine him, and either suppress or tolerate him, as they see cause. 13. The gentlemen named in the petition from Norfolk added to the Militia Commissioners. 14. Jas. Palmer added to the Militia Commissioners for Suffolk. 15. To look to Mr. Sparke's report. 16. To write Col. Mackworth to let Mr. Newport stay in Shrop- shire for three months longer, upon his recognizance in 5,000?. to be of good behaviour. 19. The instructions to the four militias about this town, concern- ing the licensing of the stay of Scotchmen, renewed, and their power continued until further order. [/. 9, ])p. 38-41.] Aug. 27. Report [of the Irish Committee] — on a reference to it to consider of a fit person as commissary of victuals for the marching army in Scotland — that a letter be written from Council to the Army Committee, to enter Nath. Eldred in the establishment, at 15s. a day for himself, 6s. 8d. for his assistant, and 2s. 6d. for each of his two clerks ; and that he, with collateral security, acknowledge a recognizance of 2,000?. before Mr. Frost, to discharge the trust, and render an account of such provisions as he shall receive, according to the instructions given by Council to Col. Potter. [/. 9, p. 41.] Aug. 27. Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. To report to Council that 20 barrels of powder should be added to the 40 formerly allowed for Bristol, as also a proportionable quan- tity of match and ball for the whole 60 barrels. As the provisions already sent to the army are not so orderly issued that they may be placed to the account of the several regi- ments that receive them, so that defalcation may be made thereof out STATE PAPERS. 307 1650. Vol. IX. of the pay of the army, to request Council that Col. Vincent Pot- ter, now going to the Lord General, be empowered to take care of the orderly receiving and issuing such provisions, in order that Council may receive a due account. [/. 9, 2^P- 42-43.] Aug. 27. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order on the petition of Margaret, widow of Arthur Fetherstone — stating that her husband lost his life from an explosion of gunpowder on board the George at Portsmouth in December last, and left her with three small children in a poor condition — that the collectors for prize goods pay her 10^. Order on the petition of John Langley and others — stating that by the assistance of the Nonsuch frigate, their ship , which they set forth as a private man-of-war, after a long fight with five French ships of war (amongst which was the Rear- Admiral), took her, and praying that it may be bestowed upon them for future encouragement — that this matter be resumed to-morrow morning, and that John Langley, Samuel Moyer, and James Wych, in the petition mentioned, have notice to be present. [/. 123, pp. 447- 448.] Aug. 27. 150. Committee for sale of the late King's goods to the Trea- surers for receiving the money therefrom. Upon examination of the complaint of Rich. Barret, touching an old salt and cover of gold, valued at 3Z. 6s. 8d. per ounce, we are satisfied that there was within it, of dross viij. drams and 13 dwts., and of silver 16 dwts., the abatement for all which comes to 281. 12s. 8d. We likewise find that six crystal cups, sold at the same time, computed at 36 dwts., and valued at 3s. per oz., are miscast in the duplicate 101. 16s. in the total, which is to be made good by being deducted from the 281. 12s. 8d. ; the net money 171. 6s. 8d. to be allowed Mr. Barret, in satisfaction for the dross. [| page.] Aug. 27. 151. Certificate by Jno. Rushworth that Hen. Danke, master &c. of the Indifferent of AJdborough, was to have unladen some cheese, &c. brought from London, at Berwick, but was directed by Col. Geo. FenAvick, Governor of Berwick, to carry them to the army at Musselburgh, and attend the order of the Generals there. That he set sail on the 3rd of Aug-ust, and after several days' endurance of storms, arrived there, and has remained ever since unlading the cheese, and has delivered the cheeses withia eight of his number, and in good condition. Mr. Webb is therefore to pay him his money, as also 11?. 15s. for his voyage from Berwick to Musselburgh. He also delivered 278 tents, and the tent staves, mallets, &c., for which he is entitled to additional compensation. With receipt by Hen. Danke for 34L 10s. [1^ pages.] Enclosing, 151. I. Certificate by Col. G. Fenwick that he sent Banke to Mussel- burgh, and that he is to he paid his freight, pri/mage, and demurrage. 3 August 1650. [| page.] u 2 308 DOMESTIC 1650, Vo^- I^- Aug. 28. Order in Parliament — upon the report by Major Salwey of an Act and declaration of the Parliament of England, touching a pamphlet entitled, " A Declaration by the King to his Subjects of Scotland, England, and Ireland," printed at Edinburgh 1650 — that the same having been read and passed, be printed and published. That the Council of State consider of an answer to the said declaration, and present it to the House. Also that they see the before-mentioned Act put in execution, and recommend the same to the several militias and justices of the peace in the several counties, to take care it be duly observed. [/. 88, f. 38.] Aug. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. The petition of Sir Adam Loftus referred to the Irish Com- mittee. 7. Sir John Pettus, entering into recognizance with two sureties to appear before Council when called for, and to be of good be- haviour, and offering his sureties' names on Monday morning next to Council, wUl then receive further order. 8. To write General Deane, enclosing a copy of the letter from Ostend, and desire him to use his endeavours to prevent the evil that may come thereby ; duplicates to be sent to the Downs and to Yarmouth. 9. To write Lieut.-Colonel Worsley, commander of the regiment of foot raised in Lancashire, to march according to Sir Arthur HesiLrigge's orders, and to tell him that money has been ordered for them. 10. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge of the above letter, and desire him to order all the foot he can possibly make, and send them to the Lord General, by such way as he shall think fit, with aU speed ; also that 10,000Z. has been ordered him by biUs of exchange, for pay of such forces as are appointed to him, and are not on the establishment, and that 8,000i. more will be speedily sent ; also to desire him to furnish Alured's men with money and arms. II. Lord Chief Justice St. John, Sir H. Vane, and Mr. Scott to prepare the heads of an answer to the late declaration of the Scots, and to think of some fit person to pen the same. 12. Hen. Stephens to prove upon oath the allegations in his peti- tion, and bring it to Council. \S,tTuck out] 13. The proposition made by Col. Eeynolds, in his letter now before Parliament, concerning the raising of a troop of horse, to be moved in Parliament by Col. Purefoy, that some answer may be given. 14. To write the Commissioners of Yorkshire to send some foot out of their county, besides those under the command of Col. Alured. 15. The Admiralty judges to receive the oaths of Nathan Wright, Robt. Burdett, and Rich. Hounsell. as to the matters in their petition, in order to granting them letters of marque STATE PAPERS. 309 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 16. To write the High Court of Justice to proceed to the trial of Sir John Gell, and the rest of those engaged in that conspiracy. 17. Lawrence Blomelly to be committed to Newgate, upon sus- picion of treason. 18. The execution of the above order respited, Blomelly giving security to be forthcoming when Council shall appoint, and to be of good behaviour. 19. The Treasurers at war to transmit 10,000Z. to Newcastle, by bills of exchange, for Sir Arth. HesUrigge, and what cannot be had by biUs here, they are to write Mr. Ledgard to draw bills for from thence, upon the treasurers-at-war, and pay the money to Sir Arthur. 21. Mr. Gierke to have a copy of his charge, and to be desired to give in his answer to it by Monday next. 22. To inform Bernard Sparkes, in answer to his petition, that the sentence of the Admiralty against the PhUip of Topsham was passed upon good grounds, that Coimcil cannot dispose of the ship by law, and that by that sentence, she belongs to the takers. 23. The Admiralty judges to examine the matters of fact sug- gested in the petition of Henry Stephens, and certify, in order to granting him letters of marque and reprisal. [/. 9, pp. 45-8.] Aug. 28. Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. To move the Council of State to write the Militia Commissioners for Essex to appoint a squadron of horse and 50 foot, under able commanders, to be drawn to Mersey Island, for its better secTu:ity, to continue for one month, and, receive orders from Capt. BurreU, the governor there. That 1,000 matchlock muskets, 500 snaphance muskets, 500 pikes, 1,500 coUars of bandoleers, and 2,000 swords be deHvered to Major-General Harrison, for the arming of such of the London volunteer regiments as want arms and are ready for service, on security for their restoration, rmless lost in actual service. [I. 9, p. 48.] Aug. 28. 152. Sir Geo. Kadcliffe to [Sec. Nicholas]. Thos. Weston, and Sept. 7. D. O'Neale came from the Kang nine days ago. Our glorious news Hague. of Cromwell's total defeat is nothing to what we hoped ; yet he has had a knock, and may probably be worsted, if the Scots do their best, that is sit stiU ; but the ministers press their men to fight, contrary to their commander's opinion ; if they fight, they hazard a beating. The ministers have lately purged their army of 5,000 profane persons, and Loudoun went about the camp to teU them it was the cause of God, and not to be maintained by wicked men ; such they account all Cavaliers, Montrosians, and such as engaged with Hamilton, that is to say, their best soldiers. Whether this be mad- ness or treachery, time may discover. 310 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. The King must not go to the army, for fear he may gain too much upon the soldier. He was pressed to a declaration, putting the late bloodshed and miseries to his mother's popery and his father's following bad counsel, and opposing the Covenant, but he refused to the death ; whereupon the Eark instantly declare against him, and offer to treat with Cromwell. To prevent this, the King sends to the Kirk again, by Argyle's advice, and satisfies them, modifying only some words in the declaration, so that he now says in it that his father's ill counsel, &c., was the occasion, not the cause, of the troubles. Argyle has given him great professions of fidelity, seems to be overpowered by the clergy, and says when the King comes to England, he may be more free, but for the present, it is necessary to please these madmen. The votes for removing from the King the company that came with him from hence are fully confirmed by Parliament. They make no laws which are of force until the Assembly of the kirk allows them. Lord Finch desires to be remembered to you. [1 page.] Aug. 29. Order in Parliament that Col. Reynolds' proposition touching the raising of a troop of horse be referred to the Council of State, and if they shaU think fit to admit him, the Army Committee be required to receive him into pay, observing the directions of Council. [1. 88, p. 39.] Aug. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. The commissions desired by Sir Arthur Hesifrigge to be sent with aU expedition. 5. To write the governor of Weymouth, enclosing the petition of several prisoners in that garrison, and to desire him to certify their quality and condition, that further order may be given. 8. Wednesday next appointed for considering what is to be done with the letters of such as caU themselves public ministers, and have not delivered any credentials to Parliament. 9. The surveyor and clerk of the works to use all expedition in finishing the rooms appointed for the use of the Council of Trade. 11. The petition and papers, of Capt. Mildmay referred to the Admiralty Committee. 12. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Rathborne referred to the Irish Committee. 13. Col. Reynolds to have power to raise a troop of horse, and have one month's pay advanced, to be deducted on his growing entertainment ; the Army Committee to take care the advance is made, and to provide his pay for the future. 14. Col. Purefoy, Mr. Challoner, and Col. Jones to be a committee to consider Sir David Hastevile's business, and see if they can mediate an agreement between him and his adversary. STATE PAPERS. 311 1650. Vol. IX. Aug. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 15. It appears by the petition of Maurice Gardner, that in 1641, the Green Knight arrived at Pl3nnouth with goods from the "West Indies, and was to have returned with other goods, but in regard of the extremity that the town then stood in, the ship was pressed for the service of Parliament, for defence of Plymouth, being- then furnished with 18 pieces of ordnance and 62 men, at the charge of the petitioner, who was himself the owner of two-thirds of the said ship, and was to have had a monthly allowance for the said ship from Parliament, according to an agreement made by Moses Goodier and others. The Parliament put as her commander Capt. Tate, who so continued a year, but subsequently made defec- tion, and went over with his ship to the enemy ; after which, she was reseized near Cornwall on behalf of Parliament. Such seizure ought to have been tried in the Admifalty, as the Committee there had nothing to do with it ; but under colour that a third part of the ship belonged to Sir Thomas Bassett, a delinquent, the committee then in Cornwall took upon themselves de facto to take the ship from the Vice- Admiral of Cornwall, John St. Aubin, and make a pretended sale thereof to Nicholas Opie of Plymouth. Since then the Council of State have referred the whole matter to the Admiraltj^ court, and that court, after a full hearing, awarded that two thirds of the said ship belonged .to the petitioner, and gave judgment for restitution. It likewise appears, by an order of the Admiralty Court of 7th June 1646, that bail was put in on behalf of Opie, who was then sending the ship upon a voyage for his own profit, to bring her back as soon as the voyage was ended, and submit two thirds thereof, which the petitioner Gardner claimed as his, to an arrest at Gardner's suit, and also pay Gardner two thirds of the freight for the ship, in case it should appear in the court that the interest in the two thirds belonged to him, which has since been so adjudged. The said court, upon another order from the Council of State, gave sentence of confiscation against the third part of the said ship that belonged to Sir Thomas Bassett ; since then Gardner has again petitioned, representing his good affection to Parliament and his many sufferings, — having been arrested and imprisoned by the Dutch merchants for breach of charter party, as the ship did not go the second voyage to the West Indies, being employed by Parliament as aforesaid, and not having received from Parliament for the ship, during the time she was so employed, a penny of freight, which amounts to a great sum, — and praying that towards the same, Council will allow him the third part of the ship formerly belonging to Sir Thos. Bassett, and now sentenced to be confiscated, with all the freight due from Opie for the third part, during the time Opie employed her. Coimcil thinking this reasonable, order that Opie not only satisfy Gardner for the said two thirds of the ship and freight due to Gardner himself, but also for the said third part of the said ship now sentenced to be confiscated, and for all the freight due for the same ; and if Opie does not obey and make payment, Gardner 312 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^• Aug. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) is to have free liberty to sue him for the same in the Admiralty, and the judges are to afford him such relief as the rules of justice will allow. 16. Note that William Hill of Foxton, and Kobert HiU of New- ton, both county Cambridge, appeared this day before Council, according to theu" license to come to town of the 15th instant, as also John Chamberlain of Malgosbury, county Gloucester. [/. 9, jop. 49-52.] Aug. 30. Order in Parliament that 12,000 declarations for a thanksgiving for Ireland be forthwith printed, and that the Council of State see that they are dispersed to the ministers in the several counties and cities. [/. 88, p. 39.] Aug. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 5. Mr. Strickland's business to be considered next Wednesday. 7. That part of Col. Willoughby's petition relating to 101. a year desired by him referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. Col. Heane's letter concerning some design upon the west referred to the committee for examinations, to consider what is to be done for further discovery thereof, and to prepare a letter to Col. Heane. 11. The same deputation which was made^to Capt. Cannon, to be Deputy Governor of Dover Castle, to be made to Quarter-Master General Hugh Courtney, to be Deputy Governor of Beaumaris castle, and a letter to be written Major-General Mitton, to put him into that place. 12. To write the High Court of Justice to proceed to the trial of Sir John Gell. [/. 9, pp. 63-54.] Aug. 30. Order in the Ordnance Committee to request the Council of State that Edward Ansley, storekeeper and master workman in the Armoury Office, may have the use of the house in the Tower now in the pos- session of Mr. Pidgeon, late keeper of the wardrobe, and that a warrant be issued to the Lieutenant of the Tower for putting him in possession thereof [/. 9, p. 56.] Aug. 31. Report of the Admiralty Committee on the petition of John Langley, Jas. Wych, and other merchants and owners of the ship ■ , Capt. Henley, commander ; as also on the petition of Capt. John Mildmay, commander of the Nonsuch frigate, both of whom claim interest in the taking of the rear-admiral of the French fleet, called the Charity of Havre de Grace, ofi^ Cape de Hogue, on the 12th inst. We find that Capt. Mildmay, with the Nonsuch, behaved very gallantly in fight, and that Capt. Henley assisted at a distance ; that the aspersions cast upon Capt. Mildmay, tending to his dis- credit in that action, are unjust, for he fought with the admiral and fleet seven hours together, and came up seven times with the admiral, STATE PAPEKS. 313 1650. Vol. IX. and upon his coming up the eighth time, the rear-admiral falling between him and the admiral, called for quarter, and yielded to Capt. Mildmay, as appears by depositions of the captain and master of the said ship, the Charity, taken at Portsmouth on the 9th inst., before surrogates of the Vice-Admiralty there ; also that Capt. Mild- may used his endeavours to pursue the rest of the fleet, who made all the sail they could, and ran away, but as his rigging, sails, and masts were much torn and shot in the fight, and the Nonsuch had a dangerous shot, which she received in her hull (whereby she took much water), they could not make her fit to sail until it was 7 o'clock, and the fleet had a stiff gale before the wind. [/. 123, pp. 449, 450.] Aug. 31. 153. Col. Eich. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. You desire me The Speaker, to appoint a convoy for provisions shipped at Plymouth for the °^°^" squadron on the coast of Ireland, and also a convoy to go north- ward with provision for the ships there ; if you had given me notice of it when I was last at London, and when I knew whereabouts the ships were that lay to the westward, I could have provided a timely convoy, which now will be difiicult, unless yon can hasten out from Portsmouth the Concord, Fellowship, or Guinea frigate, aU ordered for Ireland. I inclose a warrant for convoy to the first of them that shah be ready, and a like order for Pljnnouth for any ship that may come thither, except the Rainbow, Fairfax, Swiftsure, and Nonsuch, which take provisions for Ireland. As for a convoy to the North with your provisions from Harwich, I send an order for the Thomas, which went thither two days since, to take care of them as far as Yarmouth roads, and then either Capts. Purvis, Cherney, Hosier, or Wyard, who all ride about there, will see them over to the fleet. Pray send down to Harwich the hulk which was to be made out of the Second Whelp ; I am going there suddenly fco take in provisions, and want the hulk there to careen this ship. I have taken a spare anchor out of the Lion for a sheet anchor. Send down another to the Lion in the Downs, by Copping's hoy. [1^ pages^ [Aug.] 154. Account of 52 Irish prizes taken by captains sailing in the service of the King of England, and carried to Ostend, between 3rd March 1G48-9, and 16th August 1650, with particulars of their lading. [5 pages^ Aug. ? 155. List of the nobility of Scotland, giving the surnames and titles ; two dukes, four marquises, 57 earls, seven viscounts, and 47 barons. [JEndorsed hy Sec. Nichokis. 2 pages.] [Aug.] 156. Ai-ticles of misdemeanor presented to the Excise Com- mittee against Nicholas Kennard of Eye , husbandman. That on 27th July, there were silks landed out of a French shallop, at an 314 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. IX. unlawful place, 10 miles from any port, without the knowledge of any of the Customs' officers, and given to Hannikin, living near the sea, a mile beyond Leeds. Kennard, by direction of Le-wis Gilliard, a French merchant, and the supposed owner of the goods, received the goods from Hannikin to carry them to London, and defraud the commonwealth of the dutiee, and was to have had 30s. for his trouble, had he not been stopped by several men, who took the goods from him. Kennard was the chief agent in combining with the merchants in their intended fraud, the damage arising wherefrom must be very great. [I i'Oi.gre.] Enclosing, 156. I. Information of Sam/wel Love, collector, and Thos. Marshal, Surveyor for the Customs in the port of Eye, to the Com- missioners of Customs on the above case. John Wigan, Win. Alleshury, and Kedwell, a smith of Lydd, pri- vate men, were the seizers of the said goods, which were received from them by Edw. Martin of Lydd. With an abstract of the above, 8th Aug. 1650. [1^ pages.] 156. n. Deposition of Lewis Oillart, of Rye, merchant, that he gave Hannikin 5 s. for talcing care of his friend's goods, and paid Martin 2>0l. (sic) for redelivering 12 packets of goods belonging to his friends, which tuere in his custody, and which were carried from Hannikin's house by Nicholas KenMard, whom he persuaded his friend to make use of. As he was carrying them to London, they were seized upon by three persons, and taken to Martin's House. Does not know to whom Martin was to have delivered the goods in London, but his friend gave him, a letter with them, which was afterwards returned. Promised to save Martin harm- less upon delivery of the goods, and knows that two packets were silk, as he saw them open, but did not see the rest. The goods ivere delivered to his friend by his procuration. 17th August 1650. [1 page.] 156. III. Deposition of Edw. Bourne, of Rye, sadler. Mr. Gillart desired him to go to Lydd, and bring him John Wigan and Edw. Martin, so as to enable him to procure the goods in their hands; does not kncnv what money Martin or Wigan had, although he heard there %uas 30?. (sic) aiven to three of them, l^th Aug. 1Q50. [^ page.] STATE PAPERS. 315 1G50. Vol. X. w '^- 9 2 s& m g . .& ^ !-l O I — I Oc2 ,—1 1-71 "-< •'-I > '^% -U -t^ o -i= s == I g^ O +-> r-l ri CD CD r-| c/3 d CD > •3 g 2 i p =* O CD -ti ^^ CD O ■^^^ ^ yi o o CO d p — I >. > S '^ S =" nd a IQ r-i t- rH rH CO iH T-i rH rH rH rH cti^ CO Ci «» CO OS OS CO rH CO ti^ cq r-i OS CO ■* in H S rH 00 01 CO cq ■^ 00 cq 1> CO Oa ^. 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Vol. X. 1650. March 4. March 25. April 1. April 8. April 15. April 22. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 .e s. d. £ s. d. £ «. d. £ «. d. & .9. rf. £ s. d. Aberdovey — — — — — — Barnstaple — — — — — — Berwick 81 12 — — — — — Boston — — — — — — Bristol - — 200 — — 464 10 869 18 Carlisle — — — — 99 — Chester — — — — — — Chiohestcr — — — — — — Colchester — 150 — — 100 — Dartmouth — 33 — — — 140 Dover — 50 — — 50 — Exeter - 100 — — — 200 — Gloucester — — — — — — HuU 200 — — — 220 — Ipswich — — — — — — Liverpool 22 19 11 — — — — — . Lyme — — 108 3 6 — — — Lynn — — — 80 — — Milford — — — — — Minehead — 24 19 10^ — — — Newcastle — — — — — Plymouth 196 6 8 — — — 300 — Poole — — — — — — Eye — — — — 100 — Southampton 255 12 8 — — — — — South Wales — — — — Weymouth — 150 , — , Yarmouth — — — — — — STATE PAPEES. 317 1650. Vol, X. 1650. No. April 29. 7 May 6. 8 May 13. 9 May 20. 10 May 27. 11 June 3. 12 £ s. d. & s. d. £ s. d. £ .. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Aberdovey — — — 25 — — Barnstaple 50 — 10 — 340 — Berwick — — — — — — Boston - — — — — — — Bristol - — 385 10 400 — 450 — Carlisle — — — — — — Chester — — — — — — Chichester — — — — — — Colchester — — — — — — Dartmouth 100 437 17 8 — — — — Dover — 618 16 3 — 201 5 6 — — Exeter - — 100 — 214 12 8 — — Gloucester — — — — — — Hull — — — — — — Ipswich — — 16 10 lOi — — — Liverpool — — — — — — Lyme - — — — — — 193 19 6 Lynn - — — — — — — Milford — — — — — — Minehead — — — — 49 6 2 — Newcastle — — — 500 — 2,100 Plymouth — — 303 7 — 200 200 Poole - — — — — — 21 19 10 Eye — — — — — — Southampton — — — 299 4 3 — — South Wales — — — — - — "Weymouth — — — — — — Yarmouth "^ _— " """ " """ 318 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. X. 1650. June 10. June 17. June 24. July 1. July 8. July 15. No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 £ s. d. & «. d. £ s. d. £ J. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Aberdovey — — — — — — Barnstaple — — — 50 4 5 11 — Berwick — — 80 — — — Boston — — — 50 — — Bristol — 400 — — 1,050 — Carlisle — — — — — — Chester - — — — — — — Chichester — — — — — 5 8 li Colchester — — — — — 50 Dartmouth — — — — — — Dover 50 — 363 7 5 60 Exeter — — — 418 6 8 — — Gloucester — — — — 10 13 5 — Hull — 250 - 845 12 4 430 Ipswich - — — — 52 17 IJ — Liverpool - — — — — — — Lyme — — — — — — Lynn — — — — — Milford — — — — — — Minehead - — — — — — — Newcastle — 1,000 1,000 — — 300 Plymouth - — — — — - — Poole — — — — — — Kye - — — — — 117 17 4 — Southampton - — — — 130 158 7 9 — South Wales - — — — — — — Weymouth — — 200 — — — Yarmouth — 330 — — — — STATE PAPEES. 319 1650. Vol. X. 1650. July 22. July 29. Aug. 5. Aug. 12. Aug. 19. Aug. 26. No. 19 20 21 22 23 24 £ *. d. £, s. d. & s. d. & s. d. £ :r. d. & s. d. Aberdovey — — — — — — Barnstaple — — — 30 — 55 11 1 Berwick - — — — — — — Boston - — 80 40 — — — Bristol — 300 100 294 7 6 445 700 Carlisle — — 50 — — Chester - — 44 — — — — Chichester — — — — — — Colehester — — — — — — Dartmouth — — — — — 86 Dover — — — — 50 — Exeter — 560 — 72 1 2 — — Gloucester — — — — — — Hull 505 326 15 400 5 350 200 Ipswich — 225 7 6 — — 100 11 Hi — Liverpool - — — — — ~ — Lyme — — — — — — Lynn 50 — 22 18 5 — — — Milford 60 — — — — . Miuehead- — — ' — — — — Newcastle — 390 9 4J 364 19 8 — 500 — Plymouth - — — — — — — Poole — 17 11 — — — Eye - . - — — — — — — Southampton - — 70 205 19 3 — — South Wales 2 10 — — — — Weymouth — — — — — Yarmouth — ~~ — — — 320 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XJ. September 1650— February 15, 1651. 1650. Sept. 1. 1. Certificate by William Ryley, Norry king-at-arms, that Edw. Bysshe, Garter principal King-at-Axms of Englishmen, having by patent of 16 August 1650, assigned to Lady Alicia Dudley, daughter of Sir Thomas Legh, of Stoneley, county Warwick, Bart., the crest therein mentioned, and depicted, — viz., on a wreath argent and gules, two hands coupled at the wrist, proper, supporting a ducal coronet, — and finding also by an Act of Parliament, 21 James I., that Lady Dudley is declared to be a femme sole, he, at her request, ratifies the said arms. [Draft, 1 page.] Sept. A. 2. Su' Geo. Radcliffe to [Sec. Nicholas]. Sir John Berkley has iLigue. gone to Paris, notwithstanding he met some of the Duke's servants, who told him of the Duke's intentions to come hither ; but perhaps he may think the Duke reckons without his host. I believe there will be a strange endeavoiu- to keep his Highness there, and want of money will be a powerful argument to persuade him. Meantime Lord Jermyn writes me in the Queen's name, desiring me very civilly to stay in these parts ; for though I cannot do anything of moment for want of money, yet the Queen thinks it not decent that the jewels should be whoUy abandoned ; and to persuade me, they have written Mr. Webster to furnish me with some money. My Lord Jermyn says that other occasions may require my being here, but I do not know what he means. When I consider what conceits there are of a great person here, how he stands affected to our nation, what he persuaded the King in order to his going to Scot- land, what he did to help or hinder Montrose, it staggers me a little whether I should wish my master here or not. I purpose waiting on you and Lord Hopton shortly, to ask your counsel in that and another particular concerning the Duke. We have a Scotch resident here who knows the laws and people of this country (a very great advantage), but he seems not much versed in political affairs ; time must bring on that. The printing of two papers of Scotch news which do not hold true makes men believe that the resident is one of those qui cito credunt. But he is to be pardoned for his zeal to the honour of his country. Mr. Rains- ford is here still, and I'eserved enough for the time of his going for Scotland. W. Murray and Sir W. Fleming are not yet gone, yet seem to Ije ready ; I cannot imagine what stays them. Fleming seems to be free with me, but I have little conversation with Murray. Lady Anne Douglas got a good passage, and was landed at Mont- rose, and the ship has returned and brought no news. Lieut.-Col. Henderson says he stayed 20 hours, and reports that Cromwell lost 60 of his life guards (his brazen wall, as he calls them), whom Lesley refused to exchange, but put them to the sword. Mr. Attorney stays here yet, expecting to hear more out of Scotland. I was told that he was writing the Scotch news to you last week, which made STATE PAPERS. 321 1650. Vol. XI. me think that I should needlessly trouble you therewith. Mr. Weston promises to write all fully, yet because I know not what he writes, I shall tell you a word or two I had from Mr. O'Neale. All the business in Scotland depends on Argyle ; he fences to keep off Duke Hamilton. From thence comes that ill-favoured decla- ration which they forced on the King to sign ; from thence also the disbanding of Hamilton's engagers, and other malignants. Hamilton petitioned the Eark to be admitted to his penance, so humbly as the Bang said the meanest of his servants would not have made so low a petition to him, yet it was rejected ; only the Duke has leave to go to his Isle of AiTan. Lauderdale and others have done penance, and are reconciled to the Kirk, but they must also stay at home. Cleveland and Wentworth stay with my Lord Tilebarne [TuUi- bardine], expecting some money which was promised the King for his servants. Wilmot applies himself to Argyle, and hopes to be restored. Long is not likely to be admitted, as Argyle will not trust him. The Kong hopes to get Harding, but others doubt it. Seymour was lately voted from the King, because he spoke against that part of the declaration which he thought touched the honour of the late King. He was several times examined by a committee about it, and he gave for his justification a message which he brought from the late King to this, when he, the King, went to his murder. Progers and Walker are amongst the banished. There were no new men actually placed near the King, but four were voted to be of his bedchamber, Titus, Greaves, CambeU, and another Scotchman. Rhodes and those about the stable stay stiU ui their places, and so does Dr. Fraser, but he is watched, and dares not speak a word to the King. If the King can carry it so as to make Argyle confident of him, and if Argyle may believe he shall hold his power, the business may yet do well. Cromwell must fight or be gone. His men eat nothing but bread and cheese, drink ill water, and lie on the ground without huts, which they will not long endure. He has probably lost 2,000 men in killed, wounded, and run away; 400 of his men came over to the Scots ; they would not suffer them to stay in the army, but sent them iato good quarters, under the command of Weldon. They are thinking of a model for an army to wait on the King into England, but Cromwell must be beaten or retire first. So much for Scotland. Lord Strafford stayed at Calais, but two or three weeks ago, he went for England, and I have not heard from him since. Col. Blague is here, but I can tell you nothing of Sir Eich. Page or Mr. Coke. AH I hear out of Ireland is that the plague has made a horrid desolation there ; 1,100 a week died in Dublin ; Connaught is clear, and kept by Lord Clanricarde, who has a pretty army, and so has Castlehaven ; but they have no means to hold them in a body three weeks together, but must quarter them abroad. Hugh O'Neile, (nephew of Owen, who defended Clonmel so gallantly), has gathered up 2,000 or 3,000 men, the relics of the Bishop of Clogher's army ia Ulster, and is considerable to the enemy. On the other side, Ireton is weak in foot ; only the Scots have now recruited him in Ulster, 2- X 322 DOMESTIC 1G50. Vol. XI. but he has 6,000 horse in several places. There was a talk that three regiments of the horse would be sent to England. Mr. Barrow's wife lives at Feversham in Kent ; he offered me, for my wife, to get a fisherman there that would bring her over without a pass. I have no means to keep my wife here, so I shall not make use of his courtesy ; but if you please to command his service for yom- lady, he shall be at your disposal, as he is a very honest man. [2^ pages.] ^ Sept. 2. 3. Eobt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. I wrote you a Whitehall, week since that Capt. Hosier, then in the river, should stay to convoy some provision vessels for the North ; did you give him notice, and if he is not in the river, is there any ship of the State or merchant ship that can convoy those vessels ? I believe Capt. Pury is ready to go to sea ; write him to attend the committee. I enclose a letter from Capt. Hall about his want of provisions, and how the purser complains. [1 jjag^e.] Sept. 3. Order in Parliament, — on report of the Council of State by Col. Jones, of a letter from the General, dated from the Leaguer at Colling-ton, near Edinburgh, and another from John Rushworth from Mussleburgh Harbour, — that the said letters be referred to the CouncU of State, to take care of their desires and proposals, and do what they think fit, or report to the House. [/. 88, ^j. 39.] Sept. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to take care that the rules laid down in the Act for charging horses upon the lands of any person be observed, there having been some disproportion used towards Mr. Heveningham in Cumberland, who is assessed two horses for 230Z. a year. 4. The officers of the several militias to have some allowance for their days' muster and appearance. 6. The list of physic, surgery, clothing, &c., desired by the Lord General referred to the Irish Committee, who are to expedite the contracts. 7. The Irish Committee to send to the treasurers at Gurney House, to confer with them to-morrow 7 a.m. concerning the state of their cash. 10. The Admiralty Committee to discharge the Frenchmen taken prisoners by Capt. Mildmay. 11. Du Cane, taken by Capt. Mildmay, to be exchanged for Mr. Scutt, and the Generals of the fleet to be written to that effect. 12. To write the Commissioners of Customs to take care that fuUers' earth and tobacco-pipe clay be not exported. 13. The answer to the Scotch paper to be considered to-morrow, and the other business put off until Friday. Mr. Strickland to have notice hereof 14. The Council to be specially summoned to meet to-morrow. 15. To write Col. Desborow to give all encouragement to Mr Venning, who, by his ministry, has done much good in those parts. STATE PAPERS. 323 1650. "^OL. XI. Sept. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 16. Next Thui'sday appointed for receiving the report of the Committee of examinations, concerning Dr. Fleetwood, Mr. Sher- torne, and others. 17. The letter concerning Portland Castle, from Lieut.-Col. Joyce, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 18. The business concerning the parts beyond sea to be considered next Friday. 19. To look out Barking's petition. 20. The collectors for prize goods to certify the matter of fact contained in the petition of John Johnson Bloem, and whether there be any cause for detention of the seamen. 21. To write the Governor of Hurst Castle, enclosing the paper of Mynheer Schaeph, and desire him to state whether the matter of fact therein is correct. 22. To write the Governor of Portsmouth that if the men taken out of the Dutch ship are Scotchmen, he is to discharge them. 23. The keeper of Newgate to certify the quality of W. Dodson, prisoner there, and the cause of his committal. 24. Mr. Cann to give such information as he can concerning the Gottenburg ships, to the collectors for prize goods. 2-5. To write the mayor and corporation of Hull that the salary due to Mr. Shaw is to be paid to him. 26. To write Col. Alured, thanking him for filling up his regi- ment, and to desire him to march with all expedition towards Sir Arthur- Hesilrigge, who has both money and -arms for him. [/. 9, 232-)- 57-60.] Sept. 3. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. That order be given by the Council of State to Robert Ginn, master of the Hope of London, Robert Mackie, of the Love's Increase, and Timothy Sweetman, of the Charles of Ipswich, ships freighted for carrjdng provisions to the Firth of Leith ; — immediatefy after they are laden, to faU. down to their convoy, and sail for their port with the first wind. Also that order be given to the customs' officers to permit the said ships to pass free of customs. That as it is desired that such as are willing to go and live in Ireland may transport from Bristol butter, cheese, malt, &c. for the subsistence of themselves and their families, paying the usual cus- toms, order be given by Council to the ofiicers of the custom house at Bristol to permit them to transport such commodities, they paying the usual duties. [I. 9, pp. 61-63.] Sept. 3. Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. To request a Council warrant to the ordnance officers, to deliver 16 barrels of powder with match, to Col. Gibbon, for his foot regiment. To request an imprest of 201. to him, to provide 10 colours for his regiment. [/. 9, p. 65.] X 2 324 DOMESTIC 1650 ^'^^' ^^' Sept. 3. 4. Particulars of the proceedings at the funeral of Sir Paul Pindar, on 3 September 1650, giving the order of the procession from his house in Bishopsgate Street, to the parish church of St. Botolph's, Bishopsgate, and the names of the followers. [3 pages.] Sept. ^\. 5. [Name erased to Secretary Nicholas]. I was not suffered to go into Ireland, as being a great malignant, and so a person whom they could not confide in. All the letters, both yours and everybody else's, I thought it safer to burn than keep, lest by any sinister accident, some might have been lost, and so prove prejudicial to the writer. The first act the Scots did to welcome the King into their country was to vote away aU the English from him, but the Duke of Buckingham and Harry Seymour ; but at the same time, they voted money to carry the King's servants out of the kingdom, which not being provided at my coming away, many of them took that oppor- tunity to stay stni at court ; but all the lords, secretary, and Dick Harding were dispersed in several parts of the country. Upon Cromwell's advancing into Scotland, they raised an army considerable enough for numbers, being 17,000, and entrenched be- tween Edinburgh and Leith. Upon Cromwell's near approaching, there were some few skirmishes of horse, without considerable loss of either side, except it be the death of Lambert, whom we believe to be killed ; certainly he was very much hurt. CromweU drew his whole army to the Scots' trenches, but did not think fit to assault them, and retreated to Mussleburgh, and there I left them. The King was invited to the army, and received with great ap- plause, but not suffered to stay there, for fear his power should grow too great ; and therefore the godly divines thought fit to purge their army, and send away the wicked and profane, which were aU those who had ever served the last King, preaching that God could not prosper them so long as those people remained amongst them ; and so their army is lessened by at least 5,000. The Assembly and Committee of Estates sent commissioners to the King with a declaration to sign, the heads of which were that he humbled himself before God for his father's opposition to the Cove- nant, by which so much blood of God's people had been spilt, and for the idolatry of his mother, the toleration of which in his house was a great provocation to God ; that he should recall all his commis- sions, and declare all those who had served against the cause incapable of any command or office. The King refusing it, the commissioners left him with great indignation, and great disorder was like to arise ; upon which my Lord of Argyle and the rest per- suaded the King (making him believe sad consequences would follow) to write to this Assembly, desiring them to send back the commissioners, and he would give them all possible satisfaction, only entreating them to moderate that part concerning his father ; but before this letter came to them, they had set out this declaration which I enclose. Upon the receipt of it, they stopped their treaty with CromweU, and sent back their commissioners to the King, who, with much disputing and a little alteration, was at last forced to STATE PAPERS. 325 1650. "^OL. XI. , sign ; and so they parted good friends. This I thought enough for me to see, and the next day I took my leave and came away, and in this condition I left the poor King, who has nothing of it but the name. [1^ page-] Enclosing, 5. I. Declaration of the Commissioners of the General Assembly that — considering there may be just ground of stumbling from the King's refusing to subscribe and emit the decla- ration offered to him by the Committee of Estates and Commissioners of the General Assembly, considering his former carriage and resolution for the future, in reference to the cause of God and the enemies and friends thereof — this kingdom does not espouse any malignant party, but fights merely in defence of the cause of God and the kingdom, as they have done these 12 years past; and therefore, as they disclaivi all the sin of the King and of his house, so they will not oiun him nor his interest, otherwise than luith subordination to God, and so far as he prosecutes the cause of God, and disclaims Ms and his father's opposition to the ivork of God and the Covenant ; and that they ivill consider the papers lately sent them from Oliver Cromwell, and vindicate themselves from, all the falsehoods contained therein, especially in those things wherein the quarrel betiueen us and that ptctrty is mis- stated, as if we cnuned the late King's p>roceedings, and were resolved to maintain his present Majesty's interest, before and without acknowledgement of the sins of his house and former ways, and satisfaction to God's people in both kingdoms. With note by Thos. Henderson that the Com/mittee of Estates, having considered the declara- tion of the Commissioners of the General Assembly, stating the quarrel whereupon the Army is to fight, approve and heartily concur therein. — West Kirk, Edinburgh, 13 and 14 August 1650. \Copy, 1 page^ Sept. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. John HaU to have a quarter's wages advanced, to enable him to go down to the north. 3. The letter concerning Mr. Venning to be signed and sent. 4. Col. Stapley, Mr. Bond, and Sir James Harrington to be a committee to consider the petition of [Thos.] Webb, prisoner in Newgate. 8. Edward Picks to be set at liberty, upon entering into his recognizance of 2,000?. to appear when summoned, and to be of good behaviour. 9. Thomas Bury to be porter in the place of Mr. Pinkham, with the same allowance. 10. The Lord President, Lord Commissioner Lisle, Sir Jas. Har- rington, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider the declara- 326 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^■ Sept. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) tion read this day, and to bring in such amendments as they think fit. 11. The committee for examinations to bail or discharge Thomas Webb, prisoner in the Gatehouse, as they find his case deserves. 12. To send the late order of Council to Mr. Scott concerning two new posts, one bolt upright. [/. 9, pp. 67, 68.] Sept. 4. Report of the Irish Committee that, having conferred with the treasurers at Gurney House concerning the state of that treasury. Parliament should be moved to order that the 5437i. 4s. 5d. remain- ing in the treasurers' hands be disposed of by warrant of the Council of State for the service. That 1,400Z. be ordered by Council to be paid out for kettles, beds, rugs, handmiUs, &c. for the army in Scotland, which, being incident charges, cannot be placed to the account of the entertainment of the said army. [/. 9, pp. 69, 70.] Sept. 4. 6. Petition of Peter Pett, master shipwright, to the committee for the Navy and Customs, for payment of an extraordinary allowance of 10^. on each frigate built by him. Formerly built the Assm'ance, Nonsuch, Tiger, and Elizabeth, and in consideration of his great pains, and frequent journies to London, 10^. per frigate has been usually paid him above his usual stipend; he hopes the same encouragement for building the President and Fairfax last summer. With reference to the Navy Commissioners to examine the matter, and if true, to make out a bill for 15?. as a gratuity. [1 1 pages.] Sept. 4. 7. John Eobinson to Col. Thomson, chairman of the Navy Corn- London, mittee. Enclosed is a copy of the bond I informed you of, and with your assistance, I doubt not to make further discovery of the estate of my uncle, the late archbishop of Canterbury. If you have not sufficient power from Parliament to examine witnesses upon oath, pray procure it, and a warrant for me to search in any house for any hidden treasure I may be informed of, I making good what prejudice I may do by breaking up gi-ound, &c. Let me have your warrant to summon before you the persons whose names I give you, under the bond mentioned. I shall use all means, without the least connivance or fraud, to do the State service, being very sensible, through your means, of those great favours I may receive, by the order the Parliament have been pleased to afford me. [1 page.] Enclosing, 7. I. MertwrandvMi by Rich. Cobbe, of Barton, county Hants, that he is indebted to William Archbishop of Canterbury 2,0501., which he promises to pay on demand. 26 May 1642. [J poAje.] 7. II. Bond by Rich. Cobbe in 4,000Z. lo relmqalsh to William Archbishop of Canterbury his title in the manor and farm of Barton, held on lease from the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral, when so required. 20 May 1643. STATE PAPERS. 327 1650. Vol. XL With note by John Robinson, that he desires tvarrants for Rich. Gobhe, Fras. Leigh, Mr. Watts, and others that he may put in. [1 page.'] Sept. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of John Ross, and Michael Coke, and Company, merchants of Rotterdam, referred to the collectors for prize goods, to certify whether any papers have been sent to them from Capt. Butler, or any other in that ship, showing cause for the stay of proceedings against the ship, or why it should not be discharged. 2. As there has been very good service lately done by Capt. Robert Wyard, commander of a ship belonging to the common- 1 wealth, wherein he very gallantly acquitted himself, and vindicated the honour of this nation, by maintaining a long and weU managed fight against five or six of the enemy, Coimcil, besides a reward and mark of special favour bestowed upon him, and his company, remit and pass by his oifence in disputing the searching of his ship by the Customs' officers of the port of Hull, about some French wines then on board his ship. 3. Col. Ludlow added to the committee for the examination of [Thos.] Webb, prisoner in the Gatehouse. 4. A committee to be appointed to consider the papers given in by Mynheer Schaeph, and the answer to be returned. 5. To write the Navy Commissioners to free the expense of Mynheer Schaeph, in his household, from the imposition of excise. 6. Mr. Frost to pay Mr. Strickland 80?., disbursed '^oj him in Holland for cure of a servant belonging to Dr. Dorislaus, and other expenses. 7. To write the Commissioners of Customs to order the sub- commissioners of the several ports to seize all persons coming out of Holland, and to such as they find to be soldiers, they are to tender the engagement ; those who take it are to have passes to their own country, but such as refuse are to be secured. 8. To write the Militia Commissioners in the several counties bordering upon the sea coast, to take care that none of the soldiers who return from Holland, and from the service of the Prince of Orange, be permitted to remain or pass through their county, unless they have a pass from the Commissioners of Customs of the ports where they landed, and likewise a certificate from them of having taken the engagement. 9. Declaration on a report from the Admiralty Committee con- cerning Capt. MUdmay maintaining a fight at sea against the enemy, that Council are fully satisfied that Capt. Mildmay dis- charged his duty, and did very good service. 10. To report to Parliament, that Council, in pursuance of their order for sending the two children of the late King out of the commonwealth, has sent them to the Isle of Wight; that Lady Elizabeth is at present indisposed, and has some inclination to o-q to her sister, the Princess of Orange, which Council thinks she should do, and should have 1,000^. a year for her maintenance, payable half 328 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Sept. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) yearly, so long as she shall behave inoffensively ; and that she may have half a year's allowance beforehand. That until she can be shipped away, her maintenance and trans- portation should be provided for by the Revenue Committee. That Hemy, the third son of the late King, shall be sent by sea to his brother in Scotland, and have 1,000^. a year, to be also paid half-yearly, so long as he behaves inoffensively, and that his main- tenance and transportation be provided as aforesaid. That a letter be written the Revenue Committee that the re- mains of the last month's maintenance,, and that for a fortnight to come, be sent to Mr. Mildmay, at the Isle of Wight, for the maintenance of the said children, until they can be otherwise disposed of 12. To wiite Col. Birch to send away 1,000 foot and 150 horse which were to go out of that county [Lancashire] to the Lord General, and also to hasten Major Rippon to send away his dragoons, and to give an account of their forwardness. 18. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to execute the desires of the Lord General for sending such of the reserves for the army as are ready to march, and in such numbers as may with safety come to him, and not to stay for the coming up of the rest. 14. To acquaint the Lord General with what has been done as to sending the reserve to him, and to desire him to take care to be master of the enemy's harvest, that thereby the army in service there may have so much of their subsistence out of the country as the place will afford. 15. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Hants to raise more forces for the security of that county, and to take care that delinquents fled from other counties may not have refuge there. 16. To request Alderman Dickenson, of York, to certify by next post the reason for securing John Scot. 17. The commissions desired by the Militia Commissioners for Middlesex, in their letter of the Srd, dated from the Duchy chamber, to be granted. 18. To write the Militia Commissioners of Kent that their officers are to have half-pay upon the days of their muster, or when called out to other service, the same as other officers of the militia. [/. 9, pp. 71-75.] Sept. 5. Robert Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. I am commanded by Sir Hen. Vane to desire you to give order for victualling the Mary Fly Boat for two months at Portsmouth ; if the express which you were to send thither be not gone, send by it your orders to the victuallers, as the vessel is to be speedily employed on important service. [/. 123, |x 451.] Sept. 5. 8. Miles Woodshaw to Lord Conway. As for the maps, the fault was not in me, as Mr. Humble's man said he sent those I bespoke, and there are no other maps of Scotland in part, that I can light upon. Dr. CoUingdon says I shall have the book next week. STATE PAPERS. 329 1650. Vol. XL Dr. Donne is upon a sale of all Ms birds, but if he can reserve the green one, he will send it wherever you please, as also " two stone bowes." The books of prints he has left in a legacy to Lord Pem- broke, but you can have them if you please, as also a catalogue of his books. I have sent the iron furnace, and there is another smaller one, as also a stiU, that Mr. Frederick says you use to distil your roses, of which he will give you an account. The pillow beers and sweet bags shall come down next week. I believe the cushion cloths that lie on your night clothes are nearly worn out, and there is a piece of cahco in your trunk which will be as good as any hoUand ; I therefore desire to know how many you will have made, and whether laced or plain. Lady Portland came to town last night, and my lord went to Ashley, whither my lady goes to-day. Lady Diana Porter has buried her eldest daughter, which grieves her much. [1 page^ Sept. 6. 9. Order in Parliament that the Navy Committee have power to give warrant to search in any house, wall, or ground, for any money or goods belonging to the late Archbishop of Canterbury, on information from John Kobinson, merchant, provided such search be made in the presence of one or more of the said committee ; any damage occasioned by the breaking down of any wall, or digging up of any ground to be made good at Robinson's charge. The said committee also to have power to examine upon oath until the 1st of Oct. next. [| page.^ [Sept. 6.] 10. Draft of the above. [^ pac/e.] Sept. 6. "Whitehall. Sept. 6. Sept. 6. Whitehall. Council of State to [Capt. Parry, Commander of the Mary frigate]. You are to convoy the Hope of London, Love's Increase, and Charles of Ipswich, now in the Thames, laden with provisions for the Parhamentary army, from the Hope to Harwich and Yarmouth, de- liver them to Col. Deane, and wait his further orders ; but in case you do not find him there, and he has left no orders for you, nor convoy for the vessels, you are to convoy them speedily to Dunbar or the Frith, where the head quarters are, and observe the directions of lord general Cromwell as to unlading. [J. 123, p. 455.] Order in the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commissioners certify the matter of fact concerning the 10^. allowed to Mr. Boate at Portsmouth, and how it now stands by reason of his decease as also concerning 43 p. 452.] ■ "' ' Admiralty Committee to the Governor of Portsmouth. By order of the Council of State, you are to exchange Mons. Du Cane alias DuQuesne, taken by Capt. Mildmay, for Thos. Scutt, prisoner in the Castle at Havre de Grace, France. Advise with Major George Scutt for the freedom of his brother Thomas, and on security given 330 DOIipSTlC 1650. Vol. XI. to the major, set Scutt, and Peter Salvias taken with him, at liberty, but keep them in safe custody in the interim. [J. 123, f. 452.] Sept. 6. Admiralty Committee to the Governor of Portsmouth. You are Whitehall, to 'exchange Peter Salvias, taken prisoner at sea by Capt. John Mildmay of the Nonsuch, on liberation by the Governor of Wm. Straw, a prisoner at Dunkirk. [J. 123, f. 453.] Sept. 6. Admiralty Committee to the Masters of the Trinity House. On consideration of the enclosed petition of several poor widows of seamen that died in the service on board the Fellowship, with the certificate of Capt. Nixon, we much commiserate their condition, and would have ordered them relief if the Act for the rehef of widows and seamen had extended to them ; we therefore recommend them to your relief [/. 123, p. 454.] Sept. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The relation of the success of the army against the Scots to be printed and sent to the lord mayor, and , he desired to order the publication thereof to-morrow, in all the parish churches within the lines of the communication, and thanks to be returned to God for his great mercy shown to this nation, in that happy success. 2. To write the Generals before Lisbon, enclosing one of the printed papers containing the good success of the army against the Scots, and this to be sent with aU speed. 3. The commissions desired by the Militia Commissioners for county Cambridge granted. 4. To write all the militias through the commonwealth to have their forces in readiness, but not to put them into the pay of the State untU they are employed in the service ; the officers are to have half-pay upon days of muster and exercise. 5. Lieut.-Col. Salmon's letter from Hull referred to the Ord- nance Committee. 6. To write the Militia Commissioners of Sussex that the estates under sequestration in their county are liable to the charge of raising horse for the militia, as well as those estates not under sequestration, according to the propositions laid down by the Act. 7. The Committee for consideration of MjTiheer Schaeph's papers to prepare and bring in a dismission for Joachimi, and for his depar- ture hence within twenty days. 8. To inform Mr. Garland, in answer to his petition, that Coun- cil wiU consider his condition when the state of affairs between this State and Portugal is such that they may do something for his relief. 9. To write the Militia Commissioners for the several counties to send their forces to the army with all possible speed. 10. 20 nobles to be paid to Rich. Lawrence, for apprehending a dangerous person at Eye, and bringing him up to Council. 11. The Admiralty Committee to take special care that the Thames, between Gravesend and the Downs, is guarded against the piracies of pickeroons infesting those parts. STATE PAPERS. 331 1650. "^o^- XI- Sept. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. Col. Purefoy to have leave to repair to his own country, for settling the militia of Warwickshire. 13. When the propositions for reforming schools are presented, Council will give them all possible furtherance. 14. It having pleased God to give the army of the commonwealth now in Scotland a great victory against the Scots, and the Parlia- ment not now sitting, it is ordered that the following brief narrative be published in aU chui'ches and chapels within the late lines of communication to-morrow, that thanks may be given for so great and wonderful a mercy, until Parliament shall give order for a more general and solemn thanksgiving; and that the lord mayor and : sheriffs of London cause this narrative to be distributed in all the said churches and chapels, and all the ministers thereof are required to publish the same. 15. Gapt. Wm. Koberts to have 10s. a day for himself and 2s. Qd. each for four assistants, to enable him to go to Guernsey, to reduce that castle, two months of which pay to be advanced, commencing from Aug. 13 last, in regard of his loss of time by long attendance in prosecuting this service, as also 300?. as a gratuity, when he has taken the castle. 16. The two mortar pieces lately cast by Mr. Browne, with 200 shells for each, to be sent to Guernsey, and 101. allowed to Capt. Roberts for buying instruments, and 501. for materials for the fire- works. [/. 9, pp. 76-79.] Sept. 7. 11. Capt. A. Mildmay to the Lord President of the Council of Carisbrook State. At the begioning of the week, I wrote some of my friends Cast e. q£ ^j^g Council of State, giving an account of the ill-health Lady Elizabeth was in, and finding her now very much changed to the worse, I thought it my duty to make some relation of her to you. About 12 days since, as she walked abroad for the benefit of her health, she had the ill-fortune to take cold, which wrought upon and within her, in a kind of easy and insensible way, until at length she was brought into a fever ; as soon as she noticed this herself, and it was not hard for me to perceive it also, I, at her desire, sent to London for a physician who had before been acquainted with her constitution, and one she most wished to have. Notwithstandincv I have been as careful as I possibly could in procuring all the means that could be got upon this place, yet so much has the strength of her disease prevailed beyond the strength of nature, that in the judgment of the most skilful we have here, there is left but very little hope of life, amidst many signs of imminent death. I hope you will not think I have been wanting in my duty, as I am not conscious of the least neglect, nor shall I fail in my care to the last minute, which, when it comes, (or an alteration for the better) I will acquaint you of it. [1 page.] Sept. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the MiHtia Commissioners for coimty Notts to send away the forces they were ordered to send to Scotland, it being very 332 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Sept. 9. Council op State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) necessary that they should be there to assist in pursuing the victory which it has pleased God to give to the forces of the commonwealth. 2. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Wilts to proceed in the raising of their forces according to the Act, beyond which the Council cannot direct. 3. Commission to be given to Lieut.-Col. Beckwith, to be captain of a troop of horse, which is to be dated 10 Aug., according to the desire of the Militia Commissioners for Yorkshire. 4. To thank the Militia Commissioners for Yorkshire for sending away their forces to Sir A. Hesilrigge, in order to their march into Scotland. 5. To write Sir Arth. Hesilrigge to send away the forces appointed to go upon the reserve to Scotland, as fast as they come in. 6. To write Mr. Robinson to send for the parties who have been examined upon the charge agatast Brovme Bushell, and to furnish them with sufficient money for so long a journey, and Council will see him repaid, either from the High Court of Justice or from themselves. 7. To write the Militia Commissioners of Suffolk of the receipt of their letter from Ipswich, thanking them for their care, and desiring them to proceed in the matter, and to enclose a commission for Thomas Salmon to be captain of a foot company. 8. To write the Militia Commissioners for Lancashire to send away their 1,000 foot by the time mentioned in their letter, or sooner if they can, and also their horse, and to inform them that Council cannot give the power to press men, the same not being allowed by the Act. 9. The list of [Militia] Commissioners for Devonshire approved. 10. To write the Commissioners for Devonshire to return names for Militia Commissioners for Exeter. 11. Col. Sexby's regiment, and all others raised for Ireland and since employed in the service of this commonwealth, to have the same pay as those who are settled in the English establishment. 12. Mr. Frost to pay Major-General Harrison such money as he shall send for, to enable a certain man to go on a service. 13. Col. Purefoy to take bail of Joseph Salmon, prisoner at Coven- try, he giving security for his good behaviour, and appearance when summoned. 14. Major Rippon to have a commission for himself and officers, according to the list subscribed by Col. Birch. 1.5. An addition to be made to the Militia Commissioners for Lancashire. 16. The trunks, clothes, and money belonging to Edw. Picks, in the custody of the messenger who apprehended him, to be restored to him. 18. The letter from the Lord General, desiring that physic and surgery may be speeded to the army, to be sent to the Army Com- mittee at Westminster, and they desired to see them provided. 19. To write the Militia for county Stafford to put their horse, dragoons, and foot in readiness, so that the entire number may be STATE PAPEES^ 333 1650. Vol" ^I- Sept. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {emit.) complete, and to send a troop of horse, as also of dragoons, and such captains as they think fit, to Berwick, to receive orders from the Lord General or Sir Arth. HesUrigge. Also that CouncU cannot dis- pose of the sequestration money, but leaves it to them to give such encouragement out of it as they think fit. 19. Capt. Jno. Jenkins to be major to Col. Alex. Popham's regiment of horse. [/. 9, pp. 79-82.] Sept. 10. 12. Order in Parliament that 250Z. be given to Capt. Evenson, as a gratuity [for bringing intelligence of the battle of Dunbar] and that the Council of State take care that it be paid. [| page^ Sept. 10. Orders in Parliament that bOl. each be given to Constantine Heath, Eich. Cadwell and Phiaeas Paine, for their services in bring- ing letters and colours from the army. Sept. 10. Order in Parliament that 300?. be given to' Major White, as a gratuity, and that the Council of State see these several amounts paid. Sept. 10. Order in Parliament that the CouncU of State prepare a letter for the Speaker's signature, to be sent to the Lord General, taking notice of his eminent services, and giving him thanks, and desiring him to let the ofiicers and soldiers of the army know that Parliament has taken notice of their good services in this great battle, and gives them thanks. [/. 88, pp. 40-41.] Sept. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The Irish Committee to make necessary provisions for the army, according to the order of Parliament of the 10th instant, whereby the care of it is referred to the Council of State. .3. The letter to Mr. Ashe to be fair written and sent. 4. To write the Justices of Peace for county Lancaster to take bail of Peter Egerton, John Holcroft, and Edward Holland, in 2,000Z. each, with sureties, to appear when required, and to be of good behaviour. 5. Note that Edm. Chamberlain presented himself to Council this day, according to summons. 7. Mr. Frost to prepare a letter of thanks for the signature of the Speaker, to be sent to the Lord General, according to the order of Parliament. 8. The Irish Committee to be acquainted with the resolution of , Council to send 6,000 more men to Scotland, and they are to con- sider thereof when making provision for the army in Scotland. 9. The Committee of examinations to consider as to the disposal of the Scotch prisoners taken at the battle of Dunbar. 10. To write Dr. Colendon to repair with aU possible speed to the Lady Ehzabeth, at Carisbrook Castle, and to take care for the recovery of her health, and Council will see that he is satisfied for his pains. 334 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Sept. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. To write Sir Arth. Hesilrigge that Council have referred the disposing of the prisoners to a committee, from which he will speedily receive some order ; and that it is left to him to dispose of so many as he conceives he may to the work of the coal mines. 12. To write the Lord Deputy of Ireland, thanking him for good service there, and enclosing a narrative of the victory in Scotland. 13. To report to Parliament the letter from the Generals of the fleet before Lisbon, containing a narrative of their proceedings there, and to acquaint them that the nine ships with Portuguese goods taken before Lisbon have been sent to England, and are now in the custody of the collectors for prize goods ; also to desire directions what is to be done about adjudication of, the goods, and payment for their service during the time they have been employed. 14. Mr. Gage to have liberty to go to Portugal, to endeavour the exchange of Mr. Behre and Mr. Bushell, merchants of London, and now prisoners there, he entering into recognizance of -20,000^ and finding three or more sureties, that he wiU. endeavour to procure the release of the said jorisoners ; and that, if he does not effect it within three months, he will return to the Generals of the fleet, or to the commander of the fleet before Lisbon, and surrender himself prisoner to them, or else to the prison of Newgate. 16. Instructions to be sent to the Generals of the fleet before Lisbon, to signify to the King of Portugal that the same usage which he gives to the persons whom he has made prisoners there, belong- ing to the English nation, shall be given to such of his subjects as are or shall come within the power of the commonwealth. 17. The petition of Clement Starr referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee, who are to send for the merchants mentioned therein, and mediate an agreement between Starr and them if possible, and if not, report their opinion. [/. 9, jjp. 82-85.] Sept. 10. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Richard Batson, Michael Davison, Paul Painter, and Mr. Fenwick, merchants, attend to- morrow, concerning a petition agaiast them by the master and com- pany of the Constant. [/. 123, 'p- 458.] Sept. 10. Commission from the Council of State to Thos. Rippontobe major Whitehall, of four troops of dragoons to be raised by himself; with note of commissions for the following ofiicers under him : — Lieutenant in his own troop ~ Wm. Rippon. Comet - - Geo. Hutton. Quartermaster - - Chris. Rigmarden. Second troop. Captain - - - Jas. Stax'esmore. Lieutenant - John Browne. Cornet - - - Thos. Fulford. Quartermaster - Rich. Stainton. STATE PAPERS. 335 1650. ^01" ^^■ Third troop. Captain Eich. Starkey. Lieutenant Geo. Holland. Cornet - Jas. Heye. Quartermaster Sam. Ransliall. Fourth troop. Captain Rob. Wakefield. Lieutenant John Waring. Cornet George Bodley. Quartermaster John Weaver. Minister - - - Thos. Taylor. Marshall - Peter Hampson. Surgeon - John Wales. [/. 119,^. 99.] Sept. 11. Order in Parliament — upon report of Sir Hen. Vane from the Council of State, of an instruction given by them to the Generals of the fleet, with some proposals to Parliament for their direction touching the adjudication of ships and goods taken — that Parlia- ment approves of the said instruction, and that the Council of State prepare a letter to be sent from Parliament to the kingdom of France upon this business. Also that Parliament will, in some convenient time, consider the adjudication of the said goods. Sept. 11. Order in Parliament that 1,500Z. a year be allowed to Henry, third son of the late King, and that he be sent to the University of Heidelberg ; the Council of State to consider of the best way for putting this order in execution, and to see it done forthwith. [/. 88, pp. 41-42 ; also Vol. XL, No. 13.] Sept. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter read to the Merchant Tailors' Company, on behalf of Mr. Dugard, approved. 2. The several sums ordered to be paid to the messengers of the good tidings from Scotland to be paid out of the 10,000Z. in the hands of the Treasurers-at-war, lent to them out of the exigency money at Gumey House. 3. The 1,400?. for which contracts are made with several persons for beds, pans, «&c. for the army, to be charged upon the said 10,000L 4. Stephen Spratt to be required to leave town within three days, and not to come within 20 miles of it without leave from Parhament or Council of State, and notice hereof to be sent him on Thursday week. 5. Mr. Frost to pay Mr. Cadwell 10?., in addition to the 50?. given by Parliament, in consideration of his being the first messenger of that good news. 6. The petition of Simon Bayly referred to the Admiralty Judges 336 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Sept. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) who are to proceed according to law with all expedition, as the peti- tioner suggests there has been long delay. 7. The committee formerly appointed for the business of Guernsey to be desired to sit and proceed to a full hearing thereof, and to send for the commissioners who were employed thither. 8. The 751. in arrear to Peter Thelwall at Brussels to be paid him, and the Kevenue Committee to issue a warrant for that purpose. 9. 1,000 marks to be given to Peter Thelwall, as a gratuity for good service in Flanders as agent, to be paid out of the next supply at disposal of Council for exigencies. [/. 9. pj]. 85-87.] Sept. 11. Admiralty Committee to the Masters of Trinity House. By an order of the Council of State of the 10th instant, it was referred to us to consider the enclosed petition of Clement Starr and company, of the Constant of London, concerning wages, and to send for the merchants, and if possible, to mediate an agreement between them, when Richard Batson, Mich. Davison, and Paul Painter appeared on the one side, and Clement Starr and the ship's company on the other, and all agreed to leave the matter to you. You are to hear them, determine it according to right and justice, and return us the result. [J. 123, p. 459.] Sept. 11. 14. Col. G. Fenwick to Jno. Webb, merchant of Newcastle, Rich. Purvis, master of the Charity of Yarmouth, having delivered his loading, I desire you to pay him the freight due. Acquaint my brother Ledgard that I have the SOI. I lent Purvis allowed, in 701. I paid him for demurrage, and going and coming from Frith, and let him have back his note ; if Ledgard has received it, I desire him to repay it. [^ page.] Sept. 12. Order in Parliament, upon the petition of merchants trading to Portugal, that the whole business touching Portugal be referred to the Council of State, to do as they think fit, and to consider what instructions are fit to be given to the Generals there, and what ships are fit to be continued on the coast of Portugal ; and that the Navy Committee attend to the payment of the wages of the men in the nine ships come home. [/. 88, p. 42.] Sept. 1 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The Irish Committee to send for Mr. Owen, Mr. Caryl, or such other ministers as they think fit, and confer with them as to their going to Scotland, according to the desire of the Lord General, and also to consider what encouragement is to be given to such as shall be willing to go thither, and to report with all speed. 3. To write Col. Purefoy to examine the charge against Major Burgoine of Coventry,-upon the articles enclosed to him. 4. The petition of several Frenchmen, taken by the ships of the commonwealth, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 5. 40s. to be paid to James Grayle, who came from Coventry to STATE PAPERS. 337 1650. Vol. XL Sept. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) inform Council of the disturbances there by Major Burgoine, about proclaiming- the King of Scots King of England. 8. Sir Michael Livesey, and the rest of the inhabitants of the Island of Sheppey, to have liberty to stand upon their guards, for seeming themselves and that island from the attempts of pickeroons, and so many of the • inhabitants as shall undertake this business, or contribute towards it, shall be free from the quartering of soldiers, until Council gives orders to the contrary. 9. The condition of Eliz. Heape, widow, represented in her peti- tion, recommended to the Committee for maimed soldiers, who are to continue the pension for two years to come. 1.3. The jietition of Ensign Hen. Cooper, a maimed soldier, recom- mended to the Committee for maimed soldiers. 14. The business of instructions for the Commissioners to be sent to Ireland to be considered to-morrow. 16. The commissions desired by the Militia Commissioners for Cumberland granted. 17. Commissions to be granted to the persons offered by the Militia Commissioners for Oxfordshire. 18. An instruction to be prepared for the Commissioners of county Oxford, in which such persons as were formerly nominated and now refuse to act are to be omitted. 19. The Lords Commissioners of the [Great] Seal to leave out the names of Vincent Barry of Thame, Sir Thos. Read, and Wm. Wheat of Oxfordshire, in the Commission of Peace, they' refusing to act thereon. 17. 12?.. a year to be allowed to such person as Mr. Scott shall choose, to be employed in setting up and attending on the lights in the galleries about Whitehall. 18. The petition of Abraham Lad referred to the Admiralty Committee. [/. 9, pp. 87-90.] Sept. 12. Admiralty Committee to Capt. Wm. Coppin. Being informed from General Deane that he has left you at Harwich, to give convoy to the ships laden with provisions for the Parliament army in the north, and that such ships have waited for a convoy these four days, Capt. Pacey of the Mary Frigate, ordered to bring them to you, not being ready, we desire you, if you be in the river or in Harwich, to go into Lee Road with all speed, to receive the said ships, and convoy them to Leith, as the army much wants the provisions. As soon as you are in the Lee Road, give notice to the masters of the ships who are at Gravesend waiting for you, and also give us notice of your arrival and setting sail with the said ships, not only those laden for the State's account, but all others with provisions for the account of merchants bound for the same port. [J. 123, p. 460.] Sept. 13. Order in Parliament, upon a report by Mr. Bond from the Council of State of the answer to the declaration of the King of Scots, that it be recommitted to the Council of State, and be brought in on Tuesday. [/. 88, p. 43.] 338 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^I- Sept. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. To write the Committee for Irish affairs sitting at the Star Chamber, that Arnoll Wintell, ship master, has presented a petition, on behalf of himself and others, for satisfaction for service done in transporting horses into Ireland, in the time of the lieutenancy of Lord Lisle, and upon examination. Council conceive that some satisfaction should be made to him. 4. Mr. Challoner and Col. Morley to be a committee to examine the business of the Dutch ship laden with horses, which put in at the Isle of Wight, aDd is now at Plymouth. 6. The Barbadoes Committee to consider of the Act prohibiting the carrying of contraband goods. 7. The Ordnance Committee to take care that the list of par- ticulars desired for the Isle of "Wight be furnished, except the mortar pieces. 9. The Admiralty Committee to give order that the two frigates now being built by Peter Pett have forecastles. 10. Also to pay off the men of the Warwick frigate, and to give order as to her future employment. 15. The petition of James de Suhara, and other Frenchmen, re- feri'ed to the collectors for prize goods, to take care that the petitioners are transported to France, and to defray the charges for their subsistence here and transportation, to be repaid out of the French ships to which petitioners belonged, if the ships shall be adjudged prizes ; if not, out of such other money as they receive for the use of the State ; the petitioners to be sent away with all speed, as also any others subsequently brought in. 16. The collectors of customs at Plymouth having signified that the Orange Tree'of Home, aboard of which are certain horses bound for the Caribee Islands, and that she was once before discharged upon the same ground ; — order that upon Fred. Otson, the master, putting in security in the Admiralty Court not to carry such horses to Barba- does or Antigua, the ship be discharged, and allowed to proceed on her voyage ; the Admiralty Court to take his security, and certify Council. [/. 10, jyp. 2-7.] Sept. 13. Note in the Admiralty Committee that a letter was sent to tell Capt. Pacey that they had seen his letter to Mr. Coytmor, stating that he would sail with the provision ships for the army with the first opportunity, yet they hear he is not ready to sail, and much wonder at the delay by him and the rest of the officeis at Chatham in this business, and desire him to set sail with as many of the vessels as are ready, Avith the first fair wind, for Harwich. [J. 123, 'l>. 4G1.] Sept. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Militia Commissioners for Somerset to signify upon what ground they committed Sir Edward Eodney, that Council may be able to consider his petition. "l. Humphrey Draughton, who holds Burwood Walk Lodge in STATE PAPERS. 339 1650. '^OL. XL Sept. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) Windsor forest, to attend next Saturday, to answer for waste and spoil of the wood. 3. Alderman Dickenson's letter from York, as to furnishing neces- saries for Clifford's Tower, referred to the Committee which meets with the army officers. 4. The instructions for the Commissioners now going over to Ire- land to be reported to Parliament by Sir Wm. Armyne. 5. To write the mayor, aldermen, and common council of Bristol, concerning the election of magistrates, as the Act relating to the engagement requires. 6. Order to be given to the collectors for prize goods, to sell all such perishable goods as come in by French or Portuguese prizes, and deposit the proceeds upon a particular account, and not dispose of them without special order from Council. 7. To report to Parliament that Council have nominated to Rich. Salwey and John Weaver as the other two commissioners to be sent to Ireland, in pursuance of their order of 2 July. 8. The horses, mares, and colts at Tutbury to be put up for sale before the winter. 9. To write Lieut. Col. Downes that as all the horses, mares, and colts now at Tutbury race are to be sold before winter, he is to pro- pound the best manner of putting them up to sale, to the best advantage. 10. Capt. Taylor to be released on security not to prejudice the Parliament or commonwealth. 12. To write the Commissioners of county Dorset, that petitions have been presented on behalf of Dr. Ryves, prisoner at Melcomb, and Mathew Davies, prisoner at Weyiaouth, and to desire them to certify why they have been imprisoned. 13. To write Capt. Bishop to come to London, to pursue some business already begun by him, and Council will take care that con- sideration shall be had of him, for diverting him from his own occa- sion to pursue that of the public. [/. 10, fp. 7-9.] Sept. 14. Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. To report to the Council of State that 500 soldiers should be drawn out of Col. Berkstead's regiment, and marched to Scotland, for recruiting the foot regiment there. That 500 soldiers be continued in pay, as part of Col. Berk- stead's regiment, for one month, in order to their march to the army, and the Colonel desired to advance the month's pay to enable them to march. That five drums and ten halberts be delivered to Col. Berkstead, out of the stores, for marching such men, and afterwards be delivered to Lieut.-Gen. Hammond. [/. 10, pp. 9, 10.] Sept. 14. Council of State to Col. Deane. You are to appoint a convoy for the Henry and John, and the Prosperous of Hull, laden with cloth for Hamburg, on the Merchant Adventurers' account, which convoy is to go to Hull, and take them into protection. [1. 123, p. 462.] Y 2 340 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^^• Sept. 14. 15. Rich. Cobbe to Col. Tompson. I received your summons to Wiuchester. appear the 19th inst. by Mr. Robinson ; I will not fail to wait on you and the honourable Committee on the 24th. [| page.] Sept. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1.- To write Col. Wayte that the Militia Commissioners for Rut- land having raised but one troop of horse and dragoons, as the Colonel has to attend Parliament, Council have commissioned Major Norton, who is in the country, to command it. 2. The letter from Barnstaple, with the bill of exchange, refen-ed to the Irish Committee, to jM-epare a warrant for payment. 8. The opinion of the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker, as to Mr. Pennoyer's debts in Scotland, referred to the committee on the Barbadoes Act. 5. To write Col. John Dixwell, commander of one of the mihtia regiments of horse for Kent, to draw forth his regiment within seven days, and give notice of his having done so, when further order will be given, and to use his endeavour for the speedy drawing forth of the foot mentioned in his letter. 6. To answer the Commissioners of Rutland that their proposition as to disposing of part of the sequestrations towards the public charge of their county has already come from many other counties, but that Council have no power therein, and they must therefore apply to Parliament. 7. Mr. Frost to confer with the persons who have propounded taking off some of the Scotch prisoners, as to the terms upon which they will transport them beyond seas. 8. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to pay Col. Alured out of the 10,000Z. sent to him, as he is staying only for want of money, and the Lord General has pressed for additional foot, of which these are a part. 9. To write the Militia Commissioners for county York that Council has ordered money for Col. Alured's regiment, and written Sir Arth. Hesilrigge at Newcastle about it. 11. To write Col. Alured that Sir Arth. Hesilrigge has money for his regiment, and he is therefore to hasten his march thither. 12. To write the Army Committee to give one month's pay to Capt. Bernard's troop, as they are appointed to march upon service ; Major-General Harrison to give him orders to march. 10. To write the Militia Commissioners for Yorkshire to restrain the Earl of Dumfries, until he gives security in 2,000L to appear before Council when summoned, and not act to the prejudice of the commonwealth. 14. To write Col. Crompton, of Staffordshire, thanking him for his care in sending away the troops, and to desire him to endeavour to speedily raise the rest for the service of that county. 1.5. Orders to Ije given in compliance with the paper given in by John Bayes. 16. The remonstrance of John Day, captain of the Sapphire, refcn-ed to the Admiralty Committee. STATE PAPEES. 341 1650. Vol. XI. Sept. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 17. Commissions to be granted according to the desires of the Militia Commissioners for Sussex. 18. So much of Col. Bennett's letter as refers to the coast of Corn- wall being infested referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to report what is iit to be done. 19. The letter from Ostend to the Governor of Scarborough, from Windham, who pretends to be an agent there for the King of Scot- land, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are also to consider of some way for proceeding against the pirate prisoners. 20. To signify to the Admiralty Committee that there have been many complaints of ships being frequently taken upon the coasts about Liverpool, and the west, as also upon the coast of Sussex, and they are therefore to take information how the ships of the common- wealth are employed, and whether the commanders do their duty, and attend to their charge.; and to take care that the fleet be so disposed as to preserve our ships and trade from the^violence of those pickeroons. [/. 10, pp. 10-13.] Sept. 16. Admiralty Committee to [the Navy Commissioners]. We sub- mitted your letter, advising the setting up of forecastles upon the two frigates now building at Woodbridge by Peter Pett, junior, to the Council of State, who refer it to us to see that they have fore- castles. Order Mr. Pett to set them up accordingly. [/. 123, 2X 462.] Se2:)t. 17. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care, as well by the means appointed by the Act for sherift's to appoint deputies as otherwise, that the Act and narrative be forthwith sent to aU sheriffs, to be dispersed to the several ministers, and put in execu- tion, and that they give an account thereof to Parliament. [/. 88, p. 43.] Sept. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The narrative of the case of Alderman Pennington referred to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal. 3. The petition of the Governor and Company of Merchants trading to the Levant Seas, concerning convoy for a ship laden for those parts, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 5. The propositions given in by Sir Robt. King and Mr. Herbert, and reported from the Irish Committee, to be considered to-morrow, and such members of CouncU as are in or about town to be sum- moned to attend, upon business of great importance. 6. The letter read to be sent to the King of France to be reported to Parliament by Col. Morley, for their approbation. 7. The Portugal business to be taken up to-morrow. 8. The committee which meets with the army officers to meet to- morrow at 7 a.m. to consider as to sending Col. Scxliy's regiment into Scotland, so that a report may be made to Council in the afternoon. 342 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^^• Sept. 17. Council op State. Day's Proceedings {eont) 9. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider what use may be made of the militia forces for the pubUc peace, and what direction is to be given concerning the troop of horse raised by Col. Duckenfield in Cheshire. 10. Dr. Walker to have notice to attend the Lord President of the Council to-morrow by 7 a.m. 11. Col. Morley to move Parliament to consider the list presented to them of the winter guard, so that if they approve thereof, order may be given to the Navy Committee for speedily fitting them out for sea. 12. To write Col. Deane to repaii- back to the service of these parts, as soon as he has delivered the money with which he is freighted. 13. The letter from the Trinity House Committee referred to the Admiralty judges, and they desired to send for such persons as refuse to pay the duties mentioned, and examine them as to the grounds for refusing to make their usual payments. 16. To write the^Admiralty judges to examine the companies of the two Lubee ships lately taken with all possible strictness, as the parties concerned endeavour to avoid the discovery of anything which may bring them within the compass of prize. [/. 10, fp. 14- 16.] Sept. 17. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Upon considering the resolutions of Parliament as to providing a magazine of victuals at Berwick, Carlisle, or such other place north- ward as Council shall appoint, .whereby 6,O0OZ., part of 10,000?. to be provided for the same, is charged on the receipt of Haber- dashers' Hall, to be issued as Council shall appoint : — This committee think that order should be given by Council to the Commissioners for compounding, to issue their warrant to the treasurers at Haber- dashers' Hall to pay such 6,000?. to the treasurers-at-war, so that it may be issued by them for such provisions, and brought into the regular account of the army, by defalcation, out of the entertain- ment of those to whom it shall be distributed. By order of Parliament of 22 August last, the commissary of victuals for the marching army, with his assistant and two clerks, are to receive pay according to the Irish establishment, viz., 10s. present pay, and 10s. respited a day for the commissary, 6s. Sd. for his assistant, and 2s. %d. a-piece for two clerks; this committee therefore thinks that Parliament should be moved to give order for settling on Nathaniel Eldred, appointed commissary, 15s. a day with- out respited money, and 6s. 8cZ. for his assistant and 2s. Qd. for each of his two clerks, whereby there wiU be an abatement of charge to the public, and a better exhibition at present rendered to such persons, to enable them to perform the duties incident to their employment. Noted to be reported to the House by Col. Jones, 25 September. [/. 10, pp. 17, 18.] Sept. 17. [Council of State to the Commander of the Lion]. You are to convoy the Jonas of Hull, and several other vessels in the Thames, STATE PAPEES. 343 1650. "^OL. XI. laden with London merchants' goods, and bound for Yarmouth and Hull, till you meet with some ship of the Northern guard, who wiU take charge of them ; if you meet with none, you are to convoy them to their destination, but look in at Harwich and Yarmouth for any State's man-of-war to whom you could commit them, or deliver them to any ship of the North guard that may come iato the road before you sail. [/. 12S, p. 463.] [Sept. 17.] 16. Articles against Rich. Smith, formerly groom to the late Bishop of Canterbury, that during the time he was servant, he was present at the burying of a trunk of plate belonging to the said bishop, and that he has since fraudulently taken up the said plate, and converted it to his own use. [Sept 17.] 17. Notes of witnesses to prove that Smith, two years since, was seen to come from Lambeth House with a sack, wherein was something bulky. With note that Thomas Lambert, formerly postilion, told Loveday that plate was buried in the house, and that if he had opportunity, he could take it up. [Copy, | page.] Sept. 17. 18. Interrogatories to be administered to Fras. Lee, Nicholas Smith, formerly coachman and gToom to the late Archbishop of Canterbury, and to Maurice Jibber, porter at Lambeth House, when Dr. Leighton lived there, as to whether they were present at the burying of a box of plate belonging to the late Archbishop, in the straw-house at the back of the stables of Lambeth House, and whether they know what has become of it. [1 page.] Sept. 17. 19. Deposition of Francis Lee, of Streatham, county Surrey, yeoman. About the beginning of the troubles, there was a trunk in the straw-house belonging to Lambeth House, and he and Nich. Smith buried it there by order, and the Bishop willed him not to disclose the same, as for aught he knew, it was the greatest part of his estate that he had to trust to. Has since spoken about it to Mr. Duckett, Mr. Cobbe, and his mfe, and to Mr. Harding, having heard a year since that the walls and planks were broken up to search for it. Does not know what became of it, and never received any reward for making the same known. Like deposition of Nich. Smith, of StockweU, county Surrey, husbandman, formerly groom to the Archbishop. 'Was present at the Ijurying of the trunk in the straw-house in Lambeth House, as was also Fras. Lee. The trunk was very heavy ; conceives it con- tained either plate or money. The Archbishop and Mr. Duckett desired him not to discover it to any one ; has only spoken thereof to his wife Margaret, and does not know what became of it. Like deposition of Margaret, wife of Nicholas Smith. Deposition of Robert Light, of Lambeth, victualler. One Sunday morning, four or five years since, he saw Nich. Smith come from the stable out of the park and over the moat, with a sack on his back, which contained something very heavy. Like depositions of Ann, wife of Wm. Bunting, Frances, wife of Wm. Ansell, and John Jones. [2^ jx'f/es.] 3M DOMESTIC 1650. "^oi- ^^• [Sept. 17.] 20. Notes from the preceding depositions. Sept. 18. Order in Parliament — upon a report by Lord Commissioner Lisle of a letter from the Lord General from Edinbm'gh — that the letter be returned back to the Council of State. [/. 88, p. 43.] Sept. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To acquaint Anthony Mildmay with the resolution of ParUa- ment concerning Henry Stuart's going to Heidelberg, and that he may make choice of three servants, either out of those belonging to himself or those which lately attended his sister, and he is to send one of them up to receive the money appointed for his journey. 2. Sir H. Mildmay, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider the place at which Hemy Stuart shall be landed, in order to his journey to Heidelberg, and what instructions are to be given to those who go with him, and what amount to be advanced for his journey. 3. The Admiralty Committee to appoint some fit ship to go to the Isle of Wight, to take in Henry Stuart, and transport him to such place as shall be appointed by Council. 4. The petition of Edw. Bushell, merchant, referred to the Admi- ralty Committee. 6. To Avrite the trustees for sale of the late King's goods to send to Whitehall, for the Council chambers, some hangings and window curtains, as also a large book entitled " A Description of the Empires and Kingdoms of the World." 7. Turf necessary for turfing the quarters of the garden in Whitehall to be taken out of Tothill Fields, where it may be best spared. 8. To add to the report given to Sir Wm. Armyne, concerning the nomination of Mr.-. Salwey and Mr. Weaver as commissioners to Ireland, a request that Parliament will consider what allowance is fit to be made to those so employed, and will appoint a certain place where such allowance may be paid. 9. Next Friday appointed for considering the business of Por- tugal, when the Navy Commissioners are to attend, and all papers relating thereto to be brought in. 9a. The Council to be summoned to give their attendance on Friday next. 10. To write the commander of tjie convoy appointed to guard the ships laden with provisions for the array, to hasten awaj'' with those ships, and not to stay at his peril. 11. The two Acts prepared for prohibiting all strangers to trade to Scotland and Barbadoes to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Challoner.' 12. To send Mr. Challoner the report formerly sent to Sir Hen. Vane, containing the list of ships fit to be sent to Barbadoes. 13. The petition of the owners of the Constant Warwick referred to the Admiralty Conmiittee. 14. The Admiralty judges to certify the matter of fact in the following cases, and report on the 26th inst., viz. : Nicholas Budier ; STATE PAPERS. 345 1650. Vol. XI. /Sept. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) the St. Gregory, a ship of Holland ; the Rosenkranz of Rotterdam ; the governor of the West India Company in Holland, concerning the Primrose ; Claes Pietier, master of the Wycker Toorn ; the corn in the St. Peter, upon the account of Mr. Lulls, merchant of Amsterdam. 15. The searchers at Gravesend to certify the matter of fact con- cerning 40L belonging to Cornelius Jorbrenson Sconten, and to return an answer by the 26th inst. 16. The Lord Deputy of Ireland to be desired to examine several cases, and return the matter of fact with his opinions, viz., the ship of Rotterdam which, coming to YoughaU, was pressed to go for Ross ; the Concord ; Black Cock of Amsterdam ; Fortune, Mr. Jo. Clauson ; Young Tobias ; Fortune, Anthony de Great ; Anne of Ross ; the salt hides belonging to Jacob Abbng of Amsterdam. 17. Sir Arth. Hesilrigge to certify Mr. Williams of Rotterdam as to the case of the White Swan. [/. 10, -pp- 19-22.] Sept. 18. Admiralty Committee to Capt. Wm. Coppin. Notwithstanding your orders to convoy with the first opportunity several vessels laden with provisions for the army in Scotland, and divers merchant ships with provisions accompanying them, brought to you by Capt. Pacey, you have made stay of them for four days in Harwich, on what pretence we know not, it being contrary to the instructions given to Capt. Pacey, who delivered them into your charge. We shaU exjDect an account both from him and you of this great neglect in keeping from the army, who may be in much distress for want thei-eof, provisions which might have been with them by this time Ijut for this delay. We now charge you, as you will answer the contrary at your peril, forthwith to set sail with those vessels, not staying for any others upon any pretence whatsoever, and convoy them to Leith Road, and give us an account of your setting sail, and also of your arrival at Leith. In case you apprehend yourself in any danger, command any ship in the State's service to assist you in convoying the said vessels to their intended ports. [/. 123, p. 464.] Sept. 19. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how the business of the militia in the several counties may be best ordered, and report to the House next Tuesday. [/. 88, p. 44.] Sept. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. 20Z. to be given by Mr. Frost to Thomas Payne, printer, as a gratuity for his sufferings by printing a book for the cause of Par- liament, written by Mr. Walker. 2. Mr. Frost to make satisfaction to John Bishop for two engines for proving gunpowder, and the boards and bullets now at the butt at Vauxhall to be given him, as also a barrel of powder from the Tower, to enable him to make some experiments in shooting. 3. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider to- morrow how the militia in the several counties may be ordered for the best profit and safety of the commonwealth, and report on Saturday. 346 DOMESTIC 1650. ^o^- ^I- Sept. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. Mr. English, a Scot, to attend to-morrow afternoon. 5. Col. Berkstead to deliver to the Mai'chioness of Hertford the possession of Essex House, if upon marching away a part of his regiment, he finds he can dispense with the use of it. 6. To inquire whether license has been given to a Scotch school- master in the Isle of Wight. 7. Next Wednesday appointed for the business of Sir Robert Sherley, and the rest of the Staffordshire prisoners in the Tower. 8. Mr. Scott to report at the same time the case of the Countess of Carlisle. 9. To write the governor of the Isle of Wight whether the Scotch schoolmaster at Newport has obtained a license to stay in England ; if he has, he is to deliver it up and depart within 20 days ; if he is there without license, he is to be secured. 10. Col. Berkstead to consider some fit place for the quartering of his soldiers besides Durham House, the Council not being desirous to hold the house longer than the Earl of Pembroke has given his consent to. 11. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to deliver to Samuel Clarke, for transportation to Virginia, 900 Scotch prisoners, and 150 men for New England, to be sent there by Joshua Foot and John Bex, but they are to be such as are weU and sound, and free from wounds ; letters to be prepared to Sir Ai'thur Hesilrigge according to such desires as shall be made by any who will carry them to plantations not in enmity with the commonwealth. 12. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Bond, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Martin to be a committee to consider the propositions of Col. Rockby for taking ofi' 1,000 Scotch prisoners for the service of France, under Marshal de Turenne, and to confer with him as to where he intends landing them, and the security he wiU. give for their not returning to England, to the prejudice of the commonwealth. 14. To write Sir Arth. Hesilrigge to take notice of John Noris or Naris, an Irishman, now captain of dragoons for Cumberland, who served as a musketeer in Carlisle under Sir Thos. Glenham, and to desire him to acquaint the Lord General therewith, that he may have an eye upon him. 15. To inform the commissioners for Essex that Council finds the matter contained in their letter more proper for the consideration of Parliament, and will not therefore interfere. 16. The propositions made by the commissioners of Oxfordshire, concerning the disposal of the forces of their county, referred to the committee which meets with the army ofiicers, 17. Lieut.-Gen. Ludlow, Col. Stapley, and Mr. Challoner to be a committee to consider the petition of the well-affected of Jersey about the exchanges desired by them, and the reduction of that island. 18. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to order the delivery of 200 Scotch prisoners to Isaac le Gay, to be transported to Virginia. 19. Sir John Pershall to have the liberty of the Tower, and the lieutenant to be informed thereof [/. 10, pjx 27-30.] STATE PAPERS. 347 1650. "^OL. XI. Sept. 19. [Council of State] to the Commander of the EKzabeth prize. We ordered Capt. Lawson of the Lion to convoy the Jonas of HuU and other vessels laden with merchants' goods in the Thames for Yar- mouth and Hull, to some vessel of the State bound that way ; but as some of the vessels are not ready, you are to convoy to Harwich those that are laden, and deliver them to Capt. Wm. Coppin of the Unity at Harwich, who will see them to their destination ; if he is gone, theni convoy them to Yarmouth, and teU Capt. Lawson to return to the Downs, and return there yourself, after convoying any State's vessel you find at Yarmouth. [/. 123, p. 465.] Sept. 1 9. 21. Miles Woodshawe to Lord Conway. Ijhave sent you the pair- of pillowbeers you wrote for, wherein there are two eUs of Holland ; also a bottle of orange flower water, two pairs of gloves, &c., and vsdll send the paper when you send the pattern for Mr. Humble. The wine I took out again and sent to Ashley ; one was broke, and the other I gave to your groom, as I have not heard how you liked it. Dr. Donne desires you will remember his venison. Sir Jno. Gell was brought to trial, and it is"^ thought it will be found mis- prision of treason, and he freed on Friday. [1 page.^ Sept. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Chune's petition, referred to the Admiralty Committee on Aug. 30, to be entered. 2. The Commissioners of customs to examine the petition of Anth. Fernandez. 3. To write the Navy Commissioners that Council has resolved to keep out 16 ships before Lisbon for four months to come, which are to be made up as follows ; four to go from hence ; four of the Mer- chantmen which went in the last fleet, and eight more out of such as are there, which the Generals think fit, except the Kesolution ; and they are are to consider the charge of victuals for 1,400 men for four months, serving in the said four ships going from hence, and to give notice to the four merchant ships there to victual for four months, besides the six months for which they were first victualled, and to consider the charge of the cordage to be sent there, and make an estimate thereof by Monday next. 4. Sir Hen. Vane to report to Parliament that Council have con- sidered the Portuguese business referred to them, and resolved that a certain number of ships be continued upon that service, having had as much respect therein as they could to lessen- ing of the charge, by keeping under the proportions of those lists Avhich lie at present before Parliament ; and that if Parliament will order the Navy Commissioners to pay such ships as Council thinks fit to employ. Council wiU proceed speedily to set them forth to sea. 5. The Portugal business to be reconsidered next Wednesday, and the merchants trading thither to have notice to be here, especially Mr. Bohun. 348 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^-^^' Sept. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider the making supplies of men desired for carrying on the service of Scotland, according to the letters of the Lord General, Major General Lambert, and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, which letters Sir Hen. Vane has. 7. To write the Militia Commissioners for county York that, for effectually pursuing the affairs in Scotland, there should be a greater supply of men, and to request them to raise one complete regiment, consisting of 1,200 men, and give an account of what they shall do herein. 8. An allowance of 501. a man to be made to Messrs. Owen, Caryl, Bowles, and another, the four ministers who are to go to Scotland. 9. The business of the fishermen of Stroud to be considered next Friday ; Dr. Walker to attend. 10. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to give a com- mission to Col. John Desborow, Lieut. Col. John Gierke, Geo. Eat- tenbury, and Capt. Hen. Hatsell, to take subscriptions to the engagement in Plymouth. 11. [Militia] commissions to be granted to such persons at Ply- mouth as desired by Major General Harrison. 13. To write the Commissioners for the county, to certify what the dangerous suspicions are upon which they have secured Edw. Vaughan, and to be careful to find out the arms they mention. 14. The collectors for prize goods to appraise the small vessel taken, but not to sell her luitil further orders. 15. To desire the Navy Commissioners to view the small prize vessel lately taken, and if they find her fit to be taken on to the service, to certify the same, that order may be given for that purpose. 16. To write the postmaster at Bristol to deliver the letter wrongly directed to Capt. Bushell to Capt. Bishop. 17. Marshal Peake to stay in town until Monday, to see if there is any dispatch. 18. To write Capt. Bishop that the Council's letter directed to Capt. Bushell ought to have been delivered to him, and that he is to call for it ; also to acquaint the rest of the Commissioners for the city [Bristol] that Council understands some disorders have been committed in the election of officers, and to desire them to certify the manner of it, and who they were that mis-acted. 19. Militia Commissions to be granted to the persons nominated in the list from Sussex. 20. — to be added to the Militia [Commissioners for Sussex. [I. 10, 2^- 30-34.] 1, Sfpt. 20. 22. Council of State to the Commissioncis for compounduig at Whitehall. Haberdashers' Hall. By an order of Parliament of Aug. SSrd last, 6,000/. was charged upon your treasury, to be issued as this Council should appoint, for providing magazines of victuals in the north ; STATE PAPERS. 349 1650. Vol. XI. "we have accordingly engaged the 6,000Z. by contract to several persons. We therefore desire you to issue warrants for its speedy payment to the treasurers-at-war, to |be by them issued for the pro- visions, that they may the better regulate their account, and defalk the same out of the pay of those to whom it shall be distributed, [f page.] Sept. 20. Order of the Admiralty Committee, on report fromjthe Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker concerning the business of Tituan, that it be recommended to the Council of State to write to the Governor of Tituan, enclosing the report, and acquainting him what process has been done to do him right upon the Chinese, who deny they ever agreed with the governor to carry the Cornet to Algiers or Tunis, as appears by a copy of the contract, and therefore, that satisfaction may be made him, he must send over the original agreement, under their own hands, to prove the fact; meantime he is requested to set at liberty Peach, and the three other Englishmen detained upon this account ; and when proof shall be made, he shall receive satisfaction against the parties themselves, according to justice, and the like justice is expected from him. Also that the said Chinese be ordered to give security in the Admiralty, to answer such judgment as shall be determined against them in the business. [I. 123, jJ- 466.] Sept. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Lea to carry the papers relating to Mynheer Schaeph to the committee at the Horse Chamber. 2. To write the militia Commissioners for Cheshire to proceed in completing the four regiments of the militia, and to send one entire regiment of 1,200 men to Scotland. 3. To write the Lord General that^some of the forces which were upon their march towards the army, of which he had notice given, are since designed, with some additional forces, to make up a body of men to march to Scotland by Carlisle, and to desire him to order Col. Fitch to march with them to such service as he shall find most necessary. 4. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge with the above, and desire him to appoint the rest that are yet to march that way to go to Carlisle, and to send what he can spare to Capt. Fitch, to enable him the better to march to the west of Scotland. 5. Col. Jones to report to Parliament that their order of May 1.5th last, for making up Col. Berkstead's regiment to 2,000 men for four months, has now elapsed, and to move them that the same order may be given for four months longer. Council finding that it is of gi-eat advantage to the safety of Parliament and the pubhc ; and Council will take care that, if there be no occasion to keep it up so full, they will make it less. 6. The Committee for accommodating Whitehall to consider what is fit to be allowed for the incident charges of the guards for this winter ; 200?. to be advanced toward this service. 350 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^I- Sept. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 7. To write the Lord Deputy of Ireland, thanking him for his great services, and enclosing the narrative of the victory against the Scots, as also some of the Acts for thanksgiving, and to say that his letter has been referred to the Irish Committee, and he will receive an account by Col. Hill who is coming over ; also to take notice of the goodness of God in stopping the plague. 8. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report ^to Parliament the papers of the treasurers-at-war, and to acquaint them that the men and provisions for the service in Scotland wiU be speedily ready, if money be not wanting, and request that the money be speedily provided for this service. 9. The account of the treasurers for the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-8, for 87,175?. 19s. M., approved and allowed, and warrants to be given them allowing of the payments made by them from that sum. 10. Sir H. Mildmay, Col Jones, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider the remainder of the above account. {^Also Vol. XI., No. 23.] 11. The letters from Capts. HackweU and Stoakes referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. To write Col. Fitch that Council has resolved that he shall march into Scotland with a body of men, being part of the forces ordered to be added to the Lord General's army ; and as soon as they have marched up to him, he is to advance into Scotland with them, and pursue the Lord General's orders. 14. 300 of Col. Gibbons' regiment, and 300 of Colonel Ingoldsby's to be immediately sent to Scotland, to recruit the foot regiments of the army ; Major General Harrison to order their march, and the same orders to be settled concerning their pay, until they come to the army, as made concerning Col. Berkstead's men. 1-5. 600 of Col. Ingoldsby and Col. Gibbons' regiments. Major Rippon's 400 dragoons, the last foot regiment of Lancashire, the remaining 500 men of Alured's regiment, and the 600 of Col. Berk- stead's, as also all other forces of counties Derby, Notts, York, and the northern counties, appointed to march northwards and not yet marched into Scotland, with such forces as Col. Fitch can spare from Carlisle, and what Sir Arth. Hesihigge can provide, to march to Caiiisle with all possible speed, and there receive further orders from the Lord General and Council of State. 16. Major Husband's troop, the remainder of Col. Tomlinson's regiment under Capt. Margery, and Major Audley's troop to march immediately to Carlisle. 17. The forces arriving at Carlisle to march into the west of Scotland, to prevent the levies now making there. 18. 10,000Z. to be speedily sent to Carlisle, to pay the said forces. 19. Col. Fitch to command the forces into the west of Scotland and with the advice of Sir Arth. Hesilrigge, to settle the garrison of Carlisle ip his absence, and hold correK})ondence with the Lord General fur further directions. STATE PAPERS. 351 1650. "^01- XI- Sept. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 21. Order that Capt. Wyard and his company be allowed medals for good service, as recommended by the Admiralty Committee [see p. 291, swpra], which is to issue warrants to the collectors for prize goods to pay for them. 22. The prisoners now at Portsmouth, or that shall be hereafter sent there from sea, to be conveyed to Winchester gaol, those at Plymouth to Somersetshire gaol, and those at Weymouth to Salisbury gaol, and 14) days allowed for removing them ; the collectors for prize goods to pay sums disbursed by the governors of the said towns, or others there into whose custody they shall be sent, for keeping them until transmitted to the gaols aforesaid ; letters to be written to the several governors in pursuance hereof [/. 10, jpp. 36-42.] Sept. 21, Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. The paper brought by Major-General Harrison fi'om Capt. Deane, secretary for the army, touching the pay of several forces and officers not within the establishment," and Col. Berkstead's orders concerning his regiment referred to the Council of State. The committee having conferred with Col. Temple, Governor of Tilbury fort, as to the better security of that place, by being placed in the hands of some one constantly residing'there, and finding he is willing to submit to the pleasure of Coimcil (although the place was granted to him by order of Parhament, and by former letters patent), recommend that Col. Geo.],Crompton be^ appointed Governor; and as the pay is but 14s. a day, 10s. whereof should be allowed to the person executing the trust, that 6s. a day more be added, that Col. Temple may be allowed 10s. a day in respect of [his right to the place, until Parliament give him satisfaction in some other Avay. [/. 10, pp. 40-42.] Sept. 21 . 24. Nicholson alias Dean Stuart to [Secretary Nicholas]. I am Oct. 1. commanded by the Luke of York to desire you to meet him at Paris. Brussels, vjiih all the speed you can. He goes from this town the 3rd inst. I find he intends to depend much upon your counsel, and therefore entreat you not to fail him. You are to give notice to Lord Hopton from the Duke to come with you, as he had been par- ticularly sent to, but we could not light ujjon any man who had a cipJuir with him. Ho not fail, or nothing will be done. iSir Edw. Hei'hert a,nd others have also been sent for hy other hands. I received yours from Utrecht of Sept. -J-g- but there is lio news here of the coronation. We heard some months since at Jersey, that the service book was reprinted by the new commander's appointment, viz., the castration you name of the prayers for the King, and as we heard, of those for the bishops also. [Tlie italics are in Lord Gerard's cipher, deciphered, 1 pcoge.} Sept. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To ask the MUitia Commissioners for Sussex whether they have charged horse upon the Earl of Northumberland with refe- 352 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Sept. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) rence to his whole estate, and what they have valued it at, and what certified into the county of Northumberland, and upon receipt of this information, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge's letter to be considered. 2. Sir Hen. Vane to report to Parliament that Council finds that the residence here of the wives of delinquents, whose husbands are persons of quality in foi'eigTi parts, is of dangerous consequence, as thereby a maintenance is made over to them, and intelligence held, to the prejudice of the public, and to request Parliament's pleasure as to the course to be taken with such persons. 3. The Admiralty Committee to reconsider the Lisbon fleet, and what ships are fit to be sent, and examine the complaint as to stink- ing victuals in the northern fleet, and confer Avith the Navy Commis- sioners thereon, and whether it will be most fit to send all the ships from hence, or make them up as formerly resolved by Council. •5. Mr. Holland to offer to Parliament for approbation the draft of a letter to be sent to the States General of the United Provinces. 6. The petition of John de Oudarsa, master of the Lady of Peace of St. Sebastian, referred to the Admiralty Judges, who, in regard of the miserable condition of the men, are to give all possible dispatch to their case. 7. The Ordnance Committee to consider Col. Whetham and Col. Joyce's propositions for the garrisons of Portsmouth and Portland. 8. The collectors for prize goods to furnish the company of the Lady of Peace of St. Sebastian in Spain, with something for their subsistence, until the case of their ship, now depending in the Admiralty Court, is determined. 9. Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Holland, Col. Stapley, and Col. Jones to be a committee to consider the petition of the inhabitants of South- wark, concerning Mi'. Venning, and likewise the letters from Exeter respecting him. 9. Edmond iCogan, prisoner in Peterhouse, to attend the Com- mittee for examinations, and bring the security he has to tender for his bail. [/. 10, p^j. 42-44.] Sept. 23. Committee for Martial Affairs. Day's Proceedings. Upon consideration of the Lord Genei'al's letter, intimating the present want of foot regiments in Scotland, Col. Sexljy's regiment to be ordered to march thither. Col. Barkstead's regiment to be augmented to 2,000, and drawn out, and upon the removal of Col. Sexby's men, to Ije appointed to secure Lovingland and Fleo-o-. Col. Haines' and Col. Bennet's legiments to be continued in pay for four months longer, and this to be reported to Parliament for their approval. The Council of State to write the Militia Commissioners in Surrey that major Audley's troop having to march into Scotland, they are to pi-oA'ide a month's pay for them in their march, as they formerly promised to do, and that Avhen they arrive in Scotland, they shall be otherwise pi-ovided for. STATE PAPERS. 353 1650. Vol. XL Council to give orders to four officers presented by Major Shephard to raise by beat of drum 150 men each for Ireland, they giving security to march them quietly, and i)aying quarters to the sea-side, on which they are to be paid 1871. 10s. each. [/. 10, pp. 44, 46.] Sept. 24. Order in Parliament that they approve of what the militia of the city, Westminster, Southwark, and the Hamlets of the Tower [have done], in raising, ordering, and maintaining of the horse within their several mihtias, and that the said horse be continued in the same order as now, until Parliament or the Council of State shall take other order. [I. 88, p. 44.] Sept. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Martin, Col. Jones, and Lieut.-Gen. Ludlow to be a committee to consider where the soldiers now in Durham House shall be quartered, when the time for which the house was taken has expired. 3. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Martin, Mr. HoUand, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to consider the petition of Col. Whichcot, as to settling an allowance for maintenance of a ministry in the garrison at Windsor. 4. To send the London militia the resolution of Parliament con- cerning the keeping up of their horse, and that if they can apportion the charge in some other way, by which it may be more equally borne, Council wiU give it all furtherance. 5. The reports from the Admiralty Judges to be laid before Council to-morrow. G. The petition of Edw. Bushell, merchant trading to Portugal, to be considered next Friday, when the Admiralty Judges are to attend. 7. The business of the Ordnance Office to be considered on Wed- nesday week, when the order of Parliament concerning the same is to be produced. 8. That it be declared that if any of the company of the Lubeckers will confess what they know concerning the intention of the two ships to join with Prince Kupeii;, they shall have their eighth part for so doing. 9. Mr. Sparrow to search in the holds of the Lubec ships for anything which may clear the evidence against him, for having an intention to join with the enemies of the commonwealth. 10. The battering guns desired by the Lord General to be sent the first opportunity. II. The business of William Markewick, aZms Baldock, referred to the Attorney General, who is to take care that the rest of his accomplices are apprehended, and proceeded against. 12. Mr. Eowe to succeed Col. HiU in his employment at the Irish Committee, the Committee having represented Mr. Rowe as fit to go over to Ireland. 13. SOOl. a year to be allowed to Mr. Eowe, for himself and clerk, during his continuance in that employment. 2. 7. 354 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Sept. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. 201. to be paid John Kendrick, on condition of his quitting the rooms in Whitehall he now holds, which have been assigned to John King, one of the Serjeant's deputies. 15. The petition of the town of Sandwich referred to the Militia Commissioners for Kent, to take care that what is desired, in regard to fire, candle, and a guard house, may be supplied. IG. The petition of Elizabeth Couper referred to the Irish Com- mittee, who are to consider as to procuring an exchange for her husband, a prisoner at Scilly. 17. To write the mayor of Lancaster to dismiss the Scotchmen, on their recognizance in 5001. each to leave England within 20 days, and to be of good behaviour. 18. James Yate to be released, upon his recognizance in 200^., and two sureties for 1001. each, to be of good behaviour and appear before the Council upon summons ; all his papers except -any that may relate to the commonwealth to be delivered up to him. 19. The petition of Peter Burgaro, merchant stranger of Dover, referred to Major-Gen. Harrison. 20. Lieut.-Col. Searle to be exchanged for John de Kue and Nich. Butteher. 21. The paper for the reduction of Jersey referred to the com- mittee which meets the army ofiicers. 22. The trustees [for sale of the late King's goods] to deliver 12 red velvet stools to Mr. Scott, for the use of Council. 23. The letters from the Lord Deputy of Ireland and Sir Chas. Coote referred to the Irish Committee to answer. [/. 10, ^jj). 48-51.] Sept. 24. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the petition of the owners of the Constant Warwick for salvage, referred to this Committee by the Council of State, be referred to the Admiralty Judges, to state the matter of fact as it stands in their court. [Vol. XI., No. 25.] Order that the letter from Col. Deane, concerning Capt. Jones, commander of the Ann and Joyce, who is charged for not assisting Capt. Wyard and his convoy, when he was in fight with the Jersey fleet of six saU, with Col. Jones's answer to the charge, and the depositions of several masters annexed, be reported to the Council of State, to be from thence transmitted to the Navy Committee, to certify the matter complained of, whereby the ship may be paid ofi" according to contract. Order that the report of the Admiralty Judges concei'ning the Philip of Topsham, condemned as prize in the Admiralty Court, by the seizure and prosecution of Jas. Corbett, — that he ought to have the moiety of the said ship, and of the goods taken in her, — be re- ported to the Council of State with this committee's opinion that Corbett should be allowed the said moiety. Order that the report of the Admiralty Judges, concerning the taking of the Gundibark of Jersey, by Capt. Greene, by virtue of STATE PAPERS. 355 1650. ^OL. XL his letters of reprisal, — that he ought to be looked upon according to his petition, — be reported to the Council of State. Order that the petition of Hen. Stephens, merchant of South- ampton, — stating that he being owner of the Henry of Southampton, laden in Spain, and bound for England, was by distress of weather in April 1649, forced into Castlehaven, Ireland, where the rebels confiscated both ship and goods ; and that since the taking of Castle- haven, one of the State's frigates brought the said ship over to Ilfracombe, and it has since been condemned in the Admiralty Court, by the name of the Henrietta, without petitioner's knowledge, and praying restitution, he paying salvage, — be referred to the Admiralty Judges, who are to examine witnesses in behalf of the petitioner, and certify. Order on the petition of Samuel Mayne, — stating that he is part owner of 3-16ths of the Reformation, which being detained from him by John Wood's company, he made an arrest of the said parts in the Admiralty Court, and bail being given by Wood's Company, and the business ready for sentence, the judges refused to give judgment, upon pretence of some stop from some other court, and praying that the said judges should state the matter of fact, and show cause why they do not proceed in the sentence — that the Admiralty Judges state the matter of fact of the petition, and certify to this Committee. Order that the collectors for prize goods cause medals to be pre- pared, in pursuance of the Council's order of the 21st inst., for Capt. Wyard and his company, for their good services, and keep them in their hands until further order. [/. 123, pp. 467-470.] Sept. 24. 26. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We have Wliitehall. perused yours of the 9th, touching your endeavouring the sale of decayed ships by the candle, and your opinion that it is best for the said ships to be sold upon discount of freight, or of money due to the victuallers upon their contract. We think that the intention of Parliament is to employ the moneys arising upon the sale of the said ships in building of new frigates in their room, and therefore they are not to be sold upon the account you mention. We there- fore desire you once again to try to put them to sale by tha candle, for ready money, or by the oifer of any that will give most for them. If any of the master builders of the State's ships will offer a considerable sum above 650?., which is already offered in ready money, and discount it upon money due to them for building the last frigates, you are to certify us with expedition who makes the best offer. [Also, I. 123, pp. 470, 471.] Sept. 24. 27. Capt. Anth. Mildmay to the President of the Council of Carisbrook State. I received your commands this afternoon, referring me to an order of Parliament not sent, and have acquainted the Duke therewith, and he is ready to obey. I have chosen Rich. LoveU his tutor, and Jno. Griffith, and Gab. Randue to wait upon him in his chamber. We decently interred the deceased lady (the Princess Elizabeth) this afternoon in Newport Church, [i page^ z 2 Castle. 356 DOMESTIC .rrn Vol. XL Sept. 28. Verses on the death of the Princess Elizabeth in Carisbrook Castle, 8th Sept. 1650. Inc., " They loho lament thy death, now thou art gone." Sept. 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The letter prepared for the Lord General, respecting the wrong done Mr. Pennoyer by certain persons in Scotland, to be sent. 3. The Ordnance Committee to confer with Capt. Clarke, on James Harrison's letter from Guernsey. 4. The mortar pieces appointed for the service of Guernsey to be proved in Hyde Park, next Friday. 5. The examinations, &c. concerning Sir Kobt. Sherley, Sir John Pershall, Mr. Offley, and Randolph Egerton, to be sent to the Seques- tration Commissioners at Westminster, who are to proceed therein as usual. 6. The persons above named to be set at liberty upon bail, on taking the engagement. 7. The Countess of Carlisle, prisoner in the Tower, to be let out on bail for two months, on recognizance. 9. Her time to be accounted from 1st October next to 1st Dec, and meantime, until her bail is ready, she is to have the liberty of the Tower. 10. Capt. Edw. Hall to be commander-in-chief of the Fleet bound for Portugal, and to continue there, to command the winter squadron that shall be left upon those coasts. 11. Council agrees with the letter of the Navy Commissioners, and they are to dispatch it accordingly. 12. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. "Walker to examine the master pursers, and other accountable officers of the ships from Portugal, as to what goods were put on board belonging to the King of Portugal, or any of his subjects. 14. Council approves of the sale of the decayed ships, as represented by the Navy Commissioners. 15. The letters from the Lord Deputy of L-eland, concerning Captains Tethrington and Finchman, referred to the Irish Com- mittee. [/. 10, pp. 61-53.] Sept. 26. Order in Parliament that the Navy Committee provide and pay such ships as the Council of State shall give Avarrant for, and certify as fit to be employed in the service for Portugal, not exceed- ing the estimates reported to Parliament, 16th August last. Sept. 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State place Capt. Ap- pleton as commander of the ship now to be built at Woolwich, or any other ship that they think fit. Sept. 26. Order in Parliament that the House concur with the Council of State as to the pay of 15s. a day to Nathaniel Eldred, appointed commissary of victuals for the marching army, without any respited moneys, in lieu of 10s. a day present pay and 10s. a day respited STATE PAPEES. 357 1650. Vol. XI. pay ; 6s. 8c?. a day for his assistant, and 2s. 6d. for each of his two clerks ; and the army committee are authorised to pay the same. [/. 88, pp. 44, 45.] Sept. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. Dr. John Ciichton, a Scot, to have six weeks to prepare to leave England. 8. The letter from Mr. Mildmay, at Carisbrook Castle, Isle of Wight, referred to the Committee appointed to consider of the manner of sending away Henry Stuart ; they are to give speedy dispatch to the persons who are to come up on that business. 4. The letter from Col. Deane, of Sept. 11, with the papers annexed, recommended to the Navy Committee, that the matters complained of may be rectified, and the ship therein mentioned paid off 5. Council approves of the opinion reported from the Admiralty, concerning the ship of Topsham, seized by James Corbett, and warrant to be issued thereupon. 6. The letters from Sir Christ. Coote referred to the Irish Com- mittee, who are to prepare an answer, and bring it to Council, to be speeded after the Provost Marshal, who has gone to Chester, and to be delivered by him to the Lord Deputy and Sir Chas. Coote. 7. To report to the House that Council finds that in several places, particularly Bristol and Canterbury, persons have been elected magistrates who are very disaffected, which may prove dan- gerous to peace and safety of the commonwealth, and to desire the House to take order to prevent the danger. 8. The Irish Committee to consider the case of the maimed soldiers both in Ireland and England, as also of those who have been [killed.] 9. The business of Huet Leaf to be considered to-morrow. 10. The petition of the company of the Guinea frigate referred to the Admiralty Committee. II. To look out the order for a pass to Mr. Armyne and Mr. Hicks, passed some months since. 12. The letter now read to the Holland Commissioner in answer to some papers of his, to be fairly written, signed, and sent by Mr. Frost. 13. The letter read for the High Court of Justice to be fairly written and sent. 15. A warrant to be made out for Mr. Kinnersley. 16. The petition of Sam. VassaU and company referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 10, ^^p. 55-57.] Sept. 26. 29. Miles Woodshawe to Lord Conway. I must be excused for not sending your things this week, being at Guildford and the weather bad. I have not been well and could not go to Petworth. The books you wrote for are yet unbound, but I have received Thesauri Linguca Latince from Mr. Bee, who has promised me the catalogue of what books he has of yours next week. As I do not understand what a draft of an assurance is ; if you wiU draw 358 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. one, I will get Mr. Hales to peruse it. Mr. Alkin, the barber, does not know of any servant likely to suit you, and Mr. Harrington quiets me with a promise of six or a dozen. I desire your pleasure concerning Mr. Laiirence, the apothecary, as he is in earnest with me, and I shall be forced to pay him according to promise. Mrs. Giftbrd called this morning to know if you were in town. Dr. Donne presents his service and expects his venison next week, because it will be out of season. Dr. CoUingdon will send your book next week, it beiag now at Chelsea. I have enquired for Lord Ogle's man but he cannot be found. [1 page.] Sept. 26. 30. Authority from the Earl of Dorset for his servants, Eichard Eosseter and Geo. Parkins, to receive from Geo. Willinghara all such writings and evidences as concern him by the death of his brother, Eichard Earl of Dorset, and all such as appertain to him as exe- cutor to Anthony Eoper late of Eltham, county Kent, deceased. li jpage-] Sept. 26. 31. Eeceipt by the Earl of Dorset for the papers and evidences above mentioned, as also for those relating to the sale of the manor of Holborn, and of divers lands in the county of Sussex. [i pa-ge-] Sept. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 4. Order on the petition of the governor and company of mer- chants trading to the East Indies, that they present to Council the particulars of the matter of fact, as also the particular account therein mentioned. 5. The report from the Admiralty judges, concerning the oyster fishing at Milton and Stroud, referred to them to give a positive judgment upon the point of right, and bring in their report next Wednesday ; they consultiag Council in the meantime if necessary. 6. The petition of the merchants of Bristol tradiag to Portugal to be considered to-morrow. 7. The Irish Committee to have power to continue the same allowance to their clerks as formerly, so long as that employment lasts. 8. The order formerly made, settling an allowance on Mr. Eowe employed on the Irish Committee, to be taken off, and Council left to reward him as his service may deserve. 9. The Irish Committee to confer to-morrow with the treasurers- at-war, who are to have notice. 10. Order to be given to Major Copperthwaite to march with his company to Newcastle, and receive orders from Sir Arthur Hesil- rigge for his service in Scotland. 11. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge of the above order to Major Copperthwaite. 12. The committee to consider the desire of Major Eookbie and Capt. Johnston, for some Scotch prisoners to be employed abroad. 13. Sir Wm. Armyne and Mr. Scott added to the Admiralty Committee. [Also I. 12.3, ^J. 472.] STATE PAPERS. 359 1650. "Vol. XL Sept. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 14. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the sea may be guarded this wiater against the piracies of the frigates commissioned by the King of Scotland. 15. John Fox and Major Edw. AspinwaU added to the Militia Commissioners for Lancashire, and instructions fiUed up accord- ingly. 16. Commissions to be given to the persons recommended by the Commissioners of Lancashire in their letter from Preston of the 20 inst. 18. The Council approve of what has been done by Capt. Cannon, in taking the arms and ammunition in Dover Castle into his cus- tody. 19. To write Col. Purefoy to take care that the business of proclaiming the King of Scots at Coventry is thoroughly exa- mined. 20. Capt. John Ross, John Bamston, Ralph Baldwin, Hen. James, John French, Narie, and Thos. Hunter, to have commissions to be captains of dragoons in Sir Arthur Hesih-igge's regiment. 20. Order — on information of neglect of many parish clerks in places within the biUs of mortality, and not in the jurisdiction of the lord mayor of London, in not bringing in a just account of burials in their several parishes, vsdth the several diseases of which the persons die, by which means infectious and dangerous diseases speed undiscovered, to the danger of the inhabitants and others repairing to the city, — that aU parish clerks in the bills of mortality bring in their accounts of burials and diseases duly and constantly, as hereto- fore, and where there is no parish clerk, the churchwardens to do it. The clerk of the parish clerks' company to return to Council the names of those who do not conform to this order, that further course may be taken with them. [/. 10, pp. 55-63.] Sept. 27. 32. Report of Drs. WiUiam Clark and John Exton, two of the Ad- miralty judges, to the Council of State, upon the cases refen-ed to them, 18 September; and that of the governors of the West India Company in Holland, concerning the ship Princess. There was a cause depending two years since in the Admiralty, for goods claimed by Nicholas Budier and others in the St. Peter, which was taken under letters of reprisal gi-anted to Gregory Cle- ments and others, and sentence given against her, upon which there was an appeal to the delegates. There were two suits against the St. Gregory of Home, for damage done by her to two ships, one commenced by Capt. Rich. Crandley and others against John Johnson Porteer, her master, which was sentenced in the Admiralty, and from which they appealed to the delegates, where it still depends. The other com- menced by Jno. Wood and others against Porteer is still depending. The Rosenkranz of Amsterdam was adjudged lawful prize in the Admiralty 12 months since. There is a cause depending in the Admiralty by Anthony Per- 360 DOMESTIC 1650. ^^^- ^^- nandez and Rodrigues against Claes Peter, master of the Wycker Toorn, for goods pretended to bo never delivered, in which there is a libel given, and witnessea produced and examined on behalf of Fernandez and Rodrigues, and so depends. The St. Peter of Amsterdam, John Ofcferston master, laden with wheat, was taken by letters of marque granted to Geo. Searle and Francis Topp, the wheat being for Frenchmen, and was condemned as prize in June 1650, but the ship was decreed to be restored, and they do not find whether Mr. LuUs is concerned therein. For the causes which are on appeal, the parties may " in secundd instantid allegare non allegata, et probate non probata,'' and proceed to further proof, which may alter the case, but if they proceed upon the same proof, the sentences will be confirmed. The other sen- tences from which there has been no appeal are gone " in rem judi- catam," and must stand, nor can any objection be now made against them. For those yet undetermined no account can be given until heard. As to the Princess, belonging to the governors of the Holland West India Company, she being cast away with her lading upon the west coast of England, and aU or most of her company saved, an Admiralty commission was issued to enquire what was saved, and the same to remain in the hands of the commissioners thereia named, for the benefit of those who should prove their right thereto within a year and a day, within which time discovery was made that Watkin WiUiams had gained into his hands a great part of the lading, and detained it. A warrant was issued, and he was arrested, and refusing to give bail, was brought up to London, but making faith before the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, that this arrest was made in his journey towards London to pro- secute his suit in Chancery, he was set at liberty. Afterwards a fresh warrant was issued to re-arrest him, but he and others made resistance, beat and wounded the officers, and escaped ; being afterwards taken, he was proceeded against in the Admiralty, both upon the governors' and company's action, and likewise ex officio for his contempt in beating such officers. Not being able to put in sufficient bail, he procured prohibitions in both causes to stay proceedings, upon pretence that these goods which he had so obtained were wreck of the sea, wherewith the Admiralty Court had nothing to do, and so obtained his enlargement, and still detains the goods. These arc not wreck, but bona Kjxirsa pier niaufragium, and ought to be restored to such as can make good their property in them, which cannot be done but by common law, the proofs being often bills of lading, and often the proofs of such property cannot be made but by commission out of the Admiralty to foreign parts, and bills of lading are to remain in the registry of the Ad- miralty Court, to justify such restitution, in case others should make claim thereto. All derelicts, flotson, jetson, and lagon, which have in all ages belonged to the Lord High Admiral, may as well be termed wreck of sea as goods thus cast away. Several others have proceeded for recovery of their goods so cast away, and detained by such as have similarly obtained them, but STATE PAPERS. 361 1650. Vol. XL they are barred from proceeding by way of prohibition, and infor- mation has been given to the Admiralty Committee, by the Vice- Admiral of Cornwall, that he and other vice-admirals are hindered in their duties in doing right to the proprietors, where ships are split or cast away, being disturbed by lords of manors who pretend royalty to be granted to them by former kings ; they conceive that no lords of manors, though they have wreck of the sea granted, can by any such grant have to do with derelicts, flotson, jetson, lagon, or goods cast away in this manner, but that if they meddle therewith, they are punishable in the High Court of Admiralty. [3i pages.] Sept. 27. 33. Note that [Fras.] Lee voluntarily states that the goods [of the late Archbishop of Canterbury] were carried to his house, for which he had a patent. That a trunk of linen was emptied and carried away by Smith, and two sacks of linen brought to Mrs. Duckett ; with list of communion and other plate which Mrs. Duckett also received in a trunk. Lee also had two horses which he says that his Lordship gave him, and that he bought four cows of him, but Lee's wife states that she never had or saw any of the bishop's linen but what was old and cast off Rich. Smith says that a trunk of linen was committed to his custody, and that there were 17 cows and one bull which were sold by his Lordship's orders, and that Mr. Bovey had a dun horse, and a black and a grey colt. [1 -page-] Sept. 28. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter now read to Sir Arthur Hesih-igge to be copied and sent. 2. The letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to be signed, sent by the post to Chester, and delivered to the Provost Marshal, to be carried over by him. 3. The Commissions desii'ed by Col. Whetham and Lieut.-Col. Joyce to be made but according to their list. 4. To write the Navy Commissioners to advance 501. to Mr. Burrell, upon the building of the ship he is now in hand with. .5. To look out the letter written to county Somerset, about Wins- comb Manor and the lead mines there. [/. 10, p>- 6-1.] Sept. 28. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order upon considering how the ships of the summer guard are disposed of, and finding but a slender guard about the Downs, that the Navy Commissioners consider of the , fitness of the Rear- Admiral prize at Portsmouth for a man-of-war, to be bought for the State. Order that the General be -wi'itten to, to hasten up what ships he can spare from the North. Order that a copy of the letter from Robert Thorpe, master of the Swiftsure, concerning abuses committed on board that ship by the captains, ofiicers, and company, be sent to Col. Willoughby at Ports- mouth, and he desired to examine the parties complained of, and 362 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. that Capt. Gilson be ordered to come up to answer the charge against him. Order that the Navy Commissioners examine who they are of the company of the Eebecca that received and divided the party's money and goods mentioned in the report of a council of war held on board the Liberty, concerning the mutinous carriage of the officers and company of the Rebecca, and stop so much of their wages as is pro- portionable to the value of such money and goods, until they have made satisfaction to the said parties. Order that Capt. Gregory Butler, late captain of the Rebecca, take into his custody aU arms taken in the Swine's Head, and now on board the Rebecca, and keep them until further order, and that the officers of the said ship deliver them to him. Order that as a ship of good force cannot be spared, the Recovery be appointed to convoy the Hamburg ships, and return with them, and the Mary frigate to see them out of danger and then return. Reference of the petition of the company of the Guinea frigate, concerning their share of several prizes taken by them, to the collectors for prize goods, who are to certify what prizes have been taken by that company, and how they are disposed of Reference to the Navy Commissioners of the petitions of Wm. Burrowes, John Smyth, and Thomas DamareU, mariners of the Adventure, commanded by Capt. Wyard. [Also Vol. XI., No. 34.] Reference of the petitions of the commanders of the Brazil fleet, lately come from Lisbon, setting forth the good service they have done in taking the six French prizes, and praying to be allowed such gratuities as have been given to other commanders and officers of the like quality, to the Navy Commissioners, who are to certify- why the petitioners have not received their gratuities. \_Also Vol. XL, No. 35.] Reference of the petition of Samuel Vassal and other merchants of London, concerning the Concord, to the Admiralty judges and the collectors for prize goods, who are to certify what progress has been made concerning that ship in the Admiralty Court. Order to the collectors of prize goods to pay 9L to Alice, widow of Edw. Lake, quartermaster of the Elizabeth, he and his son Henry having lost their lives in the service, and she having eight children to provide for. Like order to pay 7?. to Rich. Styles for the orphan child of John Brown, pilot, slain in the Elizabeth, on security to employ it in her breeding, tiU she can work for her living. Like order to pay 3J. to Julian Strong, widow, her son Peter being drowned when the Mary Rose was cast away. [J. 123, pp. 473-480.] Sept. 28. Admiralty Committee to the collectors at Livei-pool. We are informed by Sir Charles Coote and Col. Venables, that a small vessel with five or six guns, called the Earl of Argyle's frigate, was taken by Capt. Clarke, and brought into Chester water or Liverpool ; and that she is fit to be employed upon the northern coast of Ireland. STATE PAPERS. 363 1650. Vol. XI. Let her be fitted to sea and employed accordingly, and give us an aecomit of her present condition, that we may order her disposal. If you are upon the sale of her, defer it ; and if sold, let us know upon what terms, that course may be taken for reimbursing those who have bought her. [/. 123, p. 476.] Sept. 28. [Robert Coytmor] to Cap. Flute. As you are now in Plymouth Sound, with the ship Supply under your command, and expect direc- tions, the Admiralty Committee desire you to victual your ship for two months after your former time is spent, at the place where you can be soonest victualled, and then ply to sea, ranging the coast along to the Downs, and give notice upon aU opportunity where you are to me, that I may communicate the same to the Council of State or the Admiralty Committee. [J. 123, p. 474.] Sept. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The complaint of Nich. Gold, concerning the Serjeant-at-Arms interposing about goods belonging to some Portuguese, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. Mr. Guerdon, a Scot, and schoolmaster in the Isle of Wight, to be permitted to continue there untU further order, and a letter to be written to the governor to that effect. 4. To write the Militia Commissioners for Southwark to permit the Martial HaU there to be used as a place of worship, and to treat for that purpose with those who pretend a right to the place. 5. The petition of Edw. Greene, mariner, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 6. Order to be given to Col. Sexby to march with his regiment to Carlisle, and receive orders from Sir Arthur HesUrigge, the governor. 7. To write the Army Committee to pay one month's pay more than formerly ordered upon the Irish establishment, to enable the men to march to Scotland. 8. The proposition of Col. Sexby concerning wagons referred to the Ordnance Committee. 9. The third proposition concerning clothing for Col. Sexby 's regiment referred to the Irish Committee. 10. The Army Committee to provide a surgeon's chest for Col. Sexby's regiment, and allow him a wagoner upon the estabhsh- ment. 11. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Oxford, to send a troop of 100 horse into Scotland, for strengthening the army there, and provide one month's pay both for officers and men, and to inform them that when they come to the army, they shall be provided for without further charge to them. 12. Major-General Harrison to issue orders for marching of the said troop, and to keep a correspondence with such of the Commis- sioners as he conceives fit, for better expediting their march. 13. The Ordnance Committee to furnish Col. Berkstead's regi- ment with 450 snaphance muskets and 40 pikes, instead of those sent out of that regiment to Scotland. 364 DOMESTIC 1G50. "^OL. XI. Sept. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 14. To Aviite the MiKtia Commissioners of Essex to continue 12 horse and 24 foot at Mersey Island for its safety, to be commanded by the governor there until further order, and to dismiss all the rest of their horse and foot. 1.5. To write the Commissioners of Sequestrations and Composi- tions of Essex, that by what was formerly heard, and from letters re- ceived this post, Council thinks the former Commissioners cannot be employed without prejudice, and that as the names of some have been offered who are without exception, their commissions had better be expedited forthwith. 16. To write Sir Arthur Hesihigge that Council approves his proposition as to marching soldiers to the northern service, and will give directions to such as come that way to observe the same. 17. To write Col. Pine that Council approves what was done by him in securing some disaffected persons in that county, and has not given order for their release, but only written to be certified of their qualities and conditions. 15. To wiite the Lord Deputy of Ireland recommending Capt. Lumley ThelwaU as sword bearer in Ireland. 19. To request the House, in regard of the many occasions for money, to consider the several Acts for expediting the raising thereof 20. Ml-. Heveningham and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to consider of two fit persons to value the horses. 21. To write the Governor of Chester to keep together the troop he gave notice of until further order. [7. 10, pp. 64-67.] Sept. 30. 36. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We agree Whitehall, with your letter of the 25th, concerning the ships to be employed for Portugal, and desire you to put your part into a present and effectual dispatch, that the service of the commonwealth, to which these ships are designed, may not be retarded, it being a matter in which the public is much concerned. [^ l'«S'e.] Sept. 30. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Upon considering the petition of Lieut.-Col. John Rathborne referred to this committee by the Council of State, and of certain papers proposing several discoveries of concealed delinquents' estates, and that the moneys arising thereupon be allowed towards raising and paying a regiment of foot for Ireland under his command, they think that all moneys arising upon discoveries of delinquents' estates are designed to the service of England, and that the same cannot be diverted to the service of Ireland, out of the course settled by Par- liament ; but as Rathbono proposes that the discoverer's part out of those moneys may be so applied. Council thinks it expedient that when he shall have prosecute(l such discovei'ies, so as to enable him to this undertaking, and tendered his propositions concerning the same, all fit encouragement sliould be given him to proceed therein; and meantime a letter should be written to the Commissioners for Advance of money and compounding, to give him all dispatch in prosecuting such discoveries. [I. 10, p. 71.] STATE PAPERS. 365 1650. Vol. XI. Sept. 30. 37. Robert Coytmor to [the Navy Commissioners]. I enclose a copy Whiteliaii. of a letter from Col. Deane, and Council would liave you consider whether the Liberty may not be one of the eight ships for Lisbon, as Capt. Hall is now in her, and goes commander-in-chief of these ships. If you think her fit to go, Sir Hen. Vane conceives it best to pay the men on board, that you may preserve them together. General Deane writes Sir Hen. Vane that there is great want of three or four nimble ketches, to be employed along the Scottish coast, which, as he says, must needs be had forthwith, and the charge of them shall be rebated out of the number of men and ships in the winter guard. The Act for Barbadoes has passed the House, and the committee thought of one second-rate ship to go upon that service ; I con- ceive none of the second-rate can be fit to go but such as are sheathed, and I hear the Unicom is newly sheathed. [Abo I. 123, p. 482.] Enclosing, 37. I- Gen. Rich. Becme to the Council of State. I gave you an account of my arrival here on the 17th, as also of the ships I found, and ivhat orders I had given the Providence and Rebecca, and I cdso proposed something concerning a suppl'ii of shipping to he sent for the fleet at Lisbon. This day I ordered Rear-Admiral Capt. Hall, in the Liberty, to soAl for Lee Road to wait your commands ; and if you give him no orders to the contrary, to repair to Chatham, to deliver tip his ship and he paid off. I am daily expect- ing the ship)s tvith provisions, and to settle that part of the fleet luMch is to stay Jiere, and then intend to hccsten to Ha/rwich, as I formerly intvmated. Edinburgh, 22 Sep- tember, 1650. {Copy, I page^ Sept. ? 38. Miles Woodshawe to [Lord Conway]. I have received your letter and the oQl., and will redeem the beds, and use all means to set the stuff oft" to the best advantage. The man that has the red damask bed is the same that oifered 40L for it, but he now says he did so in haste, and many who have seen it will not give more than 201., it being much spotted, and of several stuifs ; but I will not let it go imtil I have your order. Lord Byron presents his humble service, and is going out of town to-day, but will return in a fort- night. [1 pa^ge.'] Oct. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Northampton, enclosing copy of the letter from the Commissioners for co. Lincoln for their opinion, before Council gives any decision thereon. 2. To refer the Sequestration Commissioners to the Council's former letter, in reply to theirs, it being gTounded upon information that the peace of the country was concerned therein. 3. The petition of the Merchant Adventurers' Company, and the papers relating thereto, to be considered on Wednesday week. 4. Sir Hen. Vane to acquaint the House with the letter he received from Col. Popham. 366 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Oct. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont) 5. Mr. Frost to discharge Jas. Grayle of Coventry, and give him 40s. to return home. 6. Col. Christ. Whichcot, Governor of Windsor, Sir John Thorow- good of BiUiagbeare, and Mr. Day of Windsor, added to the Militia Commissioners for county Berks. 7. William Crompton, mayor of Chester, Thos. Aldersey, alderman and justice of the peace, John Whittel and Hugh Leigh, aldermen, Thos. Ashton, Samuel Buck, Capt. W. Wright, and Capt. Jonathan Ridge to be Militia Commissioners for the city .and county of Chester. 8. The collectors for prize goods to make sale of the French ships, as well as of the oil and fish taken in them, for which they formerly had a warrant. 9. The petition of Marie Fletcher, widow, referred to the Attorney- General. 10. The papers concerning Sylvanus Hide refen-ed to the Admiralty Committee. 11. Sir Hen. Mildmay to send for Mr. Fauconbridge, and confer with him as to furnishing Hen. Stuart with money to go beyond seas. 12. The amount so to be furnished to be 750?., being half a year's allowance. 13. The letter and answer of Col. Thomas Eyre, captain of Hurst Castle, to the complaint of Capt. Jacob Huerbayd, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 14. Mr. Frost to confer with some Hamburg merchants as to furnishing money quarterly, by bills of exchange, to Hen. Stuart, at Heidelberg, and an account of the expense to be made to the Council quarterly. 15. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Heveningham to consider what is fit to be done for sending Hen. Stuart, third son of the late King, to Heidelberg, and of all things necessary and incident thereto, and to report. 16. Serjeant Walter Morgan recommended to the surgeons at the Savoy, for the curing of his wounds received in Ireland in the service, as also to the treasurers at Ely House for a pension while under cure. [/. 10, 'j;>2^- 72-74.] Oct. 1. 39. Capt. John Hunter to John Watson, at the two White Lions, Harwich. Tower Street. Notwithstanding the committee of this county [Essex] have had an account of the 860 arms sent by you to this garrison, yet I wiU give you full satisfaction. Capt. Alex. Barrington, who commanded a company here, was upon our disbanding taken into the State's army that went for Ireland, and was supplied with 100. Capt. Thos. Wolfe, who likewise commanded a company, upon being disbanded, delivered in 88 muskets, 65 pairs of bandoleers, and 45 belts into the magazine. These arms, with those of my company, lay here until Capt. Arthur Young, of Col. Berkstead's regiment, came to take charge of this town and garrison, when he received an STATE PAPERS. 367 1650. Vol. XI. order from the Ordnance Committee in the Tower, and from his colonel, to take charge of all the ammunition and arms in the town, which I delivered to him accordingly, and sent his receipt to the said committee. Capt. Young, with his company, removed from hence five months since, and they are now a guard at the Tower, and Capt. Robert Scrap having succeeded him here, I presume he delivered up all those arms to him ; but in what condition they are now, or whether any or all of them were sent to London I cannot state, nor why the county's arms might not have been in my keeping as weU as in any other man's ; but there was gTeat distaste taken because I made some scruple to deliver them, before acquaintiag the committee with the business. Since writing the above, Capt. Scrap informs me that he sent 132 of the muskets to London, according to order ; there is an error in your statement that you sent 300, as I had but 60 for my company, and Captains Barrington and Wolfe 100 a piece. [2 pages.] Oct. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Ordnance Committee to order two block carriages for the two guns to be sent to Scotland. 4. To write the Navy Commissioners to provide four ketches, with three or fom- guns a-piece, for the Frith of Leith, and stout and faithful men to command them. 5. The warrant of the Lord General to Col. Hughson to be sent by the Irish Committee. 6. The Irish Committee to take care to make provision for the army in Scotland, especially in bread, as also how a magazine may be made for Scotland, and how a provision of clothes, &c., desired by the Lord General's letter, may be dispatched away to them. 7. The army treasurers to attend the Irish Committee to-morrow at 7 a.m. 8. The Irish Committee to consider with the said treasurers how money may be sent to the army, and when it will be ready. 9. The Lord General's letter of the 2oth ult., concerning the army officers in Scotland being indemnified, to be reported to Parhament by Mr. Bond. 10. The desire of Major Husband for backs, breasts, and potts, for two troops of his regiment, referred to the Ordnance Committee that they may be furnished. 11. The Ordnance Committee to furnish Capt. Sexby with a wagon and horses, to enable him to march to the north. 12. To write the Lord Mayor, acknowledging the receipt of the informations against Everauld, and that CouncU apprehend his mis- camages and evil expressions may arise from some distemper in his head, which if his lordship finds to be so, he is then to be sent to the place whither persons under such distempers are usually sent ; but if he be a counterfeit, he is to be sent to Bridewell. 13. The business relating to Portugal to be the first considered next Saturday. 14. The Committee which meets with the [Army] officers to con- sider how the horse forces raised by the Militia Act may be employed 368 DOMESTIC 1650. ^0^- ^I- Oct. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) with the most service and safety of the commonwealth. [/. 10, pp. 74-6.] Oct. 3. Order in Parliament that the letter to Parliament delivered to Mr. Speaker, with the paper enclosed, be referred to the Council of State. [/. 88, p. 45.] Oct. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letters and papers from the resident at Hamburg referred to the committee to which that business was formerly refen-ed, to prepare an answer to be sent to the senate there ; Viscount Lisle added to the committee. 2. Elinor Brabbins prisoner in Newgate, to be bailed, upon security to return two months after her delivery of her child, and to do nothing prejudicial to the State. 4. The committee formerly appointed for the business of Guernsey to hear the report of the commissioners sent thither and returned, and report the whole business to Council to-morrow fortnight. 8. Lord Comr. Whitelock, Mr. Scott, Sir Henry Mildmay, and Mr. ChaUoner to mediate the differences at Wickham about the choice of their magistrates, that the peace of the place may be preserved. 9. Mr. Fitz Williams on his petition to be one of the persons to attend Henry Stuart on his journey. 10. The Admiralty Committee to order a ship to attend at the Isle of Wight, for transporting Henry Stuart and his retinue. 11. Half a year's allowance to be advanced to Henry Stuart, in consideration of his going al.)road, but not to be applied towards defraying any charge during his stay with Capt. Mildmay. 12. The Committee appointed to send away Henry Stuart to appoint such as they approve of to receive the money allowed to him, and to be accountable for it. [/. 10, pp. 7G-8.] Oct. 3. [IpasH Committee. Day's proceedings.] That order should be given by the Council of State to the customs' officers at London, to permit the Blessing of London, freighted for cairying arms, ammunition, and clothes, to Carrickfergus for the forces in Ulster, and some trunks, chests, &c. belonging to Col. Hill, to pass free of customs. That as 500/.. has been paid by the Lord Deputy's desire to Major Geo. Walters for carrying 500 foot recruits to Irelaml, and 250/. is due to him for quarters, according to the terms of his secuiity, he should give further security to pay to Jas. Powell, at Bristol, 30.9. for every man wanting of the 500, and thereupon the remain- ing 250/. should be paid him. Also that Council should order Powell to assist him in providing sliipping for his men at the usual rates, and should also order the county militias to assist in appre- hending any runaways who have received impress money from him. [J. 10, pp. 80, 83-4.] STATE PAPEES. 369 1650. Vol. XL Oct. 3. Ordnance Committee. Day's Proceedings. To report ito the Council of State that 50 grenado shells, an- swerable to the great piece in Hull, should he forthwith sent to Leith and the officers in the Tower take care that they are sent away in the ship carrying the battering pieces ; also such block carriages as they have fit for great ordnance. Eight block carriages for great ordnance to be made with all expedition, and sent to Scotland. Three marching carriages for three demi-cannons to be made, for two demi-cannon taken out of the fleet and one taken from New- castle and now at Leith. Carriages to be made for the two can- non now in the Tower, the one weighing 79 and the other 43 cwt., according to dimensions to be given by Lieut.-Gen. Hammond. One strong double block gun to be also made, and 80 strong harness for the gTeat guns, with swifters and drag rope for each great gun, six pairs of spare shafts and 12 axletrees. 50 tons of match, 300 barrels of powder, and 300 barrels of musket shot, to be provided for the garrison and train in Scotland. That the committee should be authorised to contract with John Brown, gun founder, for re-casting some unserviceable brass metal in the Tower into two mortar pieces, one whole cannon, two demi- cannon, and two culverins. To request Parliament that Council may be empowered to dis- pose of all the timber upon the lands of delinquents, for repairing defective garrisons. To write Capt. Harrison at Guernsey to seize such persons as he conceives have any designs against the peace of that place, and to secure them there, or send them over ; as also to see that the magis- trates put in execution the laws and orders made for the peace of that island. [I. 10, ;pp. 84-5, 87.] That warrants be issued to John Jackson to pay out of the 50,000Z. excise, numerous sums of which the following is an abstract : — For 433 barrels of gunpowder For 4,547 matchlock muskets, 2,153 snap- hanse muskets, and 1,625 pairs of pistols For 180 halberts For 2,200 backs, breasts, and pots For 400 carbine belts and swivels For wagons and tumbrils For 100 ells of canvas For shells, hampers, and for packing the arms to Newcastle - - 9 5 10 [I. 10, pp. 89-92.] Oct. 4. Order in Parliament, that Eichard Salwey, M.P., and Jno. Weaver be two of the commissioners to be sent to Ireland, and that the Council of State consider of a lit allowance to be made them, and out of what fund it shall be provided. [I. 88, f). 46.] 2. A A £ s. 1,991 16 d. 5,581 3 36 1,863 30 251 10 7 18 4 370 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Oct. 4 Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Dr. Walker to interpose on behalf of the State, for the stay of the Portugal prize brought into Plymouth, notwithstanding the plea of the Dutchmen for her release. 2. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to consider the Portugal business and report. 3. The Admiralty Judges and Dr. Walker to consider what has been done in the demands of Mr. Augier, respecting the wrongs done by the French upon the English, and the papers thereon to be sent them. 4. Order upon the report of the Admiralty Judges, and full debate of the business of the oyster fishing at Milton and Stroud, that the Admiralty Judges settle the business between the fishermen accord- ing to justice. 5. The committee for accounts at Worcester House to certify what money they have in hand, upon the discovery of pubUc moneys concealed. 6. Mr. Gage to be required to leave this nation, in pursuance of the condition of his recognizance. 7. To write the Commissioners of Customs, approving their care for preventing the export of tobacco pipe [clay] and fuller's earth, and to desire them to increase the forfeiture thereon. 8. To write Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to furnish the four troops of Major Eippon's dragoons with money, to enable them to march to the service. 9. The Irish Committee to confer with the Treasurers-at-War, concerning advancing a month's pay to Capt. Bernard's troop, to enable them to march to the North. 10. Col. Harley's business to be considered next Monday. 11. Council to have notice to meet next Tuesday at 5 o'clock, in regard of its being post-day. 12. Eich. Sweet of Exeter, and Mr. Westlake added to the instruc- tions for the militia commissioners for Exeter. [/. 11, pp. 1, 2.] Oct. 4. [Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings.] That for clothing Col. Sexby's regiment, 800 cassocks, 1,200 pairs of shoes, and 1,200 pairs of stockings are needful, cost 580?. ; and that order ought to be given to contract for them, as also to the Treasurers-at-War to keep in their hands, out of the pay of the said regiment, I'M. each month for the first three months, and 130Z. for the fourth month, until the 580Z. has been defalked and paid. Col. Thomas Herbert having requested to have the folio and quarto book of ordinances, and the book of Acts of the present Parliament, to take to Ireland for the use of the State, that order be given to Mr. Husbands, printer, to deliver him such books. The stores at Dublin being utterly destitute of powder for the defence of that and other garrisons . in Leinster, or for the supply of the forces lying before Tercroghan, the commissioners at Dub- lin, by their letter to Charles Walley, pressed that 20 barrels might be hastened thither, and Mr. Walley procured 12 barrels STATE PAPEES. 371 1650. Vol, XL from Col. Birch, Governor of Liverpool, undertaking to pay U. 10s. a barrel ; and as 'Col. Birch now requires the powder, order should be given by the Council of State for sending him 12 barrels. [/. 11 , pp. 3, 4.] Oct. 4. Admiralty Committee to Capt. Keysar. As your testimony touch- ing the two Lubec ships brought into the river will be very requisite, for better discovery of the truth of the matter charged against the commanders and owners, you are to be examined in the Admiralty Court touching that matter to-morrow. [/. 123, p. 485.] Oct. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write to Carteret, Governor of Jersey, acknowledging the receipt of his letter sent under cover to Monsieur Augier, and to say that the persons mentioned therein are to be proceeded against according to justice ; and that if he presumes to retaliate upon any under his power, they will hang here as many of that party as they shall think fit, and himself likewise, as soon as he shall come within their power ; also to let him know that Council did not think fit to trouble Parliament with such a piece of insolence as that of his letter, coming from so mean a conditioned person as himself. 2. The business of Portugal to be considered next Wednesday. 3. The letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland to be signed and sent. 4. Capt. Bernard to have six weeks' pay. 5. The Revenue Committee to be desired to pay 71. 10s. to Phihp Starkey, cook, for the attendance of himself and women for six days in giving the entertainment to Mynheer Schaeph. 6. The petition of Mary Page referred to the Admiraltj'- Com- mittee. 8. To write the Lord General for a commission to Col. Geo. Crompton, to be Captain and Governor of Tilbury Fort, according to order of ParKament, and meantime Council will give him a commis- sion to take the place into his charge. 10. Mr. Holland, Col. Hutchinson, and Mr. Scott, to consider the petition of Mrs. Beckwith, and examine her and Mr. Anlabie. 11. The Lord President, Mr. Scott, Col. Jones, and the rest of the committee for examinations to take care that the meeting of Popish priests at Count Egmont's is prevented, and that such as meet there are apprehended. 12. To report to Parliament that, for the better settling the peace of Wycombe, and promoting the Parliament's interest there, Stephen Bates, a discreet religious person, nominated by the well affected of that town, be appointed mayor for the year ensuing. 13. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to have power from Council to write a letter. 14. The committee formerly appointed for hearing the difference between Eiddal and Woodcot to be revived, and they to further examine the business and report. 15. To write Col. Desborow that Council has received a desire from Sir Edw. Rodney for his liberty, and that if it will not bo pre- A A 2 372 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol, XI. Oct. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) judicial to the peace of the country, he is to release him, on recogni- zances of 2,000^., with two sureties, not to do anything prejudicial to the peace of the commonwealth. 16. Order upon the petition of Lord Rich, that he enter into recognizances of 2,000Z. with two sureties of 1,000?. each, to appear before Council when summoned, and not to do anything to the pre- judice of the commonwealth ; and upon the recognizances being certified by two justices of the peace, license will be granted for his repair to London, or to such other place as he shaU be advised, for the sake of his estate or health. 17. The moneys to be paid upon the contracts with the Ordnance Committee, and for all other things that are to pass the Ordnance Office, to be paid to Major Harrison, and warrants issued to him to pay the particular sums to those who by contract are to receive them. [/. 11, 2yp- 7-9.] Oct. 5. 40. CouncU of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have given Whitehall, order to the Ordnance Office for the a;uns and gunners' stores for the four ketches to be employed to the Frith, and approve of what you have done for the time of their employment ; if there be further occasion for their service, they can be continued. As for what you write about victuals and stores to be sent to the ships at Lisbon, we expected that you, knowing aU the ships and number of men, and the place where their service is to be performed, should have con- sidered what is fit to be done, and certified us, as also what credit for further supplies, that we might have given order, for in these things we expect to have first particulars from you, who have experience. For the East India's yard, although we do not know whether we shall have occasion to use it, yet you may appoint some one to survey it, and let us have your opinion concerning it. There are some ships ready to go to Scotland with provisions, for convoy of which we have no other ship but Capt. Hosier's, which is now coming in, he having finished the time of his contract. As he has but 12 days' provisions on board, we desire he may have sufficient for that service, and make himself ready to go along with those ships. [1 page^ Oct. 5. Thomas Smyth, Robt. Dennis, Hen. West, Wm. Bunduk, and Thos. Scott to the Admiralty Committee. The owners of the Endeavour of London, 140 tons, require a warrant for 16 pieces of cast-iron ordnance, out of the stores in East Smithfield or elsewhere, for her better defence in her intended voyage, they putting in bond not to alienate them. [/. 123, pp. 487, 488.] Oct. 5. Robert Coytmor to [the Navy Commissioners]. Capt. Wads worth has informed the committee that divers of his ship's company incline to mutiny, and are refractory, and as the ship is ordered to convoy three or four ships bound for Bilboa, the committee have com- manded me to acquaint you herewith, and to desire you to examine STATE PAPERS. 373 1650. "^o^- ^I- the captain and those of his company that he complains of, and if you find their carriage lias been mutinous and disobedient, to com- mit them to prison tintil General Deane returns, when he wiU take further course with tliem, so that the ship may proceed on her voyage. [/. 123, f. 489.] Oct. -/ig-. 41. Sir George Radcliffe to Secretary Nicholas, St. John's church- Brussels. yard, Utrecht. The Duke [of York] came hither last Tuesday. I have many things to tell you wliich cannot be biiefly written, nor without cipher. I am commanded to entreat your company, as most necessary, if not here, at least at AntweriD. You shall see sufficient ground for this desire, or else trust my judgment less. The same is entreated also from Lord Hopton, to whom I write to-night. The duke wiU not go to HoUand, so that if you mean to give liim a visit, it must be here. If I knew when you would be at Antwerp, I would wait upon you, but let it be as speedily as may be. My service to Lord Hopton. [| page.] Oct. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To answer to the petition of the Militia commissioners for Southwark, that Council leaves it to them to use what power they have for gaining possession of their Militia house, and in case they find themselves unable to gain it. Council wiU assist in that or any other thing whereby they may advance the work of the Militia. 2. All officers and others employed in lading provisions in the Thames for Scotland to be ordered to use dihgence for their dispatch, the necessities of the army there requiring it, and not to forbear doing so to-morrow, being the day for solemn thanksgiving, in regard of the exigencies of the army. 3. The petition of Sir Gerard Lowther, Sir Robert Meredith, Sii- Paul Davis, and Sir James Barry referred to the L-ish Com- mittee. 4. The petition of Sir Antonio Fernandez Caravagall referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to take up the matter when they consider the seizure here of the Portuguese goods by Nich. Gold. 5. The two letters of Sir Thos. Bendish referred to the Admiralty Committee. 10. The letter from Sir Arthur Hesekigge referred to the Admi- ralty Committee, who arc to examine Capt. Coppin as to his mis- carriage, when he comes to town. 11. The account of moneys received by Sir Arth. Hesikigge from the treasurers-at-war referred to the Irish Committee, who are to speak with the treasurers, and adjust the difference between them. 12. The letter from Col. Hueson from Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 13. The Ordnance Committee to consider as to completing the train of artillery in Scotland, and to confer with Lieut.-Gen. Ham- mond, who is to attend them to-morrow. 374 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^• Oct. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. The Irish Committee to consider as to providing a magazine of victuals for the use of the army in Scotland. 1-5. The treasurers-at-"war to attend the Irish Committee to- morrow. 16. The Committee of Council that meets with the army officers to consider what use is to be made of the Militia, especially as to keeping up the horse, and the officers to confer with the committee thereon next Wednesday. 17. The reports to be made by the Council of Trade, upon the reference made to them by Council, to be considered next Friday. 18. The business of allowances to the commissioners who are to go to Ireland to be considered next Wednesday. 19. Augustine Wingfield and Wm. Lane added to the Militia com- missioners for Middlesex. 20. The two gentlemen offered as Militia commissioners for Devonshire to be added thereto. 21. The persons mentioned in a letter from the committee of Cornwall of 3 Oct. as restrained by their order, to be so continued until further order ; for those who lived in the county and departed out of it, refusing to act, Council wiU report to Parliament. 22. Such as have not acted in the Militia for the county to be put out of the commission [of peace]. 23. The letter from the Militia commissioners for county North- ampton referred to the committee which meets with the officers of the army. 25. To send Monsr. Augier to Dr. Exton. [/. 11, pp. 10-13.] Oct. 7. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. The judges' report concerning Mr. Mayne being read, the peti- tioner was referred to the Council of State. Order that Mr. Thurlow be heard on behalf of the Lord General's interest in the Gabriel alias Raphael, the first Thursday in next term. Order — on request of the merchants trading to Hamburg for a better convoy, in regard of the pirates who lie in wait for their ships on the coast — that the Ann and Joyce and the Mary go with them to Hamburg, and bring them back, instead of the Recovery, as formerly ordered. [/. 123, pp. 489-491.] Oct. 7. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Upon hearing some difference between Capt. Gilson, commander, and Robert Thorpe, master of the Swiftsure, the latter requested to be dis- charged, and to receive the pay due to him. We desire you to pay him off, and his two servants, and seriously and speedily consider of a religious and able man to be master, and certify his name to us, that the ship may not be retarded in her intended voyage for Lisbon. [I. 123, p. 490.] Oct. 7. Admiralty Committee to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. We have considered the petition of Edm. Greene, master and part owner of STATE PAPERS. 375 1650. Vol. XI. the James, formerly called the Exchange of Ipswich, setting forth that two years since, the petitioner was robbed by pirates in Yar- mouth roads of the said ship, which was carried to Kinsale, and if an order had not come for her employment in the service, he would have obtained an order from you for her restitution, as was granted to others in like cases ; and further that the said ship has since been found unserviceable, and now remains in a perishable condition at Kinsale, to the great damage of the owners, many whereof are very poor widows ; having been at great charges in soliciting for her already, she being old, spoiled of aU her tackle, and of little value, he prays her restoration. We want your opinion whether the ship may not be restored to the owners, they paying salvage. [/. 123, pp. 492, 493.] Oct. 7. Eobt. Coytmor to Capt. Harrison. The Admiralty Committee have considered the shortness of your ship's provisions, and as she is not of the winter guard, you are to bring her into Chatham. The Committee having received intelligence of three or four pirates off the North Foreland, desire you and the Ann and Joyce to look after and fight them, or chase them away. The Ann and Joyce is ordered to come into the river with the first opportunity ; acquaint the captain thereof [/. 123, p. 492.] Oct. 8. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Irish Committee also appointed a committee for the army, forces, and affairs of Scotland, in like manner as they are for Ireland. 2. To inform the commissioners for the Militia of Oxford, in answer to their letter as to the clause of balancing debts against the fortunes of men chargeable with horse, that the Act for the Militia, charging men of 200Z. a year and upwards proportionably, allows no defalcation in respect of debts ; so that they are not to deduct in that respect, but proceed to the augmentation of the charge of horse upon such persons so indebted, their debts notwithstanding. 5. A bonfire of faggots to be made before Whitehall, and 40s. bestowed upon the guard. 6. Mr. Challoner to move the House to consider the Act presented by Council for repairing the highways in East Smithfield, the Tower, &c. 7. Col. John Jones to move the House to pass the Act sent by Council'for inhibiting commerce with Scotland. [/. 11, p. 14.] Oct. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business concerning Lieut.-Gen. Hammond referred to the Ordnance Committee, who are to acquaint him with the Lord- General's desire concerning him, and to dispatch him away. 3. The Irish Committee to consider the Lord General's proposition for transporting some of the Scotch prisoners into Ireland. 4. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Oxford to furnish a troop of 80 horse for service in Scotland, and to select them from such of the militia in that county as they think fit. 376 DOMESTIC 1650. Vo^- XI. Oct. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The Lord President added to the committee which meets with the officers of the Army, who are to consider the proposition and papers which his Lordship shall offer, concerning a business of importance. 6. The Admiralty judges to attend Council next Friday, with their report concerning the French business. 7. The petition of Edmond Fawle, native of Jersey, referred to the Admiralty Committee, and, if they find what is therein alleged to be true, they are to discharge him. 8. Guerdon, a Scot, to have a month to remove from the Isle of Wight, and to remain in any other part of England he thinks fit until further order, he signifying the place he makes choice of, and entering into recognizances for his good behaviour. 9. Mr. Strickland to have license to transport two English horses. 10. To report to the House, that Col. Jones, Mr. Salwey, and Mr. Weaver, commissioners going to Ireland, should be allowed 1,000?. each a year, for so long as they shall stay there, and have 1,000?. advanced to them of the 3,000?. to prepare for their journey, and that they pay themselves the residue out of the revenue there as it shall come in. 11. To write Capt. Mildmay to send to Council an inventory of the jewels that were in the possession of the Lady -Elizabeth at the time of her death, and to see that they are secured until further order. 12. To report to the House that Council conceive Lieut.-Gen. Ludlow should have 600?. advanced to prepare for his journey ; but in regard of his other commands there, which he has by authority of Parliament, they leave it to the pleasure of the House. 13. The petition of Robert Drinkwater referred to the Admiralty Committee. 14. The petition of Philip de Gruchy referred to the Admiralty judges, who are to report what can be done in his case, admitting that what is alleged by him be true. 15. To write the Militia Commissioners for Coventry that Council is much dissatisfied with Burgoyne's escape, and particularly as the gaoler who suffered him to escape is not proceeded against ; and to desire them to re-examine the business and the informer, and com- mit the gaoler, until he gives good bail to appear at the next assizes for trial, and to bind over the prosecutor and witnesses to appear and prosecute, and to return an account to Council. 16. To write Hen. Brooke and Thos. Marburie, justices of peace for Cheshire, to issue warrants for apprehension of Mr. Vernon of HasKngton, and secure him until he enters into recognizances of 2,000?., with two good sureties, not to act anything to the prejudice of the commonwealth, and to appear before Council within 20 days after summons. 17. To write Sir Geo. Booth, thanking him for his good aflTection showed to the public, and desiring him to take the recognizances of his son Col. John Booth, and to admonish him as to his peaceable carriage for the future. STATE PAPERS. 377 1650. ° "^OL. XI. Oct. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 18. Order, upon the information and examinations touching Col. John Booth of Cheshire, that he enter into his recognizances not to do anything to the prejudice of the Parliament or present govern- ment, and to appear before Council when summoned. The taking of such recognizance to be referred to Sir Geo. Booth, Bart., who is to make a return thereof to Council, and upon the taking of the said recognizance, the Colonel is to be discharged of all arrests or trouble upon pretence of any order from Council, and his horses and arms to be re-delivered to him. 19. Order recalling two warrants of 17 Sept. [see Warrant Tables, Oct. 5] for payment of 237^. 2s. 6rf. to Erasmus Smith, and of 348Z. 2s. 6d. to Col. John Owen, from the last two months' pay for the army in Scotland,, those moneys being all paid out, and assigning the same on the moneys for the fifth month's pay of the army in Scotland. [/. 11, p2x 15-19.] Oct. 9. 42. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The frequent AVhitchall. coming in of the ships of the summer guard to be paid off, and the hastening forth of the winter guard with the ships ordered for Lisbon will require your more frequent meeting ; Council therefore requires you to meet oftener than usual, until the winter guard and the ships bound for Lisbon be fitted forth to sea, and to employ your utmost diligence for their hastening. In case you meet with any obstruction, you are to acquaint Council, who will endeavour to remove it. [| page. Also I. 123, p. 495.] Oct. 9. Admiealty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order, on the information given in by Mr. Bence, of the retaking of the Hopeful Reformation by Capt. Thomson of the Mayflower, from a Jersey man-of-war, and her bringing into Harwich, that the collectors for prize goods send to Harwich to have the ship brought into the Thames until further orders. Order that the desire of Wm. Pestill, late assistant master in the Eesolution, for employment, be had in remembrance. Order referring to the Navy Commissioners the consideration of the further charge accruing by the ship Sovereign, as presented in the petition of Capt. Thos. Taylor, gunner thereofj as also how that and other ships may be made more serviceable, or kept with lesser charge. The petition of Antonio Fernandez CaravagaU, concerning some Portuguese goods seized here by Nich. Gold, referred to this Com- mittee by the Council of State, to be heard next Friday, and notice given to Mr. Gold and Mr. Hide to be present, and bring their witnesses. [/. 123, j9p. 493-4.] Oct. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Morley, Viscount Lisle, Col. Hutchinson, and Mr. Chal- loner to be a committee to consider the returns made concerning Tutbury race, and the offers for buying the same. 2. The Treasurers-at-War to meet the Irish Committee to-morrow 378 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XU Oct. 4. CotTNCiL OF State. Day's Proceedings (cont) at 7 a.ni., and not to fail, it being about business of special and present concernment. 3. To write Daniel Blagrave and the governor of Wallingford Castle, as to the information given concerning the miscarriage of a minister at Reading, to examiae both sides, and return the examina- tions. 4. Mr. Martin to confer with Major-General Harrison as to putting the list of men from Reading into some way of service, and report thereon. 5. To write Col. Bennett and the rest of the Commissioners for Cornwall, enclosing the petition of Wm. Godolphin, and asking whether his desires may not be granted, if they have no other matter against him than what is known to Council. 6. Sir Hen. Carey to have a pass to come to London and West- minster, to prosecute his law suits this term, and to abide there until the end of term, upon taking the engagement with the commissioners of the county, and giving security for his good behaviour. 8. The business concerning Major Harley to be considered next Tuesday. 9. The business concerning Mr. Woodcott and Mr. RiddaU of Gravesend referred to Col. Crompton, and all the papers in that business to be sent to him. 10. The election of the new mayor of Gravesend recommended to the Indemnity Committee, who are to proceed therein according to the power given them, and Mr. Martin to take care of the business. 11. Rich. Manning's petition referred to the Irish Committee. 12. To write the governor of Dunkirk that some English are kept prisoners in Dunkirk, and hardly used, and to desire him to set them at liberty, otherwise we shall detain and similarly use such of the French nation as we shall take, or as shall come into our power. 13. The information concerning the lands of Chas. Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, refeiTed to the Attorney-General, and the rest of the coun- sel for the State, who are to send for the informer and corLfer with him, and promise him some consideration for his pains, in case any advantage shall be made by his discovery. 14. Justice Manley to bail Wm. Butler, and bind over prosecutor and witnesses to prosecute him in the Upper Bench. 16. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Lincoln to speedily raise a regiment of 1,200 men, and march them to Scotland. IG. A similar letter to be sent to the Militia Commissioners for Yorkshire. 17. Mr. Browne, gunfounder, to be contracted with for casting 100 iron guns for garrisons, in lieu of the brass pieces now there, which may be drawn off for the use of the fleet. [/. 11, pp. 21-23.] Oct. 10. Irish Committee. Day's Proceedings. To report to Council that the Prosperous, John and Sarah, and Providence being laden with provisions to be sent to Leith for the STATE PAPER. 379 1650. Vol. XI. army in Scotland, order should be given to the customs' oiBcers at the port of London to suffer them to pass free of customs. That a messenger of Council should be appointed to see that such ships fall down to their convoy, and lose no time in speeding away. That the Adeline of Whitby, and the Francis and Mary of Lon- don, being laden wdth provisions on merchants' accoimts for the Army, at the desire of the merchants, the convoy should be com- manded to take them with the others, and not to put into any port by the way, imless upon absolute necessity. [/. 11, pp. 24-25.] Oct. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Oliver Fleming to carry to Mynheer Schaeph two or three of the late Acts of Parliament prohibiting trade to Barbadoes. 2. Mr. Augier to deliver to the Admiralty judges a narrative of what he has done in demanding justice from the French for the wrongs and losses of the Enghsh by their depredations, and what answer they have given. 3. Dr. Walker to prepare an Act concerning the Portugal business, and therein to limit the uses of the goods taken, as to what propor- tion shall go to the State and the merchants, and what qualification shall entitle the merchants to receive any benefit by reprisals. 4. Two months' pay to be given to Capt. Roberts, to enable him and his assistants to go to the service of Guernsey, and a warrant to be issued to the Lieutenant of Ordnance to that purpose. 5. The Ordnance business to be considered to-morrow. 7. Mr. ScobeR to be desired to send to Council the orders of Par- liament forbidding commanders of ships in the service of the com- monwealth taking any reward from merchants, for convoying their ships. 8. Mr. Frost to prepare a draft order to be pubhshed upon the Exchange, desiring all to come in who can prove anything so taken for convoy as aforesaid. 9. Mr. Challoner to report to the House that Council, on a report from the Council of Trade concerning a convoy to the Levant for preservation of trade, think a sufficient convoy very necessary, and desire Parliament to declare their pleasure concerning the charge, so that it may be put into speedy execution, as the season of the year and the nature of the business require. 10. Mr. Scott, Col. Ludlow, Col. Jones, and Sir Wm. Constable added to the committee for sending away the third son of the late King. 11. The Admiralty Committee to consider of some fit ships to be employed for securing the trade in English bottoms between Holland, Zealand, and Flanders, and for convoying ships from the Thames to those places. 12. The Council of Trade to further consider that part of their report concerning the lading of goods in the Thames in English and foreign bottoms equally. 13. To look out all the papers relating to the difference between Mr. Pyne and Mr. Ash, and send them to the Lord President and the commissioners for examinations. 380 DOMESTIC 1650. V«^- ^I- Oct. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cowt.) 14. Col. Rich. Shuttleworth to have liberty to come to town for the prosecution of some special affairs, upon entering into security in the country that he will present himself to Council within three days after his arrival, and will not do anything prejudicial to the commonwealth. [/. 11, pp. 26-29.] Oct. 11. Report of the Admiralty Committee on the petition of Antonio Fer- nandez Caravagall referred to it by the Council of State. Upon read- ing the petition, Mr. Fernandez and^Mr. Hide being present, and upon examination, Fernandez would give no positive answer whether the bayes in question were his own proper goods, and whether he did not declare that, in case it should be proved that any other had an interest m them, his whole estate should be liable to confiscation ; but at last confessed that he bought them with his own money, upon his own account, and that he intended to send 38 pieces of the bayes to Francisco Boteho Chacone and Thome Botelio Silveria, in Portugal, but on account of the troubles there, they ordered him last June to forbear doing so, and to remit the money to Holland. This, with the affidavit annexed, is all his answer. The committee further asking him whether 38 pieces of the bayes in question were shipped ; he answered, no ; also whether he shipped any for Lisbon in the Brazil merchant, to which he replied that 40 pieces were consigned to the parties aforesaid, and that the 38 pieces were to be consigned to the same parties, had he not received orders to the contrary. The committee therefore think that the said bayes still remain under suspicion, and should not be delivered. [T. 123, p. 497.] Oct. 11. 43. Drs. William Clarke, Jno. Exton, and Walter Walker, Admi- ralty judges, to the Council of State. Being commanded to deliver our opinion touching the Portugal business, we beg to represent that heretofore — upon reference from Parliament for us to consider how the commonwealth might be righted for the wrongs done by the King of Portugal, in protecting the revolted ships, and permitting Prince Rupert to commit those barbarous misdemeanors, hostile out- rages, and treacherous acts against the English fleet in that King's port and territories, without administering that justice which the law of nations exacted from him, though often required in the name of the commonwealth, as well by their President as also by General Blake — we were required by Council to peruse the letters and returns transmitted and signed by the said President and General, and give our opinion as to what might justly be done by the law of nations in that case ; which we did, and represented that the King was, by the law of nations, obliged to make satisfaction for those wrongs, and the damage sustained thereby ; and that, as all fair courses had been observed for seeking redress in an amicable way, according to the forms of princes, and demands of justice had been made publico nomine and yet without efiect, droit cle Marque and reprisals might justly be granted against the ships and goods of the King of Portugal and his subjects, ad damni dati modwm, et dam- norum consequendoruin causd. STATE PAPERS. 381 1G50. . Vol. XI. The Council having granted the same, divers ships have siace been taken with goods belonging to the said King or his subjects, and have been brought into the Thames. Several English merchants and others now contend that amongst these, there are divers goods not belonging to the Portuguese but to them, and have come to the Admiralty Court to pray that the same may be restored ; but as no order has been given by Parliament or Council to admit of the pro- ceedings, nothing has been done by that Court. We think the matter should be speedily put into a legal way, and proceedings had according to the rules of justice, for the following reasons : — 1. The nature of reprisals requires that whatever is jtaken be brought to open judgment in an Admiralty or legal court, and if that be omitted, though the first surprisal were legal, yet the dis- posal without judgment or order of court is not so. 2. All reprisals are grantable ad clamni dati iniodwm, and then cease when full satisfaction is made, and therefore it is necessary that whatever is surprised be inventoried and appraised, so that neither the Portuguese, for default thereof, have cause to complain that much was taken but little put to account, nor the commonwealth be defrauded of that which ought to have come to them. 3. That all coquets, writings, bills of lading, and papers may be preserved, for discovery of whatever goods or money belonged to the Portuguese, so that upon examination of witnesses, the whole may be brought to light, and not swallowed up or embezzled by others, under colour that they belong to them, when in truth they do not. 4. That the course of justice may be open to the English, to put in their claims for what they pretend to belong to them, and yet so as they may be enjoined to prove it to be hond fide and really theirs, and not belonging to any Portuguese, judgment going according to proof 5. For avoiding scandal, the matter concerning a foreign nation, the reprisal ought to be proceeded with according to justice, so that it may not be said that it was a specious pretence, and goods made away with without any such proceedings or forms of justice, con- trary to the custom and law of nations. 6. That as there is a daily charge and much damage to the goods, which would be saved if judgment was given, the matter should be put to open trial in the Admiralty Court, to receive public judgment according to the rules of justice and the law of nations. [2 pages^ Oct 12. Council OF State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The mortar pieces and shells formerly ordered for Guernsey, with the equipage and powder, to be sent to Scotland with Capt. Roberts. 2. The Ordnance Committee to contract for a mortar-piece of 18 inches in diameter, and for shells proportionably. 3. The ordnance officers to send for the mortar-piece at Chepstow, and if defective, to put it in condition for service. 4. Mr. Scott to report to the House the abuse which has been 382 DOMESTIC 1650. "^OL. XI. Oct. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) put upon the soldiers in Scotland, by the bakers sending corrupt bread to the army, and to desire their pleasure as to what punish- ment they wiU have inflicted for the offence. 5. The committee that confers with the army officers to consider what recruits are fit to be sent to Scotland, consulting with Col. Pride. 6. The Ordnance Committee to order 6,000 pickaxes, shovels, and spades to be sent to Scotland, as soon as they can be provided. 7. The ship in which the mortar-pieces and shells for Guernsey were laden to go with the convoy to Scotland, and the captain of the convoy to have notice accordingly. 8. The governor of Tilbury Fort to stay the ships bound for Guernsey until further order, if they come by him. 9. Capt. Roberts and his men to go on board the convoy, and victual with him during the voyage. 10. The Ordnance Committee to speedily provide the things ordered for Guernsey, and acquaint Capt. Clarke that it shaU. be done within six weeks. 11. The Ordnance Committee to inform the master of the ship which was bound for Guernsey that he shall be considered to his content for his going into Scotland. 13. To vsrrite the commissioners for Essex to pay the men of their militia, sent to Mersey Island by order of Council, out of the month's pay they were to raise for defraying the charge of their militia. 14. The business of the ordnance office to be considered next Monday. 15. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Joyce, and the biU of particulars annexed, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 16. Capt. John Hoskins and his ship the Convert added to the winter guard. 17. Mr. Carter, surveyor, to proceed with the building of the barge house, according to the form given in, and sell the old house to the best advantage. 18. The Lord President and Col. Jones to write Col. Duckenfield, and the rest of the Militia Commissioners for Chester, to examine the miscarriage of Mr. Knowles. 19. To add to the report concerning the Commissioners going to Ireland, that Parliament will give order that the time of their allowance of 1,000Z. each a year may begin at Michaelmas, and that order may be given to the treasurers in Ireland to pay them quarterly, out of the public treasury there. 20. Col. HiU to be authorised to lend 10^. to Major-General Robert Monroe, prisoner in the Tower. [J. 11, pp. 28-33.] Oct. 12. [Irish and Scotch Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Sir Charles Coote's letters recommending Col. Robt. Sanderson to Council, for good services performed against the rebels in Ulster, in the late victory, being referred to this committee. Colonel Sanderson was desired to remain here for some time, which he has done, and STATE PAPERS. 383 1650, Vol. XL Oct. 12. now sues for license to go to Ireland, having subscribed the engage- ment. The Committee requests an order of Council for him to repair to Ireland, and an order to the Commissioners for compounding to give warrant to the treasurers at Goldsmith's Hall to pay him 501. on account, out of the revenues of the lands settled upon trustees for Irish affairs, which Council are enabled to charge, by order of Parliament of 5 June 1650 ; and for Col. Sanderson to be declared to be in the same condition for Irish arrears with other men that have faithfuUy adhered to Parliament. On reference of a letter from the Lord Deputy of Ireland, desiring that Capt. Henchman may raise and transport 500 men for recruit- ing Col. Hewson's regiment, as on a letter from Col. Hewson orders were issued that he should raise 300 men ; — this committee now thinks fit that on the annexed conditions, he raise and transport 200 men more, to complete the 500 men, and have order for beating drums and raising them ; that blank orders be given him, requiring the persons whose names he shall insert to foUow his orders ; and that order be sent to Mr. WaUey, to fulfil the several particulars in such conditions mentioned, at the State's charge. Upon an order of Council of 6 August 1650, approving a report made by this Committee, about sending officers presented by Major Shephard to Ireland, to supply vacancies there, as to their raising, marching, and transporting men to recruit the regiments wherein they are to serve, according to the desire of the Lord Deputy, this Com- mittee requests an order of Council that Peter Flower, one of the officers, — with the approbation of Major-General Harrison and Col. Sanders, and on giving security for raising, marching, and paying quarters of 100 men, without taking free quarter, or committing dis- order, and for transporting them to Ireland (shipping and victuals on board, being provided by the State), and for paying Jas. Powell at Bristol 25s. a man for so many of the said 100 men as shall be want- ing ; — may beat drums, and raise and transport the said 100 men, with allowance of 25s. a man, amounting to 1251. ; also orders to the Treasm-ers-at-War to pay him 1001. thereof out of the moneys appointed to be sent to the Lord Deputy, for the pay of the forces in Munster, and to Jno. Jackson to pay him the other 5s. apiece, amounting to 25Z. ; also an order to James Powell at Bristol to pro- vide shipping and victuals on ship board for the said men, at the State's charge. Upon the petition of Lieut.-Col. Wetton, and the agreement with him by the Committee at Derby House, for transporting a regiment of 1,200 foot to Ulster, to be under the command of Col. Geo. Monk, and of the certificates and papers thereto annexed, referred by Council to this Committee, and of the disbursements payable from the State, and the deductions thereout for the State, the Committee find that the Lieut.-Colonel, in the time of distraction, when he was to raise the said regiment, was at extraordinary charge and trouble both to raise and keep the men together, and brought to the waterside 1,089 men, whereof 590 besides officers were shipped, and the rest lay ready to transport, but Col. Monk writing to forbear sending any 384 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^I- Oct. 12. more men over, unless Parliament sent means to maintain them, and the committee then seldom sitting, whereby no order could be given, they were dismissed, to prevent further charge. That for paying the quarters of the said 1,089 men, the State was to allow him 6d. a day each during their stay at the waterside, and the committee at Derby House were to give him warrants for what he so paid for their quarters. That for the quarters there is 963L 13s. Gd. due to him ; and that for the men he came short in raising, and for money paid in part to him for the quarters and other deductions, there is C63L 13s. 6d. to be defalked, leaving SOOl. due, for which order should be given by Council to the Commis- sioners for compounding, to issue warrant to the treasurers at Gold- smith's HaU for payment, and that his bond should be cancelled and delivered up to him. The several officers hereafter named, presented by Major Shephard, and approved of by the colonels of the army, having received orders to raise, march, and transport to Ireland the number of men added to their names, and Major Shephard oifering to prevent disorders, if he be empowered to command them in their march, and punish such as shall take free quarter or commit any disorders ; the committee request that the Major be authorised to command them, and they required to obey him, until they be landed in Ireland, he having power to secure any that commit misdemeanor during their stay in England, and to send them in safe custody to the next garrison, there to be proceeded against, if at such garrison they have power of martial law to try them, or else detained until their offence be certified to Council, and further order given ; and in aU such cases. Major Shephard to give notice to the governors of the garrisons accordingly : — Cai)t. Wm. Pelham is to raise and march 150 men. Capt. Isaac Jackson „ 150 „ Lieut. Edw. Shephard „ 150 „ Lieut. Hen. Butt „ 150 „ Capt. Peter Flower „ 100 „ Besides Major Shephard's own company of firelocks, consisting of 120 „ [/. 11, p]o. 33-39.] Oct. ^f. 44. — Nicholson, alias Dean Stuart, to Secretary Nicholas. I Brussels. presented your letter to His Highness, with all the advantage you enjoined me, and he rests satisfied with your answer; but I am sorry my Lord Gerard is not here, because I want his cipher, which I suppose you maxle use of so that I do not understand some passages in your letter. My cipher with you is in a trunk that has not yet overtaken me, so I must desire you in future letters to write what you think may well pass without a cipher. You may perhaps hear His Highness censured for leaving Paris as he did, but I doubt not you will think the best, and if I know the bottuui of the business, it is not only defensible but commend- able, and he is upon excellent principles, both in point of religion STATE PAPERS. 385 1G50. Vol. XI. and in point of service to the King, his brother and sovereign, when occasion shall justly offer itself with such commission as is requisite. I dare not write what I would for want of a cipher. Dr. Goffe has not yet come to us, nor do we hear of him but by you. I am still waiting on the Duke, and doing him all the service I can ; but how long His Highness will require my service, or how long I shall be able to hold out in it, being wholly upon my own little purse, I know not. [1 page.] Oct. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Roswell, prisoner in the Gatehouse, to have liberty for three months, for recovery of his health, provided he does not reside at Chatham. 2. To write Lieut.-Col. Salmon at HuU, that Mr. Styles and Mr. Boatman, ministers of that town, have carried themselves very dis- obediently to Parliament, and he |,is to call them before him, and tender them the engagement, and if they refuse to take it, to require them to leave the town within 10 days, and not return nor reside in any garrison, without special license of Parliament or Council. 3. The account from Sir Arthur Hesilrigge referred to the Irish Committee. 4. Also the letter from the Lord Deputy of Ireland. 5. To write the mayor, aldermen, common council, and citizens of Chester that, in the election of their officers for the ensuing year, they are to have respect to the rules given in the Acts and ordinances of Parliament. 6. Col. Venables' letter from Carrickfergus referred to the Admi- ralty Committee. 7. To write Col. Duckenfield and the corporation of Chester that the Council formerly wrote the latter to return a list of persons who bear any office in their body contrary to Act of Parliament, but have not received any answer, and that they are to send one within — days without fail. 8. The business concerning the militia of Lincolnshire referred to the committee which meets with the army officers, who are to meet next Wednesday by 7 a.m., and Colonel Syler to attend. 9. Capt. Clarke's letter from Guernsey referred to the Ordnance Committee. 10. The relation of Col. Wauton, and the examinations taken by him concerning a conspiracy against some garrisons, referred to the Committee for Examinations. 11. Col. Wauton to offer the state of the militia in the eastern parts, and of the fortifications of Yarmouth, to the committee of officers, who are to consider and report therein. 12. Commissions to be granted to two such persons as Colonel Wauton shall name, to command the Huntingdonshire Militia. 13. The Admiralty Committee to consider what ships are fit to be sent to Guernsey, to secure it from attempts of the enemy. 14. The Ordnance Committee to take care that the proportion of provisions formerly shipped for Guernsey, and since sent to Scotland, 2- BB 386 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Oct. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) be again provided and sent away to Guernsey, and that the mortar pieces be hastened after them.- 15. The business of the Ordnance office referred to the committee which meets with the army officers. 16. To write Col. Gibbons acknowledging the receipt of his letter, and to say that if the persons imprisoned think fit to petition Council, they shall receive an answer, and to desire him to furnish a list of them and of their qualities. 18. To write the Militia Commissioners for co. Oxford to dispatch the 80 horse to Nottingham for Scotland, as the stay of the rest of the forces at the rendezvous for those horse will be very prejudicial. 19. To inform the mariners and company of the Good Reason that the matter of their petition is not cognizable by Council. 20. The petition of Roger Calcot referred to the Council of Trade. 21. The business of the revenue of Guernsey to be considered to- morrow. [7. 11, pp. 40-43.] Oct. 14. Reference by the Admiralty Committee of the petition of Mary, widow of John Page, mariner, concerning the Hopefid of London being taken by a pirate in 1647 and carried to Jersey, and praying redress, according to the law of nations, against the French, to the Admiralty Judges, who are to certify whether letters of reprisal should be gx-anted for the relief of the petitioner. [7. 123, pp. 499, 500.] Oct. 14. 45. Order of the Ordnance Committee to report to Council their opinion that there ought to be allowed to Lieut.-Col. Geo. Joyce, for the garrisons of Weymouth and Portland, 400 muskets, 400 collars of bandoleers, 400 swords and belts, 20 barrels of powder, 40 demi-culverin shot, and 40 rounds of minion ; 2 demi-culverin carriages, 2 sacker carriages, 2 minion carriages, 2 wheels for a demi-culverin carriage, 12 crows of iron, 1 doulDle block ginne and rope, 20 brown bills, 20 snaphance muskets, and 100 timber trees out of the New Forest ; and that 200^. should be imprested to Lieut.- Col. Joyce for repairs, to make Portland Castle wind and water- tight, and for buying ladles, sponges, &e., for his great guns. Noted, " the first 50,006Z. of the 100,000?. upon the Excise; warrants made " out upon this 17 October 1650, to the woodward of the New Forest." [1 page.} Oct. 14. Robert Coytmor to [the Navy Commissioners]. The Admiralty Committee have perused yom- letter, and the certificate of Mr. Pett and Mr. Scott, concerning the Mathias of Lubec, and desire she may be lightened, and moored in some other place, as she lies in danger of the ships that pass up and down the river running foiil of her. The ordnance officers write that they have no guns to supply the Triumph and Victory ; the committee do not hold it necessary to send two second-rate ships, but the Adventure which came lately from thence, and for whose speedy fitting forth you lately received an order from the Council of State, may be one of the two, with one other second-rate ship that has guns in her. [7. 123, p. 499.] STATE PAPERS. 387 1650. Vol. XI. Oct. 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. So much more money to be paid to Capt. Roberts as will make the former sum advanced to him 100^., and a warrant to be di-awn to Mr. Jackson therefor. 3. To inform CoL WiU. Herbert that Coimcil cannot give him any of the employments desired in his petition, as the establishments for England and Ireland are full, and can be enlarged only by Par- hament. 10. The Irish Committee to dispatch away the Blessing of London with all speed, that the convoy may not be detained for her. II. Robert Harley to be bailed on security in 2,000?. for himself, and two sureties in 5001. each, to the governor of Bristol, to appear before Council when summoned, and to be of good behaviour, which being performed, he is to have the goods restored which were taken upon his apprehension. 12. Mr. Needham is to put in Latin the treatise he wrote, in answer to a Spanish piece written in defence of the murderers of Mr. Ascham. 13. To inform Joseph Brandon, on his petition, that Council leaves him to prosecute his business in the Admiralty Court. 14. To write the governor of Dunkirk that if he suffers any EngUsh, taken at sea by commission of the King of Scotland, and brought in thither, to be kept prisoners within his jurisdiction, Council win take it as done by himself, and retaliate upon those of his nation. 16. To acquaiat Col. Sydney that Council have received some papers from Dover in which he is concerned, and have appointed next Satm-day morning for reading them, when he is to be pre- sent. 17. To write the Militia Commissioners for Norfolk, to discharge Edmond Fawle, a poor native of Jersey, now prisoner in Norwich Castle, upon his taking the engagement. 19. To request Parliament that, as by an order of Council of 30 December 1645, a physician was allowed to the northern garrisons, and one has attended ever since, he may be added to the establishment for the army, and allowed 6s. 8d. a day, and the [Ai-my] Committee be ordered to take care for the payment thereof, with arrears. 20. As the advocate appointed for the North is now ordered to reside constantly in those parts, it is desired that the advocate for- merly appointed for the northern garrisons may now be ordered to attend the forces in the north, both in field and garrison, and be allowed for himself and clerk, 9s. Gd. a day, and that the Army Committee be ordered to take care for payment. 21. Major General Lambert, by advice of the Council of Officers of the Army, having given order for completing several companies in Bristol Castle and fort to 100 soldiers each, besides officers, and in order thereto, Capt. Beale's company, being but 80, having been made up 100, those 20 men are to be added to the establishment, and the Army Committee ordered to take care for their payment according to musters since 12 August last. BB 2 388 DOMESTIC 16.50. Vol. XL Oct. 15. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 22. There being no provision made for fire and candles for the guard in Sandwich, it being omitted out of the former establishment, there is to be an allowance of Is. 8(7.. a day for the guard there, and the Army Committee to take care for payment, from 17 June last, and also to pay 301. disbursed by the inhabitants of the town, for that use before that time. 23, 26. On the report by the Committee for Examinations, touching John Dashwood and Robert Brookes his accuser, and the witnesses examined on both parts, Council sees no cause for further proceedings touching delinquency or malignancy against him, and therefore orders that he be dismissed, and discharged of further attendance. [I. 11, 2Jp- 4<4!-5B.'] Oct. 15. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Col. Wauton report their opinion — on the petition of Peter Griell, master of a small fishing boat of Calais, taken by Capt. King, a private man-of-war, under letters of marque, notwithstanding he had Col. Deane's pass, which Col. Deane states he granted upon good grounds, — that the said boat should be discharged. [/. 123, pp. 502-3.] Oct. 15. 46. Order of the Navy Committee that it be reported to Parliament as their opinion, that John Robinson, merchant, should have liberty till 20 January next, to compound at a third for all such real and personal estate of the late Ai-chbishop of Canterbury, as he shall discover by that time. That this committee should have power to send for persons, papers, writings, records, and witnesses, and to examine on oath. That in case of nonpayment of such monies as shall be discovered, by the persons in whose hands the same shall appear to be, the Commissioners for compounding should, on certifi- cate from this Committee, be authorised to sequester the estates of such persons until they pay, and that the money so arising should be paid by order from this committee, viz., one-third to the trea- surer of the Navy, and two-thirds to John Robinson. [| page.] [Oct. 15.] 47. Order [of the Navy Committee] that, — whereas by an order of Parliament of 28 August last, John Robinson, merchant, is admitted to compound for' the real and personal estate of the late Ijishop of Canterbury not then under sequestration, and which should be discovci'cd by him by the 20th inst., at the rate of ^ oK the clear value, and that the persons in whose hands the estate is, if they discover the same within the time aforesaid, shall not receive pix.'judice for their former concealing thereof; and whereas Robinson has discovered to this committee that there are in the hands of Rich. Cobbe two specialities, one for payment of 2,0507., and the other for 4,0007., conditioned for payment thereof or the surrender of Barton manor belonging to the said bishop, which Cobbe has acknow- ledged, and is content to pay and secure to Robinson, and give him an allowance for forbearance thereof, — this committee accept the sum of 2,0167. 13s. 4c7., in full of the composition due to Parliament STATE PAPERS. 389 1650. Vol. XL for the said 6,050^ from the said John Robinson ; and as soon as Cobbe shall have paid and secured to Robinson the Q,050l., they will declare his indemnity, according to the said order of Parliament, as to the said 6,050?. mentioned in the said two bonds. [Co2:>y, f x^^m^-^ Oct. 16. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that the 120,000/. to be borrowed upon the Act for sale of the manors of rectories, glebe lands, &c., be disposed of as follows : viz., 50,000Z. for the army, and 50,000/. for the navy, proportionably as the Same comes in, and the 20,000/. residue as they tliink fit, with regard to the payments ordered to the surveyors, and what is further due ; and that they issue warrants and orders accordingly. [/. 88, p. 47.] Oct. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The Act brought in by Dr. Walker, concerning Portuguese reprisals, to be read to-morrow. 3. The state of fact of the demand made in France by Monsieur Augier, for satisfaction for wrongs done to the English by the French, with the opinion of the Admiralty Judges thereupon, to be reported to Parliament. 4. Col. Temple to deliver to Col. Compton, by indenture, aU the ordnance, arms, ammunition, &c., belonging to the forts of Tilbury and Gravesend, and take his receipt. 7. Mr. Holland to move Parliament to consider the Act for enabling the Committee of accounts to act more vigorously. 8. The business of Major Browne, Governor of Upnor, to be con- sidered to-morrow. 9. To write the treasurers-at-war to pay Mr. Frost 3,000/., being the last of the 10,000/. formerly lent to them by Council. 10. The Governor of Windsor to ioin the Governor of Wallin"-- ford, and Daniel Blagrave, for considering a list of persons in Reading, who offer to serve the public. 11. Also to take the information of Fras. Ayling, against — Cooke alias Ayling, both of Bncklebury, county Berks, and commit Cooke, to be proceeded against next assizes, and liind over Ayling to prosecute him. 12. Sir Henry Vane and Mr. Holland to speak to-morrow morn- ing with the treasurers-at-war, concerning providing pay for the men now at Guernsey. 13. Mr. Serjeant to make enquiry after the statue of the late King in Covent Garden, and that at Greenwich, both being cast in brass, and report in whose custody they now are. 14. The petition of John AVashbourne, of Winchenford, county Worcester, to be granted, if upon inquiry. Lord Chief Baron Wylde conceive him fit to be suffered to come hither, and ho likewise certifying what security Washbourne should put in. 15. Order upon the petition of Richard, Viscoimt Molineux, that he have liberty to send to the Isle of Man two persons approved by Col. Birch, Governor of Liverpool, to demand the answer of Mary 390 DOMESTIC 1650. ^<^^- I^- Oct. 16. Council OF State. Day's Proceedings (cowf.) Stanley, one of the daughters of the Earl of Derby, concerning her consent in a case of marriage in the petition mentioned, with which answer only they are to return, and to do no other business there. 16. Order upon the petition of Edw. BusheU, merchant, concerning some sugar which he has on board a ship at Plymouth, that he may proceed in the Admii-alty Court with his claim, first acquaiating the advocate of the commonwealth therewith. 17. To report to Parliament that information has been received from divers places, of the great disaffection of several ministers, and of their disobedience to the orders and Acts of Parliament, and dis- service in stirring up the people against Government, and to desire the House to appoint fit remedies for prevention of that mischief [/. 11, pp. .54-57.] Oct. 16. Report in the Irish Committee that an agreement having been made with Thos. Laxton, apothecary, for 30 stirgeons' chests for the army in Ireland, and medicaments for the hospitals, to be paid for within six months after delivery. Council should order John Jackson, treasurer, to pay him interest, after the six months are expired, for the sums of 450^. 15s., or 217Z. 10s. Sd. due therefor, until the principal sums are satisfied. [/. 11, pp. 56-62.] Oct. 16. 48. Miles Woodshawe to Lord Conway. Darby is certain your letter to Lady Carlisle was delivered to the carrier. The peri- wig maker still puts me ofi", pretending he cannot get hair of that colour, but has again promised it next week, and Mr. Allen has also promised you shall shortly have your dial. I will seek a chymist ; I will enquu'e for one that may deal with you about the book, and wiU speak to Dr. Donne. I have had divers promises from Wilkinson of the tinder box, and offered him payment when it is done, and will pay Mr. Box his bUl. Last week I was asked by a friend whether there was any breach between your Lordship and myself; and pres- sing to know the reason, he said he understood that you wrote to Mr. Conway that you would find out a way to ease yourself of the charge you were at with me. I am not conscious of anything done to incur your displeasure, and desire nothing more than to serve you, but Mr. Conway wUl put an end to my business, if you wiU refer it to him. IIa\'ing pressed Mr. Box for his bill, I find it is dated three years since, and remember a year ago I paid him 50s. ; I wish to know whether this was not on account of this biU, and have refrained from settling with him until I hear from you. [1;^ pages.^ Oct. 17. Order in Parliament that the Council of State, upon information given to Parliament of the neglect of divers ministers in the several counties, in the observation of the last day of thanksgiving, report to the House the names of the ministers most refractory or dangerous in disturbing the peace, or depraving the present Go- vernment, and their opinion what is fit to be done therein, that Parliament may consider a further order. [J. 88, p. 47.] STATE PAPEES. 391 1650. Vol. IX. Oct. 17. Council of State. Day's "Proceedings. 1; Lord Chief Justice St. John, Mr. Martin, Mr. Challoner, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to consider the petition of Mr. Riley, concerning the settling the office of the Records, and to confer with Mr. Selden thereon. 2. Major General Harrison to pay the sums due for arms and ammunition delivered into the Tower, according to the debenttures made out and passed here. 3. The Admiralty Committee to make strict enquiry into the business of the miscarriage of the ship Liberty, and report. [Also Vol. XL, Fo. 49.] 4. The letter to the Sequestration Commissioners concerning the business of the Sub-Commissioners for Somersetshire, to be sent. 5. Capt. Basket to attend to-morrow, to give an accotint of some matters which concern the State. 7. The petition of John Bex, Joshua Foote, and others referred to the Admiralty Judges, to grant commissions for private men of war to the masters of the ships mentioned therein. 8. Col. Alured's letter from Edinburgh referred to the Irish Com- mittee. 9. The Irish and Scotch Committee to meet with the Committee which confers with the Army Officers to-morrow i>y 7 a.m., on a business which will be communicated to them by Sir Hen. Vane. [/. 11, pp. 6.5, 66.] Oct. 17. Admiralty Committee. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Navy Commissioners pay 74P- 73-78.] Nov. 28. [Report of the Irish and Scotch Committee.] Contract having been made with them by George Day, John and Wm. Watson, Thos. Smith, Eoger Carlisle, Walter Benge, Jno. Silke, and Thomas and Jno. Skinner for 2,000 carbines, and with Jno. and Thos. Skinner, Jno. Silke, and Wm. Burton for 600, and also with Wm. Bates, Thos. Austin, Jno. Ecraft, Edw. Holt, and Rich. Langley for 300, and with Miles Knight for 100 : — Order should be given by the Council of State to the officers of the Tower, to issue sufficient powder and bullet for priming such carbines, as usual in like cases. [/. 13, p. 78.] Nov. 28. 102. Miles Woodshawe to Lord Conway. I have sent you a box by the carrier, with the things you desired, also 201., and I have paid Martin the glass man SI., the cutler 21., Mrs. Young 21. 10s., and Doll 21. 10s. Not knowing what occasions you may have, I have not paid my own bill. Mr. Cooper has desired me to appoint for the lady to sit next Tuesday, and Mr. Allen has promised you shall have a dial as soon as possible. Mr. Alkins' man is resolved not to go to service, but there is one or two offered me, that are nearly out of their time, yet I should be glad if your own man might give you content. My Lord Tracy is in town. Lady Sussex was brought to bed of a girl, the day I came from Petworth, and that night I went to Dr. Dorme, whom I thought to have found sick in bed, but found him ready to go to supper, with Col. RusseU and other good company. I will give you an account of your lamps next week. I have been bid 4:1. for the arms and the stone ; am I to take it, as I cannot get 51. ? [1 page.] Nov. 28. 103. Account by Rob. Tichborne, Geo. Langham, and eight other trustees for the sale of Deans and Chapters' lands, of the charges of the several surveyors, clerks, and messengers employed in surveying such lands, under the Act for abolishing Deans and Chapters ; also for salaries and riding charges. Total, 40,41 8L Os. 9|d., of which 27,000L was received by warrants from the Council of State, and orders of Parliament, leaving 13,418Z. Os. 9^d. still owing. With note that the trustees will in future make abatement out of the payments for any error or omission of the surveyors. [10 pages.] STATE PAPERS. 447 1650. Vol, XI. Nov. 29. Order in Parliament — upon a letter from the General of the 21st instant — that the CouncU of State take care for the speedy sending of backs, breasts, and potts to the army in Scotland, according to desire. [/. 88, p. 52.] Nov. 29. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Major-General Harrison to acquaint Major-Gen. Desborow, Col. Heane, and all officers now in town who have command of gar- risons or forces, that Council conceive it necessary they should repair to their charge, for preventing designs of the enemy now on foot, for disturbance of the peace. 2. The letter ordered last night to be sent to the several Militias to be suspended. 3. The business propounded to Council by Col. Thomson and others, concerning the number of men to be employed in the summer and winter fleet, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to advise with Thomson and the rest of the Navy Committee, who came with him. 4. To write the militias of London, Westminster, Southwark, and the Hamlets, signifying the insurrections begun in Norfolk, and to desire that as trouble is expected, their horse may be iu readiness, and they very watchful to prevent the breaking out of the like here. 6. The committee which confers with the army officers to con- sider how the troop of horse in Cheshire may be disposed of, to the service of the commonwealth. 7. Mr. Compton to be committed prisoner to the Tower, for ac- cepting a challenge from Thos. How§,rd, in contempt of this govern- ment, and tending to a breach of the law ; to remain there until further order. 8. Thos. Howard to be committed prisoner to the Tower, for send- ing a challenge to Mr. Compton, to remain until further order. 10. Mr. Simon's petition to be considered next Monday, and meantime order to be given to the Warden of the Mint, to deliver him the instruments he desires, to enable him to make some medals ordered for the public service. 11. W. Palmes referred to the committee for examinations, who are to dispose of him as his cause [deserves]. [I. 14, pp. 1-3.] Nov. 29. [Irish and Scotch Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Report that Roger Dudgeon, master of the Patience of Yarmouth, should have 39i. from exigent money, being for demurrage, at the rate of Zl. a day, in the river of Frith, and Leith harbour, whilst carrying provisions to Leith. Report that Thos. Bennett having been employed from 15th Sept. last, to keep the chamber where the committee sits, attend them, and go on messages, the Council of State should aUow him 2s. a day, and Gualter Frost, junr. be ordered to pay it out of the private purse, in like manner with others who are paid their salaries by him. 448 DOMESTIC 1650. '^OL, XL Nov. 29. Council op State. Day's Proceedings (eont) Eeport on the petition referred 23 July 1650, of ofBcers employed by the commissioners and trustees, on the ordinances of 50,000L for Ireland, that the allowances are less than the sum granted by Par- liament, 15 June 1648, and therefore Sir Adam Loftus should be ordered to pay the several sums thereby appointed, deducting -what has been already paid. It appearing by a certificate of Hen. Aldritch, deputy to Sir Adam Loftus, and Jno. Bunbury, clerk to the commissioners and trustees for the ordinance of 50,000Z. for Ireland, that some of the ministers employed ia the reception of money upon the said ordi- nance detain 1S81. 12s. in their hands, over and above their salaries and charges, order should be given by the Council of State to Sir Adam Loftus's deputy, to require such sum of those from whom it is pay- able, and give an account of the receipt thereof [1. 14, pp. 6, 9, 10.] Nov. 29. 104. Detailed account of the arms, ammunition, &c., delivered in from the ordnance stores to the several garrisons, from 27th April to 30th October 1650. [10 written and 6 blank pages.} Nov. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceediags. 1. The committee for examinations to take care for apprehending Talbot, referred to in a letter from France now with the Lord President. 2. The Ordnance Committee to supply the stores with 3,000 backs, breasts, and potts for horse. 3. Also to dispatch 2,000 backs, breasts, and potts to the' Lord General in Scotland, for the army there. 4. The committee for examinations to take care of the printing of a treatise showing the lawfulness of entering Scotland with the army of England, and to disperse what number they think fit. 5. To write the Lord General to continue Capt. Lawson in com- mand of his foot company, notwithstanding his employment at sea, he being there upon no settlement as yet. 6. The petition of Eich. ChappeU, John Saywood, and Thos. BeU referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to consider what is fit to be given them, to be paid out of the Portuguese prize goods, and to recommend them to the Generals at sea for employment, if satisfied of their fitness. 7. The Ordnance Committee to contract for 5,000 muskets for the public stores. 8. Major General Desborowto find a fit exchange for 24 prisoners sent from Scilly upon their parole, and dismiss as many of equal quality out of sea prisoners in his custody in those parts. 9. The relation from Portugal made by Wm. Warren to be reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Vane. 10. The committee which meets with the army officers to consider of a proposition made for the reduction of certain places. STATE PAPERS. 449 1650. VoT.. XL Nov. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont} 11. Six' Wm. Constable to report to Parliament Council's opinion that the Cheshire militia troop of horse should be kept up for three months, and added to the establishment for pay. for that time. 12. The fort at Christchurch, county Hants, to be demolished, and the governor of Southampton to see it done. 15. Major-Gen. Harrison to give such order as he thinks fit to the surveyor of works, for strengthening some passages in Whitehall. 16. Lord Thanet's House in Aldersgate Street, and the house in Piccadilly, to be used for quartering 200 soldiers in each, and a reasonable rent paid, and special care taken that no spoil be done to the houses by the soldiers. 26. Order to be sent to Sir Thomas Honywood and Colonel Cooke, to attend Council to-morro"w at 4 p.m. 27. One of the militia troops of London of 100, and one other of the troops of the guards attending Parhament, to be disposed of as Major-Gen. Harrison shall appoint, for suppressing the Norfolk insurrections, and other like disturbances. 28. To write the Lord Mayor to summon a militia, and prepare one of the London troops to be ready for the aforesaid purpose. 29. Particular letters to be sent by express to Colonel Kendrick, and the rest of the Militia Commissioners for Kent, and to Colonels Honywood and Cooke, and the Militia Commissioners of Essex, to have their horse and dragoons in readiness, as is given in charge to other counties. 30. Reference on the petition of Afleck, one of the Serjeant's men who has been wounded in the service of Council, to the com- mittee for examinations, who are to report what should be done for his relief, in regard of his past sufferings, and his personal disability to execute the commands of Council. 31. An express to be sent to deliver letters to Col. Geo. Fleetwood, and the Commissioners for Buckinghamshire, similar to those sent to Kent. 32. Also to Sir -Gilbert Pickering and the rest of the Militia Commissioners for counties Northampton, Leicester, and Rutland, and Lord Grey to be consulted for direction to the two last letters. 33. Sir Wm. Courtney and Col. Hump. Bennet to be secured, and a letter to be written to the governor of Poitsmouth for that purpose. 34. To write Capt. Mildmay that Henry Stuart's going up and down in the Isle of Wight may be of dangerous consequence to the peace of the nation, in regard of the insurrections already begun, and to desire him to take care that he is kejjt in Carisbrooke Castle for the future ; his expense is not to exceed 1,500?. a year. [/. 14, pp. 11-13, 17, 18.] Nov. 30. [Irish Committee and Scotch. Day's Proceedings.] Request for warrants for payments from John Jackson to Major- General Harrison, as follows : For 600 swords, 600 armours, 1,500 muskets, and 150 cases of pistols, 1,582?. 10s. 2. F F 450 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. For new casting brass ordnance, 163i. 18s. lOd. For 40 double baskets and 100 shovels and spades, 81. 10s. For two flags 4|^jyards by 5, and one 5^ by 6|, 61. 5s. For 1,850 long pikes, Siil. 18s. For stores for Mersey Island, 91. 10s. 9d. For 3,700 ordinary shovels and spades, 3271. 10s. For ladles for Dover and Newcastle, S5l. 13s. lid [/. 14>,pp. 15 16, 20.] Nov. ? 105. Petition of Benedict Moore and Wm. Jessop to the Council of State, for their resolution on a former petition to reverse their order for non-payment to petitioners, on behalf of the creditors of Lord Kich., of 9001. due out of the foreign letter office. Petitioned three months since, but have received no reply. [| page, ca/ncelled, see 10 July 1650.] Nov. 30. 106. Articles of agreement between the Navy Commissioners and Thos. Pride, Thos. Witherings, and six other merchants of London, for supply of provisions at London, Dover, Chatham, Portsmouth, Ply- mouth, Harwich, and Elinsale, for the navy, at the rate of 8d. a day per man at sea, and 7d. when in harbour, the State bearing all charges of transport. [7 pages.] Nov. . 107. Table of stores, ammunition, and arms of different kinds, &c., delivered out from the ordnance stores, between 9 April and 11 November; total: — Powder, 1452 barrels. Belts, 3,516. Match, 289 tons. Pairs of pistols, 2,924. Shot, 87 tons. Carbines, 300. ; Muskets, 13,368. Drums, 152. Firelocks, 4,590. Halberts, 208. Bandoleers, 18,350, Horseshoes, 20,000. Pikes, 10,403. Horseshoe nails, 180,000. Swords, 2,386. [1 sheet.] Dec. 1. Council of State. Day's Proceedings.* 1. To look out the letter from the Lincolnshire Commissioner sent up by Col. Syler last October. 2. To write Col. Dixwell of Kent to draw out his regiment of foot, each to have a fortnight's [pay], and according as the emergency of the service requires, upon advice with Col. Kenrick, to mount so many of them for dragoons as they conceive fit. 3. ;500 foot and one troop of horse, of the choicest of the country militia, each having a fortnight's pay, to be drawn into Colchester, and with the militia forces already there, to be under the command of Sir Thomas Honywood, for the security of that town, castle, and * This meeting took place ou a Sunday. — Ed. STATE PAPERS. 451 1650. Vol-- ^• Dec. 1 Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) parts adjacent, and prevention of the enemy surprising thereof, and for such other purposes as the exigency of affairs shall require ; with liberty to draw in more of the nulitia as Sir Thos. Honywood shall see cause. Letters to this effect to be sent to the Militia Commis- sioners of Essex, and Sir Thos. Hony-wood to have the command of these forces, and of the town of Colchester, until the present insur- rections in the neighbouring counties be over, or until further order. 4. Honywood to disarm and secure such of the the inhabitants and neighbourhood as he shall hold suspicious or dangerous, and cei-tify his proceedings. 5. A convenient proportion of horse and foot of the country militia to be forthwith assigned by the said Commissioners for the guard of Mersey Island, to be continued there under the command of its governor until further order. This proportion to be upon advice with the governor, and as he shaU judge requisite for its safety. 6. To write the Militia Commissioners of Kent to have their militia of horse and foot ready, and that Col. Kendrick's regiment of horse, and Col. Dixwell's of foot there be forthwith drawn out ; such horsemen and footmen to have a fortnight's pay upon account, and Col. Kendrick and Col. Dixwell to have the command of those forces, for the purposes expressed in the letter sent to them and to the rest of the Militia Commissioners for that county. [/. 14, pp. 21, 22.] Dec. 1. 108. Robert Gibbon to the President of the Council of State. I Canterbuiy. understand, by an' express from the Major-General [Harrison], that he has some fear of the condition of things in other countries, and from observation I find ground to fear the like in this, and therefore re- quest orders for recruits of my first three companies which I sent to Scotland, besides those 200 which I sent last ; for by want of these 500, I have but 700 left for the security of the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Surrey, which is of great concern. [| page.] Dec. 1. 109. Commission from Cromwell, as Lord -Lieutenant of Ireland, and Captain-General of the forces, to Fras. Cruse to be quartermaster of Capt. Eich. Coombes' troop of horse under Col. John Okey. [Parchment, signed and sealed^ Dec. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 3. To write the Militia Commissioners for Westminster, on infor- mation of insurrections in Norfolk, to have their troop in readiness, according to their numbers first appointed, to execute orders from Parhament, Council, or any authorised for that purpose. 4. To write the Militia Commissioners for the Hamlets and South- wark, mentioning the designs of the enemy, and the present breaking out, and requiring them to draw their troop together in a body, that they may be in like readiness as those of London and Westminster, to execute commands from Parliament, Council, or otherwise, for the common safety. F F 2 452 DOMESTIC 1650. V°^- ^I- Dec. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The two letters from Barnstaple of 29 November last, with the commission enclosed, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 6. To write Lieut.-Col. Salmon, Deputy Governor of Hull, that Mr. Cann is to forbear preaching in the High Church at the time Mr. Shaw, their minister, is doing so, it being agreed by the town that in the week-day Mr. Cann may preach in that church, when the others are not lecturing there, and that upon the Lord's-day, Mr. Cann may preach on the garrison side, or wha.t other convenient place they please. 7. To write Lieut.-Col. Salmon that Council thinks fit, in pur- suance of the late order of Parliament, that Mr. Styles and Mr. Boatman remove 10 miles from Hull within 20 days. 8. To write the Mayor, &c. of HuU what Council have ordered, in answer to their letter of 29 November. 10. The Council of War to examine the miscaniages complained to have been committed in the country by some of the forces march- ing to Scotland, and especially Col. Sexby's regiment. 11. Col. Rich. Edwards, Capt. Rich. Wagstaffe, and Jno. Grue added to the Militia Commissioners for county Bedford. 1 2. Col. John Booth of Lancashire dismissed from his recognizance, and the goods or horses taken from him to be restored. 13. Sir Thos. Gower dismissed from further attendance on Council, and thanks given him for his intelligence. 14. The letter from Col. Wauton, and the information of Sir Thos. Gower, concerning an insurrection in Norfolk and the parts adjacent, to be reported to Parhament by Mr. Robinson, he acquainting them that Council, for suppression thereof and preventing it in other places, have written to the several counties of England to raise the horse and dragoons of their mihtia, and give some a week's pay, and others a fortnight's, according as they might be employed upon the public service. 15. John Wilson to be committed to Newgate, for holding corre- spondence with the enemy. 16. The Ordnance Committee to remove the old armour at Green- wich to the Tower, and take care that it is made serviceable. 18. The shipping of the great guns appointed for Scotland to be forborne for this passage, and Commissary Phipps to attend Council to-morrow, to inform them of the necessity of sending them, but the 2,000 defensive arms to be sent away. 19. Peter Leicester of Hale, Cheshire, to be released from im- prisonment, on security for good behaviour. 20. , prisoner in Chester, to be bailed, on security for ^ood behaviour, and appearance when summoned ; the bellman of Knottesford to be likewise set at liberty, and a letter written to Thos. Marburie, and the other justices of Chester. 21. The business of Guinea to be considered next Thursday, and Council summoned to attend. 22. Order on the petition of Wm. Pennoyer, and the rest of the owners of the Paramour, that the Customs' Commissioners order her STATE PAPERS. 453 1650. Vol. XI. I'^c. 2. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) speedy unlading, and securing the goods in some of the public "warehouses, and examine the parties who make claim thereto, to discover whether they belong to those who are in rebellion in Bar- badoes, so that the commonwealth may not lose the sequestrations, and that the rest may be delivered to, the owners. 23. Commissions to be given to such [Militia] officers for North- amptonshire as, are recommended in the letter from Lord Grey. 25. The Act relating to the Commissioners going to Ireland referred to the Irish Committee. 26. Sir Wm. Constable to report to Parliament that their order of 22 May last, for the continuance of billet money and additional pay for the army for six months, expired 4 November last, and also the order of the same date for the allowance of led horses for the officers of horse, and to move their continuance ; also that the dra- goons, who were not mentioned in the last order, may have the like provision, and be ordered their allowance for the six months past. [/. 14, pp. 23-28.] ; Dec. 2. 110. Council of State to'theTreasurers-at-war. Having occasion to Whitehall, make use of some part of the money which we lent you out of the exigent money from Gurney House, for pressing affairs, we desire you to pay 2,000Z., part of the 10,000^. last lent to you, to Mr. Frost, as speedily as you can. [■!■ page.] Enclosing, 110. I. Receipt of Joseph Butler for 1,000Z. from, Sir John Wol- laston and the rest of the treasurers-at-vjar, in part payment of 2,000L, payable to Gualter Frost, Secretary to the Council of State. — 11 December 1650. [{ p>age^ Dec. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. One of the letters prepared to the several militias of England to be sent to Mr. Beaumont of Leicesterslrire. 2. To consider to-morrow what further orders are fit to be given to the militia forces of the several counties that are together by virtue of former letters from Council, in order to their safety, and that of the public. 3. The letters from the Lord Deputy of Ireland to be considered next Friday, and meantime the commissioners that are to go for Ireland to peruse them. 4. The petition of John Wall, master of the Castle frigate, refeiTcd to the Admiralty Committee. 5. To write the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen of London, to take notice that in many churches and halls of companies in London, and other public meeting places, the arms and picture of the late King still remain, and to require them to make strict inquiry in all those places, and cause all those arms and pictures to be taken down, and certify thereon. 6. A like letter to be sent to the Militia Commissioners of the several counties, to cause such ax-ms and pictures to be taken down 454 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Dec. 3. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) in all churches and other public places in the several counties, and certify what is done herein. 7. Approval of what has been done by the gentlemen of Essex, about the business of Bocking referred to them. 8. The business of Mr. Simon, the graver, about the press for making medals, and Mr. Violet's representation against it, to be considered to-morrow. 10. To write the mayor and aldermen of Cambridge to send up Mr. Harlackendon and Mr. Culpeper in safe custody, and to approve of what they have done in restraining them. 11. Mr. Bond to report to ParKament the Act prepared for direct- ing the commissioners going over to Ireland. 12. The petition of referred to the Admiralty Committee, who, if they see cause, are to order the exchanges to be made as desired therein, by warrant of the Generals of the fleet. 13. The Admiralty Committee to consider the abuse in the timber for the navy. 15. Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Eobinson, and Sir Hen. Vane to be a committee to examine the state of the money of the bishops' and the deans and chapter's lands, for which the State pays interest, and what lands remain rmsold ; also what is sold and unpaid for ; also to consider of expedients upon which something may be offered to ParKament, for taking oflf the great interest that lies charged upon the Excise, for the monies doubled upon those lands. [/. 14, pp. 32-35.] Dec. 3. Order [in the Irish and Scotch Committee] for report to Council of a letter to Sampson Lort, of Haverford West, for his better guidance, he having been appointed to take care of paying quarters, shipping, and transporting Lieut.-Geh. Ludlow's troop, for trans- portation to Ireland. [/. 14, p. 35.] Dec. 3. 111. Account of guns, arms, &c. in the ordnance stores contracted Ordnance Office, for, received, to be received, delivered out, or remaining, 29 Oct. and Dec. 3. — Signed by J. White, W. Somerfield, Geo. Payler, and Jo. Falkener. [5 sheets.] Dec. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order, on the report from the Admiralty Committee made by them on conference with the Navy Committee, that the number of men to be victualled for the next summer's guard for six months be 8,000, and for the next winter's guard for six months 3,000 ; this to be signified to the Navy Committee, that they may order provisions accordingly. 2. So much of the paper as comes to Council, discovering the acting of the business in Norfolk, and particularly of Gibbons, re- ferred to the committee of examinations. 8. The letters from Lynn and Norwich, with the examinations enclosed, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Heveningham. STATE PAPERS. 455 1650. Vol. XL Dec. 4. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. To write the MUitia Commissioners for Norfolk and Suffolk to effectually examine the insurrection in Norfolk, and endeavour to find out the actors and abettors, and all such as have given entertaimnent to them, knowing them to be in arms against the commonwealth, and return what they find. 5. A blank commission to be prepared for a troop of horse, to be sent to John Durant, in Kent. 6. To write the deputy-governor of Dover to examine the master of the post bark lately come over, as to his bringing a person who he was previously informed was dangerous, and brought commissions and letters from the enemy. 7. The report by Lord Chief Justice St. John and Sir Hen. MUd- may, concerning the keeping of the office of records in the Tower, to be considered next Wednesday, and the said report to be made in writing. 8. Richard Edwards, John Haselden, Saml. Bedford, and Rich. Wagstaff added to the Militia Commissioners for county Bedford. 9. The letters from the Militia Commissioners of Norwich, with the six papers of examinations, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Heveningham, who is to bring back the same for further use. Noted that Mr. Gurdon had the papers, and will deliver them. 11. To signify to the Navy Committee that the Triumph is to be employed in the voyage to the Straits, and the Rainbow to Barba- does. 12. The business of Simon and Violet to be taken up on Friday. 13. The two pieces of battery, and the six field pieces that wero to have been sent to Scotland, to be forborne until further order. 14. 51. to be paid Mr. Robinson, for so much laid out by him in bringing up witnesses against Browne Bushell. 16. Commissions to be given to [Militia] officers for Westmoreland recommended in the letter from Kendal of the 23rd ult.'' 17. Mr. Jackson to attend a committee on Friday next consist- ing of Mr. Heveningham, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Jas. Harrington, &c. [1. 14, pp. 38-41.] Dec. 4. 112. Account by Thomas Fauconberg of money paid to Sir John Borough, and Wm. Ryley and Wm. Collett, two of the clerks of the records in the Tower, for services in transcribing records, &c. in 1635, 1637, and 1641 ; viz., 93^. 2s., 100?., 601., and 69^. [1 page.] Dec. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 2. The letters from Norwich, from Cols. Rich and Jermy, sent to Major-General Harrison, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Heveningham. 3. The instructions now passed, with the preamble for the Militia Commissioners, to be written, signed, and sent to as many counties as the letters for raising their forces were sent. 456 DOMESTIC 1650. ^'^^- ^I- Dec. 5. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. Joseph Lindsey, of Cambridge, appeared before Council this day according to their warrant. 5. The Ordnance Committee to send for the unserviceable brass guns at Guernsey, and to furnish such as are necessary, as likewise send the mortar pieces and the engineer formerly designed to that service. 6. To write the Navy treasurers to pay Capt. Wiltshire 675L due to him for services in Ireland, by direction of the Lord Deputy. 7. So much of the letter from Guernsey as relates to the want of shallops there referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. To write the Sheriff and Lord Mayor of York to apprehend — Martin of co. York. [/. 14, pp. 41, 42.] Dec. 5. [Council of State to the Militia Commissioners.] Having received information of a late insurrection in Norfolk, and of a general design for a rising in several other parts of the nation, we gave direction's for drawing together the forces of the militia in the several counties ; but having since received information ot the breaking of that design before it came to maturity, and ot the apprehension of many of the actors in it, and the cause not continuing of holding these forces together, and being desirous to ease the country's charge, so far as consistent with their trust and common safety, we communicate to you the following instructions : — (1.) To observe the former directions concerning the appearance appointed for the horse and dragoons, particularly to take an account of the appearance, and who fails, and to inflict penalties upon defaulters according to the MiUtia Act. (2.) To examine whether the troopers and riders be persons who have engaged, or of whose affection they stand not well assured, and in such cases, to take care that other trusty persons,— the former being set aside, — be appointed for riders, and keep the arms. (3.) To reserve in safe hands the arms of such troopers, Anders of horse, whom they have cause to suspect for present or past delinquency or disaffection, excepting where they find that the arms may be safely entrusted in the hands of the riders qualified as aforesaid. (4.) If they see' cause to keep up any one or more troop, or ■ ''. part of a troop, in respect of any danger appearing, that they so order it that those who shall be so kept in a body shall be the horse and men found by the persons of greatest ability, and least confidence in point of affection, so as the best affected may be principally eased, until more and further danger appears : (5.) That special charge be given to those who are permitted to depart to have their horse and dragoons ready to serve on summons. (G.) That an exact account be given by certificate to Council, of what the appearance is, and of the particular observation of these and the former instructions, and of the neglects and defaults, and what else occurs upon this occasion, with all convenient speed. [J. 14, pp. 42-44.] STATE PAPERS. 457 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 6. Order in Parliament that no captain shall absent himself from his charge without leave from his field officer, leaving his charge with his lieutenant, for whom he will be answerable (touching injuries done to or sustained by any of the people by his soldiers), and that the Council of State take special care that the A.ct for preventing free quarter, and likewise this vote be effectually put in execution. Also that the Council of State take care for redress of the incon- veniences coming upon the country by soldiers marching towards Ireland without officers, and prevent the abuse of short marches, and other abuses by the soldiers in their marches. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give directions for putting in execution the Act for continuing the High Court of Justice, and for preparing moneys, &c.,. for this service ; and give order for payment accordingly, and likewise order that some of the commissioners named in the first Act go into the country for tlris service. Order in Parhament that the Council of State pay Capt. Trench oOl. as a gratuity for good service, to enable him to buy a gelding. [/. 88, 23p. 52-54.] Dec. 6. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 4. The letter from the Commissioners at Dublin, desiring money to buy corn there for the army, referred to the Irish Committee. 5. Commissions to be given to persons recommended in a letter from the Militia Commissioners for county Suffolk from Ipswich, to be officers of the quality therein offered. 6. So much of the letter of the Lord Deputy of Ireland as relates to his want of provisions for the army in Ireland referred to the Irish Committee. 7. Also the petition of Lieut.-Col. Disney, to consider where the money desired by him may be had for his supply. 8. The letter of Mr. Powell from Bristol referred to the Irish Committee, who are to write the Lord Deputy concerning Capt. Jackson's miscarriages, or take such other course as they think fit, for redressing for the future such evils as are complained of, and for the punishing of those who have miscarried. 9. The letter of Charles ShrubsaU and Matthew Cozen, from Pendennis, concerning the state of their arms in that garrison, re- ferred to the Ordnance Committee, who are to supply them as they see cause. 10. The Committee for Accounts at Worcester House to send for Ealph Hartley, of Cornhill, who was secretary to the late Committee for Accounts, and examine him on his account. Council being in- formed he has 700Z. in hand, which has been discovered by them, and they expect particulars concerning it. 11. The committee which meets with the Army Officers to fill up the blanks left for inserting such numbers of horse and foot of the Militia as are to be kept up in the several counties, for pre- serving the public peace. [/. 14, p^j. 44-47.] 458 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XL Dec. 6. Report in the Irish Committee, on the petition of Major John Mitchell and Capt. Rich. Woodward, that soon after the arrival of Col. John Ponsonby's regiment in Ireland, Lieut.-Gen. Jones being in great want of money to enable him to take the field, the colonel and officers lent him 1,500?. contract money sent thither for them, to be repaid from treasure in England. That the rest of the officers have either joined the rebels or are dead, but that the proportions of 3802. due to MitcheU and 2821. to Woodward should be paid. [/. 14, pp. 52, 53.] Dec. 6. Levant Company to Jno. Bromhall, of Zante. We desired you to London. gend US an account of the tax of two dollars per miUe so long taken by you upon the currants of those islands, and have now given in charge to Hen. Campion, the bearer, to demand and receive it. Being ordered to give credit to every person for his proportion thereof, we are not able to do so until we have satisfaction in this particular. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., p. 148.] Dec. 6. Levant Company to Sir Thos. Bendish. We have received yours London, of 18 June and 3 and 5 August, by your servant, Anth. Isaacson, who made very good haste hither, although intercepted by sickness. The news he brought was very welcome to us, and to the Council of State, to whom no such misrepresentation of you as you mention has been made, much less do they intend to send another ambassador in your stead ; upon|any such occasion, we should labour to vindicate your reputation. We know how necessary for the security of our affairs your removal of Henry Hyde out of Turkey was, and value your care and courage in that action, and are the more thankful to you for it, by how much the stronger his opposition and support from others appeared to be. That the French should interpose and be so active, we do not much wonder, but cannot sufficiently admire the insolency of those of our own nation who would be so stupid or worse as to stand neutral ; much more of those who encouraged and gave furtherance to so desperate a design, who without question will, in time, be all rewarded as they deserve, and receive as much shame and contempt (if not further punishment) as those who stood by you will be satisfied with their own innocency, and the applause of others. Meantime, as we approve of your intention to force those who occasioned this trouble to bear the expense you were put to therein, so we entreat you to cause those fines to be levied, so that they may give 'some satisfaction with their purse, if not otherwise. The shifts used by some of them to decline your justice, by address- ing themselves to Turkish or other foreign protection, we look upon as a matter of dangerous consequence, and therefore entreat that, in any such case, you send to England any who apply to foreign pro- tection, having first sectired the estate in their hands, to be preserved for their principals. Our exceptions to Cough's accounts being so plain and rational, we know not what cause you had to excuse the sequestering of his estate, which we hope has since been done ; it has been ordered by the court here, as much more convenient than the STATE PAPEES. 459 1650. Vol. XL prosecution of his sureties. ' His accounts have given us no cause to return thanks, which we should not have omitted had we seen occasion, nor have we omitted frequently to express our thanks to Saml. Bamardiston, although his lading of fruit has somewhat troubled us. Thanks for providiag commands to meet Mr. Bretton at Smyrna ; we allow the appointment of Jno. Williams to succeed Mr. Hobbart as secretary, on condition that you do not allow him more than 400 dollars a year, which was what Signor D. Timene, who was not only secretary but dragoman also, had for many years ; 500 has been allowed to the minister, but we cannot consent to more than the usual salary of 200. Pray diminish our charge rather than augment it, and use aU expedition in clearing our debts, as agreed on by you and Mr. Bretton with the factory at Smyrna, where they have resolved upon a leviation of five dollars per cloth, which we are confident will, upon the William and Thomas, Goodwill, and Sampson, satisfy all our debts, with an overplus. Let some course be taken to moderate the allowance made to the treasurers, both there and at Smyrna, as prescribed in their remembrances. To prevent gross abuses by the factors receiving and concealing interlopers' goods, we have resolved that any factor transgressing shall, upon goods so received, pay double consulage, and double the impositions now paid by us (who pay no less than treble impositions ourselves, viz., 9s. per cloth). Use what means you can for the discovery of these abuses, and for levying these duties at least, if not the broke of 20 per cent. You will shortly receive intimation from the Council of State of their grateful acceptance of what you have lately done, concerning our ships serving the Venetians. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., P2X 149-151.] Dec. 6. Levant Company to the Treasurers and Factors at Constantinople. London. We have heard of the great disturbance made by Hyde and his accomplices, and by what means he has been removed, and our estate and trade secured from the ruiu to which it was exposed by so desperate an attempt, and thank you for your vigilancy and assistance therein. For the rest who so perfidiously demeaned themselves as either to stand neuter, or to contribute assistance, we leave them to the guilt of their own consciences, and to undergo the obloquy and contempt which they have merited, by so unworthy a desertion of their own and our common interest. Yet this much we desire of you all, that since this trouble and shame to yourselves and loss to us have accrued from divisions amongst yourselves, you will be incited .to more union, and to a joint endeavour for advancing the general interest, wliich will be best done by an unanimous opposition of such as shall attempt aught against the freedom of trade, and by your joiat endeavours to see our debts cleared, in which point we have now solicited the ambassador to use aU expedition ; and we will not doubt but such of you as have, in this last afiair, given so lively an expression of your integrity, will do the like in what may here- after occur. As for the rest, who are so apt to confront the autho- 460 DOMESTIC 1650. Dec. 6. London. Vol. XI, rity set over them, and to evade the ambassador's justice by appeal- ing to foreign protection, we esteem that course so scandalous to our nation, and of so dangerous consequence, that we have ordered his Lordship to send home to England such as shall hereafter transgress in that kind ; but we hope you will all be more discreet than to give the least occasion herein. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., p. 152.] Levant Company to Spencer Bretton, consul at Smyrna. We are glad to hear of your arrival and investure in your charge. We have been much troubled at the great disturbance you encountered by means of H. Hyde, who being, by the care and active endeavour of the ambassador and yourself, once more sent hither, we are in ex- pectation of his arrival, to receive such reward as he has merited. We also approve of the resolution taken by his Lordship and your- self, for recovering the expense you have been put to, from those who so treacherously deserted their own and our interest. We hope, by the joint endeavours of the ambassador and yourself and both the factories, to find ourselves clear of debts, to which purpose you are already fallen upon a leviation of five doUars per cloth, of which we approve. As we have been exceedingly abused by interlopers, who, upon every ship, find means to send thither great quantities of goods, which are received and coloured by factors there, we have resolved that any factor receiving goods from non-freemen shall be liable to make good the brokes due upon the same ; and that they may be the more certainly levied, we have resolved that, whereas we pay treble impositions on our goods, viz., 9s. per cloth, fee, any factor receiving non-freemen's goods shall pay double as much, as also double consulage at the rate of 4s. the dollar. If you cannot receive the 20 per cent, broke, yet at least let this imposition and consulage be punctually made good. For the better discovery thereof, our husband will furnish you with the contents of such ships as lade for those parts, and give you the best notice he can whose goods pay the duties here, and whose not, the manifest of the Goodwill tjeing now sent you. We have just received copies of yours of the 5th of Sept. and 9th Oct. with the papers enclosed, and approve of your proceedings. [Levant Papers, vol. iv., pp. 153, 154.] Dec. 6. Levant Company to Saml. Barnardiston. We now return thanks London, by a general letter to you, and all those that opposed Mr. Hyde, to whom we sent a list of those to whom the bills of exchange upon the society's business are payable. [I^evant Papers, vol. iv., p. 154.] Dec. G. London. Levant Company to the factors at Smyrna. We approve of what you have done ti.gainst Hen. Hyde, and return you thanks for the same. As our debts are much augmented by expenses upon this occasion, we desire that, as you comply with the consul in all things conducing to the jtublic concernment of our trade, so in special manner you assist him in endeavouring a speedy and total extin- STATE PAPERS. 461 1650. Vol" XI. guishment of what we owe ; that being once again clear of debts, we may with more alacrity proceed in our trade, [Levant papers, vol. 4, p. 155.] Dec. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir John Morley to be committed to the Gatehouse, on sus- picion of holding correspondence with the enemy, and not to be suffered to speak with any man, without special leave of Council, and to be brought to Council on Wednesday, being examined by the Committee for Examinations in the meantime. 2. To write Col. Heane, governor of Weymouth, by Major-Gen. Harrison, to apprehend an Italian mountebank now at or about Blandford, and search him and his lodgings for letters, papers, com- missions, and passes, and either secure or turn him out of the nation, as he shall see cause. 3. The Committee of Examinations to find out the author, printer, and publisher, of a book entitled " Traitors deciphered, in answer, &c." 4. Major-Gen. Harrison to consider whether it be necessary to have a fort erected upon the Isle of Mersey, as desired by Sir Thomas Honywood, and Col. Cooke, and if so, Council to write to the Militia Commissioners to have it done. 5. The petition of John Shepheard, Randolph Hughes, John Warwick, and Wm. Whitchurch referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee. 6. The Committee for Examinations, to which are added for this purpose Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, to confer with Lord Commissioner Keeble, Mr. Recorder, Serjeant Green, Justice Aske, and any other members of the High Court of Justice they think fit, concerning the ordering of the proceedings of the High Court of Justice in Norfolk ; this committee to meet next Monday at 2 p.m., in the rooms near the Council Chamlier at Whitehall, and make their report to Council in the afternoon. 7. Three warrants to be issued for 500Z. to Miles Corbet, Col. John Jones, and John Weaver, the Irish Commissioners, agreeable to the former warrant for IfiQQl., and the said warrant to be brought in and cancelled. 8. Mr. Robinson to write the governor of Scarborough to appre- hend Col. Matthew Boynton, or any other dangerous per&'ons that come into those parts, search them, and certify what he shall find. 9. One troop of horse and one of dragoons, of 100 each, besides officers, to be kept up in Essex for one month. 10. To write Col. Syler that if his regiment is not completed, he is to complete it, but not to march to Scotland until further order. 11. The regiments of Colonels Ingoldsby and Gibbon to be re- cruited to 1,200 men in each, and Col. Berkstead's to 2,000. 12. Mr. Frost to pay Capt. Bishop 200^. for the emergencies of the Committee of Examinations, and for carrying on the service. 13. 500 of Col. Berkstead's regiment, when recruited, to be ,scnt to the Isle of Lovingland, Yarmouth, and Lowestoft. 462 DOMESTIC 1650. ^^^- ^^• Dec. 7. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. Some horse and dragoons to be kept together in a body for a month, for present service, for the safety of the commonwealth, in such proportion as shall be set down for the several counties. 15. For the above purposes, the horse and men to be made use of shall be of those of the best abilities and least affection to the public ; the rest to be made up by the horse and men of those of the greatest estates, and care taken that the well affected and of least ability to bear the charge be most eased, and dismissed, but re- quired to be ready to join the rest upon summons. 16. Order upon a report of the Irish Committee, that Col. Popham write Jas. Powell of Bristol to victual the President frigate now there for two months, or to give credit to the captaia of her for so much money as will do it, and the Navy Commissioners are to see Mr. Powell repaid. [/. 14, pp. 47-50.] Dec. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of the company of the George referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. Mr. Townsend to be committed to the custody of the serjeant- at-arms, for having been in arms against Parliament. 3. The instructions concerning the ordering of the militia of the several counties approved. 4. The bill of charges given in by Capt. Keysar in apprehending * * * * referred to the Committee for Exami- nations, to give orders as to payment. 5. The Committee for Examinations to consider the late Act for confinement of delinquents, and the power given to the justices of peace to give licenses to delinquents to repair to London, and report what should be done for prevention of inconvenience by repair of disaffected persons to the City and Westminster. 6. The paper of Col. Whetham, with Col. White's certificate con- cerning the repairs of Portsmouth, to be brought in to-morrow. 7. The petition of Mons. Beauvoir to be considered this day week, and Mr. Holland to deliver to Parliament the report in his hands, concerning his ofiice of bailiff at Guernsey. 8. The petition of Sir Lionel Pilkington referred to the Com- mittee for Examinations, who are to consider what is to be done for bringing him to trial. 9. 201. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Col. Wanton, for such of Lynn garrison as he found active in suppression of the insurrection in Norfolk. 10. The desire of Col. Wanton, for the appointment of a troop of 100 dragoons to be quartered near Lynn, referred to the Committee which meets with the army ofiicers, who are to consider if one already in pay may not be appointed. 11. The paper concerning Landguard Fort referred to the same committee. 12. A troop of 100 liorse to ]m kept up for one month, for pre- STATE PAPERS. 463 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 9. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) serving the peace of Sussex, and to be paid for that time by those on whom the horse are charged. 13. Mr. Frost to answer Monsr, Salomon's letter as he thinks best. 14. The Committee for Examinations to receive the informations concerning the meeting of persons in any places whatsoever, upon the occasion of hearing or saying mass, and to take care that such persons are apprehended and secured. 15. Mr. Frost to write Mr. Morrel not to presume, during his procuration in France for merchant busiaess, to offer anything to the crown of France on behalf of the commonwealth of England, nor to intermeddle concerniag affairs of State, but to keep himself to the solicitation of merchants' affairs. 16. Upon information received of the intention of the Earl of Antrim to make some applications to Coimcil, they declare that they will not have anjrthing to do with him, and that they expect he win depart out of this town within 48 hours after his comiag hither, and out of England within 28 days after that. 17. The Committee for Examinations to give order for the print- ing of a treatise in reference to the United Provinces. 18. Sir Wm. Constable to have liberty to make use of the two horses of Major Harley, now with Lieut.-Col. Rogers in the service of the State, until further order, and Lieut.-Col. Rogers to deliver him the said horses. 19. Major Downes at Tutbury to put off the horses and mares at the Race at the best rates he can, and Lord Grey to be furnished with as many as he desires, paying as much as others, provided it be no prejudice to their sale ; a letter to be written him to that purpose. 20. The Lish and Scotch Committee to take care that a convoy is sent down to Lynn, for the ships laden with hay for Scotland. 21. Mr. Bond to report to Parliament that CouncU, — in pursuance of their order concerning the High Court of Justice, for the trial of those in the late insurrection in Norfolk and those parts, — finds that there is much business before the High Court of Justice at West- minster, and many cases ready for trial, and days appointed for the same, and witnesses to come up from remote parts ; and that, as there are many designs now on foot, they conceive it will not be conve- nient to adjourn this court ; but that for the business of Norfolk, Parliament should pass an Act constituting another High Court of Justice, to consist of some of the members of the former court, and the rest of them to be those named in the late Act for the High Court of Justice, made upon the occasion of the Norfolk insurrec- tion, to have the like power within the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, Hunts, Cambridge, Lincoln, and the counties of the cities of Nor- wich and Lincoln and within the Isle of Ely, for trial of offenders there, as the former court has. That their first meeting be at Norwich Castle, adjourning from time to time and place to place as they shall appoint. 464 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 0. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (emit.) Also that Philip Jermyn, Justice of the Upper Bench, and Jno. PuUeston, Peter Warburton, and Edward Atkins, three Justices of the Common Pleas, be put into this Commission, and that the Act continue for — months. Also that Mr. Attorney be desired to pre- pare and bring in such an Act, and insert a clause that they may of themselves appoint and order offenders to their trial, as they shall think fit. [/. U,pp. 55-60.] Dec. 9. [Ieish and Scotch Committee. Day's Proceedings.] Report that the officers of customs at the port of Hull should be requested to allow Rob. Asler to ship butter for Leith, for the army in Scotland, he paying the dues, and giving security for its landing. Report that — Denis Gauden having undertaken to furnish every month to the end of July, 480,000 weight of biscuit for the army in Scotland, which wiU be daily bread for 20,000 men, and to find bags, and lay it on board free of charge, at 16s. the great cwt., amounting monthly to 3,840^., provided he may have payment month by month after delivery ; or in case the State should not send every month, yet that his monthly payment go on notwithstanding. Also provided he may have for his use the ovens and baking house at the Bridge House, which he conceives a letter from the Council to the City may eflfect. Also provided that if the State stop in this provision, they give a month's warning, and take oflf his hands what he has ready at the month's end ; — if the Council of State approve this proposition, a contract should be concluded. Report on the letter from the Commissioners of Customs, — as to 1,000/. to be furnished for the flat boats to be built at Newcastle, for the army in Scotland, which money the Navy Commissioners desire the Commissioners of Customs to give credit for at Newcastle, to be repaid by this Committee — that for answering the biUs of exchange for the said 1,000?., order should be given that such sum be set apart out of the 10,000?. lent to the Treasurers-at-war, from the exigent money at Gurney House, and that letters should be sent to the Commissioners of Customs to give credit for such 1,000?., and to the Navy Commissioners to take of Mr. Eastwood, whom they employ in building the said boats, sufficient security for disposing of it for the service of the commonwealth. [/. 14, pp. 66, 67.] Dec. 9. 113. Council of State to Rich. Waring, Treasurer at Goldsmiths' "Whitehall. Hall. We formerly recommended to you, as a business of import- ance, that Lieut.-Gen. Ludlow and the three Commissioners going for Ireland might be supplied with the money ordered by Parlia- ment for their advance, and for which you have received warrants from the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' HaU. Since then there has been a change of one of the Commissioners, and it is now thought requisite that instead of the 1,000?. then ordered, there should be 1,500?., viz. 500?. to each. We have written the Commissioners to give a waiiant to you to pay this amount, and if the money is not come in, you are to take it up at S?. pei' cent., until it is repaid out of the income of the said revenue, [f page.] STATE PAPERS. 465 1650. ^01.. XL Dec. 10. Order in Parliament — upon the passing of the Act constituting a High Court of Justice in counties Norfolk, Suffolk, Hunts, C'aui- bridge, Lincoln, and in Norwich, Lincoln, and the Isle of Ely — that the Council of State take special care that the said Act ho printed and published, and put in speedy execution ; and that they cause notice to be sent to the Commissioners, and money and all other necessaries to be provided. Order in Parliament that the letter from the General of 4th Dec, be referred to the Council of State, to consider concerning the army in Scotland what may best conduce to the service. The two papers of inteUigence enclosed, having also been lead to the House, referred to the Council of State, to consider how much thereof may be pubhshed without prejudice to the service. Order in Parliament that the Council of State pay Sir John Broderick 40Z. as a gratuity to buy a horse. [/. 89, ^^p. 54, 55.] Dec. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Vane to put Parliament in mind of the Bill as to settling the corporation of Mariners' Hall, Council having received an application from some of the company of the great necessity for a settlement of that business. 2. To \vi'ite Mr. Smith, Justice of Peace for county Middlesex, approving what has been done by him and the constable, in reference to securing of the Earl of Antrim, and to enclose a pass for the Earl's speedy repair to the port of Chester or Liverpool for Ireland, ^vhich Mr. Smith is to give him. 4. To write the Lord Deputy of Ireland, acknowledging receipt of his in reference to the Earl of Antrim's coming to England, as also an account of what has been done by Council to the Earl, and for what reasons. 5. To write Col. Venables what Council have done in sending back the Earl of Antrim to Ireland, and to desire him to have an eye upon him, in regard he is denied his composition with Parlia- ment. G. The Countess of Carlisle to have her enlargement continued for three months, upon the former recognizance, unless Parliament or Council meantime see cause to the contrary. 7. The Countess of Carlisle to make her election of the place of her abode during the next three months, Avithin 20 miles of London, from which she is not to go above five miles during the said three months, and to certify her election within a fortnight, that order may be given accordingly. 8. To write Col. Syler to hasten his march into the North, the Lord General having written for the same ; the late letter ordered to be sent him to be repealed. 9. The Committee for Scotch affairs to peruse the last letter and narrative from the Lord General, and consider what is fit to be printed ; Mr. Frost to attend them concerning it. 10. One sohcitor and two counsellors to be appointed to go to Norfolk, to attend at the High court which is to be held there. 9 G G 466 DOMESTIC IGoO. ^OL. IX. Dee. 10. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. Justices Jermin, Puleston, Warburton, and Aske to be sent to, to confer with a committee of Council to-morrow at 2 p.m. ; and Sir Wm. Masham, Sir J. Harrington, Mr. Gurdon, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to confer with them, for making preparations for the proceedings of the High Court of Justice in Norfolk ; Lord Commissioner Keeble and Serjeant Greene to attend also. 12. To-moiTOw week appointed for hearing the articles exhibited against Joseph Lindsey of Cambridge, and a warrant to be sent to him to appear ; Mr. Lowrey to have notice to attend. 13. The paper of Mynheer Schaeph, relating to trade with the Caribean Islands, to be considered to-morrow the first business. 14. The letter from the Lord Deputy of Ireland referred to the Iri.sh Committee, to consider what is fit to be printed and pub- lished ; Mr. Bond to have especial care of this business. 15. The clause in the Lord General's letter, concerning the taking of customs and excise from provisions sent from hence to the army, to be reported to the House by Mr. Bond, and they asked to declare their opinion. IG. 'The business concerning Mr. Jessop to be considered to-morrow, and Mr. Peters and Capt. Bishop to attend. [I. 14, 2JP- 69-73.] Dec. 10. 114. Alderman Fras. Allein to Mr. Smith atlGuildhall. The bearer acquaints me that there is a warrant from the Council of State for 2,000?., but I do not remember it was ever shown to me ; yet lest Council should stand in need of it, let 1,000?. thereof be got ready to be paid upon their warrant, until we meet to order the rest, [^page.] Dec. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. Col. Wauton added to the committee which meets the judges who are to go to Norfolk, for the trial of rebels there. 3. 200 horse to be kept up in county Kent, for securing the peace, and instructions sent them to that purpose, and to send home their foot. 4. Capt. Hall appointed commander-in-chief of the squadron going to the Straits. 7. Mr. Edgar and Mr. Weld appointed counsel to manage the trial of the rebels of Norfolk, before the High Court of Justice which is to sit at Norwich, the Commissioners of the court to make choice of any others whom they think fit. 9. Geo. Starkie appointed steward to the Commissioners of the High Court of Justice for Norfolk, to choose his deputy, to pro- vide coaches and other accommodation for their journey, and to accompany the judges, as also to prepare for their entertainment there ; and he is to attend Sir Wm. Masham and Mr. Gurdon to- morrow morning, at the Parliament House door. 10. Mr. Heveningham added to the committee which meets the Commissioners of the High Court of Justice. II. Summons to be sent to the Commissioners of the High Court of Justice for Norfolk to appear at Norwich on the 20th instant ; STATE PAPERS. 467 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 11. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) the sheriffs of the counties in which the persons live to send the summons. 12. All the papers and examinations relating to the rebellion in Norfolk to be sent to the solicitor of the High Court to be held at Norwich. 13. Mr. Compton to be set at liberty, on recognizance of 1,000Z. to be of good behaviour, and appear when summoned, and upon passing his word and engagement that he will not do anything upon the challenge in which he was engaged. 14. Capt. Anth. Mildmay to give in an account of his disburse- ments, and what he desires allowance for, and the committee who formerly considered that business to report thereon. lo. To write Lieut.-Col. Downes to make satisfaction to Sir W. Brereton, in mares and colts to the value of 1001. — being valued at the best rates they can be sold at — for horses to that value delivered by him into the Race, for the use of stallions. 16. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Col. Stapley to be a Committee for examining the accounts of the gardener, as to the charge of keeping the garden at Whitehall. 17. Summons to be issued to the conductors of the foot soldiers quartered at Clapham on the 16th instant, to appear before Council to answer for the outrages committed by their soldiers. 18. Tracy Paunceforth and W. Kilburn appointed clerks to the High Court of Justice to be held at Norwich for the trial of offenders. 19. Mr. Keeling, and Mr. Goldsborough, clerk of the peace for county Essex, appointed sohcitors to the High Court of Justice to be held at Normch. [I. 14, pp. 74-78.] Dec. 12. Order in Parliament — upon a letter fi-om Col. Sydenham from Carisbrook Castle of the 11th instant — that it be referred to tho Council of State to proceed thereupon as they think best. [/. 88, p. 55.] Dec. 12. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of free quarter to be considered next Saturday. 2. The information given to Council by persons living at Clajaham, county Surrey, refeiTed to Major- Gen. Harrison and the Council of war, who are to send for the officers therein named, and the soldiers complained of, and take order for their due punisliment. 3. Mr. Strickland to be sent to Holland, to keep up the corre- spondence already begun between that province and the common- wealth. 4. Mr. Strickland to go as resident to the province of Holland as formerly. 5. A troop of 100 horse to be kept up for one month in county Herts, and instructions sent for that purpose. 6. Also a troop of 100 horse and 100 dragoons in county Lincoln. 7. Mr. Smith of Leicestershire to repair to the county, to take care of his charge as major of a regiment of horse, and to have GG 2 4-68 DOMESTIC 1C50. Vol. XL Dec. 12. Council of State. Day'.s Proceedings {cont^) an inspection upon the ordering of the militia forces of the county, and to keep an eye upon the oflicei's and their actings there, and especially to the peace of the county in general, and give an account. 8. Peter Temple to repair to county Leicester, and take care, as one of the Militia Commissioners, for jjreserving the peace. 9. To write the Sheriff of Norfolk to attend the judges of the High Ciourt of Justice, with a good guard of his own men, during the time they are in the county. 10. To write Col. Rich to confer with the Commissioners of the said High Court, concerning the keeping of some horse at Norwich, for the guard of the couit, and to give order for them. [/. 14, 'pp. 81-83.] Dec. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter from Col. Blake, from the Leopard in Malaga Road, to be reported to Parliament. 2. To write the governors of Portsmouth and Southampton that there is a person come from Portugal, pretending to be sent as a public person from the King there to the Parliament here, and to desire them to put a guard upon him, in case of his landing, until the pleasure of Parliament or Council be made known to them. 3. Sir John Morley to be set at liberty upon bail, on recogni- zance. 4. The petition of the churchwardens of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields referred to Sir Wm. Ai-myne, Sir H. Mildmay, Sir W. Masham, and Mr. Gurdon. .5. Mr. Robinson added to the Admiralty Committee. G. The petition of Rich. Meredith referred to the Committee for Examinations. 7. Thomas Howard, prisoner in the ToAver, to be discharged on recognizance. 8. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. I-Ieveningham, Col. Poj^ham, Mr. Chal- loner, and the committee formerly appointed for considering conve- nient quarters for the soldiers, to be a committee to treat with the Earl of Thanet for the hire of his house in Aldersgate Street, for quartering soldiers ; also to confer with Colonel Bei'kstead as to quartering his men in that or any other convenient place. 9. Two troops of horse, and as many dragoons as the Commis- sioners of Militia shall think fit, to be kept \vf> in co. Somerset, and instmctions sent them to that purpose. 10. Also a troop of 100 horse and dragoons in eo. Dorset. 1 I. Sir John Brodevick to have 40/., in jiursuance of an order of Pailiament, and 101. from Council, for bringing thi^ good news from Scotland, and Mr. Frost to pay these sinus. 12. Two troops of horse of 100 (vach to be kept up in county Northampton, and the Militia Commissioners to have them in sufl I numbers and places in both divisions as the commissioners of both divisions think fit ; the horse levied upon the west divi.sion to be the troops on service, and the horse of the east division, having STATE PAPERS. 469 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 13. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) been already on service for three months, to be dismissed and restored to the owners. 13. The Committee for Examinations to examine Mr. Culpeper and Mr. Harlackeuden, and take bail, or commit them to prison, as they see cause. 14. Two troops of 100 horse to be kept up in county Leicester. 13. Tobias Humphreys to attend Council next Wednesday. 16. Mr. Jessop to attend to-morrow morning, and Mr. Peters and Capt. Bishop to be present. 19. The Committee of Examinations to bail Geo. Townsend, if they think fit, he having petitioned Council for it. 21. Ml-. Frost to pay Capt. Trench :>0l., in pursuance of an order of Parliament, out of the money for the service of Council. 22. To write the Commissioners of Customs to on lei- the unlading of the goods in the Sapphire from Barbadoes, and the keeping them in the public warehouse, until it shall appear who are the pro- prietors. 2-i. The business of Lieut.-Col. Roseworme to be reported to Par- liament by Lord Grey. 25. Solomon Stebbing and Edw. Rayner to be captains of foot in Sir Thos. Honeywood's regiment, and Thos. Morrill captain of foot in Col. Cooke's. 26. Order, — upon the report from the Admiralty Committee, on petition of some merchants of St. Sebastian referred to them, as to seizing the Lady of Peace, laden with fish, — that the ship's lading ought to be made up as it was before the seizure, of good Newfound- land fish of the like kind, and oOl. allowed as reparation for the damage, out of the prize oifice. [I. 15, ^)^;. 1-6.] Dec. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. A summons to bo sent to Mr. Reynolds, under assay master of the Mint, to appear to answer for dangerous words spoken by him ; Nicholas Birch, Mi-. Hore, and Peter Fenton, to be also summoned to give their testimony against Reynolds. 2. The Admiralty Committee to consider the letter from Chelms- ford, concerning Capt. King, and take care that something may be ordered for his cure, and that he may be put into some better and more honourable employment, and some other put to command the ketch that was commanded by him ; also how the ketch may be employed for the safety of the coast, and the keeping up of the coasting trade. 3. Ml-. Carter's account recommended to the Revenue Committee, to consider of the arrears due, and of supplying him by sale of the leaden pipes which brought water to Windsor Castle, and out of such money as shall be paid in. 4. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Wanton, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Sir Hen. Vane to be a committee to consider a proposition to be offered to them. 5. A troop of 100 horse to be kept up in county Salop. 470 DOMESTIC 1650. ^°^- ^^^• Dec. 14. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Also a like troop in county Oxford. 8. Also a like troop in county Leicester. 9. The petition of the masters and owners of the ships trading to Newcastle referred to the Admiralty Committee. 10. Commissions to be granted to persons named by the Commis- sioners of the Militia for county Lincoln to be commanders. 11. Note to look about two months back for a letter from Mr. Kobinson of Scarborough, about the exchange of some sea prisoners. 12. To declare to Mr. Jessop that, upon his taking the engagement, and owning the present Government, Council will allow him [to exercise his ministry, provided that he do not return to Bristol, and that he approve himself by his future preaching to be well afi'ected to Government, when Council will give him due encouragement. 13. The Committee for Examinations to consider the letter from Sweden, and continuing the con-espondence, and giving encourage- ment to the party. 14. To write Col. Kich to cause 40 horse to be at Newmarket with all speed, for convoying the judges from thence to Norwich. [/. 15, pp. 6-9.] Dec. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Thomas Styles added to the Militia Commissioners for Kent. 2. Also Rich. Beale, who was formerly named without a Christian name. 3. Two troops of hoi'se to be kept up in Kent. 4. The petition of Greenstreet referred to the Committee for Examinations. 5. To write to tell the Governor of Southampton what has been written to the Portuguese arrived there, and that until he has signi- fied to Parliament or Council what is there directed, he is to treat him according to former directions. 6. To write the Militia Commissioners for Cheshire that Coimcil leaves it to them to choose officers for a troop of horse. 7. TheOrdnance Committee to send for Capt. Roberts, and examine him concerning his relinquishing the service ; and as they find cause, to secure him or otherwise, and report. 8. The committee for the affairs of Ireland and Scotland to send for the Treasurers-at-War, and confer with them concerning the con- dition of the army in Scotland, in reference to their pay, and as they shall find they are in arrear, to consider a speedy supply. 9. Mr. Frost, on conference with Monsr. Augier, to pay a certain man employed in France for his subsistence, not exceeding 20^. 10. The Admiralty Committee to stay the Swede's ship now in the Downs, and cause her to be brought into the river, and the passengers to be examined, to find what her design is. 13. The Admiralty Committee to send for the master builders, and such other carpenters as they think fit, and confer how the Sovereign, STATE PAPERS. 471 1650. Vol. XI. I^ec. 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) which is now a great charge and yet a useless ship, may be made serviceable. 14. Order on report from the Admiralty Committee, that the two Lixbec ships lately stayed be employed in the service, and that mean- time the Court of Admiralty proceed to their adjudication, of which the Admiralty judges are to have notice ; in case the ships be cleared, the owners shall be satisfied for the time they shall serve. Also to write the Navy Commissioners to fit out the said ships. 15. The Ordnance Committee to take care that 2,000 muskets, 100 backs, breasts, and potts, and 100 musketoons are furnished for the service of Ireland. 16. The Committees for Ordnance and Irish Affairs to confer about providing money for buying muskets for Ireland. 17. To write the Militia Commissioners of Norfolk to take care that the militia forces which are levied upon the hundi'eds adjoining Lynn and Yarmouth are serviceable to the garrisons, as there shall be occasion to use them for keeping the peace of the county ; the like to be sent to Suffolk and Yarmouth. 18. The Admiralty Committee to consider the condition of the • Portuguese prisoners here, and release or detain them as they see cause. 19. To write Mr. Wallop, and the rest of the Commissioners for Hampshire, to cause one troop of their horse militia to be in readi- ness for preserving the peace of the county, which is conceived to be endangered, and to desire them to take care that the riders are well affected to this Government, and that they receive orders fi-om the governor of Portsmouth for the services to which they shall be directed. 20. To write the Governor of Southampton to summons the county to go to Winchester, to demolish the castle and wall about it, so that it may not be used by the disaffected ; and likewise to send 40 of his garrison soldiers thither, to keep the peace there while the work is going on, and to let him know that the Militia Commis- sioners for the county have been ordered to sujiply him with 40 honest men, during their employment in that service. 21. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Hants to send 40 men, such as they can trust, to the garrison of Southampton, to remain there for some days, while some of that garrison are employed elsewhere, which men they are to pay while they remain there. 22. To write the Lord General that Council is informed the public service suffers prejudice by reason that Major Desborow, who commands for the western parts, has not the power of martial law, and to desire him to_,' send him a commission for that pur- pose. 23. The collectors for prize goods to cause the Portugal ship called the Crowned Lion to be appraised, that it may be set forth for the public service. 24. To write the Navy Commissioners to fit the said prize for service, and to change her name. 472 DOMESTIC 1650. ^'OL. XL Dec, 16. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2-5. To report to Parliament that Council finds it necessary, for preserving the peace of the southern parts, that the three troops of dragoons formerly raised for that service, and added to the estabUsh- ment by order of Parliament, should be continued for some time longer, and to move that they be continued three months ; also that two regiments of foot likewise raised for that service, under Cols. Heane and Bennet be continued four months longer. 26. To write the Army Committee to pay the troops of dragoons commanded by Captains Williams and Moyse six weeks' pay, out of the money remaining in their hands which was due to a third troop, put upon the establishment but not raised. [/. 15, pp- 11-16.] Dec. 17. Order in Parliament that the commissioners appointed to go to Ireland be at Milford Haven on the 25th inst., and that the Council of State give them notice accordingly. [/. 88, p. 56.] Dec. 17. Council op State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To send Col. Ingoldsby, at the Statute office over against Hatton House, Holborn, his warrant for filling his regiment, and supjjlying 600 arms. 2. The letters from the public minister of Portugal, with the answer proposed thereto, to be reported to Parliament by Sir W. Armyne. :j. The letter of Sir Chas. Coote, with others of 29 Nov., referred to the Irish Committee. 4. The demands of the parish of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, con- cerning assessments to lie gathered upon Whitehall, to be laid aside. 5. "The Admiralty Committee to bring in a name for the Portu- guese ship, now called the Crowned Lion. 6. The proportions of ammunition for Ireland mentioned in a note by Mr. Rowe allowed, and warrants to be issued for that purpose. 7. Capt. Badiley appointed commander of the squadron going to the North. 9. The examinations of Jervois leferred to the Committee for Examinations. 10. To write the High Court at Norwich to forbear the trial of certain persons, until further order. 12. Capt. Thos. Terbervile to have 121., and the Committee for Scotch Affairs to consider wlieru it may lie had. 13. The propositions of the Commissioners for Compositions to be reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Mildmay. 14. Mr. Peters to preach every Lord's Day in the afternoon, in the absence of Mr. Owen, and have the same allowance until the 16th of February, as Mr. Owen and Mr. Sterry ; and when Mr. Owen returns, a fit day is to be thought upon for the preaching of a lecture. 15. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Stapley, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to confer with Mr. Peters and Mr. Sterry, concerning their praying every day before the sitting down of the STATE PAPERS. 473 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 17. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Council, and likewise concerning the reading of some Scripture, and expounding the same before sermon. 16. The petition of Thos. Violet, goldsmith, of London, lefeiixd to the Council for Trade. 17. The petition of Sir John Wintour, desiring his liberty from the Tower, laid aside. [/. 15, pji). 17-19.] Dec. 18. C)rder of Parliament — upon the question that a safe-conduct be granted for the pulilic minister of Portugal to come to London forth- with— that it be referred to the Council of State to prepare the safe-conduct for Joao de Guimarees, sent from the King of Portugal to the commonwealth of England, to be signed by Mr. Speaker. [/. 88, 2^- 56.] Dec. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Mayor of Cambridge and Aldermen Timbs and Blackley to examine 2. The biU of exchange drawn by Lieut.-Col. Kalph Cobbet, on Council referred to the Committee for Scotch affairs, who, if they find it just, are to report where the money is to be had. 3. One troop of 100 horse to be kept up in county Northampton, notwithstanding the former order, and a letter to be written to the commissioners to be careful of putting good riders upon the horses they keep together, and to disperse them in such parts of the country as may be most for the public service. 4. The petition of Thomas Frampton referred to the Committee for Examinations. 5. Ordei' upon the petition of Edw. Archer, minister, of county Oxford, that notwithstanding any former order of Council, his case be left to other firoper judicature, according to rules given them by Parliament, and that it be declared to the petitioner that Council leaves him to make his defence before whom he shall be called to answer. 6. To write the Governor of Windsor Castle to deHvcr to Mr. Carter, surveyor of works, all the leaden pipes which have been taken up near Windsor Castle ; and in case there be any remaining in the ground which are useless, to assist by the countenance of some soldiers in taking them up. 7. The Lord Chief Baron, Col. Purefoy, Col. Stapley, and Mr. Challoner to be a committee to examine who was the author and printer of a book called " A True and exact relation of the pres- sures of the North, &c." 8. To inform John Musgrave, in answer to his petition and papel's, that so much thereof as concehis Sir Arthur Hesilrigge does not belong to the cognizance of Council, as Sir Arthur is an M.P., and therefore they leave him to prosecute the same Where it is proper. 9. A copy of the petition of John Musgrave, with the papers 474 DOMESTIC 1650. ^OL- ^I- Dec. 18. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) annexed, and of Council's answer, to be sent to Sir Arthur Hesil- rigge. 10. A troop of 100 horse to be kept up in county Bucks. 11. The petition of Edw. Watts referred to the Irish Committee to consider what should be bestowed on him, and whether any use may be made of his propositions. 12. The petition of Martin Noel and Robt. Wilding referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. The petition of Thos. Hopkinson, apothecary of London, referred to the Irish Committee, and he being weU deserving, Council recommend him to furnish medicaments, if Council have occasion to use any for public affairs. [/. 15, 2'>P- 20-22.] Dec. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. To-morrow appointed to hear what is offered by Jeremy Cole, on behalf of Lincolnshire. 4. The committee formerly appointed to confer with Sir Balthazar Gerbier to be revived, and meet next Monday, to confer with him concerning some passages between the late King and the noblemen of Flanders. 5. To inform Nich. Opey, in answer to his petition, that Council wiU not alter any of their orders in the case, and that they leave him to prosecute his claim to two-thirds in the Admiralty Court, according to law. 7. To write the Army Committee to pay the Cheshire troop for three months to come, according to the number of 100 horse. 8. To send to John Musgrave to attend a committee of Council on Saturday. 9. The petition of Francis Boyton, prisoner in the Gatehouse, referred to the Committee of Examinations, who are to bail or dis- miss him, as they think fit. 10. To inform Jacob Abling, in answer to his petition, that the matter is more proper to be addressed to Parliament. II. The Ordnance Committee to provide 200 firelock muskets for the garrisons of Lynn and Yarmouth. 12. Col. Wauton to repair to Norwich, to assist in the High Court of Justice which is to sit there for the trial of rebels, the charges of his journey to be defrayed out of the public money in Mr. Starkey's hands. 13. Mr. Robinson to Write to fit persons in Yorkshire to examine Denton, a pirate, lately taken, and now prisoner at Carlisle, and return the examinations to Council. 14. Also to write the Governor of Carlisle to keep Denton safe, he being a dangerous person, and to be tried for his life. 15. Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Challoner, and Col. Purefoy to fae a committee to examine the Complaint of a keeper of Windsor, against Broughton. 17. The proposals of Col. Nich. Devereux referred to the Irish Committee. STATE PAPERS. 4,15 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 19. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 20. 121. to be paid to Capt. Thomas Terbervile, out of the incident moneys of the Council. [/. 15, ^jp. 23-27.] Dec. 19. 115. Account by the trustees for sale of Deans and Chapters' lands, of incidental expenses ; similar to that of 28 November, but with some reduction in the charges ; total, 38,718?. 9s. 6^d., towards which 33,000?. was received by warrants from the Council of State and the order of Parliament, leaving 5,718?. 9s. 6^d. still owing. [10 pages.] Dec, 20. Order in Parliament that 100?. be forthwith paid to the wife of Major Rich. Stephens, upon account of his arrears, and that the Council of State give order for payment thereof, for the benefit of herself and her children. [I. 88, p. 56.] Dec. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Downhall, Mi-. Drake, and — Bugburie, citizens of London, to attend to-morrow at Whitehall, to give an account of their laying an arrest upon Capt. Geo. Martin, while there was an injunction upon him to attend the Council of State from day to day. 2. The keeper of the Poultry Counter to bring Geo. Martin before Council to-morrow, by 9 a.m. 3. The two letters of the Lord General from Edinburgh, — concern- ing the recruiting of the captains' companies, which marched with Major Audley into Scotland, and concerning 100?. to be repaid to him, which he advanced to the troop of Surrey gone to Scotland, — referred to the Committee for Scotch affairs. 4. To write the justices of peace for county Warwick, acknow- ledging their letter and examinations concerning Bird, and to desire them to bind over prosecutor and witnesses, and Bird, to appear at the next sessions. 5. The letter of Lieut.-Col. Reade, from Poole, with the paper enclosed, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 6. To write Col. Mackworth and the rest of the Militia Commis- sioners of Salop to apprehend Mr. Cooke, minister of Drayton, Council having ordered him to be sent for in safe custody ; also to send up the examinations, and bind over the most material witnesses to appear at the High Court of Justice against him. 7. The letter of Capt. John Mildmay of the 17th inst. referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider the prizes therein men- tioned, and the preparation of some ships at Brest in France. 8. The business of the forces to be kept up in county Oxford to be considered next Tuesday. 9. Major-Gen. Desborow to attend to-morrow, as to the forces to be kept up in county Devon. ] 0. To write the Commissioners of county Devon to provide foi* Capt. Foxworthy as for other officers, according to the Act and former instructions. 11. The order of Parliament concerning the convoying of mer- 476 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 20. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) chant ships referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to meet to-morrow by 8 a.m. concerning it. 12. Sir Wm. Armyne to report to Parliament that Council, — con- sidering the usefulness of the office of Records in the Tower, not only to particular men, but to the commonwealth, and finding that the said office is now in charge of Mr. Selden, into whose hands it was sequestered by order of Parliament of 27 October 1643, and that Mr. CoUett and Mr. Riley continue under clerks under Mr. Selden, as they did under Sii- John Burroughs, and that Mr. Selden receives the profits of the said office ; but that, by reason of putting down the court of Wards, the profitable part of that office is taken away, so as those that attend have no means of subsistence, and thus those records are in danger to be rendered useless, or lost, or disordered, — proposes that the said office be continued where it is ; that Mr. Riley remain vmder clerk there, with a salary of 200Z. a year in lieu of all fees ; and that the house adjoining to the office, called Bowyer's House, be appointed for a dwelling to those who attend the said office, it having formerly been used for that purpose. Also that the officers entrusted be required to cause a calendar to be made of the said records, to be given in to Parlia- ment, to be kept by such as Parliament shall appoint clerk or comptroller upon the said records, to prevent the loss or embezzle- ment of any of them. [/. 15, pp. 29-32.] Dec. 20. Report [of the Committee of Examinations] on the charge against Sir Lionel Pilkington, that the Commissioners of Sequestrations should proceed against him as to the matter of delinquency, and the Attorney-General draw up an indictment against him at the Upper Bench, for that part which contains scandalous words against the Lord, the State, and their public minister, and that he have his liberty, on recognizance of 1,000L for himself, and two sureties in 5 00 J. each, for his appearance u^pon notice, and good behaviour. [/. 15, pp. 32, 33.] Dec. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. One troop of 100 horse to be kept in county Berks. 2. Sir Peter Wentworth, Col. Morley, and Mr. Robinson to look over such letters as have been sent from the several counties, and see what counties have levied the moneys for the militia by virtue of the Act, and what it is, and how much has been expended, and what remains ; and letters to be written to the several counties, according as they have acted. 3. The committee that meets with the army officers to consider of the free quarter taken by the marching of soldiers, and what is fit to be done for prevention. 4. Sir Gilbert Pickering added to the committee appointed to consider the papers sent from Scotland to the Lord General. 5. To write the commissioners of county Devon to return an account of what they have done upon the Council's letter for the drawing of their forces together. STATE PAPERS. 477 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 21. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Order upon the petition of Jas. Gallache and others, that they have liberty to trade, as others of the English nation have. 7. The abuse in cutting down timber in Windsor Forest referred to the committee lately appointed to that pru'pose, to whom are added Col. Morley and Mr. Martin, and they are to cause Capt. Aldrich, John Walden, and John Butler to appear before them, to answer for spoiling the said woods. S. Hump. Broughton, lately restrained for spoiling wood in Windsor Forest, dismissed on security. D. The paper of Mr. Eerier of Hull, propounding the sending of provisions to the army in Scotland, referred to the Irish Committee ; Mr. Rider is to attend them. 10. Francis Coire, and the examination against him, to be sent to the Recorder of London, who is to examine witnesses, and commit him to prison, to be proceeded against according to law. 11. Geo. ToAvnsend to be committed to the Gatehouse, for adher- ing to the enemies of the commonwealth. 12. The testimonies against Lord Craven, as to his adhering to Chas. Stuait, to be transmitted to the Commissioners for comiiosi- tions, who are to proceed thereupon according to the rules given them by Parliament. 13. Hen. Beedle to have his liberty, taking the engagement, and entering into recognizance in 500?., and two suieties in 2001. each, for his good behaviour and appearance on summons. 14. This day week appointed foi- considering Mr. Musgrave's business, and he to attend. 15. Mr. Drake to be dismissed, Council being satisfied with his answer to what was oljjected against him, for laying an arrest upon Mr. Martin while an order of the Council was upon him to appear from day to day. 16. The sheriffs of London required to set at liberty Geo. Martin, lately imprisoned up(jn an action nf debt, C'ouncil having for- merly ordered him to appear before them upon a business of con- cern to the State, and to attend them from day to day concerning it, such order not being yet taken off, as the business is not con- cluded. 18. The business of Mr. Martin to be consiilered next Wednesday. 20. The petition of Edw. Hales laid aside. [/. 15, pp. 33-30.] Dec. 21. 116. Capt. Lionel Lane to Col. Rich. Deane, Admiral and General The Gtirland, of the Fleet. In obedience to a precept from Lord General Cromwell, Lcith lioad. j-^^. j^peedily. fitting out the Scotch vessel lately taken prize here, I have ordered my lirother John Lane to command her, and also to fit her out as a man-of-war, to bo employed upon the coast. It appears, by the examination of the master before the Judge Advo- cate, that u];)on the approach of our army and ships, he sailed from Leith (to which place his vessel belonged), with a cargo of meal for Allaway, and ha\iug unladen and taken in a cargo of coals, he left for Dundee, but went into .Bmmt Island, where he remained until 478 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. the 12th instant; and upon leaving there, was taken in Kerkandy Bay. Captains Kendall and Holland sailed hence last evening, and I have ordered Capt. Tille to lay about the Bas, and Capt. Yate to ride above Burnt Island to the westward, so as to stop such boats or vessels as pass to and from the enemy. It has now pleased God to deliver to my Lord General Edinburgh Castle, a place of such strength that, had not God possessed the enemy with a spirit of fear, it might for a long time have been an obstacle to the further proceedings of our army here ; but his castle, the pride and glory of his nation, and the strength and refuge of the enemy, is now surrendered, without the loss of any of our army. It was surrendered on the 19th inst., and they are to march out next Tuesday eight miles, and there lay down their arms. Enclosed is an account of the provisions received from Mr. King of Harwich, as also of what is wanting ; the casks were so bad that there was much leakage of his beer, and the bread was such that we were forced to cast away 2,000 lbs. ; some of the other provi- sions, not being fit to eat, we have refused and returned ; what we have taken of him, if we could get other, we should not eat, and we daily find 10, 12, or 20 pieces of beef wanting in a cask. Capt. Yonge has just returned, and I have just received your letter to come in with the ship, which I will do as soon as she comes to my hands. [2 pages. Enclosing, 116. I. Accoibnt by Hen. Marten, purser, of the provisions tvant- ing of the proportion which ought to have been sent by Mr. King for 600 men for tiuo months, exclusive of luhat is short in the casks delivered on board. [1 p>o,96-] Dec. 22. 117. Letter of Attorney by Charles Lord Stanhope, constituting Hen. Robinson, of London, merchant, his agent, and authorising him to cause a petition to be drawn up in his name to the Council of State, praying them to consider each man's title that lays claim to his right to the foreign letter office, and to prosecute the matter as he shall find expedient, for recovery of the ofiice to his Loi'dship's use ; and promising, for himself and his heirs, administrators, and assigns to let Robinson and his heirs and assigns quietly enjoy the sole use thereof, and take one half of the clear profits. [Copy, i 2xige.] Dec. 2:1 Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Note to search for letters from the Militia Commissioners, as to raising money in the several counties for the charge of their militia. 2. The petition of John Tottie, marinei', referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. The petition of Col. Geo. Crompton, referred to the Ordnance Committee, to consider of a supply for the places commanded by him. 4. The petition of M. De Beauvoir to be considered next Friday. STATE PAPERS. 479 1650. Vol. XL Dec. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedingis (cont.) 5. To write Col. Syler to march with his regiment of foot towards Scotland. 6. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Lincoln to pay Col. Syler one month's pay for his regiment upon their marching out of the country, and to recruit the 300 men wanting out of the county, and add the .30 horse raised in Holland to Captain Dowman's troop. 7. Sir Hen. Vane added to the Militia Commissioners for county Lincoln. 8. Sir Henry Vane recommended to the Lord Commissioners of the Great Seal, to be commissionated justice of peace for county Lincoln. 9. Two troops of horse to be kept up in county Lincoln. 10. An extract of Mr. Fisher's letter concerning Rupert's ships to be reported to Parliament. 11. The Scotch Committee to send for Capt. Eoberts, and confer with him concerning his going to Scotland, to play the gi-eat mortar pieces there. 12. The propositions of Mr. Browne, gunfounder, accepted, and the 1001. to be paid him within a month after his contract, to be charged upon the 50,000Z. upon the Excise. 13. Order — upon the report of the Admiralty judges concerning the ship of Gottenburg surprised by the Fairfax, commanded by Capt. Lawson, — that the Admiralty judges adjudicate the cause according to law. 14. Mr. Scott's letter from Edinburgh to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Bond. 16. Mr. Milton to print the treatise which he has written, in answer to a late book written by Salmasius, against the proceedings of the commonwealth. 17. So much of Col. Birch's letter as complains of piracies com- mitted in the Irish seas referred to the Admiralty Committee. 18. The letter of Major Rich. Stevens referred to the Irish Com- mittee. 19. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Hants to send 40 men to Hampton for securing that place, while the governor there sends 40 men to Winchester to attend the demolition of Winchester Castle, and to summon the county to assist in such demolition. 20. The arrears due to a person sent to Sweden to do service to the commonwealth to be paid him, and Mr. Frost to see this done out of monies as are in his hands for the use of Council. 21. The Ordnance Committee to contract for 300 backs, breasts, and pots, and 200 cases of pistols, and give order for securing 60 of each in the Tower, and the rest in some other place convenient to the service to which they are appointed. 22. W. Martin, of York, referred to the Committee for Examina- tions. 480 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 23. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) 23. The papers of Mr. Simon and Mr. Violet referred to the Mint Committee. 24. Meantime a letter to be written to the Warden of the Mint, to cause the coining presses in the hands of Eamage to be deli- vered to Mr. Simon, chief graver, and a warrant to be sent to Eamage to deliver the engines and presses to Mr. Simon, without dispute or delay. 25. Sir Wm. Masham to request Parliament — in regard of fre- quent informations of the great 'desire and expectation of the well affected in divers counties, touching the oppressions of maUgnant landlords, and the sufferings thereby of thousands of widows and orphans of such as have lost their lives in the service, and as the judges in their circuits have given notice of the intention of Parlia- ment to pass a bill for relief in such cases — to take the said Bill into consideration, that redress may be had. 26. Order upon considering a bill of exchange, di'awn by Lieut.- Col. Cobbet on Council for 329?., to Arnold Beake, merchant, for value received at Yarmouth from Geo. England, which was disbursed for freight and charge in shipping soldiers for Scotland, that the same being before the committee of officers, who can best satisfy the Council of the occasion and reason thereof, that committee take order or propound the way for satisfying the same. 27,. Order that the proposals of John Browne, gunfounder, for easting 100 pieces of iron and 10 of brass ordnance for battery, the State finding metal for the bi'ass, be approved, and that the ordnance officers contract with him accordingly, viz., to have for the said 100 iron pieces 20Z. a ton, and for the 10 brass pieces 27?. 6s. a ton ; 1,000?. to be paid within a month, 500Z. on the delivery of the first guns ; one-half the remainder on delivery of the whole, and the remainder three months after ; the ordnance officers to give him the dimensions of the 100 iron pieces according to the list pi'esented by them to the Ordnance Committee, and the lengths for the brass pieces. [/. 15, pp. 37-43.] Dec. 24. Order in Parliament, that the Spanish ambassador have audience with the House on Tuesday next at 11 o'clock. That Sii' Oliver Fleming, master of the ceremonies, attend the ambassador to the House,j,and that the Council of State consider how the ambassador may be brought to his audience, and take care the same is done accordingly. [/. 88, p. 57.] Dec. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Earl of Salisbuiy to be one of those desired to accompany the Spanisli ambassador to his audience on Thursday next. 2. Also Sir Peter Wentworth and Sir Hen. Mildmay. 3. To send to Col. Berkstead to cause a sufficient number of his regiment to lie on duty as a guai'd, from the great gate of the Palace Yard to the Hall door on Thursday next. 4. The horse that are in town of Col. Saunders' regiment to be STATE PAPERS. 481 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 24. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) mounted and armed on that day, and placed in a bodj'- at the broad place at Whitehall. 5. Major-General Harrison to see these orders put in execution. 6. The examinations concerning Mr. Saul, in the hands of Capt. Bishop, to be sent to the High Court of Justice, now sitting at Norwich. 7. Mr. Sands to send for the letters that were to be delivered to Sir Hen. Hyde, and deliver them to Council. , 8. The letter from the mariners of Poole referred to the Admiralty Committee. 9. Lord Grey and Sir Gilbert Pickering to do as they judge fit about liveries for the coachman and postilion for the State's coach, and for harness for the horses. 10. The petition of John Cooke, Chief Justice of the Province of Minister, referred to the Irish Committee, to consider the allegations therein and report. 11. The petition of John Wall, master of the Castle frigate, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. The resolution formerly made, concerning Mr. Strickland's going over to the Provincial States of Holland, and in the condition he formerly went thither, to be forborne. 14. The petition of Hen. Stephens, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 16. The Committee for Whitehall to inform themselves, by what means they think fit, of the several lodgers in Whitehall. 17. Mr. Carter to give order that a necessary house be erected at the further corner of the orchard, upon the Thames, for the use of those parts of Whitehall. 18. Sir Oliver Fleming to let the several persons mentioned in a list given him know, that Council desires to send their coaches to Salisbury House next Thursday, by 8 a.m., to fetch the Spanish Ambassador to Parliament, to have audience. 19. To write the Kevenue Committee to pay 4<8l. 8s. lie?, to the men who were employed in repairing the garden at Whitehall. 20. Col. Berkstead to select 300 soldiers of his regiment for twisting the hay to be sent to Scotland, and the Treasurers-at-war to pay 2001. to Capt. Hen. Dorney, for 6f/. a day extra pay to each soldier so employed. 21. Order to be given to the Customs' ofiicers at the port of HuU, to permit Thos. Vincent and Lucas Lucie to export 1,000 quarters of wheat to Leith for Scotland, free of duty. 22. The recruiting of the captains' companies of Col. Gibbons' regiment, which marched with Major Audley into Scotland, referred to the Committee of Ofiicers. [/. 15, pp. 43-46.] Dec. 24. 118. Sir Geo. Radclifie to Sec. Nicholas. I earnestly entreat you Rhenen. to be here on Saturday or Sunday next, as the Duke of York has a great desire to speak with you, and commanded me to write, [i page-] ^ H H 482 DOMESTIC 1650. Vo^- ^I- Dec. 24. 119. Ajion. [to Secretary Nicholas]. Paris. ******* The Duke of Buckingham assured him that Hen. Rainsford brought the King's chiding letters to the Duke of York, for leaving France contrary to his consent. At the Louvre, they seem very confident, nay offer to lay wagers, that Lord Jermyn brings back the Duke of York, and ground their opinion upon his having taken bills with him for 1,200 pistoles, a sum far beyond the expense of his joxu'ney. Sir John Berkley says it had been very fit for the Duke of York to be in the French army when this battle was fought. He is the man that goes to the French Court, and acts my Lord Jermyn's part in State affairs. Dr. Goff'is the secretary. Lady Shannon, attended by Lord Hawley, is gone to Normandy, to meet her husband, and Harry Progers also waits upon her. Mr. Bennet is like to prevail little in Savoy. The prize from is called the Marmaduke, and has 128 guns, and is 400 tons. Pray acquaint Mr. Attorney Her- bert with all that concerns Prince Rupert, and he will easily procure you a sight of the relation of the Prince's difficult voyage Per vurios casus, per tot discrirm/vna. Pray signify to the Earl of Nor- wich that this day I have sent letters to the Hague for him, and tell my brother Walter that his letter to his brother at St. Malo is sent away. I acknowledge yours of -^ Dec, and wonder how any of mine have missed you, as those that went to the post with it are safely arrived. Your packet to Sir G. [Radcliffe] is forwarded. Mr, Tre- thewy will doubtless refund the post of the enclosed from Spain. There is a report that Lord Jermyn intends going to Scotland. Mr. P. Church thanks you for so kindly mentioning him. How used the King and Admiral to divide the lOths and 15ths; as for example, out of 100^., how much to each ? [2| pages. Much defaced, and infnperfect.'] Dec. 25. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Capt. Nicholls referred to the Committee for Ambassadors, who are to consider of what use the office of marshal of the ceremonies may be, and report. 2. lOZ. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Rich. Thomas, late bellringer, and be recommended for admission to the hospital at Westminster. 3. Report on an order of Parliament of 22 November — referring it to Council to consider the most effectual way for bringing in the remainder of the moneys to be raised by sale of fee-farm rents not yet contracted for, — that the best way for the speedy selling of those lands, and gaining ready money for them, will be by admitting the doubling of public faith biUs in the purchasing of those rents, and that they be not sold under years' purchase. 4. The Council concur with the report from the Committee for Examinations, concerning the prosecution of such as were taken at mass this day, at the house of Monsr. Crouelle, who pretends to be an agent from the French king. 5. Peter Devoir, taken prisoner at Scarborough, referred to the Committee for Examinations. STATE PAPERS. 483 1660. Vol. XL Dec. 25. Council of State. Daj^'s Proceediags {coni) 6. Capt. Falconbridge, John Carter, Mr. Manley, and Mr. Gookyn to repair to a house in Long Acre, where certain persons are now under guard who were there hearing mass, and take their recognizances to (appear for further examination, and to be responsible to law, and then to dismiss them for the present. 7. Sir John Lenthall to appear to-morrow at 3 p.m. 8. Lord Morley to be also present with his papers, by which he pretends to have hcense from Sii- John LenthaU to be out of prison ; meantime he is to be in the custody of the serjeant-at-arms attend- ing Council. 9. The business of the next summer's fleet to be further con- • sidered to-morrow. 10. Monsr. CroueHe to depart out of the limits of the common- wealth within 10 days, and have a pass for that purpose. 11. The last part of Col. Wanton's letter of the 22nd instant referred to the Irish and Scotch Committee. 12. The guard put upon the house of Monsr. CroueUe to be with- drawn, and he left to enjoy his house and goods remaining therein. 13. The certificates from the Commissioners of Customs, in the cases of Jacob WiUet, William Legg, and Nich. Kelk, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 14. Major Neave added to the Militia Commissioners for Norfolk, and Theop. Vaughan of Beccles to those of Suffolk. 15. Cols. Morley and Hutchinson, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. ChaUoner, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Eobinson added to the committee appointed to speak with Sir Ealph Maddeson about the Mint ; Mi\ ChaUoner and Sir Jas. Harrington to take care of this business. [/. 15, 2jp. 47-50.] Dec. 25. 120. Ben. Oldfield to Col. Conway. I am not weU, and dare not venture out. I send you 201. in 20s. pieces by my man. I have been obliged to use the gold, but can get you enough at Qd. in the pound. My man's receipt will be a sufficient discharge for what you pay him. With receipt by Danl. Foxcroft for 30Z. in part pay- ment of 53Z. due by Col. Conway to Oldfield. [\ page.] Dec. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Morley and Mr. Twesel referred to Mr. Falconbridge and the rest of the justices of peace to whom others were last night referred, to be examined by them concerning their being at mass at Monsr. CroueUe's house. 2. To write Sir Thos. Walsingham, Col. Blount, Col. Twisleton, and Wm. Skinner, MUitia Commissioners for county Kent, that the Council have transmitted their information to the committee of plundered ministers, and that they are to bind over the prosecutors to appear before the said committee, and take recognizances of Hen. Symons of Southfleet and John Pemberton of Charlton to appear before Council and be of good behaviour. H H 2 484 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^I- Dec. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) 3. To write the committee at Haberdashers' Hall to issue a warrant to the treasurer there, to pay the wife of Major Rich. Stephens lOOZ., as appointed by order of Parliament. 4. The Committee for Ambassadors to provide a fit coach for entertaining ambassadors, either by buying a new one, or that which was propounded, if fit for the service, as also such horses as they conceive proper. 5. Order, upon the report from the Admiralty Committee, con- cerning Geo. Chappel and others, and Robert Wright, referring to them to examine whether Wright has 'not already been rewarded ; and if not, to report what they think fit to be done for him, not exceeding the proportion of the allowance of Parliament for services at sea. 6. The former account given in, concerning the charge of survey- ing the deans and chapters' lands, and that given in this day, to be considered next Saturday. 7. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Lord Chief Baron, JVLr. Mar- tin, Mr. Challoner, and Lord Commissioner Lisle to be a committee to search the book of Parliament, to see what has been ordered for restraining the resort of English people to ambassadors' houses, to hear mass. 8. Lord Chief-Justice Rolle, Col. Morley, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Heveningham, Sir Wm. Masham, Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Mr. Bond, Mr. Gurdon, Sir Wm. Armyne, and the Lord Chief Baron, to be a committee to examine the business of Lord Morley and Sir John Lenthall, and any other of like nature, with power to send for papers, witnesses, and records, and to report with all speed to Council, that they may consider the abuses com- plained of in order to redress thereof; Mr. Robinson to take care hereof. 9. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report to Parliament that Council have received informations that there was very wilful and strict obser- vation of the day commonly called Christmas Day, throughout the cities of London and Westminster, by a general keeping of shops shut up ; and that there were contemptuous speeches used by some in favour thereof, which Council conceives to be upon the old grounds of superstition and malignancy, and tending to the avowing of the same, and contempt of the present laws and Government, and therefore request Parliament to consider further provisions and penalties for abolishing and punishing those old superstitious obser- vations, and meeting with such malicious contradiction of offenders in that behalf Also that they have received information of frequent resort and exercise of the idolatrous mass, to the great dishonour of Almighty God, notorious bieach of the laws, and scandal of the Government, wherein they have already taken some course, and desire Parliament to take that matter also into consideration, for further remedies and suppression of that idolatry. That Council are also informed that the arms and pictures of the STATE PAPERS. 485 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 26. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) late King stUl remain in several churches and halls, and upon the gates and other public places of the city of London, and request ParHament to appoint some person to see the same taken down and defaced, and give an account of the execution of the same within a limited time. 10. The bill of Edw. Fleetwood for 31?. 3s., for lading ordnance stores from the Tower for the army in Scotland, to be paid out of the incident money of Council, as also 50Z. more for his care and pains in attending for 18 weeks in lading ships, and his hazards at sea, being twice employed by the Lord General to take care of the sick soldiers to Berwick and Newcastle, by reason of which he also contracted a sickness. [/. 15, pp. 61 56.] Dec. 26. 121. Miles Woodshawe to [Lord Conway]. I have been with Mr. Bish, but cannot find anything concerning Sir Jno. Conyers. I send a note of a book of yours, which Mr. Bish borrowed of a gentleman, and it is so hard to come by that he believes it was stolen from you, as it has your arms on it. Col. Ashbumham presents his service, and says the reason why his niece has not yet sat is because she has been very little in town, but after the holidays, she wiU be in town agam and will then sit. The note I sent you from Mr. Bee was the catalogue of your books that were stolen. No money has come from Warwickshire as yet, but I have sent you 101. by the carrier. Con- cerning your clothes, if you will send me a pattern of cloth, and a note from your tailor there of what you must have for them, I believe they will be better made there than here. I cannot send the picktooths, oil, and wax candles untU next week ; I am not yet satisfied concerning the two men, but by next week shaU give you an account of them. [1 page^ Dec. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. To report to Parliament that Col. Berkstead's regiment has been recruited to 2,000 men. 2. Mr. Holland to move Parliament that order may be given to the Army Committee for payment of Col. Berkstead's regiment at 2,000 men, from the time they were last recruited. 3. Col. Deane to take an account of the letter brought to Chas. Vane from Lisbon, by his servant, and examine him concerning the usage of Englishmen taken prisoners by the Portuguese there, and also take informations of Alderman Pennington, or of any others who can speak or produce any letters to that effect, and bring them to Council, so that Parliament may have an account thereof 4. The Admiralty Committee to give an accoimt of the number of ships to be employed in next summer's fleet, and of the several squadrons as they are intended to be employed. -■). To write Col. Blake to take seven ships out of those now with him, to be added to those to be brought to him by Capt. Penn. 6. The Committee for Irish and Scotch affairs to provide twelve months' victuals for 200 men, for Edinburgh Castle, and wheat, 486 DOMESTIC 1650. ^«^- ^^- Dec. 27. Council of State. Day's Proceedings (cont.) money, and all the provisions necessary for the army, in which they are to take special care that no endeavour or diligence be wanting. 7. 101. to be paid by Mr. Frost to a man employed by Mr. Scott at Ostend. 8. The Committee which meets with the army officers and the Ordnance Committee to consider the propositions propounded for supplying the artillery train in Scotland. 9. The letter from the Militia Commissioners for county Somerset, with a copy of a letter from London, signed John Ashe, to be reported to Parliament by Lord Grey. 10. To write the Governor and the Militia Commissioners for the Isle of Wight to cause Cardinal Goodman of Freshwater, and Edw. Benchal of Newport, to depart out of the island within 14 days, unless they take the engagement. 11. Order upon report from the Ordnance Committee as to sending six brass guns to Scotland, that as there are so many guns taken in Edinburgh Castle, Council do not think fit to send them, conceiving there may be some found there which may be serviceable. 13. The examination of Mr. Deane referred to the Committee for Examinations. 14. To search for a report from the Admiralty, concerning two Lubec ships, ordered to be employed in the service of the State. 15. Eeference of the proposals of Col. Nich. Devereux, touching the office of provost marshal of Leinster, to the Lord Deputy of Ireland, who is upon the place, and therefore Council do not think fit to do anything thereupon. 19. Order that the increase of Is. in the pound for the salaries of agents employed in getting in the arrears of the ordinance for 20,OOOL a month for Ireland, be allowed them for all moneys brought in by them from 24th July last; also that, upon the petition of Wm. Hawkins, agent for county Devon, the said increase of allow- ance be extended to him for all moneys brought in from 1st May last ; and for the agent of county Wilts, the increase to commence from 25th Sept. last, and warrants to be made to the treasurers of the said ordinance accordingly. [/. 16, 2^P- 27-61.] Dec. 27. [Order in the Ordnance Committee] to request warrants from John Jackson to Major-General Harrison, for sundry stores delivered into the stores, of which the following is an abstract, viz. : — £ s. d. For muskets, pistols, and holsters - 1,012 14 2 For a flag for Tilbury Fort 3 For 1,600 pair of holsters for pistols de- livered into the stores - 266 13 4 For 375 barrels of powder - 1,725 For 80 ells of canvas - 6 6 8 For 160 of ordinary pairs of horse harness and 10 of extraordinary harness 102 STATE PAPERS. 487 1650. Vol. XI. £ s. 2,899 7 72 10 15 783 1 d. 4 Si 32 2 15 17 14 15 For provisions not named For eight bare hides For gunners' tools - For provisions for the Artillery Train For 400 shovels and spades, and 24 lan- terns For six coils and 60 fathoms of various ropes For ilint stones [/. 15, pp. 62-66.] Dec. 28. CouKCiL of State. Day's Proceedings. 1. Edwards, prisoner in the Gatehouse, referred to the Committee of Examinations, to bail him if they see cause, in such sum and with such sureties as they judge fit 2. The High Court of Justice to proceed to the trial of Edward Aston, John Holmes, Geo. Newsam, Rich. Culpache, alias Culpeper, and Ph. Spooner. 3. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Hants that Cotmcil approve the examinations taken by them, and that they are to secure Sir Rich. Norton forthwith, and proceed in the exami- nation of that business, for further discovery of that design, as also to secure Sii- William Courtney, and Sir Hump. Bennet. 4. To write the high sheriff of Yorkshire to be assistant by his ofEcersHo the Militia Commissioners, in dispersing their orders. 5. To recommend to the special care of Colonel Berkstead, as justice of the peace, to prevent the resort to mass at the house of Count Egmont, in Holborn, and cause the priest or priests saying mass to be apprehended, and them and aU present at mass to be examined and proceeded against according to law, and certify what is done. [/. 15, ^j5. 67, 68.] Dec. 30. Council of State Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Militia Commissioners for county Bucks, enclosiag a copy of the petition, and desiring that petitioner may not be required to send in any more horse than he has ah'eady done, and that the fine laid upon him be taken off. 2. So much of the Lord General's letter from Edinburgh as con- cerns the guns referred to the Ordnance Committee. 2a. So much as relates to provisions referred to the Committee for Irish and Scotch affairs. 3. The surveyor of works to take down aU the arms of Monarchy in Whitehall, or any other of the public Houses, with all speed. 4. To write the lord mayor and court of aldermen to take down the pictures and arms of the late Bang in the churches, halls, or other places. 5. To virrite Sir Wm. Constable that Council does not conceive it advantageous for the captains of the garrison at Gloucester to be captains of the county militia, it not being allowed in other parts, and that he is therefore to think of some others fit for those commands. 488 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont.) 6. The letters from the High Court of Justice at Norwich, con- cerning the proceedings of that court, to be reported to Parliament by Sir Hen. Mildmay. 7. Mr. Tresham, now brought up from Northamptonshire, to be committed to the serjeant-at-arms, and Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Mr. Challoner, and Mr. Holland to be a committee to examine him. 9. Mr. Heveningham and Mr. Robinson to be a committee to con- sider the Act mentioned in the draft of a letter presented to Council by Mr. Corbet, concerning the raising money for maintenance of the pirates brought to this country. 10. Another letter to be written the Militia Commissioners for CO. Hants, to proceed without further delay to the demolition of Winchester Castle. 11. The list of names given in by Mr. Lechmere for Militia Com- missioners for Worcestershire to be shown to the Lord Chief Baron, and if he approves of them, instructions to be sent to them. 12. The petition of the W. frigate recommended to the Navy Committee, who are to examine the demands made, and give satis- faction as they iind to be just. 13. The committee that meets with the army officers to consider the propositions of Major-Gen. Desborow, and the charge which the provisions for the western garrisons may amount to, and the way of raising money for them. 14. Col. Morley and Col. Stapley added to the Committee for Examinations. 15. The petition of Francis Van Hocht refei-red to the Admiralty Committee. 16. To write the Mayor of Marlborough, enclosing an abstract of the complaint of Thos. Cox against John Rennolds, and to desire him to examine the latter, and such as can testify against him, and bind over both prosecutor and witness to the next sessions, and take bail of Rennolds to appear. 17. John Jelfe, prisoner in Newgate, to be discharged upon good bail taken by Mr. Frost. 18. This Council — having conferred with Dr. Walker, advocate for the commonwealth, touching the St. Matthias and Tobias, two Lubec ships now depending in the Court of Admiralty, and being informed that he has drawn a special allegation for the interest of the common- wealth, and must, by the rules of justice, have a commission awarded to examine witnesses abroad, for proof of the said allegation, — do hold fit that the said ships should not lie idle meantime, and there- fore specially recommend it to the Admiralty Court to cause the said ships, ordnance, tackle, and furnitare to be forthwith appraised to the utmost value, and thereupon to order that the said ships be employed in the service, the State being answerable for their true value, in case they shall not prove prize. As for the other goods and merchandize in the said ships, that the said Court should likewise order them to be appraised to the full STATE PAPEES. 489 1650. Vol. XL Dec. 30. Council of State. Day's Proceedings {cont) value, and if those interested therein shall put in bail to abide the judgment of that Court, and other requisite clauses, that it be left to the Court to cause the same to be released, or restored to the said owners or claimers. 25. Order on the petition of Mons. Crouelle, craving leave to remain in England beyond the 10 days formerly limited, that Council adhere to their former resolution concerning him, and do not think fit to give any further time for his stay here. [J. 15, pp. 69-76.] Dec. 31. Order in Parliament that 5QI. be given to Nicholas Hill, who brought letters from Edinburgh, and that the Council of State give order for payment thereof [/. 88, p. 57.] Dec. 31. Order in Parliament referring a letter from the Lord General from Edinburgh of the 17th inst., concerning the inhabitants of the city of Cork, with the enclosure, to the Council of State, to consider and report. [J. 88, p. 58.] Dec. 31. Council of State. Day's Proceedings. I. The names certified from the Militia Commissioners for county Berks added to the said commissioners. -. Order, upon the petition of the watermen of the commonwealth, that Mr. Frost pay them their arrears of wages, from the time of their first entertainment, and likewise their bills for services done by command. 3. Capt. Saltonsall's letter from Cartagena to Mr. Coytmor to be reported to Parliament. 4. The petition of Maurice Gardner referred to the Admiralty Committee. 5. A letter upon an order of the 20th inst. to be written to Warwickshire. 7. Lords Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Sir Wm. Masham Viscount Lisle, and Col. Stapley to consider the order of Parliament concerning Cork in Ireland, and likewise the letter from thence to the Lord General, and to prepare a report to be offered to Parliament. 8. The Committee for Examinations to send for Capt. W. Davison, and examine him as to his desire to go to Holland, and if they find nothing prejudicial to his going, to give order for a })ass. 9. The petition of Patrick Yong referred to the Committee ap- pointed for the library at St. James's House ; the paper given in by him concerning the medals to be examined by the said committee. 10. The petition of Col. Lewis Chad wick referred to the com- mittee lately appointed for the Bermudas and Summer Islands. II. Order — upon the petition complaining that Richard Jennino-s shelters himself in Whitehall from arrest for debt, — that he and his family depart out of Whitehall within three days ; and Col. Berk- stead to take care that this order be put in execution. 12. The Committee which meets with the army ofiicers to con- sider what pay a day should be allowed to the militia oiEcers for 490 DOMESTIC 1650. Vol. XI. Dec. 31, Council of State. Day's Proceedings [cont.) such time as they are employed by command from Council con- sidering the Act for the militia, and to report. 13. To write Col. Whetham to secure Sir Win. Courtney and Col. Bennet, and certify the same, when Council will further consider their desire. 14. To write Col. Hugh Bethell and Lieut.-Col. Peregrine Lassels to view MulgTave Castle, and see whether it is untenable, and if not, what is to be done for making it so. 15. To write Wm. White, Thos. Stockden, and Thos. Dickenson, justices of peace for county York, of the matter informed against Peter Devoir, and to send for him, and bind him over to answer at the next assizes for the county, as also to send for the prosecutor and witnesses (of which they are to be informed by Baron Thorpe), and bind them over also. 16. Christopher Todd, — lately apprehended by the Governor of Windsor for drinking the health of Charles Stuart by the name of Charles II. — to be bailed by him, and the prosecutor and witnesses bound over to the next assizes, and Todd also bound over to appear there. 17. To write the trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods, to dehver to Mr. Kinnersley the suit of hangings of 1588, for the use of the State. 18. The petition of — Aldham referred to the Committee for Examinations. 19. The petition of Peter Edam referred to the Admiralty Com- mittee. 21. The contract made with the pike makers for making 2,400 pikes, one moiety to be delivered within a fortnight after 19th Dec, and the other within a fortnight after that, at the rate of 3s. lOc^. a-piece, to be paid within two months after delivery, approved. 22. Henry Chad well to perform the place both of beHringer and clock-keeper, and have 121. a year for his services, to be paid by Mr. Frost. 23. Robert MounseU to be paid 221. a year by Mr. Frost, for attendance at the park gate of St. James. 24. Henry Jobson, groom of the Chapel, to be paid 20Z. a year by Mr. Frost. 25. John Sherife, alias Doctor, to have 121. a year, payable by Mr. Frost, for keeping the privy garden door, and the gallery in the chapel where the closets were. [/. 15, jip. 76-80.] Dec. ? 122. Order of the Navy Committee that John Robinson, merchant, in pursuance of an order of Parliament of 28 Aug. 1650, had liberty to compound for the real and personal estate of the late Bishop of Canterbury (not then under sequestration) at one-third the clear value, and has within the time limited discovered to this committee that Rich. Cobb has two specialities, one for pajonent of 2,050i., and the other for 4,000Z., or to surrender Barton Manor, belong- ing to the said archbishop, the third part of which moneys so discovered amounts to 2,016?. 13.s. 4(7., 1,000?. whereof Robinson has already paid STATE PAPERS. 491 1650. Vol. XL to Sir Hen. Vane, Treasurer of the Navy, by direction of this com- mittee, and the residue, 1,01 6L 13s. M., now remains ia the hands of Mx. Cobb, who desires defalcation of 136L 8s. lOd., beiug one-third of 4<0dl. 6s. 8d, paid by him to the archbishop's servants, 2091. 6s. 8d. thereof being paid to them upon their bonds, and to pay the re- mainder of the State's part, being 880?. 4s. 6d. on 1 May next. The 136?. 8s. 10c?. is hereby allowed to Cobb, and the payment of the 880?. 4s. 6c?. is respited until 1st of May next, when it is to be paid to the Treasurer of the Navy, upon pain of the penalties expressed in the order of Parliament ; also Cobb is to deliver up the bonds for the said 209?. 6s. 8c?. to this committee, to be cancelled ; this order is not to be construed to the prejudice of Eobinson's rio-ht in the other two-thirds of the said estate due to him from Cobb but the same is to be paid to him by Cobb, upon pain of the penalties before expressed. [Copy, 1 page.] 1650 ? MEMORiAi for the Commissioners (Admiralty Committee). 123. 1. The Council's order for preservation of timber, especially Windsor Forest. 2. Order of Council for setthng the office of Ordnance on Wednes- day next. 3. The medals and chains. 4. Council's order for taking up 10 merchant ships (struck out). 5. East India saltpetre. 6. The four brass guns from Genoa (struck out). 7. Captain ^of the ship London, now at the Hope, wants two anchors, three cables, and a rudder, lost in the late storm and desires orders. 8. Commissioners for sick and wounded. 9. The ship at Harwich with shanks and anchors to be brouo-ht about (crossed out). 10. 1,500 tons of hemp wanted, besides masts. 11. To mind a convoy for the vessel with timber for the oreat frigate from Portsmouth. 12. A letter from the Mayor of Bristol, concerning the master of the Cygnet. 13. To consider with the Navy Commissioners how to make a provision of hemp and masts. 14. To consider whether the account of C. Whitty for the Free- man be perfected, and whether he has not had more money than his due. 15. The Ordnance officers to certify whether they have received the, four Genoa guns from C. Whitty. [IJ pp.] 124. [Cols. Deane and Blake] to [the Navy Commissioners]. Ob- serving the prejudice accruing to the State by the appointment of not only a general muster master of the whole fleet, but muster masters of each squadron, we conceive that for the future, a general muster master may be spared, as he cannot attend the service in several places, and the State pays double wages to no purpose. We concur however that it is good and safe to have a muster master in every 492 DOMESTIC 1650? Vol. XI. squadron, and that he should reside on board the commander-in- chief of that squadron, and give account of the muster of all ships from all places. Let us know your pleasure, that it may be deter- mined before the going forth of the fleet, and so that we may know from whom we may expect muster books ; also what ship is next designed for Galloway in Ireland, as we are to send a cable and anchor to her for the Keserve, commanded by Capt. Clarke. [Can- celled draft, \ page.] 125. Michael Sparkes to . Thanks for your last favor, upon which I have once more to trespass, by intreating to have the judgment of the physician and doctors upon Prince Henry's death, as also particulars of the free gifts or bounty of King James, which you showed me. These, and those I have, will make a complete history of 14 annales of King James. I am loth to trouble Sir Nathaniel Brent any more than once, and if I may entreat you for these two, I would only make one license for all. [1 page.] 126. Mat. Penyon to the Council of State. As men are wanting for service at sea, I inform you that there are many retired seamen in all the villages within eight mUes of London. I could go myself and bring them in with a sufficient guard, but you had better nomi- nate another, as I should not be able to serve you afterwards, if it was known that this was done by my procurement. [1 page.] 127. Commissioner Peter Pett to the Admiralty Committee. Hearing of brass sold by three smiths of the dockyard to a brazier in Eochester, I issued warrants to apprehend them, but they escaped. I have examined the buyer, and taken caution for his appearance. I have since heard of 300 lbs. of old iron hid by a smith near the old dock, and of brass ordnance melted into small pieces and sold. I am endeavouring to find the depth of this villany. We are repainting the Resolution, but without gilding ; also the Eainbow, &c. [1 page.] 128. [Commissioner Peter Pett] to the Admiralty Committee. The frigate is nearly ready ; we hope you will be present at the launching. Jas. Cooke, boatswain of the Vanguard, is dead ; the son of Mr. Robuck, one of the masters of attendance, is fit for the place. Tlic Triumph will cost more than the estimate, and almost as much as a new ship. We have sent a bargeman, caught stealing iron, to be tried for his life, but the greatest punishment will be burning in the hand. I wish there could be some other punishment found out than hanging, but without exemplary justice, we shall not stop these incorrigible people. [] ^jar/r, damaijed.] 129. Account by Robt. Daines of the clothes of ten deceased sea- men named, sold before the mast on board the Leopold, since 20 Mar. 1649-50 with the amount each realised: total 96/. 6.s. 7d., of which 23L 3s. 6d. was paid to the treasurer, and 211. 16s. Gd. to Rich. Beck- ford. [| page.] STATE PAPERS. 493 Jt^ s. 4,225 2 d. 9i 16,953 12 H 15,831 14 n 23,751 10 H 13,435 4 H 13,330 17 4 14,929 18 9| 102,458 7 1650 ? Vol. XL 130. Note of money debentures for stores brought into the Ordnance office from 1643-1649, viz. : 1643 - 1644 - 1645 1646 - 1647 - 1648 - 1649 - Total - 131. Particulars of the Painter Stainers' Company of London. The company was incorporated 19 July, 23 Eliz.,and by charter, the master wardens and assistants were enabled to supervise as well their own society, as all persons using the said art within the city of London and suburbs of the same or elsewhere, and to amend the defects in the same. They were also enabled to make constitutions for the good government of the said mystery, without let or interruption, forbidding all persons to use the same art unless instructed as apprentices to one of the said art for seven years ; and at the end of the term, examined, and allowed by the said master, wardens, and assistants, upon pain of 51. They had further power to search and overlook the work and merchandizes exposed to sale belonging to the same art, and to punish those that exposed bad and defective work ; also to seize and carry away all deceitful works, the one moiety whereof to accrue to Her Majesty, and the other moiety to the company. In 24 Elizabeth, the master, wardens, and fellowship of the com- pany made divers ordinances for its government, among which were these : That every person, as well freemen as denizens and foreigners, inhabiting London or within four miles' compass, who exercises the art of painter stainer, shall pay to the master and wardens of the company their quarterage, as apportioned in the said ordinance. That no person within the city or suburbs shall use the said art, except he has served as apprentice for seven years, or has used the said science according to the statute in 5 Eliz. in that case pro- vided ; or except any gentleman or other known skUful person, who shall use the said science for his own recreation ; and that no other shaU use the said art before he be admitted by the master, wardens, and six of the assistants, on pain of 40s. for every offence. AU persons using the said art to attend at the Common HaU of the company on the four quarter days, to pay their quarterage and other duties. Every person within the city or suburbs refusing to be searched and surveyed to forfeit 40s. or less, at the discretion of the master, wardens, and assistants for the time being. If they find any bad work set for sale, they shall have power to punish the workers and 494 DOMESTIC 1650? Vol. XI. sellers, so that the fine does not exceed 21. 6s. 8d., and to break and deface the work. These ordinances were confirmed by the Lord Chancellor, Lord High Treasurer, and Lord Chief Justices of England, 10 Jan., 29 Eliz., according to Act of Parliament of 19 Hen. VII. [2 pages.] 132. Pedigree of Eichard Cawerden, alias Cardiff, of Walgerton, county Chester, esqre. [1 page.] STATE PAPERS. 495 K O o o O o H O o o CO W W M s cc cd )_^ +j « •;— g^ QJ t- CO S ~. a i -e ? -a 3 .S ^ 2 -a > o :- „ iS= .0(3 «h^=SflHfL, - a " „ g M .Si =1 _'-a ~ -S^'S'^ga<-''a bo.2 s ^ a S S-^ I g-iSl-a So o P"^<2 fl!^ S9^-«^|fa^.|igi|fe .(^ otj'=*-i'd ^^ a a o o M oj :5 ^ P^ ^-S -a ^ S g ^2 S' ^s|a-llS^"^i-§i'^a f:'^ § ^°*'^'^ „ a4^ "-^t^ -4:! 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Jno. Caulson f> )» F Major Robt. Doughty J3 >* " F Capts. Thos. Parker, Wm. Steward, Jos. Ravley, Jno. Burage. >J )5 3) F Col. - Robt." Wilton 33 5) JJ F Lieut.-Col. Jno. BaUiston 33 JJ )J F Major Sam. Prentice - " >J " F Capts. Jno. Stebin, Richd. Neve, Wm. BuUocke, Thos. Bodham. . 50 33 )» 3J F Col. - Rob. Woodsend- J> J) 5) F Lieut.-Col. Rich. Harvy JJ J> )> F Major Rich. Browne 33 JS )) F F Capts. Col. Thos. Denny, Jno. Sayer, Jno. Wymer. 33 )J F Lieut.-Col. Thomas Russell - 33 JJ J> F Major Thos. Sponsell 33 )) J> F Capts. Thos. Springell, Fras. Waller, John Waller, Dennis Bucke. 'J )J »J H&D Col. Rob. Jenny t 3i J) 3J H Major Ralph Woolmer - " )J 33 H Capts. Nich. Bell, John Lawrence Thos. Warde. )J »J 13 D Capts. - Thos. Mansfield, Hy. Cooke . 51 )J 33 For Norwich F Col. - Chas. Geo. Corke S> 3> 77 31 F Lieut.-Col. Thos. Barret ?> 3J 7J JJ F Major Thos. AshweU - JJ )> » 3) F Capts. - Sam. Brewster, Nich. Salter, John Man. Col. Nathl. Barton Mar. 2 Derby H&F Commander-in- - Chief. , Lieut -Col . 20 JJ » )) Major Major 13 33 H Robt. Greenwood 3J Devon H&D H&D Col. Major Wm. Fry Richd. Foxworthy ■= )) 33 )j F Col. - PhiUp Croker J» 7) » F Lieut.-Col. Richd. Pearse J» J) F F Major Col. - Joseph Huukin - Thos. Sanders . 16 ') )3 )3 F F Lieut.-Col. Major Jas. Pearse Jas. Gierke " " M — Co!. Robt. Rowles __ STATE PAPEES. 505 Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1649- ■50. I. 119. Mar. 5 Kutland H Commander-in- Chief. Col. Thos. "Waite 60 J> 3> )j F Commander-in- Chief. Captn. Jno. Hatcher 60 J) >J Leicester H Col. Thos. Lord Grey of Groby " 11 i> J) H Major - Hen. Danvers - jj ^^ 3 H Col. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge >J ji f H Major Hen. Smith » „ . H Col. Thos. Beaumont ■ 40 n JS t H Major John Goodman - )i J H Col. - Wm. Hartop s> )3 ) - H Lieut.-Col. John Pratt 3> »> ) - H Major - Wm. Ward _ )» 8 Dorset H Capt. Eobt. Pelham )) 3J )) H )) Jas. Dewy 3J )> if H )> John Chafyn 97 J) »i H H 3> Rich. Yeardley Ed. Butler )» »J 3» D Alex. Amy J> 3> )) P »J John Arthur JJ JJ F Lieut.-Col. Barret Lacy „ JJ F }} Ed. ThornehuU - . 18 JJ ,j ]} F a John Lea 3J 3) F )y Eich. Gould F Ed. Masters iJ )> ,j F Matthew Harvey » 3> 33 F » Jas. Baker ji 3» 9J F » Eobt Williams » 33 F ii Jierome Pottecary a )> F 1i Lionell Browne - , " 19 Cornwall [F] [Capts.] Hunt Greenwood, Wm. Hicks, Geo. Beare. 8 ,, 20 Northampton H Col. Thos. Brookes - >> j» 3) H Major Ed. Horseman S) )> )> H Capt. Eob. Guy ). 52 H „ Hen. Benson J> 31 )3 H 33 John Stirke J 22 Lancaster F Col. Gilbert Ireland - -^ j> J» 33 F Capt. Thos. Cubham j> )) 33 H Major Ed. Eobinson - [ 42 H Capt. Ed. French j» [ 33 H j3 Clement Toulnson 1650. April 2 Northampton H Col. Hy. Benson )) jj ,j H Major Geo. Benson . 52 >j 33 H Capt. Jno. Shepheard - jj )j Salop H >1 Roger Evans - - . " F Col. Thos. Mackworth f ^^ " " _ F Capts. Ed. Cresset, Wm. Crowne, Wm. " ' Licks, Eich. Hennage. >j 5 Oxford H )j Wm. Draper, Thos. Appletree, and Hen. Goodwyn. 58 F }} " Thos. Higgins, Richd. Castle, 58 Unton Crooke, jun., Thos. Goodwyn. 10 Wilts F Col. - Wm. Eyre 1 J F Lieut.-Col. Gabriel Martyn - - - I 73 »» >» »» F Major Jas. Baynton J 506 DOMESTIC Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1650. L 119. April 10 Wilts - F Capts. - Jno. Goddard, Hy. Francklin, Isaac Surges, Jas. Goddard, Jas. Hulhert. . H Col. - Edmund Ludlow • 73 j> " H Major Wm. Ludlow 7> JJ ,» H Capts. John Long, Ed, Stokes, Nleh. Greene, Thos. Dove. J York F Col. Matthew Allured 1 7> fy „ F ti Major Geo. Ewrye J» 7f )» F „ Hy. Tempest )» )j " F Lieut.-Cols. Major Bob. Orme, Capt. Isaac Newton, and Lieut.-Col. Spen- cer. Timothy Scarth, Capt. Pere- 1) » _ F Majors - grine Lassells, Joshua Great- head. J )) )t F Capts. - Hy. Fotherby, Fras. Bacon, Uriah Wright, John Lodge, Lieut. Matthew Pearson, Wm. Rowden, Jno. Stephenson, Hen. Lisle of Gisborough, Humphry Harrison, John Attye, Thos. Foster, Ed. Place, John Goodyeare, Bob. Med- calfe. Majors John Clay- ton and Geo. Gill, Wm. Ferrer, John Ward, Lieut.- Col. John Ashton, Capt. Tay- lor of Queanby, Lieut!-Col. Hy. Currer. ■ 81 „ 20 Dorset H Col., also Com- mander in - Chief in the county. — Heane 18 1. 22 Suffolk H Col. Brampton Gourdon ,^ H Major - Jno. Moody ■ 65 jj H Capt. Robt. Sparrow " 29 Cornwall H Capt. intheEast Col. Ant. Rous 8 DiTision. 30 Salop [F] Major Wm. Brayne, under Mackworth- 71 Nottingham - Commander-in- Col. John Hutchinson - ir " Chief. — Capt. - Thos. Poulton - it H Capts. Rob. Kirkby and Hen. Cham- pion. • 54 )) D Capt. Edmund Richards May "7 Norfolk — Major — Browne 51 11 Suffolk H Capt. Richd. Moyse H }) Maltiward,; ■ 65 " ', f) H ») Humphry Brewster ',', i'4 Stafford H Col. Thos. Crompton ' jj H ?» John Ashenhnrst " F Hen. Danvers " . F Lieut-Col. Ed. Downes " F Major Thos. Gent - 69 i> » j> F Col. - John Goring F Lieut.- Col. Thos. Adshed )i F Major Robt. Smith ", 24 Lancaster F Capt. Jas. Brettergh, in room of Peter Seddon. 42 »> >» jt F Col. Thos. Birch 42 STATE PAPERS. 507 Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1650. I. 119. May 24 Lancaster ^ Lieut..Col. Alexr. Standish - 42 » » 5) F Capt. Roger Tattersall 42 j> >> Devon H Ji Wm. Fry " >y }3 D 13 Thos. Sanders Robt. Hatch )> J» ii F )) Wm. Bastard >y J) )i F JJ Jas. Pearse j> )) F Gahriel Barrons 3) JJ )) F - Saml. Searle 1) '> Ji F F 33 Hy. Marwood Jas. Clarke > 16 » 3J )y F Wm. Sumpter » >J i> F Jos. Hunkyn 7> F ,j Lawrence Vicary it )J J F J, John Arscot JJ 5J jj F 3) " Maurice Rolle )> )) )> F 33 Thos. Barton Jane 12 Suffolk F Col. John FothergUl - - - " j> J> JJ F Capts. John Gooch and Wm. Chaplin, > 65 Thos. Alahaster (erased). ?> J> » H Capt. Ant. Barry, under Gourdon 25 Oxford F Col. - Jas. Whitlock 58 )> )> a F Lieut.-Col. Rob. Warcap 58 27 Warwick F Col. - John Barker - » >J F Lieut.-Col. Bobt. Phipps 3> 3> 3> F F Major Capts. Robt. Blake Sam. Ward, Thos. Rose, Abra- ham Owen. ji JJ >> FH Col., and Com- mander of some troops. Lieut.-Col. Wm. Purefoy ■ 77 J) )) F Waldine WilUngton F Major Wm. Thornton - . - F Capts. Gilbert Dukeson, Robt. Girder - i> )J '3 H jt Richd. Taylor, Fras. Barnard, imder Purefoy. J jj Bedford H 3J Wm. Whitehead, Wm. Ivery 6 Kent- F Col. - Capt. John Dixwell 1 F Lieut.-Col. Capt. Ed. Scott - J5 ;j 5> F Major Capt. Michel Belke ■ 36 F Col. - Capt. John Twisleton _ F Lieut.-Col. Capt. John Selliard J> )J J) ~ F Major Ed. Sharpe , July 6 Suffolk F Col. - Jas. Harvey F Lieut.-Col. Anthy. Fox F Major Geo. Sparling - - . " sj )j F Capts. John Stubbing and John Shep- pard. Humphry Brewster, Fras. Brew- . 65 F Capts. (for de- fence of the ster, Daniel Clench, Barth. sea coast.) Buttolph. 8 Kent H Col. Wm. Kennerick - _ 36 " Chester t) Hy. Brooke Robt. Duckenfield •» J> " . - Thos. Croxton ■ 10 J) 9 J) Warwick H F Major Col. - Hy. Bradshaw, jun. Jno. Hawksworth, under Purefoy Jos. Hawksworth =: '» " F Lieut.-Col. John Hawford - • 77 )) " F Major Matthew Bridges » »S „ F Col. Ed. Peyto _j 508 DOMESTIC Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Eeference. 1650. ■ L 119. July 9 Warwick F Capt. Brownell, under Barker 77 }> 15 Cambridge F Col. John Lowry it jj J, F Major - Agricola Waylet 1- 12 s> >» H Capt. - Capt. Wm. Pickering )> 3J D evon H „ Eichd. Foxworthy a )> J) ~ H S3 Arthur Forscue )i D 5> Servington Savery _ F JJ Philip Harrice ^ F Eobt. Kedler F jj John Jacob ^ yy F JJ Eobt. Barnes • 17 F John liowe >y >J J, F „ Jas. Prysey )j >J ,^ F )) Jas. Foitescue - )) F J) Eobt. Cruse ^ ^ F John Cooke }} » F J) John Wichalfe - jj F )> Wm. Venner ')i I'e Rutland H Major - Benj. Norton, under Waite 60 jj Cornwall — Serjt.-Major for the county. Col. Philip Lower 9 It 31 "Westmoreland I-l Capt. Ed. Crackenthorp 79 Aug. 2 Suffolk F Major — Gattway, under Fothergill - 66 3i 6 Essex F Capts. Thos. WinroU, Henry"! Colman, — Hunter. S3 b-a 3J )) yy H )j WiUiam Harlackenden and John Maidstone. ^'2 no • 24 J) y) " D Capt. Eobt. Maidstone -J JJ J> I) F Capts. - Thos. Morrell, — Staple, and — Winterflood, under Cooke. • 25 }> ^j yy D Capt. — Turner » 10 Huntingdon - H Capt. John Filbrig 30 Wilts F Col. John Dove " 3) F Lieut.-Col. Thos. Eyre Ji „ yi F Major Hen. Wansey - ■ 73 yy F Capts. Bennet Swaine, Rich. Hill, Wm. Temple, Ant. Trotman, Hy. Thistlewhait. Isle of Ely - D Capt. - Eichd. Harrison ' l[ ,' ,j F' „ Barnaby Moysse • 13 F ,, John Cole " )) )» F „ Joseph Cole - - - )) jy York H Capts. - Col. Matthew vUlured, Lieut.-Col. Peregreene Lasscells, Col. Law- rence Parsons (erased), Capts. Geo. Byard, Leonard Smelt, and Hugh Savill. = J, i> ») D ,j - Capts. Ed. Place, Uriah Wright, . 82 and Jas. Best, and Lieut. Matthew Peirson. ») yy " H i) Col. Geo. Ewrye, Major Jno. Be- theU, Lieut. - Col. Matthew Beckwith, in place of Col. Parsons. [7. 9, p. 79.] 13 North Wales H Capt. Eich. Price J, H Lieut. Thos. NichoUs }) >) " H Cornet - Hy. WiUiams J) )) H Capt. Andrew ElHce • 95 »> jj )) H Lieut. Capt. David Morrice }} II Cornet - John HoUyman - I» s» M D Capt. Lewis Price - . STATE PAPERS. 509 Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1650.' L 119. Aug. 13 North Wales - D Lieut. Sam. Hordley >j '' D Cornet - John Price F Capts. Evan Lloyd, Edw. Allen, Hugh • 95 Prichard. J) 11 F Lieuts. - Edw. Vaughan, Mich. Jenkins, Wm. Winne. 14 Cambridge - F Lieut.-Col. Jas. Quarles, under Lowry 12 16 Essex H Capt. John Wright, under Cooke } " )j jj H , John Fitch, j» Surrey- H Capts. Major Lewis Audeley, — West- hrooke. Capt. Anth. Brewster CI )3 Suffolk F Lieut.-Col. 66 3) )J F Capt. Fras. Plumstead in place of Capt. Thos. Alabaster. [/. 9, p ■ 3.] 66 ^j Lancaster F Wm. Mawdesley "1 under Ire- Hugh Hesketh J ' land. J) )) F ", )J F Major Wm. Ernott 1 )J „ F Capt. Eob.Marsden Lacier Birch - » F F F J5 11 Col. - Thos. Eckersall p""'=' -" Ed. Standish ■ 43 )> J) F Lieut.-Col. Joseph Rigby )J }» F Major Wm. West )> F F Capt. Adam Sands Christ. White - )» " F F >> * Eich. Whitehead John Bayley ^ j^ H JJ Capt. Hen. Ogle _ 19 Essex F . Capt. Wolfe, under Matthewes 24 )> Salop F Lieut.-Col. Wm. Crowne 1 under Mack- Wm. Jinks J worth. } " . F Major - )> 21 Kent- F Capts. Peter Bedingfield, Eich. ~] ^^^^^ Bate, Jacob Turner. 1 ■pj^_ Capt. John Boys, in ( ^^^jj" )j )) F Capt. Sandwich. j [> 36 F Capts. Wm. Smith, Thos. Plummerfield, Eoger Goldstone, and Pbiueas Pett, under Twistleton. . F Capt. Thos. Plummer, in Tenterden - , " Bucks H Col. Geo. Fleetwood - ' ' H Major John Deverell L _ H Capt. - Eob. Aldridge - _ D Capts. John Gibson, John Green . ' " Hereford H Capt. John James >' H Capt. Fras. Pember, John Cholmley I 32 ' " John Herring Sussex H Capts. Two blank commissions - 63 ' 22 Chester F F Col. - Lieut.-Col. Henry Brooke John Brooke J JJ " F Major John Broomhall- » »J jj F Capt. EalphPownall - ) ') " F _ Ed. Stelfox [• 10 ) J) 5) F " _ Thos. Lathome > )> " F " Cheny Bostocke 'J J» F John Davies ' ;> )J F Eobt. Pyke . » J) JJ F Col. Eobt. Duckenfield ) )> )) F Lieut.-Col. — Birkenhead - \ 11 ' " " F Major Sym. Finch 5 J) " F Capt. - Jas. Stockport . f )» Ji F ») Thos. Partington 510 DOMESTIC Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1650. 1. 119. Aug. 22 Chester F Capt. John Corbet !) )J 55 F 55 Hy. Greene 5) J.- F 33 Jonathan Eidge - 31 it 55 F 55 Philip Eyton )J » 55 F Col. - Thos. Croxton - „ 35 • F Lieut,-Col. Gilbert Gerrard - J3 5J y> F Major Geo. Malbone J) ^^ 55 F Capt. John Delves J» J7 55 F 3) Hugh Whitney >» 77 55 F Thos. Malbone 5> J? F 55 Thos. Walley JJ 55 55 F J5 John Holford 1 - 11 35 F Col. - Hen. Bradshaw - 3J JJ 33 F Lieut.-Col. Lawrence Downes »? }i 53 F Major Alex. Newton ii P> f7 F Capt. Wm. Fitton » 55 35 F » Wm. Fallowes - - - » jv 35 F jj ~ Wm. Watson 55 55 33 F 3J Ed. Alcocke 5* 55 35 F i1 Rich. Grantherne 55 H Eobt. Duckenfield 55 55 55 H Lieut. Wm. Shipley 35 H Cornet - John Griffith >? ?? 55 H Quartermaster - — Gardner 3> J' Kent- S H Capts. Ed. Peke (dead), Chas. Bowles, Ed. Bowen, under Kennerick. 55 55 F » Eras. Butcher, Ed. Owre,"] Jeremy Masterson, Geo . ■, Knowler, Nath. Sharpy, , ™?°'^ PhiUp Lane, Thos. ^ ^'^ Sterry. '^^^• Ed. Prescot, for Dover -J • 37 55 5) 35 F " Silam Callant, Gervas Maplis- den, Nich. Francklyn, under Twistleton. .// 35 „ F Capt. Israel Spencer 35 F jj Wm. CuUen ', 23 Berks H Capt. Arthur Evelin 33 H Lieut. Wm. Stephenson ^ 55 H Cornet - Eich. Greene 55 H Quartermaster Wm. White 4 55 F Capt. Vincent Goddard 5' F Lieut. Andrew Keepe ^j F Ensign - Arthur Home - 55 , 24 Northampton H Capt. - Eras. Sayer, under Brookes 52 5, 28 Norwich F 53 ' Nich. Salter 51 „ 29 Cambridge F 33 Thos. French, for the town of Cambridge. 12 Hertford F Col. - John Marsh -.» 55 j> F Lieut.-Col. John Kensey 7' 55 )) F Major Wm. Eeeve 55 fi F Capt. - Jas. Ayleward i1 55 F ^^ John Heath 55 55 jj F J) Brett Netter - . - - 28 )5 J> )> F j> * Thos. EandaU ^ ?J 55 it H D 5) John Marsh Thos. Plomer - J5 55 Pour northern counties. H Col. - Sir Arthur Hesihigge »» » H Major - Col. Hy. Sanderson 87 STATE PAPBES. 511 Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1650. I. 119. Aug. 29 Four northern counties. H Capts. - Rob. Hutton, John Ogle, Ed. Fenwicke, and Mann Dowsou. 87 Sept. 6 Westmoreland D Capt. John French 79 J, 7 Suffolk F Capt. John Benefice in South-wold 66 J' 9 ,j F Capt. Thos. Salmon, under Harvey - 66 JJ Warwick D Capts. John Hunt and John Persons, imder Hawksworth. 78 J» 10 Cambridge - D Capt. - John Linsey of Cambridge 1 »» ,j F j» John Linsey, of Witliford, not - 12 accepted. ij J) J, D >j Ed. Stacie )» Salop D 5) " Robt. Alleyne l under Maok- Chas. Langford J worth. :■ " 5> „ - F „ ?j J> Kent- F Capts. Rob. Joseph, Wm. Rolfe, under Twistleton. • 37 )J 3? ,^ F Capt. Wm. Deeds, supernumerary com- pany in Hythe under Dixwell. ,j 12 Rutland H Capt. Lieut-Col. Benj. Norton 60 )j y) South Wales H Capts. Jno. Williams and Jenkin Jones. - 91 )3 )» )> D 33 John Dancy 3» " North Wales - D 2 commissions blank. 95 )3 13 Cumherland - H Capt. Man Dowson 14 JJ if jj D 33 John Nary 14 16 Sussex H Capts. Thos. Jenner, Jos. Yoimg ^ ^^ F „ Walter Everenden, Thos. Hayes 3» 20 J) F 33 Wm. Freeman, Nicholas Shep- pard, Ed. Madgwick, Hy. Al- derton, Arthur Bettisworth, 63 Rd. Coldham, Wm. Cooper, James Morris. Thos. Collins, for the city of Chichester. H Capt. Rich. Boughton - J) 2.5 Volunteers, — Devon. F D H 33 Geo. Rattenbury, of Plymouth - »> J) " 33 [Blank commissions sent to"l 1 Major-General Desborow -j 17 )J J, F F H 33 " 27 Hants" Capts. Chas. Terrey and John Geale - 34 „ D Capt. Ed. Barnes 34 " 28 Somerset H Major - Jenkins, under Popham - 67 " Lancaster F Lieut.-Col. Ed. Aspinall "1 1 " F Major John Fox I under Ireland - " 5J " F Capt. Croft J ■ 43 " " _ F J, Wm. Waller, under Standish 3' " '' F 33 Edmund Chatterton, under Birch J) " Oxford D Thos. Butler 58 5J " F j^ Wm. Woodward 58 Oct. 5? 1 Hants, for vol- unteers. F F 33 Lieut. - Robt. Reeve Wm. Erwaker JJ 3J )' F Ensign - Thos. Adams ■ 35 )J " " F Capt. Woodman - 3> 5J F Lieut. Philip Stone 3> J) _ F Ensign Thos. Winter J) 3) )» F Capt. AtigeU - 512 DOMESTIC Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont. Date. County. Troop. Oface. Name. Reference. 1650. I. 119. Oct. 1 H ants J) F Lieut, volunteers Ensign „ if 3> F Capt. „ Geo. Searle " F Lieut. „ Smith ]] It F Ensign „ ■ 35 jt jj )J F Capt. Sam. Geare '' " F Lieut. „ Wm. Tarrent F Ensign „ - )i „ Four northern D Capts. Capt. John Eose, John Bamston, 87 counties. Ralph Baldwin, Henry James, and Thos. Hunter, under He- silrigge. " 4 Cambridge F Capt. John Bridgman, of Felboume, vice, under Lowrie, John Lin- sey, of Witliford. 12 9 Cornwall H Capt. for the Col. Anthy. Rous 9 ?j whole county. Jj " " F Capts. - Rich. Lovis, Thomas Penwarne, Geo. Kekewich, John Ingoe. 9 " 14 Nottingham - H H Capt. Lieut. llichd. Dohson Thos. Lupton jj H Cornet - Wm. Smith ■ 54 jj H Capt. Jonathan Everard H H F )> JJ J) Cornet - Col. - " 19 Lincoln Ed. Syler ' F F Lieut -Col ij » 11 ' Major - ■ 44 )) ~ F Capts. (8) H Capt. - Ed. Syler _ 24 Suffolk F Lieut .-Col. AUeblaster, under Fothergill »j j> j» F F Capt. ^ircTef"^ l^'^IP-^'^ '' ■ 66 " 30 Berks F Colonel Arthur Evelyn " F Lieut.-Col. John Blagrave - ■ 4 ^^ F Major Vincent Goddard J Nov. 1 Norfolk H Capt. Durdan, in Lynn - 51 7 Kent F Capt. Martin Pike, under Twisleton " " )) F Capt. Wm. Lancaster, in Romney, un- . 37-8 der DixweU. )» " w F Capt. John Pollen, vice Jeremy Mas- terson, under Dixwell. Lincoln H Capt. Capt. Robert Yerburgh - . 44 " "9 North Wales - H Capt. Hugh Courtney of a troop to be raised in counties Carnarvon and Anglesea. 95 Suffolk F Col. - Humphry Brewster " a j> 55 F F Lieut.-Col. Major- Daniel Clinch Fras. Brewster- • 66 " " . F Capts. John Stubbing, John Base, junr. 18 _ H Capt. - Thos. Clarke, under Purefoy . 78 20 Warwick F Capt. - Nath. Eden, under Peyto 78 Middlesex F Col. - Edmund Harvey fi F Lieut.-Col. Robt. Hampton - F Major John Barnes - - - " " 5) F Capts. James Hawley, John Redding, Benj. Holdyn, Robt. Tannet, Rich. Owen, Stephen Seagood, Jeoi&y Hughson. ■ 46 STATE PAPERS. 513 Militia Commissions granted by the Council of State — cont Date. County. Troop. Office. Name. Reference. 1650. I. 119. Nov. 20 Middlesex H Capt. Wm. Powell alias Hinson 46 „ >J )j H Capt. - Isaac Needham - 46 Not. 21 Warwick H Capt. Wm. Booth, Timothy St. Nicholas, under Purefoy. 78 Dec. 2 Northampton H Major - John Stirke, under Benson 52 )> Jl Leicester H Major Hen. Smith, under Lord Grey 40 Dec. 6 Lincoln H Capt. Wm. Dolman 1 5) JJ tj F Col. - Lister y 44 )» jt F Capt. Clarke J Dec. 10 Suffolk D Capts. Eobt. Fenton, John Harwyn, D asset. 66 Dec. 13 Essex F Capts. Solomon Stebbing, Ed. Rayner, under Honeywood. 25 ,j jj )) F Capt. Thos. Morrell, under Cooke 25 Dec. 16 Lincoln H F Capt. Col. - Mich. Muncton - . - Draynor Massingbird - ■ J> „ J, F Lieut.-Col. Rich. Bryan )» )) 5' F Major Lillingston !- 44 a " )> F Capts. Nehemiah Rawson, Kin- gerby. '» ») ,, D Capt. Wells Dec. 17 Wilts H Major ■ Cole 73 » j» " H Capt. King in place of Capt. Long [/. 15,jt). 18]. 73 Dec. 19 Kent H Capt. Geo. Kadwell, under Kenrick, vice Edw. 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I O OS CO CO 1 I « '"' r-1 •-( ^-t I r-l rH I I I o I I I I ■4^ .U O ■^ s a o O ■+= m el o O o a o I p 1-5 SO I 1^^ I' .5 =" : &>-^ I I CD 2 -^ O 1 ^ rt "^ m 3 OJ ^^ o o ^ d S ' d 2 « O M P-i c a to pilpRfiHH i 6 o H CO bog^ O S.S & " «=■ S M "S t^, d oj rO rd <•-• S^2 §D a?r I ^'■ :^ o CO Lj > u ta o 03 m PI n a; CO h-H o tOT5 ! t- S ■ S ? : g fc. -1 CO G ^^ 2 3 W '^ fS C rQ o w .3 5 -o o o o o o Hi 03 < 3 3fM .1. . § i_jO sfla d pi y ■«,§§« d &-?:2^ a a . 16 6 as 5 P . 2 . .SP ^ pq S t- OJ cfl CD j3 .a g o "ff ^ Ph i a M d y >-, f S (D y, H 1 — 1 (^ d STATE PAPERS. 568 S 3 o O ■rs -M < ^ -* □ !-. to -^ Q tg ^^ -^ ^ --^ a a S g g^Hlf I cj ^ a ^1 I ? ^ CO 1^ > oi a "< J2 l-a a a iS «tl 2 ■2 .ft a^ a =^3 9 Tj U o O a j3 a a ri +- rr) GJ a t^ a ri- M a 0) cow la a o O ■3 .g K ai a 03 t3 a ° S 13 a J3 1>^ a a h a c3 a J3 1-1 ^ a .2 a w a a o .2 -S CQ O •>« S P a< GJ ^£ .^ =i ™ ^ ^a a a - A o a "C u H t^' , o^ 3 o - H Pq : o iJ a o o o ■^ p^; p " a c^ o ^ (—1 o a s -J", ja ^ «2 ft tH o ■" o o fco s a -< g a"' ^ ■S : 7 ft.S'a :; ^f a o o o feH EH -C -^S i-l . f^H . . j3 c3 a S f-i !u O - p ^ Q 1) 'O ■*^ "(-. ;> fl o ^ H rd ^ S!2 O +^ S3 o '^ H Q to a g 5W 3^^ = a a a S i 3 g'S a ,„ 1 +J P ^-1 rC, « ij O Ph Ph CO i3 o g-g PS 2 E?Q Phco PhO mJ ^ a Q CQ d d o « , a 654 DOMESTIC o d3 a a o O 03 '73 o O a o 45 ei OS II I II I i I I I I I 1 1 -2 i-i-* I I I 2:2:2 I I I I :2 I I :22 I II I I M I I ! ■3 •1 13 a a 13 tn a >. d ■-3 -M "S -a 03 .f3 -. a t ° rt o o S't3 ^'3 c^ o a o 'd t> a Wa a o C3 S ^ ,g ™ J M.a'g o a .S2 g e^ o.a< cB a t3 - OS 02 bo 3' (M CO « « STATE PAPERS. 555 M. 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I I rt I I I I I I I I o o Q g m O 1 I I I J- -a _6pi! 60 a ^ in -a a u d (U o '^ ■« -a Id O "^ a q 1-1 TO OJ !U O a I oj o p^ 13 = &>* ■S Ji riT-a* O 3 r3 SjS :3 m;s .t_oi to ^^ ^5 S ± 1=1 o o Hi k'-m I ■2-^"S § 3 b a P^' 3 ^ g bo a-S ' ■^ S a o bo o c2 a ■" 3 - s ■-. o H^ o 9 ^S I -^ g g •". s s ^:a ^ g »? ^^ -3 <« > o a ^ o ^. tjj ' bO ^ ^ -S r. tl « 2 ti ° 2 .-5 c3 ^ a "g .S ^-B^ bo^ Hi tl "o M .a " o-o'^an'" .'^Hjtti:: " g 2 a i-.^ ^ fe =" •■SO us s ^^ ?H.a aStcg,.i5^aa^g3-a»§adp ,« S 2 „-5 S S a"S g^ aar S gH'S |Sr°r§ -- ° « S ° 1-1 ^ (^ -S-izl a i2 ^, o 3 ^ „, "^ ,- a " O ; s ' - flj TO O o iJ i> C* o — ^ w> -^ ^ a +^'' a-^ a'gg^ rj o rt a o ^ cj :- ^ ,a •OS' ' tc.h ; -a a P^hB " o o 3 "3 a 1 I' ' o Eh c3 i d f-i H S o s » S fc cS "-S la 5 «.9.a O CO * O ' °.^ N S '.^ to ^.s I *o s a . .2 a 60 ' m a B a^ - o o o « ■*^ o S'S Ph i ce a uj 8l > a a m I = "3) a O 3 m 'g to CO O t-( CO 2 ^ ■a '60° la I „"«.;; o*r.a ci c 3 m § a 03 i n H H o fr? kb L^j cs --J bD ^H t:^ s-i pz! - ^ O O o O PH fUpqpufH l9^i;ii|Siitlfl| •3ag|tg^^a|^'§=||§f§ 02 g'^'S , , — Q o o *^ g ° fe O , ° != O P-ioa O a o h3 PH Hi f^ « CO d I d STATE PAPERS 557 1=1 H : I I I I I I I I I I I I -I I I ! I III I I 1 I I MM I I I a o O cS W. o I—* 'o o O o rt 'S ^ '■" -^ f - — - = — = — =§ „ 1^ H ^ ^ g Wl a B ^ ■" - :;^:iS«:::;« = - r'C ?? 52 c© 5.2 £ ^ g -^ „ 5 a a 2 ■" 3 2 -a . -S k.o ^-■^ - . g 60 1^ " ioS 8S-9og) •S^bo ^ =|^S'1<" ^ .g ^ ^ ^a"?a -I" pJaSf^ S Jsa| &■ a a § 3 -„ -a 3 a-.2 -g g ^ s ? ■= | IS>;f;i2i „a|'^»-ao1°-2Bi»" a'aa5^a^^^-|'^"'^:5'g"'^° * ST * * * N C=( f^ f^ P=< fH fH Ph f=:< PR bo bD ^^ (U CJ ci w s ° u a ^ I Ci 1/1 'S o o o .t^ OJ a. o +^ ^ ca -§ o .2 o ■" [1 .2 £ ^'' » fh (-( t- -M ^ fH i tH ca -,7; fnpH P^ Ph Ph t I I I I I I I I I I t n •« •^ VJ I t I I I I I I I a p 6 d S 5P 558 DOMESTIC ^ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -I I I I M 2 II il I I I I IMS o =8 ay s o Q a ■-d d C3 02 o o O p r-l o o ^■■ «p:^ c3 fan '-^ C5 ni) o 03 ;3 3 . o 6 a u o o ^'g ' O ft to aj o o c) 2 o.S S^ (JO p a 5 "3 -9 9-^ 2 CD cj ft 0) r O a " g g- a S -g •^ 'f'- "= f=.S J5 o ^ rt oj ^ o " ^~ H . S g o oj ^ ■a o £3 H J2 f >H-S o 3 9- ^ a OJ M >■ OT •" r^ rl3 ^ a 3 a dj +^ ^ '^ I d «- ^ S H25 g rH m H ;- nH a =5 OJ o o S B "-' ^ '-' rr. 1— i ni "" i-i C3 &rM tS 'Z] -d '^ 1J .* ^'d°>S' bo ;>, W ft a a t; o 6 .3 l^a a - "■ o fig -3 a B^ I 1 I I I I o d a- MO r-^ a STATE PAPERS. 559 'o !> I I I I I I ill I I I rt IS I 122 1 I I I 12 ■=3 S S o O O o O o ft Q fH a a H a S =" 1^ -s ; o (5 I CD a ^^ iS a g » « a^ 0) o '^ OJ -Ti oj ".a o ^ fcc^'bbo « O v3 -e +^ m ai •n °, >f *i c3 CD •- a,— g a =S a g s§ a £ u ffl o s a d o _H !i^ MH 0=H 2-9 - bO 3 a ^ '-3 '2 e^pH^ s <2-^ o a n3 > 0) pq o S .-3 o o o ' • d ^^ a bo ' o CN ■ !^ s n'"" s-s c8 a 0) o 2'? 2 g 63" bjD • o -3^ O CD 1^ M . "As. &«= tt- 1 gp4 o g o '^ A a ■" s p OJ O a en rt "'■S <^ .Q bo 5'? © o 1.1 ■2| a « 1! S S2 a ?= « t S -fq bp .SB a. 3 CD 43 f-H CO si aO ^a a bo*" rt ^- ? g aj ^ .^ M) QJ to a t^ P-hS f? a .a '« S^p^ o'a.i-o g.a ,a'a bo 3(5 o -M— ..--.r, a,(3(U •a fe'tD n a bo" bp2 — fT a +J bn C) 1 2 o n) a r^ CD 2 o hn 6^^ o _a ^w ii 53 GJ 1 O 1 U tH o p o o o fq H B f^ P^ P^H H P^I^H o o o pij^EqpLj fiH J5 "^ 2tS o t, "^ -■ a m a ?= cT 2 " o ta ,a o ^ boTi bo =" 2 at? a ti *" I "^ a ■ S rS o *- GJ ;§ -S fi K a 0-" o S " S3 o se - mander Downs, ance of I Ha 1 1 03 Licen [Com [Ordn Licen Pass Admi iE 1 ^ mo 1^1-^ fR CO d d 560 DOMESTIC ^1 I o I I I I I i I I I i I I I rt I 1.-: in o J^ CO I I M i I I I I I I o o o O -^ u m o O a o % cj 3 si (n ^^ ^ B : j3 It i ja a. .5 a Si %°^ ■r^ i> O OT a ^O o .s ■s "J -2.e< ^ ' ^ 13 a 13 bo o| C3 a ^ 0) .g« <1 SI -S fc. ?^ oj -^ P^^B 3 .£ ^< ^ s S a^ Sds Tl'^ a p.S ^ +3 -^ S s •« .-5 „ o :j:3 en %% =2ga en fb «1 t|-i ''' aj f-( •a TO' ^^ Li ■c 'a a a ^ ■ ' ::? • O "t; «' ° -S „ I g g S §J5 a O O h^ W ° . a 2 -< r~t 5 o b3 ' a o I o So- C 03 o =2 1 o O u no (U CO -'^ l§ fig CD -^ bC-S &ag m ". .2 ° » a. to the etiti a -in ■p g o O to g o o o rt u - O a .2 ~^ o o =2:3 - ja r^ to :^ ; g' a S ^ _S J 1-3 ^ S P <4-, ■" ^ ^ X rt O O _ yp 3 s =t& g g •' ^ CO -u a &.= ji -^ a 5J a o 3 H ^ ^ -" « 2'^ 3 3 O g -S ti-p '^ ir . o 5 -^ •: 3 = §* ■ o ' o " o " o ■5 'O's .2 o ~ l-s §> O a ;^ -' ~ o •I So S ^^ ?•=! ; §<■" Jo ■ O 10 " C« a cu " a :2^ S « a J = ^ ja ii » S -^ tn a 3 tS i3J3 g K* bo_- u ° o".2:S g, S ■" .ti 2 o. O ^ aj a; -- ^" J ^ O >^ o . ° ij a ■^ 2 oi .ri Q O -tj ^ O iTi V . t 1 Oi fl a> 03 -Sh PhhI 6 d CO *J o 2. N" K 562 DOMESTIC ^1 I I I I I '^ I OS OS U) to OS OS « I I I ^.^ I I S I III II I I I I 3 02 J 3. a rj 'S •« u a W)-'^ «"5 S a "p. a . 1^ o - ^ ^^s3a)Sl,0'5^aB o o o w X tu rf ".3 § s fe ;hi? o »; S o H H P^PhE-i HH go oi s a I u ^ o ^ o- o S* o »3 o ci o ^COhI aj M o a o o J3 K^ 9 So g^; ■|o §0 ^O OJ «4H , o Ofi ^ fcJD CD 03 o 03 .n o .0 o >1 Ph 11 a> o &a [5 d d STATE PAPERS. 563 I I I I I " I o l-i « M ^2 I I I - I I & R ^•S 0) CO - 53 tu " _ a a Ti OS B -. • o 60^ a O a> o ■I I 5 S b| ft" B CO *^ '*-' » § S. ° f^ 9 f^H c3 H a bba «^ o t3 .O ^ c3 § g '^ c^ ^ -^ a +j bo a CO a a; : c> .a -a a a o n3 a o Hi a ^ oj o ^ ^ 13 -^ +J ^" O O, (0 9 be o ' 5P'F,2 ■ o bo 3 3 S .2 8 ^ 9 (8 1>> -> ;-i d =2^ rt 2^S ^ cm N N 2 564 DOMESTIC I I I I I I I I M ^ I I I I I I I I I ! I HO o =3 'a S o O a m o I I c3 -I ty m _3 P^O O 3 o 1-J CO d 6 o o STATE PAPERS. 565 U I I I I I I I I I I I I 11^ I I ^ I a o Q TJ < Xfl Cm o o a o O O I '3 2 >^ 'I ^ , ,o.2 o a. S3 Iss- .3 g O |2 O 00 ^ i=s s o> tS . a i5 O m ^, o 2 S ^-i o -B -S o 5 en O n n C3 ^ .2 S -So o 0," o ■- 2 o o ^ y1 1)1-, ao"J; o^ cT p, S hts o S 0,' ( ;b s=" S I «M H 3 g Cj O a S ° S a £ ) a, -o cS 60 a as ho cs o 4. bo a a o s ■on -2 223^3^9 .^3 £.S ^ „, o.o a ,, ° I, 0) • „ 3 a ^K=" o « ^ I a a 'S <^ O O I to rt t^ ^< t4 ^ ^1 o o o o o bo=S g .= g^boo •^ g °^ +J .Q O a ■o ■^ o o o Ph 03 »0 o ^^ ^^ s'S a 03 2 o CO ■^ S+-I >^.- g o^3 o -" o r^ . O s.fci g R CO a ■~ a a ^ tj tj aj a^ a-2 53 ^ Ph c3 a p °* '- •^000 I (5■^3 P-i ,M.2 , ■pl3 ■s g Ja o Pmco II I I I I 11 s 6 'o O O o .. ;;o K :: t^ (M - CO -^ 566 DOMESTIC ?i I I Sg I I I II I M o = I I I I I I I I I 2 I I I a > * oj ^ ;oJ-('^f-'QJ' 23- o ^ tg ■? o I £.-S '^ < -J^.S ^ 'S Oj ■■« °~ is « ^ fl ^ S. k.t3 ■" s ^ .« F ^ 1° o 20 " - a ' 0; p. ^ o S S.O o ^ &: a! a g 5 ■§ e-^ .-3 ; a ',3 I ^ .^ "^ ^ (=1 -S (11 S, •J3 oj ^ ni a r/i-o ,a OS ^ «tH a a s PI ,a o r^ -t H . o So 0) a a ■ ^S 9 (^ « s ,ja las .a o k; s §af^| 3-2 =a S o 9^ g . 13 9 • o ■a a o CO -a 00 ij *S "— 1 O M ti ^ ^ ^ "" ■= rd Ml . CU « l> J- J, 02 O to a "" W ;0 I-- hA . a ' M O sS^ 5.2 ^ .9 SS am ■ • I I I I I I i I o o d STATE PAPEES. 567 o -^3 ■ I— I a a o O a m =4-1 o o 1= o O o r4 i ^ 03 „. I I I I I I I I I I CO CO CO CO pa o n3 i I 1 -M OS § Q 'S « ^ rf ^ £ 5 W 8 '3 'W (U 1=1 CO p3 ■e .9 5p BO'S P bo 3 fl ^ 5 o -P d ea «'"'^ = o w ^ rf 'u ^ .3 SH a o ^9 -a ^ boaj o s r» in ;^ s CO g s a bp o ^ -^ y "s-" 9 a o o "^ - o ■* o a _ i-i O ■s^ ^ _2 ^ So dos 53 o) w aj t, rt ra rt w H pq to d to ^ QJ 05 ^ "13 CO 03 .Q a o ■■SH g-^ o ° o'^ H H -u M ^ O oj S c^ o Q S fH L g iS I g |»S "s 1^ §) S d is fc-.-e =1 ° '_! .0 5 >-5 HH f^ fe J ^ iw '0000^0'^^ .23 2 S'Stn g «CC 2 fh ^^ o .-w g=8 ga2 g § Ph fH fq C3 S ■a o ^ =S3 oT 9 CO 3 . t2-- pq CO W g co" p 03 CD rc3 <" ,3 1=1 CO 'w es os-«^3 S 5 S ra -9 a 02 5, o o fl -g t'S § a a O B ,0 ° O g H ■r " S" a 3 CD n r^r^o §^ t; >^ S 'S S ."s ■o.b a t^M 9 ^ [B S 9 -^ ^ H ^ 0) oJ 5 a P " a) cu ir n ^ ^■g a a cu w o - ra o3 O &I d ' fH -*j I ^ I ^ I :o o t3 +j tfl d 'S 9 a SCO ,^5 ifl O P-i 03 d d ^ o 'Q 568 DOMESTIC o o =3 o Q -d CD -1-3 w O r^ o fl o O -+3 1=1 ^ M 3 02 a o ZW III I I I II I M II S I I Ills ) CO I I 1-1 I ■ a ^ CO S CO '^ ^ O o 1° ~ s CD a ° o ■^ g s f^ on « § "^ -•-?' ■-Soil CU ■a „- a a 3 °* a .S a 1 ,a a" o a. • i ,a ^1 " ■ " S o S s "J -^ T" CO cTv a a a o ^ ^ Mm <^.a 3 = t'O a § ta^ a a ■ CU-" aS g.bx) I ea a a c3 ca ra o o H CO 0) o a ^ « CD O a;o I I ra rt3 03 bogSs .a J-Sa §§ -I ' S 2 .a ° Oj cu ap '§a ^O bo ^; 1 a o £S O-CD 2 § o _ ,o ja i s-si «| ■re o a; r:3 h fH H ,Q S a, g- . c3W,Q=g =« -5 03 ■" a s °W 2 fe>S g CO ,£3 m ^ +^ "J'g "'vS cS K ? S aW |-3 a R - >- oj.e S'S B E-i fei O O " o O O o o w w of -^ w s a ofe o ►■^, O bo ■" a CO a a (U CD bo-a ra ■•-' •3I0 <«.g °M S a"^ ca-9g p tea >-* CD o PI g o ^■■" § s ^ " S'-' r^ tH OJ "^ 03 a 1=1 S a O hn -S'S a ^ a o .g E-i n -5 ,atz2 a m s a CI ^- ■i=2 rrt CO S a) .t!,Q ■^ c= CO R rii] -flS .gi^ .a 0.0 C« CO o a, ■3 " ■^ 60 s.a .g » o o. CU o .20 o M ca 5 O n^ <" S °? 1 W8 ' ««^ ■3 .a S'S , .a ,0 C— ' OJ ^„ aj I s a If" S'o'% -i ^ o PI .a ,2; oc a •■SVH C^ a oi h6 1 2 fqB tljpw 02 d d CO -S^o «H a £ Ti i <1 1 1 a 0) OJ L>, a crt n , q ' H W QJ a ,a T,' 1-5 opS eg .2.S? ■Sf b-g C+H tU •i^w CO S 03 m CD a id Pas Offic Ord I O) CU J3 a ^a ja9 ^ ■*^ § fe" S3^ S" I^-! I CO S°'2o^'3 ■gSo"';&WgHgSa STATE PAPEKS, 569 Warrants of the Council of State for Payment of Money from the following : — Funds. TreasTorers. Delinquents' estates, 50,000?. value ordered for Ireland. „ Emergency fund Delinquents' composition fines at Goldsmiths' Hall. Ordinances of 1647-48 for monthly assessments for Ire- land. Prize goods - - - Excise Deans and Chapters' lands War or army treasury - Ordinances of 1644-45 for weekly assessments for Ire- land. Petty emptions Haberdashers' Hall Committee for taking the ac- counts of the kingdom. Also minor funds deposited officials, and issued by them. The original warrants in Vol. XIV. are generally receipted, and often contain powers of attorney, bills of exchange, and other papers authorising payment, signed by the person to whom the warrant is made payable. Sir A. Loftus, Treasurer-at-War for Ireland. Do. Eich. Herring and Mich. War- ing. Aldermen Thos. Andrewes and Maurice Thompson. Pri^e Collectors. John Jackson. Thos. Noel, Step. Estwick, Wm. Hobson, Gurney house. Su- John Wollaston and others. Aldermen Andrewes, Kenrick, and Avery. Col. John Venn. 2yro. tern, in the hands of sundry Abbreviations. D. and C. stands for Deans and Chapters, I. stands for Ireland. Del. stands for Delinquents. 570 DOMESTIC II I I I I I I II I ^1 III I I I (MCMtOt* t^ 00 a> Ci I I I I I « ° II I I I I MM ■j: I o o H izi O O ID H ->1 H W. 12; o O EH S 3 MM MM I :; I ■«* o o . o o >-. <^ o •^ ^ o ooTjfTh oooooo o OOCOCO OsDO«0 O o rrt 0) -»^ 13 ^^ 6-§ i w5 o o o o ^. O ■^ . ' PI oJ^o o ^ n3 O 9 „ 1-3 S ' ^ 5w w w 52 fci rt « S O _H n 03 W to CQ _C] «r. «:§ ^5 1=1 o m 2 3 9 2 o! " a 0) n O b S w ^ = (M ;:::; SPh a STATE PAPERS. 571 I I I I I I I I M (N rH ^ ^ C? CO lO lA CO I 1 Si o I d o "■^ ^ 00 00 o O '* O o o ^ 'f o o o m o o o =«2 o 0^ 00 Tf to o to o o in o rt o o o o O O r- W3 O o o c^ o o ^ CO -* (N ^ CO o ID O •9 S O) a o a o O n cS c3 a -s _ 'O s •y§ a S3 1 , 'H O CO to O O CD t>* SrS a- ?,3 □ 6lO 1 3 a h a a (-. >> •B -d c3 '■3 t-i CO a o Ph 1^ o o ^ DO U} CO »n MS O faJ3 fa ftipL, la §<<- N 13 CO o 2Po ,o cH.g £ =" a^ 0,0.^ "ij -. o cj ^ § N « o cS 9 c3 -a 3 H a* ^ d bo tH h pH i3 'a> P^ ' -^ +j en o a O) M H ^ 03 S O >■ ,3 2 £ S >>'S ■*J "^ W rt — n ^g-frio^a-g M F-; o IS +j Qj ,_; ^2 ~ til 11 O OS 0>-5 ^ O f 3 as 3 o a o a "^ o to 'x "-1 -— ' s Jo §^ a o ^ w ^ a S a ^ 1 HS ^S 3 ^s ^ . CD t^ 00 O (N cq CT 572 DOMESTIC o a o Pi o a ■g o o 1 S 3 >. CC OJ d o 2 =0 =fiS O I I I I I I I I I I I M" I I I I I I I I I I I I I M^ I I I I I I I I I I I I o o o o o -^ irt O CO O CO u^ CT (N CO O O o o o to o oooooooooo oooooooooo r-( (MC0C7St-(OI>-C^10OO r-H r-4 rH rH — I O O a w <1 a »a 1 l^ ° ■§ ft a . s (»» g y Z^ fii o t, o o o o o o o t, in Tf « S3 3 9 a 43 *r ooooo'S §1 ooooo °-sJ ^ J^ R ^ t( o o o ~ - S ,a afia^' a a a ,a O as WW ^■1 =H a o CO ° B - 2 ^^■^ s ^ boy " O g P=i ^» . '{i, u > aj ai OJ o O ?^ rQ lJ o *i ftif Sm- a S) H op p^ O 3 g S)^ a i fe " r J a " s 03 CD M ^ *3 P^ Pi a " a ? 9 s g s H h5 ^ X W QH > o 1-5 o C3 1-5 u STATE PAPERS. 573 I I I I I 1 I I I « I 1 I I o a o (=1 CD fin o o o o o o o •* O O t^ 00 o t^ « CO o o 00 o to o 00 o to o CO o CO o o o O OT a> to « I ^ m r3 a3 fao f §-9 (> rt t^ CO OJ t- =1-1 " 5! = ^ ■ SB" - -c „" i e ^ fl ^H I 1 tj bo 3 a CO o ■-< a> , dj r-l fl Qj -♦^ ■ O r1 ^ <^ fl 3 n^ ^ CO ■— 'o ^''^ o ^ a "2 — ^ .-S ^ M g ^ .o i! K 0; O « ^ O pcj •^►^ fef^ M .c s ^ '3 ti^g n s 2gf -1^1 12! fM' ■73 03 a BO a « -a -a „• p) 3 p] ca a fl fcO s o p. C3 o in -^ o «P5 o OJ □ rt « pp-( ea o >< Q OJ P^ '7] 60 - <-. !1 g t CO » '3 ea 3 fl n ^ O H 1-5 g CO a*! ■a .005 ■fl a ■ g ca .S 3o g So o c3 . o o ^ to -r 574 DOMESTIC I l;l 1:1 I I 1)11 II -I I I 1 1 1 1 1 I I p^ rH to I I o 1=1 o t4H o =2 m O o O ^ fH ■^ •* =« 4 •^ -^ ^ ■* o o r* t~. t^ t.- o o t^ 00 00 00 00 o o (M ^ .-.( ^ rH O O (?1 IM (M c^ tri .-« o o o o o o o ffOCOCOOO -^000000 ^^ ^' "^ ^^ TT ^^ ^^ ►H I- o o rs o 'S ts o s 9 ^ S g O M i 3) -a •5 i^ s " ^ w "g I CO S.S-3 =! c o (D C3 bD ="" s .a a > p 121 =l 1^ B ^ a fcpS Cl, O o rt a M « „ O £ I ' ^^^TSO S ^ to aj to fco o Jd ■S n ,. S/3 S ^ i g'fe ra p, c o g I cu p o ca r^ "g K to :rM1 a «> -_, a> o o CD ■J^ bDc c^ '-5 OJ L^ • rsi a ■4^ ^ fcD 03 .t; c- p ^ a g'p.O ■O _» to ^ O P^ to tu fao^)^^ ^ ^ pR Ph F!^ f^ p-S'a § ^ a baS P O to to rf t- tu fJ3 CQ ^ <"= S ° ^ cw t^ CD C^P — - ^ t3 e3 l^-i O c3 3 <2 tS '3 M o - i s s S S o 2 fe =- c2 0) p 2 to rt '"' ^ •rt tj t^ O 3 *^ 1 MI'S '?>■? 9 qj to P O P^ feD 3 =-co P^ F^ P^ Ph f=H tJ-P d ^ ■" a >l^ o ^ a jp o p c;> a* GJ c3 ,r a'S P g p Eh O ^2 c -a '. ^^ P -M +j +j .0 O^ i P" .a -3^ «• 03 -s QJ W e a rr^ < p - b> o ^ bo ^^ OJ3 P • A ^ O S §1-5 W O WiSM to o-a 1-5E-1 .2 -fi pi! 03 a P ^ 3 ^ t P CO 03 Hj ^ . Ha .a ■,'H P 1-5 CO 1-3 ^ .3 o 1-3 U 1: ID P -a STATE PAPERS. 577 > X I I I I I I I 70 I M I ,-1 rt I I I CO CO a 02 "t3 O o o o o o o %n o i-H O o o o o o o o o o O O «Z o o ■* a o eo o r^ o ■S3 •0 BO M O .73 a si f=( K a . O) 03 w 3 ^H ?^ (O ■Q p t- O o -o o I g'™ ' hog a OJ 03 I la o^-o 0336 •^ ^ X ^ ui s £ a •as 2t: O (3 o o 03 S ?'^ bo ,0 "^ . « a ^ . c3 a u „ a =a a § 2 o a 5 o o « f^ „ a sfi ^ fc- t- ^ -^ a 5 *- .0 ;2i > -2oS ..-^H -a 3 1) be, ea bo O &.S ^ Oj ID O ■a u'^ "'So -= >>S f=< P^ U .is >. r^Vl 2 ft 03 03 '•3 !D 000 ft =■ .a a ,s a oj :::: .2 iS bo ^ ass s J 3^ .^ .-. bo*3 a ft bpoH ^ o °l-!^2 a § » ^ S o ^ g'^ S g « a ^ pi^ 03 a o o 5^ -5 « ^ ,a O 3.2^ .s a W a .•aS !•-§ 1 a ^ a ^ >>a s ^ i- M bp^ HntH p^r-s o a> a S g -d .2 a ag§ o ° o . p.. li li ■ "^ a ^^^ g SP^ h-5 O <« '0 a » a X P£l R§ . -s o2| 1^ C3 S^ -8 a § 9 fl Ha rfi OJ r^ rJa L^ ►? H i-:)CC P4 "2 -3 1-5 ho-g n3 S 1=1 C3 (i> . bo aS a" ° A ° CO W cc •^"•^ 03 ° 05 a S a o o o a C3 <1 o 578 DOMESTIC > I— I I I I I - I I I » CO eo CO 1 1 1 1 to t~ « r-l =" I I to CO CO -^ r- f-i ■^ GO CO 00 C30 ai CO CO CO CO CO CO I I I I I "^ o O CD O !M eo CO Qi O «0 O g o CO t4H o o O ri2 1=1 Si O IM O o o o CO O o o p £ o S " ' 2 o so = -§" §■1 fJ3 o ^ to •SO ^ " a " *-i o o 1-6 = ?; c a Ift to H to O PS| ^ ^ CO =3. -s K. to O • a> 60 1^ g a (gfl 03 p STATE PAPEES. 579 > ^ I I I I I I I I I I I I I M 2| I I I I I , O cq CO I CO ci to -5 ^ o o O OQ +a CO . CO s ° a ■E o 3 a 13 CO cc (^ a> ^ ^^ o a ^ ■ §■■§2 ."§ 5 S^ M;Sg H -r-l " = ■33 ^ g 03 2 a H 03 -^ a <1 " ^ %- ^d ' - a Si's a^ a 32 " g MS o 5 a ^ ' O ~ O O 0000 fH [i,pL(p:>2 o tog c3 a .o o S a sa °^ O M fl I| -Si O - « .9 it l-e S^ ii •s a COS ^ a 5 a „ i o a „ /5 SS o •J a •:=!= ' > o cu fl R 3 5 g bDK^ S *3 ^ ^ : 2^ o o oj a > <« '^ t .2 -a a- rd Pi fi f-1 *^ "^ ,;Sn:l Sta ^■^ -P ■'Sl.s^ s to ^ :^ § C a ,asa !o«^ a'3 a ° ho «i „ ^ go -^ ,o o^ a ^ S a tn a 0) §*§ ° " - h o a S2 i; ^< ■a SjS'SS S o'S " ts a ^^ a p- a o o -d a a 'o Ed it ' a RJ lu --a CJ -J ns aj fl •2 s a OJ ■"■ y ■^■3 a ^ 15 a ■a O f^fR pi^ ^ fi^ fH ;zi M a ;^ " w a rri a 1 a g O . g n3 ■J'-C'^ no ►-? 153 u o o o i^-'H ;^ ;o ■5 <«« M I O o =5 a ^ s ^ ^ a ,1-t o CO •-= 1 o 1-5 00 1 1-5 o CO in pi) o 1-3 3 a -O S a • -OHcS K H « (R STATE PAPERS. 581 I III I III I I I 1 1 IS I M o o Pi o S I cS m o f— ( § o O <» rCl -a el a 3 W "a as o w CO «■ ::l * S 2 o o o o o o O O O O G^ W O O O CO OOco O O-^O Ot-'OOOi o o o zo O rt O to o to o « t^ (O o o o -* 00 Tf O O CO cc »n o o ^ o o O ^ CO J3 rf3 60 3 o ° 3 VI ■2 .£ o 2 tj "= ;^ O CO toS = ^ o ^ P4 Ph bo .p-^ t, S = « 0=2 i .« 2.2 -S "3 O into th onwea) ered lega to th ,"2 ;> .2 B O -3 a 'q3 ^ ^3 >.1> vere com S» ^ 1 dell rts the i!!?? O) o ■5 ^ «i OJ =M -« « m 3 g rura halb irs a (Ti S" ,a P.13 00 o o ^ M ^ b' tri ^4 iH ^ f£H P=H f=( fL, P=, fL, fH Pq o O I— ' f- 4> ^ w u hog -g 0) o P ^ a q5 O oj « ^S .as fR .3 P-l J3 ftoCJ 3 54-1 go's «*-< b fc^ t? 2 ^ ^ 43 ^ g -g & f.^ —* CO !3 oj o ^ «a o g :£ > S bo "S "= 1 pq .g •^ ^H g D 3 CJ O 3 3 O n3 ew faD.2 C3 >0 o CO O f.'g ■S Q.'S -3 „-^ a p rr,'^ ^^ ra 3 0«5'3 tj 3 O.— ft,2 3 3 P !0-3 S '^ S '- 2 ►"3 a a '-' '^' O O o O O o « bo ■ g .5 g § S 42 W o^ § a <^t. J3 3 -d ,•&. ' S-^ d S fi J3 &, O 5 .3 . g O G 0) O c O r3 05 ^ .2a9s<»»s^os° -OocuOortHO* 3 bo K « j3B.d '3j30r'^3b. j3 a 3 " ^ S >^ a . 2 !^ ;J fc- 3.3 P£i a 2 X i^ ^ a n3 ' 2 3 3 C' r^ >^ 3 4 CO 1 1-5 o - -3 ^ ■ "? o 2^3 g ca 3 CO 3 -H 1-3 582 DOMESTIC 02 o o Q zn 'to r^ O a 1 m >1 CD rt O V:H ^ =4-1 O -t3 cl ^ crt Ph ^ o ,o !> I I o o o o o o o o =* CO o a a b -a a CO .F-; O) ^ ■2 • S ^' ^ ,o s 0) 2 ^ r^ W M O « s a 0-s e+H "^ ^ Oy " 0^-2 S. . CJ ^ n3 a o O e^ • w a i-. 3— o a ! ga.i,^ „ o ^ 5^ 2 ^ bo tuo O Q ^ " -9 .2 ^ go P=H S f^ o w a ° ^ . -SI ■^'S t ■p a ^.2 i^u . "3 =^ o •" - a .a ill -g o § M "4 |a o » ,o ^ i °^^ §-2^ Ot3 a O HJ "is Sh '^ 2 y " o fH Ph i.a §■ O Ph a o M O •p a o r^. -a » a P ^ "3 S Q S a ho a 3 ;h agop^l^ i I a ^ O' 1-5 .a CO p-l P5 P^ w 3§ a .a CG m ft -as q « fH I I I a .a CO CO in !», S3 STATE PAPERS. 583 O o Pi I Ph m o o o O (S I 2; CO t- 00 r- > ci I 0)0)0 0) -1 0000 00 00 ■* CO 01 i-H 00 "^ CO (?l to --I o s •5 s rj u V C4H CtH 00 ^ o o .„.g to [A Cj V .a .t; *j 03 q> o S S fH P^ Ph =1 g ho s £3 '^ R b td g* 6D,a « •J t. O (U bo's g CI M y "» b I" t- H ;^ f^ t4 O O "*^ o [i| f^ ^ Ph ' b PhPh Ph^ x: SO H a . ■s-o cs a a s o.a ^ ^ .§ « s C/J f:1 pq S a be rt e< U3 fli ^ 9 S^ -y ■S •a e4H cS Xl fN ^ sn riil a (y •4 (M Is a f=i ta . J hn ii a •3 43 tertain- enable having se and oote in § fl c -s « ■'^ ^ jj ■° S c^ bo ~ m s growi accoun charge and, t Sir Ch the 20 r their e heir pla 3 a .2 M „ ong h,fo oft £ed out Ireland etarn to ng in recruits tion am r, 5A eac xecution ^ . t. -ij defa t in to ed 1 spor er. a^ a ar distr the To pains i be men him stay tran Ulsl P=( H Ph 0.0 bo a 5 .a a pq ■a S bO "3 a'± S g M p»-=pp£i o lulls ao I? a - b^O '-' t: « i; eg -^ g HO s.g a Is pi) o 13 a s 9 P^ P^ a ^ Hj IN >, CO 3 *"* H5 « S a S^,a no H 1-5 ■ij s a p£l CCJ '^ 1-3 Pi (1 1^ ■S ^ ►? 584 DOMESTIC I I O 2<= a 3 O O (71 O Oi o o o »o t^ o o Ci (M i-t 01 O o o c3 02 o o o O -a OS o M W fH ^ ^ S^ 1-5 1 ^ o 03 Q O (n 13 02 o ^ J •ft CO STATE PAPEES. 585 > I I II 12 2 K CO I Ir; I a si «fl O 00 O eo o o o o •* o o CO o ^ a a ° r"^ el 0< d o o e ■» s o i-^, >. >.^="^ f^ •r f5 ° o <^ S3 0) E ■" PI tS o l> O •a 3 . O O Ml o «> ■=„ ^ IN O t. S »; > CO 1° (-1 U O rf PhPh 5 bo .a « '^.£: ° '•1 «S *^ o o "SO 'S o !^ ^ f^ ^ '3 f-c TO to fcH o «J ^J o -C5 ° ^ 9 O g »3 'Op " Si - a to a t. °^ -^ to h S '. S" o'2 ', ^ o a to a g Ml e,a ^1 aaa'S(;.-s a =« 'O O) J< ^' ^- ^ 'S I ;3 pQ N -H 'O tJ ?; . bj; (D cS a ;i ° >— ' tj ^ Oj 1-1 ^ OT ^ O O Jd <4-i cl O L_, o g (U o - ■&^Sa3 °= >,2 S-g 3 o °.2 <10 « >2^ 1° ojM •2 ° -3 .9 0^ "3 «i S2 ccfq '^ nd r3 ^- ■ •3 a ■3 60 ^ a y pc* o H3 h^ y. a •3 -3 1-^ ol a U ^ m tiO CO ^ 586 DOMESTIC 1 I O I I 3 «> r-( eo ,-« on d CO r- ** t^ t^ t^t^ M I I o !>5 CD o o d g o 1=1 o O (D g s s 02 /2 o I S I I ■^o o o (M O OS »0 0» Tj* o o o t- DO W ^ l-H CO 00 00 ■* Tjt Tft CO CO CO CO «o i-H I— 1 i-( CD CO CD «3 i> r» o» ^ I — I H '^ oi (3 p orl d F-< .WO ho =3 = o ■^ SI M rt P- 0) P O a> oj rl ,J3 03 o '*^ "^ f-c O t3 oj ^^ 5 ^H O O) o a o Eh 1 fH f^ 1^5 1 =S g d at to . S ^ OS .3 o « S fe <= -uS = •3 2 a bo S 'S °uS 9 at .a a _^ -*J CO _• tij o •I a 8 26 rrt OJ O) OJ i> g a ti W 02 s M " a ss o S ^ J. P4 fH o 1^1 ■^^ ^<^ STATE PAPERS. 587 I I I S'O ^ t- « I S III I s CO 13 m =«S o o o o o o lO) o o ^ in r^ 75.-2 ;-(■ "^ d S^S r X « d 2-^ tii:3 •r ,*^ ^ a> o 1J o -M N ,a 5 cs S fl h^ o a g^-p . .3 ^ix 11 ^■9 o a a a, a o o '?3 "^B 9 rt g a 1.2.2 fM N < o I ^ "3 a 00 O rd ^ tH O ■*;e ni^j tu OJ ^ «1 1:3 P to Tn p3 OJ "" 5 ;il| H fli O S S.* o 2 r1 " W (D "S m ! o o ^ pq § -3 ^ rH (M ^ 'g 'Tf » O 5h ^ fr* h-i *:; n o o o o o c3 O to si 7? 60 S <« 2 O to t4-l o td p. §•-3 bflS^ S S w <» |i( ^ I, ^ 1-5 .a 02 5 o 1-5 2 a a d s 588 DOMESTIC ^ P 1 1 1 III 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II II 1 1 I > o 2o a eo ■* Th in »o to sD I^r>iQOQOOsOJOSO 00 30 00 CO 00 00 OOOOOOOOOOQOOOO) )-H P5 o^r- ^ o Oi ao ao OS 00 (N IT, lO O to ic to o (o lo »o m I M^ O, CQ l?l o o *-■ 1-1 p-< rH i-l V O O CO (N ^ cq o in to CD 00 tOOeO.-«CN(N^O =ij O to O O eo lO t^ OJ !>■ ^- «0 o W (?1 IM ^ t^ ■—I (N i-H nK CO C^ fH fH p-H i i 1^ r^ t^ 1 • 1 O 1 a S =4-1 o to bakers for furnishing bread my, according to the directions mmittee for Irish affairs, tuns of beer, at 41s. 6d. a tun, d at Bristol, for the Irish army, ne-third part, deducting 17/. 1 e in their hands of 400/., paid tl ,k. irs of Dover Castle, with interes cent, till paid. drums delivered into the stores barrels of powder - matchlock muskets, to be paid °^ CO eg 13 a. « (B 3 a a o It er 1 1 Nov. eh matchlock muskets, and 30 p tols, a moiety on 3 Oct., the mainder 3 Dec. or freight on the Irish seas, the sec moiety, on certificate that Chas. Wa has not paid him anything, or 500 pikes, on 14 October or 400 „ or 400 „ or 20,000 horseshoes and 180,000 s nails, on 13 October. pikes, on 14 October pickaxes - age, tar, &c. for the train of artil olours delivered into the stores barrels of gunpowder exigent charges of the Guerns on account. 1— < Imprest the ar the Co For 404 vered CO '-Z g 8 g"2 g o, ago gggSSSSS'S o f^ P^fqN t^ f^ pRpq P>4 !^ ftlfqptjfcfHp^f^pH ) n3 . . ,g 1 1 aster of 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 • .Dob op an on unsmi o 1' o Commissary Wm bins. Capts. Geo. Bish Thos. Norrice. Capt. Hen. Cann Thos. Smith - Dan. Judd Wm. Gardner, g = a* s Jas. Ansdell, m the Patience. Anthy. Webster Wm. Edwards - Thos. Bayman Thos. Hodgkins Silvester Keene Thos. Hodgkins David Davison Jno. Walford - Maurice Thomp Mary Cordwell Wm. Pennoyer Capt. Clarke - I III • 1 1 lit 1 1 1 1 t 1 t ^ ■Si a o § 1 lit 1 i 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 I ( 1 1 m a S g i Sir Jno. Wo o ^ = ^ = o 1-3 ' K - : s = - ^ .a CO CO « r « s - CO :: :; :: s :; r s : = S = I i 5 I I : 5 s :: t = STATE PAPERS. 689 ^1 I I « o 2o o I I >> 4) a o o d a> P-< c3 "^ r^' fl" 01 •'-' ? CO G3 pH O g 3§g 5 g^ -S 3 ^1 tS to M g " 4; S a „ a " is Pm Its §g-9 ""111 H -3 ■S ■§ -c f^ f^ 6 ±1 Pi a o '. -CI H CO O so oi-! Is CIJ f-i r .s hp ^ bo" fl CO n:3 ■« a 0) CO Ej mW'S "Is ■ts o Si, I" « 2 g u^ ■ss||-g O g CO eg -iS 60^ '^ ^ «^ _. 'rJ 'S Si " §■3 6 a D-fl •rL CO b- -^ S O 4^ 0} s s S3 c2 o S § ^ a S O .2 g-S F=H C5g.S ; ~ « o 00 fH o H bD 3 5 -a o ■» o a Kl 2 cr( .^ a S a a >- 0) S 3 .0 H ^ J, ^ fl O o q 1-5 ^ i! ^ Cl JJ o H s. Vine ucie. or Jas. a CU 1 ^ o ^ o o .S o -:; bD 1 s ^ •« ^ "1 1-5 a ai-j J3 o .a I-5M d a .a t/2 a a ^ .M d a >-5 1-5 a .a -s CO hs 590 DOMESTIC > II I I » I K W5 CO -^ O OS gill I I I I I >cO o . o o o o o o o o o o o o O) CI o o d CD s cS -4-3 o o o o o =ft O O 00 (N OS r~ O CO o ■3,3 JO rt -*j jq -*J K^ " H t. 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Fl «J ei 1' n o m 1^ hH a -<-- ^j ,a HiPO o g a J ° J i! S S E-i U»P ;_) tU Vi^ __ 3 .a^g Ei HH to ta.S « Ol-:iQ O "h3 h^ i-s a ., ja-a s i"C tiJ ^ 'S -fci ^ a 1-3 a ■^ ^ - a O CD a f=([i(" fR g p ^ 592 DOMESTIC I— I I I o d o a p-i =2 O el P o O c3 o o o o o o r^ o CO CO rH OS r* o o a> -^ o ^ 5 "« "-S W o H la. g "3 J « I— ( I S > s ' a o o na d a 60S .9 ^ CT* 00 O ■a " a §-« gsa« Q S 2 3 ,3 I a.^=s O tH Odd * « o O 4) ■ -3 ^ " d m 'd o >=! 9 f^ c3 c^ +j g bo.St. ^.2 § 3 d , ' ° o ^ ja.a >< o a a I6b r3.M „ . •s °.d 2 < _; rt^^ rt -« &-H ^ a . = == - ^ o .g J. 1 1 o o &, o ■S M 1 CO O CJ 0) o ^< a ., « _, O 00 o S 00 -3 (N i self a arch i red on rehing f and dered ces. =2 1 . him to ra orde s ma unse I, or s for =2 £ ^"So a ^ y for h 10,000 iilrigge ■ti i2 .. o - 12 n rt aj a> d o CO 1 .2 o CO CO t> w CO t^ 100 cwt. a fortnight's horse, now nd, from the Col. Fitch, nd through a month's p rse, from th r Sir Art. 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(M ^ t= j; f= t; u o O o fe o 6 f^ [=i f=( fi fH '-' .0005 — C^T3 000r— OO O o 25 3 to Ht^ cp r^ •-J Ah O rt a "• ^^ p >> ? -^ 'g 3 3 « ,5 aSfq'^^ am §•5 la a; I •a «• " P S3 a 1 l> CZ2 •a = g.l o .^ bCp ofe 49 P S c5 p O ,m Qj Hs •9 '^'^ ^ n O VH O ■'-• C3 M o f^ J» f3 o ^ -s p I-, ^ p ^-n ,j3 606 DOMESTIC I I I I I I I I ^ -I 1^ IS S^ I i I I I I I I I I I I a o o a m o o Q , OS I ill tH C3 13 ^, •-I in ^0^ I -s §? " o o o " pQ 2i ns t. o ^ - o *^ o Ph pq £ 2 _.. • CO . g ,■* na 00 na f!Hft| fL( pL(0 ^ -w ^ at^s a a -O S ^ * Oi l-gl-MoS nH 9 03 aj H S" o cl -^ "•" *^ ■am . o o P5P .. fe ST ,4 w p-v SS S t? 1 bo^ M » o3 rt "^ fe a '^ ...J a J P5 o o a ■p-i =4-1 o 1=! O O i 'Is o o o o O G^ to o r-i ■* o o o to irt t^ i-H t^ 00 o g^-l S to [. ^ M ID 3 oil ■' oj o , t- f: a r° a © ■» r ' -3 ci a fl n i^ =3 S -M ew P" is go ° S o -B to '-' o o . O T3 M H a o O fl s -rt 3 >-, ^ '^ p i-q u I fe « a P=4 n3 "Td O -. CO (1 O _ O ^^ ^ ■^ „ +J ra CO O g g c a 1 1— ( A a ,d k. S CO X , o o ° g o ^-^ .^■fc-ll 1 02 r CC ".a o § o t-.a O ^ o Ph ^ Ph 60 E o o S S •? 5^1 ^ O ^ cs a .s 1-^ fl s o3 C5 i fl 60 O ft fl o o 6 ^ M H fl O 1-5 to 5 608 DOMESTIC •—I I— I o I I I I I ^ (M I I t^ t- O .-H ^ o o o a CD a I- Ph 02 o o O O "«■ o =«m o o o o «2 V( o o , ^ a . ^ rf O CD Q A s +3 -^ 2 o -. . 3 ^fS- ^•3 w5 -<-rg ^ f^ " n3 hDrd t3 O o 45 0) o i « 1^ : ^^ «-. fa fa =4-1 o -I a •p o ^ " > a a; o a <^ ♦3 ,Q « ^O! .2" ',j a '?"-' ^i -I o o S o o E3 a> p a W d a s fa ^ STATE PAPERS. 609 ADDENDA. 1649. April 6. Petition of the overseers of the Thames watermen to the Admiralty Committee, for continuance to them of the power of impressing able watermen for the State's service, as they have done many years ; but, lately some particular persons have insinuated themselves into that authority, utterly against the good liking of the watermen, and have impressed ill-affected and unable persons. With reference thereon, by Generals Rich. Deane, and Rob. Blake, to the Navy Commis- sioners. [Vol. I., No. 42a.] [1649.] Aug. 7. Petition of Geo. Buchanan, Laird of Buchanan, to the Estates of the Parliament [of Scotland] for relief &c. As will be seen by several Acts of Parliament in his favour, in consideration of his great losses, and the wasting of his lands, he was to have 20,000 marks in pari payment of such losses, and of arrears, which sum was to be take a from the public dues ; having represented this to the present Parlia- ment, a report was made by the Committee of BiUs, recommending it to the Committee of Moneys to pay it, as also to the Committees of War of Stirling and Perth, where his suspended lands lie, for him to be allowed a proportion thereof for his maintenance ; but the quan- tity allowed being too small, he has since petitioned the Committea of moneys, but without any satisfaction, as there are so many in those shires in the same condition. As the 20,000 marks was but a small part of what was found to be due to him, he hopes that it may be decreed a public debt, and order given to the General Commissioners to pay him the rents of all years bygone during non-payment, and until the 20,000 marks are paid off ; and that, as at a Parliament held at St. Andrews, it was or- dained that petitioner should have a subsistence from them, and there has never been any conformity thereto, a precept may bq issued to the General Commissioners for such maintenance as he formerly had ; otherwise that the said commissioners may be ordered to accept a factory of petitioner's estate for payment of public dues, he being only liable to relieve his friends for money borrowed for stocking the ground, building houses, and paying the ministers' stipends. [1 page. Vol. II., No. 75a.] Aug. 7. Petition of Geo. Jameson, Provost of Cowpar, to the Parlia- ment [of Scotland], for a reduction of the tax duty to be paid by him, for farming or acting as taxman of the Excise of the Presbyteries of Cowpar, St. Andrew's, and Dumfernline, from 20th March 1647, to 1st May 1649. Petitioner conditioned ignorantly to pay more for the excise of the said Presbyteries than they were worth, and in September and October last, great numbers of the forces under the Earl of Lanark and Geo. Monro, instead of coming to Stirling, came through the said Presbyteries, and not only drank all the ale, but destroyed all the malt and corn, so that the 2- Q Q 610 DOMESTIC [1649.] Feb. 15. 1650. Feb. U- Stockholm. Feb. if. The Court, Caen. Feb. Caen. 1 8 people were long unable to brew ; and by reason of the plundering, and the great dearth and scarcity, most of them have left off brew- ing altogether, so that petitioner is unable to pay half the duty contained in his tax, and if the whole is exacted, he will be completely ruined, aU his means and estate being ia the hands of the public, [f page. Vol. II., No. 75 &.] Contract between the Navy Commissioners and Capt. Wm. Haddock, part owner and master, for hire of the America, 337 tons, 102 men, for six months, at 3Z. 15s. 6cf. a man, per month. [1 sheet, Vol. v., No. 166.] Proposals to the Queen of Sweden from the King of Great Britain and Ireland, most humbly submitted by Eobert Meade, thereto appointed by the King. 1. The King is deeply grateful to the Queen of Sweden, whom he will never desert, but ever strive to deserve and return her favour. 2. In proof of his gratitude, the King appoints an ambassador extraordinary to her on his behalf 3. The King begs Her Majesty to be pleased to interpose her authority and influence that his Scottish subjects may render his ambassador due obedience, omitting those rigid and wicked demands to their lawful king ; and also appoint an ambassador herself for Scotland. 4. The King begs Her Majesty to be pleased to regard all his subjects in Sweden who have shown their good affection to his cause with favour ; and on the contrary to frown on any English or Scotch ill-affected towards their King, as enemies to every monarchy. 5. The King begs the favour of the Queen of Sweden towards John Mackleire, now staying at Gottenburg, to allow him to receive, without the imposition of any heavy tax, aU merchandise con- signed to him by the King or his ministers, for satisfaction of the King's expenses. 6. The King begs Her Majesty to grant, if she can without pre- judice, free ingress and egress in all her ports west of Gottenburg to his ships of war. 7. The King begs her most graciously to peruse the premises, and acquaint his servant, Eobert Meade, with her determination thereon. [2 pages, Vol. IX., No. la.] Promissory note signed by Charles II. to repay Joseph Jane 50 pistoles, within two months after he arrives in Holland, if Jane can procure any friend to supply him for the present with that sum. [1 page. Vol. IX., No. 16.] BiU of exchange by Joseph Jane for 166 crownes, two-thirds at 108 dewniers de gios, for the like received of John Cole according to His Majesty [Charles II. 's] directions, accepted by John Cole and Jean du Lavillette payable at the Court in Holland. [Scrap, Vol. IX., No. If.] STATE PAPERS. 611 1650. Mar. -|-|. Lord Eythin to Lord Jermyn. Since Mr. Meade's arrival, there Stockholm, has little passed of any consequence, save his giving in some proposi- tions to Her Majesty to be resolved upon ; he is in daily expectation of an answer, which shall be furthered so far as my weak endeavours can be extended, by reason I hold it my duty. I have had some discourse with her about it. I perceive, however, for some reasons incumbent to both their- Majesties, and the present condition of their affairs, that that business will not have such a prosperous success now as before this it could have had ; and besides there is the appre- hension Her Majesty has of His Majesty's diversion from any such intention, by reason of the treaty at Breda, and then the necessity of His Majesty's entering on present action ; but of this, and of my candid dealing in it, or anything else conducing to the advancement of Bis Majesty's service, Mr. Meade, at his return, will give you a more ample account, as also of my willingness to give His Majesty a testimony of my affection to his service. Noted as a copy of his Lordship's letter about " the proposition formerly made froni hence, of His Majesty coming into Sweden." Endorsed [by Sec. Nicholas] : " Copy of General King's letter to Lord Jermyn, about the propo- sition for the Bang's coming into Sweden in person, which the agreement to treat made not so fit at that time." [1 page, Vol. IX., No. 8a.] Feb. 20. Order of the Navy Committee that Alderman Avery and the rest of the late Commissioners of Customs, on or before 5 March next, send in a perfect account of all moneys received and paid during the time they were commissioners, and of money standing out in any of the outports on 21 July last. Annexing, I. Aldermen Bateman, Pack, and Avery, and Mr. Floyd, to the Navy Committee. We present the accounts required as near as we can compute them, divers of the books and accounts being with the present com/missioners or their accountant, to certify upon. II. Account by Thos. Bulkeley, accowntant to the late Com- missioners of moneys received for subsidies and customs the port of London from 25 Feb. 1644-5 to 21 July m 1649; total, 980,499L 4s. OJd Also accovmt of m,oney owing by collectors at SI out- ports, named, to 21 July 1649 ; total, 25,0571. 12s. O^d. Also abstract of moneys believed to have been paid to the present commissioners by the collectors of outports upon their accounts to 21 July 1649 ; total, 10,609^. 12s. lOhd. Also list of 19 outports whose books and bills are ivanting. Also account of disbursements, chiefly to Sir Hen. Vane, Treasurer of the Navy, vn salaries, &c., during the time ; total, 980,422Z_. 2s. lOfd* With note that in the several charges mentioned, they, the sub-commissioners, do not charge themselves with mxmeys made use of by the Of this the amounts to Vane added together come to 643,733?. 10s. l^rf.— Ed. Q Q 2 612 DOMESTIC 1G50. . . garrisons in the several outsorts, within the txme of their accounts, nor with the fees and petty charges^ of the officers therefor that time, nor with the moneys paid there upon certificates for goods exported and formerly imported; nor ivith considerable sums paid in several ports, by order of Pctrliament, for reparation of piers and harbours, and such like public works, but only charge such moneys as have been received from the collectors of the outpoi-ts into the Treasury, or were payable by bills of exchange for those accov/nts, leavvng other particulars to the particula/r accounts of the collectors for those ports. [16 pages, Vol. IX., No. Ic] Mar. 14. Ja. Wood to Sir Edw. Nicholas, Beauvais. I received yours of the Paris. 10th inst. by Sir Rich. Browne's secretary, and wondered it should have been so many days by the way, and more to know that His Majesty commands me to present myself in person before him, for what has passed in the printing of that letter His Majesty directed to Lord Montrose. I wish I were able to get out of Paris at any rate ; I would not be much ashamed to present mj'self before His Majesty in the sight of my accusers. I blush to hear that they dare aver that the printing of these letters is the reason that His Ma- jesty is not furnished with money from the Scots ; how dare these impudent men offer to speak so, whereas Mr. Windram, the Scots' envoy, by his letters to his friends here, and by his discourse to his confidents in Zealand, denied that ever he offered His Majesty money, or ever had any such warrant from those that sent him ? but if I have failed in anything, and it can be laid to my charge, I am ready to answer for it, upon the hazard of His Majesty's wrath, and the peril of my life, to be laid down at His Majesty's feet. Only I beg that His Majesty will reserve my censure in his own hands, and not leave me here in the hands of Montrose and my mercUess enemies. But it is not me or Montrose they aim at, but His Ma- jesty's ruin, and I pray God to disappoint them, and save His Majesty from being ensnared with their pretended loyalty. If His Majesty will have me wait upon him, let me be relieved of the burdens that lie upon me for his service here, and then doubt nothing but I shall do so, wherever he be, though it were to receive the sentence of death ; my conscience would comfort and tell me it were for the abundance, yea excess of my loyalty. I refer you to Capt. Elphinstone's information of particulars. I have sent such full informations touching Montrose, that I doubt not you know all. As I hear further, I will acquaint you. [21 2^"'9^s, Vol. IX., No. 86.] Mar. 19. Sir Eich. Lane, lord-keeper, to the King. The one desire I had St. Male, to serve you in your journey made me propose that way which was conceived to be safe, and such as might be best suitable to a consti- tution, then getting out of a long indisposition, in going by sea ; but this proves quite the contrary, for it brought a relapse upon me, and not without great violence, if' not with despair, so that I am forced STATE PAPERS. 613 1650. '^01- ^I- to submit at St. Male's, where I lie between hope and fear, satisfied however in this, that if I live it is to serve Your Majesty, and if I die, it was in your service. It will be but now time to make a humble request or two to Your Majesty, and God knows whether they shall be the last or not. The one concerns myself, which is that Your Majesty will continue me in your service so long as God shall give me life, or that otherwise I shall be disabled utterly to serve you. Secondly, that wliatsoever becomes of me, Your Majesty will cast your gracious eye of favour upon my son, in taking him into the number of the grooms of your bedchamber, than which nothing would be of greater satisfaction for whatsoever I have suf- fered, or has befallen upon me or mine. I have sent my son to wait upon you, and he can give you an account of me from time to time, [i page, Vol. IX., No. 10a.] Mar. 19. Lord Keeper Lane to Nicholas. I have not much to say, being St. Malo. disabled by the relapse that I am fallen into of my last sickness, and am forced to take up at St. Malo's for a time. My son will give you particulars of my distresses, and consider whether it will not now be a fit time for my son's business, considering what I have written to the King. Remember me to aU our fellow servants, not forget- ting Mr. Long. [J page, Vol. IX., No. 10&.] July 27. Council of State to Col. Crompton, Col. Hen. Danvers, governor, Whitehall, and the rest of the Militia Commissioners for co. Stafi'ord. Ac- cording to your desire, we have added Thos. Whitegrave of Burton, and Fras. Comberford of Bradley, to your number, and have given order for sending you the necessary instructions. Proceed to raise and arm the militia forces for your county, and to that end hasten the laying of the assessments. We think that as well those estates that are under sequestration as those which are not should bear the proportions wherewith by the Act they are chargeable ; for such gentlemen as reside in your county, but have not aU their estates lying there, if you look at the Act, you will find that such part only of their estate as Hes in the respective counties should be charge- able to the assessment made in that county. Proceed efiectually and speedily in this business, as the occasions of the commonwealth are pressing and require expedition. [1 page, Copy, Vol. IX., No. 116a.] Oct. 11. Injunction by the keepers of the Liberty of England to Ralph Cole, and all who under him claim the manors, lands, coal mines, and collieries, lately extended on the suit of Sir Henry Vane and others, on behalf of Thomas Liddle and Anne, his wife, to yield obedience to an order made after hearing the facts in the said suit, requiring them to deliver up possession of the said manors, lands, coal-mines, and collieries to Sir Henry Vane, — to which order they have refused obedience, — under penalty of 2,000?. to be levied on their lands and chattels if they stiU refuse or delay. [f page, Latin, Vol. XL, No. 42a.] 614 DOMESTIC. 1650. Nov. 8. Council of State to the Committee for Compounding. We find Whitehall. ]by yours of 30 October that you continue Capt. Benj. Mason a commissioner for sequestrations in co. Somerset, which we dis- approve for reasons formerly given, and because he is married into the family of a Papist and enemy. We find also Mr. Latch omitted, whose fidelity is beyond exception. [0. 102, p. 197.] Nov. 19. Order in Parliament that over and above the 50,000^. charged for the supplies of the stores, and the 50,000?. already charged upon doubhng on Delinquents' Estates for the pay of the army in Eng- land and Ireland, there be 50,000?. more charged to be raised upon the sale of Delinquents' Estates. That the two last 50,000?. be appropriated for the pay of the forces in Ireland. That over and above the money formerly charged upon delin- quents' estates, 50,000?. more be charged upon the sale of the said estates for the service in Ireland, [f page, Vol. XI., No. 299.] GENERAL INDEX. *if* For streets and buildings in London and Westminster, see London and West- minster, streets, buildings, &e. in. For names of ships, see Ships, names of. For titles of books, see Books, titles of. A. Aberdovey, customs collected at, 315-319. Abling, Jacob, 345, 474. Abney, Jno., treasurer at Constantinople, 226, 303. Accounts of the Kingdom, Committee for taking, 88, 370, 389, 400, 425 (2), 457, 569. , letter to, 254. , secretary to, 457. , treasurers of, payment by, 425. , , , warrant to, 599. Acworth, Wm., 410. , , account by, 496. Adams, Ensign Thos., 511. Adamson, Jas., license for, 557. Addlethorpe, co. Lincoln, minister of, 557. Aderley, Wm., 279. Adlington, Gilbert, 604. Admiral, Lord High, 2, 3. , , late, see Kich, Robert, Earl of Warwick, , , perquisites of, 219, 360, 482. Admirals, and generals at sea, 57, 195, 312, 313 ; see also Popham, Edw. ; Blake, Koh. ; Deane Rich. , Rear, 204, 236, 307, 312, 313. Vice, 8, 124, 131, 145 (2), 210,269, 361, 549 ; see also Moulton, Capt. Rob. ; Penn, Capt. Wm. , , pay of, 237, 265, 424, 501, 503. , , perquisites of, 219. Admiralty, 8, 11, 357, 411. business, 135. chamber, 48. seal, 200, 551. , Vice-surrogates of, 313. Admiralty Committee or Commissioners, 1 (2), 3, 9, 23, 115, 125, 146, 212, 264, 27.5, 322, 360, 361, 363, 375, 386, 411, 568,579, 601. ,appointmentto, 18, 90, 135,"468. attendances before, 110 (2), 118, 125, 172, 269, 274, 285 (2), 298, 307, 334, 377,435, 498, .532. Admiralty Committee — cont. , letters of (Feb. 1650), 1 (2), 9 (3), 12. , (March), 17 (2), 24, 27, 38-40, 52 (2), 63. , (April), 86, 95, 99, 110, 113 (3), 114 (2). 128, 129 (2), 134. , (May), 135, 136, 140, 146 (3), 151, 157, 161 (3), 162, 170 172 (2). , (June), 204 (2), 210, 219, 220 (2), 222, 497. , (July), 229, 233 (2), 235, 238-242, 252 (2), 255, 259, 260, 497. , (Aug.), 269, 272, 275, 279, 285, 288, 296, 297, 302 (2), 497. , (Sept.), 329, 330 (2), 336, 337, 345, 355, 362, 497, 498. , (Oct.), 371, 374 (2), 393, 497, 499. , (Nov.), 497, 499; see also Coytmor, Rob., letters of. , , letters to, 134, 140, 212, 229, 235, 262, 372, 492 (2). , , alluded to, 69. , members of, 358. , notes in, 53, 112, 338. , orders and proceedings of (Feb. 1650), 1, 6, 14,16. , (March), 20, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33-35, 38 (2), 39, 4.5, 46, 51, 52, 55, 57,59-61, 63, 67. , (April), 79, 80, 84, 86, 88, 91, 95, 102-104, 109, 110, 114, 118, 128, 133, 134. (May), 135,149, 151, 161, 164, 166, 168, 170, 172, 175, 184. , (June), 194,195,200,203, 204, 219, 221, 222. , (July), 225, 230, 232-235, 238-241, 250, 252, 255, 259. , (Aug.) 265, 268, 269, 272, 274, 275, 278, 279, 283, 285, 287, 291, 296, 299, 307. , (Sept.) 323, 329, 334,349, 354, 355, 361, 362. , (Oct.),374, 377,380,388, 391, 392, 398 (2), 400, 403. 616 GENERAL INDEX. Admiralty Committee, orders and proceed- ings — cont. (Nov.), 417,435,439,440. , (Dec), 495, 496. orders of, alluded to, 112, 151, 205, 412, 503. , petition to, 609. present to, 221. , references by,26, 235, 23S, 241, 330, 334. 336 (2), 337, 354, 362, 373 (3), 374, 377, 380, 386. , , to the Council of State, see Council of State, references to. , ref ereaoes to, by the Council of State (Feb. 1650), 3, 8,9, 12, 13. , (March), 17, 23, 27 (2), 29, .30, 31 (2), 33, 34, 37, 39, 44, 45, 53, 54, 56, 61, 63, 64. , (April), 76 (2), 84-86,95, 97 (3), 101, 105, 108, 112, 117, 118, 120, 124, 130 (2), 133 (3). , (May), 137 (2), 145 (.3), 147, 148, 150 (2), 158, 167 (2), US- He, 177. , (June), 185 (2), 187, 195, 196, 199, 203 (2), 212, 217-219, 223. , (July), 225 (2), 230-233, 235 (2), 237, 24i (2), 248 (2), 250- 252,256,258, 261. , (Aug.),260, 269, 274,277, 278, 282 (2), 285, 290, 293-295, 298, 302, 310, 312. , (Sept.), 338, 340, 341 (4), 343 (4), 344, 347, 350, 352, 354, 357 (2), 359, 363 ("2), 366 (2), 368. , (Oct.), 371, 376 (2), 377, 379, 380, 385 (2), 391, 392, 393, 395, 397 (2), 398, 400, 401, 403-406. , (Nov.), 410-415, 417, 418, 421-423, 425-428, 430, 431, 436 (2), 438, 440 (2), 442 (2), 445-448. , (Dec), 452-456, 461, 462, 469-476, 478, 479, 481 (3), 483, 485, 488-491. , reports or requests of, to the Council of State, 39, 45, 69, 84, 98, 118, 133, 134, 175, 183, 219, 250, 259, 265, 269, 272, 278, 291 (2), 299, 312, 351, 354 (2), 355, 380, 392, 393, 417. alluded to, 45, 62, 237, 275, 302, 327, 424, 429, 434. 435, 454, 469, 471, 484, 486. , secretary of, see Coytmor, Rob. , statement in, 65. , warrants of, 535, 541, 560. Admiralty Court, 17, 26,38,80,86,122,124, 147, 166 (2), 176, 192. 198, 199, 235 (2), 23H, 255, 28.5, 312, 338, 349, 352, 354, 355, 359-361, 363, 371, 381, 387, 390, 395, 396, 411, 471, 474, 488, 489, 538, 551. , commission of, 360. , decision in, 406. , judge advocate of, see Walker, Dr. Walter. judges delegate of, 34,35, 52, 54,80, 168, 176,177,209,215,225,251, Admiralty Court, judges of, — co7it. 261, 269, 284, 285, 298, 353, 355, 376, 379, 389, 406, 415, 424, 436, 471, 527 ; see also Clerk, Dr. Wm., and Exton, Dr. John. , , letter to, 199. , order of, alluded to, 311. , order to, 19. , , references to, 3,12,16, 17, 23 (2), 61, 86, 104, 109, 124 (3), 125, 162, 168, 173, 176, 177, 185 (2), 187, 199, 203, 238, 249, 252, 268, 269, 277, 278, 295, 298, 308, 309, 311, 312, 335, 340, 342 (2), 344, 345, 352, 354- 356, 359, 362, 370 (3), 376, 380, 386, 391, 398, 405, 411, 419, 429, 433, 435. 439, 445, 479. , , reports of, 255, 359, 395, 411,444. , , , , alluded to, 349, 353,354 (2), 358, 370, 374, 424, 479. , marshal of, see Smith, Solomon. , deputy, 125, 135. , officers of, warrant to, 558. , proctor of, 61. , registrar of, 337. , , warrants to, 549, 551. .sentences in, 67, 102, 125, 219, 278, 309, 311, 354, 355, 359, 360. , , Serjeant of, 38, 40, 45, 274, 575. , , , warrants to, 531,532(2), 537, 544, 545 (2), 547, 548, 559 (2), 561, 568 (2). , , late, see Tiddiman, Hen. Adshed, Lieut.-Col. Thos., 506. Advance of money, Commissioners for, 364, 559, 565. Affleck, Major Jas., 295. Afflet, Rich., 230, 449. Africa, ship to, 279. Agar, Rich, pass for, 539. Alabaster, Capt. Thos., 507, 509. Albion, Lord of, 176. Albion, New, exports to, 176. Alcannings, co. Wilts, 423, 442. Alcocke, Capt. Edw., 510. Aldborough, Arthur, pass for, 565. Aldborough, 426, 430, 565. , ships of, 238, 271, 305, 307, 585 (2), 587_ , town hall at, 430. Alderne, Thos., Navy victualler, 280, 503. , letter of, 262. Aldersey, John, 204. , Thos., alderman of Chester, 20, 366. Alderton, Capt. Hen., 511. Aldgate, co. Oxon, 519. Aldham, Mr., 490. Aldrioh, Hen., 448. , Col. Thos., 31. Aldridge, or Aldrich, Capt. Robt., 477, 509. , , warrant to, 625. Ale, see Beer. Aleppo. 44, 189, 191. GENERAL INDEX. 617 Aleppo — cont. , consul at, see Eyley, Hen. ; Barnard, Edw. , English at, letter to, 44. , Levant ',Company's treasurer at, 44, 191. , , letter to, 44. , Tefterdar at, 44 (2). , vizier at, 189. Alex, (royalist), 25. Alford, Rich., 398, 559. Algiers, 349. Alkeham, Kent, 195. Alkin.Eliz., 27. (barber), 358, 409, 446. Allaway (Scotland), ship to, 477. Allehlaster, Lieut.-Col., 512. Allen, or Allein, Capt. Edw., 509. , Major Edw., 5I.'5, .'139, 574, 596. , Eliz., wife of, 596. , Alderman Eras., M.P., 29, 157, 162. .letter of, 466. , Prudence, 59. , (dial maker), 390, 420, 446. Allenson, Sir Wm , 28. AUesbury, Wm., 314. AUeson, Katherine and Mary, pass for, 548. Alley, Rich., 108. AUeyne, Capt. Robt., 511. Alliance, Jacob Gilliard, 165. AUington, Wm., pass for, 553. Alsop, Timothy. 498. Alured, or Allured, Col. Matthew, 193, 263 (3), 272, 273, 282, 308 (2), 323, 340 (3), 350, 391, 422, 506, 508. Alworth, Mr., letter to, 205. Alzay Castle, surprising of, 289. America, English plantations in, expedition to, 502 ; see also, Plantations. Araery, alias Emery, Rich., 215 (2). Ambassadors, agents, &c., ; see under j^the several countries. English abroad, Ascham, Ant. ; see Bendish, Sir Thos. ; Augier, M. ; Bradshaw, Rich. ; Strickland, Walter ; Thelwall, Peter ; "Vane, Chas. , , foreign, in England, 38, 310,473, 482,484. , , , mass held at houses of, 483, 484. , , , reception of, 46 (2), 64. , , , , Committee for, references to, 482, 484. Ammunition, 154, 168, 177,181,276,300,400, 497 ; see also Arms and ammunition. for garrisons, see Garrisons. for ships, 406, 528, 561. , payment for, 369. , request for, 255. , seizure of, 237. .ships laden \\ith, 28J, 540, 541, 548, 550,551,559, 561,563. Ammunition — cont. , supply of, 205 (2), 536, 539, 540, 548, 554 (2), 556. , want of, 219,220. Ampthill Park, co. Bedford, timber in, 495. Amsterdam, 182, 252, 267, 421, 422. , letter dated from, 439. , merchant of, 345. , Papists in, 298. , ships of, 345, 359, 360. , ships to, 293. , travellers to or from, 439, 528, 534 (2), 535, 546, 551, 561, 568. Anabaptists, 289. Ancient, Rich., 248. Andalusia, Governor or Viceroy of, 405. Anderson, Jno. 293. , , pass for, 556. Thos., 39, 63,84, 237. Anderston, co. Dorset, resident at, 560. Audover, Lord, see Howard, Thos. Andrews, Busebius, 183, 184, 293, 533. , Nath., Navy victualler, 503. , Rich., 546. , Thos., Alderman and Lord Mayor, treasurer of the ordnance of Ireland, 118, 251, 569 (2), 600, 604. , letter to, 172. , , warrants to. 544, 568, 570 (2) 573, 574, 580, 582, 590, 603, 604, 506. Angell, Capt., 51 1 Anglesea, 87. , militia in, 512. officers of, 423, 512. Aniaby, Jno., M.P., 4, 11, 371. Annandale, Earl of, (Jas. Murray), 234. Annesley, or Ansley, Edw., armoury store- keeper, 312, 401, 573. Anonymous persons, letters of, 71, 324, 482. letter to, 71. , petition of, 454. Ansdell, Jas., 268, 584, 588. Ansell, Wm., 343, 502. , ,pass for, 545. , , Frances, wife of, 502. , , , deposition of, 343. Ansley, Edw., see Annesley. Anthony, Edw., 126. Anthrobos, Mr., 81. Antigua, 338. Antonetta, Mr., 165. Antrim, Earl of, see MacDonuell. Antwerp, 182, 234, 373. travellers to, 544, 547, 549 (2). 559. Apleby, or Appleby, Eras., 56, 238, 571. Appleton, Capt. Hen., 356, 392. Appletree, Capt. Thos., 505. Archbold, Stephen, 572, 585. Archduke, the (Leopold of Austria), 53, 54. Archer, Edw., 419, 430, 4,'-';, j-^-i. , miaister, 254, -zdl. 618 GENERAL INDEX. Aiden, Wm., pass for, 530. Ardglass, Earl of (Thos. Cromwell), license for, 559. , son of, 559. Argyle, Marquis of, see Campbell. Armenians, 289. Armourers, 57. Armoury, office of, 117. ....officers of, 117,312. , , warrants to, 543. , storekeeper of, see Annesley, Edw. Arms, coats of, 209, 221, 320, 430, 453, 485. , , for ships, 120, 124, 130. , kings at, 33, 35, 314, 320. Arms and armour, 80, 103, 153, 154, 175, 248, 276, 288, 323, 366, 367, 369, 377, 401 (2), 402, 436, 452, 457, 486, 567 ; see also Ordnance stores, and Ireland and Scotland, arms for. , bearing of, 74, 120, 147, 178, 193, 230, 271, 425, 455 ; see also Parlia- ment, persons in arms against. Arms and ammunition, 137, 456, 525, 534. , contracts for, 286, 446, 448, 490. delivery of, 166, 253,256, 299,309, 426, 443, 447, 450, 471, 536, 540, 542, 543 (2), 546, 548, 549 (2), 556, 561, 566, 567 (4), 572, 573, 575, 582, 585. export of, 6, 100, 176, 522, 536, 562, 563, 564, 568. , , stay of, 5. fixing of, 184,276. for Charles II. 's party, 47, 89. for Ireland, see Ireland. for Scotland, see Scotland. for ships, see Ships. , payments for, 369, 391, 402,426,449, 450, 471, 486, 487, 510-^0%, passim. , proving of, 544, 568, 605- , purchase or providing of, 128, 141 (3), 143, 144 (3), 150, 165, 174, 291, 296, 446 (2), 449, 450, 479, 570, 572, 574, 575, 576, 578, 582, 588. requests for, 184, 256 (3), 282, 283, 293. , search for, 176, 268, 530. , seizure or securing of, 149, 158, 237, 270, 303, 362. 444, 445, 533, 553 (2), 560. , supply of, 248, 249, 251, 268, 274, 275, 280, 299, 301, 306, 309, 363, 367, 369, 448, 472, 474. , transfer or transport of, 131, 141, 149, 176, .300,389, 536 (2), 603. , unserviceable, 401, 452. .want of, 44, 77, 175, 197 (2), 208, 217, 219, 268, 309, 386, 402, 427. Army, regiments or forces, the, 47, 60, 89, 153- 155, 174, 179, 198, 240, 290, 433, 541 ; see also casual notices, passim, Soldiers, and Ireland and Scotland, army in. , arms for, 197, 256. , artillery train for, see Artillery train. , carriages for, 203, 369. Army, &c. — cont. , clothes for, .548, 561. , collector for, 150. , commissions in, 131. , declaration of, 242, 247. , disposal of, 66 (4), 112. dragoons,65, 66(2),112, 138(3).139, 169, 222, 255, 276 (2), 282, 283, 288, 301, 328, 332, 350, 370, 432, 453, 462, 472 (2) ; see also Militia dragoons. , ....... officers of, 334, 335, 346, 350, 359, 370. .establishment of, 105, 139, 141, 144, 148, 222, 261, 270, 283 (2), 306, 308, 351, 363, 387 (3), 388,416, 472 (2). , , payment for, 50, 211, 222, 268, 283, 284, 306, 332. 3s7, 436. , field or marching, 48, 50, 65 (2), 66, 85, 88, 105 (2), 106, 112 (2), 128 (2), 138 (2), 140, 141 (3), 163 (2), 164. , pay for, 136, 170. .foot, 138 (2), 139, 141, 142, 144, 148, 154, 290, 299, 308 (2), 328, 332, 392, 448, 467, , officers of, 469. , , raising of. 308. generals of. 155 ; see also Fairfax, Lord ; Cromwell, Oliver. , horse, 3, 7, 48, 87, 138 (2), 148. 154, 155, 158, 159, 259, 270, 282, 283 (2), 290, 322, 324, 328, 332, 419, 453, 456, 468, 470. 480. 525. 575 ; see also Ire- land, and Scotland. , arms for, 276, 282, 283,448. , Charles II. 's, 47. disbanding of, 6. 30. .increase of. 48.65, 77,78, 85. 95,98, 105, 138, 139, 148, 160, 199, 276. , , officers of, 18 (3), 73, 163, 206, 230, 333, 451, 453, 467. , payment for, 3, 6, 127,310 (2). , quartering of, 18, 218. , , raising of, 172. 197, 222, 271, 276, 278. 282, 283, 290, 29.5, 301, 308, 310 (2), 398. , .regimentsortroopsof, 65, 66 (2), 73, 74, 9.5, 120, 138, 139, 140, 222, 257. , magazines for, 112. , marching body for, see Army, field. , marching of, to Scotland, or northern expedition, 170, 171, 174, 198, 199, 203, 204, 209, 210 (5). 215-217, 221, 234, 237, 246, 251, 342, 543. 549 ; see also Scotland, army in, and North, the. , marshal of. 128. 548. , master gunner of, 572. ,moneyfor, 28, 67, 112, 210, 303, 389, 577. , mustering or musters of, 76, 78, 90. 99, 111. 165, 214, 224 (7), 225, 2.53. a56, 287, 387, 431, 573, 579 (2). , officers or commanders of, 119, 154, 1.56, 157, 165, 211, 217, 224 (6), 225, 269, 287. 303. 332, 440.441, 448, 457- GENERAL INDEX. 619 Army, officers or commanders of — cont. , pay of, 287, 292, 350, 453. ' , or Lord General and his officers. Council of, Committee of the Council of State to confer with, references to, 18, 19, 39, 48, 60, 86 (2), 92, 105, 108, 111, 112, 127 (2), 136, 137 (2), 140, 143 (2), 148, 159, 170 (2), 171 (4), 177, 178, 199 (2), 203, 205, 212, 213, 216, 221, 222, 223, 249, 259, 271, 273, 277,278, 280, 284 (2), 290, 293, 294 (3), 295, 339, 345, 346, 348, 354, 367, 374,375, 382, 385-387, 391, 394, 395, 411, 421, 426, 447, 448, 457, 462 (2), 480,481,486, 488, 489. , early sittings of,199, 385, 391. , , , proceedings of, 261. , pay of or payments for, 29, 66 (3), 78, 128, 141, 147, 157 (2), 160, 162, 163 (2), 164 (2), 175, 177, 179, 206, 210, 212-214, 217, 300, 308, 342, 351, 352 (2), 432, 433, 580, 581, 614. , provisions for, 92,213, 577, 684, 586. , recruiting or recruits of, 112 (2), 117- 119,128,141 (2), 149, 156 (2), 166, 199, 213, 224 (3), 258, 273, 281, 283, 287, 323. , , officers of, 73. , , raising of,33, 105, 128,138 (3), 141-143, 163-165, 174, 177, 199, 210, 211, 217, 280, 283, 303. , scoutmaster-general of, 128. , secretary for, 351. , tents for, 247, 248 (2), 262, 291, 307, 386 (2), 563. , state of, account of, 65-66 , surgeons, &c. for, 163, 164, 224, 293, 335, 387 ; see also Surgeons. , , chests for, 286, 363. , train of artillery for, see ArtiUery train. .treasurers of, 5 1,9 7, 170,283,367(2). , , charges on, 569. , , letter to, 58. , ...,.., warrant to, 584. , treasury for, 170. , waggons for, 286, 363, 367, 393. , impressing of, 549. , , masters for. 111, 363. , , stores, &c. for, 540. Army Committee or Commissioners, 136, 137, 138, 144, 174 (2), 198, 206, 213, 249, 303, 310 (2), 341, 342, 357, 376, 387,485. letters to, 57, 59, 77, 82, 98. ,alludedto, 78, 98, 109, 111, 121, 133, 135, 137, 141, 165, 176, 177, 286, 292, 301, 306, 340, 363, 472, 474. , subjects referred to, 29, 30, 48, 127, 164, 178 (2), 194, 198, 199, 211, 214, 222, 256, 276 (2), 282 (2), 302, 332,363,387 (2), 388, 476. , warrants of, alluded to, 136, 206, 283, 284. Armyne, Mich., pass for, 357, 529. Armyne, Sir Wm., member of the Council of State, 10, 65, 73, 85, 100, 107, 126, 143, 196, 219, 283, 339, 344, 468, 472, 476. , placed on committees, 2, 5, 18, 54,56,60,67, 92, 108, 111,118,165, 176, 183, 228, 229, 231, 346, 358, 484. Arnatt, or Arnett, Capt. Archelaus or Her- cules, 206, 514,571. Arnheim, traveller to, 236. Arny, Capt. Alex., 505. Arran, Isle of, 267, 321. Arscot, Capt. Juo., 507. Arthur, Capt. Jno., 505. Artillery train, 48, 56, 66, 86 (2), 92, 105 (2), 106, 111, 112, 137, 140, 154, 161, 293, 369, 373, 432, 439 (2), 486, 487, 529, 538, 548, 571, 576, 588. , arms, tents, horses, waggons, &c. for, 127, 137, 209, 210, 573 (2), 575, 576, (3), 577, 578, 579 (3), 581 (4), 587. Arundel, Earl and Countess of, see Howard. Arundel, Sir John, 47. 89, 153, 563. , Col. Rich., 47, 89. , Wm.,31. , Mr., sen., 154. Arundell, co. Sussex, resident in, 515. Ascham, Anth., agent to Spain, 136. , , allowances to, 209, 576. , , interpreter of, 220. , , murder of, 209, 218 (3), 220 (2), 387, 400, 439. Jno., 576. Ash, Mr., 379. Ashburnham, John, 47, 520. , , pass for, 564. ,"Wm., 151. , Col., 485. , niece of, 485. Ashburnham, Sussex, 520. Ashe, John, 486. , Mr., of Freshford, 126, 206, 333. , letter of, 76. Ashenhurst, Col. Jno., 506. Asheton, Jas., 442. , Ralph, 521. Ashfield, Sir Rich., 251. Ashley, 329, 347. Ashridge (Bucks), residents in, 267. Ashton, Lord, see Aston. , Lieut.-Col. Jno., 506. ,.Iohn, 517. , John, alias Ayson, pass for, 534. Col. Ralph, 34, 168, 539. , Thos., 366. Ashur, Mr., 5. Ashwell, Major Thos., 504. Aske, Rich., justice of the upper bench, 172 461,466. Asler, Robt., 464. 620 GENERAL INDEX. Aspinall, ensign, 32. , , letter to, 31. Aspinwall, Major or Lieut.-Col., Edw., 359, 511. Assessments or taxes, 128, 181, 185,272, 412, 458, 609, 610, 613 (2); see also Sub- sidies. Assize, judges of, see Judges. Aston, or Ashton, Walter, Lord, 142, 174. , , license to, 544. , , warrant to, 541. Edw., 410, 487, 534. Atkins, Edw., Justice of the Common Pleas, 464. , Rich., 564. Mr., 420. Attorney-General see Prideaux, Edm., to Charles n., (Sir Edw. Herbert), 236,482. Attye, Capt. Jno., 506. Atwood, Wm., letter to, 55. Audley, Major Lewis, 509, 607. , , troop of, 350, 352, 475, 481. Audrey, Mary, see Awdry. Augier, M. (agent in France), 38, 45, 81, 177, 187, 216, 370, 371, 374, 379, 389, 4 70. , payments to, 45, 81, 131. Augmentations, Court of, fees of, 415. Austen, Jas., 600. Austin, Hen., 538. , Matt., 591, 599, 605, 606. , Thos., 446. , Wm., 191. Avery, Elizabeth, pass for, 548. , Mildred, pass for, 548. , Wm., 110. , Alderman, 569, 611. , letter of, 611. Avis, Hen., 535. Awdry, Dan., 57. or Audrey, Mary, 23, 57. Axtell, Lieut, or Col. Thos., 97, 102, 575. Aylesbury, 547. Ayleward, Capt. Jas., 510. Ayleworth, Rich., letter to, 53. Ayling, Eras., 389. , alias Cooke, 389. Aynsworth, alias Jenkins, Jno., 539. Aj'son, Jno., alias Ashton, pass for, 534. Ayton, Jo., alias Jonsonus, letter of, 265. B. Babington, Mr., 257. BackaJer, John, 126. Backwell, Edw., 133. Bacon, Capt. Eras., 506. , Nich., 147. Wm., 563. , Mr., of Ipswich, letter to, 64. Badiley, Capt. Rich., 412, 472, 605, 607. Badley, co. Suffolk, 516. Bagg, Lieut. Matt., 299. Bagnall, Susanna, pass for, 633. Bagshaw, Barbara, 165. , Edw., 126. , , license for, 637. Bagshot, 133. Park, timber in, 112, 114, 536. Bagster, Col., 155. Baily, or Bayly, Thos., D.D., 514, 525. , Mr. (Royalist), 165. Baines, Harman, 634. Thos., 556. Baker, Lieut.-Col. Jas., 605. , Jno., 419. , Rob., 146. , Thos., 446, 606. , , Eliz., wife of, 445, 606. Baldock, alias Markewick, Wm., 353. Baldwin, Anne, pass for, 533. Mary, pass for, 533. , Capt. Ralph, 369, 612. , Mr., 409. Ball, Sir Peter, warrant to, 544. , Thos., 222. , excise officer, see Bull. Balliston, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 504. Bamford, Mr.,214. Bampfield, Edw., 234. , , wife of, 234. , Marg. 196. , daughter of, 196. Bamston, Capt. Jno., 369, 512. Bancks, Rich., 622. Bankrupts, statute against, 201. Barbadoes, 183, 199, 338, 365. Committee for, 338. , , reference to, 340. , inhabitants of, 265 , 444. merchants, 121, 290, 444. , rebellion in, 453. , ships to or from, 344, 365, 417, 455, 469, 499, 500 (3), 503, 568. , trade with, committee for, 290, 344. ., , , prohibited, 379. Barbary, export of arms to, 636, 563, 568. Barclay, Eliz., and children, pass for, 634. Bardsey Island (oo. Carnarvon), 4, 30-32. Barges ,see State barges. Barham, Eras., 114. Barkeley, Mr., 191, 226, 227. Barker, Edw., 160, 574, 675, 582, 596. Col. Jno., 607,508. ,Thos., 7. , or Parker, 119. GENERAL INDEX. 621 Barker, Mr., 412. Barking, Mr., 323. Barkley, Maurice, 528. Barkstead, Col., see Berkstead. Barley for Ireland, 528, 532. Barnard, Edw., late consul at Aleppo, 44. , , letter to, 44. , Capt. Fras., 288. , Jnc, 273. , Capt Jno., 592. Barnardistou Sam., 459. • , letters to, 43, 191, 304, 460. , Thos., 168. Barne, or Barnes, Harman, 68, 514. Barnes, Edw., 511. .., Major Jno., 512. , Capt. Eobt., 508. , Wra., 556. Barney Castle (Barnard Castle ?), 208. Barnstaple, 3, 46, 76, 142, 159, 340, 452, 523, 575. , customs collected at, 315-319. Baron, Patrick, 519. Baron, Lord Chief, see Wylde, John. Barrell, Mr., justice of peace for Middlesex,188. Barret, Rich., 307. , Lieut.-Col. Thos., 504. Barrington, Capt. Alex., 366, 367. , Hen., 185, 579. Barrens, Capt. Gabriel, 507. Barrow, Giles, 63, 187, 252. , , warrant to, 532. , Capt. Hum., 515, 539, 574. , Lieut.-Col. Robert, 54, 55, 76, 83, 109, 251, 286, 520. , Mr., 322. , ....... wife of, 322. Barry, Capt. Anth., 507. , Sir Jas., 373, 394. Vincent, 337. Barser, Wm., pass for, 559. Barthrop, Jno., pass for, 548. Bartlet, pirate, 395, 423. Bartlett, Chas., pass for, 535. , Clara, pass for, 535. , Eliz., pass for, 535. Barton, co. Hants, resident at, 326. manor and farm, 326, 490. Barton, John, 64. , Nath., 403. , Col. Nath., 504. , Capt. Thos., 507. Barwick, Edw., 534. , Jno., 534,535 (2). , Thos., 534. Bas, the, (Bass rock) ships at, 478. Base, Capt. Jno., junior, 512. Bashfield, Mr., 54. Basil, Jno., 593. Baskerville, Mr. (Hereford), 150. Baskett, Capt., Governor of Cowes Castle, 256,391 (3). Bassett, Sir Thos., 311. , Wm., 524, 585, 602. Bastard, Capt. Wm., 507. Bate, Capt. Eich., 509. Bateman, Eobt., 278. , Eoger, 278. , Thos., 571, 572, 576, 581. , alderman, letter of, 611. Bates, Stephen, 371. ,Wm., 446. Bath, the, travellers to or from, 259, 268, 519, 557. Bathan, Eras., pass for, 542. Batson, Eich., 334, 336. Bawden, Capt. Jas., pirate, 177, 187, 545. Bayes, or Baize, 380. Bayes, Jno., 340. Bayley, Capt. Jno., 509. , or Bayly, Simon, 277, 335. Bayly, Dr. Thos., see Baily. Bayman, Thos., 574, 586, 588. Baynham, Jno., 285. , Judith, widow of, 285. Baynton, Major Jas., 505. Bazil, attorney, 603. Bazill, or Bazell, Jno., 440, 522, 563. Beachy Head, 261. Beaconsfield, or Beconsfield, CO. Bucks, 267, 525, 547, 558. Beake, Arnold, 480. , Major Eobt., 247. Beale, Barth., account by, 415. , Ephraim, 90, 573, 579, 589, 593. , Rich, (of Kent), 145, 470. , Wm., navy victualler, 503. , , letter of, 262. , Capt., company of, 387. Beaman, Thos., 593. Bean, Wm., pass for, 549. Beareroft, Thos., pass for, 558. Beard, Lieut.-Col. Eobt., 504. , Wm., master caulker, 194, 195, 547. Beare, Capt. Geo, 44, 505. ,Eich., 521. Beauchamp, Lord (Wm. Seymour), 153. Beaumaris, 140. Castle, deputy governor of, 312. Beaumont, Lord, 283. , Thos., 453. , , letter to, 19. Col. Thos., 505. Beauvais, 71, 612. , letters dated from, 33, 012. Beauvoir, 145. , Anne de, 546. , Daniel de, 546. , Pierre, or Peter de, 274, 397, 398, 403 (2), 434, 462, 478, 547. 622 GENERAL INDEX. Beauvoir — cont. , Richard de, 546. , or Beavour, Capt, 98, 573. Eeccles, Suffolk, resident at, 483. Beck, Gabriel. 109, 290. Beckford, Eich., 492. Beckwith, Arthur, 3. , , Mary, widow of, 3, 173, 371. , , children of, 3, 4. , Math., letter to, 3. , Lieut.-Col. Math., 332, 508. , Susanna, 3, 4. Beconsfield, see Beaconsfield. Bedfont, co. iliddlesex, 4. Bedford, Saml., 455. Bedford gaol, prisoners in, 527, 533. Bedfordshii-e, auditor for, 413. , gentry of, 173. , horse troop in, 283. , lands in, 93. , militia in, 507. , , commissioners for, 290, 303, 452,455. , , officers of, 507. , , , commissions for, 507. Bedingfield, Sir Heu., estate of, account of, 93. , Lady, payment to, 93. , Capt. Peter, 509. Bedwell, Edw., 403. Bee, Mr., 357, 485. Beecher, Lieut.-Col., 269. Beeck, Philippus op de, 550. , , wife and child of, 550. Beedle, Hen., 477. Beely, resident at, 93. Beer and ale, 207, 209, 411, 478, 495, 497, 500, 532, 588, 609. Behre, Mr., prisoner, 334. Belfast, 77. , letters from, 45, 56, 61. Belke, Capt. or Major Michel, 507. Bell, Capt. Nich., 504. ,Thos., 448. Bellars, Capt., warrant to, 550. Bellasis or Bellasyse, John, 250, 520. , , pass for, 558 (2). Beller, Herbert, 156, 278. Bellingham, Edw., 173, 616. Belvoir castle, 150, 171. Benchal, Edw., 486. Bence, Mr., 377. Bendish, Sir Thos., ambassador at Constanti- nople, 42, 43, 171, 190, 191 (2), 226, 227, 304 (2), 459, 460 (3), 608. , , letter of, alluded to, 373. , , letters to, 41,189,225, 303,413, 458. , Mr., 436. Benefice, Capt. Jno., 511. Benge, Walter, 446, 595. Bennett Einke, resident at, 522. Bennett, Hen., (agent at Savoy for Charles n.,) 482. , Col. Sir Hum., 449, 487, 490. , Col. Rob., governor of the Mount, Cornwall, 34, 44, 60, 91, 126, 130, 138, 149, 163, 199, 341, 378, 527, 568 ?. , , regiment of, 217, 352, 472. , Thomas, 447. Benson, Major Geo., 505. , Capt. Hen., 505 513. , Col. Hen., 505. Bentley, Eliz., 267. Beomond, Michael, 248. Bergen, Norway, 250. Berier, Mr., of Hull, 477. Berkley, Sir Hen., 153. , Sir Jno., 236, 289, 294, 320, 482. , "Wm., 544. , Alderman Wm., 187. Berkshire, auditor for, 413. , coUector in, warrant to, 545. , gentlemen of, 83. , justices of peace of, letters to, 11 (2). , lands in, 93 (4). , miUtiain, 83, 301,476, 510, 512, , , commissioners for, 366, 489. , , officers of, 403, 510, 512. , , , commissions for, 510, 512. , places in, 31, 389, 413, 559. , prisoners sent to, 232. Berkstead, or Barkstead, Col. Jno., 27, 166, 176, 177, 222, 247 (2), 263 (2), 269, 277, 346, 351, 403, 487, 489, 527 (2), 537, 590, 594, 597. , , letter to, 13. , regiment of, 95 (2), 105, 156 (2), 160, 214, 247, 259, 263, 339 (2), 347, 349, 350 (2), 351, 352, 363, 366, 394, 399, 441, 461 (2), 468, 480, 481, 485 (2), 538, 567, 578, 579, 587, 606. Bermuda, 24. , committee for, reference to, 489. company, officers of, 24. Bernard, Capt., troop of, 276, 2€2, 340, 370, 371. Berry, Major Jas., 589, 593. , Capt., 6. , Mr., 252. Bertie, Montague, Earl of Lindsey, 25, 525, 665, 566, 667. Berwick-on-Tweed, 192, 193, 273, 276 (2). , charter of, 192. , customs and excise in, 192, 193, 315- 319. , customs' officers at, 1B2 (2), 193. , garrison of, 136, 138, 192, 303. , , troops in, 258. , Governor of, see Eenwiok, Col. Geo. , letters dated from, 192, 271 (2), 298 (2), 302. GENEEAL INDEX. 623 Berwick-upon-Tweed — cont. , provisions for the army sent to, 210, 237, 254, 263, 264 (2), 283 (2), 298, 300, 302, 305, 307, 342, 397, 526, 531, 581-587, 589, 590 (3). Road, ships in, 271 (2). , ships to or from, 237,271 (2), 283 (2), 298, 302, 305, 307, 552, 553 (2), 585, 587. , state of, 192. .trade of, 193. , troops to, 402, 485. Best, Capt. Jas., 508. Beswick, Wm., 520. Bethaughes, Capt. 431. Bethell, Col. Hugh, 490. , Major Jno., 608. , Sliugsby, Navy victualler, 503, 583. ,Col., 106. Betley, co. Stafford, 522. Bettesworth, Capt. Ai-th., 148, 511, 547. Bettesworth or Betsworth, co. Surrey, 530, 555. Betton, Mr., of Shrewsbury, license for, 556. Betts, Wm., 539, 555. Bevisham, Mr., 438. Bex, Jno., 346, 391. Biat, prisoner, see Byat. Bichard, Nioh., 431. Bideford, 133, 151, 164, 1G7. , merchants of, 31. Bieeld, Mr., 286. Bigsby, or Bixby, Wm., 271, 305, 585. , , power of attorney from, 305. Bilboa, ships to, 372, 498, 560. BUliers, Capt., 163,216. Billing, Edw., pass for, 546. , , servant of, pass for, 546. BilUngbeare, co. Berks, resident at, 366. Billingties, the, 409. Bilton, Jno., 496. Bingham, Col., 214. Bingley, Geo., account by, 415. Birch, Nich., 469. , Col. Thos., Governor of Liverpool, 23, 40, 44,49, 131 (3), 143, 169, 174, 206, 285, 287, 332, 371, 389, 395, 479, 506,509,411. , , letters to, 49, 50, 59. , , , alluded to, 169, 282, 290, 328. Bird, Jno., payments to, 601 (2). , , warrant to, 532. , prisoner, 475. Birding pieces, see Arms, Birkdell, Capt., warrant to, 562. Birkenhead, Lieut.-Col., 509. Biscay, trade to, 9, 438. Biscuit for Ireland, 300, 536, 582, 588, 590. Biscuit for Scotland, 254, 258, 273, 283, 464, 584-608. for ships, 500 (2). Bish, Mr., 485. Bisher, Nich., 564. Bishop, Edw., 38. , Capt. Geo., 255, 339, 348 (2), 400, 443 (3), 461, 466, 469, 481, 588. ,.., , warrant to, 553. , John, 345. Bishops, 351. lands, 454. Bixby, Wm., see Bigsby. Blackbourn, Capt. Jas., 523. Blackburn, Capt., Jno., 601. Blackleach, Mr., 9. Blackledge, Capt. Bob., 108, 515, 573. Blackley, Alderman, 473. Blackmore, Simon, 497, 525. .Major, 106, 130, 137(3), 197, 272, 412. , , letter to, 74. Blackwall, Rich., letter of, 212. , Eobt., 523. Blaokwell, Edw., certificate by, 496. , Capt, 268. Blagdon, Jno., 604. Blagrave, Dan., 378, 389. , Lieut.-Col. Jno., 512. Blague, Col. or Mr., 294, 321, 437. Blainford, Sam., pass for, 549. Blake, Benjamin, 498. , Geo., 542. , Jane, pass for, 554. , Richard, 395, 400. , Col. Rob,, M,P., General of the Fleet, 7, 26. 122, 123, 129, 134, 142, 143, 184, 380, 396, 428, 435, 438, 439, 485, 495, 497, 530, 609. , , instructions to, 102-104, 115, 122, 127, 132, 412. , , letters of, 491, 495, 496. , , .alluded to, 15, 94, 231, 412, 468. , , letters to, 12, 429. , , , alluded to, 94, 411, 412, 414. , , warrant by, 528. , Major Robt., 507. , Capt., 499. , Major, Governor of Yarmouth, 141. , minister, 301. Blandford, 461. Blasphemies, 245. Blayney, Edward, 3rd Lord Blayney, pass for, 558. , Capt. Rd., 578. Blissett, Rich., sen., 577, 581. , Rich., jun., 577. , Wm., 294. Bloem, Jno. Johnson, 323, 624 GENERAL INDEX. Blomelly, Lawrence, 309 (2). Blomfield or Blumfield, Capt. Eich., 515, 574. Blondeau, Pierre, propositions of, 14, 15. Blount, Jas., pass for, 534, 543. , Col. Thos., 143, 163, 483. , Wm., pass for, 543. Blumfield, Capt. Eich., see Blomfield. Blundell, Sir Geo., 208. , John, warrant to, 568. Blunden, Jno., 495, 564. Boake, Edw., 279. Boate, shipwright at Portsmouth, 329, 536. Boatman, minister, 3S5, 452. Bobasyn, Chas., 250. , Kich., 26. Booking, Essex, poor in, 399 (2), 454. Bodham, Capt. Thos., 504. , Wm,. pass for, 542. Bodington, Chris., 155. Bodley, Cornet Geo., 335. Boeve, Jacoh, 37, 524. Wm., 37. Bohemia, Elizabeth, Queen of, 289. Bohun, Mr., 347. BoUe, Sir Chas., 563. BolsoTer, co. Derby, 18. Castle, 100. Bond, Dennis, member of the Council of State, 10, 73, 85, 158, 162, 171, 173, 212,214,220,260,263,286 (2), 297, 303, 337, 367, 394, 412, 427, 454, 463, 466 (2), 479. , , house assigned to, 85. , , placed on committees, 2, 5, 17, 18, 54, 56. 67 (3), 68, 75, 90, 92, 95, 128, 132, 159, 165, 169, 173, 183, 198, 204, 205, 211, 229, 231, 272, 290, 325, 346, 353, 434, 484. , Nath.,442. Bonnell, Capt., Governor of Ludlow Castle, 85. Books, tracts, pamphlets, &.c„ 328, 329, 345, 357, 387, 390, 401, 418, 419, 485, 527. of accounts, 190, 226 (2), 227 (2), 280, 394, 417, 439, 485, 611. , official, 200, 213, 224 (3), 435. , printing of, 345. , seizure of, 530, 532, 533. , treasonable and seditious, 178,185,186, 479, 514, 516, 519, 533, 538, 544, 546. , authors and printers of, pro- ceedings against, 16, 185-187, 514- 517, 519. , , dispersing of, proceedings against, 27, 185, 186, 517, 533 (3). , titles of, viz. : — Acts and ordinances of Parliament, 370. Book of rates, 192. Common Prayer or Service, 351. Declaration by the King to his sub- jects, 308. Books, titles of — cont. Defensio Regia, 2, 514. Description of the Empires and Kingdoms of the World, 344. English Kings, Picture of, 275. Exchange, Treatise on, 281. Fiery Plying EoU, 530. Eriendly debate between Sam. Eaton and Jno. Knowles, 518. History of King James, 492. Mercator, 535. Necessary and reasonable testimony against toleration, 244. Needham's Treatise on Ascham, 387. News book, 280. Ordinances, Book of, 370, 417. Ortellius, 535. Parliament, History of, 432. Perfect Occurrences, 16. Pragmaticus, 187. Relation of the Pressures of the North, 568, 473. Salmasius on the Commonwealth, reply to, 479. Statutes, 417. Thesauri Lingua: Latinje, 357. Traitors deciphered, &c., 461. Treatise of the lawfulness of entering Scotland with the English army, 448. Treatise on the United Provinces, 463. Wagoner, 535. Booksellers, 288. Boone, Hen,, 209, 292, 528. , Thos., 600. , Wm., pass for, 534. Booth, Hugh, 6. Sir Geo., 376, 377. , Col. Jno., 174, 376, 377, 452, 523. , Wm., payments to, 573 (2), 575, 576, 577. , Capt. Wm., 513. , (agent of Charles II.), 89. Boothbie, Col., 33 (2). Boreman, Capt., of Sandown Castle, 148. Borlasse, Sir Jno., 208, 582. Borough, Sir Jno., payments to, 455. Bosa, Sarah, pass for, 545. , , Chas., son of, pass for, 545. , , servants of, pass for, 545. Bosgrave, Geo., pass for, 530. Bostock, Rich., printer, 178, 516. , Thos., 571, 585, 586, 598. Bostocke, Capt. Cheny, 509. Boston, 162 (2), 517. , ammunition for, 561. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. GENERAL INDEX. 625 Boston — cont. , garrison of, 554. , governor of, see Syler, Col. Edw. , , deputy, 393, 416. , ships of, 552, 556, 561. , ships to, 284, 553. , troops raised in, 416. Boswell, Major, 265. , ilr., 288. Boteler, Major-Gen., regiment of, 214. Both kingdoms. Committee of, 31. Boughton, Capt. Eich., 511. Bould, Mr., 239. Boulton, Rich., 518. Bom-chier, Sir John, 120. Bourman, Geo., 540. Bourne, Edw., deposition of, 3 14. or Browne, John see Browne. Bouton, Anne, pass for, 548. Bove, Jacob, 445. Bovey, ilr., 361. Bowen, Capt. Rich,, 510, 534. , Susan, 260,429. Bowers, Thos., 172, 496. Bowles, Capt. Chas., 510. , Jno., 413, 434. , Wm., 291, 586. Bowres, Thos., see Bowers. , minister, 348. Bowyer, Hen., letters to, 171, 305. Box, Mr., 390. Boyle, Rich., second Earl of Cork, 278. , Eliz., Countess of Cork, 278. , Rich., pass for, 548. , Robt., pass for, 552. Boynton, Eras., 474. , Col. Math., 461. Boys, Christ, pass for, 550. , Capt. Jno., 509. Brabazon, Wm., second Lord Brahazon, pass for, 540. Brabbins or Braban alias Passenger, Elinor, 368,522,533. Bradley, co. Derby, 519. , CO. Stafford, 254, 613. Bradley, Capt., 285. Bradshaw, Col. Hen., junior, 507, 510. , John, serjeant-at-law. President of the Council of State, 1 (3), 10, 76, 81, 138,156, 192 (2), 251, 263, 342,380, 3S2, 425, 4.32, 44S. , , letters to, 20, 331, 355, 427, 451. , , ,/ alluded to, 169. , , lodgings of, 75, 222. , , messenger of, 598. , , note by, 427. , , references to, 13, 379. , placed on committees, 130, 145; 149,272,273,325, 371, 376. 2. Bradshaw, Rich., of Chester, sent agent to Hamburg, 40, 45, 67(3), 76, 83 C2), 163, 207, 419 (2), 534, 562, 583, 598. , , instructions to, 68-9. , , letter of, 20. , , payments to, 572 (2). , , petition of 83. , , wife of, 562. Brainford or Brentford, Earl of, (Patrick Ruth, ven.) 266, 267. Braithwaite, Jno., 232. Brale, Robt., 529. Brambletye, co. Sussex, 524. Brandley, Capt., 558. Brandling, Capt. Jno., 512. Brandon, Chas., Duke of Suffolk, 378. , Joseph, 387. Brandrlft, Hen., victualler, 503. Branksey or Brownsea Castle, 556, 587. Brass, 389. ordnance, see Ordnance, brass. Braunston, co. Leicester, 556. Brayue, John, 37. , Major "Wm., 131, 506. Brazil, 97, 98, 116. fleet, commanders of, 362. , lord admiral of, 96. , Lord Presi dent and government of, 9 7 • , ships of, 172, 398, 425, 435. , ships to or from, 395, 396, 427, 428, 438, 439. , supreme counsellor of, 96. Bread for the army, 588. for ships, 142, 152, 495,497. complained of, 135,496. Brearaes or Breame, Walter, 126, 419, 516. Brecknockshire, lands in, 93. Breda, 152. , Charles H. and his court at, 55, 81, 88, 104,611. , papers dated from, 52, M^i, 153, 157, Bredott, Jno., 514. Brent, Sir Nath., 492. Brentford, Earl of, see Ruthven. Breock, co. Cornwall, minister of, 558. Brereton, Sir Wm., 467, 547. Brest, ships at, 475. Brett, Jno., 239. Brettergh, Capt. Jas., 506. Bretteridge, Roger, license for, 557. Brettifl'e, Edm., 445. Bretton, Spencer, consul at Smyrna, 42, 43 (2), 190,459. , , letters to, 43,304, 460. , , pass for, 525. Brewer, Benjamin, 497. , Sir R., 294. Brewster, Lieut.-Col., Anth., 509. , Major Eras., 507, 512 , Col. Hump., 506, 507 152. Capt. Saml., 504, R E 626 GENERAL INDEX. Bridges, Major Math., 507. , Mr., warrant to, 538. Bridgman, Capt. Jno., 512. Sir Orlando, 428, 559, 563, 564. Bridgwater Castle, 178. Bridlington, Sussex, 9. Bright, John, 257, 265, 273. , , warrant to, 552. , Col., 141. Brighton or Brighthelmstone, 145, 146. Bristell, Kich., 499. Bristol, 13, 63, 159, 235, 260, 415, 432, 457. , arms and ammunition for, 219, 306. , beer sent to, 588. Castle, 8, 387. , commissary of musters at, 589, 593. commissioners for, 348. , Commissioners of Excise at, 576. , Custom House at, 323. , customs and sulisidies in, 315-319. , , officers of, 323. , , .warrants to, 527, 536, 538. , fortifications at, 3, 8. , , repairs of, 162, 580. , governor of, 63, 206, 290, 387, 443. inhabitants of, petition of, 205,440. , magistrates for, 339, 357. , mayor of, 63, 491. , mayor, aldermen, and common coun- cil of, letter to, alluded to, 339. , merchants of, 358. , ministers of, 428, 432, 440, 443, 470. , money sent to, 543. , officers at, election of, 348. , places in, 206, 499. postmaster at, 348. , prisoners in, 290, 306. , sequestrations in, 411. , shipping from, of provisions for Ire- land, 87, 323. , of soldiers for Ireland, 6, 30 (3), 62, 76 (2), 90, .525. , ships at, 240, 260, 462. , , victualling of, 260. , travellers to or from, 90, 432, 440, .544, 546. troops in or to, 104, 206,208, 387, 532, 579. , victualler at, see Powell, Jas. Briton, John, 156, 278. Broadhall, letter dated from, 56. Broderick, Sir Jno., 465, 468. Brodie, Alex., letter of, 157. Brodnax, Major, 145. Brooke, Lord Greville, Robert ?, house of, 538. , Lady, 203. Brooke or Brooks, Anne, 23, 55, 296. , Benj., 55, 296. , Hen., 37C. , Col. Hen., 507, 509. Brooke, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 509, 510. Brooking, Rich., 531. Brookes, Eobt., 388. , Col. Thos., 505. , Col. warrant to, 568. Brooks, see Brooke. Broome, Andrew, 405. Broomhall, Jno., letters to, 305, 458. , Major Jno., 509. Broughton, Andrew, 173. , Hump., 171, 433, 474, 477, 524. Broxbourne, co. Herts, 518. Brown or Browne, Anth., pass for, 560. , James, 591, 598, 606 (2). John, 362, 503. , , letters to, 4, 24. , , son of, 362. , John, gunfounder, 8, 16, 34 (2), 194, 195, 200, 369, 378, 430, 479, 480, 529 (2), 531, 571, 578, 579, 594, 601. , Lieut Jno., 334. , Lieut.-Col. Lionel, 505. , or Bourne, Major Jno., governor of XJpnor Castle, 3, 6, 30 (4), 46, 170, 175, 183, 187, 188,250 ?, 274, 290 ?, 389, 600. , , warrants to, 525 (2), 530. ,Rich.,293, 504. , Sir Rich., secretary of, 612. ,Thos., 42, 226. , Wm., pass for, 562. , justice of peace for Middlesex, 188. , Major, 506. , Major-General, prisoner, 216, 255, 550 (2), 552. ,Mr., 278. , at the Hague, 288, 421. Brownell, Capt., 508. Brownists, 289. Brownsea Castle, see Branksey. Bruce, Mr., 222. of Westminster, 550. Brudenel, Thomas, Lord Brudenel, 548. , Robert, son of, pass for, 548. Bruges, George, Lord Chandos, 48, 54, 159, 183, 194, 564. Brunskell, Ambrose, letter of, 242. , , sister and brother of, 242. Brussels, agent at, see Thelwall, Peter. , letters dated from, 373,384, 394,437. , travellers to, 351, 373,437. Bryan, Lieut.-Col. Rich., 513. Buchanan, Geo., laird of Buchanan, petition of, 609. Buck, Jcrvas, 12. , John, 541, 556. , Saml., 366. Bucke, Capt., Dennis, 504. Buckingham, Duke of, see Villiers. Buckinghamshire, auditor for, 413. , committee in, 216. , militia in, 297, 474, 509. , commissioners of, 145, 288 (2), 297 (2), 449, 487. , , officers of, 509. GENERAL INDEX. 627 Buckinghamshire, militia in, officers of, — cont. , , , commissions for, 509. , places in, 267. , traveller to, 557. Buckland, Jno., 196. Bucklersbury, co. Berks, 389. Buckworth, Jno., 191. Budier, Nich., 344, 359. Buers, co. Suffolk, 521. Bughurie, Mr., 475. Bulkeley, Thos., account hy, 611. Bull or Ball, Rich., 251, 429, 519. BuUen, Eliz., 137, 138. , Jas., 137, 138. Bullion, 182. ,exportandimportof, 107,178, 181,182. Bullocke, Capt. Wm., 504. Bulmer, Capt. John, 499 (2). Bun (Royalist), 25. Bunbury, John, clerk, 448. , , report by, 93. Bunce, Alderman Jas., 173. , , letter of, alluded to, 236. Bnndell, prisoner, .528. Bunduk, Wm., letter of, 372. Bunting, Wm., 243. , , Ann, wife of, deposition of, 343. Burage, Capt. Jno., 504. Burdett, Rob., 308. Burgaro, Peter, 354. Surges, Capt. Isaac, 506. Burgoine, Major, 336, 337, 376 ? Burials, certificates of, ordered, 560. Burie, Anne, pass for, 529. Burket, Serjt., warrant to, 567. Burleigh, Lord, see Cecil. Burley, Arth., 239. , John, 80, 534. Burne, Thos., pass for, 530. Burnett, Alex., 556. , Josh., 555. Burnham, co. Essex, 250, 252, 253. Burnt Island, Scotland, 198, 477, 478. Bumtwood, CO. Essex, 522. Burrell, Andrew, shipbuilder, 137, 142, 151, 361,496 (2). , or Burrill, Capt. Wm., Governor of Mersey Island, 248, 309, 364, 451, 527, 583. , , warrant to, 547. Burrill, Capt., see Burrell. Burroughs, Sir Jno., Keeper of the Records in the Tower, 476. Burrowes, Edw., payments to, 570, 578, 582, 588. , Wm., 362. Burton, Edw., 597. , Thos., 440. , Wm., 446. Burton, co. Stafford, 254, 613. Burwood Walk Lodge, Windsor Forest, 338, 339. Bury, Thos., 325. Busby, CO. York, 522. Bushell, Capt. Browne, prisoner, 12, 216, 220, 248, 332, 400, 455. , , allowance to, 13. , Edw., 115, 118, 128, 129, 239, 344, 353, 390, 497, 500. , , warrant to, 558. , John, 521. , Thos., 109. , Capt, 148,348 (2). , (of Lisbon), 115, 116, 334. Bushey, co. Herts, 523. Busken or Buskill Allen, 592, 605 (5). Buswell, John, 19. Butcher, Arm, 35. , Capt. Eras., 510. , John, 35. , Major Wm., 205. Butler, James, Duke of Ormond, 69, 82, 186 236, 267, 289, 294. , , pass for, 236. , Elizabeth, Duchess of Ormond, 422. Butler, Capt. Edw., 505. , Elizabeth, pass for, 548. , Ellen, 565. , Capt., Gregory, 362, 391. , John, 477, 556. , Joseph, receipts by, 418, 453. , Capt. Thos., 81,511. , , letter to, 288. , Wm., 378, 555. , Capt, 277, 327. Buttelier, Nich., 354. Butter for the army, 393, 464, 501, 504. Buttolph, Capt. Barth., 507. Butts, Lieut. Hen., 384, 521, 591 (2). , Capt. Lewis, 438. Byard, Capt. Geo., 508. Byatt, Edith, 31. , , or Biat, Theoph., husband of, 17, 126. Byron, John, Lord Byron, 271, 365, 394. , Lady Katherine, 167, 207, 517. Bysshe, Edw. , Garter King-at-Arms, 320. Byworth, Katherine, 425, 606. c. Cadiz, traveller to, 565. Cadwell, Rich., messenger to Cromwell, 590, 598, 599, 601, 604 (2), 607. , , gratuity to, 333, 335. Caen, papers dated from, 223, 610 (2). .......... ships at, 210. Caesar, triumphs of, picture of, 117. Caithness, .lohn, 60. Calais, 89,161. , fishing boats of, 388, 563. travellers to or from, 321, 538. Calcot, Roger, 386. R R 2 628 GENERAL INDEX. Caley, , letter to, il4. Gallant, Capt. Silam, 510. Cnllender, Archibald, pass for, 646. Calshot Castle, 148. , ammunition and stores for, 547, 551. Camljell, of the hed chamber, 321. Cambridge (town), aldermen of, 454, 473. mayor of, 454, 473. , militia officers for, 510. , residents in, 466, 511, 519. , trayellers to or fi-om, 240,445,456,522. (University,) Trinity College, 240. Cambridgeshire, 56,463. , high court of justice in, 465. , militia in, 508, 512. , , commissioners for, 330,422,436. , , officers of, 508-512. , , , commissions for, 508-512. , places in, 93, 288, 312, 560. Campbell, Archibald, Marquis of Argyle, 69, 71, 101, 155, 266, 267^ 310, 321, 324. , , faction of, 266, 267. , , frigate of, 362. , letter to, 234. , John 1st Earl of Loudoun, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, 228, 309. , , documents signed by, 202 (2). , letter to, 215. , , pass granted by, 221. , , purse for, 232, 236. , Thos., 404. Campion, Hen., 458. , Capt. Thos., 514, 571. Canaries, or Canary Isles, merchants trading to, petition of, 105, 109. , , ships to, 279. Candia, 42. Cann, Mr., 13, 323. ■.., preacher at Hull, 452. , (Eoyalist), 154, 155. Cannet, Capt., 299. Cannings, co. Wilts, 524. Cannon, Capt. Hen., deputy governor of Dover Castle, 225, 228, 255, 256, 284, 299,312, 359, 455, 588. Cannon, see Guns. Canterbury, Archbishop of, see Laud, Wm. , exchequer in, auditor of, 413. , letter dated from 451. , magistrates for, 357. , resident in, 516. Cape, Sam, petition of, 29, 34. Capel, Arthur, late Lord Capel, estates of, accounts of, 93. , Lady, payment to, 93. C!xm\a;Ta.ll, Sir, see Canragall. Caidenez, Don Alonsode, 401. Cardiff, 5.;i. , ships at, 30. Cardiff, alias Cawerden, pedigree of, 494. Cardiganshire, persons in, 109. , place in, 248. , sheriff of, letter to, 109. Carey, Anne, pass for, 546. , Sir Hen., pass for, 378. , Capt. Jacob, 512. , Jno., 565. , Judith, pass for, 546. , counsellor for Commissioners for Haberdashers' Hall, 81. , Mrs., pass for, 545. Carey Sconce, trophies for, 248. Caribbee Islands, 256, 338, 466, 568. Carisbrook Castle, Isle of Wight, 148, 357, 467. , .children of Charles I. at, 255, 257,258,331,333, 355, 356, 357,431 (2), 440, 449. , letters dated from, 331, 355. , , travellers to, 333. , , trophies for, 248. park, timber in, 496. Carlingford, (Ireland) posts to, 108. Carlisle, 85, 141, 291. , arms and provisions for, 256, 268, 300, 342, 536, 538 (3), 546. , countess of, see Hay. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , defence of, 256 (2). , garrison of, 127, 136, 138,350(2), 575 579, 581, 607. , governors of, Col. Fitch and Sir A. Hesilrigge, 85 (2), 253, 400, 403, 474. , money sent to, for, 350, 596. , prisoner at, 474. , troops in or to 253 (2), 256, 270,281, 346, 349 (2), 350, 363, 400,402, 412,592. Carlisle, Roger, 446, 578; 581, 595. Carmarthen, governor of, 54. Carnarvon, 160. Castle, prisoner in, 229 (2). Carnarvonshire, gaol of, 30, 32 (3), 88. gentry of, 4. , militia in, 512. , , officers of, 423, 512. , sheriff of, 32 (2), 132 (2). , , letters to, 32, 88. Carneby, Walter, pass for, 554. , , wife of, 554. Carnegy James ?, Earl of Southesk, 266. , Eobert ?, Lord Carnegy, 266. Carpf or Karpf, John Adam von, 152. Carrick or Carrickfergus, 235. arms and provisions, &c., for the army in Ireland sent to, 77, 83, 91, 101, 131, 208, 296, 368, 536 (2), 540, 541 (2), 576, 585, 589 (3), 594, 596, 598 (2). , persons at, 385, 515. , posts to, 108. , ships to, 368, 589. Carricks Deep, Lisbon, letter dated from, 200. Carrill or CarylJos., armymiuistur, 171, 336, 591. GENERAL INDEX. 629 Carrill, Jos. — cont. , , payments to, 221, 348, 580. Carrington, Mr., 429. Carpenter, Edw., 419. Cartagena, 429,'489. Carter, Edw., Surveyor of Works at White- hall, 15, 119, 184, 222, 286, 382, 469, 473, 481, 581, 586, 589, 599 ; see also Works, Surveyor of. , , wai-rants to, 526, 558. , John, 483. , John, high sheriff of co. Carnarvon, 132 (2). , , letter to, 88. , Thos., 192. , Col., 270. , minister, 171. Carteret, Dr., 749. , Governor of Jersey, 371. Carvagall, Caravagall, or Carvajall, Antonio Fernandez de, 373, 377, 380. Caryl, Mr., see Carrill. Case, Mr., 254 (2). CasheU, Capt. Rich., 169. Cason, Jonathan, 57. , Mary, 57. Cassilis, Earl of, see Kennedy. Castile, 115. Castilian, the, see Spaniard. Castle, Capt. Rich., 505. , Wm., pass for, 535. Castlehaven, Ireland, 355. Castlehaven, Lord (Jas. Touchet), 321. Castles and Ports, demolition of, see — Beivoir, Matehfield House, Bolsover, Mulgrave, Christchurch, Sudely, Colchester, Tattershall, Crake, Winchester, Dartmouth, Wressel. Castro, Hiero de, pass for, 567. Catholic faith, 514. gentry, 48. nobility, 48. prince, 47. , Roman, 528. subjects, 47. Catholics, laws against, mitigation of, 48, 89. Cattle, 77. Caulson, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 504. Cavaliers, 156, 192, 237, 309. Cavendish, William, Earl of Newcastle, estates of, account of, 93. , Hen., pass for, 537 (2). Cawerden alias Cardiff, Rich., pedigree of, 494. Cecil, Wm., Lord Burleigh, late Lord Trea- surer, 494. Cecil, Wm., Earl of Salisbury, member of the Council of State, 10, II, 480, 541. , , placed on connnittees, 3, 18, 67, 229. Ceely, Oliver, mayor of Plymouth, certificate by, 172. Ceely, Col., 175. Ceremonies, master of, 482 ; and see Fleming, Sir Oliver. Cezi, business of, 145. Chacone, Francisco Botelio, 380. Chadderton (Lancaster), resident at, 442. Chadwell, Hen., 490. Chadwick, Col. Jas., 553. , Col. Lewis, 489. Chafyn, Capt. Jno., 505. Challenor, Magdalen, 31. Challouer, Thos., member of the Council of State, 5 (2), 10, 26, 81, 118, 120, 137, 163 (2), 206, 229, 248, 292, 298, 344 (2), 37.3, 379, 392, 405, 432 (3), 440, 483. , , placed on committees, 5, 8, 18, 29, 56 (2), 68, 81, 85, 118, 126, 132, 133, 143, 145, 162, 165, 167, 169, 199, 229,290, 310,338,344, 346(2), 366, 368, 377, 391, 423, 436, 468, 473, 474, 483, 484, 488. Chamberlain, Chas., pass for, 539. ,Edm., 288, 333. , John, 288, 312. ,Dr., 424. , late alderman of London, 282. Chamberlayne, Hester, pass for, 546. Chambers, (prisoner), 120, 132. Champion, Capt. Hen., 506. Champney, Major Saml., 504. Chancellor, Lord High, 494. Chancery or equity, court of, 254, 360, 401. , inns of, 168, 169,401. , masters in, 100, 101, 137. Chandos, Lord, see Bruges. Channel, the, see English Channel. Chapels, 330. Chaplain, Thos., 143. Chaplin, Capt. Wm., 507. Chapman, Edmond, 30. Chapnell, Robt., 555. Chappell, Geo., 484. , Rich., 448. Charlemont Fort, Ireland, 296. , siege of, 597. Charles I., or the late King 13,151, 178, 188, 191, 243, 291, 292, 310, 313, 321, 324 (2), 325, 474, 527. , agent or resident of, 68. .children of, 243, 250 (2), 255 (2), 256, 257, 258, 259, 261, 263, 270, 274, 295 (2), 327, 328, 331, 335, 344 (3), 357, 366 (3), 368, 379, 385, 392, 394, 431 (2), 440, 441, 449 ; see a/so James, duke of York ; Mary, Princess Royal ; Elizabeth, Princess ; and Henry, Duke of Gloucester. , coat of arms of, 124, 130, 453,454 484, 485, 487 (2). , commission of, 178. goods or personal estate of, 54, 67 (2), 257, 258, 307, 567. ) , -^.t ti.r sa.e oi, 07. 630 GENERAL INDEX. Charles I., goods, &c., of — cont. , , commissioners or trustees for, 151, 183, 344, 354, 490. , , , letter of, 307. , , , warrants to, 526 (3), 527, 530, 537, 549, 554. , , treasurers for, letter to, 307. , lands, houses, parks, &c., of, 28, 114, 154, 501. , , sale of, committee for removing obstructions in, 27. , party of, 91. , plate of, 307. , portraits of, 453, 454, 484, 485. , servants and oflScers of, 88, 545. , son of, see Charles H. , statues of, 389. , , demolishing of, 261 (2),'286. , transactions in his time, 502. , trial of, 157 (2), 243. , death or murder of, 115, 243, 292,321. Charles n., or the King, 33, 47, 48, 55, 69-71, 88, 89, 100, 104, 153-156, 158, 223, 243, 245, 324, 325, 385, 394, 415 610, 613. , adherence or allegiance to, 17, 47, 48, 111, 126, 237, 266, 294, 490, 536, 610, 611. , agents or ambassadors, of, 341, 610, 611 ; see also Bennett Hen. ; Hyde Hen. , army or forces of, 69-71, 225, 271; see also Ireland, army of Charles II. in. , , arms, &c., of or for, 47, 89, 100. , as Prince of Wales, goods of, 67. , , , Act for sale of, 67. as King of Scotland, 138, 168, 207, 234, 237, 288, 566, , , conuuissioners to attend on 234, 266. , , coronationof, 236, 267,271,351. , attorney-general of. Sir Edw. Herbert, 236, 282. , commissions by, alluded to, 146, 387, 410. , committee for, 234, correspondence with, 7,76, 88,100, 192, 532, 566. council or privy council of, 25, 70, 7 1, 88, 186. court of, 324. , covenant signed by, 266. , declarations of, 25, 71, 152, 291, 292, 308, 310, 321, 324, 337. , enemies of, 47, 115, 116, 292. , engagement of, 236, 273. , expedition of, to Scotland, 69, 70 186, 188, 223, 234, 236, 245, 246' 247, 265, 266, 271, 309, 310, 320, 324' 325,328,437,439. , , committee for, 234. , , , president of, 234. , fleet ships, or navy of, 155, 188,359, 610; see also Fleet revolted; Rupert, prince, fleet of; and Government,' enemies of, fleet of. Charles II.-- cont. , great grandmother of, (Mary, Queen of Scots), 266. , kingdoms of, 70, 81, 188. , letters to, 61, 612. , letters of, 56, 80. , alluded to, 104, 152, 482, 612. , lord keeper to. Sir Rich. Lane, 110, 612, 613. , ministers of, 7, 47. , money for, 89, 152, 153. , officers of, 225. , party or friends of, 7, 25, 26, 47, 69-71, 76, 88, 89, 246, 267, 273, 310, 477, 536. , prayers for, 351. , privy signet of, 52. , proclaiming of, 13, 19, 48, 337, 359. , requests to, 25, 26. , safety of, 70. , secretary of, see Nicholas, Sir Edw. , servants of, 61, 232, 321, 324. , service of, 288. , subjects of, 47. , treaty with, 186, 246. , warrants by, 52, 53. Charlton, Kent, resident at, 483. River, Dover, 195. Chartley, co. Stafford, 522 (2). Chatham, 94, 128, 136, 393. , chest at, 297. , , overseers, commissioners, or treasurers of, 166. , , , letters to, 52, 297. , dockyard at, 492. , , officers in, 177, 194, 279,285, 338, 492. , minister of, 250 (2), 257, 279, 385, 552. , navy office at, officers in, 257. , new dock at, letter dated from, 140. , persons at, 110. , prisoners sent to, 44, 146. , provisions at, 450. , residents at, 209, 275 (2), 552. , ships at, 113, 129, 140, 220, 495, 500, 541, 552 (2), 553. , ships buUt at, 275 (2). ,shipstoorfrom, 209,365, 375, 497,499. , stores at, keeper of, warrant to, 541. Chatteaper, Eras., 391. Chatterton, Capt. Edm., 511. Chaves, Emanuel do, 249. Chaworth, prisoner, 533. Cheaney, Capt., see Cheney. Chedle, (prisoner), 88, 132 (2). Cheeke, Mr., 430. Cheese for Ireland, 36, 83 (2), 109, 121, 273, 323, 501, 532 (2), 570, 572, 575, 581, (2), 582, 583. for Scotland, 254, 283. 291, 307, 410, 411, 560, 561, 567, 568, 584. 590, 600, 603, 604. , traders for, 393. GENERAL INDEX. 631 Cheisley, Jno. 216. Chelmsford, 469. Chelsea, 23, 358. Cheney, or Cheanev, Capt., of Wapping, 302, 313, 426 (2), 430, 498. Chepstow, ordnance at, 381. Cheshire, 21. , auditor for, 414. cheese, 109, 604. , justices of peace in, 376, 440. , lands in, 93, 494, 547. .militia in, 21, 50, 342, 349,436,449 470, 474, 507, 509, 510. , , commissioners for, 86, 108, 127 293, 301, 349, 366, 470. , , , letter to, 50. , , officers of, 76, 301, 470, 507, 509, 510. , , , commissions for, 507, 509, 510. , prisoners in, 452. residents in, 376, 377, 523. , troops raised in, 108, 447. Chester, 393, 580. , aldermen of, 366,385. , arms, and ammunition sent to, 549. , corporation of, 385 (2). , customs and subsidies in, 315, 319. , , officers at, 495. , , , warrants to, 541, 566,567, 568. , garrison at, 108. , governor, of, see Duckenfield, Col.Roh. , judges at, 127. , justices of peace of, 20, 366, 452. , letter dated from, 20. , mail to, 223,361. , mayor, &c. of, 20, 137, 366, 385. , militia in, commissioners for, 149, 293 (2), 366, 382. , , raising of, 293, 301. , , officers of, election of, 385 (2). , port of, 139. , commissioners of customs at, warrants to, 534, 567. , prisoners in, 452. , residents at, 432, 556, 558. road, 223. , ships at, 495. , , victualling of, 296, 495 (2). , ships of, 185. , ships to or from, 14, 268, 272, .533. stores for Ireland, sent from, 131, 572, 580. , travellers to or from, 357, 361,465, 497,498, 558. , troops at, or to, 14, 139, 174,197,208, 364, 539 (2), 546, 548. , , shipping from, for Ireland, 11, 14, 90, 109, 119. , -victualler at, see Walley, Chas. Chester — con[. water, 362, 499. , West, 549. , , ship to, 235. Chetwind, Jas. 576, 608. Cheverrie, Domiuico, 430, 434. Cheyney, Capt. Thos., 405. Chicheley, Thos., 522, 560. Chichester, 24,515, 524, 544. , customs and suhsidies in, 315-319. , Customs' officers at, warrants to, 541 546. , militia officers for, 511. Chieslie, Sir John, 267. Child, Josiah, 172. Chinese, 349. Chipp, Roht., 85. Chipperfield, Chas., 111. ChisseU, eo. Essex, 281. Cholmley Capt. Jno., 509. Chowne, Bray, 238, 240, 440. , Hen., 238, 240. Christchurch Castle, or Fort, CO. Hants,178,449. , minister of, 231. , residents at, 515 (2). Christendom, 180. Christian love, 247. religion, 245. Princes, 115. Christians, 41, 42, 245. Christmas Day, observance of, 484. Chune, Mr., 347. Church, Anne, 518. , P., 482. Church, the, 25, 115, 186. , attendance at, 75. , government, 244, 245, 292. , ministers of, 249 ; see also Ministers. Churches, 180, 330, 331. , arms, &o. of Chas. I. in, 453, 454. , congregational, 280. Churchey, Geo., 151. Cinque Ports, Judge of, see Walker, Dr.Walter. , Lord Warden of, 2, 3, 527. Cipher, 83, 104, 351, 384, 385, 437. Cirencester, co. Gloucester, justices of, 440. , residents at, 426, 440. Clamricarde, Earl of, (Richard Burke), 321. Clapham, co. Surrey, residents at, 467, 520. , troops at, 467 (2). Clarendon Park, timber in, 112, 114. Clarke, or Clerke, alias Slcarke, Elias, 215. , George, 118, 128, 129. , Major and Capt. Jas., 504. 507. , John, 120, 309, 516, 539. , John, (of St. Edmondsbury). 143. , Capt. John, 249, 356, 382, 385, 584, 588, 593. , Lieut.-Col. John, 348. , Rich., 518,604. 632 GENEEAL INDEX. Clarke, or Gierke — cont. Capt. Robt., 110, 114, 124, 125, 167, 238, 362, 492. , Samuel, 346. Capt. Thos., 512 Wm., 513. , Wm. of the Providence, 56, 572. , Dr. Wm., Admiralty Judge, 250. , letter of, 380. , , reports of, 96, 255, 359, 395, 411, 444. , Major, 418, 421. , Mr., of (Leicestershire), 126. , Mr., owner of the Trade's increase, 229. Clauson, John, 345. Clavill, — , Information against, 76. Claypoole, Adam, see Cleypoole. Clayton, Major, or Capt. John, 506. Clee, Mr., 196. Clegate, Edw., pass for, 565. Clement, John, 75. Clements, Gregory, 294, 859. Mr., 143. Clench, Capt. Dan., see Clinch. Clergy, 25, 186. Clerke, see Clarke. Cleveland, Earl of, Thos. Wentworth, 321. Cleypoole, or Claypoole, Adam, 165,205, 518. , Col. Winkfield, 599. Clifford's Tower, York, 276, 339. Clinch, or Clench, Capt., or Lieut.-Col. Dan., 507,512. Clogher, Bishop of (Hen. Jones), 295, 32] , 602. Clonmel, Ireland, defence of, 321. , siege of, 192. , troops in, 531. Cloth, 21, 22, 71, 72, 128, 136, 407-409, 459, 485. , buyers of, 21. , customs on, 21, 181, 214, 227, 319. , export of, 214, 339, 562 (2). for Ireland, 570, 571, 590. , ships laden with, 552, 554, 560. Clothiers, 22, 178, 406-409. Cloth workers, 179, 407-409. Clotworthy, Sir Jno., 216, 255, 550 (2). Clough, Rich., 573 (2), 575, 576, 577. Clowes, Jno. 16. Coaches, see State coaches. Coal mines and collieries, 334, 613. Coals, 64, 173, 305, 477. Cobbe, Rich., 327, 343, 388, 389, 490, 491, 502. , , bond by, 326. , , letter of, 340 , , memorandum by, 326. , Mrs., 343. Cobbct, Lieut.-Col. Ralph, 419, 473, 480. , Major Robt., 602. Cobie, Lieut. John, 3n (2). Cockayne, Capt. Thos., ] 40. , Mr., 192. Cocke, Mr., 199. Codd, Capt. Nich., 119, 516, 575. Codgell, Wm., warrant to, 562. Cogain, Hen., 520. Cogan, Edm., 148, 166,352,521,553. Coggon, Hen., 502. Coin, export and import of, 107, 178, 180, 181, 182, 183. , making of, 29. , melting of, 183. , pressing of, 514. Coiners, 133. Coining, 14, 15, 26. , mill, or presses for, 83, 480. Coire, Eras., 477. Coke, Michael, 327. , T., see Edwards, Geo. Colchester, 147, 563. , arms, &c, at, 176, 547. Castle, 147, 450. customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , , officers of, warrant to, 563. , inhabitants of, 451, 516, 517, 579. , militia in, 450, 451. , , officers of, 451. Colchester, Elizabeth, 183. Coldham, Capt. Rich. 511. Coldstream, Scotland, troops in, 237. Cole, Jeremy, 474. , Jno. 224, 236,610. , Capt. Jno., 508. , Capt. Joseph, 508. , Peter, warrants to, 538, 544. , Ralph, 613. , Thos.. pass for, 548. , Wm., 294. , Sir Wm., 73, 165 (2), 166, 515, 574. , , regiment of, 574,576. , Major, 513. Colendon, Dr., see Collingdon. Coleraine, prisoners sent to, 541. Colin Llanmartin, co. Monmouth, 518. CoUe, Mr., 542. Colleton, Jno. pass for, 553. , Peter, 553. Collett, Wm., Clerk of the Records in the Tower, 476. , , payment to, 455. Collingdon, or Colendon, Dr., 328, 333, 358. Collington, Scotland, leaguer at, 322. Collins, Chas., 536. , Cnpt. Thos., 511. , Wm., 12. , deputy Serjeant-at-arms, 168. Collyer, Eras., 544. , Walter, .544. Coliiuin, Capt. Hen., 5U8. , Jno., 210, 211. GENERAL INDEX. 633 ColweU, Mr., 156. Comberford, Fras., 254, 613. .......... prisoner, 184 Combes, Thos., .544. Commerce, see Trade. Committees, see Council of State, committees of ; also — Admiralty. Advance money. Army. Delinquents' compositions. Goldsmiths' Hall. Haberdashers' HaU. Indemnity. Irish and Scotch. Ordnance. Plundered ministers. Revenue. Sequestrations. Common Pleas, 201. , justices of, 73, 464, see also Atkins, Edw. ; Puleston, John ; and Warburton, Peter. , Lord Chief Justice of, see St. John, Oliver. Commons, House of, 292 ; see also Parliament. Commonwealth, or State, the, 68, 69, 476, and casual notices, passim ; see also Govern- ment, the present. Communication, lines of, see London. Compositions, and Compounding, see Delin- quents, Compositions with. Compton Basset, co. Wilts, minister of, 557. Compton, Chas., 516. , Sir Hen., 445. , Henry, son of, 445, 447 (2), 467, 5^4 (2), 566. , Lady Mary, licence for, 559. , Wm., license for, 557. , Col., 389. Connaught (Ireland), 321. , president of, see Coote, Sir Chas. Conquest, Mr. license to, 559. Constable, Sir Wm., member of the Council of State 10, 13, 48, 73, 159, 162, 194, 198, 422, 431, 449, 453, 463, 487, 530. , , payments to, 248, 583. , , placed on committees, 18, 19, 37, 60, 67 (2). 73, 379, 399, 426. , , reference to, 194. , , regiment of, 105 (2). Constables, 126, 224. Constantine, Eobt., 442. , Wm., 394. Constantinople, 71, 191 (2). , ambassador at, see Bendish, Sir Thos. , dragoman at, 459. , Levant company's factors at, 41, 190, ■2-2li, 227, 304. , fetters to, 4-J, -227, -iryj. , factory at, 41, 304. , Secretary at, 459. Constantinople — coni. , Levant, treasurer at, 226, 227 ; seealso Abney, John. , residents at, 43, 305, 413. , , letter to, 459. , travellers to or from, 44, 413. Conti, Angelo di, pass for, 550. Conway, Wales, 270. Conway, Edward, Viscount Conway and Kilultagh, letters to, 328, 347, 3.)7,365, 390, 409 (2), 420, 424, 446, 485. , Edward, 445. , Harvey, 573 (2), 575. 576, 577. , Col., 409, 421, 483, 570. , , letter to, 483. , Mr., 390, 409. Conyers, Sir John, 485. , , Anna, child of, 548. Cooch, Fred., 539. Cook or Cooke, Edw., pass for, 536. , Col. Geo., Governor of Wexford, 597. , Hen,, 160. , Capt. Hen., 504. , Jas., 76, 142. , Jas., boatswain, 492. , Capt. Jas., 264, 577, 592. John, 280. , Jnc, Chief Justice of Munster, 481. , Thos., 178, 184, 282, 285, 517. , Thos,, boatswain, 177, 185, 194, 279. , Col. Thos., 281, 399, 449 (2), 461, 469, 504 (2), 508, 509, 513. , , brother of, 282. , alias Ayling, 389. , Mr., 251, 438. , minister of Drayton, 475, 568. Coombes, Capt. Eich., 451. Cooper, Hen., 555. , Ensign Hen., 337. , Wm.,'560. Capt. Wm., 511. Wm., caulker, 9. (painter), 420, 446. Coote, Sir Charles, president of Connaught, 31, 54, 55, 62, 77, 108, 118, 131, 177, 186, 267, 296, 357, 362, 585, 590 (2), 597, 598. , , agent of, 299. , letters of, alluded to, 45, 56, 61, 281, 295, 354, 357, 382, 432, 472, 582. , , letters to, alluded to, 81, 258. , , troops of or for, 73, 76, 265, 583, 593, 594. , , , pay of, 581. Cope, Capt. Jno., 514, 571. Copp, Mr,, 5. Copper, 182. Copperthwaite, Jlajor, 35S. , , company of, 358. Coppiu, Capt. Jas., 403, 499 (2). , John, captain of the Amil_y, 20, 149 209, 495, 498, 528. 634 GENERAL INDEX. Coppin, John — cont. , , warrant to, 540. , Capt. Wm., 347, 373. , , letters to, 337, 345. Corbett, Jas., 173, 269, 354, 357. , Jno., 519. , Capt. Jno., 510. , Miles, M.P., 442,488. , , sent as commissioner to Ireland, 461. Corbine, Rich., 528. CordeU or Cordwell, Eobt., 157 (2), 519, 536, 570 (2), 576-579. CordweU, Mary, 588. , Wm., 572. Cork, Derek, pass for, 543. , Mrs., 420. Cork, (city), 489. ,Earl and Countess of, see Boyle. , inhabitants of, 489. , Eevenue Commissioners at, 296. , ships at, 235, 296, 587. , stores, &c. sent to, 541. , troops landing at, 63, 296. Corke, Col. Chas. Geo., 504. Corker, Jno., 584. Corn, 77, 171, 175, 213, 609. , dearth of, 179, 180. for Ireland, 148, 273, 457,529,584, 586,593, 597,604. for Plymouth, 428. for Spain, 181. mills, 4, 185. , ships laden with, 235, 345. Corneck, Symon, 267. , , Joan, wife of, assignment by, 267. Comet Castle, Guernsey, 242. Corney, Huntingdon Hastings, 47, 89. Cornwall, 47, 49, 108, 154, 164, 311, 516. , Admiralty court in, 311. , auditor for, 414. , coasts of, 108. y , , pirates on, 341. Commissioners or Committee for, 117, 311,374. , duchy of, 164. , garrisons in, 148. , justices of peace for, 374. , lands in, 93. , militia in, 108, 505, 506, 508, 512. , , Commissioners for, 33, 44, 130, 374, 378. , , , letters to, 48, 108. , , ofiBcers for, 33, 44,48,505,506, 508, 512. , , , commissions of, for, 505, 506, 508, 512. , Mount in, 34, 130. , governor of, see Bennett, Col. Robt. Cornwall — cont. , places in, 285, 514, 558, 559, 663. , travellers to or from, 106, 501. , Vice- Admiral of, 124, 131, 311, 361, 537. Cornwall, John, 80. Coseombe, eo. Dorset, 517. Cotton, 406. Cottington, Francis, Lord Cottington, estate of, account of, 93 (2). Cotton, Edw., 214. Council of State, 1, 2, 7, 14, 16, 21, 28, 39, 42, 61, 67, 69, 77, 86, 92, 96, 97, 107, 114, 116, 129, 131, 132, 155, 201, 202, 204, 211, 223, 239, 242, 252, 265, 276, 28.5, 290, 335, 356, 363, 365, 381, 397, 433, 458, 459. , Acts for, 1 (2), 3. , Admiralty powers vested in, 2, 3. , attendances or appearances before (Feb. 1650), 8, 14, 525, 527 (2). , (March), 26, 27, 39 (2), 48, 60 514 (2), 528-532. , (April), 77, 105, 112 (2), 126, 127 (2), 515 (2), 516. , (Mav), 149, 150 (2), 159, 162, 174, 177, 516 (2), 546 (2). , (June), 196, 209,214,215,221, 223, 517. , (July), 250,2.53 (2), 318, 519 (3), 552 (3). , (Aug.), 263, 268,278, 281,283, 288-290, 308, 520 (7), 521 (11). , (Sept.), 325, 330,333, 339,344, 346,353,354, 521 (11). , (Oct.), 372, 376 (2), 380, 387, 391 (2), 395, 397 (3), 398 (3), 401, 522 (5), 565. , (Nov.), 410, 411, 418, 420, 422, 423, 426, 428, 430-432, 434, 435, 441- 443, 445 (3), 449, 623':(6), 565-567. , (Dee.), 452 (2), 456,461,466, (2), 467, 469, 475 (2), 477 (2), 483 (2), 524 (7), 567. , books of, 435. chamber, 95. , charges of, biUs of exchange, &o. on, 76, 132, 264. , Cinque ports, wardenship of, vested in, 2, 3, 46. , commissions of, 334, 504-512. , , alluded to, 5, 288. , declaration by, 223. , despatches from, 238, 239. , despatches to, alluded to, 225. , enemies of, 48. , fii-es for, 446. , furniture for, 95, 354. , guards of, 64. , informations sent to, 218, 222,226, 287. , instructions from, 134, 306, 310, 405. , letters of (Feb. 1650), 2-4, 6(3), 10- 14, 16. GENEEAL INDEX. 635 Council of State, letters of — c.ont. , (March), 19 (4), 2U (2), 24 (4), 28 (4), 29, 31, 32 (5), 36-38, 40 (4), 45, 48-51, 53-55, 58 (3), 59 (2), 62 (2), 64 (4), 69 )2). , (AprU), 73-75, 77-79, 81-88, 90-92, 95, 98 (3), 99 (2), 101 (2), 106 (4), 109. , (May), 142, 172. , (June), 185, 195, 199, 208, 223.' , (July), 237 (3), 239, 613. (Aug.), 263, 284. (Sept.), 329,339,342,347,348, 364. , (Oct.), .372, 377. , (>fov.), 418, 420, 424, 441, 614. , (Dec), 4.53, 456, 464. , letters of, alluded to, 121,126,127, 171, 257, 281, 282, 284, 292, 306, 348, 352, 365, 392, 404, 419, 437, 453, 463, 464,476, 501. letters to, 225, 230, 232, 235, 365, 380, 492. , alluded to, 35, 105, 120, 164, 261. , licenses ty, 531, 537-540, 543-547, 553-568. , loans by, 418, 443, 453. , marshall attending, 529. , meetings of, summons for, 23,46, 92, 250, 254, 270, 285, 322, 341, 344, 370, 415, 424, 428, 436, 452. , members of, 1 (2), 5, 8-11, 13 (2), 15, 18, 23, 35, 39, 62, 89, 105, 115, 120, 133, 147, 281, 331, 416, 435, 439. , messengers of, 2, 16,62 (2), 90, 160, 165, 167,272, 379. , , attack made upon, 230. , , payments to, 160, 410, 601. .moneys for, 26, 28, 112, 206, 208, 232, 336, 418, 425, 434, 443, 4.-)3, 466, 479, 570, 577 (2), 579, 581, 587, 593, 594, 596, 599, 602, COS. , , payments from, 475, 479, 485. , oflScers of, 2. , orders and proceedings in (Feb. 1650), 1-3, 5-16. , (March), 17-19, 23, 24, 26-31, 33_40, 44-46, 48, 52-58, 60-69. , (April), 73, 75, 76, 81, 83-87, 89, 90, 92, 94, 95, 97, 98, 100, 101, 104- 109, 111, 112, 114, 117, 123, 125-128, 13U-133. , (May), 135-151, 156-178, 183, 184. , (June), 185-188, 192-199,203- 219, 221-223. , (July), 225, 228-232, 237, 247- 251,253-261. , (Aug.), 263, 268-278, 280-290, 292-295, 297-299, 301, 303, 308-312. , (Sept.), 322, 323,325-328,330- 342, 344-354, 356-359, 361, 363- 368. Council of State, orders and proceedings of — cont. , (Oct.), 370-382, 385-39.5, 397, 398-406. , (Nov.), 410-413-415, 418-450. , (Dec), 450-457, 461-490. , orders, &c. of, alluded to, 9, 10, 39, 45,46,51,58,63,64,81 (2), 89, 96,128, 129, 133, 135, 139, 143, 145, 151, 156, 159, 161, 175, 212, 225, 228, 233, 238, 251, 256, 260-265, 272, 277, 283 (2), 286, 287 (2), 293, 295,-297, 299, 311, 323 (2), 326 (2), 329, 336, 339, 342, 350, 353, 355, 368, 377, 379, 381, -383, 387, 389, 395, 397, 400, 402, 404, 412, 422, 430, 433-435 (2), 448, 451 (2), 473, 477, 491 (3), 501, 541. , , printed, distribution of, 149, 174. , papers addressed to, 96, 97. , passes of, see Passes. , petitions to, 106-107,119,427, 450. , , alluded to, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12 (2), 16, 167, 232, 235 (2), 249, 255, 273 (2), 293, 330, 339, 358 (2), 386 (3), 395, 401, 419, 422, 426, 436, 440, 448, 454, 469, 477, 478. , preachers for, 30 (2). , present to, 221, 222. , president of, see Bradshaw, John. , prisoner to, 434. , , alluded to, 5, 6, 27, 143, 232. , protections by, 242, 531, 542, 544, 558. , recognizances to, 27, 52, 75, 76, 117, 120 (4), 126 (2), 147, 156 (2), 165, 194, 426, 442, 443, 445, 446, 452, 467, 483 (2), 514-524, 540, 543, 557, 558, 560, 562, 566 ; see also Government, bonds and recognizances to. , references of, to the Admiralty Com- mittee, see Admiralty Committee. , , to the Irish Committee, see Irish Committee. , , to the Ordnance Committee, see Ordnance Committee. , , to other Committees, 176,177, 194, 272, 276. , , to Parliament, see Parliament. , references, requests, &c., to, by the Admiralty Committee, 35, 50, 59, 60, 79, 80 (3), 91 (2), 95, 99, 102 (4), 110 (3), 124, 125, 161, 164, 166, 168, 172, 194, 195 (2), 200, 219 (2), 241, 275, 291, 341, 349,3.54, 374. , references to, by the Irish Committee, 34 (2), 84 (2), 277, 281, 299, 371,417, 418, 443, 447 ; see also Irish Com- mittee. 1 , by the Ordnance Committee, 286, 312. , , by other committees, 65, 281. , , by Parliament (Feb. 1650), 9, 15(2). (March), 17, 22, 28, 29, 35, 46, 59, 60, 67 (3). 636 GENERAL INDEX. Council of State, references to, by Parliament — cont. , (April), 72, 83, 84,94,100,102, 104, 111, 112, 117 (2). , (May), 136 (2), 164, 171, 183. , (June), 187, 191, 197, 198 (2), 199, 203 (2), 206 (2), 211 (3), 216- 218 220 (2). , (July), 228, 229, 231, 233, 240, 241, 249, 258 (2), 260. , (Aug.), 268,276,284, 300,310, 312. , (Sept.), 322, 333 (5), 335-337, 341,344,345,347, 356. , (Oct.), 368, 369, 389-392, 897, 401, 403. , (Nov.), 415, 428, 430, 434, 436, 437 (3), 443, 447. , (Dec), 457 (4), 465 (4), 467, 472, 473, 475, 480, 489 (2). , regulations for, 56 (2), 147, 167, 280. , reports to, by tbe Admiralty Com- mittee, see Adlniralty Committee, re- ports of. , , by the Admiralty judges, 359, 395,396,411,444. , , by the Army Officers' Com- mittee, 261. , , by the Committee for Martial Affairs, 292, 339,- 351, 394. , , by the Council of Trade, 379. , , by the Irish Committee, see Irish Committee, reports of , , by the Ordnance Committee, 127, 248, 249, 255, 306, 369 (2), 386, 426, 486. , reports, requests. &c. of, to Parlia- ment (Feb. 1650), 2, 10-13, 15 (2), 527. , (March), 18 (2), 19, 24, 26, 31, 34 (2), 37-40, 46 (2), 54, 58, 66, 68 (2). , (April), 73, 76, 85 (2), 98, 100 (2), 101 (2), 105, 107, 126. , (May), 137, 138, 143, 148 (3), 149 (2), 156, 157, 159, 160, 162, 163, (2), 165-167, 173 (2), 177, 181, 184. , (June), 187, 192-194-196, 197, 199, 203 (2), 205-207, 209-215, 217 -222, 228. , (July), 229, 230, 248, 250 (3), 254, 256 (3), 258-260. (Aug.), 263, 268, 273, 275,277, 283, 184, 2U4, 297 (3), 303, 308 (2). , (Sept.), 322, 327, 334,335, 337, 339 (2), 341, 342, .344 (2), 345, 347, 349, 350, .352 (3), 356, 357, 364, 365. , (Oct.) 367, 371,374-376, 379, 382 (2), 387, 389 (2), 390, 392, 394, 395, 400 (2). , (Nov.), 411, 412 (2), 416 (3), 419 (2), 423, 425, 427, 431, 432, 440, -442,448,449. , (Dec.), 452-455,462, 463, 465, 466, 468, 409, 472 (3), 476, 479 (li), 480, 482, 484-486, 488, 48D (2). Council of State — cont. , request to, 261. , resolutions of, 333. , safety of, 156. , seals of, 6, 29. , secrecy in, oath for, 2, 5 (2), 8-11, 13, 15, (2), 16,31, 92, 117. , secretary to, see Frost, Gualter, sen, , , assistant, «ce Frost, Gualter, jun. , , for foreign languages, see Milton, John. , serjeant-at-arms to, see Dendy, Edw. , service to, reward for, 429. , speeches against, 111. , wants of, 26. , warrants of, 259, 525-657. , , alluded to, 5 (3), 6, 16 (2), 19, 55,94, 213, 222, 230, 264, 268, 291, 323, 356, 400, 425, 446, 456, 466 (2), 475, 525, 535, 561, 566. , wood for, 434. Council of State, committees of, 1, 3, (2), 15 (2), 37, 48, 162, 167 (2), 198, 466, 469, 474 ; also on the following sub- jects : — Admiralty, see Admiralty Com- mittee. Ambassadors, 64. Army officers, conferences with, see Army officers. Committee of the Council of State to confer with. Army, payment of, 128. Ashton, 142, Ashur, 5. Augier, il., 177. Barbadoes, 290. Beauvoir, M., 434. Bellingham, Edw., 173. Blackmore, Major, 272. Book, examination of a, 473. Bristol, 162, 205. Carlisle, Lady, 54 Charles I.'s goods, 67. Cleypoole, Mr., 165, 518. Crouch, prisoner, 68. Davison, Wm., 272. Dean, Forest of, 95. Durham House, soldiers in, 353. EHzabeth, Princess, jewels of, 42S. E.xaminations, private, 1, 17 (2), 24, 27, 55, 58, 75, 120, 133, 143, 14.5, 149, 166, 169, 173, 174, 176 (3), 178 (3), 184, 185, 192, 196 (2^ 208, 218, 222 (2), 223, 251 (2), 253-255, 257, 263, 268, 270, 273, 280, 287, 292, 312, 323, 326, 333, 352, 371, 379, 385, 388, 41.3, 41.5, 410 (4), 419 (4), 421 (2), 423, 426 (2), 427, 429, 430, 432 (2), 434 (2), 438, 440, 442, 443 (3), 445, 44 7-44!), 454, 461-403, 468-470 (2), 472-474, 479, 482 (2), 480-4911, 507. , early sittings of, 426. GENERAL INDEX. 637 C ouncil of State, committees of, Examinations — cont. , payments for, 461. report of, 476. , , alluded to, 482. , secretary to, 400. Foreign negotiations and alliances, 1, 165. Gell, Sir John, 61, 73. Gerbier, Sir Balthazar, 474. Gold and silver, export, &c. of, 201. Guernsey, 8, H, 56. 67, 126, 135, 136, 176, 336,368,403 (2). Haberdashers' Hall treasury, 306. Hamburg, 368. Hardress, Sir Rich., 159. Hasteville, Sir David, 310. Henry, Duke of Gloucester, 344, 379, 431. Holland agent's reception, 229. Horses, valuing of, 364. Huntingdon, Major, 145. Ireland, see Irish Committee. Irish accounts, 350. Jackson, Lieut.-Col., 133. Jaggard, Mr., 17. Jenkins, Mr. 231. Jersey, 246. Law, 18. Lloyd, Hugh, 6. Mainwaring. Sir B„ 203. Mariners' Hall patent, 149, 184, 198. Mass, hearing of, 484. Meautys, Hercules, 156. Militia, 130, 145. !Money, advance of, 165. Xorfolk, high court of justice at, 466 (2). Nott, Sir Thos., 143. Peterhouse prison, 196. Pirates, maintenance of, 488. Posts, 73, 75, 83, 306. plantations, see Trade. Prayers &c., 472, 47.3. Pury and Phillips, 45. Repairs, 198, 230. Riddall, John, 120, 371. Rich, Col., 222. St. James's Library, 436. Schaeph, Minheer, Holland Com- missioner, 169, 327, 330, Scotch prisoners, 346. Scotland, declaration to, 325. Scots remaining in London, 273. Soldiers' quarters, 437, 468. Southwark inhabitants, 352. Spring Gardens, abuses in, 36. Squire, Rob., 17. Staley, Rich., 150. Stamford, Col., 46, 68. Council of State, committees of — cont. Sweden, letters from, 470. Sydney, Col., 399. Trade and plantations, 18, 71, 281, 288, 292, 310, 374, 379 (2), 386, 397, 399, 415, 442, 473, 554, 558, 567. Tresham, Mr., 488. Tutbury race and horses, 67, 37 Wake and others, 132. Water, transport of, 215. Webb, Thos., 325, 327. Whitehall Gardens, 287. Windsor Porest, woodcutting in, 434, 477. Council of State, the late, 2 (3), 5, 7, 9, 10, 31. Counsel at law or counsellors, 63, 1 83, 1 88, 378, 410 (3), 465, 466, 567. Couper, Eliz., 354. , , husband of, 354. , Mr., 409. Court, Inns of, 168, 401. Courtney, Capt. Hugh, 423, 512, 570. , Sir Wm., 153, 449, 487, 490. , Quartermaster-General, 13, 312, 530. Courts leet, 49. martial, 31, 528. Couzins, secretary to the Revenue Com- mittee, 39. Covelt, Thos., 542. Covenant, the, 20, 21, 25, 234, 243, 244, 245, 246, 266, 291, 292, 310, 324, 325. , keeper of, 244. Coventry (Royalist), 153. Coventry, 133, 143, 359, 435. , mayor and justices of, letter to, 45. , militia of, commissioners for, 376. , persons in or from, 336 (2), 366. , prison in, keeper of, warrant to, 550. , prisoners at, 203, 332, 376, 517, 550. Cowart, Jno., 445, 602. Cowes, 167, 242. Castle, 148. , Governor of, sec Baskett, Capt. , trophies for, 248. Cowley, Thos., 543. Cowpar (Scotland), 609. Cox, Abraham, 80. Mch., 150. Susan, 196. , mother of, 196. Thos., 488. Col., 58, 69. , regiment of, 95,106, 163-165, 537. Coytmor, Eob., secretary of the Admiralty Committee, 112, 135 (2), 146, 149, 222, 338, 405, 489. , , letters of, 146, 164, 261, 275, 322, 328, 363, 365, 372, 375, .386, 49:1, 496-500. 638 GENEEAL INDEX. Cozen, Math., 457. Crackenthorp, Capt. Ed., 508. Crafts, Mr., customs' officer, 495. Craigmill, Jno., license for, 557. Crake Castle, co. Devon, 28. Cranage, Capt., 146. Crandly, Capt. Rich., 31, 39, 52, 61, 110, 3.69, 527. Cranford, co. Middlesex, 4. Craven, William, Lord Craven, 477. Crawford, Jno., license for, 537. Crayford, co. Kent, 520. Cresset, Capt. Edw., 605. Crew, Fras., 169. Crichton, Wm., 2nd Earl of Dumfries, 340. ,Dr. Jno., 357. Cripps, "Wm., 551. Crisp, Corporal John, murder of, 438 (2). Crispe, Sir Xich., 47, 152, 153, 156, 185, 426. Crispin, Wm., 275. Croft, CO. York, 565. Croft, Capt., 511. Crofts, Dr. John, prisoner, 127, 159, 442, 538. , .Mr., 173. Croke, lien., account hy, 415. Croker, Col, Phil., 504. Crompton, Chas., 127. , Coh George, 351, 371, 378, 399, 478. , Col. Thos., 165, 176, 278, 301,340, 506. , ,,letter to, 613. , Wm., mayor of Chester, 366, 432 (?). Cromwell, Thomas, Lord Cromwell, and Earl of Ardglass, license for, 559. , , son of, marriage of, 559. , Wingfield, Viscount Lecale, 425, 5.J9 (?). Cromwell, Col. Hen., regiment of, 50, 82, 87, 121,409, 531. , Oliver, member of the Council of State, 192 (2), 198 (2), 207 (2), 210, 2!1 (3), 212, 420. , , as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 4, 7, 13 (2), 36, 53, 60, 65, 76, 77, 83, 84, 91, 92, 101, 109, 124, 138, 141, 146, 170, 174, 197, 198, 206-208, 219 (2), 235, 259, 264, 296, 299, 432, 530, 533, 536 (2). , , , sent for to England, 62,90, 150, 154, 159, 178. , , as Captain or Lord General of the Army, 216-218, 221, 223, 228 (3), 230, 234, 276, 280, 282, 284, 286, 310, 374, 485. , , commission from, 451. , , declaration of, 242-247. , , expedition of, to Scotland, 247, 258, 267, 271, 273, 31)7, 321, 322, 324, .125, .'WS (2), 336, 340, 346, ?.M. 353, .■i75 (2), 4U0-4O2, 412, 42.'i, 437, 448, 476, 478, 554, 555, 566, 589. Cromwell, Oliver, expedition of to Scotland — cont. , , defeat of, rumoured, 271, 289, 309, 320. , , guard for 159. , horses and carriages for, 209, 228, 229, 549, 580. , letters of, alluded to, 34 (2), 105, 235, 267, 273 (3), 322, 332, 334, 348, 352, 367 (2), 400, 410, 447, 465 (3), 466, 47.5, 489. , , letters to, 17, 49, 50, 62, 82, 90. , , alluded to, 27, 55, 62, 73, 75, 90, 150, 221 (2), 222 (2), 228, 253, 258, 263, 269, 273, 288, 290, 333, 349, 361, 371, 412, 414,419, 424, 448, 465, 471,489. , .messenger of, 100; see also Cadwell, Rich. , , orders or warrants of, alluded to, 251, 253, 256, 262, 270, 271, 303, 329, 350 (2), 367, 477, 566, 584. , , passes granted hy, 236 (2). , , payments to, 259, 574. , , regiment or army of, 210 (2), 211, 225, 228, 255, 256, 258, 350, 525, 580, 582, 589. , , standards for, 221. , , tents for, 247, 248, 262. , title of, 247. , , troops sent to, 308. , , waggons for, 210. Crook, John, 557. Sir Rohert, 425. , Lady, 425. Crooke, Capt. Unton, junr., 505. Cropley, Jno., 520. Crouch, Edw., 27, 68, 515. Crouelle, M., 482, 483 (3), 489. Crow, Sir Sackville, 72, 190, 191, 438. Crowland garrison, 141 (2). , repairs at, money for, 230. Crown, clerk of the, 218. Crowne, Capt. or Lieut.-Col. Wm., 288, 505, 509. Crowther, Capt., 204. Croxton, Col. Thos,, 507, 510. Cruse, Eras., commission for, 451. , Capt. Robt., 508. Crystal cups of Charles I., 307. Cubham, Capt. Thos., 505. Cullen, Wm., Mayor of Dover, petition of, 195. , Capt. Wm., 510. Culme, Dame Mary, 192. Culpeper, John, Lord Culpeper, 439. , Sir Cheney, 290,302. ; alias Culpache, Capt. Rich., 410, 487. , Mr., 454, 469. Cumberland, militia in, 346, 395, 511. , , commissioners for, 337, 395. , , officers of, commissions for, 511. GENERAL INDEX. 639 Cumberland— conf. , resilient in, 322. .sheriff of, 159, 175. , , letter to, 58. Cunham, co. Salop, 517. Cunningham, Hen., license for, 557. , Peter, pass for, 565. Cuppledike, Thos., pass for, 554. Curie, Thos., 283. Currants, customs on, 305, 315, 458. Currer, Capt. Hen., 506. Curson, Sir Jno., 175. Curtis, Wm., 409, 424, 516. Curtoys, Thos., 520. Curvedoune, M. (merchant), 33. Custom House, London, 411. , , farmers of, 181. , , rules of, 183. Customs or imposts, 35, 107, 130, 179, 180, 192,193, 214 (2). 215, 305, 315-319, 323,466, 611. , check-general of, clerk of, 214. , evading of, 314. , commissioners of, 5, 117, 164, 167, 169 (2), 170, 182, 207, 211, 251, 252, 280,298, 322, 327 (2), 347, 370, 452, 464,469,483, 611. , , accounts of, 35, 315-319. , , information to, 314. , , letter of, 210. , , , alluded to, 464. , , letters, &c. to, 2, 6, 20, 81,129, 192 (2), 314. , references to, 411, 445. , freedom from, 169 (2), 170, 283, 323, 368, 379, 393, 481, 527, 530, 532 (2), 534, 536, 541, 568. , officers of, 6, 8, 87, 140, 179, 193, 248, 259, 314, 323, 327, 464, 48], 495, 501, 611, 612. , , warrants or orders to, 112,526- 5.'^4, 536, 537, 540, 541, 544, 545, 555, 563, 564, 567, 568. , payment of, 181, 182, 323, 406,411, 541, 544, 547, 568. , receipts from, 315-319. Cutler, Edw., pass for, 546. Cymelius, Averina, pass for, 560. husband of, 560. D. Dacre, Lord, see Lennard. Daines, Robt., account by, 492. Dabin, Capt. Geo., 597. Dalley, Jas., pass for, 531. Dallison, Sir Chas., 47. Damarell, Thos., 362. Dammond, Urbane, 391. Danbie, Thos., 422. Dancke, Hen., see Danke. Dancy, Capt. John, 511. Danelly, Johanna, pass for, 555. Daniel, John, 397, 567. , Col. or Major Wm., 138, 141, 142, 174 (3), 197, 208. , regiment of, 184 (2), 197 (2), 210, 539, .546, 548. Danke, or Dancke, Hen., 307 (2), 587. , , power of Attorney to, 305. , , receipt by, 307. Dantzic, 235. , ships of, or to, 250, 552, 554. , travellers to, 530. Danvers, Major Hen., 505. .Major, or Col. Hen., 211, 223, 506, 580,595. , , letter to, 614. , Sir John, HI (2). Darby, servant, 390. Darcy, Abigail, pass for, 551. Darell, Phil., 121. , , account by, 413. Darnell, Robt., 165, 516. Darnicke, Major, 114. Dartmouth blockhouses, 144. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. Port, or Castle, 60, 137, 144. , governor of, 86, 269. , provisions from, 590. , ships at, to or from, 86, 285. , ships of, 285. Dashwood, Jno., 388. Dassett, Capt., 513. Datselar, Adrian, pass for, 541. Davenant, Sir Wm„ 167, 229 (2). Davies, or Davis, Bendish, 4. , Giles, 189. , John, 434,497. , Capt. Jno., 509. , Mathew, 339. , Sir Paul, 373, 394. , Thos., 157,433, 575. Davison, David, 572, 582,588. , John, license for, 558. , Michael, 334, 336. , Wm., 272, 520. , Capt. W. 489. Dawston, Wm., 581. Day, Dorcas, 412. , Geo. 446, 578, 595. , John, 497. John, certificate by, 495. , Capt. John,, 340. , Thos. (shipwright), 133. , (goldsmith), 133. , of Windsor, 366. Deal Castle, 1 50. , arms, and ammunition for, 542. 640 GENERAL INDEX. Dean forest, iron works in, 7, Ho. , pveservators of, 43, "39. , , warrant to, 529. , timber from, 399. Deane, Col. Rich., General at sea, 77, 79, 87, 12,5, 136, 147 (3), 149, 157, 161, 167, 184, 187, 203, ail, 231, 238, 275, 282, 287, 291 (2), 294, 297, 329, 337, 373, 388, 39.5, 401, 405, 485, 498, 501, 530, 548, 549, 562 (2), 663 (2), 580, 584, 600, 609. , , instructions for, 184, 185, 188, 411. , , letters of, 91, 94. 151, 209(2), 313, 365, 491, 495, 496, 497-600. , , , alluded to, 15, 365. , , letters to, 146, 204, 210, 219, 233, 238, 242, 255, 260, 269, 275, 302, 339, 477. , , , alluded to, 178, 199,219, 228 (2), 239, 259, 260, 277, 278, 303, 308, 342, 354, 367. , , warrants of, 525, 628, 534, 535, 537-9, 541, 543, 544, 548, 555, 656, 568, 564. , Capt., Secretary for the Army, 351. , Mr., 486. Deans and Chapters, Act for abolition of, 446, 571. lands, 12, 154, 569. , committee on, 454. , receipts from, 92. , sale of, 37. , trustees for, 12, 35. , , accounts by, 446, 475. , survey of, 35, 484. surveyors of, 37. , , accounts of, 434. , , salaries of, 603, 608. , treasurers, or treasury of, at Gurney House, 34, 37, 97, 128 ; see also Noel, Thos. ....„ , , warrants to, 570, 575, 577 -581 (3), 583 (2), 686, 687, 596, 598, 603-608. , treasurer for exigent money of, 34, 131 ; see also Gurney House. Deaths, weekly certificates of, required, 560. Deeds, Capt. Wm., 511. Deer or venison, 67, 266, 347, 358. De la Barr, Vincent, 252. Delacree, Edw., Apothecary, 595. , Mary, wife of, 595. Delft's Haven, ships of, 61. Delinquency, 148, 184, 388, 429, 466. Delinquents, 144, 173, 199,203, 249, 301, 328, 3.)2, 476, 518 (2), 526, 550. abroad, 362. , Acts against, 24(2), 126, .402, 517, 521, 528, 550, 557. , allowances to, 9 1. , compositions of, 282, 388, 3S9, 429> 430, 438, 466, 563, 569. Delinquents, compositions of — cont. , , committee for, 131, 300, 342, 364, 383, 384, 388, 404, 411, 420, 429, 472, 477, 601 ; see also Goldsmiths' Hall and Haberdashers' Hall com- mittees. , , , letter to, 614. , , money from, 29, 87, 669. , discoveries of, 364. , money &c., concealed by, 112, 388. , estates of, 213, 369. , , Act for sale of, 421. , , charges on, 421,578, 580. , , doubhng on, 411, 432, 614. , , set apart for Ireland, 364. , , , accounts of, 93, 94. , , , charges on, 28, 38, 40, 82, 276, 282, 417, 432, 433. , , , sale of, 34, 35 (2), 39, 46, 60, 66' (2), 73,276,432, 614. , , , treasurer of, see Loftus, Sir Adam. , , , trustees for, 383. , fines of, 11, 86, 130. , harbouring of, 401. , landlords, see Malignant landlords , names of, 301, 311. , wives of, 352. Delves, Capt. Jno., 510. Denbigh, Earl of, see Fielding. Denbyshire, place in, 563. Denby, co. York, 657. Dendy, Edw., serjeant-at-arms to the Council of State, 1, 2, 10, 24, 26, 55, 62, 73, 131, 149, 163, 169, 184 (2), 186, 363, 389, 430. , , feesof, 199, 216, 270. , , letter to, 223. , ofiioers or deputies of, 167,168, 213, 216, 222, 354, 449. , , , warrant to, 558. , , prisoners, &c. in custody of, 73, 83, 145, 165, 221, 462,483,488,535, 539. , , warrants to, 525-531, 533-536, 638 (3), 540, 541, 542, 544, 546, 549- 663, 560, 561, 564-568. , , , alluded, 109. Denmark, 69, 540. Dennington, co. Sussex, 557. Dennis, Robt., letter of, 372. Denny, Capt. Thos., 504. Denton, pirate, 474 (2). Deptford, 205, 497, 501. , constable at, 560. , letter dated from, 205. , ships at, 113, 120, 161, 261, 498 (2). , ships built or fitting at,, 501, 534 (2), 53.J, 641. , ships to or from, 209, 268. , workmen at, 495. Derby, 410. GENERAL INDEX. 611 Derby — cont. , Earl of, see Stanley. House, (London) Committee of, 2, 31, 63, 93, 269,383,384. , Irish Committee at, 94, 264. Derbyshire, auditor for, 414. , committee for, 100. , lands in, 93. , militia in, 350, .504. , , Commissioners for, 274, 281. , , horses for, 274. , , officers of, commissions for, 504. , , pay for, 281. , miner in, 436. , place in, 519. Dereham Wood, co. Norfolk, 501. Derry, see Londonderry. Derwis, Evan, pass for, 534. Desborow, Col. or Major-Gen. John, 19, 54, 105, 137, 144 (2), 148, 154, 159, 163, 172, 193, 196, 197 (2), 214, 281,322, .348, 371,4+0, 447, 448, 471, 475, 488, 511, 539, 540, 568, 577, , , letter to, 32. , , regiment of, 95, 144. Desut, near Edinburgh, ship of, 214. Deverell, Major Jno., 509. Devereux, Robert, late Earl of Essex, 239. , Katherine, Countess of Essex, 529. , , Eras., son of, 529. , , , Barbara, wife of, .529. , Col, Kich., 474, 486. Devoir, Peter, 4S2, 490. Devonshire, 47, 153, 163, 409. , assessments in, commissioners for, letter to, 51. , , agent or collectors of, 126,414, 486. , auditor for, 558. , judge of the Admiralty Court at, 551. , justices of peace of, 75. , lands in, 93 (2). , militia in, 19,34, 75, 475,476, 504, 507,508, 511. , , commissioners for, 19, 33, 130, 197 (3), 332 (2), 374, 47.5, 476. , , officers of, 19, 475,504, 507, 508, 511. , , , commissions for, 157,424, 504, 507, 508, 511. , places in, 133, 164. Dewris fort (Cornwall), 144. Dewy, Capt. .Jas., 505. Dickenson, Thos., 490. , Alderman of York, 328, 339. Dieppe, ship of, see Prophet of Dieppe. Digby, Geo., 561. , Jno., 524. , Capt. John, 53, 539, 567, 575, 577. Dingley, Col., 198. Dinne, David, pass for, 533. 2. Discoverers of concealed moneys, alloirance to, 112, 125, 388. Disher, Capt. Wm., 589. Disney, Lieut.-Col. W., 397, 457, 522, 592, 605. Dives, Sir Lewis, 236, 294. Divines, see Ministers. Dixie, Sir Wolstan, 263. Dixon, Wm., 544. Dixwell, Col. Jno., 340, 450, 451, 507, 509, 510, 511,512 (2). Dobbins, Commissary Wm., 83, 291, 402, 417, 426, 443, 566, 568. , , payments by, 591 (2). , , payments to, 573, 584, 588,590, 592, 600, 605, 607, 608. , , warrants, &c, to, 36, 536 (2). Dobson, Capt. Eieh., 512. Doctor, alias Sherife, Jno., 490. Dod, Jno., 287. Dodson, Wm., 323. Dodsworth, Wm., 147, 159. Doll, 409, 421, 446. Dolman, Capt. Wm., 512. Doncaster, 208. Donne, Dr., 329, 347, 358, 390, 446. Dorchester, resident at, 557. Dorislaus, Dr. Isaac, murder of, 126, 219, 403, 404, 525. , , children of, 404. , servant of, 327. Dorney, Capt. Hen., 481, 606. , Jno., 433. Dornford, Robt., certificate by, 498. Dorrington, Eras., 238. , John, 238. Dorset, Earl of, see Sackville. Dorsetshire, 47, 154, 156. , auditor for, 414. , lands, &c. in, 93 (3). , merchants of, 130. , militia in, 398, 468, 505, 506. , , commissioners for, 339, 394, 398,425. , , , letter to, 37, , , officers for, 23, 268, 505, 506. , , , commissions for, 505, 506. , places in, 31,77, 280,515(2), 517, 522, 557, 560. , prisoners in, 394 (2), 398. , resident in, 442. ., , sheriff of, wairant to, 535. , traveller to, 557. , Vice-Admiral of, 12. Dotterage, Michael, 556. Doughtie, David, 440. Doughty, Major Robt,, 504. Douglas, Lady Anne, 320. DouH, Wm., license for, 554. Dounton, Jno., letter to. 4. Rich., pass for, 554, S S 64.2 GENERAL INDEX. Dove, Col. Jno., 508. , Capt. Thos., 506. , Mr., 274. , customs' officer, 8. Do-wnton, Dr., 253. Downton, co. Wilts, resident in, 294. Dover, 101, 181, 387, 393, 434. , Admiralty serj eant or marshal at, late, see Tiddiman, Hen. , arms for, 230, 299,359, 531. Castle, 164, 22S (2), 284, 588. , Governor of, see Sydney, Col. A. ...., , , deputy, see Camion, Capt. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , designs against, 228. , harbour of, 195. , jurats, merchants, mariners, &c., of, petition of, 195. , Maison Dieu at, 195. , mayor of, 531. , , petition of, 195. , mayor and jurats of, petition of, 442. , militia officers for, 510. , pier of, 442. , provisions for the navj' at, 450. , residents in, 195, 354. , safety of, 101 (2). , ships at, victualling of, 91, 503. , ships of, 239; see a/so Ships, names of. Hunter of Dover, , ships from, 253. , travellers to or from, 98, 256. , troops sent to, 225. Dower, Thos., 265, 272. Dowman, Capt., troop of, 479. Downe, Rich., 118. Downes, Major or Lieut.-Col. Edw., 140, 196 (2), 292, 339, 463, 467, 506. , Lieut.-Col. Lawrence, 510. , Rich,, contractor, payments to, 172, 571 (3), 582, 594, 604. , , warrants to, 548, 570. , Mr.. 37. Downhall, Mr, 475. Downing, Mr., 230, 251. Downs, the, commander-in-chief in, 234, 242, 551. , , letters to, 252, 308. , , warrants to, 541, 548, 549, 550, 551, 554 (2), 558, 559. , pirates in, 330. , ships for, in, or from, 113, 125, 127, 146, 157, 181, 209 (2), 210, 242, 269, 28.5, 313, 347, 361, 363, 417, 470, 496, 499, 500, 525, 536, 549, 561. , , letters dated from, 134, 151, 209 (2), 313. , ships wanted in, 204 (2). Dowson, Capt. Mann, 511 (2). Dragomen, 226, 227. Drake, Joseph, 568. , Wm., 540, 544. , Mr., 475, 477. Draper, Rich., letter of, 88. , Capt. Wm., 505. Draperies, old and new, 21, 407. Draughton, Hump., 338. Draxe, Wm., 421. Drayton, co. Salop, 475, 568. Driffield, co, Gloucester, 503. Drinkwater, Robert, 376. Wm., 546. Drogheda (Ireland), malt for, 595. Drouant, Jno., pass for, 532. Dryden, Sir John, 68. Dublin, 11. , arms, &c., at or sent to, 87, 585. , arms from, 603. , commissioners at, 109, 576, 582, 584, 604. , , , letters from, alluded to, 76, 370, 457. , merchant of, 572, 574. money sent to, 268, 580. , persons in, 90. , plague in, 321. posts to or from, 139. , ships to or from, 14, 87, 268, 572. , soldiers sent to, 14, 82, 499, 536. , victuals and stores sent to, for the army in Ireland, 370, 536, 541 (2), 545. Du Cane, French prisoner, see Du Quin. Duchy Chamber, 328. House, (London), committee of ac- counts at, letter to, 254. Duck, Arth., pass for, 547. Duckenfield, Capt. or Col. Robt., governor of Chester, 108, 149, 165, 166, 174, 184, 197, 293 (2), 296, 364, 382, 385, 607, .509, 510. , , officers of, petition of, 126. , , regiment of, 301, 342. Duckett, Mr., 343 (2), 361. , , wife of, 361. Dudgeon, Peter, 264. , Roger, 283, 447, 601, 602. Dudley, Lady Alice, crest of, 320. , , father of. Sir Thos. Legh, 320. Dudney, Mich., 133. Dugard, Wm., 27, 76 (2), 335, 514, 515, 535. Duke, Geo, 196. Dukeson, Capt. Gilbert, 507. Dumbarton, Scotland, 267. Dumfernline, 609. , letter dated from, 291. Dumfries, Earl of (Wm. Crichton), 340. Dunbar, battle of, 333. GENERAL INDEX. 64-3 Dunbar, battle oi—cont. , , prisoners taken in, 333. , ships to, 329. Duncan, Saml., 174, 517, 545, 603. Duncanson, Hen., license for, 557. Dunokley, Amere, pass for, 535. , Wm., 265, 272, 584. Duncomb, Mich., pass for, 542. Dunldey, Emori, pass for, 533. Dundee, 234. , Charles II. at, 266. , ship to, 477. Dunderdale, co. Lancashire, 518. Dunkirk, governor of, 330, 378, 387, 410. , prisoners at, 330, 378, 410, 424, 561. , ships of, 6. , ships to, 161. , travellers to, 561. Dunn, Thos., 572. Dunnotar, Scotland, Charles II. at, 266. Dunster Castle, 60, 144, 193, 271, 281, 294, 550. , governor of, 175. Dunton, John, 166. Du Quin, Du Cane, or Du Quesne, prisoner, 297, 322, 329. Durant, Jno., 455. Durdan, Capt., 512. Durham (county), commissioners for, 171. , hospital at, 143. , places in, 516, 557. , troops in, 237. Durie, or Dury, Jno., 272, 401, 403, 418, 436, 556. Dutch, 72, 96 ; see also Hollanders. horses, 256, 270, 278, 280, 338. language, documents written in, 216. men, 232,235, 370. merchants, 89, 278, 311. ships, 35, 59, 63, 256, 270, 280, 323, 338. , men-of-war, 180. women, petition of, alluded to, 272. Dyett, John, 1 10. E. Ealing, co. Middlesex, minister of, 558. East, Ralph, survey by, 496 (2). East Deane, co. Sussex, 559. Ham, CO. Essex, 554. India Company, 121. ., , governor of, 128, 129, 133. , , letter to, 129. East India Company — cent. , petitions of, alluded to, 52, 57, 358, 428. saltpetre, 491. Indies, 52. Eastern association, viz., cos. Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, etc., 66 (2). Eastland, Jas., 425 (2), 436, 446, 523. Eastland Merchants' Company, 121. East Wickham, co. Kent, 521. Eastwood, Thos., shipbuilder, 464, 501. Eaton, Capt. Phffip, 539, 546. , Eobt, 595. , Saml., 518. Eckersall, Capt. Thos., 509. Ecraft, Jno., 446. Edam, Peter, 490. Edee, Maurice, warrant to, 567. Eden, Capt. Nath., 512. Edgar, Mr., 466. Edgecombe, Rich., pass for, 534. Edinburgh, 137, 215, 237, 244, 267, 273, 308, 322, 592. , army in, 324, 485. Castle, arms in, 486. , surrender of,478. , letters from, 89, 391, 410, 422,475, 479, 487, 489 (2). , letters, &c. dated from, 202, 207, 216, 224, 234, 365. , Mayor of, 267. , merchants of, 235. , persons in, 344. , place near, 214. , ships at, 365. , travellers to and from, 155, 237, 267. , , West Kirk in, documents signed at, 325. Edward IH., 22. Edward IV., 408. Edwards, Geo., alias Coke, T., 321. , , letters of, 233, 279. , Hugh, 585. , Rich., 452,455. , "Wm., 574, 586, 588, 593. , prisoner, 487. Edwin, Capt, 212. Egerton, Peter, 333, 521. , Major-General Randolph, 160 (2), 196,208 (2), 216,356,522. , Rich., 547. Egham (Surrey), Constable of, 536. Egmont, Count, 371, 487. Eight, pieces of, 129, 133, 135, 496. Elby, Thos., 126. Eldred, Nath., 306, 342, 356, 520. Elector, Prince (Charles Louis), 289. Elephants' tusks, 406. Elizabeth, Queen, 71, 130, 195, 418, 493, 494. SS 2 644 GENERAL INDEX. Elizabeth, Princess, daughter of Charles I., 250, 257, 258 ; sec also Charles I., children of. , , allowances to, 327, 328, 441. , , jewels of, 376, 415, 428. , , servants of, 257, 261, 344, 441. , , sister of, see Mary, princess royal. , illness and death of, 261, 327, 331, 333, 441. , , fiineral of, 355, 441. , , elegy on, 356. Ellice, Capt. And., 508. ElUngthorpe, co. York, resident at, 565. Elliott, John, 114. EUis, Andrew, 222. , Capt. Andrew, 270. , Jenkin, 587, 591, 593, 594 (2), 596, 598, 603, 607. , Jno., 117, 535. , printer, 187 (2). Ellison, Edm., 110, 124. Elmus, Edw., 12. Elphinstone, Capt., 612. Elsinore, near Dantzic, ship from, 235. Eltham, Kent, 258. Elvis, Hen., pass for, 547. Ely, .John, 126. Ely House, (London) treasurers of maimed soldiers at, 6,366. Ely, Isle of, 423, 463. , , High Court of Justice in, 465. , , militia in, 508. , , , oiEcers of, commissions for, 230, 423, 508. Ely, Viscount (Adam Loftus), 203. Emery, alias Amery, Eich., 215 (2). Emperor, the (Ferdinand III.), 289. Emperor, Wm., 395, 411. Empire, the, electors and princes of, 152. .., estates of, 289. Enclosures, risings against, 218 (2). Enderby, Dan., 188. Enemy, see Government, the present, enemies to. Enfield Chase, 414. Engagement, the, see Government, adherence to, engagement of. Engineers, 141. Engines, 345. England, the nation or the kingdom, 5, 21, 48, 70, 72, 115, 116, 121, 181, 190, 207, 243-247,271,292,346,364, 407, 412 (2), 458 (2), 460, 558. , actions in, 242, 243. , admiral of, vice, 424. , ai-myln, 112, 253 (2), 433; see also Army. , banishment from, 26G, 295, 327, 354, 461,463, 516. , borders of, 271. England, borders of — cont. , forces for, 284. , cities of, 251, 427. , coasts of, 57, 133, 180, 327, 392, 469, 477. , , east, 273. , south, 363. , , west, 137, 158, 204, 341, 360. , commodities or goods of or in, 87, 130, 179, 558. , , made in, ice English manufac- tures. , commonwealth of, 68, 69,170, 243, 247 ; see also Government, the present. , constitution of, 243. , coiTespondence of with Scotland, pro- hibited, 216, 217-, 221. , counties of, 48, 89, 145, 149, 164, 223 (2), 239, 251, 259, 283 (2), 289 312, 327, 330, 340, 390, 415, 422, 445, 449, 451-457, 462 (2), 467, 476, 478, 480, 613 ; see also under the several counties. , beyond Severn, 66. , , eastern, 159 ; see also Eastern Association. , , militia in, 345 (5). , , , commissioners of, 223, 443. , , sheriffs of, 24 (2), 58, 149, 173, 341,415,467. , , , letter to, 2. , ,' , warrants to, 549 (2). , covenant in, 25. , departure from, 178, 330, 370, 483. , drapeiy of, see English drapery. , establishment of, see Army, establish- ment of. , free born people of, petition of, 111. , garrisons in, see Garrisons. , gentry of, 7, 70 267 ; see also Gentry. , government of, 292 ; see also Go- vernment, the present. , horse regiments in, 7 ; see also Army, the Horse. , imports to, 183; see also Exports and imports. , Independents in, 267 ; see also Inde- pendents. , invasion of, 60,66,78,89, 107,197, 282, 283. , King of, Charles II., 13. 337 ; see also Charles II. , kingdom of, 47. kings of, 124, 275. , lands in, 503. letters from, 115. ... , liberties of, keepers of, see Great Seal, t'ominissioners of. , license to remain in, 272 (3), 346, 554-559, 565 (2), 568. , , refusal of, 301, 489. , Lord Chief Justices of, 494 ; see also Justices, Lord Chief. GENEEAL INDEX. 645 England — cont. , merchants of, see English merchants. , militia of, see Militia. , navy of, 102 ; see also Navy. , north or northern counties of, 48, 76, 10.5, 141, 256, 270, 284 (2), 300, .533, 567. , , garrisons in, 387 (2). , , militia in, 510, 511, 512. , , , commissioners of, 402. , , officers of, 510, 511, 512. , , , , commissions for, 510,511, 512. , , troops or forces in or to, 47, 197, 245, 297, 370, 387, 392 ; see also Army, the. , , , raising of, 530, 539 (2). , , travellers to, 325, 425, 500. , parties in, 69, 70, 115. , persons in, or sent to, 14, 70, 88, 154, 226, 227, 278, 289 (2), 293, 295, 299, 308, 384, 394, 520. , places in, 22. , ports of, 24, 35, 102, 106,167, 192, 201 (2), 202, 214, 233, 338, 314, 315- 319, 327 (2), 393, 435, 503, 549, 552, 561, 611, 612. , , commanders of, 130. , posts to or from, 62, 108 ; see also Posts. , residence in, 259, 375. , safety or peace of, 424, 451, 456, 457. , ships to or from, 187,249, 334,336, 355, 412. , south of, 159, 163, 472, 563. , stock of, 179, 183. , suhjects of, 21, 429. , towns and cities of, 70, 251, 312, 415, 427, 443. , trade of, see English trade, and Trade. , tremsactions of with Scotland, 243- 247. , travellers to or from, 24,41, 69,95, 203, 213, 218 (2), 230, 234, 236, 273, 278, 301, 310, 321, 357, 376, 413, 465 (3), 516 (2), 568, 583. , war in, 20. , west of or the West, 14,47, 137, 153, 196, 233, 238, 259, 471, 540. , , designs upon, 312. , , garrisons in, 488. , , gentry of, 153. , , mails to, warrant to seize, 223. , , malignants in, 137. , , security of, 48, 66, 148. , , ships in, 341, 360. , , trade of, 199. ,... , , travellers to and from, 52(2), 144, 147, 14ti, l.'iL', 153, 514. , , troops for or in, 7, 54, 66, 105 (2), 128, 154, 157, 163. England, Geo., 480. English, 72, 155, 610. account, 50. artillery train, 571; see also Artillery train. hottoms or ships, 379(2); see also Ships. channel, 199 (2), 266. cloth, 181: see afeo Cloth. commodities, 71, 107, 182. companies ahroad, 217 (2). counties, see England, counties of. customs, 181 ; see also Customs. drapery, 21, 407. establishment, see Army, establish- ment of. generals, 154; see also Eairfax ; Cromwell ; and Fleet, the, generals of. gentry and nobles banished from Scot- land, 267. horses, 376 ; see also Horses. Kings, see England, Kings of. manufactures, 72, 107, 183, 587. mariners or seamen, 26,67, 156; see also Mariners. men, 9, 40, 55, 156, 278, 288, 324, 484. abroad, 410, 421. in Scotland, 324. merchants, 20, 35, 65, 68, 107, 127, 130, 132, 147, 167, 178, 381, 436; see also Merchants. , goods of, 381. money, 128, 129 (2), 133; see also Coin. nation or people, 41,44, 55, 74, 89, 107, 108, 122, 138, 140, 202, 226, 279, 320, 330, 408, 412, 419, 458, 460, 477, 484. navy, 123 ; see also Navy. order, 266. plantations, 502; see also Plantations. prisoners, 392 ; see also Prisoners. abroad, 334,349,378, 387,396, 401,415,416,485. ships or fleet, 20,26, 35,42, 59, 96, 116, 122, 147, 239, 288, 380, 395, 396, 427, 438, 439, 444, 568 ; see aZso Pleet, ships, and Navy. .; , men-of-war, 103, 123. , taken prize, 269, 370. 379,389, 553. , soldiers, 423, 424 ; see also Soldiers. subsidies, 315 ; see also Subsidies. trade, 122, 130 ; see also Trade. wheat, 589 ; see also Wheat. wools, 162 ; see also Wools. English, Mr., (Scot), 346. Ennis, Jas., license for, 558. Ensum, Lieut. Rob., 165, 176. Kpsom Waters, (Surrey), traveller to, 216. Erbery, Jno., license for, 560. Erford, troops to, 289. 646 GENERAL INDEX. Erington, Geo., 283. Brnions, Edward, 4. 185, 525. , Paul, 4, 525. Ernott, Major Wm., 509. Erwakcr, Lieut. Wm., 511. Escourt, Mr., 83. Essex, 3, 56 (2), 409. assizes in, 270. , auditor for, 413. coast, ships on, 253, 401 (2), 499. , Earl of, see Devereux. , gentry in, 453. , justices of peace in, 147, 162. , clerk of, 467. .lands in, 93 (2), 250, 252,253, 281 (2). , militia in, 309, 364, 382, 450, 451, 461, 504, 538, 509, 513. , , commissioners for, 3, 147, 268, (2), 281, 308, 309, 346, 364, 382, 449, 451 (2). , , officers of, 268, 309, 504, 508, 509, 513. , , , commissions for, 504, 508, 509, 513. , places in, 496, 554, 556 (2), 560. , resident in, 556. rising in, 213. , sequestration and composition Com- missioners in, 364, 366, 367. , ships from, 253. , travellers to, 270, 514. Essex or Leicester House, (London), 267, 346. , quartering soldiers in, 269, 346. Essington, co. Durham, 557. , CO. Oxon, 82, 173. Eure, Ewer, or Iver, Wm. Lord Eure, 514. , , pass for, 529. , Katherine, Dowager Lady Eure. 514. Evans, Mich., 44. , Morris, 227. , Rice, 55. , , widow of, 55. , Capt. Roger, 505, , Capt., 531. Evelin, Capt. or Col. Arth., 510, 512. Evelyn, Sir Thos., 547. , Thos. son of, 547. , , widow of, pass for 547. , Major, governor of Wallingford, 378, 389, 403, 550. , , warrant to, 550. Evenson, Capt. Wm., 333, 590. Everard, Capt. Jonathan, 512. Everauld, 367. Everenden, Capt Walter, 511. Ewell, Mr., 251. Ewrye, Col. Geo., 508. Examinations, committee for, see Council of State Committees in. Excellency, His, see Fairfax, Lord General ; and Cromwell, Lord General. Exchange of money, observations on, 182. Exchequer, 16, 201, 211, 418, 425. , auditors of, 100, 104, 105, 120, 121, 413, 414, 415. , fees of, 413, 415. , Barons of, 73, 181, 201, 202 ; see also Thorpe, Eras. ; Rigby, Alex. ; and Judges. chamber, 160. , chamberlains of, fees to, 313. , clerks of, 313. , , fees of, 313. , clerk of the pipe in, 121. , , fees of, 415. , Court of, 201. , Lord Chief Baron of, see Wylde, John. Lord treasurer of, 192. , , clerk of, 413. , , fees to, 418 (2). , receipts in, auditor of, fees of, 413. , remembrancers in, 121, 418. , suits in, 211. , tallies in, writers of, fees on, 413. , tellers, &c. of, 418. , , fees to, 418 (2). Excise, 40, 50, 107, 130, 179, 180, 466, 609 ; see also Salt, excise on. , charges on, 84, 105 (2), 109, 112, 128, 136, 157, 160, 175, 206, 207, 248, 249, 251, 265 (2), 274, 291, 298, 369, 386, 402, 406, 431, 433, 4,54, 479, 541, 542, 543, 565, 566, 570-576. , commissioners of, 12,23, 73, 128, 169 (2), 170, 429, 576, 577, 578, 604, 607. , , letter to, 12. , reference to, 313. , warrant to, 577. , freedom from, 327. , officers, 20, 429. , ordinances on, 65. , treasurer of, see Jackson, John. Exeter, 78, 153, 159, 352, 405, 424. castle, keeper of, warrants, to, 528. , , prisoners in, 32, 229, 528. , customs and subsidies, in, 315-319. , governor of, 214. , mayor and corporation of, 137. , merchants of, 424. , militia in, commissioners for, 332, 370. , persons at, 74, 370. , preachers at, 75, 205, 214. Exigent money, see Deans and Chapters' lands, and Gumey House. Exmouth islajid and fort, 144. Exports and imports, 179, 183,323. prohibition of, 322, 370. Exton, Dr. John, Admiralty Judge, 9, 60, 374. , , letter of, 380. GENERAL INDEX. 647 Exton, Dr. John— cont , reports of, 96-7, 255, 359, 395, 411,444. Eyre, Col. Wm., 263, 505. Eyres, Col. Thos., 54, 366, 508, 551. Eythin, Lord, see King. Eyton, Capt. Phil., 510. FairUrother, Anth., pass for, 553. Fairfax, Charles, Viscount Fairfax, pass for, 552. ) Thomas, Baron Fairfax, Lord General, or His ExceUeney, 13, 18, 60, 73, 89, 97, 105 (2), 111, 138 r2), 142, 144, 148, 154, 159, 162, 175, 197-199,207, 210,211,217,273,543. > , as member of the Council of State, 92, 133. > , placed on committees, 8, 18. , commission by, 169. ) , committee meeting with, see Army officers, committee of the Coun- cil of State, conferring -with. , , letters of, alluded to, 141. > , letters to, 4, 10, 38, 40, 51, 69, 73, 85, 98, 101. , , alluded to, 77,101,112, 118, 165,166. , , pass for, 232. , , reference to, 183. , , regiment or soldiers of, 6,30, 95 (2), 128, 140,141,282,537 (3), 589. > , resigns his office of Lord General, 234. , Col. Thos., 521, 550, 560. , ,regimentof, 95, 141. Falck, Martin, pass for, 530. Falconbridge, Capt., justice of the peace, 26, 483 (2). Falkener, Jno., ordnance officer, account, by 454. Falkland, (Scotland), 234, 265, 266. Fallowes, Capt. Wm., 510. Falmouth, customs' officers at, warrant to, 540. , ships at, 527. Fane, Mildmay, Earl of Westmoreland, house of, 327. Fanshaw, Mr., 437. Farrar, Hugh, 2. Farrington, Fras., 527. Farthings, coining of, 182. Fast, observance of, 58. , non-observance of, 205. Fauconbridge, or Fauconberg, Capt. 259, 366, 431. , Thos., accounts by, 413, 455. Faversham, Kent, petition of, 54. , mayor of 194, 431. , residents in, 322, 431. , ship of, 534. Fawle, Edw., 376, 387. Fearmes, Capt, Eich., 500. Feavor, Jno., 564. Fee farm rents, sale of, 74, 100 (2), 104, 105, 112,120, 121, 128, 136,206,437(2), 482. , , Act for, 250. , , fees for, 120, 121. , , receipts from, 92. , trustees or contractors for, 67, 100, 105, 121, 438. , , letter to, 74. , , registrar of, 121. Felbourne, co. Cambridge, resident at, 512. Fell, Christ., 578, 582. Felo de se, 142. Feltham, co. Middlesex, 4. Fens, CO. FKnt., 259. Fenton, Peter, 469. , Capt. Eobt, 513. , Sir Wm., 269. Fenwicke, or Fenwick, Capt. Edw., 511. , Col. Geo., governor of Bervvick, 175, 192, 258, 299, 303, 307, 397, 585, 604. , , certificate by, 307. , , letters of, 192, 271, 298, 302, 336. , Major, or Lieut.-Col. John, 105, 126, 133, 140, 143, 171, 213, 606. , , regiment of, 283. Fermor, David, 272. , merchant, 334. Fernandez, Antonio, or Anthony, 248, 347, 360, 380, 404. , , son of, 143. , Ralph, 167. , Col. Roger, 606. , Sir Wm., 251. Ferrer, Capt Wm., 506. Ferrett, Jno., 248, 252, 259. Fetherington, Capt. Samuel, 522. Fetherstone, Arth., 297, 307. , , Margaret, widow of, 297, 307. , , children of, 297, 307. Fettyplace, Phil., pass for, 540. Feversbam, co. Kent, see Faversham. Field, Anth., 177. Fielding, Basil, Earl of Denbigh, Member of the Council of State, 10, 143, 160 (2). , , placed on committees, 18, 54 177. Fife, troops to, 431. Filbrigg, Capt. Jno. 283, 508. Finch, Heneage, Earl of Winchester, pass for 567. , John, Lord Finch,310. 648 GENEEAL INDEX. Finch— corai. , Lady Mate), pass for, 256, 553. Major Sym., 509. Finchman, Capt.,354. Fireworks, allowances for, 331. Firmin, Hen.. 427. Firth, the, see Forth. Fish, 77, 221 (2), 302, 366, 469, 495, 501. , poor jack, &c. for ships, 125, 134, 136, 142,496, 501. , ships laden with, taken prij;e, 428, 469, 560. Fisher, Geo., 209, 211, 218 (2), 220, 253, 419, 479. , Geo., gunsmith, payment to, 584. , Capt. Gideon, 515, 539, 574. , Thos., 151, 161, 164. , minister, 301. Fisheries, or fishing, 8, 167, 302, 358, 370 ; see also Newfoundland. , Dutch, 180. Fishermen, 17, 137, 146, 149, 221, 222, 229, 232, 233, 322, 348, 370. Fishing nets, 222, 229, 232, 233. vessels, 77, 137, 146, 388, 563. Fishmongers, 443, 445. Fiske, Lieut.-Col., 143. Fitch, Lieut.-Col., governor of Carlisle, 85 (2), 262,270, 349 (2), 350 (3), 395, 400, 424, 536, 538 (3), 546, 592. , Capt. Jno., 509. Fitton, Capt. Wm., 510. Fitzgerald, John, 19 th earl of Kildare, 4. FitzMorris, Patrick, Baron Kerry and Lix- naw, 214, 250, 268, 416 (2), 420, 523. , Honora, lady Kerry, 250. FitzRandolph, Edw. license for, 538. FitzWilliams, Mr., 368. , a&ffls Hollis, Lady Eleanor, pass for, 547. Flanders, 442. , agent in, see Thelwall, Peter. , coast of, ship lost on, 570. , uohles of, 474. , persons in, 54. , trade to, 379. , travellers to, 539, 540, 545. , troops from, 545. Fleet, the, 32, 294, 341, 380, 409, 438, 439, 492 ; see also Lisbon, English fleet at ; Ships, Eiii^Ush ships, and Navy. , account of, 8C. , captains of, 11. , commissioners,, generals at sea, or adminils commanding, 3,11 (2), 15, 25, .■il, 34, 36, 57, 68, 79, 83, 84, 86 (2), '.n (.j), 94, 129, 130, 133, 134, 137, 164, 166, 171, 1!)!), 23), 252, 341, 347, ■.i:>2, 399, 405, 400, 410, 430, 438, 4:i9, 44:",, 4(;il, 472, 534, 562 f2) ; see also Blake, Itob., Ucane, Kich., and Pop- ham, Edw. Fleet, generals of — cont. , , certificates or information of, 33, 79, 80. , , despatches of, 225. , instructions of, 230. , , instructions to, 131, 332, 218, 225,272,284, 335. , , letters of, alluded to, 85, 212. , letters to, 20, 32. :..., , , alluded to, ,58,288,322,330. , , marshals for, 91, 98. , , orders of, alluded to, 232. , , references to, 11, 13, 23, 26, 29, 31, 35, 36, 44, 46, 53, 57, 59, 61, 79, 100, 124, 288, 448. , , warrant of, 45. , , , alluded to, 454. , glass and glazier for, 496. , goods, &c. for, 127, 297. , muster masters for, 491, 492. , officers of, gratuities to, 41 5 , preparing of, 7, 27. , southward, see Ships, southern squad- ron. , stations of, 252. , summer, see Ships, summer fleet. , treasurer of, deputy, Hugh Powell, 9 1 , 98, 122. , victuallers of, 172, 262. , victualling of, 172, 262. Fleet, or revolted ships, adhering to Charles IL, 102-104, 122, 123, 380, 381, 396 ; see also Charles 11. and Rupert Prince, fleets of. Fleetwood, Col. Chas., 237, 545. , Edw., 485, 548. , , warrant to, 549. , Col. Geo., 449, 509. , Col., 18, 98. , , regiment of, 94, 140, 174. , Dr. 323. , Mr., 253. Flegg (Norfolk), troops sent to, 253, 352. Fleming, Sir Oliver, Master of the Ceremo- nies, 169, 170, 272, 379, 434, 4S0-4S2. , , instructions to, 170. Sir Wm., 288, 320. Flemish money, 21. ships, 4, 215 (2). Fletcher, Capt. Jno., 411, , Marie, widow, 366, 410. Flintshire, 87. , justices of the peace for, 204. , places in, 259, 270, 519, 520, 556. , resident in, 86. Floidearth, co. Montgomery, 523. Flood, Thos., 590, 003, G06 (2). Flowor, Capt. Peter, 383, 384, 522, 594. Floyd, Mr., letter of, 611. Flushing, ships of, 500. travellers to, 530, 631 (2), 533. GENERAL INDEX. 649 Flute, Capt., letter to, 363. Fogg, Mr., 395. FoUandsby, Eowland, .555. Foot, Joshua, 346, 391, 520. Foote, Thos., lord mayor of Loudon, 577, 578. Forces, see Army. Ford of Exeter, 75. of Rotterdam, 293. Foreign bottoms or ships, 379. causes, 42. coin, 182. commodities or goods, 72, 107, 179, 180, 181. enemies, 78. force, 70. languages, secretary of, see Milton, John. letter office, 450, 478. merchants, 250. ministers, see Ambassadors. nations, 107, 381. negotiations, committee for, 1. packets, 134. parts, 27, 81, 100, 107, 131, 162, 167, 178, 179, 190, 228, 245, 271, 352, 360, 527. plantations, see Plantations. postmasters, 53. princes, 116, 123, 178. prisoners, 392. protection, 458, 460. service, 26. states, 123, 178. Foreigners, 9, 183, 493. ■ Foreland, North, 82. , , pirates off, 375. Foruoy, Cornelius, 1, 2. Forsith, Ant., pass for, 554. , Jno., license for, 558. Forster, Jno., 420. Fortescue, Capt. Arth., 508. , Capt. Jas., 508. Forth, Frith or Firth of, ships in, to, or from, 230, 235, 237, 258, 260, 279, 287, 298, 302, 323, 329, 336, 367, 372, 397, 447, 497 (2), 554 (2), 560, 561, 592. Forts, 70 ; see also Garrisons. , governors or conunanders of, 57, 124. Fortune, Dennis, 207. Foster, Rich, 200. , , Anna, widow of, 200. , Capt. Thos., 506, 520. , Mr., license for, 557. Fotherby, Capt. Hy., 506. Fothergill, Col. Jno., 507, 508, 512. Fowke, or Foulkes, Alderman John, 254. Fowkes, Col., 522. , , regiment of, 596. Fowler, Elinor, 59. Wm., .547. Fowlls, Capt., company of, arms, &c. for, 543. Fox, Lieut.-Col. Anth., 507. , John, 359. , Major Jno., 511. .Rich., 213, 517. , Col., 137, 140, 162, 174, 260 (2),395, 423, 427. , .wife of, 423. Foxcroft, Dan., receipt by. 483. Foxton, CO. Cambridge, 288, 312. Foxworthy, Major Rich., 197 (2). 504, 508. , Capt., 475. Foy, Dr. Jno.. 605, 606. Foye, ship of, 442. Frampton, co. Gloucester, troops quartered at, 218. Frampton, Thos.. 473. France, King of, Henry IV. 186, 341. , (Louis XIIL), 414. , , mother of (Marie de Medici). 414. , (Louis XIV.), 122. France, 72. 147 (2). 335, 547. , affairs in, 45, 177. , agent in, 389. , agent from, 482. coast of, 38, 271. , Crown of, 463. , intelligence from, 187. , letters from, alluded to, 294, 448. merchants trading to. 121, 241, 248. , persona in, 470. , places in, 235, 329, 475. 482. , prisoners in or from, 252, 392. 401. , service in, 346. , ships at, 187. , ships of, see French fleet or ships. , ships to or from, 161, 210, 232 (.') 239. travellers to or from. 55, 177, 266, 289, 338, 414, 463, 482, 530, 531, 534, 540 (3), 543, 645, 546-551, 553, 558, 559, 560, 562, 565. Francis, John, 532, 538. Franck, Capt. Jno., 598. Francklin, Capt. Hen., 506. , Rich.. 549. pass for, 539. or Franklin, Matthew. 173. 219. Francklyn, Capt. Nich., 510. Frankenthal, persons in, 289. Franklin, Jas.. 503. Mat. see Francklin. Fransam, Jno., 564. Eraser, Dr., 321. Frederick, Mr., 329. Freeland, Thos., survey by, 496 (2). Freeman, Jno., 570, 579. 595. Ralph, 555. Rich., 601. 650 GENERAL INDEX. Freeman, Wm. 555. , Capt. Wm., 511. Freemantle Park, timber in, 496. Fremantle, Mr., 409. French, the, 72, 108, 124, 184 (2), 245, 248, 386, 396, 428, 458, 531, 553. army, 482. business, 376. Court, 482. fleet or ships, 9, 12, 34, 40, 53, 115, 122, 123, 167, 239, 270, 284, 313 (2), 428, 438. , admiral of, 313. , , rear, 307, 312, 313. .captures by, 72, 107,122, 168, 248, 250, 370, 531, 544, 553. , captures of, 248,250,278,284, 307, 312, 313, 327, 335, 338, 339, 362, 366. 379, 389, 427, 428, 559, 560, 591. .engagement with, 307, 312, 313, 327 (2). , men-of-war, 38, 107. , proceedings against, 104, 419. goods, taken prize, 335, 339, 366, 391, 406, 560. language, book in, 527. , documents written in, 216. , letters of marque and reprisal against, 531, 532, 544, 547, 559 (2). men, 9, 122, 156, 161, 232, 235, 239, 24S, 252, 259, 278, 288, 338, 360, 391. taken prisoners, 322 (2), 329, 330, 536, 378, 410, 429, 559, 591. merchant, 314. ports, 147. , prisoners taken by, 503. tents, 210. trade of, 70, 210, 241, 248, 250. wine, 524. excise on, 315, 327. , import of, 315. wheat, 445. French, Capt. Edw., 505. , John, 359. , Capt. Jno., 511, 512. , Thos., 411. , Capt. Thos., 510. Freshford, Somerset, resident at, 206. Freshwater, Isle of Wight 486. Friend, Danl., Marshal-General, 548. Frith, Jno., 520. Roger, 80. Frith, the, see Forth. Frome Selwood, co. Somerset, 557. Frost, Gualter, senior, secretary to the Council of State, 2, 10, 15, 16, 27, 48, 53, 77, 84,87, 114, 117, 131, 145, 147, 160, 167, 168, 184, 185, 203, 207, 209, 219, 222, 231, 251. 272 (2), 281, 286, 296, 306, 333, 340, 357, 366, 379, 419, 438, 445 (2), 446, 463 (2), 465, 488, 500, 558. Frost, Gaulter, sen. — cont. ) ; letters and dociunents to be prepared by, 40, 60. , subjects referred to, 53, 54, 172, 196. J , as treasurer to the Coimcil of State, 26, 31, 131, 159, 160, 247, 248. > , , bills drawn upon, 213. > , , payments by, 12, 26, 28, 31,53-55,.58, 64 (2), 97, 174 (2), 178, 184, 206, 208 (2), 214, 221, 230, 232, 260, 275, 281, 292, 306, 327, 332, 335, 345 (2), 395, 399, 423,432,443,461, 462, 468^70, 479, 482, 486, 489, 490 (4). > , payments to, 53, 64, 208, 209, 292, 389, 418, 434, 443, 453, 579, 580. , , receipt by, 209. , Gualter, jun., assistant secretary to the Council of State, 2, 10, 447, 577. , , payments by, 447. , John, 414. Fruen, Capt., 192. , , widow and children of, 192. Fry, Col. and Capt. Wm., 504, 507. , Capt., 398. ..,Mr., 214. Fulford, Cornet Thos., 334. Fulham (Middlesex), 516. Fullers' earth, 22. , export of, prohibited, 322, 370. Fulwood, Valentine, 440, 519. Fussell, Nieh., pass for, 547. , prisoner, 422. G. Gace, Jno., jun., 579 (2), 587, 598. Gadge, Bennett, 148. Gady, Mr., 7. Gage, Geo., 334, 370, 521. , , pass for, 559. Galicia, Governor of, 405. , Viceroy of, 405. Gallache, Jas., 477. Galloway (Ireland), blockade of, 252. ships at, victualling of, 259. , ships to, 492. Gammadge, Rich., pass for, 542. Gautrop, co. Lancaster, 523. Gape, apothecary, 274. Gardiner, Sir Thomas, 425, 565. , Capt. Thos., 562. ) Joan, widow of, 562. Gardner, Rob., 127. Thos,, 274, 279. , grandfather of, 279. GEISGEEAL INDEX. 651 Gardner — cont. ) Maurice or Morris, petition of, 85, 102,281,311,489. , Wm., 401, 559, 582, 588. , Capt, 79, 572. , Quartermaster, 510. Gare, Jno., 586. Garland, Robert, see Guarland. Garnett, Capt., 145-147. Garrisons, 66 (5), 70, 105, 154, 163, 170, 193, 207, 213, 275, 369, 385, 395, 405, 436, 440, 488, 612 ; see also Forts, and England, north of, garrisons in. , forces in, 105. , governors of, 57, 73, 163, 217,384, 427, 440. , ministers in, 427, 443, 444. , musters of, 90. , ofiicers of, 73. , ordnance, arms, and ammunition in or for, 23, 76, 248, 249, 378, 438, 448, 539, 554. , physicians for, 387. Garter King-at-Arms, Edw. Bysshe, 320. , , Sir Edw. Walker, 33,35. Gatehouse prison, Westminster, keeper of (— Weeks), 26, 27. , , warrants to, 528, 534 (2), 535. , persons committed to, 26, 31, 32, 73, 111, 120, 131, 132, 150, 167, 173, 185, 203, 256, 326, 327, 385, 425, 461, 474, 477, 487, 518, 528, 529, 534 (2). Gatonbe, Rich., 51, 84, 237. Gattway, Major, 508. Gauden, Denis, Navy victualler, 121,393, 464, 531, 568, 575, 582, 583, 584, 586, 589, 590 (2), 594, 596, 603 (2), 604, 607. , , letter of, 262. Gay, Hum., pass for, 552. , Isaac le, 346. Gayner, Serjt, pass for, 530. Gaywood, Hum., 607. Geale, Capt. Jno., 511. Geare, Capt. Saml., 512. Gearis, Capt. Edw., 523, 596. Geddington, co. Northampton, resident at, 568. Gee, Wm., pass for, 540. Geldorp, George, 131, 132 (2). Gell, Major Geo., 212, 260. , Sir John, 61, 73, 75, 107, 117,126, 156, 165, 175, 183, 204, 212, 214, 309, 312, 347, 549. , , wife of, 75. , Thos., 117, 183. General for Charles II., 26. , Lord, «ee Fairfax, Lord, and Crom- well, Oliver. , Lieutenant, see Cromwell, Oliver. Maj or, see Harrison and Lambert. Generals at Sea, see Fleet, Generals of. Genoa, guns from, 491 (2). , merchant of, 413. Gent, Major Thos., 506. Gentry, 7,70,280,301,306; see also under the Counties. George, picture of a, 183. George, Thomas, 196. Gerard, Charles, Lord Gerard, 236, 384. , cipher of, 351, 384. , Col., 229 (2). ,Mr., 101. Gerbier, Sir Balthazar, 474. Geree, Jno., pass for, 548. Germany, 69, 72, 152, 261, 289, 499. , travellers from or to, 530, 533, 540. Gerrard, Lieut.-Col. Gilbert, 510. , Hen., 522. Gething, Peter, 166. Gibbon or Gibbons, Col. or Major Rob., 163- 165, 177, 299, 386, 595, 597. , , letter of, 451. , , regiment of, 213, 284, 298, 323 (2), 350 (2), 394, 461, 481, 567. , warrant to, 554. , Mr., 454. Gibbs, Jno., 228, 562. , , Eliz., wife of, 228, 562. Gibson, John, 30. , Capt. John, 509. Gicht, Bog of (Scotland), 266. Giffard, Mr., 227. GifFord, Peter, 64, 516. , Mrs., 358. Gilbert, Jane, 208. , Mary, 554. , Thos., 440. , Wm., payment to, 581. , , warrants to, 532, 570. Giles, Jas., 125, 135. , Jno., 560. Gill, Major Geo., 143, 178, 254, 263 (2), 272, 2 73, 506,580. , , regiment of, 253 (2), 256 (2), 263, 272, 282. , Thos., 673, 579, 583, 598. Gilliard or Gillart, Lewis, 314 (2). , , deposition of, 314. Gilson or Guilson, Capt, Jno., 212, 280, 362, 374, 406, 498. , , warrant to, 560. Ginne, Robt., 323, 604. Girder, Capt. Robt., 507. Gisborough, co. York, resident at, 506. Gladmau, Jno., 187. , Rich., 591, 598, 605, 606. Glamorganshire, lands in, 93. Glascock, Laurence, 525. Glasgow, troops in, 423, 424. Glass, 420, 496. Glasse, Jos., 537. Glendoning, Wm., 216. Glenham, Sir Thos., 346. 652 GENERAL INDEX. Gloucester, 66. , Duke of, see Henry. , fortifications of, 583. , garrison of, 194. , captains of, 487. , , money for, 248. , mayor of, 433. , militia commissioners for, 445. , minister in, 433. , resident at, 566. , timber for, 399. Gloucestershire, auditor for, 414. , customs and subsidies in, 815-319. , justices of, 218,426. , lands, &c., in, 93 (2), 218, 288, 426 503. militia in, 487. , , commissioners for, 249, 422, 445. , riot in, 218 (2). Glover, Jas., 80. GoateliuTst,co. Bucks, 524. Goddard, Jas., 506. , Jno., pass for, 551. , Gapt. Jno., 506. Vincent, 510, 512. Godfrey, Sir Peter, 145. Godmanchester, letter dated from, 240. GodolpMu, Eras., 149. , Jno., D.G.L., 551. , "Wm., 378. GofFe, Gapt. Nath., 575. ,Col., 6. Dr., 38.5, 482. Gold, John, prisoner, 126. or Gould, Nich., 274,363,373,377, 429, 433, 558, 604. Lieut.-Col. Rich, 505. , , regiment of, arms for, 537. Gold, 117, 192, 232, 236, 483. , export of, 5, 180, 200. plate, 307. and silver, 181. coin, 14, 15. embroidery, 232, 236. , import and export of, 181, 182. lace, 183. prices of, 182. Goldgrave, co. Flint, 519. Golding, Jno., 554 (2). Goldsborough, Mr., 467. Goldsmiths, 133, 180, 181, 183, 201, 202, 421, 473, 514 (2), 521. Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 86, 438. , Committee of, 35 (2), 39, 46, ] 62, 299, 383, 384, 394, 420, 464 ; see (ilsii Delinquents, composition of, com- mittee for, 364. , , letters to, 28,40, 82. treasarers at, 29, 38, 82, 128, 162, 165 (2), 295, 300, 348, 383, 384, Goldsmiths' Hall, treasurers at — cont. 420, 464 ; see also Herring, Eieh,, and Waring, Mich. , , payments by, 29, 64 206, 464. , , warrants to, 570, 601, 603, 606. , treasury at, 28, 29, 38, 166. , charges on, 206, 264, 433. Goldstone, Capt. Roger, 509. Gooch, Capt, Jno., 507. Good, Wm., 589. , (woodward), 114. Gooday, Major Saml., 504. Goodier, Moses, 311. Gooding, Hen., 135. Goodman, Major Jno., 505. , Cardinal, 486. Goodson, — , contract of, 500. Goodwin Sands, ships on, 98. Goodwin, Ambrose, 592. , Capt. Hen,, 505. , Lieut. Jas., 438 (2), , Capt. Jno,, 515, 539, 575. , Thos., 286. ,Mr., 560. Goodwyn, Capt. Thos., 505. Goodyeare, Capt. Jno., 506. Gookyn, Mr.. 483. Gordon, George, Marquis of Huntley, 69, 266 (2). , Jno., license for, 557. , prisoner, 293. Goring, George, Lord Goring and Earl of Norwich, 482, 520. , , pass for, 558. , , son of, 145. Col. John, 506. Gosling, Jacob, 34. Gostwick, Eliz., 404. , , father of, 404. Gottenburg, 498, 610. , ships of, 323, 479. Gough, Wm., late treasurer of the Levant Company, 41, 43, 189-191, 226, 227, 303, 304, 458. Gould Nich., see Gold. , Mr., 40. Gourdon, Dr. Aaron, sec Guerdon. , Col. Brampton, 506, 507. Government, the present, the State, or the Commonwealth, 70, 103, 130, 153, 180, 243, 244. 274, 328, 390, 406, 421, 463 ; see also iState, the, and Parliament. , , affairs or business of, 32,53, 133, 463. , , affection, adherence, obedience, or fidelity to, 12, 19, 79, 124, 171, 2:j5, 428, 440, 470, 471, 502. , , engagements to, 16, 20, 21, 27, 28, 39, 55, 59, 74, 115, 140, 145, 150, 154, 192, 213, 214, 217 GENERAL INDEX. 653 Government, the present, affection or fidelity to, engagements to — cont. (2), 250, 253, 263, 279, 327 (2), 339, 348, 356, 378, 385, 387, 395, 398, 404, 419, 420, 430 (2), 470, 477, 486, 529 (2), 533, 537, 539 (2), 540, 542, 543, 555-559, 562-565. , , , , consent to take, 52, 64, 79, 120 (4), 147, 165, 168, 192, 247, 274, 327, 440. , , refusal to take, 58 (2), 74, 133, 137 (2), 154, 159, 165, 206, 212, 327, 427, 440, 443 (2), 549. , , , , taking of, 274, 283, 293, 295, 299, 327, 383, 456. , , , , , by royalists, 47, 89, 152, 544. , , arms of, 221, 291, 430. , , bonds or recognizances not to act against, 150, 196, 203 (2), 207, 213, 216, 218 (2), 250, 253, 259 (2), 263, 268,272,274,278(2), 281-283,286, 289 (2), 293, 299, 301, 306, 308, 309, 325, 332, 333, 339, 340 (2), 354 (2), 368, 372 (2), 376, 378, 380, 387, 394, 398, 403, 410, 416, 420, 422, 430, 452 (2), 476, 477, 483, 514-524, 555-560, 563, 566 ; see also Council of State, recognizances to. , , books, papers, &c., against, 2, 187, 479 ; see also Books, treasonable and seditious. , , burdens or charges on, or bills of exchange on, 13, 81, 119, 138, 140, 167. 179, 194, 291, 383, 512, 548. , , contracts with, 130, 262. , , coin of, see Coin. , , counsel for, 188, 410 (3) ; see also Counsel at law. , , credit, honour, or reputation of, 49, 107, 125, 259, 302. , , defence of, 444. , , defrauding of, 201, 202. , designs, attempts, speeches, ser- mons, &c., against, 6, 50, 58, 62, 75, 78, 85, 99, 131, 156, 160, 168, 218, 280, 309, 390, 440, 442, 476, 525, 532, 544, 550. , , disaffection, opposition, or dis- service to, 21, 24, 49, 50, 111, 130, 155, 164, 193, 264, 357, 396, 427, 456, 471, 484, 553. , , dishonour, distrust, or contempt of, 124, 185, 279, 447. , enemies to, 4, 11,29,48-50,53, 57, 58, 74, 78, 86, 91, 100, 107, 133, 146, 147, 148, 1.55, 188, 193, 199, 210, 211, 220, 238, 242, 246, 247, 252 (2), 281, 311, 327 (2), 346, 353, 421, 450, 478, 614 ; see also Mahgnants. , , , correspondence or intelli- gence with, 5, 14.0, 159 (3), 165, 167 (2), 176, 191, 205, 208, 269, 431, 452, 455, 461, 477 (2), 614, 531, 534, 539, 542, 553, 567. , , , designs, &c. of, 2, 19, 32, 74, 203, 204, 228, 385, 451, 562 (2). Government, the present, enemies to — cont. , , engagements with, at sea, 277 (3), 279, 307, 312, 313, 327 (2), 354, 393, 589. , , ships of, 269, 277 (3), 278, 478 ; see also Charles II.,ileet of. , , friends of, 57, 91, 107. , , goods, &c. belonging to, 17G, 257, 258, 281, 282, 305, 306 ; sec also Council of State, furniture for. , , goods of the late King, &c., set apart for, 67 (2), 117, 490. , , houses, &c. for or of, 26. , , , repair of, 198. , , , money for, 229, 286, 581, 586, 599. , , , , stone for, 558. , , , , timber for, 558. , , insurrections, mutiny, or re- bellion against, 74, 75 (2), 78, 89, 197, 250, 290, 294, 449 (2), 451 (2), 452, 455, 456, 462, 463, 544. , , intelhgence given to, see Intel- ligence. , , lands, &c. belonging to, 503. , , loans to, 73. , , money due to, 125, 211, 299. , , concealed, 112, 125, 370. , , money for, want of, 37, 74, 92, 101, 107, 129,364. , , prejudice, loss, or danger to, 12, 34, 38, 51, 52, 54, 59, 61, 64, 67, 74, 76, 104, 123, 125, 138, 156 (2), 165 (2), 173 (2), 232, 256, 268, 270 (2), 274, 275, 346, 350, 437, 441, 451, 455, 491, 562, 568, , , repudiation of, by Scotland, 200. , , safety or peace of, 53 (2), 58, 60, 95, 106, 109, 139, 144, 157, 240, 284, 345, 368, 445, 462. , , service, advantage, or use to, 53, 67 (2), 82, 86, 108, 124, 133, 149, 151, 160, 174 (2)", 181, 196, 200, 206, 212, 219, 222, 231, 237, 269, 277, 286, 292, 326, 336, 364, 368, 396, 403, 404, 429, 434, 447, 457, 471, 473, 479, 480, 584, 609. , , , reward for, 605. Gower, Stanley, 24, 214. , Sir Thos., 452 (2). Gowles, Eobt., 555. Gowrie, Earl of, house of, 266. Gracedue, Thos., 590, 593, 596, 604, 606. Grachy, or Gruchy, Philip de, 295, 376. Graham, James, Marquis of Montrose, general to Charles II. in Scotland, 47, 52, 53, 69, 80, 158, 246, 320, 612. , , letter of, 61. , , letter to, 56. , , murder of, 186, 223. , John, 590. Grainger, Thos., 534. Granaries, public, 180. , , corn for, 175. Grantherne, Capt. Rich'., 510. 654 GENERAL INDEX. Graves, or Greaves, Jas., 587, 591, 593, 594, 596, 598, 603, 607. , Wm., 519. Gravesend, 330. , aldermen of, 120. , arms, &c., in, 389. fort, 399. , inn at, 85, 100, 118, 120, 159. mayor of, 378. , officers at, warrants to, 539, 540. , residents in, 187, 378. , searchers at, 345. , ships at, 12, 40, 268, 337, 495. , ships to or from, 9, 82, 268. , travellers to or from, 170, 546. Gray, Dr., license for, 557. Grayle, Jas., 366. Great, Anthony de, 345. Great Babington, Northumberland, 167. Britain, King of, see Charles II. Busby, CO. York, 519. Greathead, Major Joshua, 506. Great Milton, co. Oxford, 515. Great Seal, commissions under, 547. , Commissioners of, or Keepers of the liberties of England, members of the Council of State, 13, 142, 149, 168, 217, 337, 348, 360, 417, 430, 435, 439, 479 ; see also Lisle, John, and White- lock, Bulstrode. , , letters, &c., to, 6, 162, 239,613. , , alluded to, 145. , , placed on committees, 149, 167, 183. , , references to, 5, 10, 13, 23, 46, 67, 81, 133, 143 (2), 173, 212, 341, 404. of Charles XL, Lord Keeper of, Sir Rich. Lane, 110, 111. Greaves, Jas., see Graves. of the Bedchamber, 321. Greeks, 305. Green or Greene, Edm., 363, 374. , Hen., 500, .503. , Capt. Hen., 510. , Jno., 214. , Capt. John, 168, 176, 261, 268, 278, 354, 392, 398, 401, 445 (2), 503, 509, 545, 547, 559. , Marg., 52. , Capt. Nich., 442, 506. , Cornet, Rich., 510. , Rob., 152. , Wm., 177, 497. , Wm., corporal, 503. ,Mr., of Hambledon, warrant to, 525. , Seijeant, 461, 466. Greenalgh or Greenhaugh, Jno., 169, 543. wife of, 169. Greenfield, Sir Rich., see Grenville. Greenhill, Mr., 171. Greening, Wm., 581. Greenstreet, Jas., prisoner, 178, 193, 431 (2), 445, 470, 566 (2). , Rob., 431 (2). , Major, 445. Greenwich, 151, 389, 401, 452, 516. House, 151, 257. , ship of, 151. , wharf at, 151. Greenwood, Capt. Hunt, 44, 505. , Major Robt., 504. Gregory, dragoman, 227. Greives, Kath., 33. Grenon, Alice, pass for, 542. Grenville or Greenfield, Sir Rich., 33, 47, 89, 153. , Rich., 145. Greville, Robert? Lord Brooke, house of, 538. Grew, Jno., 452. Grey, Thomas, Lord Grey of Groby, member of the Council of State, 31, 133, 150, 184, 259, 263, 283, 288, 290, 298, 303, 449, 453, 463, 469, 481, 486, 505, 513. , placed on committees, 3, 18, 67, 95, 100, 228. Grey, Alex., 293. , Hum., 528,529. , Major or Col. Jas., 221 (2), 228 (2), 550 (2). Griell, or Gryell, Peter, 388, 563. Griffith, Comet Jno., 355, 405, 510. Grills, Mr., 154. Grosvenour, Quartermaster-General, 203. Gruchy, Philip de, see Grachy. Grundy, Jas., 538. Gryell, see Griell. Guardland, Roger, 114. Guarland or Garland, Robt., 31, 39, 241, 330. Guerdon or Gourdon, Dr. Aaron, 168; see also Mint, master worker of. , Scotchman, 363,376. Guernsey, 3, 56, 58, 114, 242, 284, 301, 441, 593. , arms, ammunition, ordnance, &e., for, 177, 218, 249, 301 (2), 331, 381, 382, 385, 386, 444, 456, 589 (2). bailiff of, 403, 462. commanders and captains sent to, 294, 301, 302. commissioners of Parliament for, 8, 11, 67, 80, 84, 91, 336, 368. , committee for, see Council of State, Committees of, Guernsey. , Comet Castle in, 242, 261, 331. , defence of, 385. , engineer for, 456. , inhabitants of, 106. , letter from, 456. , magistrates of, 369. ,.., money for, 249. , officers sent to, 331, 379. GENEEAL INDEX. 655 Guernsey — cont, , ordnance for, 356, 456. , persons in, 295, 369. > provisions for, or sent to, 385, 386, 547. revenue of, 386. , ships at, to, or from, 80, 84, 91, 242, 261, 274, 302, 382 (3), 385, 406, 444, 562 (2). , ships of, 444. , travellers to or from, 403, 546. troops in, to, or for, 58, 59, 69. , , payment of, 97, 106, 218,302, 389,537, 584,588. Guildford, Surrey, traveller to, 357. Guilford, Edw., 16. Guilson, Capt., see Gilson. Guimarees, Joas de, Portuguese ambassador, 473. Guinea company or merchants, 81, 117, 121, 275. trade, 279, 436, 442, 452. Gumhleton, Mr., petition of, 416. Gundy, Jas., 532. Gunfounders, 16, 106, 595 ; see also Browne, John ; Pitt, Eich ; and Ordnance, founding of. Gunmakers, 578, 582, 584, 588. Gunpowder or powder, 47, 87, 144, 177, 300. , contracts for, 536. , embezzling of, 265, 272, 300, 497, 584. , engines for proving, 345. , explosion of, 33, 297, 307. , export of, 520. for salutes, 161, 227. , makers of, 85 ; see also Judd, Dan., Samyne, John. mills, 540. , payments for, 94, 206, 369. , price of, 87, 94, 536. „ , purchase of, 146, 157,570, 571,573 (2), 576, 577, 578, 579, 581, 582, 583, 584, 586, 588, 593. , requests for, 255, 306, 446. , shipping of, 536 (3). , ships laden with, 559. , supply, provision, or delivery of, 83, 144, 150, 166, 205, 248, 249, 298, 323, 369, 371, 381, 402, 428, 450, 486, 529, 530, 534, 536, 537, 539-543, 545-548, ' 551 (2), 554, 556, 561 (3). 568. , transfer of, 131. , want of, 63, 220, 230, 370. Guns, see Ordnance. Gunvile, co. Dorset, 77. Gurdon, Jno., member of the Council of State, 5, 10 (2), 11, 184, 455, 466, 468. , , placed on Committees, 11, 18, 58, 104, 128, 133, 173, 176, 20.5, 466, 484. Gurney House, (London), 335. , treasurers at, 322, 326. , warrant to, 598. Gurney House — C07it. , treasury at, 230, 322, 326, 422, 443. , , for exigent money, 453, 464. Guston, Dover, 195. Gutteridge, Wm., 572, 578. Guy, Major, Jno., 504. , Capt. Robt., 505. Gwyre, Major or Col. Geo., 506. Gyles, Jas., see Giles. H. Haak, Theodore, 216. , , payment to, 292. Haberdashers' HaU, London, committee at, 33, 411-428,484, 569 ; see aZso Delinquents, compositions of, Committee for. , , counsellor of, 81. , , letter to, 348. , , receipts of, charges on, 300, 342, 348, 428. , , treasurers of, 342, 428, 484. , , warrant to, 582. , , treasury of, committee to examine, 306. Hacker, David, 198. , Col., regiment or troops of, 48, 50, 82, 87, 95, 121. Hackney, Middlesex, 203. Hacktree, Eich., 63, 67. Hackwell, Capt, 157, 350, 496. Haddock, Capt. Wm., 37, 238, 240, 241, 302, 609. Haddon House, co. Derby, 176. Hadsley, Jno., 442. Hagat, Mr., 191. Haggen, Kath., 572. Hague or Hage, Thos., 590, 593, 596, 604, 607. Hague, the (Holland), 158, 525. , letters from, alluded to, 186, 187. , letters dated from, 236, 293, 309, 320. , persons at, 288,294, 320,321, 421, 482. , travellers to or from, 236,273, 294, 320, 414, 548, 549. Haines, Col., regiment of, 352. Halden, co. Kent, minister of, 557. Hale, CO. Chester, 452. Hale, Hump., 573. Hales, Edw., 18 (2), 56, 477, 514, 528. , Thos., 418. , Mr., 358. Haley, Jno., 567. HaU, Capt. Edw., Admiral, 203, 204, 210, 236, 237, 271, 279, 322, 366, 365 (2), 466, 495, 554, 5.55. , .letters of, 225, 230, 232, 235. 656 GENERAL INDEX. Hall, Capt. Edw. — conl. , , s'lips of, 237, 497. , , warrant to, 552. , John, 147, 166, 325. , Stephen, 502. ,Thos., 581. , Wm., 80. Halsted, Abr., 44. Hamhledon, co. Bucks, resident at, 525. Hamburg, 68. , agent or resident sent to, see Brad- shaw, Rich. , exports to, 339. (Merchant Adventurers' Company at, 39, 55, 68, 339. , , deputy goTernor of, 68. , , member of, statement by, 21. , , minister of, 68. , , treasurer of, Wm. Atwood, 39. , , , letter to, 55. , merchants of, 366. , residents at, 104, 419. , senate, magistrates, &c. of, 68, 163, 368,419. , ships of, 9, 362, 441, 500, 568. , ships to or from, 374, 553, 554, 560, 562. , trade with, 68, 339, 374. , travellers to or from, 530,533, 534, 546, 554, 560, 562. Hamelsandt, Norway, 250. Hamilton, James 1st., Duke of Hamilton, 69, 243-245, 266, 267, 309, 321. , William, Earl of Lanark or Lanerick, his brother, 71,245, 609. Hamlets, see London, streets, &c. in. Hammersmith, Middlesex, residents in, 99, 100, 535. Hammond, Ralph, 520. , L;eut.-Gcn., 127, 131, 176,339,369, 373, 375, 529, 540, 576, 579. , , warrant to, 531. Hampshire, 47, 154. , , auditor for, 414. , horses taken up in, 293. , justices of peace for, 143, 162. ,lands, &c.in93, (3), 326 (2), 449, 479, 496. , militia in, 283, 471, 479, 511, 512. , commissioners for, 283, 290, 293, 328, 399, 471 (3), 479, 487, 488. , ofacers of 511, 512. , , , commissions for, 511, 512. .., prison in, keeper of, warrant to, 545. , prisoners in, 177, 545. , troops in or for, 66, 253, 471. , troops in, raising of, 290, 328. , traveller to, 557. , Vice-Admiral of, 145, 545. Hainpson, Peter, 335. Hampton, Lieut.-Col. Rob., 512. Hampton, co. Hants, see Southampton. , CO. Middlesex, 274. Court, 117. , , committee at, 117. Hancock, Anth., 581. , Geo., 426. Handford, Rich., 541, 564. Handson, John, 156, 278. Hanham, Jas., 565. Hanmer, Roger, 86. , Wm., 259, 520. Hannah, Sir Robt., 231, 299. Haunikin, Mr., 314 (3). Hanse Towns, Germany, resident in, 261. Hanson, Robt., 520. Hants, see Hampshire. Harborough, co. Leicester, residents at, 185, 289, 517, 546. Harby, Thos., 191. Harcourt, (prisoner), 73, 81. Harding, Dick, 321, 324. , Hen., 442. , Mr., 343. Hardingham, Thos., 264, 283, 571, 602. Hardress, Sir Rich., 159 (2). Hards, Sir Rich., 216, 517. , , Thoresby, brother of, 216, 517. Hards Court, co. Kent, 517. Hardy, Capt. John, 119, 575. Matt, 502 (2). Harlackenden, Capt. Wm., 268, 281, 454, 469, 508. Harley, Eras., 592, 698, 606. , Col. or Major Robt., 290, 306, 370, 378, 387, 463, 523. , Sir Rob., 75. Harmer, Capt. W., 523, 601 . Harper, (prisoner), 73, 81. Harricc, Capt. Phil, 508. Harringham, Thos., 56. Harrington, Sir James, member of the, Coun- cil of State, 15, 120, 159, 205, 299, 432, 483. , placed on committees, 2, 8, 18, 65,76,111, 156, 199, 273, 303, 325 (2), 428, 434 (2), 454, 455, 466, 467, 472,474. , Sir John, 566. ,Mr., 358. Harris, Hen., 565. , Thos., 271, 302, 585, 587. , Wm., merchant, 121. Harrison, Dorothy, pass for, 531. , Capt. Hum., 506. , James, 295,356. , .lohn, 274, 279. , Sir John, license to, 557. , , pass for, 564. , Capt. Rich., 508. , Col. or Major-general Thos., Lieu- tenant and treasurer of ordnance, 23, 44, GENERAL INDEX. 657 Harrison, Major-Gen. Ihos.—cont. 177, 194, 198, 222, 225, 253, 256, 257, 261 (2), 263 (2), 270 (2), 276 (2), 278, 280 (2), 286, 288, 292, 293, 295, 301 (2), 302, 309, 332,340, 348,350, ,35], 354, 363, 372, 378, 379, 383, 391, 394, 402 (2), 419, 426, 440, 442, 447, 449 (3), 451, 455, 461 (2), 467, 481, 486, 561, 580, 582, 586, 590, 593 (2), 595, 596, 599-602, 608. , , letters to, 54, 113. , , references to, 289, 393. , , regiment of, 95. , , warrants to, 592-594, 604, 605. , Capt., 152, 157, 234, 369, 393. , , letter to, 375. , llr., 248. , Mrs., pass for, 531. , farrier, 127. Hart, Dr., 24. Hartford bridge, 249. Hartley, Ralph, 457. Hartlib, Saml., payment to, 292. Hartop, Col. Wm., 505. Harvey, Col. Edm., 512. , Fras., 26, 39. , Col, Jas., 507. , Jno., 590, 593, 596, 604, 607. , Sir Jno., answer of, 182. , Math., 505. , Lieut.-Col. Rich., 504, 511. , Ursula, pass for, 553. , Dr., license for, 540. , , pass for, 537. HarYy, Edm., letter to, 192. Harwich, 443. , arms sent to or from, 366, 367. , garrison, 141, 366. , governor of, 141. , letters from, 23,366. , provisions to or from, 313, 329, 337, 450, 608. , residents in, 443. , ships at, 20, 337, 345, 347,377,491, 499. , ships of, 571, 584. , ships to, or from, 297, 313, 329, 337, 338, 343, 347, 365, 377, 498, 554. , troops at, 366, 367. , victualler at, 478 (2), 603. , victualling at, 209, 503. , victualling ofSce at, 79, 82. Harwyn, Capt. Jno., 513. Hasleden, Jno., 455. Haslerigg, Sir Art., see Hesilrigge. HasUngton, co. Chester, resident at, 376. Hassall, Matthew, 587. Hastevile, Sir David, 310, 429, 564. , , warrant to, 565. , Lady, 423, 429, 564. , , warrant to, 565. Hastings, Henry, Lord Loughborough, 525. , , servant of, 525. Hatch, Capt. Eobt., 507. Hatcher, Capt. Jno., 505. Hatfield, co. Herts, 520. Hatsell, Capt. Hen., 120, 148, 192, 348, 590, 600, 608. Hatton, Christopher, Lord, or Sir Christ. Hatton, 54, 104, 158, 236. Hatton, CO. Middlesex, 4. Haughton, Sir Rich., 34. , Eobt., 166. Haveland, Jas., 80, 84, 91. Haverfordwest, 426, 454, 561. , resident at. 599. Havre de Grace, 147, 329. Hawarden Castle, co. Flint., 270. Hawford, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 507. Hawkers, 185, 517. Hawkins, Jno,, 589, 591, 605, 606. , Wm., 394, 486, 568 (2). Hawksworth, Major, Jno., 507. , Col. Josh., 507, 511. Hawley, Francis, Lord Hawley, 482. , Capt. Jas., 512. Hay for Scotland, 568, 599, 601, 602, 603, 604, 608. Hay, Lucie, dowager Countess of Carlisle, 54, 55, 346, 356 (2), 390, 409, 444, 465 (2), 521,524. , Capt. Jno,, 214,550. Haycock, Geo., assignment to, 267. Haydon, Math., 501. Hayes, Andrew, 293. , Jas., 421. , CaptThos., 511. Haynes, or Heane, Col. or Major James, Governor of Weymouth, 46, 151, 163, 203, 207, 214, 268, 278, 280, 298, 310, 312, 351, 397, 422, 447, 461, 506, 585. , , companies of, 217, 293, 472. , , letter to, 24. , Col. Robt., 298. Haynton, co. Lincoln, 566. Hayward, or Heyward, Edw., 257, 265, 2V3, 274,278,279(3), 552. Heale, Jno., 598, 605. Heane, Col. Jas. see Haynes. Heape, Eliz., 337. Hearn, Mr., 409. Heath, Constantine, gratuity to, 333. , Edw., 533. , Fras., 520. , Geo., 533. , Capt. Jno., 510. Heatly, Thos, 44. Hedges, Hester, pass for, 543. Heidelberg University, 335, 344 (2), 366 (2), '392. Helmes, Capt. Jno. 410. Helvoetsluys, 7, 64. Hem, Jas. de, 405. T T 658 GENERAL INDEX. Hemp, 491 (3). Henchman, Capt, 295, 296, 383,599. Henderson, Thos., 325. Hendrjx, Jno., 2.52, 255. Heneage, Sir Geo., license for, 566. Henley, 135. Henley, Capt., 312. Hennage, Capt. Rich., 505. Henricks, Nich., pass for, 537. Henrietta Maria of Trance, Queen dowager of England, Queen mother, 246, 292, 310, 320, 324. , goods and personal estate of, 67. , , Act for sale of, 67. Henrix, Adrian, 131, 132 (2). Henry VH., King, 494. Henry Stuart, Prince, son of James I., death of, 492. , Duke of Gloucester, son of Charles I., 250, 257, 258, 328, 344 (3), 366, 368 (3), 379, 392, 431, 440, 441, 449 ; see also Charles I., children of. , , allowance to, 328,335, 366 (3), 368, 405, 449. , servants of, 237, 261, 344 (2). , sister of, see Elizabeth, princess. Hephume, Jno., licence for, 565. Herbert, Philip, 4th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, 113, 114. , Philip, 5th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, 23, 26, 183, 329, 346. , Sir Chas., letter of, 421. , , daughter of, 422. , Sir Edw., .A.ttorney-General to Charles IL, 236, 482. , Col. Thos., 370. , Col. Wm., 387. , Mr., 306, 341. Hereford, governor of, 150, 175. Herefordshire, justices of peace in, 150. , lands in, 93. , militia in, 509. , , commissioners for, 280. , , olEcers of, 509. , , , commissions for, 280, 509. , ministers in, 150. , place in, 515. Heresy, 245. Herring, Capt. Jno., 509. , Rich., treasurer at Goldsmiths' Ilall, 165. , preacher, 247. Hertford, Marquis of, see Seymour. Hertford, resident in, 514. Hertfordshire, auditor for, 413. lands in, 93. , militia in, 510. , , commissioners of, 298. > , , officers of, 510. , , , commissions for, 510. , places in, 518, 520, 523. , troops raised in, 295, 467, Hesilrigge, or Haslerigg, Sir Arthur, member of the Council of State, Governor of Carlisle, 11, 18, 54, 85, 175, 214, 221, 22.5, 231, 232, 236, 258 (2), 268, 270 (2), 276, 282, 297, 299, 308-310, 323, 332, 340, 345, 346, 348, 350 (2), 358, 363, 373 (2), 385, 392, 401 (2), 403, 419, 420, 423, 473, 474, 505, 510, 512, 531, 584, 586, 603. , , letters to, alluded to, 140, 162 237, 256 (2), 258, 273, 276, 299, 308, 322, 328, 332, 334, 340, 346 (2), 349 352, 358, 361, 364, 370, 400, 402, 419, 423. , , placed on committees, 2, 18,60 77,111 (2). , regiment of, 283, 359, 592. Hesketh, Capt. Hugh, 509. , Major Rob., 518. Hessing, Rich., 569. Hessington, Capt. Giles, 518. Heston, co. Middlesex, 4, 185. , Mayor of, 185. Heveningham, "Wm., member of the Council of State, 15, 62, 81, 125, 173, 177 (2), 430, 436, 454, 455. , , placed on committees, 8, 17, 18, 67, 75, 128, 130, 133, 145, 162, 165, 364, 366, 426, 454, 455 (2), 466, 468, 484, 488. , Mr., of Cumberland, 322. Hewson, Hueson, Hughson, or Huson, Col. 131, 281, 295, 367, 373, 575, 599. , , regiment of, 383. Heye, Cornet Jas.. 335. Heyman, Sir Hen., 145. Pleyward, Mr., see Hayward, Edw. Heywood, Edw., 537. , Wm., 436. He3'worth, Rich., 131. Hickes, Capt. Wm., 44, 505. Hicks, Sir Wm., 562. , Wm., son of, 357. , , pass for, 529, 562. Hide, Geo., 541. Sylvanus, 366. , Mr., 171, 377, 380 Higgins, Capt. Thos. ,'505. Highgate, Edm., 515. Highlanders, 419. Highwaymen, 5, 400. Highways, 5, 31, 375. Hildesley, Mark, 215. , steward of the New Forest, 64. , , warrant to, 532. Hildsley, Mr., 223. Hill, Col. Arthur, 100 (2), 101, 247, 289, 350, 353, 3G8, 382, 566, 573, 580, 596. , , petition of, 101. , Humph., 405. , John, 567. , John, late collector of prize goods, 39, 204, 545. GENERAL INDEX. 659 Hill — cont. , Nich., gratuity to, 489. , Capt. Eicli., 508. , Eobert, 288,312. ,Wm., 288, 312, 431. , servant to Lord Portland, 420. Hilliard, Wm., 426. Hillingdon, co. Middlesex, 517 (2). Hillyard, Major, 568. HiQchman, Rich., 151, 161, 164. Hinde, Wm., pass for, 547. Hinson, alias Powell, Capt. Wm., 513. Hoare, Christ., 502. Hobbart, late secretary of the Levant Com- pany at Constantinople, 459. Hobson, D., letter of, 236. , Wm., 569. , Lieut., 221. Hodges, Thos., 44. Hodgkin, Hen., 555. Hodgskins, Thos., 137, 576, 581 (2), 588 (2). Hogue, Cape de, ships off, 312. Holben, Eliz., and children, pass for, 530. Holcroft, Capt. Geo., warrant to, 555. , Jno., 333, 521. Holcroft, CO. Lancaster, 521. Holdyn, Capt. Benj., 512. Holford, Capt. Jno., 510. Holland (United States, Low Countries, Netherlands, Dutch, &c.), 21, 72, 181, 182, 212, 236, 290, 373, 380, 406, 463. , ambassadors or agents to, 171,467 (2) ; see also Strickland, Walter. , books, papers, &c. from, 2, 17. , commissioners of, in England, 38, 46, 330 ; see also Schaeph, Mmheer. , Charles IL in, 76, 188, 610 (2). cloth, 347. coasts of, ships to, 86, 95. , commissioners from, 203 (2), 229, 357. , corn in, 180. correspondence, extract from, 273. , horses from, 230, 232. , lords of, 180. manufacturers in, 180. , mariners in, 180. , merchants trading to, 31. , persons in, 25, 26, 33, 89, 236, 288. , places in, 445, 531 ; see aZso Hague, the. , ships at, to, or from, 3.5, 81, 188, 230 (2), 234, 542. .ships or fleet of, 81, 180, 230, 345, 391,486. , , men of war, 230. , ships trading to, 59. , , masters, &c. of, 34, 35. , , , petition of, 31. , soldiers from, .327 (2). Holland — cont. , States general of, 96, 97, 212, 230, 352. , States provincial of, 481. , timber in, want of, 180. , trade of or to, 35, 59, 180, 379. travellers to or from, 24, 213, 214, 234, 256, 327 (3), 489, 516, 521, 529- 532, 534, 535, 537, 538, 540-543, 545- 548, 550, 551, 553, 554 (5), 556, 558, 559 (2), 564, 666. , West India Company in, Governor of 345, 359, 360. Holland, co. Lincoln, troops raised in, 479. Holland, Earl of, (Henry Rich), insurrection of, 229, 230. , Cornelius, member of the Council of State, 10, 12,34, 100, 119, 135, 136, 176, 186, 193, 275, 286, 288?, 303, 352, 389 (2), 400, 425, 441, 462, 485, 527. , , placed on committees, 2, 8, 18, 56, 67, 92, 150, 169, 196, 198, 204, 222, 273, 352, 353, 371, 423, 434, 483. 488. , Edward, 333. , Lieut. Geo., 335. , John, Navy Commissioner, 135, 233, 265. , , letter of, 205. , Sir John, 422. , , daughter of, 422. , Capt. PhiUp, 265, 268, 272, 478, 554. Hollanders, 96, 116, 178 ; see also Dutch. Holliusworth, Rich., 249. Hollis, Lady Elenor, alias FitzwiUiams, pass for, 547. , (RoyaUst), 25,271. HoUiwell, CO. Somerset, resident at, 565. Hollyman, Cornet Jno., 508. Holme (prisoner), 117. Holmes, Capt. Jno., 487, 535. Holt, Edw., 446. , Eras., victualler of the Fleet, 172. , John, victualler at Portsmouth, 142, 152, 161, 496,500. , Wm., victualler at Plymouth, 136. , letter of, 142. , justice of peace at Manchester, 188. Holtby, Thos., 603. Holyhead, 139, 140. Honey wood, Col. and Capt. Sir Thos., 399, 449 (2), 450, 451 (2), 461, 504, 408, 513. , , regiment of, officers of, 469. Hood, Thos., 591. Hooke, Rich., 30, 109, 282, 585. ,Thos, 60,82. Hooper, Anne, pass for, 546. , Edw., 126. , Eliz., pass for, 546. , Fred., pass for, 546. T T 2 660 GENEEAL INDEX. Hoorn, see Home. Hope, the, see Tilbury Hope. Hope, Jas., pass for, .541. Hopkinson, Thos., 474. Hoppie, Major, pass for, 530. , , servant of, 530. Hopton, Ealph, Lord Hopton, 69, 88, 111, 186, 236, 265, 320, 351, 373. Hore, Dan., 522. , Mr., 469. Horley, Lieut. Saml., 509. Home, or Hoorn, Holland, ships of, 338, 359, 445. Home, Ensign Arth., 510. ,Wm., 118, 151. Horner, Sir Jno., 196. Horse Chamber, Whitehall, conunittee at, 349. Horseman, Major Edw., 505. Horse soldiers, see Army, horse. Horses, 67 (2), 119, 131, 140, 144, 153, 154, 161, 163, 166. 168, 184, 196, 228, 230, 232, 248 (2), 2.il, 258 , 270, 278, 280, 286, 338, 361, 364, 375-377, 436, 444, 463 (2), 487, 518, 326, .540, 551, .558, 559, 564, 567 (2). , charges for, 322. , export of, 256, 338 (2), 376, 559, 566, 567. , harness for, 486, 581. , marking of, 127. , purchase of, 92, 95, 112, 214, 438, 457,465, 603. , sale of, 292, 463. , seizure of, 144, 149, 154, 158,256, 263, 270, 274 (2), 285, 452, 553. , shoes and nails for, 588. Horshall, Hen., 434. , , -wife of, 434. Horsham, co. Sussex, prisoner at, 253. Horsley, Jno., 177. florth, Mr., 500 (2). Hosier, Capt., 302, 313, 322, 372, 498. Hoskins, Capt. .Tuo., 249, 382, 406. Host, Dierick, 440. Houlton, Hon., 600. Hounsell, Kich., 308. , , pass for, 545. Ilounslow, CO. Middlesex, 4. Ilcath, corn mills at, 185. , sword blade mills at, 4, 525. House, the, sec Parliament. Housten, .Tno., 301. Howard, Henry, ICarl of Arundel, 156 (2), 405. , Eliz., Countess of Arundel and Surrey, 156. , , ser\ ants of, 156. , Lady Katheiiiii', 156. , 'Thomas, Lord Howard and Viscount Andover, pass for, 557. , Willi.'im, Viscount Stafford, 273. , Edward, Lord Howard of Escrick, member of the Council of State, 5, 10, ■■ill, 263, 445. Howard, Edward, Lord — cont. , , placed on committees, 17, 18, 67 (2), 81, 229. , , , Thomas, son of, 445, 447 (2), 468, 519, 524, 525. , Hon. Charles, high sheriflF of Cumber- land, 159, 175. , , letter to, 58. Howard, Anne, alias Swaine, 30, 574. , Col. Geo., 536. , Hen., 566, 567. , Philip, pass for, 551. , SirWm., 270. Howe, or How, Roger, 190 (2), 413. Howell, Jas., 503. Howes, Eobt., pass for, 551. Howett, Capt. Saml., 268. Hewlett, Mary, pass for, 553. Hoxton, Walter, 500. Hubart, Col. Sir Jno., 504. Huddy, Eras., 517. Huerbayd, Capt. Jacob, 366. Hueson, Col., see Hewson. Hughes, Eandolph, 461. Hughson, Capt. JeofFry, 512. , Col., see Hewson. Hulbert, Capt. Jas., 506. HuU, or Kingston-upon-HuU, 115, 114, 213, 276. , aldermen of, 400. , arms, &c. at, 369. , corporation of, 323. customs and subsidies at, 315-319. , , officers of, 327, 464, 481. , designs against, 284. , fortifications at, 193. , garrison at, 163, 194,452. , governor of, see Overton, Col. Eob. , , deputy, see Salmon, Lieut.- Col. , letter from, 114. , market place in, 284. .mayor of, 323, 400, 442, 452, 603. , militia in, commissioners of, 284. , ministers or preachers in. 213 (2"), 38.5,399,423,452. , prisoners shipped from, 567. , residents in, 12,84,237,254,284,330, 385, 452, 477. safety of, 213. , ships of, 238, 339, 342, .347,549, 556, 602, 603 ; see also under Ships, names of. , ships to and from, 113, 284, 339, 343, 347, 551, 556. , travellers to or from, 127, 298, 452. Hulme, Mary, 64. Humble, Mr., 328, 347. Humfreys, Nath., 586, 598. Humphreys, Tobias, 469. GENERAL INDEX. 661 Huncks, Col. Hercules, 118, 574. , , Frances, -v/ife of, 46, 118, 574. Hunkin, Major Joseph, 504, 507. Hunscot,' Joseph, 411. , , warrant to, 535. Hunt, Christ., 502. , , wife of, 502. , Capt. John, 511. , Josh., 500. Hunter, Capt. John, 508. , , letter of, 366. , Capt. Thos., 359, 512. Huntingdon, 88. , committee of, 240. , traveller to, 240. , treasury at, 240. , troops in, 240. Huntingdon, Major, 145. Huntingdonshire, 463. , auditor for, 413. , High Court of Justice for, 465. ,mihtiain, 422, 508. , , officers of, 385, 508. , , , commissions for, 508. Huntley, Marquis of, see Gordon George. Hurlock, Thos., 422. Hurst Castle (Isle of Wight), arms and am- munition for, 551. , Capt. or Governor of, 323, 366. , CO. Berks, 524. Hushands, Edw., Government printer, 157, 370. , Major, troops of, 350, 367. Huskins, Jno., 498. Huson, Col., sec Hewson. Hussy, Barth., pass for, 568. Hutchins, Wm„ 401. Hutchinson, Dan. (of Duhlin), 90, 572, 574. , Col. John, memher of the Council of State, 11, 143,250, 283, 506. , , placed on committees, 2, 8, 17, 18 (2), 67, 73, 100, 118,132, 150, 167, 371,377, 399,483. , Rich., deputy treasurer of the Navy, 94, 129. , , letter to, 129. , , servant of, 133. Hutton, Cornet Geo., 334. , Capt. Robt, 511. Hyde, Hen., or Sir Hen., agent for Charles II. in Turkey, 72, 226, 304, 458-460 (3), 481, 536. Hythe, Kent, militia in, 511. I. Ibbitson, Kob., printer, 16, 551. , , warrant to, 551. Iceland fishery, ships of, 302. Ickwell, CO. Norfolk, 560. Ilfracombe, ship to, 355. Ilminster, co. Somerset, 175. Imposts, see Customs. Incest, Act for suppressing, 549. Inchiquin, Earl and Lady of, see O'Brien. Incks, Capt. Wm., 505. Indemnity, committee for, 206, 378, 559. Independents, faction or party of, 69, 70, 267. Indies, 178 ; see also East ani West Indies. Ingle, Capt. Rich., 64, 79, 672. Inglefield, Sir Eras., pass for, 552. , Lady, 81. Ingoe, Capt. Jno., 512. Ingoldsby, Col., regiment of, 95, 105 (2), 128, 350 (2), 394, 414, 461, 472, 567, 595 (3), 597. Ingram, Robt., 597. Intelligence, 3, 11, 15, 134,171, 194, 202,260, 261, 303, 350, 452, 465. .rewards for, 260, 292, 333 (3), 335 (2). Interlopers in trade, 179, 180. Intwood, Jno., 498. Inverness, 262. , ships to, 262. Ipswich, 332, 423. bailiffs of, 218. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. gaol, prisoners at, 62, 64. , letter from, 457. , militia officers in, 512. , residents in, 64, 174, 187, 200, 517, 603. , ships of, 287, 323. 329, 375, 552, 5.54, 607. , travellers to, 567. Ireland, 179, 197, 198 (2), 243, 259, 444. , affairs of, 217, 375. , army of Charles 11. in, 321. , coasts of, see Irish coast, , commissioners for, 216-219, 228 (3), 337. 339 (2), 344, 353, 369, 374-376, 382, 401, 417, 418, 434-436, 442, 453, 472, 528, 605. , , Act for, 453, 454. , , allowances to,376, 382, 397,404, 418, 420 (2), 461, 464. , , goods of, 417 (2). , , instructions for, 442, 444. , , physician for, 605, 606. , commissioners for charitable uses in, clerk of, 254. , letter of, 254. 662 GENERAL INDEX. Ireland, Commissioners for charitable uses in — cont. , exports to, 174, 525-528, 555. , fishery in, 555. , government of, 216. , horses sent to, 272, 580, 582, 593, 603, 604. , journev of Charles II. to,' proposed, 70. , lands or estates in, 503. , , forfeited or sequestered, 101 (2). , letters from, 46, 440. , Lord Lieutenant of, see Cromwell, Oliver. , Lord Deputy of, see Ireton, Hen. , ministers preaching in, 245. , money raised in, 417. , news from, 100, 186, 215, 289. , north of, 61-63, 65, 81, 108, 186, 245, 258, 296, 540. , , coasts of, 108. , , ships to, 296, 362, 363, 498. , , troops in, 590. , oaths administered in, 418, 444. , papists in, 186. .persons in, 109, 118, 282, 308, 373, 595. , places in, 14, 489 (2), 492. , plague in, 273, 321, 350. , Popish army in, 246. , ports of, 527, 528, 530, 538, 545, 546. , posts to or from, 62, 108. , prisoners in, exchange of, 584. , Protestants (distressed) in, 254. , provisions in, 60, 152, 157, 495. , sent to, 64, 530, 537, 538, 544. , rebellion in, 101, 229. , rebels, the enemy, or the army of Charles IL in, 69, 77, 92, 124, 245, 355, 458. , , proceedings against, 547, 561. , , treaty with, 292. , residents in, 323, 397. , revenue of, 376, 420. , , treasurers of, 418. , safety of, 141. , service in or for, see Irish service. , ships in, to, or from, 3, 63, 83, 166, 220, 239, 249, 269, 272, 285, 313, 355, 417,433, 495, 497 (2), 499, 525 (2), 526, 533, 552, 570-572. , sword and mace for, 417 (2). , sword hearer in, 364. , taxes in, 417, 418,444. , thanksgiving for, 312. , towns of, 444. , travellers to or from, 4, 53, 206, 209, 236, 269, 281, 294, 299, 300, 324, 383, .394,410, 417, 425, 465 (2), 538, 639, 552, 556, 560-562, 566, 567, 568, 593. Ireland — cont. , treasurer-at-war for, see Loftus, Sir Adam. , treasurers in, 382. , war in, 35, 417, 432, 433. Ireland, army, forces, or soldiers, in or sent to, 6, 7, 11 (2), 13 (2), 14, 92, 121, 138, 141, 144, 197, 219, 235, 265, 272, 366, 427, 432, 454, 458, 497 (2), 509, 511, 515-518, 520-524, 525, 531, (2), 534, 539 (3), 545, 549, 598, 603, 604. , , accounts of, 109 (2). , affairs of, 63, 6.5, 87. , , arms and ammunition for, 65, 77, 83, 91, 101, 296, 300, 368, 402 (2), 426, 433 (2), 471 (2), 472, 536, 537, 566 (2), 573, 587, 589, 593, 595. , , assignations for, 565. , , boots and shoes for, 525,526, 534, 594, 607. , , clothes or cloth for, 368, 417, 433, 570, 571, 573 (2), 582, 594, 596, 607 (2). , , commander-in-chief of, 174. , commanders or officers of, 13, 14, 87, 91, 166, 277, 295, 296, 383, 384, 457, 458. , , , payments of, 13 14, 277. , , contractors for, 131. , , convoy for, 91. , , com for, see Corn. , , dragoons, 432. , , estabUshment for 50, 121,210, 342,363,387,432. , , foot, 63, 139, 146, 364, 368, 427, 432, 433. , , garrisons of, 197. , , gunpowder for, 568. , , horse or horse soldiers of, 26, 30 (2), 65, 87, 121, 139, 322, 338, 417, 426, 427, 432, 433, 497, 531, 567, 575 ; see also Horse Soldiers. , , , harness for, 549. , , , Lieut.-General of, Col. Ludlow, 228. , , , payment of, 30. , , , transport of, 63, 76,79, 114, 272. , hospitals for, 390. , , malt for, see Malt. , , medicines, &c., for, 291, 390, 583,591,592. , , money or payments to or for, 11, 13, 14 (2), 29, 34 (2), 90, 112, 114, 121, 150, 161, 170, 197, 206 (2), 208, 240, 264, 272, 277, 296 (2), 364, 406 (2), 417,431, 432,43.5,458, 497 (2), 498, 537, 541, 543, 545, 565, 570-608, 614 ; see also Delinquents' estates set apart for Ireland, charges on. , , raising of, 604. , , , transport of, 51. GENEEAL INDEX. 663 Ireland, aimy or forces in — cont. , , ordnance for, assessments for, 37, 51, 65, 94, 100, 118, 126, 172, 265, 268, 394, 398, 406, 417, 431, 433, 486, 544, 564, 565, 606. , , , agents, officers, or col- lectors of, 251, 252, 448,486, 568, 569, 606. , , , arrears of, 251, 252. , , , payments from, 569, 578. , , , treasurers of, 251, 350, 486 ; see also Andrewes, Aid. Thos., and Thomson, Maurice. , , , trustees, &c. for, 249, 394, 420, 448 (2). , , musters of, 63, 79, 139. , , officers of, 574,583, 596. , ordnance or guns for, 101, 296, 426. , , quarters for, 596. , , recruits for, 26, 45 (2), 50, 54, 79, 126, 139, 208, 264, 277, 353, 368, 573, 575,578,579. , , , raising, &c. of, 11, 13, 60, 65, 83, 87, 98, 109, 121, 143, 146, 166, 264, 286, 295, 332, 353, 364, 383 (4), 384,402,457,515-518, 520-523, 530, 538 (3), 549, 583, 601-603. , , , payments to, 98, 109, 264, 353, 574 (5), 575 (9), 576, 599. , , , transport of, 383 (2), 384, 515-518, 520-523, 549, 572 (2), 573, 575-578, 583. , , Scots in, 179. ., , , stores and provisions, &c. for, 13, 36, 56, 77, 87, 90, 109, 121, 131, 148, 152, 170, 174, 220, 285, 300, 402, 457, 497 (2), 499, 526, 528, 530-533, 570, 608 ; see also Carrickfergus, Dublin, Kinsala, and Youghall, stores sent to. , , surgeons' chests for, 265, 390, 592. , , train of artillery for; see Artillery Train. , , transport of, 14, 40, 55 (2), 60, 63, 64 (2), 79, 82, 84, 87, 98, 99, 105 (2), 121, 131, 142, 146, 170, 212, 291. , victuals for, 17, 36, 77, 83 (2), 109, 121, 131, 139, 148, 174, 273, 300, 323, 457, .501,526, .530, 532, 536-538, 540, 541, 544-546, 370-608. , , wants of, 37, 457. Ireland, Col. Gilbert, 505. Ireton, nen.,Preside]it of Munster,36, 87, 91, 92,260,277. , , as Lord Deputy of Ireland, 206, 219 (2), 2.51, 258, 259,264,26.5, 345, 368, 383, 402, 416, 417, 427, 430, 456, 486, 578,580, 584,591. , , letters of, alluded to, 269, 277, 354, 356, 383, 385, 453, 457, 465, 466. , letters to, 235, 374. , , , alluded to, 2.53, 263, 334, 350, 361, 364, 371, 457, 465. Ireton, Hen. — cont. , , mace and sword for, 417 (2). , , provisions, &c., for, 534. , , troops of, 321, 531. , , wife and family o^ 417. , Major Thos., Governor of Landguard Tort, 105, 545, 583. Irish, 236, 267,419. affairs, trustees for, 295, 300, 383. arrears, 383. Catholics, 273, 289. coast. Admiral or Commander-in-Chief on, 204, 265, 269. , ships on or for, 13, 23,34, 79,90 (2), 91, 119, 204, 285, 495 (2), 561. , , , victualling of , or provisions for, 252, 313, 393, 501. , , ships from, 209 (2), 220. commissioners, see Ireland, Commis- sioners to. establishment, see Ireland, army in, establishment for. men, 346. men-of-war, 91, 212, 393. pirate, 392. prizes, 313. rebels, see Ireland, rebels in seas. Admiral of, 237. , , Vice, 237. , pirates in, 423, 479. , ships for, 27,395,423, 573,588. service, 26, 34, 40, 51, 78, 161,196, 251, 300, 366, 397, 401, 417, 456, 574 (2), 578, 580, 582-585, 603. squadron, commander of, see Penn, Capt. Wm. , victualling of, 60, 61, 79, 84. wool, 409. Irish and Scotch Committee, 1, 2, 18, 25, 56 94, 100, 165, 217, 263, 300, 353, 375, 382, 387, 401, 438, 441, 499, 565, 588. , attendances before, 268, 322, 367, 374, 377,410,465, 477. , clerks of, 100, 358 (2), 608 (2). , contracts with, 13,446. , early sittings of, 268, 322, 378, 410. , letters of, 300, 500. , letters to, alluded to, 79, 338. , messenger of, 447. , offices of, 338. , orders and proceedings of, 251, 254, 264, 277, 281, 290, 295, 299, 342, 364, 368, 370, 378, 379, 382, 402, 406, 411, 417, 420, 443, 447, 449, 454, 464. , references to ,by the Council of State, (Feb. 1650), 3 (3), 8. , (March), 23, 26 (2), 30 (2), 31, 35, 37, 45 (4), 46 (4), 53, 54 (2), 56, 57, 60 (2), 61, 64 (2), 65 (2). , (April), 73, 76, 81, 87, 100, 105, 114, 120, 126, 131 (2). , (May), 148, 150, 157, 174, 178. 664 GENERAL INDEX. Irish — cont. and Scotcli Committee, references to, by the Council of Sate (June), 185, 198 (2), 208,211. , (July), 231, 249, 258 (2). , (Aug.), 263, 264, 268 (2), 269, 273, 276, 281, 286, 293 (2), 296-299, 301, 306 (2), 308, 310. , (Sept.), 322 (2), 333 (2), 336, 340, 3.50, 354 (2), 356-358, 363, 364, 367 (3). , (Oct.), 370, 373 (3), 374,378, 382, 385 (2), 391 (2), 392 (2), 395, 397-399, 401, 403-405. , (Nov.), 410 (3), 413, 416, 421- 423, 431, 438, 439, 442, 445. , (Dec.), 453, 457 (4), 463, 465, 466, 470-472 (2), 473,-475, 477, 479, 481, 483, 485, 487. , reports of, 11, 13, 30, 34, 36, 76, 77, 83, 87, 90, 98, 118, 119, ]21, 264, 281, 282, 290, 295, 296, 299, 305, 326, 342, 378, 390, 397, 406, 416, 417, 420, 425, 427, 433, 435, 443, 446, 447, 458, 464 (3). , , alluded to, 3, 6, 11, 46, 55, 73, 231, 254, 272, 299 (2), 341, 383, 462. Irish Committee, Derby House, 28. , service to, 573, 576 (2). Iron, 492 (2), 598. bars, 110, 496. candlesticls;, 424. ordnance, see Ordnance, iron. , ships laden with, 551 (2), 558. weights, 597 (2). works, 137 ; awd see Dean, Forest of, ironworks in. Ironmongers, 597, 598. Irkins, Jno., pass for, 530. Isaacson, Anth., 458. , Randolph, 497. Isnm, Wm., 10, 527. Italian mountebank, 461. Italy, merchants trading to, 121. , travellers to, 539, 562. Ivate, Geo,, 225. Iver, Lord, see Eure. Ivery, Capt. Wm., 507. J. Jackson, Major Edm., 515, 574. , , pass for, 534. , Capt. Isaac, 384, .521, 591 (2). , John, treasurer of excise, 34, 38, 187, 213, 278, 296, 383, 390, 402, 431, 455, 457?, 486. , , letters to, 51, 78. > .payments by, 426, 565. > , payment to, 577. Jackson, John — r.ont. , , warrants or orders to, 127, 541, 543, 564, 566-608. , , , alluded to, 84, 87, 90, 98, 101, 109 (2), 119, 121, 137, 166, 207, 286, 291 (2), 369, 387, ,402, 406, 426, 449. , Lieut.-Col. John, 75, 133, 214. , Capt., 457. Jacob, John, 508. , Capt. Robt, 253, 523, 602. , Capt. William, 57, 59, 500. Jaggard (minister), 17, 73, 92, 188, 533, 534. James I., 207, 229, 233, 266 (2), 320, 408, 492. son of, 266 ; see Henry, Prince. , statue of, demolishing of, 261. James, Duke of York, second son of Charles I. 110, 271, 289, 294, 320, 351, 355, 366, 368, 373, 384, 385, 394, 414, 415, 437, 481, 482. , , allowances to, 366 (2), 368. , , reference to, 357. , , servants of, 320, 355, 368 (2). , , tutor, &c. of, 355, 394. James, Capt. Hen., 359, 512. , John, license for, 557. , John, pass for, 542. , Capt. Jno., 509. , Stephen, 192. , , letter of, 192. Jameson, Geo., petition of, 609. Jamut, Lieut.-Col., 257. Jane, Josh., 223, 224, 610 (2). , , cousin of, 294, , , letters of, 236, 293. , , letters to, 273, 288. Jarden, Edw., pass for, 530. Jarperse, Haych, pass for, 551. Jarrard, Jno., 595, 600. Jarvis or Jervis, John, 598, 605 (2). , Maurice, see Jervois. Jeffray, Alex., letters of, 157, 234. Jelfe, John, 488. Jenkes (prisoner), 85, 92. Jenkin, Anth., pass for, 531. minister, 231 (2). Jenkins, David, 220. , Jno., alias Aynsworth, 539. , Capt. Jno., 126, 333. , Lieut. Mich., 509. , William, 519, 522,560. , Major, 511. Jenn, Eliz., see Wright. Jenner, Capt. Thos., 511. Jennings, Rich., 489. , , pass for, 540. , Saml., 555. , Theodore, 196, 597. , Thos., 413. , deputy to Mr. Thane, 214. GENERAL INDEX. 665 Jennings, Mr., 196. Jermy, Col. Robt., 504. , Col., 455. Jermyn, Henry, Lord Jermyn, 158, 320, 482. , , letter to, 611. , Philip, Justice of tlie Upper Bench, 464,466. , Rebecca, 67, 111, 533. , Lieut.-Col. Wm., 504. , Capt., 543. Jersey, 158, 186, 351, 354. , governor of, 110, 351, 371. ,lettersdatedfrom,104, 110, 186, 271. , persons in, from, or to, 110, 168, 271, 278, 289, 294, 376, 387, 419, 431. , , well affected to the Government in, petition of, 346. , prisoners in, 17, 80, 91, 95, 228, 278 (2), 534,542. , ships at, to, or from, 178, 386. , ships or fleet of, 176, 354, 564. , ,,, captures of, 354. , , man-of-war, 377. Jervis, Jno., see Jarvis. Jervois, Jarvis, Jerras, or Jervoyes, Maurice or Morris, 423, 442, 472, 524. Jervoyce, Edw., 120, 133. Jessop, Thos., 512. , Wm., 52, 61, 65, 110, 237. , , petition of, 450. , minister, 440, 466, 469, 470. Jesuits, 427, 528. Jesus Christ, Divinity of, 433. Jewels, 320, 376, 415, 416. Jews, 189. Jezzard, or Jezard, Jacob, 298, 585. , Jno., 587. Jibber, Maurice, 343, 502. Jinks, Major Wm., 509. , Capt. Wm., 288. Joachimi, Butch ambassador, 330. Jobson, Hen., 490. John, alias Jones, Thos., 166. Johnson, Hope, 252. John, 528, 529. , Jurian, 185. ....,Nich., 549. , Robert, 445. , Thos., 86. , Wm., 278, 395, 411, 554. , or Johnston, Capt. Thos., of Aid- borough, 426, 430 (2), 565. Mr., 292. ,shipbuilder, 275 (2;, 555 (2). Johnston, Sir Archibald, Registrar of Scot- land, 267. , , document signed by, 224. , Lieut. Archibald, pass for, 555. !!!!!!!!!, Capt. Jno., 204, 303, 358, 403, 500,544. , Mr., 160. Juhustouno, Jno., pass for, 545. Jolfe, Jno., 412. Jolly, Mr., 286. Jones, Cadwallader, 529. , Charles, pass for, 531. , Diana, 55. Capt. Jenkin, 511. , John, 291, 502, 586. , , deposition of, 343. , Col. John, member of the Council of State, 10, 18, 36, 100, 120, 143, 167, 171, 174 (2), 213, 219, 223, 248, 295, 322, 342, 349, 375, 382, 599. , , placed on committees, 3, 6, 8, 17, 18 (2~), 92, 95, 100, 104, 111 (2), 112, 143, 145 (2), 162, 169, 196, 198, 205, 215, 222, 231, 272, 273, 303, 306, 310, - 350,352, 353,371,379. , , sent as commissioner to Ireland, 228 (2), 376. , , , allowances to, 397, 461. , Col. or Lieut.-Gen. Michael, Com- mander-in-Chief of the Forces in Leinster, 185, 192, 458, 593. , , Mary, widow of, 192. , Rich., 196. ,Thos., 166. , Capt, 64, 277, 287, 354. Jonsonus, alias Ayton Jno., letter of, 265. Jordan, Rich., 125, 135. Joseph, Capt. Robert, 511. Jouel, Claude, pass for, 538. Joyce, Capt., 206, 223, 552. , Cornet, 163. , Lieut.-Col., 293(3), 323, 352, 361, 382, 386, 594. Judd, Dan., gunpowder maker, 536, 570 (2), 571, 573. , , payments to, 580,582, 583,585, 586, 587, 588, 597. Judges and justices of assize, .3, 10,49, 72, 73, 124, 127, 143, 149,201 (2), 217, 239, 439, 466 (2), 468, 470, 480 ; see also Upper Bench, and Common Pleas, judges and justices of. , , letters to, 40, 54, 78.' , , references to, 33, 212. delegate, see Admiralty. Julian, Gregory, 196 (2). Juliet, M., 145. Junius, ITras., pass for, 565. Junney, Roger, 555. Juries, 54,201,202. Justice, courts of, 103, 515. , High Coui-t of, 7, 9, 10, 37, 60, 62, 117, 125, 174, 187, 216, 220, 229 (2), 230, 280, 293, 309, 312, 332, 357, 400 (2), 425, 445, 457, 47.5, 487, 599 ; and sec Norfolk and Norwich, High Court of Justice at. , , commissioners for, or members of, 68, 72, 73 (2), 97, 106, 126, 174, 427, 439, 461, 465. 666 GENERAL INDEX. Justices, the lord chief, 494. , , as memhers of the Council of State, 13, 160 (2), 174, 401, 435, 439 ; see also Eolle, Henry, and St. John Oliver. , , placed on committees, 149, 167. Justices of peace, 16, 26, 73, 133, 143, 14.5, 147, 163, 168, 206, 293, 308, 372, 403, 412, 422 (2), 462, 483, 487, 533 (2), 546, 559, 563 (2) ; and see under the several counties. , refusing to act, 337. .warrants to, 530, 549 (2). K. Kadwell, Capt. Geo., 513. Karpf, Adam von, see Carpf. Keane, Col., report by, 47, 152-156. , , , answer to, 88, 89. Keate, GUbert, 413. Keble, GefEry, 42. , John, 42. , Lord Commissioner, 461, 466. Kedwell, smith, 314. Keeble, Walter, 57, 571. Keefe, Lieut. Andrew, 510. Keehng, Mr., 467. Keene, Silvester, payments to, 574, 586, 588, 593. Keeper, lord, to Charles H., see Lane, Sir Rich. Kelikeythed, co. Pembroke, 516. Kelk, Nich., 483. KeUewich, Capt. Geo., 512. Kelsey, Lieut.-Col., governor of Oxford, 128, 187, 400, 411, 421 (2), 519, 578, 595, 597. , , warrant to, 547. Kem, Major Saml., 445, 566. Kemp, ¥ras., 526. Kendall, Westmoreland, 455. , posts to or from, 278. Kendall, Capt., 220, 478. Kendrick, John, 354. , Col., see Kennericke. Kennard, Nich., 313, 314 (2). Kennedy, John, 6th earl of Cassilis, letters of, 157, 234. Keunericki;, or Kendrick, Col. Wm., 211, 449, 450, 507, 510, 513. , , regiment of, 451. Kenrick, alderman John, 569, 576, 578. Kensey, Lieut.-Col. John, 510. Kent, 216, 451, 517. , auditor for, 413. , coast of, guard of, 298, 401 (2), 499. , disaffected persons in, 554. forces raised in, commander of, 211, Kent — cotit. , gaol of, 64. , , prisoners in, 531. , insurrection or rising in, 33, 120, 164, 213. , justices of peace in, 162. , lands in, 93 (2). , militia in, 211 (2), 298, 340, 449, 450, 451, 455, 466, 470, 507 (f), 509-513. , , commissioners for, 145, 147, 149, 164,173, 196, 211 (2), 223, 254, 281 (2), 284, 298 (2), 302, 328, 422, 436, 449 (2), 451, 470 (2), 483, 554. , , instructions for, 157. , , , reference to, 354. , , oficers of, 340, 410, 419, 450, 455, 507 (2), 509-513. , , , commissions for, 507 (2), 509-513. , , , pay for, 328. , members of ParUament for, 64. , places in, 140,178,257,258,281,322, 358, 483, 516, 517, 520, 521, 557 (2). , residents in, 33. , sequestration commissioners in, 120. , sheriff of, 64. , , warrants to, 531, 567. , ships from, 253. , troops in or to, 66, 254. Kentish rebellion, 120. petition, 120, 194. Kenward, Pras., pass for, 545. Kerkandy Bay, 478. Kerkeik, Mr., 542. Kermes, Mich., 498. Kerr, William, 1st Earl of Lothian, 216. , letter of, 234. Kerry and Lixnaw, Lord and Lady, see Pitz- morris. Kett, Jno., 555. Kettering, 53. Kettleborough, Mr,, 196. Key, Jno., 253. , Mr., 222. Keysar, Capt. Thos., 462. , , letter to, 371. Kidder, orKidden, Edw., 598, 605. Kilburn, Wm., 467. Kildare, (John Pitzgerald), 19th Earl of, 4. Kilkenny, Ireland, 421, 427. , garrison at, 291. , medicines sent to, 592. Killigrew, Wm., pass for, 547. , Capt, 35. Kilultagh, Lord, see Conway, Lord. Kilvert, merchant, 212. King, the, see Charles II. , the late, see Charles I. King, George, 30, 146, 529. , John, deputy to the Serjeant-at-arms, 354, 392, 573. , warrant to, 558. GENERAL INDEX. 667 King, George — cont. , , Sarah, widow of, 392. , Joseph, 421. , Ralph, 296, .582. , Rohert, 596. , Sir Kobert, 211, 306, 341, 394. , Stephen, 196. Thos., Navy victualler at Yarmouth, 79, 82, 478 (2J, 495, 498, 603, 604, 608. , , warrant to, .525. , Capt, 388, 469, 513, 563. , James, General, lord Eyslim, 52, 53, 69, 80, 158. , , letters of, 611. , Mr., 199. , or IQrle, Col. see Kirle. Kingerby, Capt., 513. Kingdom, see England and Scotland. Kingly government, abjuration of, 115. , adherence to, engagement for. interest, 243-245. Kings, former, Royalty granted by, 361. King's Bench, see Upper Bench. road, near Bristol, 170, 499. Kingsley, Wm., 419. Kingston-on-HuU, see HuU. Kinked, Jas., license for, 557. Kinnaird (Scotland), 266. Kinnersley, Clement, keeper of the wardrobe, 54, 57, 357 (2), 490. , , warrant to, 530. Kionersly, co. Hereford,515. Kinsale, (Ireland), 200. , ships at, 242, 375. , , victualler for, 240. , , victualling at, 79,84,90(2), 91, 118, 119, 260, 450, 501 (2), 503. , ships to or from, 235, 242, 375. , stores &c., sent to, for the army in Ireland, 541, 546. , troops landing at, 63. Kirk, Jno., 544. Kirkby, Capt. Eobt., 506. liirke. Sir Lewis, 516. Kirkwall, Orkney, letter dated from, 61. Kirle or King, Col,, 45, 529. Kirton, Mr., 153. Knap, Jas., 13, 92, 196, 527 (2). Knapp, John, 286. Knapperdolint, Dutch minister, 267. Knight, John, 517. , , pass for, 538. , Miles, 446, 570, 578. , Major,301, 306. KnoUes, minister of Gloucester, 433, 566. KnoUys, Lady Cath., 563. Knottesford, Cheshire, bellman of, 452. Knowler, Capt. Geo., 510. Knowles, John, 518. , Mr., 382. Knowsley, co. Lancaster, 143. , residents at, 543. Knyveton, Sir And., 519. Kop, prisoner, 53, 530. , book by, 530. L. Lacy, Lieut.-Col. Barret, 505. Lad, Abraham, 337. Lake, Lady Anne, pass for, 545. ,Edw., 362. , , Alice, mdow of, 362. , , Hen., son of, 362. , , children of, 362. Lambe, Thos., 248. Lambert, Capt. John., 119, 575. , Major-general, John, 23, 39, 170 (2), 203, 208 (2), 324, 348, 387, 543. , Thos., 343, 502. Lambeth, (Surrey), inhabitants of, petition of, 111, 343. house, 343 (4). , , porter at, 343. , , stables, &c., at, 343. park, 343. , , straw house in, 343. Lamborne, Mr., 273. Lancashire, 21, 36, 39, 48. , designs against, 48. , judges of assize for, 49 (2), , , letters to, 40, 78. .justices of peace in, 44, 49 (2), 333. , militia in, 34, 48, 59, 270, 332, 395, 505, 506, .507, 509,511. , , commissioners of, 46, 59, 270, 288, 332 (2), 359 (2), 395. , , , letters to, 36,48, 50. , , officers for, 33,36, 46,48, 290, 503,506,507, 509, 511. , , , commissions for, 505, 506, 507, 509, 511. , ministers in, 49, 50. , places in, 518, 521 (3), 522. , prisoners in, 333, 452. , riots in, 49, 50. , sequestrations in, commission for, 405. , sheriff of, 40, 44, 49. , travellers to, 405, 557, 562. , troops in, for, or from, 44, 48, 49, 210, 211,225, 253, 256, 258, 288, 308, 328! 350, 401. Lancaster gaol, 40, 49. , governor of, late, 271. , prisoners in, 354. , mayor of, 354. Lancaster, duchy of, clerks in, 121. Lancaster, Capt. Wm., 512. liancelot, John, 171, 305 668 GENERAL INDEX. Land, Eich., 568. Landguard Fort, 105, 462, 583. , ammunition, &c., for, 545. , Governor of, see Ireton, Major Thos. Land's End, Cornwall, 1.30, 148, 269. , ships from, 285. Lane, Dan., 135. , Edw., protection for, 531. , Capt. Lionel, letter of, 477. , , John, brother of, 477. Capt. Phil., 510. ,SirRich.,LordKeepertoChas.II.,lll. , , letters of, 110, 612, 613. , ,son of, 613 (2). ,Wm., 374. Lanerick or Lanark, Earl of (Wm. Hamilton), 70, 71. Langford, Capt. Chas., 511. Langdale, Marmaduke, 87, 185, 438. Langham, Geo., account by, 446. Langhome, "Wm.. 61, 110, 241. Langley, John, 295, 307, 312. , Lieut.-Col. Jno., 504. Eich., 446. Langton, John, 145 (2), 187, 518. Lanheme, co. Cornwall, 47. 563. Lansdowne, Nath., pass for, 553. Larkin, Mr., 409. Larwood, Timothy, 80. Lassells, Col. Fras., 138, 163. , , letter to, 3. , Lieut.-Col. Peregrine, 490, 508. , Capt. or Major, 506. Latch, Mr., 196, 421, 614. Latham House, co. Lancaster, 131. Lathorne, Capt. Thos., 509. Latin language, documents ivritten in, 216, 228, 387,406,613. Laud, Wm., Archbishop of Canterbury, 326 (3), 329, 343 (2), 361, 503. , , estate of, 388 (2), 490. , , nephew of, 326. , , plate, goods, cattle, &c. of, 343 (4), 361. , , servants of, 343 (2), 491. Lauderdale, Earl of, see Maitland. Laughton, Jno., 538. Laune, Jas., 121. Laurey, Thos., 289. Lavillette, Jean de, 610. Law, Committee on, 18, 413, 414. Law, Sam., 423, 599. , Capt. Thos., 562. Lawrence, Isaac, 564. , Jno., pass for, 555. , Capt. Jno., 504. , Rich., provost marshal general, 330, 421,4:i7. , apothecary, 358. Lawson, Capt., 294, 347, 479. , , company of, 448. Laxton, Thos., apothecary, 265, 291, 390,564' 583, 591 (2), 592. Lazenby, John, 405. Lieut., 284. Lea, Lieut.-Col. Jno.. 505. , Capt. W., 395. Mr., 349. Lead, 533, 540, 545. mines, 361. pipes, 119. Leadbeater, Joseph, 502. Leader, Wm., pass for, 530. League, the Solemn, 291. Leake, Eich., 555. Leane, Alonso, 542. Leat, Huet, 37, 52, 54, 357, 415, 422. Lecale, Viscount (Wingfield Cromwell, son of the Earl of Ardglass), 425, 559. Le Cane, Isaac, 596. Le Cerf, Jno., pass for, 531. Lechmere, Mr., 488. Ledgard, Mr., 298, 309, 336, 397. Ledison, '.Christ., alias Secretary Nicholas, see Nicholas. Lee, Eras., 343 (2), 361, 502. , , deposition of, 343. , , wife of, 361, 502. , John, pass for, 538. Lee Road, Kent, 602. , ships to, 337, 365, 532,567. Leeds, 314. Leeds Castle, Kent, 140, 147, 284, 302, 436. , Governor of, 419. , prisoners in, 419, 420. Legacy, Isaac, 280. Legate, Jno., 519. Legg, Wm., 483. , Col., 75,329. , wardrobe keeper, 57. Legh, Sir Thos., 320. , , daughter of, 320. Leghorn or Livorno, 107, 171, 190, 413. , trade of, 304. , travellers to, 530. Le Hunt, Col. or Capt. Eich., 100, 112, 114, 146, 150, 516, 574, 577. , , regiment of, 208. Leicester, Peter, 452. Leicester assizes, 19. ,Earl and Countess of, see Sydney. House, see Essex House.] Leicestershire, 186. , justices of peace of, 185,263. lands in, 93 (2;. , militia in, 5, 18, 263, 467, 468, 469, 470, 505, 613. , , Commissioners for, 290, 303, 449, 468. , , officers of, 467, 505, 513. , commissions for, 505, 513. , places ill, 185, 289, 517, 521, 556. , prisoners in, 283. GENERAL INDEX. 669 Leicestershire — cont. , residents in, 18, 126, 288, 453, 467. , travellers to or from, 263, 468. Leigh, Fras., 327, 502. , Alderman Hugh, 366. , Rich., 411. , , Marie, widow of, 411. ,Thos., 289, 521. , Capt., 208. ,Mr., 254. Leighton, Dr., 343. Leinster, Ireland, forces in, 586. , , arms, &c. for, 536. , garrison at, 370. , provost marshal of, 486. Leith, 554. , arms, &c. at or sent to, 369 (2), 439. , letter dated from, 477. , money sent to, 566. provisions sent to or from, 393,411, 464, 481, 500, 567, 599, 604, 608. , ships at, to, or from, 337,345,367, 378, 411, 447, 477, 498, 499, 562 (2), 563, 567. , ships of, 262, 477. , troops in or to, 324, 414. Koad or Harbour, 447. Leman, Wm., M.P., letter to, 240. , Sir., 295. Lennard, Francis, Lord Dacre, 549. , , pass for, 551. , Thos., pass for, 551. Lenox lands, co. York, auditor for, 414. Lensey, Thos., pass for, 545. Lenthall, Sir John, 169, 483 (2), 484. , Wm., Speaker of ParUament, 49, 62, 83, 85, 87, 94, 203, 218, 220,231 (2), 284 (2), 333 (2), 368, 473. , letters to, alluded to, 169,221 (2), 550. , warrant to, 566. LesUe, Alex, [Earl of Leven], 155, 320. Letley, resident at, 566. Letters, intercepted, 145, 225, 254, 293. Levant seas, the, 106, 107. Levant or Turkey Company, 121, 341. , agent of, see Bendish, Sir Thos. , answer of, 71. , consuls of, see Aleppo, Smyrna, and Tunis. , courts of, 41, 43, 189, 226, 227 (2), 303, 458. , dehts of, 42, 43, 189, 191. ...., factors of, 41, 189, 190, 191, 22.5, 226, 227, 303, 304 (2), 459, 460. , frauds upon, 305. , Governor of, 43. , , deputy, 43. ''''.''''' , husband of, 190, 227, 460. , , answer of, 190. .., letters of 41-44, 171, 189, 191 (3), 225, 227 (2), 303, 304 (2), 305 (2), 413, 458-460. Lovaut or Turkey Company — conl. , moneys of, 226. ...., papers of, 171, 190, 191, 225, 227 (2), 304 (2), 305 (2), 413, 458-461. , petitions of, 106-108, 114. , ships of, 41, 227. , ships to or from, 341, 379. treasurers of, 44, 189, 191,226, 304, 459. , , late, see Gough, Wm. Levellers, the, 47, 48, 89, 106. Leveson Castle, prisoners in, 289. Leveson, Sir Rich., wan'ant to, 541. Levingston, Sam., licence for, 557. Levistone, Jas., pass for, 541. , , wife of, pass for, 541. Lewen, John, 126. Lewis, Anne, pass for, 555. , Edw., 168. , , pass for, 543. , Rich. ,^82, 173. , Mr., pass for, 543. Leyden (Holland), books printed at, 2. , John of, 267. , travellers to, 531. Liberties of England, keepers of, see Great Seal, Commissioners of. Liberty or civil liberty, 243, 244. Lidcott or Lydcott, Col. Leonard, 109, 139, 254. 515, 539, 574. , , regiment of, 253 (2), 256 (2), 577, 596. Liddall, Hen., 80, 534. , Mary, 195, 200. , Capt. Thos., 171. Liddle, Thos., 613. , , Anne, wife of, 613. Light, Robt., 502. , , deposition of, 343. Lilburne, Lieut.-Col. John, 112, 126, 133, 140, 159. , Capt., 262. , Col., regiment of, 95, 97, 140, 580. LilUngston, Major Rich., 513. Limber, Jno., Navy victualler, letter of, 262. Limerick, Ireland, 289. , blockade of, 252. , garrison at, 294. , ships at, victualling of, 259. , troops in, 236. Lincoln, 149. Lincolnshire, 463, 474. , auditor for, 414. , gentry of, 196. , High Court of Justice in, 465. , lands in, 93. , justices of peace for, 479. , militia in, 378. 385, 392 (8), 410, 467, 479, 512,513 (,2). , , commissioners for, 283, 365, 378, 392 (2), 416, 450, 470, 479. 670 GENERAL INDEX. Lincolnshire, militia in — cont. , .officers of, 392, 470, 512, 513 (2). , , commissions for, 512, 613 (2). , places in, 479, 518, 520,557,566. residents in, 525, 541. , Vice-Admiral of, 145. Linodpe or Lindup, Jno., 196. , , pass for, 547. Lindsey, Earl of, see Bertie. Lindsey, Geo., 293. , Capt. John, of Camhridge, 511. , Capt. John, of Witliford, 511, 612. , Joseph, 446, 456, 466. , Robt., pass for, 551. , Col., 556. Linen, 215, 361. , importers of , 179. Ling, Mary, pass for, 548. Linton, resident at, 517. Lisbon, 94, 112(2) 116, 122,129,215,231, 286, 380, 423, 485. , agent at, 187. , English fleet at, to, or near, 25, 95 (2), 96 (2), 112, 11.5-117, 122, 125, 128, 142, 146, 172, 199, 200, 218, 230, 233, 251, 260, 294, 365, 396, 397, 554 ; see also Ships, southern squadron. , flag officers from, 445. , generals of, 334. , , , instructions to, 225, 231, 260, 263, 272, 285, 288, 334. , , , letters, &c. from, 230. , , , alluded to, 233, 334. , , , letters to, alluded to, 231, 330. , , men sent to, 238 (2), 239. , , men wanted for, 233 (2), 497. , , provisions, money, &c. for, 97- 99,129, 135(2), 136, 146, 172,229, 230, 233 (2), 239, 372, 497 (2), 498, 499,500. , victuals for, abuses in, 231,233. , merchants at, or trading to 11, 116. , paper dated from, 115. , port of, 115, 116, 122. , prisoners at, 485. , ships at, 116, 287, 347,426. , ships taken prize at, 334, 362. , ships to or from, 97, 115, 162,233 (2), 238, 239, 251, 260, 287, 294, 347, 352, 362, 365 (2), 374, 877, 380, 395, 396, 398, 399, 425, 427, 428, 438, 439, 444, 445, 496, 497, 498 (3), 554, 562 (2). , victuals at, 99. Lisle, Viscount, see Sydney, Phil. , Capt. Hen., 506. , .John, LordCommissioner of the Great Seal, and member ot the Council of State, 344, 425, 489, 526. , ,late Lord Lieut, of Ireland, 338. , , placed on committees, 18, 67, Lisle, John — cont. (3), 68, 118, 177, 215,272,325,368, 377, 436, 461, 484 (2). Lister, Col. Wm., 513. Litleton, Marg., pass for, 533. Liverpool, 59, 131, 168, 169, 290, 393. , arms and ammunition at, 406. Castle, 131. , collectors of prizes at, letter to, 362. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , customs officers at, warrant to, 541. garrison of, 59, 395, 543. , governors of, 184,296,406; see also Birch, Col. Thos. , port of, 139. , posts to, 108. , ships at, to, or from, 272, 273, 282, 296, 341, 362, 497. , ships of, 249, 273, 498. , , capture of, 107. , traveller to, 465. , troops at, to, or from, II, 497. Livesey, Sir Mich., 27, 33, 178, 337. , , letter to, 29. Livonia, traveller to, 11. Livorno, see Leghorn. Lixnaw, Baron of, see Kerry. Lloyd, Daniel, 222. , Sir Edw., license for, 561. , Capt. Evan, 509. , Hugh, 6. , Jenkin (messenger), 13, 75, 533. , Owen, 10, 19, 526. , Eich., 595. ,Dr., 156. , , wife and daughter of, 156. , Lady, pass for, 561. Lock, Matt., 576, 607. Lodge, Capt. Jno„ 506. Loftua, Adam, 7th Viscount Ely, 208. , Sir Adam, treasurer-at-war for Ire- land, 28, 82, 282, 308, 448, 569. , , accounts of, 94. , , deputy of, 448. , , warrants to, 577, 579 (2), 582, 585, 593, 604, 606. London, or the town, 70, 125, 168, 202, 235, 240, 257, 258, 273, 367, 450, 465, 484, 486, 492, 499, 503, 517, 520, 560, 602. , aldermen of, 282, 286. , , letter of, alluded to, 295. , , letters to, alluded to, 214, 261, 295,453,487. , , names of, see Park, Allein, Francis ; Pennington, Isaac; Andrewes, Thos. ; Stapley, Ant. Avery, ; Thomson, Maurice; Bafeman, Vicars, John ; Berkley. Wm. ; Violet, Thos. ; Bunce, Jas. ; Vyner, Thos. ; Koulkes, John ; WoUaston, John. Kenrick, John ; GENERAL INDEX. 671 London — cont. , arms sent to, 367, 402. , churches of, 453, 485; ,see also Streets and buildings in. , arms of Charles I. in, 485, 487. , auditor for, 413. , citizens of, 111, 267, 434, 473, 475. , city of, 155, 174, 393, 462, 464, 493. , , arms in, search, &c. for, 268. , , companies of, 408 ; also Mariners, 465, 558. Merchant Tailors, 335. Painter Stainers, 493. Parish clerks, 359. Shipwrights, 185, 203. , , halls of, see Goldsmiths', Haberdashers', Mariners', and Sur- geons' Halls. , , , , arms and portraits of Charles I. in, 453, 485, 487. , city of, gaardfor, 7,38,48, 65, 66 (2), 95, 98, 156. , , horses in, seizure of, 256, 263, 274. , , members of Parliament for, 294. , Common Council of, 137, 202. , constables of, 7. , danger to, 206. departure from, 198, 206, 211, 420. , dismissal from, 59, 60, 68,120(2), 213 (2), 259, 281, 463, 514, 516-521, 524, 528. , excise in, commissioners of, 429 ; see also Excise. , exports from, 525. , highways about, 3} ; see also Highways. , inhabitants of, petition of , 111. , King's agents in, 47. , lands, &c. in, 93 (3). letters dated from, 7, 41-44, 181, 189, 191 (3), 225, 227 (2), 233, 303-305, 326, 413, 458-460. , , alluded to, 294. , letters from, 486. , license to come to, or remain in, 253, 261, 272-274, 281, 282, 286, 288, 348, 389, 462, 539 (2), 540, 543, 554, 567. , lines of communication in, 52, 68, 518 (2), .526. , Lord Mayor of (1649-50, Thos. Foote), 184,247, 248, 286, 330, 331, 359, 367, 408, .533, 577. , , letter of, alluded to, 295. , .letter to, 19. , , alluded to, 81, 214,261, 295, 449, 453, 487. , , warrant to, 538. , ,(1650-51, Thos. Andrews), 568. , magistrates of, 441. , mails to or from, 223. .merchants of, 23, 71, 115,118,242, 334, 393, 408, 411, 444, 564; see also Merchants. London, merchants of — cont. , , goods of, 343; see also Mer- chants, goods of. , , names of, 90, 253, 279,334(2), 362, 440, 445, 450, 478, 544, 571, 572, 574, 576, 586. , , petitions of, 106, 115, 362, 438, , miUtia in, 64, 353 (2), 398, 400, 403, 404, 447, 449 (2), 451, 526. , , committees of, 48, 107, 108, 176 (2), 248, 261, 400. , , , instructions for, 92, 95. , , , letter to, 95. , , , warrant to, 553. , persons in or near, 25, 62, 92, 108, 115, 145 (2), 148, 149, 153, 187, 198, 232, 251, 252, 257, 279, 289 (2), 306, 341, 397, 425, 436, 437, 439, 446, 474, 485, 493, 519, 531, 534 (2), 542, 550, 554, 590, 598. places near, 274. poor in, 137. port of, 6, 35, 59, 396. ...., customs in, 35, 59,315 (2), 611. 283, ...., , officers of, 211, 254, 368, 379, 411. , , , warrants to, 525 2), 568, 626. , watchmen in, 215. prisoners sent to, 195, 360. prisons in, 195. , keepers of, 8. recorder of (Steele, Wm.), 55, 92, 130, 173, 187, 222, 438, 461, 477. , letters to, 19, 84. , warrant to, 538. residents in, 149, 16.5, 216, 240, 257, 514-523. robberies in or near, 442. Scotchmen in, 273. sheriffs of, 133, 331, 477. , letter to, 75. , warrants to, 539, 553. ships of, 172, 219, 228, 235, 238,265, 271, 283 (2), 284, 298, 302, 323, 329, 334, 336, 368, 372, 379, 386, 387, 405, 411, 500 (5), 503, 527, 529, 532 (4), 536 (2), 554, 559-562, 567, 570, 581 (2), 585 (3), 587 (2), 589, 594, 604; see also Ships, names of. , ships to or from, 96, 249, 253, 283, 298, 302, 307, 393, 396, 496, .548, 551, 558, 562. , travellers to or from, 4, 80, 124, 126, 134, 147, 152, 154, 160, 163, 216, 221^ 22.5, 233, 234, 248, 280, 288, 289, 294, 313, 314(2), 326, 331, 335, 339, 360, 365, 372, 373, 378, 380, 394, 425, 441 462, 473, 517 (3), .521, 523 (2), 537, .544, 546, 556, 559, 564 (2), 567. , troops in, to, or from, 419, 449, 480. , volunteers in, arms for, 309. , watchmen of, 7. 672 GENERAL INDEX. London, streets, buildings, and places in, 487 ; aho Aldermary, 520. Aldersgate, 517, 520, 521. Aldersgate Street, 55, 230, 449, 468. Artillery Ground, 596. Arundel House, Strand, 405. Axe Yard, 236. Backchurch, 517. Bennett Finke, 522 (?). Bishopsgate Street. 324. Blaekwall, 438, 500. Blue Boar, Holborn, 541. Bow Street, 533. Bowling Green, 85. Bridewell, 367. Bridge House, bakery at, 464. Buckingham House, 23. Bull tavern, Spring Gardens, 270. Chancery Lane, 267. Charing Cross, 127, 186, 540. Charles Street, 533. Charter House, or Sutton's Hospital, 18,31, 107. Cheapside, 540. , Mermaid in, 546. Chelsea, 23, 358. Christchurch, 514 (2), 520, 521. Clifford's Inn, 567. Clink Prison, keeper of, warrant to, 527. Compter, prisoners in, 533, 539 ; see also Poultry. , keeper of, warrant to, 533. Cornhill, 457, 520. Covent Garden, 389, 425, 521, 533. Cripplegate, 16. Custom House, see Custom House. Derby House, see Derby House. Doctors' Commons, 209. Drury Lane, 409. Duchy House, 254. Durham House, 15,23, 26, 156, 346, 353. East Smithfield, 372, 375. Ely House, 6, 366. Essex House, see Essex House. Exchange, 62, 261, 379, 517. Elect Bridge, 6, 27, 84, 526. Presh Wharf, 215. Golden Lion, 54, 520. Gracious St., 604. Gray's Inn, 516, 541, 507. Great St. Bartholomew's, 240. Gresham College, 247, 248, 541, 544. Guildhall, 466, 537. Gumey Ilouse, 569. Hatton House, 472. Hermitage, Wapping, 426. Holborn, 472, 487, 520, 538, 541, 567. London, streets, &c. in— co;?<. Holborn, manor of, 358. Hyde Park, 118, 127, 131, 184, 186, 215, 356. Lambeth, see Lambeth. Leadeuhall, 174, 544. Leicester House, see Essex House. Lincoln's Inn, 521, 550. Lombard St., 133. Long Acre, 483. Marshalsea Prison, see Marshalsea. Martin's Orgar's, 520. Mary parish. Milk St., 254. Marylebone Park, timber in, 495, 496. Mews, 15, 196. Milk St., 254, 518. Newgate, see Newgate. New prison, keeper of, 527. Old Artillery Ground, Shoreditch, 406. Bailej', 19, 526 (2), 527, 538. Swan, 520. Palace Yard, 480. Paternoster Eow, 259, 424. Paul's Chm-chyard, 261. Peterhouse, see Peterhouse. Piccadilly House, 263, 270, 449. Poultry, Counter prison, in, 75, 133, 475 ; see also Compter. Queen St., 409, 425, 623. Eadcliff, 275, 555. St. Andrew's, Holborn, 515, 516, 519, 520. Wardrobe, 520. St. Bennet's Sherehog, 520. St. Botolph's, Bishopsgate, 324, 514, 517,520, 521. St. Bride's, 516, 518. St. Christopher's, Exchange, 517. St. Clement Dane's, 267, 514 (2), 519. St. Denis Backchurch, 517. St. Dunstan's iu-the-West, 514, 516, 517, 520, 522 (2). St. Faith's, Southwark, 516. St. Giles'-in-the-Eields, 518, 523. St. Gregory by St. Paul's, 514. St. James's, see St. James's. St. Katheriue Creechurch, 519, 520, 521. St. Lawrence, Poultry, 515. St. Magnus, 523. St. Martin's-in-the-EIelds, 472, 510, 517, 519, 520. , churchwardens of, petition of, 468. Outwich, 520. St. Mary Avery, 518. St. Mary Bothaw's, 520. GENERAL INDEX. 673 London, streets, &c. in — cont. St. Michael's, Cornhill, 520. St. Peter's le Poore, 518, 519. St. Saviour's, 518 (2). St. Sepulchre's, 517. St. Swithins, weekly assessments in, 185. Salisbury House, 481. SaToy Hospital, see Savoy. Scotland Yard, 497. Shoreditch, 406. Snaithfield, 16. , East, 372, 375. Somerset House, 117, 288, 526. Spring; Gardens, 36, 58, 85, 211, 263, 270 (2), 286, 529, 531. Staple Inn, 567 (2). Strand, 26, 54, 405. Siitton's hospital, see Charter House. Tarthall House, 247. Temple Bar, 267. Tothill fields, 344. Tower, see Tower. Hamlets, militia of, 353,447, 451. commissioners for, 48,176, 197, 451. , warrant to, 553. Hill, 205, 558. , , Navy office at, see Navy OfBce. , , victualling office at, see Victualling office. Street, Two White Lions at, 366. Vauxhall, 345. Wapping, 148, 426, 555. Warwick House, 427. Whitechapel, 406. Church, 410. Worcester House, see Worcester House. London, John, 555. Londonderry, orDerry, garrison of, 590. , ship to, 602. , siege at, 264, 265, 590, 602. , troops sent to, 264, 265. Long Island, travellers to, 539. Long, Capt. Jno., 397, 398, 404,506, 513. , Walter, pass for, 565. , secretary to Charles n. , 88, 104, 111, 158,321,612. Loop, — , arms of, 303. Lopez, Don Sebastian, pass for, 442, 567. Lord's Day, observance of, 164, 206, 472, 549. Lords or Peers, House of, 241, 243, 292. Lorraine, Duke of, (Charles IV.?), 437. Loit, Sampson, 426, 454, 599, 601. Lothian, Earl of, see Kerr. Loudoun, Earl of. Chancellor of Scotland, see Campbell. LoughjSneilly, 177. Loughborough, Lord, see Hastings. Louthian, Col. Jas., license to, 553. , , wife and family of, 553. Love, Mary, 568. , Saml., information of, 314. Loveday, Wm., 343, 502. Lovelace, Fras., pass for, 539. Lovell, Jno., 514. ,Rich., 355,405. Lovett, Dorothy, pass for, 545. Lovingland, designs against, 248. , troops sent to, 253, 352, 461. Lovis, Capt. Rich., 512. Low Countries, trade with, 259. , travellers to, 271, 540 (2). Lower, Col. Phil., 508. Lowestoft, troops sent to, 461. Lowrey, Mr., 466. Lowry, or Lowie, Col. Jno., 508, 509, 512. Lowther, Sir Gerard, 373, 394, 601. I,ubec, ships of, 342, 353 (2), 371, 386, 471, 486, 488, 499. Lucas, Fras., 133, 542 (2). , Sir J., 293, 563,564. , Sander, 287. Lucie, Lucas or Luke, 121, 139, 481, 526, 540, 576, 589 (2), 600. Luddington, co. Wilts, 515. Ludlow, 561. castle, governor of, Capt. Bonnell, 85. Ludlow, Lieut.-General or Col. Edm., member of the Council of State, 10, 56, 148, 219, 376, 397, 404 (2), 405, 420, 443, 506, 597, 601. , , allowance to, 420, 426,464. , , placed on committees, 104, 126, 145, 156, 169, 222, 327, 346, 353, 379, 399. ,regimentof, 398,417, 426, 454, 599. , , sent commissioner to Ireland, 228 (2), 420. , , warrant to, 606. , Lieut. Philip, 398. , Major Wm., 506. Luffcin, Jane, pass for, 555. Lukin, Jeremy, pass for, 539. Lukins, Wm., 221. LuUs, merchant of Amsterdam, 345, 360. Lranley, Jno., 287. Lupton, Lieut. Thos., 512. Luxstat, ships at, 419. Lydcott, Col., see Lidcott. Lydd, Kent, residents at, 314 (3). , travellers to, 314. Lyme, 153. customs and subsidies in, 315-319. Lynn liegis, 1-3, 105, 454. , arms for, 474. U U 674 GENERAL INDEX. Lynn Kegis — cont. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , officers of, warrant to, 530. , excise commissioners at, 607. , garrison of, 141 (2), 462. , governor of, letters to, 2 (2). , inhabitants of, petition ot, 12. , mayor of, 392. , , letter of, alluded to, 6. , , letter to, 2. , militia of, 471. , commissioners for, 392, 406, 419. , , oiEcers of, 512. ,provisionsat, to, orfrom, 598, 601 (2), 604, 608 (2). , repairs at, money for, 230. , ships at, to, or from, 393, 463, 548 (2), 550, 551 (3), 553, 556. ships of, 552, 561 (5). , troops for, 462. Lyton, Mr., 539. M. Mabbott, Gilbert, letter to, 236. Macdonnel, Eandal, second Earl of Antrim, 100, 101, 463, 465 (3), 567. Mace, John, 300. , , letter of, 306. , , pass for, 541. , , wife of, pass for, 541. Mackarel boats, 137, 146 ; see also Fish and fishing. Mackie, or Mackay, Eobt., 323, 572, 602. Macleire, John, 610. Mackworth, Col. Thos., 131, 150, 158, 203, 306, 475, 505, 506, 509, 511. , Lady, pass for, 555. Madden, Major, letter to, 33. Maddison, Sir Ralph, 55, 483. Madeley manor, co. Stafford, 518 (2), 523. Madgwick, Capt. Ed., 611. Madrid, 136. , letter dated &om, 429. persons at, 209, 211, 253. Magazines, 275. , arms for, 256. , supplies for, 274. Mageson, Jno., 528. Maidstone, co. Kent, 281. Maidstone, Capt. Jno., 508. , Capt. Robt., 508. Mails, 222, 223 ; see also Posts. Mainwaring, Sir Phil., 203 (2). Maitland, John, second Earl of Lauderdale, 236, 266, 267,321, 439. Major-General, the, regiment of, 95, 140 ; see also Harrison, Thos., and Lambert, John. Malaga Road, 468. , ships'to, 239,242. , traTeller to, 552. Malbone, Major Geo., 510. , Capt. Thos., 510. Maleverer, Sir Thos., 120. , Col., regiment of,95, 141. , Lady, 565. Malgosbary, co. Gloucester, residents in, 288, 312. Malignancy, 388, 484. MaUgnant landlords, 24, 39 , 149. 442, 480. Malignants or disaffected persons, 2, 5, 137, 144, 145, 176 (2), 185, 193, 245, 257, 267, 321, 324, 364, 401, 462, 534 ; see also Government, enemies to. MaUett, Stephen, 555. Malliard, Veronica, pass for, 530. Malt, 64, 602. for Ireland, 174, 501, 526,527,530, 532, 537, 538, 540, 541, 544-46, 595. Maltiward, Capt., 506. Malyn, Capt., 589. Man, Isle of, 91, 169, 272, 290, 389, 405, 432, 497 (2), 543. Man, Capt. Jno., 504. Manchester, 131, 143, 168. ;, Earl of (Edw. Montague), 240. , justice of peace for, 188. , riots in, 40. , seditious preachers in, 187, 188. , storekeeper at, 131. Manie, Sir John, 167, 517. Manley, Justice, 26, 378, 483, 599. Manners, John, ninth Earl of Rutland, 150, 436, 437, 537, 563, 565. , Frances, Countess of Rutland, 35, 427, 436, 437. , Cecilia, Countess Dowager of Rutland, 523, 563. Manning, John, pass for, 529. , Rich., 378, 530, 595. Manors, lords of, 124, 361. , rectories, &c., money raised on sale of, 389. Manox, Sir Eras., 566. Manseragh, Capt. Jas., 514, 571. Mansfield, Capt. Thos., 504. , Lady, 563. Manuscripts, 401. Maplesden, George, 110, 114, 536. , Capt. Gervas, 510. Maps, 328. Marburie, Thos., 376, 452. Marcham, co. Bucks, 413. Mares, see Horses. Mares, Chris., 147. Marford, Major, Governor of Southampton, 411. GENEEAL INDEX. 675 Margate, 173. , ships from, 253. Margerum, Daci., 546. Margery, Capl., 350. Mariner, or Marriner, Nich., 17, 175, 542. Mariners, or Seamen, 25, 89, il02, 107, 135, 136, 155, 156, 183, 209, 219, 234,492, and casual notices of passim. , Act for relief of, 330. , disaffected and refractory, 102, 372. gratuities to, 17, 288, 362,401, 412. , impress'of, 9, 13, 110, 113, 114, 129 204, 205, 233, 238, 239, 262, 495 (2), 535, 553, 562. , , protection from, 52, 57, 242. , list of, 499. lost at sea, &c., 195, 200 (3), 219, 234, 296,307,362. , medals and rewards for, 29, 102, 269, 277, 291,327,351, 35.5,412. , mutiny among, 209,372, 498. , names of, 80, 110, 148 (2), 166 (3), 250, 265, 268, 287, 296, 361, 362, 386, 478, 492, 502, 516. , payments of, or for, 65,78, 209, 336, 338,405,499. , petitions of, 114,386, 392, 397,398, 400, 430, 462. , protections for, 242. , recall of, 26. , sick, maimed and wounded, 88, 91, 102, 148, 277, 297, 393 (2), 412, 431, 575. , , relief for, 29, 52, 94. taken prisoners, 392,398,401. , exchange of, 211. , victualling of, 454. , wages for, increase of, 17, 40. , want of, 146,233 (2), 492. , widows of, 110, 234, 239,386, 392. , , relief of, 23, 33, 51, 52, 94, 296, 297, 307, 330, 362 (3), 579. Mariners' company, 465, 558. , , charter for, 184, 198, 297. hall, 38, 149, 167, 198, 465. Markewick, alias Baldock, Wm., 353. Marlborough, Mayor of, 488. Marque and reprisal, letters of, 3, 17, 23 (3), 147, 166, 192, 199, 200, 278, 355, 359, 360, 379, 380, 381, 386, 388, 420, 563. , granting of, 19,23, 39,45,97, 122, 168, 249, 308, 309, 405, 419, 531, 532 (2), 544, 547, 548, 559 (2), 568 (2)- Marr, Thos., 530. Marriner, see Mariner. Marriott, Fras., 587, 591, 593, 594 (2), 596, 598, 603, 607. , Mr., 496. Marsden, Capt. Roht., 509. Marsh, Col. Jno., 510 (2). Marshal, Lord, of Scotland, 69. , see Provost Marshal. General of the army, 128, 548, Marshal, Lewis, 232, 235, 239. , Thos., information of, 314. Marshall, Jno„ of Eye, 591. , Marg., pass for, 556. Nich., 573. Marshalsea prison, London, keeper of, warrant to, 564. , prisoners in, 405, 564. Marsingale, Jno., warrant to, 529. Marston, Edw., 187. Hum., 213. , John, 26, 185, 218, 519. , (murderer), 55. Marten, Hen., account by 478. Martial affairs, committee for orders and pro- ceedings of, 276, 281, 292, 301, 309, 339, 351, 352, 394, 414, 424, 431, 441. or military law, 32, 126, 166, 183, 222, 471. Martin, Edw. D.D., 160, 173, 203, 314(3), 440, 517. Capt. Geo., 475, (2), 477 (3). , Col. Hen., member of the Council of State, 13, 125, 202, 298, 378 (2), 405, 432 (2). , , placed on committees, 2, 18, 132, 133, 143, 150, 165, 167, 273,290, 346, 353 (2), 391, 477, 484. , Wm., 567. , glassman, 446. , of York, 456, 479. Martyn, Lieut.-Col. Gabriel, 505. Marwood, Capt. Hen., 507. Mary, Princess Royal of England, Princess of Orange, 327, 415,437. Maryland, ships to, 238. Masham, Sir Wm., member of the Council of State, 10, 54, 56, 163, 184, 268,295, 442, 466, 468, 480, 489. , , placed on committees, 2, 18, 67, 68, 75, 76, 81, 167, 204, 205, 272, 273, 466,484. Mason, Capt. Benj., 391, 404, 421, 442, 614. , Col., 132. Mass, (royalist), 25. Mass, service of, 401, 463, 482, 483 (2), 484 (2), 487. Massey, R, certificate by, 205. , Major Gen., 232. Massie, Mary, pass for, 552. Massingbird, Col, Draynor, 513. Master, Edw., 419. Master of the ceremonies, see Fleming, Sir Oliver. Masters, Lieut.-Col. Ed., 505. Masterson, Capt. Jeremy, 510, 512. Matchfield House, co. Worcester, 194, 198. Mathew, Ann, 52. Matsou, Edm., pass for, .055. uu 2 676 GENERAL INDEX. Matthew, Hen., 525. Matthews, Col. Joachim, 504 (2), 509. , John., 573. , Capt. Tho's., 170, 175, 183. Mawdesley, Capt. Wm., 509. Maxwell, Capt. Robt., 520, 556. May, Adrian, 286. , Hen. letter of, 69. , Thos., 75,228,432. , , interment of, 432. Mayherne, Sir Theodore, de, 261. Mayhew, Thos., senior, 429. Thos., junior, 251,419, 429, 519. Maynard, WiUiam, 2nd Lord Maynard, pass for, 562. Mayne, Saml.,355, 374, 395. Mayney, Sir John, 159. Mayors, 58, 186 ; see also under the several towns. Mayres, Major, 44. Mazire, Pierre, pass for, 551. Meade, Rich., 503. , Capt. Roht., 610, 611. , , letters of, 104, 158. Meautys, Hercules, 127, 156, 516. , Mr., 173. Meax, Hen. pass for, 549. Medals, 401, 418, 419, 491. for seamen, see Mariners, medals and rewards for. , making of, 29, 447, 454. Medcalfe, Capt. Robt., 506. Mediterranean Sea, 121. Medway, sturgeon caught in the, 221. Melcomb regis., Dorset, prisoner at, 339. Melton, Mr., 26. Melyn, Wm., account by, 214. Menis, Sir Math., 503. Mercer, Capt. Fras., 582. Merchant, Robt., 551. Merchant adventurers, 22 ; see also Dutch, Hamburg, and Rotterdam Merchant Adventurers. company, 59, 121. , goods of, 554. , governor, &c. of, 59. , petition of, 75, 365, 415. , shii)K (*r, 68. sUaugers, 131, 181-183,257,354,584. Merchants, 21, 22, 33, 59, 130, 132, 166, 178- 1H2, 'iOl, 202, 210, 212, 312, 220, 314, .•!,)G, ••!79 (,2), 391, 408, 424, 442; see iihii Barbadoc?, Canaries, East Indies, Knfjlish, France, Guinea, Holland, Lisbon, London, and Zealand, mer- cliants. , afiairs of, 45, 130,403. contractors, 17. , foreign, 250. goods of, 242, 284,347, 379, (2), !549, .O.-.O, 551, 550, 500, 561 (2). losses of, 96. Merchants — cont. names of, 75, 86, 118, 137, 147, 149, 166, 172, 187, 199, 212, 302, 305, 314 (2), 329, 344, 353, 388 (2), 390, 397,405(2), 411,413, 478, 480,481, 490,491,518,521-523, 555, 563,568, (2), 570, 576, 589, 590, 594, 596, 597, 604. petitions of, alluded to, 9, 113, 121. , ships of, see Merchant Ships. Meredith, Rich., 468. Sir Robt., 373, 394. Merefield, Ralph, 502. Merest, Rich., 187. Meriett, Nath., pass for, 550. Merry, Jno., 583. Mersey island, 23, 176, 185, 461. , arms, &c.,for, 547, 570, 583. , fortifications at 579. garrison at, 527. , governor of, see Burrill, Capt. Wm. , granaries in, 526. horses sent to, 196,222, 229. , soldiers in, or for, 248, 309, 364, 382, 451. , stores &c„ for, 248, 450, 526, 527, 528. Merston or Morton, Jno., pass for, 546. Mervin, Mr., 236. Messengers, see Council of State, messengers of. Messerverie or Messervy, Capt. Fras., pass for, 534, 543. Metcalf, Wm., letter to, 191. Meyer, Albert, pass for, 541. Michel, Major Jno., 413. Phil., 44. Michelburne, Arth., 238, 240. Middleburg, letter dated from, 265. traveller to, 533. Middlesex, auditor for, 413. , justices of peace for, 27, 102, 188, 465. , lands in, 93. , militia in, 512, 513. , , commissioners for, 188, 328, 374, 435. , , officers of, commissions for, 512, 513. , places in, 4, 185,203,207, 274,517, 524, 558. , sequestration committee in, letter to, 99. , sheriffs of, warrants to, 526 (2), 527, 533. Middleton, co. Lancaster, 521. Middleton, John (General), 69. , Thos., 6,27, 55, 84. Mildmay, Capt. Anth., 170, 256, 257, 259, 274, 295 (2), 328, 344, 357, 368, 376, 415, 431 (2), 440, 441, 449, 467. , , instructions to, 257, 25S, 201. , , letters of, 331, 355. GENERAL INDEX. 677 Mildmay, Capt. Anth.—cont. , , wife of, 257. , Sir Hen., member of tlie Council of State, 10, 18, 24 (2), 54, 68 (2), 163, 165, 178, 194, 209, 211, 218, 221, 250, 254, 256, 257, 263, 295, 350, 366, 392, 395, 427, 45.5, 468, 472, 480, 484, 488. , , placed on committees, 17, 18, 37 (2), 54, 60, 67 (2), 68, 75, 81, 92, 104, 142, 145, 156, 165 (2), 177, 198, 204, 211, 215, 231, 344, 350, 353 (2), 364, 366, 368, 391, 403, 428, 434 (2), 438, 467, 468, 469, 472, 484. , Capt. John, 310,312, 313, 322(2), 327, 329, 330, 475. , Mr., 184. Jliles, Edw., pass for, 531. Milford Ha-pen, 139, 531, 536. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , ships at, 234, 417. , travellers to or from, 234, 472. , troops to, 426, 531, 597. Militia, 18, 62, 81, 89, 144, 173, 177, 256, 263, 308, 330 (2), 342, 345 (2), 368, 374, 385, 391, 392, 435, 446, 447, 453 (3), 593 ; see also under the several counties. , Act or biU for, 53, 54, 58, 130, 167, 283 (2), 367, 375, 422, 445 (2), 456, 475, 476, 490. ...., commanders-in-chief for, 223. , commissioners for, 19,118, 144(2), 176, 223, 283, 288, 289, 293, 327, 330, 421,445 (2), 453, 461,478. , , letter to, 456. , , licences by, 556, 557. , dragoons, 332-334, 340, 395, 449, 450, 452, 456, 461, 462, 467, 468, 504- 512. , foot, 283, 340, 364, 445, 450, 457, 466. , horse, 274, 283, 298 (2), 301 , 309, 330, 332 (2), 333, 340 (2), 342, 351, 353 (2), 363, 364, 367, 374, 375, 386, 395, 398, 404 (2), 416, 423, 436 (2), 443, 445 (2), 447 (2), 449-452,4.55-457,461- 463, 466-471, 473, 474 (2), 476,479 (2), 504-512. , mustering of. Act for, 108, 328, 330. , officers of, 19, 105, 298, 322, 468, 470,489, 504-512. , , commissions to, 19, 504-512. , instructions for, 36 (2), 37, 74, 81, 196, 211,281,289, 290,306,455, 456,462. , pay of, 283, 330, 452. , raising of, 301, 445, 452, 455. Jliller, Jno., 535. , Sir Nich., 164. Mills, Lady Philadelphia, 563. Milner, Tempest, 604. Milton, Kent, 120. , oyster fishery at, 358, 370. Milton, John, Secretary for Foreign Lan- guages to the Council of State, 2, 10, 142, 163, 213, 214, 286, 549. , , documents prepared by, 67, 216,479. Mil-ward, Jno., 535. _ Minehead, customs and subsidies in, 315-319. Mines, 182, 299, 334. Ministers, divines, or preachers, 5, 21, 68, 70, 150, 180, 205, 213 (2), 216, 217, 224, 231, 245, 247 (3), 249, 250 (2), 254, 289, 292, 309, 312, 331, 341, 353, 378, 385, 399, 410, 421, 428, 432, 462, 459, 580 ; see also Scotland, ministers in. , allowances for, 93. for the army, 141, 171, 210, 335, 336, 348 ; see also Carrill, Jos. , names of, 440, 472, 473, 475, 552, 554, 556-558, 568 (2). , seditious, 49, 50, 58, 62, 68, 73, 74, 75, 78, 187, 188, 256, 257, 259, 279, 280, 290,294, 301, 390 (2), 399, 412, 415, 427, 430, 432, 440, 442-444, 533, 534. Mint, the. Tower, 130, 179-182, 483. , Act for, 27. , assay master of, 469. commissioners or committee of, 29. , , letter to, 178. , , Est of, 17. , , proposition to, 14, 15. , , references to, 192,480. , disorders in, 168. , engraver for, see Simons, Thos. , master, or master worker in, 83, 130 168, 182, 583. , officers of, 130, 181, 553. , prices of, for coin and bullion, 180, 181. , propositions for bringing treasure into, 178-182. , warden of, 447, 480. Mire, Emanuel, reply of, 406-409. Mirk, Jas., 167. Misselden, Saml., pass for, 554. Mitchell, Major Jno., 458, 603. , Wm., 238. Mitton, Col. or Major-Gen., Thos., letters to, 4, 32, 312. Mohun, Honor, 429. Moiston, Jeremiah, pass for, 544. Molineux, Richard, Viscount Molineux, 389. Molins, late comptroller of ordnance for the London Militia, 526. Monarchy, arms of, 487. Money, casual notices of, passim. , Act for raising, 364. , exchange of, 182. , export and importof, 179-183. , proposal to raise the value of, 130, 178-183. seized as prize, 2 1 1 . Money, Eras., 207. 678 GENERAL INDEX. Monk, Col. or Major-General George, 258, 262, 383, 566. , .regiment of, 258, 283. Monmouthshire, lands, &c. in, 93, 518. Monro, Geo., 609. Monroe or Munro, Major.-Gen. Eobt., 289 (2), 382, 597. Montague, Edward, Earl of Manchester, 240. Edward, Lord Montague, 48, 566. prisoner, 5. Montgomeryshire, persons in, 109. , places in, 523, 561. sheriff, of, letter to, 109. Montrose, Marquis of, see Graham, Jas. , traveller to, 320. Montrosians, 309. Moodie, Sir Hen., pass for, 539. , Sam., 143. Moody, Major Jno., 506. Moore, Charles, Viscount Moore, 299. , Benedict, 237. , , petition of, 450. , John, 148. , Josh., 525. , Thos., 83, 84. , , pass for, 537. ,Thos. (seaman), 148 (2). Moore Place, Bettsworth, co. Surrey, resident at, 530. Mordaunt Henry, 2nd Earl of Peterborough, 567. Morden, Jno., letter to, 191. ,Wm., 519. Morecot, co. Eutland, 559. Morgan, Anna Maria, pass for, 542. , Capt.Edw. 259,519. , , pass for, 542. , Eliz., pass for 546. , John, 529. , Katherine, pass for, 542. , Maria, pass for, 542. , Mary, pass for, .542. , Serjt. Walter, 366. , Wm., license for, 560. Morlaix, merchants of, 33, 151. Morley, Lord, see Parker. , Col. Herbert, member of the Council of State, 5, 52, 81, 120, 125, 137 (2), 138, 162, 164, 187, 250, 342, 476, 526. , , placed on committees, 5 (2), 6, 18, 54, 56 (2), 81, 126, 128, 135, 142, 143, 145, 159, 167, 176, 338, 377, 477, 483, 484, 488. , Sir John, 461,468, 524,567. , Thos., 100. Morran, France, ship from, 235. Morrell, Hugh, 133, 463. Morrice, Capt. David, 508. Morrill, Capt. Thos., 469, 508, 513. Morris, Capt. Jas., 511. ....„..., Thos., 551. Morton, Jno., alias Merston, 546. , Wm., 591 (2), 600. Moseley, Mr., 8. Motcombe, co. Dorset, residents in, 280, 557. Motet, Egidius, pass for, 568. Moulins, Edw., 519. Moulsworth, Col. 552. Moulton, Capt. Rob., Vice-Admiral, 238, 239, 424, 495 (2), 503. Mounsel, Robt, 490. Mountacute, co. Somerset, resident at, 566. Mountneys, co. Essex, 519. Moyer, Samuel, 307, 429, 433. Moyle, Mr., M.P., 564. Moyse, Capt. Rich., 254, 294, 506. , , troop of, 421, 472. Moysse, Capt. Barnaby, 508. Mucklow, Jas., 518. Mules, Ensign, 393. Mulgrave Castle, 490. Muncton, Capt. Mich., 513. Munday, Edw., account by, 496. Munnings, Jno., 577. Munro, Major-Gen., see Monroe Munster(Ireland), 14, 77. , arms, &c., in or for, 251, 536. , Chief Justice of, 481. , forces in, 84, 240, 296, 531, 575, 591. , , money for, 435, 574. , garrisons in, 84. , postmaster for, 536. , president of, see Ireton, Hen. , ships from, 170. troops landed in, 63, 383,587. , , money for, 497. Murford, Hen., 608. , Major Peter, Governor of Southamp- ton, 223, 586 ; see also Southampton. Murray, James (?), Earl of Tullibardine or Tilebame, 321. , James, Earl of Annandale, 234. Murray, Mungo, Ucense to, 557. , Wm., 320. ,Mr., 167,294. , tailor to Charles I., 545. Musehamp, Christ., 281. Muscovy or Russia Company, 121, 237. , business of, 33, 51, 63, 84. , governor of, 5. merchants, 39, 542. Musgrave, Jno., 473 (2), 474, 477, 568. Musgrove, Jno., boatswain, 498. Musselburgh, 271, 307. harbour, 322. ships to, 307 (2). troops at, 305, 307, 324. , , provisions for, 271, 305, 307. Muster books, 224. masters, 224, 225. , instructions to, 224, 225. GENERAL INDEX. 679 Musters, Act for, 108 ; see also Army and militia, mustering of. , commissaries of, 139, 298, 593. ) Commissary General of, see Staynes, Dr. N. Namon, Eobt., 570. Nary, Narie, Naris, or Noris, Capt. Jno.,' 346, 359,511,512. Narrow Seas, ships in, 99. , Admiral of, 195. Nash, Pras., pass for, 559. Nation, the, see English nation. Nations, law of, 103, 116, 122, 242, 243, 380, 381, 386. Nauton, Lady, 286. Navigation, 107. Navy, 70, 110, 172, 179, 185; see also Ships, English Ships, and Fleet. , heef and pork for, dearness of, 60. , charge of, 303. , money for, 112, 389, 596. Office, Tower hill, 300, 498. officers, 28, 257, 297, 501. , horses of, 251. , wages of, 15, 501. stores, 119, 416, 424, 441, 497, 503, 548. , embezzlement of, 279, 492 (2), 496, 554. , supplies for, 67, 161, 206. , timber for, see Timber. , Treasurer of, see Vane, Sir Hen., jun. , deputy, Rich. Hutchinson, 94, 129. victuallers, 1 34, 355, 450, 503; see also Alderne, Thos. ; Gauden, Denis ; King, Thos. , , letter of, 262. , victualling of, 416,497, 502,503 (2) ; «ee also Hanvieh, Kinsale, and Yar- mouth, victualling at. , workmen for, impress of, 535. , , wages of, increased, 501. Navy Commissioners, 20, 52, 60, 61, 63, 79, 112, 113, 118, J19, 134, 140, 148, 162, 200, 205, 230, 233 (2), 237, 238, 260, 264, 272, 285, 287 (3), 344, 347, 348, 352, 356, 361, 398, 401, 416, 417, 424 (2), 435 (2), 439, 447, 464, 585, 611. , agent of, 172, 611. , agreement by, 450. , certificate of, 67. , , alluded to, 195,219. , clerk of, 17. , contracts with, 17, 610. , letters of, alluded to, 15,45, 56, 63,110,291,294,341,356. , letters, &c., to (Feb. 1650), 1 (2), 9 (2), 1(5. Navy Commissioners, letters, &c. to— cont. (March), 17 (2), 27,38-40. > (April), 82, 86 (2), 90,91, 94, 96, 110, U3 (2), 125, 129, 134, 135, 495. (May), 136 (2), 140, 142, 146, 151 (2), 157, 161 (2), 164, 170, 172, 496. , (June), 204,209,496, 497. > (July), 229, 233, 237 (2), 239 (3), 240, 252, 261, 262, 497. , (Aug.), 263, 272,275,296, 300, 305, 306, 313, 315-319, 497, 498. , (Sept.),322, 328, 341, 347, 355, 362, 364, 365, 498. , (Oct.), 372 (2), 374, 377, 386, 498, 499. , (Nov.), 441, 499, 500. , (Dec), 491, 500. , letters to, alluded to, 84, 135, 137, 146, 233, 303, 827, 361, 367, 401, 416, 471 (2). , orders of, alluded to, 135, i42. , orders or requests to, 20, 40, 79, 80 (2), 83, 84, 87,90, 91, 119 (2), 133, 135, 140, 391 (2), 441, 502, 503. , subjects referred to, 1, 3, 8, 15, 28, 194, 200, 219, 265, 275, 326, 329, 362 (2), 377, 393 (2), 398 (3), 399, 400, 403, 404, 406, 435, 440, 462, 491, 609. , warrant of, 541. , warrants to, 525, 527-529, 534, 539, 541-548, 552-556, 558, 560, 562, 564-566. , , alluded to, 80, 84. Navy Committee, 79, 96, 97, 98, 118, 129, 262, 303, 342, 416, 417, 423, 435, 454. , , attendances before, 502 (2), 563. , , chairman of, 326. , letter of, 500. , , alluded to, 99, 290. , letters to, 40, 63, 83, 87, 90, 99, 106, 195,259,279,424, 611. , alluded to, 112, 119, 288, 401 (2), 405. , orders of, 388 (2), 490, 501-503, 611. , orders to, 57, 97. , paper addressed to, 35. , reports of, alluded to, 445. , subjects referred to, 17, 91, 98 187, 195, 219, 223, 305, 329, 336, 354* 356,357, 455, 488. Navy and Customs, committee of merchants for regulation of, 116, 117, 177, 194, 27# 501. , clerk of, 224. , letter to, 210. , order of, alluded to, 210. , petition to, 326. Neale, Chris., 5 (2), 6, 26 (3). Neave or Neve, Major or Capt. Rich., 483, 504. 680 GENERAL INDEX. Needham, Capt. Isaac, 513. , Marchamont, 174. , , pension to, 174. , , treatise by, 387. Nelson, Eobt., pass for, .547. Nepliew, David, 29. Ness, the, 146. Netherlands, see Holland. Netherwaye, Eich., 532. Netley, Susan, 52. Netley (Hants), resident at, 523. Netter, Capt. Brett, 510. Neve, Major, see Neave. New Albion, see Albion. Newberry, Mr., warrant to, 525. Newburgh, James, Viscount Newburgh, 225, 254. Newbury, Rich., 586, 598. Newbury, co. Berks, 559. Newcastle-on-Tyne, 262 (2), 273, 392, 464. , arms, &c., sent to, 210, 237,268, 276, 369, 540, 545, 607. , arms from, 369. , boats built at, 464, 500. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , deputy treasurer at, 608. , Earl of, see Cavendish. , garrison of, 136, 138. , , troops in, 258. , Governor of, deputy, 221. , letter dated from, 236. , magazine at, 141. , merchant of, 336. , money sent to, 309. , persons at, 232, 271, 298, 302, 305. , shipmasters at, 397. , ships of, 283 (2), 526, 550. , ships to or from, 232, 262 (2), 470, 540, 548,550, 553,607. , stores for, 450. , trading with, 470. , troops to, 271, 358, 485. , wheat sent to, 210. Newcastle river, ships sent to, 225, 231, 236. New England, 183. , exports to, 520, 522, , Scotch prisoners, &c., sent to, 346, 397, 423. New Forest, co. Hants, 64. , steward of, 193. , , warrants to, 632, 556. ..^ , timber from, 193, 386, .532. , woodward of, 386. Newfoundland, 183. .„ fish, 469. (ishery, 8, 23, 45. , ships to, 17. 39, 532, 538. , traveller to, 516. Newgate (Loudon), 334. , governor or keeper of, 323. Newgate, governor of — cont. , , warrants to, 525, 527, 528 (2), 539. , prisoners at, or sent to, 18, 19,55, 56, 83, 84, 85, 91, 92, 95, 97, 130, 147, 159, 163, 176, 184, 187 (2), 192, 193, 198, 309, 323, 325, 368, 412, 426, 452, 488, 521 (2), 527, 528 (2), 530, 533 (3), 538, 539, 552, 554. Newhaven, ships to or from 242, 548, 551. Ne-mnan, Ant., 573. Newmarket, 470. Newport, Mr., 203, 306. Newport, Isle of Wight, 346, 486. , church of, 355. , treaty at, 244. Newsam, Geo., 410, 487. Newstead, co. Notts, 517. Newton, co. Cambridge, 288, 312. in Mackerfield, co. Lancaster, 522. Newton, Major Alex., 510. , Lieut. Col. Isaac, 506. , Peter, 573. Nicholas, Sir Edw., Secretary of State to Charles II., 88, 89. , , alias Ledison Christ,, letters of, 33,273,288. , , letters to, 69, 110, 158, 186, 223, 236, 265, 271, 293, 309, 320, 324, 351, 373, 384, 394, 414, 421, 437, 439, 481, 482, 612, 613. , , notes, endorsements, and papers by, 25, 26, 71, 81, 111, 158, 313, 415, 422, 611. , , warrants to, 52, 53. , , wife of, 223,322,422. , , sons of, 223, 414, 422. , Rob., justice of the Upper Bench, 72. NichoUs, Lieut. Thos., 508. , Capt., 143, 482; and see NicoUs. , , regiment of, 14. , pass for, 550. , Mr.,26 (3). (preacher), 75. Nicholson, see Stewart, Tiean. NicoUs or Nicholls, Capt. Augustine, 165, 176. Nishet, Jas., license for, 567. , minister, license for, 557. Nixon, Capt., 170, 330. Nobility, the, 70 ; see also Scotland, nobility of. Noel, Alderman Thos., 569. Noell, Martin, 474. , , receipt by, 445. Nonsuch Park, 498. , timber in, 495, 498. Noon, Thos., 572. Norfolk, 212, 463. , auditor for, 413. , coast of, ships on, 278. GENERAL INDEX. 681 Norfolk — cont. , gentry in, 306. , High Court of Justice for, see Nor- wich. (insurrection in, 447, 451,452, 454- 456, 462 (2). , troops sent to suppress, 449 (2). , lands in, 93, 501. , places in, 557 (2), 560. , militia in, 471, 504,506, 512. , , commissioners for, 293, 306, 387,455, 471,483, , , ofiScers of, 504, 506, 512. , , commissions for, 504, 506, 512. , prisoner in, 387. , rehellion in, 467. , rebels in, 466 (2). , residents in, 177, 521. , sheriff of, 468. , , warrant to, 527. , travellers to, 522, 538. , treasurers for casualties in, 232. Noris, John, see Naris. Norman, Alex., 581. ,Mr., 135. Normandy, traveller to, 482. Normington, Alex., 572. Norrice or Norris, Capt. Tobias, 579. , Capt. Thos., 30.3, 588. Norroy King-at-arms, Eyiey, Wm., 320. North, the, 425, 438, 465, 549, 551, 583, 584, 586, 589 ; see also England and Scot- land, north of. North or northern seas, 137, 149,167. , ships to or from, 361, 555; see also Ships, northern squadron. Northage, Fras., 555. Northampton, 88. , arms from, 581. , letter dated from, 205. Northamptonshire, 165 (2). , Committee of Accounts at, 205. , justices of peace of, letters to,7^, 106. , lands in, 93. / , militia in, 404, 436, 468, 473,505 (2), 510, 513. J , commissioners for, 303, 365, 374, 404, 436, 449, 468, 473. , officers for, 53, 68, 505 (2), 510, 513. , , commissions for, 453, 505 (2), 510, 513. , places in, 521, 522, 568. , traveller from, 488. Northern expedition, see Army, the, marching of to Scotland. Northfleet, Kent, 557. Northop, CO. Elint, 556. North Sea fish, 495. Wales see Wales. Northumberland, 352. Earl of, see Percy. Norton, Lieut.-Col., Major, and Capt. Benja- min, 340, 508, 511. , EUnor and children, pass for, 533. , Sir Eich., 487. , Mr., 176. Norway, King of, (Frederic III. of Demnark), 236. Norway, 236, 250 (2). Norwich, 6, 13, 199, 454, 455, 463. Castle or gaol, 80, 463 . , keeper of, warrant to, 534. , prisoners in, 6, 387. , Earl of, see Goring, Geo. , High court of justice in, for Norfolk and, 461, 463, 465^68, 472, 474, 481, 488, 604. , , clerks of, 467. , , commissioners for, 464, 468, 474. , , counsel for, 465. , judges of, 466 (2), 468, 470. , , solicitors for, 467, 468. , , steward of, 466. , mayor of, letter to, 4. , militia in, 504, 510. , , commissioners for, 455. , , officers of, 455, 504, 510. , , , commissions for, 504, 510. Norwich, Sir John, 205. Norwood, Ales.., 419. Nott, Sir Thos., 126, 143 (2). Nottingham, arms from, 582. Castle, 18,251. , garrison of, carriages for, 583. , governor of, see Poulton, Capt. Thos. , troops sent to, 386. Nottinghamshire, auditor for, 414. , lands in, 93. , militia in, 118, 119, 331, 350, 395, 506, 512. , commissioners for, 8, 118(2), 303, 331, 395. , , officers for, 118 (2), 506, 512. , , , commissions for, 506, 512. , place in, 517. Nowell, Philip, 442. Noy, Ml-., (royalist), 154. Nuhy, Capt. Nich., 119, 575. Nutt, John, 145. Nye, Mr., 171, 286. 682 GENERAL INDEX. 0. Oasby, Ann, 80. , Thos., 80. Oatmeal, 77, 208 (2), 282, 570. for Ireland, 77, 139, 530, 531, 541, 576, 580, 589 (2), 600. Oats for Ireland, 532, 570. for Scotland, 254, 258, 283, 584, 590 (4)- Oblivion, Act of, 180, 292. O'Brien, Marrough, Baron Inchiquin, 235, 236, 267. , Elizabeth, Lady Inchiquin, 273, 289. , , son of, 269, 284. Obstructions, removal of, committee for, peti- tion to, 195. OdenseDs, Jno., 4. Offley, Gabriel, 518. , Jno., 160, 176, 184, 199, 204, 216, 274, 356, 397, 403, 518 (2), 523, 546 (2), 548, 550, 551. , Thos., 300 (2), 305, 306. , Mrs., 184. OgaU, Audrey, pass for, 541. Ogle, Lord, (Hen. Cavendish), servant of, 358. , Capt. Hen., 509. , Capt. Jno., 511. , Scotch minister, 568. Oil, 134 (2), 136, 173, 366, 428, 560. Okeuden, Hugh, 241. Okey, Col. John, 65, 169, 451. Oldfield, Benj., 483. , , letter of, 483. Oldham, preacher at, 442. O'Neale, Aaron, 534. ,Dan., 236,309,321. , James, 534. , Margaret, pass for, 534. , or O'Neile, Owen Roe, 245, 321. , Hugh, his nephew, 321. Opie or Opey, Nich., 102, 311, 474. Orange, William, prince of, 236, 289, 415. , , death of, 419. , , soldiers of, 327. , Mary, princess of, princess royal, 327, 415, 437. , , sister of, see Elizabeth, princess. Ord, Jno., 527, 538. Ordnance, cannon, or guns, 8, 16, 52, 56, 141, 50, 174, 268,367,369,372, 381(3), 454, 455, 488, 497, (2), 499, 525, 526, 531, 540, 551, 604 ; see also Army, Scotland, | and Ireland, guns or ordnance for. I Ordnance — cont. , brass, 174(2), 176,369,378,438,450, 456, 480, 486, 491, 492, 529 (2), 531 (2), 534,538 (2), 547, 551, 564, 572, 579, 580, 594. , carriages for, 526, 551. , contracts for, 381, 438, 454, 480. , delivery of, .538(3). , embezzlement of, 492 (2). , founding of, 34, 106,529 (2), 531 (2), 578, 579 ; see also Gunfounders. for ships, 526 (2), 527, 528, 529, 530, 531, 534, 535, 537, 538, 540, 547 (3), 553, 554, (2), 559, 561, (2), 564. , iron, 176, 378, 430, 438, 480, 547. , Lieutenant and treasurer of, see Har- rison, Major General. office. Tower, 117, 174, (2), 353, 367, 372 (2), 379, 382, 386, 406, 424, 491, 560, 577. , messenger of, 150. , paper dated from, 454. .officers of, 34, 80, 83, 86, 117,129, 135, 141, 174 (3), 194, 195, 218, 261, 262, 269, 293, 369, 381, 386, 402, 425, 426 (2), 443, 446, 454, 480, 491, 496, 499,526, 577,579. , , extra pay for, 255, 274,586,592. , , imprests to, 174 (2). , , letter of, alluded to, 275. , letters to, 52, 86,129. , , , alluded to, 100, 112. , warrants to, 161, 166, 262, 526- 531, 534-49, 551, 552, 554-59, 561, 562, 564-68, 592. , , , alluded to, 249, 286, 323. on or for ships, 16,53, 129,135,140, 193, 367, 872, 378, 386, 391, 503, 528- 531, 538 (2), 562. , want of, 20, 134. , proof master general of, 544. , proving of, 596. stores or gunner's stores, 80,83, 85, 86, 108, 112 (2), 117, 125, 141, 218, 228, 251, 261, 291, 369, 372, 400, 425, 432, 433, 438, 448, 486, 487, 493, 497. , account of, 448, 454. , delivery or issue of, 248, 249, 276, 331, 339, 363, 369 (5), 381, 450, 485, 527, 528 (2), 534, 535, 542, 544, 547, 548, '551-55, 558, 561, 562, 568 ; see also Arms. , payment for, 402, 438, 486, 487, 493, 570-608, passim. , survey of, 76. .transferor removal of, 174 (2), 176, 301, 381, 386, 389, 402, 4.56, 531, 534, 544,547. , unservicoable,276,456, 547, 571, 578, 580, 606. , want of, 63, 128, 228, 338, 353, 367. warrants for, book of, 262. Ordnance committee, 1, 2, 18, 34, 56, 83, 104, 131, 141 (2), 165, 197, 218 (2), 223, 268, 480, 545, 573. GENERAL INDEX. 683 Ordnance Committee — cont. , attendances 'before, 282, 373. , contracts of, 94, 95, 372,448. , orders and proceedings in, 146, 248, 249, 255, 286, 306, 307, 312, 323, 369, 386, 426, 486. , order of, alluded to, 367. , orders to, 85, 441. , references to, 23 (2), 44, 46, 60, 85 (2), 86, 92 (2), 104, 105, 112, 128, 137, 147 (2), 1.50 (3),) 174 (2), 175, 193 (2), 197, 205, 211,213, 217,219, 221, 223, 230 (2), 248, 254, 256 (2), 259, 268, 274, 276 (3), 277 (2), 280, 282, 284, 290 (2), 293, 298, 301 (3), 307, 323. 330, 338, 352, 356, 363 (2), 367 (3), 373, 375, 381, 382 (4), 385 (2), 400 (2), 401, 414, 423, 424, 427, 430 (2), 438 (2), 444, 446, 448, 4,52, 457, 470, 471 (2), 474, 478, 479, 486, 487. , reports of, to the Council of State, see Council of State, reports to, , treasurer of, 252. Orford, ship of, 152. Orkney, 224. , letters dated from, 61, 69. Orleans, traveller to, 223. Orme, Lieut.-Col., 506. Ormond, Duke of, see Butler, Jas. Onnskirk, 23, 40. Oshorne, J., account by, 418. , , pass for, 542. , Phebe, 430. , Wm., 598. Osier, Eoht., 567. Ostend, 302, 308, 341. , persons in, 486, 542. , ships to or from, 313, 442, 549, 553, 558,561. traveUers to, 538, 542, 544, 550, 555. Oston, Fred., 338. Otferston, John, 360. Oudarsa, John De, 352. Oure, Eoht., 194. Overton, Edw., pass for, 559. , Col. Eobt, governor of Hull, 127, 193, 206, 213 (2), 423. , , regiment of, 543. Owen, Capt. Ahra., 507. , Fras., merchant, 253, 257, 519. , John, minister to the Council of State, 30, 171,216,217, 336,472. , , allowance to, 348. , Col. John, 377, 590, 591, 593. , Eich., 512. , Simon, pass for, 548. Owlton, Suffolk, 557. Owner, Geo., 518. Owre, Capt. Edw., 510. Oxford (town), 128. Castle, 128, 187, 547. Oxford — cont. citadel at, 144, 175, 187,547,578. , , money for, 248, 411, 421 (2). , Countess dowager of, see Vere. , excise officers at, 429. , gaol at, 187. , garrison of, 261, 283, 284, 525, 547. , Governor of, see Kelsey, Lieut.-Col. prisoners in, 187. , Star in, 37. troops in, 128. (University), scholar of. 306. Oxfordshire, auditor for, 413. , justices of peace for, 430. lands in, 93 (2). , letter from, 83. , militia in, 105, 346, 363,375,386,470, 505,507, 511. , , commissioners for, 54, 81, 83, 105, 270, 280, 290, ,337 (2), 346, 363 (2), 375 (2), 386. , , , letters to, 36,37,82,254. , , officers for, 34, 36, 83, 505,507, 511. , , , commissions for, 505, 507, 511. , ministers in, 280, 473. ,placesin, 82, 173, 254, 261,515,518, 519, 524. , residents in, 337. , sequestrations in, commissioners for, 429. , troops in, 249, 475. Oyer and terminer, commissioners of, 162, 179, 218,239. , letter to, 92. Pacey, Capt., 63, 337, 338, 345, 495. Pack, A-lderman, letter of, 611. Packer, Wm., 187. Packet boat, see Post. Paddington, Wm., 221. Padstow, customs' officers at, warrant to, 541. Page, Gresham, 271. , John, 386. Mary, 371, 386. , SirEichard,321. Thos., 59, 120,516. , Wm., 495 (2). , master in Chancery, 101. Paine, Jno., see Payne. , Phineas, gratuity to, 333. Painted chamber, see Westminster. Painter or Payuter, Paul, 334, 336. stainers' company, 493. 684 GENERAL INDEX. Painters, 420. Palatine, Elector, (CharlesILouis), 289. Palgrave, Thos., 121. , , account by, 414. Palmer, Jas., 306. Jeoffiry, or Jeoffi-ey, 537, 563, 566.' , John, 530. , Thos., pass for, 561. , , wife and family of, pass for, 561. , Mr., pass for, 560. , clerk to the committee for Regula- tions, 274, 279. Palmes, Wm., 447. Paltock, Jno., 209. Paper Office, 165. , keeper of, Randolph, Ambrose, 133. staining, art of, 493. Papists, 194, 289, 525, 530, 539, 614; see also Recusants. , proceedings against, 2, 60, 195, 528. Parchment, 120, 121. Paris, 182, 192, 294, 612. , letter dated from, 612. , letters from, 26, 351, 482. , Louvre in, 482. , travellers to, 271, 320, 351, 384. Parish clerks, neglect of, order on, 359. company, 359. , warrant to, 560. Parker, Henry, Lord Morley, 583 (2), 584. , Rob., letter to, 55. , Capt. Thos., 504. or Barker, 119. of Kent, 145, 173. of Staffordshire, 395. Parkhurst, Mr., 84. Parkins, Geo., 358. Parks, Edw., 215. Parliament, or the House, 2, 5 (2), 8-10, 13- 15, 18, 25, 33, 36-38, 40, 84, 107, 115, 122, 123, 138, 140, 150, 154, 156, 173, 174, 179, 191, 200, 222, 223, 237, 243, 244, 246, 249, 257, 295, 310, 311, 326 (2), 328, 331, 335, 340, 346, 347, 355, 364, 369, 371, 381, 384, 387, 390, 403, 404, 408, 417, 426, 429, 432, 433, 440 -442, 454, 474, 485, 502, 527(2), 528, 548, 559, 567, 683 j also casual notices, passim. , Acts or bills in, 3, 4, 8. , , alluded to, (Feb. 1650), 1-3, 5 (2), 9, 10 (2), 13 (2), 16. , , , (March), 18, 20,23, 24 (3), 26, 27, 29, 31 (3), 33-35, 37-40, 40, 49 (2), 50, 53, 54, 58 (4), 60 (2), 02, 05 (2), 07, .528. , , .(April), 72, 73 (2), 76, 84, 80, 87, 89, 90, 97, 100 (2), 101, 108, 116, 125, 133, 134, 534, 535. , , , (May), 137, 138, 144, 145, 148, 149 (2), 150, 157 (2), 100, Parliament, Acts or Bills in, alluded to — cont. 101, 164, 167 (4), 171, 173 (2) 175, 177, 180-182, 544, 546. , , , (June), 185-187, 192, 196, 197,198, 200,203,206,213,217 (3), 232, 233, 517 (2), 549. , , (July), 229, 239, 240, 242, 248-250, 256 (2), 518, 519, 613. , , (Aug.), 263 (2), 268, 270, 272, 273, 277, 282-284, 297 (2), 298 (2), 301, 308, 557. , , , (Sept.), 320, 322, 330 (2), 332, 333, 338-341, 344, 350, 364, 365. , , , (Oct.), 367, 370, 375 (3), 379 (2), 385 (2), 389 (3), 390, 392, 400, 401, 405. , (Nov.), 410-412, 417, 421, 425, 428, 435, 436, 439, 442, 444- 446. , , , (Dec), 453, 454, 456, 457 (2), 462-465, 475, 480, 488, 494. , , publication of, 58, 00, 62. , adjournment of, 169. , affection to, 311, 383, 390. agents for, abroad, see Ambassadors. , appointments by, 216. , attendance at, 49, 111, 340. , authority of, 20, 376. , audience with, 480 (3), 481. ,book of, 484. , clerk of, 17, 89, 379. , commissioners, &c. of, 154. , committees of, 181, 210. , debates in, alluded to, 178. , declarations of, 89, 216 (2), 217,218, 220, 222, 228 (2), 242, 243, 250, 252, 254, 308, 312, 325, 326, 438, 551 (2). , defence of, 197. , designs, speeches, &c. agamst, 17, 111, 256, 263, 425, 528, 539, 549. , disaffection to, 47, 48, 200, 385. , dispatches to, referred to, 225. , grants of money by, 195, 590. , guards of, 38, 48, 05, 65 (2), 95, 98, 105, 254, 419, 449, 480. , history of, 432. house, 460. , information to, 112. , instructions of, alluded to, 228. .letters of, alluded to, 5, 89,94, 216, 218, 220. , letters to, alluded to, 150,217, 221, 308, 368. , meeting of, 565. .members of, 11,15, 29,35,62, 120, 219, 222, 228 (2), 24U, 243, 280, 281, 295, 369, 442, 473, 501, 549, 564. , obudieuce to, 151, 538. , orders in, (Feb. 1649), 5, 9, 10, 15 (2). (March), 17, 22, 29, 35, 46, 53, 59, 60, 67 (3). GENERAL INDEX. 685 Parliament, orders in — ront. , , (April), 72, 89 (2), 94, 97, 100, 104, 111, 112 (3), 116, 117. , , (May), 136 (2), 144, 164, 166, 177, 183. , , (June), 187, 191, 197, 198 (2), 202, 203,211 (3), 213, 216,217 (2), 220 (4). , , (July), 228 (3), 229, 231,240, 241,249, 250, 258 (2), 260. , , (Aug.), 263,268, 276,283,284, 300, 308, 310, 312. , , (Sept.), 322, 329,333 (4),335- 341, 344, 345, 353, 356, (3), 368. , ..,..., (Oct.), 369, 389-391, 397, 403, 406. , , (Nov.), 415, 425, 428 (2), 430, 434, 437 (3), 443, 447. , , (Dec), 457 (3), 465 (4), 472, 473, 475, 480, 489 (2). , orders, ordinances, &c. of, alluded to, (Feb. 1650), 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12. , , , (March), 17, 21,27, 28 (3), 46, 51, 54, 55, 58 (2), 62 (2), 65, 72. , , (April), 83, 98, 114, 120, 124-126. , , , (May"), 148, 149, 156, 157, 171. , , , (June), 192 (3), 193, 197-199 (3), 205,210, 212, 216,217 (3), 219, 221, 222. , , , (July), 228 (3), 232, 251, 255-257, 259 (2), 261. , , , (Aug.), 272, 282, 284, 293, 295. , , , (Sept.), 326, 327, 333 (2), 342, 349, 351, 363, 355. , , , (Oct.), 370, 371, 379, 383, 385 (2), 388-390, 392, 394, 400, 404.(3). , , , (Nov.), 410-412. 415- 418, 420 (2), 421, 425, 427, 428, 434, 436 (2), 438, 440, 444 (2), 446, 614. , , (Dec), 451-453,' 464, 468, 469, 472, 473 (2), 475-477, 482, 484, 489^91, 502, 543, 544, 566, 603, 606. , orders of, contempt of, 4. , , distribution of, 149, 173. , paper from, 17. , persons in arms against, 135, 145 (2), 220, 462. , petitions to, alluded to, 44, 111. , power of, 38. proceedings of, 111,255, 527. , propositions made to, 181, 502. , references of to, or reports from the Council of State, see Council of State, references to by Parliament, and reports of to Parliament. , references of, to Tarious committees, 195, 219. , reference to, 368. reports and requests by the Council of State, see Council of State, reports and requests of to Parliament. Parliament — cont. , request to, 388. , resolutions of, alluded to, 263, 301, 342, 344, 353. , safety or security of, 59, 156, 197, 293, 349. , salutes to, 161, 534, 541. , service to, 102, 241, 285, 432. , speaker of, see Lenthall, Wm. , subjects referred to, 393, 417 (2), 418, 419; see also Council of State, references of to Parliament. , thanks of, 231, 333 (2). , votes of, alluded to, 112, 116, 249, 432, 448, 501, 502. warrant of, alluded to, 94. Parliament (future), 25. Parratt, Hum., pass for, 564. (prisoner), 73, 81. Parrett, Jas., mariner, 110. Parry, Capt., letter to, 329. Parsons, Edm., 515. , Eliz., 55. , Col. Lawrence, 508 (2). ,Thos., 531. , Sir Wm., 601. Partington, Capt. Thos., 509. Passage, oatmeal sent to, 600. Passanger, alias Brabbins, see Brabbins. Passengers, search of, 81, 82. Passes or safe conducts, 156 (2), 214, 221 (2), 232, 236 (2), 278 (2), 327, 378, 388, 425, 525, 526, 528-568. , alluded to, 4, 68, 81, 82, 158, 213, 250, 256, 327, 378, 388, 434, 442, 465, 473, 483, 489. Patswick, CO. Essex, 556. Pattie, John, 429. Paul, Geo., pass for, 559. , alias Saul. Minister, 443 (2), 481. Paulet, John, Marquis of Winchester, estates of, accounts of, 93. , , Marchioness of Winchester, payments to, 93. Pauncefoot, secretary to the Committee for Accounts, letter to, 88. Paunceforth, Tracy, 467. Payler, Geo., ordnance officer, accounts by, 454, 496. Payne or Paine, John, 56, 238, 298, 571, 585, 587. , Mahaliel, 535. , Thos., 345. Paynter Paul, see Painter. Peace, the. Commissioners of, see Justices of Peace. Peach, Bdw., 302, 349. Peake or Peke, Capt. Edw., 510, 513. Marshal, 348. Pearle, Wm., 190, 413. Pearls, bags embroidered with, 232. Pearse, Jas., 504, 507. 686 GENERAL INDEX. Pearse, Lieut.-Col. Eich., 504. Pearson, Capt. Math., 506. Peas for Ireland, 501, 527, 532. Packet, Marm., 41. , letter to, 43. Peder, Toby, 601 . Pedigrees, 494. Peers, Jno., Mayor of Heston, co. Middlesex, 185. Peers, House of, see Lords. Peke, Capt. Edw., see Peake. Pelham, Peregrine, 298. , Capt. Rob., 505. , Capt. Wm., 384, 521, 591 (2). Pember, Capt. Pras., 509. , Michael, 515. Pemberton, John, 483. ' Pembroke, Earl of, see Herbert. Pembrokeshire, place in, 516. Pencester, see Penshurst. Pendeunis, 89, 413, 457. , captains at, 414. Castle, 108, 144 (2), 148, 172, 175. , governor of, see Waller, Sir Hardress. , prisoners in, 32. , garrison of, arms in, 457. Penelope, Eliz., pass for, 535. Peniall, Anne, 167. Penn, John, 5G1. , Capi. Wiu., Vice-Admiral on the Irish coast, 27, 209 (2), 232, 237, 256, 265, 269, 399, 411, 412, 485, 497, 501. , , letter of, 235. Pennell, Capt., pirate, 249. wife of, 249. Penuifather, Capt. John, 65, 76, 87, 99, 514, 572. Pennington, Alderman Isaac, Member of the Council of State, 11, 105, 137, 176, 341, 398, 485. , , placed on committees, 18, 81, 196. Pennoyer, Wm., 23, (2), 150, 199, 200, 340, 356,452,536,548,571, 573, 577, 578 (2), 581, 583, 588. Penruddock, Edw., 173, 442. Penshurst or Pencester, 256, 257. , residents in, 257, 258, 263. , travellers to or from, 2 j 7, 258, 274, 409, 440, 441. Pentlow, justice of peace, co. Northampton, letter to, 106. Penwarne, Capt. Ihos., 512. Penyon, Math., letter of, 492. Percy, Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, 11 (2), 295, 351. , servant of, 409. , Joceline, Lord Percy, 265,437. Pcreveelc, Lient., 127, 575. Perkins, Rich., 12. ,Thos., 38. Pershall, Sir John, 159, 160, 176, 184, 204, 249, 346, 356, 522, 546 (2), 548. , Lady, 184. Persons, Capt. Jno., 115. Pert, Hen., 519. Perth, 266, 609. Pest houses, 438. Pestill,Wm., 377. Peter, or Pietier, Claes., 345, 360. Peterborough, Earl of, (Henry Mordaunt), 567. Peterhouse ("London), 169, 196, 247,272. , keeper of, 165, 247. , warrant to, 533. , prisoners in, 59, 85, 90, 105, 117, 137, 145, 148, 159, 166, 167 (2), 205, 218, 247 (2), 249, 292, 352, 442, 517, 533. Peters, Wm., 564. , (minister), 466, 469, 472 (2). Petratt, Jas., pass for, 540. Petre William, Lord Petre, estates of, 247. , , , account of, 93. , Mr., 226. Pett, Christ., 501. Geo., 505. , Peter, sen., Navy Commissioner, 100, 134, 141, 260. , , letters of, 140,492 (2). , , letters to, 113, 128,220,393. , Peter, jun., master shipwright, 338, 341, 386, 498, 500, 555 (3). , , certificate by, 497. , , petition of, 326. , Phineas, sen., of EatclifF, 275 (2), 509. , Phineas, jun., of Chatham, 251, 274 275 (2), 279. Pettus, Sir Jno., 308, 555. Petty emptions, 569. , , treasurer of, see Venn, Col. Petworth (Sussex), 357, 446. , resident at, 409. , , traveller to, 409. Pevensey, co. Sussex, ships from, 558. Peyto, Col. Edw., 507, 512. Phaire, Lieut.-Col., 269. Phcsant, Azarias, 519. Thos., 535. Philips Norton, co. Somerset, 522. Phillips, Edw., license for, 566. , George, 57, 300 (2), 571, 584. , , letter of, 305. , Griffantius, 7, 37, 39, 45, 629. , Hon., 26, 528. , Capt. Isaac, 30, 398, 559. , Josh., 581. , Thos., 275,555. Capt., 9. , (royalist), 153. Phipp, Jas., 526. Phipps, Lieut.-Col. Robert, 507. GENERAL INDEX. 687 Phipps, Commissary, 452, 538, 540, 545, 548, 549. Pickering, Sir Gilbert, member of the Council of State, 10, 38, 46, 119, 126, 137, 165, 178, 186, 199, 207, 449, 481. , , placed on committees, 2, 18, 67, 92, 198, 228, 231, 271, 272, 273, 436, 469, 476, 488. , Jas., 443, 531, 532. , Capt. Wm., 508. , Capt., pass for, 537 (2). Picks, Edw., 325, 332, 520. Pictures and prints, 117, 183, 329,453 (2), 484, 487, 519. Pidcocke, Mr., 248. Pidgeon, Mr., keeper of the wardrobe, 312. Pierce, Sir Edm., receipt by, 209. , Mark, 527. Pierrepout, Fras., 286. Pierson, Lieut. Mat., 508. Pietier, Claes, see Peter. Piggott, Sir Eich., 145, 288. Pigot, Bevis, surrey by, 495. ,Hen., 500. , Rich., 190. , Thos., 190. , Wm., 419. Pike, Capt. Martin, 512. Pike makers, 573. Pile, Lady EUzabeth, 289. , Rich., 153,154. Pilkington, Sir Lionel, 429 (2), 430, 462, 476. , , father of, 430. Pinchbeck, co. Lincoln, 519. Pinchkam or Pinckcombe, Thos., porter at "Whitehall, 8, 184, 325. Pindar, Sir Paul, 47, 89. , , funeral of, 324. , residence of, 324. Pine, Col., see Pyne. Pipe, (royalist), 154. Piracies, 64, 121, 147, 159, 187, 193, 204,282, 290, 359, 395, 445, 479. Pirates, or sea robbers, or rovers, 3, 68, 102, 103, 107, 108, 116, 122, 123, 177 (2), 199 (2), 203, 204, 249, 252, 269, 272, 291, 330, 341, 374, 375, 386, 392, 395, 423, 474, 488, 497 (2), 545, 548, 561. , keeping of, 232. , proceedings against, 29, 91, 145 (2), 232. Pitt, Edw., 273. , John, carpenter, 137. , , payments to, 576, 581, 596. , Rich., gunfounder, 34(2), 438,439, 529 (2), 531 (2), 571. Place, Edw., gunner, 539. , Capt. Edw., 3, 506,508. Plague in Ireland, see Ireland, plague in. Plantations, English abroad, 100, 346, 438, 502. Plantations — cont. , committee for, 100. , prisoners sent to, 438. , travellers to, 6, 346. Plate, 257, 258, 343 (4). Play, Thos., 221, 222, 229, 232. Plomer, John, 1 64. , Capt. Thos., 510. , Serjeant, 186. Plunmier, Capt. Thos., 509. Plummerfield, Capt. Thos., 509. Plumstead, Capt. Eras., 509. Plundered ministers, committee for, 58, 143, 231,261. , references to, 205,247 (2), 483. Plunkett, Capt , 279. Plymouth, 26, 28, 38, 89, 125, 135, 144, 149, 151, 164, 242, 260, 311, 348 ,495. , ammunition, &c. sent to, 541. , collectors for prizes at, 220. , corporation of, 28. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , , officers of, 338. , , warrant to, 547. fort and island, governor of, see Upton, Major. , fortifications at, 213. , garrison at, provisions for, 428. , letter dated from, 142. , letter from, 39. , mayor of, 140. , certificate by, 172. , , letter to, 28. , militia at, commissioners of , 348. , , officers of, commissions for, 511. , prisoners at, 291, 351. ,.., provisions at, 450, 590. , residents in, 149, 311, 329, 600, 608. , ships at, 220, 233 (2), .338 (2), 390, 401,496 (2), 497, 502. , ships of, 541. , ships to or from, 125, 146,161,162, 172, 173, 204, 238, 239, 287, 311, 313, ,370. , , victualling at, 125, 134, 135, 142, 146, 151, 157, 172, 173, 200, 220, 233 (2), 260, 313, 495, 496, 497 (2), 498, 503. Sound, ships in, 363. Poingdexter, Mr. 294. Pointon, co. Chester, 563. Poland, 69, 534. Pollen, Capt. Jno, 512. Pomeranian wools, 22. Pomfrett, Rosamond, 73. Ponsonby, Col. John, regiment of, 458, 603, 604. Pont, Mr., 272. Pookcr, Laurence, 517. Poole, 153, 298, 475, 522. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. 688 GENERAL INDEX. Poole — onnt. , gaiTison of, 274, 277, 443. , , arms for, 274, 556 (2). , governor of, see Reed, Lieut.-Col. , mariners of, 481. , ships of, 522, 563 (2), 593. Poole, Capt. Christ., 524, 603. Poor, the, 107. , work for, 72, 402. Popery, 292. Popham, Col. Alex., member of the Council of State, 7, 13, 143, 144, 148 (2), 184, 397,438,462, 511, 530. , , placed on committees, 3, 18 (2), 143, 468. , , regiment of, 144, 333. , Col. Edw., general at sea, 7, 97,99, 110, 112, 113, 129 (8), 135, 136, 151, 152, 419, 429, 439, 444, (2), 495, 496. , , instructions to, 97, 104, 118, 121, 127, 132, 134, 167,411. , , letters of, 91,94, 113,125, 134, 236, 200, 495, 496, 500 (3). , .alluded to, 15, 146(2), 231,365. , letters to, 134, 142, 161. , , , alluded to, 127, 152. , , statement by, 438. , , warrants of, 525, 534, 535, 538, 565, 566. Popish army in Ireland, 246. delinquent, 421. hopes, 246. interest, 246. priests, 371. recusants, 435 ; see also Recusants. uses, estates made oyer to, 81. Porlock, CO. Somerset, 556. Porteer, ,Tno. Johnson, 359. Porter, Anne, pass for, 547. Lady Diana, 329. , , daughter of, death of, 329. Porting, Eoht., 175, 542. Portiugton, Roger, 187. Portland, 565. Castle, 323, 566, 572. , , repair of, 293,886, 594. , Earl of, see Weston, Jerome. , garrison of, 352, 38G. governor of, 175, 206, 269. , prisoner at, 422. Road, ships in, 400. stone, 558. , timber for, 193. Port Longoser, 294. Portsham, co. Dorset, 515. Portsmouth, 63, 161, 205, 242, 313, 495, 499. , arms, ammiinitiou, &c. sent to, 546, 551, 559, 504, r,79. , bailiff of, warrant to, 555. Castle, timber for repairs of, 193. Portsmouth^coni. , clerk of the cheque at, 542. , defence of, 294. dock, master caulker at, 194, 547. , fortifications at, 462. garrison, 298, 352, 555, 559. , goTernor of, see Whetham, Nath. , magazine at, supplies for, 531, 559. , navy commissioner at, see Willoughby, Col. Wm. , navy surgeon at, 102. , officers at, 600. , persons at, 88, 142, 152, 162, 329. , prisoners at, 275, 291, 293, 296, 297, 351, 555. , provisions at, 450, 608. , ships at, 261, 274, 307, 361, 427, 444, 535. victualled at, 146, 161,252,328, 496, 499. , ships to and from, 135, 146, 161, 274, 313, 405, 406, 491, 498, 562. , shipwrights at, 110, 133, 536,542 (2). , storekeeper at, warrant to, 552. , timber sent to, 297. , travellers to and from, 495, 555. , Vice- Admiralty at, surrogates of, 313. , victualler or victuals at, 135, 136, 146, 157, 328, 496, 503. Portugal, King of (John IV.), 94, 96, 102- 104, 115, 116, 123, 132, 1.34, 199, 212, 231, 334, 356, 380, 395, 396. Portugal, 72, 116,231 (2), 275, 330, 336,341, 344, 347 (2), 367, 370, 371, 379, 380, 381, 448. , agent at, 94, 11 5, 184 (2), 212, 231, 412. , coasts of, 336, 356. , English prisoners in, 334 (2), 401, 40.5,412,415 (2), 416, 485, 521. , kingdom of, 115. , merchants imprisoned at, 231. trading to, 121, 336, 347,353, 358, 379, 411, 436. , ministers of, 396. , minister of, sent to England, 468,472, 473. , money of, 129. , money taken up or paid at, 122,127. 128. , ports of, 102, 103, 117, 123. ships at, 231, 285, 291, 299. , ships of, 104, 128, 396, 439. , ships or fleet to or from, 12, 97, 106 212, 336, 347, 356 (2), 334, 403, 429, 500, 501, 559; and see Lisbon, English fleet at. , , generals of, 336. , travellers to or from, 334,468, 470,521. , treaty with, 103. Portuguese, 470. , captures by, 396, 602. goods, 274, 339, 356, 363, 373,377, 379, 380, 381, 396, 404, 439, 558 (2). GENERAL INDEX. 689 Portuguese goods — cont. , ships laden with, taken prize, 334, 339, 370, 381, 396, 412, 428, 439, 448,471 (2), 472. merchants, 288, 380, 403, 412. nation, 116, 381, 396, 428, 439. prisoners, 401,403,405,415,416, 471, 559. reprisals, 389. Post or packet harks, 7, 26, 56, 61, 62, 108, 139-141,455, 515, 536. , masters of, -warrant to, 540 ; see also "Withering, Thos. committee, 306. Postmasters, 38, 53, 108, 139, 536. Posts or mails, 38, 54, 56 (2), 106, 114, 135, 160, 222, 223, 251, 278, 328, 364, 370, 437, 478, 482, 501. , manager of, see I'rideaux, Edm., At- torney-general. Pottecary, Lieut.-Col. Jierome, 505. Potter, Thos., 596. , Col. Vincent, 306, 307, 580. , Wm., 596. Pottey, John, 559. Pottle, Jas., pass for, 559. Potts, Capt. Saml., 574. Poulton, Capt. Thos., governor of Nottingham Castle, 100, 150, 176, 506, 583. Povey, Thos., 149, 516, 541. Powder, see Gunpowder. Powell, Hugh, Auditor of the Exchequer, ac- count by, 413. , Hugh, deputy treasurer of the fleet, 122, 495. , Jas., Tictualler at Bristol, 76, 171, 291, 368, 383, 528, 529, 536, 575, 576, 595. , , letters of, alluded to, 76, 457. , , letters to, 62, 79, 99, 495. , , alluded to, 114, 206, 208, 462. , , warrants to, 537, 571. , John, 38. , Capt. Wm., alias Hinson, 513. Pownall, Capt. Ralph, 509. Pragrose, Mr., 593. Pratt, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 505. , Mrs., 542. Praunce, Ant., 149. Preachers, see Ministers. Preice, Rich., navy victualler, letter of, 262. Prentice, Major Saml., 504. Presbyterian interest, 245. Presbyterians, 7, 20, 69-71,245, 273. , desires of, 25, 26. Presbyteriate, 244. Presbyteries, 70, 245, 246, 609. Prescot, Capt. Edw., 510. , Capt, 12. President of the Council, Lord, see Bradshaw, John. Presteign, co. Radnor, 54. Preston, co. Lancaster, 40, 236, 266, 267, 359. , post from, 278. Prettyman, Jno., 503. Price, Col. H., 71. , John, 165. , Cornet John, 509. , Capt. Lewis, 508. , Capt. Rich., 508. , Capt. Rich., of the Rebecca, 152, 161, 498. , Roger, 148. , Col. W., opinions of, 69. Prichard, Capt. Hugh, 509. , Roger, 518. Pride, Col. Thos., 54, 127, 147, 382, 503, 578. , regiment of, 95, 128, 141, 537 (2). , , warrant to, 529, 531. , Thos., 450. Prideaux, Edm., as Attorney-General, 65, 92 132, 149, 173, 187, 188, 201, 216, 248 251, 289, 320, 410, 464, 476. , , , letter to, 237. , , ; references to, 353, 366, 378,410,425. , , as manager of the Posts 38 (2), 54, 56 (2), 73, 85, 108, 139, 140, 278, 515 (2), 536. , SirW., 154. Priest, Josias, pass for, 546. Priestley, Jno., 410. Priests, 194, 371, 427, 487, 528 (2), 533 (2). Prigg, Nich., letter to, 285. Princes, 7. Princess Royal, see Mary. Pringle, Alex., license for, 557. Printing presses, 76 (2), 185, 186, 515, 517, 519, 535. Printon, Rich., 582. , , Mary, wife of, 582. Prints, see Pictures. Prisoners, 62, 212, 550 ; and casual notices of, passim. , examination of, 270. treatment of, 85, 88, 132 (2), 410 416, 418, 421 (2), 533. , trial of, 162, 218, 239. Prisoners of war, 162, 163, 220 (2), 356 526, 527; see also Scotch prisoners, and Scilly and Portugal, prisoners in. > exchange of, 17 ^2), 31, 57, 91, 9.5, 133, 196, 211, 228 (2), 247, 278, 329, 330, 334, 354, 406, 412, 416, 431, 448, 454, 470, 534. , , maintenance for, 57, 405, 429. taken at sea, 293, 387, 392, 401, 410 448. X X 690 GENERAL INDEX. Prisons, keepers of, warrant to, 550 ; see also London prisons, and the several prisons. Privy Council of Charles II., 88. Prize goods, 334, 335, 339, 366, 377, 381, 405, 406, 413, 428, 439, 569. , collectors of, 102, 102, 104, 204 220, 241 (2), 265, 323 (2), 334, 351, 352, 355,377, 406, 411, 428,497, 527,, 569. , , letter to, 146,362. , orders to, 29, 51, 55, 57, 88, 234 (2), 362 (3). , , payments by, ordered, 33 (2), 35, 80, 102 (3), 200 (2), 221, 222, 234 (2), 269, 291, 296 (2), 307, 351, 362 (3), 393. , payments to, 587'(2). , , references to, 35, 124, 219, 327, 338, 339, 348, 362 (2), 366, 413, 429, 471. , reports of, 102, 250. , , , order on, 204. , , waiTants to, 553, 560, 563, 575, 579, 584 (2), 589, 591, 597, 602, 560 607. , collectors of, late, 39. , commissioners for, 296. money, 52. office, 221, 469. , letter dated from, 212. ships, or prizes, 19, 96, 102, 124, 176, 204, 225, 230, 232, 2S5, 236 (2), 239, 241, 250, 252, 255, 269, 278, 284, 285, 296 (2), 307, 309, 312, 313 (2), 334, 835, 339, 342, 348 (2), 354, 359, 360- 362, 366, 370, 377, 381, 388, 396, 406, 412 (2), 427, 428, 439, 471 (2), 475, 477, 478, 482, 488, 499, 501, 527, 587 (2) ; see also Ships, names of, Eliza- beth and Mary. , capture of, 57, 86,88, 96,97, 106, 219 ; see also Ships, capture of. , sale of, 116. , tenths of, 33, 222, 296, 393 (2), 398. Progers, Harry, 321, 482. Protections, see Council of State, protections of. Protestants, 254. Prouse, Wm., 300. Provost-Marshal, the, 36, 46, 241, 357,361, 526. Prynn, Wm., 550 (2). Pryor, Rich., 191. Prysey, Capt. Jas., 508. Public faith hills, 482. ministers, 310. moneys, 370. revenue, see Revenue. Treasury, 418. Puckering, Jane, 53, 54, 168, 203. Puckle, Bdw., 522, 592. Pudeble, Dan., passfor, 531. Puleston, John, Justice of the Common Pleas, 73, 464, 466. Pullen, Chas., 91, 95. PuUin, Mr., 282. Purchas, Wm., 525. Puref oy, Col. Wm., member of the Council of State, 10, 55, 213, 250, 269, 308, 331, 332, 336, 359, 507 (2), 512, 513. , , placed on committees, 2, 3, 5, 6, 17, 18 (3), 26, 173, 177, 198, 199, 203, 205, 215, 272, 273, 306, 310, 428, 466, 472, 473, 474. Purston, Rich., 185. Purvis, Capt. Rich., 238, 302, 313, 336, 585. Pury or Purie, Thos., junr., 7, 37, 39, 45, 529. , Capt, 322. , , company of, 105. Pye, Robt., account by, 413. , Sir Robt., 531. Pyke, Joseph, 302. , Capt. Robt., 509. Pyle, Sir Seymour, 560. Pyne, or Pine, Col., 58, 175, 364, 442. , Mr., 379. Q. Quarles, Lieut.-Col. Jas., 509. Quartermaster-General, 526. Queanby, co. York, resident at, 506. Queen, the, see Henrietta Maria. Quittington, Mildred, pass for, 542. R R.D., 233. Radcliffe, Sir Geo., 289, 294, 482. , letters of, 309, 320, 373,437 481. , , Lady, wife of, 322. Radford, Capt. Wm., 523, 602. Radnorshire, place in, ,^4. , resident in, 6. Raggat, prisoner, 253. Ragley, co. Warwick, 420. Ragusa, 71. Rainborow, Major Wm., 11. Rainsford, Hen., 320, 482. Raleigh, Carey, license for, 559. Ramage, Mr., 480. Ranee, Capt, Wm., 582. Rand, Wm., 500. Randall, Capt. Thos., 510. , Wm., 555. Randolph, Ambrose, keeper of the papers at Whitehall, 133. , Capt. Jno., 85, 229, 230, 533. GENERAL INDEX. 691 Randue, Gab., 355. Ranshall, Sam., quartermaster, 335. Eatcliffe, Thos., 278 (2). , , wife of, 278. Eathborne, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 310, 364. Eattenburj-, Capt. Geo., 348, 511. Eaven, Edw., 131. Eavenseroft, Thos., 204. Eawlins, Eobt., 496. (prisoner), 130. Eawlinson or Rawlenson, Leonard, 223, 232. Eawson, Capt. Nehemiah, 513. liaylfiy) Capt. Jos., 504. Rayner, Capt. Edw., 469, 513. Read, Capt. Nich., 38. , Sir Thos., 337. Reade, see Reed. Reading, 378, 389. Reason, Edw., 529. Rebellion against Parliament, 177, 269, 453, 467. Eebels (King's party), 92, 269. (Parliament party), 111, 115, 116, 474. Eecords, 121, 201, 286; «ee a?so Tower, re- cords in. Rectories, glebe lands, &c., money raised on sale of, 389. Recusancy, 150. Eecusants, 2, 435 ; see also Papists. Eedding, Capt. Jno., 512. Eedler, Capt. Eobt., 508. Redley, co. Chester, 547. Eeed or Reade, Lieut.-Col., Governor of Poole, 58, 274, 277, 298, 442, 475, 556, (2), 587. Rees, Mr., 420 . Reeve, Capt. Robt., 511. , Major Wm., 510. Reeves, Mark, pass for, 549. , Col., see Eyves. Regiments, see Army. Regulation or Regulators' Committee, see Navy and Customs, regulation of. Com- mittee for. Reinolds, see Reynolds. Religion, 25, 71, 186, 242-245, 292, 384, 394, 435. Rennolds, John, 488. Renethlloyd, co. Montgomery, resident at, 561. Renley, Ant., 30. Reprisal, letters of, see Marque and Reprisal. Eeshier, Dan., 528. Eetailers trading as merchants, 179. Eevenue, the public, 413. , charges on, 45, 106, 257. Committee, 35, 45, 100, 105, 148, 150, 167, 170, 328,529. , , letters to, 24, 58, 106. , , , alluded to, 292, 440,441. Eevenue Committee — cont. , references to, 184, 295, 371, 469,481. , , secretary to, — Couzins, 39. , , warrants of, alluded to, 292, 326. Eeynes, Eobt., 8. Eeynolds, John, of the Mint, 469. , Col. John, 308, 310 (2). or Eeinolds, Theod., 587, 591, 593, 594 (2), 696, 598, 603, 607. Thos., 239. , Capt., 499. , Commissary General, 593. Ehenen (Holland), letter dated from, 481. Ehenish wines, customs on, 315. Ehett, Wm., license for, 556. Ehodes, servant to Charles IL, 321. Rice, Mr., pass for, 543. Rich, Robert, Earl of Warwick, late Lord Admiral, 31, 39, 61, 133, 151, 194, 237,241,279, 551. , , secretary of, 279. , Henry, late Earl of Holland, insur- rection of, 229, 230. ,Eobert, Lord Eich, 237, 372, 450, 549. , Thos., 520. , Capt., 140. , Col., 151,222,455,468. , , regiment or troop of, 38, 95, 127, 470, 575. ,Mr., 192. Eichard II., King, 201. Eichards, Capt. Edm., 506. , John, 219, 230,235. , Col. Solomon, 83, 84, 98, 99, 208, 515. , , payments to, 572, 573. , , regiment of, 208. Richardson, Thos., 1. Eichaut, Sir Peter, 65, 532. , sons of, 532. , Mr., 137. Eichmond, Duke of, see Stuart, James. Eiddall, John, 85, 100, 118, 120(2), 159,163, 371,378. Riddell, Sir Thos., 430, 565. Eider, Mr., 477. Eidge, Capt. Jonathan, 366, 510. Eidgley, Dr. Luke, pass for, 536. Eidgway, Wm., 572. Eigby, Alex,, baron of the Exchequer, 73. , Lieut.-Col. Joseph, 509. , Mr., jun. (Lancashire) 34. Eigmarden, Quartermaster Christ., 334. Eiley, Eoger, 405, 406. , Wm., see Eyley. Rippon, Capt. or Major Thos., 143, 271?, 276, 328, 332, 392. , , commission to, 3-34. , , troop of, 328, 350. XX 2 692 GENERAL INDEX. Eippon, Capt. or Major Thos., troop of — coni. , , .officers of, 332, 334-, 335. , , , pay of, 282, 370. , Lieut. Wm., 334. Eirelt, Thos., see Rjvet. Eiver, the, see Thames. Kivers, Jno., pass for, 549. Roach, Hen., letter of, 262. , Thos., 686, 598. , Wm., 498. Eobartes, John, Lord Eobartes, 52 (4), 56 (3), 64, 81, 514. , , letter to, 14. Bobberies, 442. Roberts, Capt. Edw., 301, 379, 381, 382, 470, 479, 586. , Hugh, 563. , Mary, pass for, 542. , Wm., 85, 426. ....,,.... Capt. Wm., proofmaster, 402. , , allowance to, 331 (2), 387. , , warrants to, 544, 587, 589j , Sir Wm., 157, 188 Robinson, Alex., 556. Major Edw., 505, , Hen., 120,478. , , observations by, 182. , John, 329, 340, 388, 389, 490, 491. , .letter of, 326. , note by, 327. , , Luke, member of the Council of State, 452,461,474,476,484. , , placed on committees, 18,454, 468, 483, 484, 488. Wm., pass for, 545. , Major, Goyernor of Taunton Castle, 294, 594. , Mr., 55, 64. of Scarborough, 248, 332, 455, 470. Rochdale, 40. Rochelle, persons in, 7. Rochester, 145. , aldermen of, reference to, 233. , brazier at, 492. , fishermen of, 222, 229. mayor of, 222, 229. Kock, Ambrose, 268. Kockby, Col., see Eookbie. liockingham Castle, 205. Rockley, Fras., pass for, 558. Kodncj-, Sir Edw., 338, 371. Tlodrigues, — , 360. Roe, see Rowe. lioebuck, Mr., 492. , , son of, 492. Roj.fi_i's, Abigail, 514, 542. , And., 85, 1U2. , Chris., 04. ,Wroth, Governor of Ilercford, 150, 175. , Lieut. -Col., 463. Rolfe, Capt. Wm., 511. Rolle, Henry, Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, member of the Council of State, 117, 120, 438. , letter to, 6. , , placed on committees, 18, 183> 484. , ", reference to, 395. , Capt. Maurice, 507. Rookbie or Rockby, Major or Col., 346, 358. Rookwood, — , priest, 533. Rolls, the, clerk in, 121. Rolph, Major, 148. Roman Catholic, 528. letters, 127. Romney, Kent, person in, 512. Eoper, Anna, pass for, 545. Anth., executor of, 358. , William, pass for, 545. Rose, Capt. Jno., 512. , Rich., 131 (2). , Capt. Thos., 507. Eoseworm, Lieut.-Col., 469. Rosin, M., 527. Eoss, Jno., 327. , Captj. Jno., 359. Eoss (Scotland), 345. Rosseter, Rich., 358. Roswell, mmister, 250, 256, 217, 259, 385. , , warrant to, 552. Rotterdam, 182, 293, 428. .Merchant Adventurers at, 212. 217, 327. , persons in, 233, 279, 293, 345, 411. , ships of, 345 (2). 532. , ships to or fi-om, 225, 554, 562 (2). , travellers to or from, 225. 535, 639, 547, 665. Eouen, 223. , ships at, 553. Eoundkettle, Hen., 536. Eouper, Wm., pass for, 562. Rouse, Col. Anth., 124, 606. 512, 537. Rowden, Capt. Wm., 5U6. Rowe, Capt. Jno.. 508. , or Roe, Col. Owen, 24. , Wm., pass to, 539. Wm.. scoutmaster general, 62. 251, 286, 290, 500. , .'.warrant to, 632. , Mr., 3.03, 472. , , allowance to, 353, 358. Rowlands, Eowland, 564. Rowles, Col. Robt., 504. Rowley, Peter, 287. Royalists. 70 ; see also Charles II., party of Eozer, Bdm., reply of, 406-409. Rudyard, Jno., pass for, 552. Rue, Edw., 168. , John de, 354. GENERAL INDEX. 693 Rupert, Prince Palatine, general at sea for Charles II., declaration of, 115, 116. , captures by, 429. , , fleet or ships of, 7, 11, 12,99, 102, 103, 115, 116, 235, 245, 294, 297, (2), 380, 381, 396, 428, 429, 438, 479, 482. Rush-worth, Dan., 529. , Jno., secretary, 247, 322. , , certificates by, 306, 307. Russell, Hen., 503. , Col. Rob., 139, 446, 515, 539, 576. , Thos., pass for, 538. , Lieut.-Col. Thos., 504. , SirWm., 145, 540. Clerk of Subsidies and Customs, ac- count by, 214. Russia, Emperor of (Alexis Michaelowitz), 5. Russia Company, see Muscovy Company. merchants, 39, 642. , ship to, 542. Ruthven, Patrick, Earl of Brentford, 266, 267. Rutland, Earl and Countess of, see Manners. Rutlandshire, militia in, 340, 505, 509, 511. , , commissioners for, 340 (2), 449. , , officers of, 505, 508, 511. , , , commissions for, 505, 508, 511. , places in, 557, 559. , sequestrations in, 340. , troops in, 214. Ruttlesden, Suffolk, 143. Rye, 320; see also Corn. for Ireland, 77,131, 532. Rye (Sussex), custom '^ and subsidies in, 315- 319. , customs' officers at, 314. , garrison at, 137, 164, 549. , mayor of, 434. residents at, 313, 314. , troops from, 128, 213, 591. Ryley or Riley, \Vm., consul at Aleppo, 42, 44 (2), 191, 525. , "Wm., clerk of records in the Tower, 391,476. , , , payment to, 455. , , as Norry King-at- Arms, certifi- cate by, 320. Ryves or Reeves, Col. Wm., 13, 14, 23, 34, 45, 51, 55, 62, 64, 76, 79, 83, 99, 109, 119, 296, 339, 514 (2), 530,571. .regiment of, 296, 531, 532,571. Ryi'et, or Rivelt, Thos., 392, 406. S. Sackville, Edward, Earl of Dorset, 155, 3J8. , , authority from, 3.jy. , , receipt by, 358. , , servant of, 358. St. Albans, 515. St. Andrew's, Scotland, Charles II. at, 234, 266. , letter dated from, 234. St. Aubin, John, Vice-Admiral of Cornwall, 311. St. Edmondsbury, 143. St. George, Capt. Oliver, 60, 109, 119, 516, 575,583. St. Ives, Cornwall, 285. St. James's (London), chapel at, 418, 436. , library at, 418, 419. , committee for, 436. , , , reference to, 4.sy. , , keeper of, 401,403, 418,436. , , warrant to, 535. , medals in, 401, 418, 419, 436, 489. Park, 119, 270 (2), 286, 490. St. James' parish, Dover, 195. St. John, Oliver, Lord Chief .Justice of Com- mon Pleas, member of the Council of State, 92, 308, 455. , , placed on committees, 18, 391. St. Lucar, 181, 239. St. Lucas, 115. ^ St. Malo, 110, 406. , letters dated from, 612, 613. , persons at, 482,613 (2). , prisoners at, 398, 547. , ships of, 564. St. Nicholas, Capt. Timothy, 513. St. Sebastian, merchants of, 442, 469. , ships of, 352 (2), 442. , ships to, 434. Salesbury or Salisbury, Hugli, 497. , , letter of, 142. SaKsbury, 153. , Earl of, see Cecil. , gaol, prisoners in, 291, 351. , Governor of, 351. , letter dated from, 76. SaUett, Borkerd or Borkherd, 2.')0, 252. Salmasius, Claude, book by, 2. Salmon, Joseph, 45, 332. , Robt., warrant to, 562. , Thos., 332, 566. , Capt. Thos., 511. , Lieut.-Col. , Deputy Governor of Hull, 254, 276, 284, 330, 385, 452 (2). , , warrant to, 568. Salomon, M., 463. Salop, see Shropshire. Salt, excise on, 8, 16. for Ireland, 501, pans, 299. Salter, Capt. Nich., 504, 510. Saltmarsh, Phil., letter to, 12. Saltoustall, Capt., 434, 489. Saltpetre, 540. Salvias, Peter, 330 (2). 694 GENERAL INDEX. Salway, Major Rich., M.P., 308,339, 369, 423. , , proposed as Commissioner to Ireland, 344, 376, 397, 434, 436, 442. Samborne, Jno., 23 B, 294. , , letter of, 223. , Thos., 33. Sampson, Mr.. 404, 410. Samyne or Semaine, John, gunpowder maker, 146, 147, 583. Sanderforth, Ambrose, 583. Sanders, John, 440. or Saunders, Col. Eob,, S3, 99, 133, 142, 169, 160, 198, 383, 572. , , regiment of, 95, 480, 601, 602. , Col. Thos., 504, 507. , Mr., 98. Sanderson, Col. Hen., 510. , Major Jno., 580. Col. Rob., 281, 295, 382,383. Sandford, Wm., 31, 239, 241. Sandown Castle, Isle ofWight, 148, 150. , arms and ammunition for, 542. Fort, trophies for, 248. Sandwich, Deputy-Governor of, 228. , inhabitants of, 388, 431 . , , petition of, 354, 393 (2). , mUitia in, 509. , troops at or to, 128, 298, 388. Sands, Capt. Adam, 509. , Mr., 481. Sandys, William, Lord Sandys, horses of, 285 . Sandys, Sir Thos., 274. , , horses of 274. Sankey, Col., 499. Sansom, Robt., 195, 200. , ,Eliz., his widow, 195, 200. Santhill, Robt., 413. Sark Island, 548. SartiUion, Peter, 261. Sarum, letter dated from, 7 6; see also Salisbury. Saul, alias Paul, minister, 443 (2), 481. Saunders, Edw., 536. , Capt. Gabriel, 530. , Col. or Col. Robt., see Sanders. Savage, Edw., pass for, 565. , Mr., 425. Savery, Capt. Servington, 508. Savile, Jno., 418. Savill, Capt. Hugh, 508. Savoy, persons in, 482. Savoy Hospital (London), 54, 516. , governor of, 282. , surgeons at, 366. Sayer, Capt. Fras., 510. , Capt. Jno. 504. Sayes Court, Deptford, 501. Saywell, Robt., 603. Saywood, Jno., 448. Scarborough, 482. , Governor of, 3, 294, 341, 461. Scarborough, persons in, 248, 470. Scarlet, Edy, pass for, 545. Scarth, Major Tim., 506. Schaeph, Minheer, Commissioner from Hol- land, 169 (4), 170 (3), 171, 175, 184, 186,206,211 (2), 217, 219, 263, 323, 327 (2), 330, 349, 371, 379, 391, 436, 466. Schools, proposition for reforming of, 331. Scilly Isles, 89, 137 (?), 158, 196. , man-of-war of, capture by, 285. , , taken prize, 204. .prisoners in or from, 126, 192, 354, 448, 560, 562. , rebels in, 269. , ships at or to, 178, 269. , soldiers in, 91, 425. , trade with, 269. , travellers to or from, 126, 130, 560, 562 Scobell, Hen., clerk of Parliament, 17,89,379 Sconten, Cornelius Jorbrenson, 345. Scotland or the Kingdom, 56, 156, 158, 162, 179, 184, 193, 222, 243, 245, 246, 266, 267, 288, 291, 292 (2), 321, 324, 328, 392, 394, 437, 477, 610. , affairs of, 56, 375. , arms of, 232. , army of, forces, horse, or foot in, 179, 202 (2), 224, 2.34, 245, 246, 257, 258 (2), 260, 273, 276, 282, 289, 309, 310, 321, 324, 325, 330 (2), 331, 592, 596. , assembly in, see Kirk in, assembly of. , banishment from, 266, 267. barons of, see Nobility of. , betraying of, 69. , borders of, troops on, 271. , Chancellor or Lord Keeper of, see Campbell, John, Earl of Loudoun. , chancery in, Commissioners of, 207. , Charles II. m,see Charles II., expedi- tion of to Scotland. , Committee of Estates in, 202, 216, 234 (2), 244, 266, 267, 324, 325 (2). , clerk of, 224. , letter of, 215. , , letter to, 157. , order of, 224. , Committee of Examination in, 140. committees and commissioners in, 609. , corn from, 171. , correspondence, commerce, &c. of, with England prohibited, 216, 217, 221, 240, 248, 250, 256, 259, 268, 344, 375, 534. , counties of, 202. , court in, 267. , Crown lands in, 207. , customs in, charge on, 158. , declarations from, 258, 307,308. , departure from, 324. , Englishmen banished from, 32 1 , 324. , Exchequer of. Commissioners of, 207. , , committee on, 207. GENERAL INDEX 569 Scotland— ^:ont. , excise in, charge on, 158. , expedition to, see Charles II., expedi- tion of, to Scotland. , forces of, 179. , general in, for Charles II.; see Gra- ham, Marquis of Montrose. , gentry of, 155, 267. , inhabitants of, 24C. , intelligence, &c. from, 60, 256. , invasion of, 234. , from, 210, 270. , King of, see Charles II.. , Kirk of, 237, 266, 267, 273, 310, 321, 439. , .assembly of, 310, 324,325. , , declaration of, 325, 400. , letters, &c., from, alluded to, 303,476, 550. ,, maps of, 328. ministers or clergy of, 245, 267, 309, 310, 324. , money of, 202. , news from, see Scotch news. , nobility of, 155, 202, 234,245, 266, 267, 313, 321, 609. , parliament of, 89,200, 207, 215, 221, 234, 237, 243, 244, 267, 310, 548, 550, 609. , Acts of, 609. , , letters of, alluded to, 216, 221, 234. , letter to, alluded to, 216. , Lord President of, see Camp- bell, John, Earl of Loudoun. , , orders in, 202, 234. ,., , vote in, 207. , party of Charles II. in, 69-71, 273. , pensions in, 207. , people of, 155, 243, 246, 247. , peers of, see Nobility of. , places in, 198, 234, 237, 266, 267, 305, 477, 478. , prisoners sent to, 253. , residence in, 267. , saints or godly people in, 242, 243, 247, 267. , ships of, 214, 225, 230. , , taken prize, 250, 252, 255, 298, 477. , ships to and from, 225, 230, 232, 262, 372, 382, 439, 463, 498, 522, 533, 539, 560, 561, 567, 593, 603. , soldiers of, payment of, 202 (2). , quartering of, 202 (2). , travellers to or from, 60, 69, 77, 140, 154, 225, 228, 230 (2), 271, 294, 320, 335, 336, 436, 439, 482, 535, 540, 541 (2), 545 (2), 546, 550 (2), 567, .591. , war in, 399, 436, 437. , committee for, 202. , west of, 267. , , troops to, 349, 350 (2). Scotland, English army, forces, &c.sentto, 155, 210, 215, 217, 242, 246, 247, 253-255, 258, 259, 271, 274, 276, 328, .3.33 (2), 339, 341, 349 (3), 350, 3.52 (2), 358, 363 (2), 378 (2), 448 45I, 465, 478. , ammunition for, 237, 369, 548, 550, 597. , ,armsfor,210, 363,443,448, 597. , boats for, 464. , , boots and shoes for, 587,591, 593, 594, 596, 603. , , carriages for, 259. , , charges of, or payments for, 306, 326, 350, 363 (2). , , clothes for, 290, 367, 590, 593, 594, 596, 600, 602, 604, 606. , , commissary of victuals for, 210, 298, 306, 342, 356, 520. , , declaration of, 242-247. , , defeat of, rumoured, 280. , , dragoons, 350. , , foot, 339, 340, 350 (2), 352, 394, 500. , , garrison in, 369. , , generals of, 307; see also Cromwell, Oliver. , guns, cannon, or ordnance for, 288, 290, 367, 369 (4), 381, 438, 439, 452, 455, 479, 486, 487. , , head-quarters of, 276. , horse for, 363, 375, 386,395, 431, 500 (2), 592, 593. , , intelligence with, 303. , .. .. , medicines, &c. for, 332, 591. , , ministers for, 210, 336. , , money for, or pay of, 273, 276, 294, 303, 306, 342, 348, 350, 367, 377, 422, 433, 436, 437, 442, 443, 470, 566. , , offtcers, &c. of, 333,367, 437, 438, 440, 441. , , reserves, recruits, or forces for, 328 (2), 330-333, 339 (2), 348, 349, 350 (6), 352, 363 (3), 364, 378, 382, 392-395, 399, 400, 401, 402 (2), 412, 451, 452, 47.5, 479, 481, 500, 567 (4), 594, 595 (3), 596, 597 (5). , , , quartering of, 412 (2). , , stores and provisions for, 254, 258, 263, 271, 276, 282-284, 288, 290, 299-301, 306, 307, 326, 333 (2), 335, 345, 348, 350, 367, 372, 379, 38.5, 393, 410,466, 477, 481 (2), 485, 489,497, 524, 567 (2), 568, 584-608. , , , shipi)iag for, 254, 262-264, 279, 283, 285, 298 (2), 302, 305, 307, 313, 322, 323, 329, 337, 338, 344, 345, 373, 379 (3), 397, 419, 422, 439, 441, 463, 480, 498, 499, 552 (2), 560-562, 567 (2), 568, 589, 596, 599, 602 (4), 607. , , service in, 348, 401, 402. .stragglers from, 299, 437,440, 441. 696 GENEEAL INDEX. Scotland, English army, &c. sent to — cont. , , success or victory of, 330-335, 350, 590. , surgeons' chests for, 438. , , tents and canvas for, 210, 262, 608. , , thanks to, 333. , , tools for, 259, 382, 439. , train of artillery for, see Ar- tillery train. , , treasurers of, 298. , , victuals for, 210, 254, 258, 273, 283, 291, 307, 374, 382, 393, 410, 411, 464, 481, 485, 560, 561, 567, 568, 570- 608. , , , complaints of, 382. Scots, Mary Queen of, 266. , , first husband of, (Francis II.), 266. Scots, Scottish or Scotch, 25,' 140, 153, 155, 192, 193, 236, 237, 273, 280, 321, 324, 423,533,610, 612. coasts, ships for, 365. commissioners, letter of, 157. committee, see Irish and Scotch com- mittees. design, 221, 282, 283. , envoy of, 612. in Ireland, 177. , invasion of, 210, 270. king, see Charles II. , letters of marque and reprisal against, 548. , licensed to remain in England, 272, 281, 289, 293, 299, 306, 346, 363, 376, .554, 556-559,565, 568. men, 225, 230, 232, 320, 321, 323, 357, 423, 550. merchants, 225, 230, 232, 235. .goods of, 225, 230, 232, 235, 251, 298. minister, 440. mist, 266,267. , names of, 221, 272, 295. nation, 478. news, 271, 293, 320, 335 (2), 468, 590. noblemen, see Scotland, nobility of. order, 266. prisoners, 333, 334, 340, 354, 358, 375, 397, 402, 418-421, 423, 438. schoolmaster, 346 (2). soldiers, 235. subjects, 80, 610. , treatment of Charles II. by, 70, 80; sec a/xfi Charles II., expedition of to Scotland. , treaty with, 7, 80, 81. Scott, Capt. or I.icut.-Col. Edw., 507. , John, 328, 410. , Leonard, 12. ,liobert, 498, Scott, Thos., member of the Council of State, 3, 10 (2J, 11, 15, 18, 46, 55, 56 (2), 67, 73 (2), 83, 90, 105, 120, 125, 149, 156, 160 (2), 178, 196, 204-206, 230, 231, 251, 254, 256, 261, 303, 308, 326, 337, 346, 354, 381, 403, 405, 425, 432, 479, 570, 573, 577, 579, 581, 587, 594. , , note by, 573. , , placed on committees, 2, 3, 5, 17, 18 (2), 65, 67, 68, 76, 111 (2), 118, 133, 142, 145, 156, 159, 162, 165, 167, 173, 176, 196, 203-205, 211, 272, 273, 303, 306, 325, 344, 350, 358, 368, 371 (2), 379, 403, 423, 434. , Thos., letter of, 372. , Mr., 386. , Mr., of Ostend, 486. Scoutmaster-General, see Rowe, Wm. Scoutmasters, 261. Rcorell, purser of the Liberty, 274, 279. Scow ^Stowe?), the, ships to, 499?, 552, 554. Scrap, Capt. Eobt., 367, 543. Screwen, Capt., 532. Scroope, Col. Adrian, 517, 580. , Col., 162,219. Mr., 196, 541. Scudder, Rich., 566. Scutt or Skutt, Major Geo., 329, 330. , Thos., 322„329. , Mr., 446. vSea, Generals at, see Elect, Generals of. , letters dated from, 225, 230, 232, 235. , wreck of, 360, 361. Seagood, Capt. Stephen, 512. Seahe, Jno., 424, 433. , Col., 442. Seals, 29, 192. Seamen, see Mariners. Searle, Geo., 360. Capt. Geo., 512. , Capt. Saml., 507. , Lieut.-Col., 354. Seddon, Capt. Peter, 506. , Robt., certificate by, 495. Sedgwick, Rich., 519. Seely, Jno., 11. Selby, Geo., 405. Sclden, ,Iohn, keeper of the records in the Tower, 391, 476. Sellar, Chas., 137, 140. Selliard, Capt. Jno., 507. of Kent, 164. Selwell, Dan., 591. Selwen, Saml., 598, 599 605. Semaine, John, see Samynu. Senyor, Jas., pass for, 539. Sequestration, 49, 99, 166, 274, 340,388, 429, 453, 659. GENERAL INDEX. 697 Sequestration — cont. , committee or commissiouers of, 131, 137, 145, 167, 173, 205, 288, 356, 365, 391,421,425, 429, 476, 557 (2); see also under the several counties. estates under, 274, 320, 613. , discharge of, 247. , , moneys from, 29, 333, 340. , orders for, 49, 108. Serjeant-at-Arms, see Deudy, Edw. -at-law, see Bradshaw, John ; Green, — ; Whitelock, Bulstrode. Serjeant, Mr., 288. Severne, John, 80. Sewers, commissioners for, 173. Sexby, Col. Edw., 223, 253, 254, 286, 297, 363, 393, 589, 594. , regiment of, 253 (2), 256 (3), 286 (3), 332, 341, 352 (2), 363 (3), 367, 370, 400, 452, 561, 596, 598, 602. , Capt., 206. Seymour, Wm., Marquis of Hertford, 25, 26, 47, 249, 523, 564, 566. , Frances, Marchioness of Hertford, 346. , Wm., Lord Beauchamp, 153. , Francis, Lord Seymour, 422. Seymour, Dorothy, pass for, 553. , Harry, 321, 324. , John (Royalist), 153, 154, 294. Shalmer, Mr., 409. Shambrooke, Wm., 592, 598, 605. Shannon Eiver, ships in, 259. Shannon, Lady, 482. , , husband of, 482. Sharland, Capt. Abr., 499. Sharpe, Capt. Anth., 11. , Lieut. Dan,, 403. , Capt. or Major Edw., 119, 607, 516, 575. Sharpy, Capt. Nath., 510. Shaw, CO. Lancaster, 521. Shaw, Wm., 561. , ,'Mary, wife of, 561. , minister of Hull, 323, 399, 452. Sheild, Capt. Wm., list of officers, &c. of, 214. Shelborne, Col., 198. Shelden, Wm., estate of, account of, 93. , , certificate by, 496. Shelley or SheUie, Hen., 145, 187. Shephard, or Shepherd, Lieut. Edw., 384, 591. , Major Edw., 521. Shepheard, John, 461. , Capt. Jnc, 505. , Major Saml., .521, 522 (2). , or Sheppard, Wm., 218, 433. ,:r.ajor, 277, 353, 383,384 (2), 592, 595. Sheppard, Capt. J no., 507. , Capt. Nich,, 511. ,Sam., 143. Shpppry, Isle of, 27, 33, 178, 037. Sherard, Bennet, Lord Sherard, 552. , , brother of, 552. Sherborne, Robt., 516. Mr., 323. Sherbrooke, Thos., 8. Sherife, Jno., alias Doctor, 490. Sheriffs, see England, counties of, sheriffs of. Sherley, Sir Rob., 160, 176, 184, 204, 346, 356, 397, 522, 546 (3), 348. Sherring, Capt. John, 92. Sherwin, Capt., 296, 498. Sherwood, AVm., 125. Shipley, Lieut. Wm., 510. Ships, boats, vessels, &c., 86, 89, 291, 301 391 , 551 ; and casual notices of passim see also Fleet, Navy, and ISnglish ships. , arms, ammunition, &c. for, 120, 124, 130, 194, 195, 200, 423, 529 (2), 545. , builders of, 27, 260, 275 (2), 326,338, 341, 355, 361, 406, 470, 528, 555 (7), 561. , building and launching of, 9, 16, 77, 119, 120, 137, 142, 151, 161, 193, 232, 239, 240, 269, 275 (2), 326, 338, 341, 355, 356, 361, 400, 464, 492, 496 (2), 497,498,500(2), 501, 530, 534 (2), 535, 541, 555 (7), 556, 560. , captains and commanders of, 8,11, 20, 25, 29, 302, 313, 329, 341, 356, 379, 398, 405, 439. , , instructions to, 405 (2). , letters to, 284, 342, 344, 347. , warrants to, 545, 548, 551 (2), 552, 553 (3), 560-563. , capture of, 27, 245, 246; see also Prize ships, capture of. , colliers, 57. , convoys for, 17,83, 91, 170, 178, 181, 210, 220, 241, 242, 253, 262, 264, 279, 283-285, 313, 329, 337, 339, 341, 342, 344, 345, 347, 362, 372 (2), 374, 379, 382 (2), 387, 393, 404, 416, 444, 463, 475, 491, 498-500, 502, 548-554, 556, 558-563, 567. ..., gratuities for, prohibited, 379 (2). requested, 3, 8, 34,35, 59, 204, 10, 274. defence of, 1 50. disturbance or mutiny in, 20, 23, 353, 361, 362, 372, 373. fire, 7. frigates, 133, 135, 142. impress of, 63, 438, 441, 444, 500, 68. ketches, 562. lists of, 25, 428. masters of, 59. , petiiion of, 57. , warrants to, 562, 567 masts for, 140 (2). 698 GENERAL INDEX. Ships- -cont. , men of war, 53, 235, 252,261,282, 307, 343, 361, 388, 391, 398, 419, 424, 477, 538, 545, 547, 561. , merchant, 91, 115, 124, 210,212, 218, 220, 232, 240, 241 (2), 337, 345, 347, 379, 399, 412, 417, 424, 475, 476, 499, 527, 550. , , hired for the State, 15, 17, 27, 38, 56, 61, 114, 121, 124, 195, 232, 233, 237, 239 (2), 249, 262-264, 268, 273, 283 (2), 284, 296-298, 300 (2), 305, 307, 311, 323, 336, 371, 399, 416, 428, 435, 439, 491, 498-500, 503, 529, 534. , .captains, &c. of, 15,262,264, 268, 278 (2), 283, 284, 298 (2), 300, 305 (2), 323, 336, 338, 354, 391 (2), 416, 428, 439. , naming of, 87, 120, 497. , northern guard or fleet, 86, 174, 203, 204, 210, 261, 284, 303, 343, 352, 472, 498, 551. , , Vice-Admiral of, 210. , officers of, rewards for, 83. , ordnance or guns for, see Ordnance for ships. , pickeroons, 199 (2), 269, 272, 330, 337, 341, 392, 502. , purchase or sale of, 102, 361. ,..., repairing or fitting out of, 7, 113 (2), 140 (2), 209, 220, 363, 416, 471, 498, 499, 603 (2), 541. , revolted or adhering to the King's party, see Fleet revolted, Charles II. and Rupert, fleets of, and Government, enemies to, ships of. , searching of, 63, 96, 327. , seizing or spoiling of, 121, 122, 124. southern squadron, 26, 39, 63, 65. 69, 80,86,9.5-97,99,102, 110, 112, 115, 122, 123, 125, 129 (3), 131-134, 146, 162, 405 (2), 423, 424, 495, 503, 531 ; see also Lisbon, fleet at. , , admirals of, 424, 503. , , commander in Chief of, 365, 411. , , money for, 132, 134, 405. , , victuals, &c. for, 132, 134(2), 151, 161, 496 (2), 499, 500 (2). , stay of, 77. , store, 95, 96. , stores for, 122, 123, 125, 136, 372, 535. , strangers or foreign, employment of 20,31,488. , summer guard or fleet, 1 (2), 8, 11, 15, 17, 35, 39, 84, 86, 91 (2), 110, 113, 220, 239, 361, 377, 411, 416, 447, 4.54, 483, 485, 495, 535, 552 (2). , , captains or commanders of, 15 (2), 17. , , , gratuities to, 416. , , list of, 25, 28, 32. , , provisions for, 454, 503, 628. , surgeons for, see Surgeons for ships. Ships — cont. , surrender of, 124. , survey of, 113, 296. , timber for, see Timber. , useless and unserviceable, 113, 200, 275, 287, 291, 299, 355, 356, 470, 471, 560. , victuallers of, 172, 262, 429, 503; see also under the several ports. , victualling of, 80, 87, 96, 122, 142, 146, 152, 209, 219, 220, 240, 252, 260, 347, 363, 393, 399, 428, 454, 495, 496 (3), 497-503, 525 (2), 546 ; see also Dover, Harwich, Kinsale, Plymouth, and Yarmouth. ..., , , complaints about, 135, 200, 231, 233, 352, 478 (2), 496, 497, 500. , want of, 167. , winter guard, 15, 40, 219,239,273, 285, 287, 292, 294 (2), 296, 297, 303, 342, 365, 375, 377, 382, 401, 411, 415, 447, 454, 497, 498 (2), 499 (2), 562. , , officers of, gratuities to, 416. , , provisions for, 223, 233 (2), 454, 498, 503 (2), 562. wrecked, 124. Ships, names of, viz. : — Aaron of Lynn, 561, Adeline of Whitby, 379. Adventure, 232, 362, 386, 417, 429, 498, 499 (3), 500, 501, 562 (2). Advice, 497, 547,555 (2). of Newcastle, 526. Agnes of Plymouth, 541. Alexander of Hull, 3. 200 (2). Ambrose and Charles of London, 219,235. America, 99, 122, 152, 157, 161, 403, 496,499,609. Amity, 20, 209, 417, 495 (2), 502, 528, 529. Andrew, 99, 113, 122, 125, 134, 136, 151, 200, 424, 503, 535. Angel, 191. Raphael, alias Gabriel, 219, 374. of London, 500, 503. Ann, 562 (2). Ann and Joyce, 250, 284. 354, 374,375,553,562. , of London, 284. , of Ross, 345. Anne of Foye, 442. Anthony Bonadventure, 500, 503. Assistance, 399, 497, 499, 555 (2). Assurance, 269, 326, 498, 500. Barnet and Benjamin, or Benjamin and Barret, 549, 558. Benjamin and Judith, 210. Bishop of Zealand, 406. Black Cock of Amsterdam, 345. Blessing, 210, 499, 549, 561 (3). of London, 368, 387, 536 (2), 585, 589. GENERAL INDEX. 699 Ships, names of — cont. Blessing of Yarmouth, 572. Bonadventure, 560. Brazil Frigate, 142, 161, 172, 496, 497 (2). Merchant, 380. Castle, 453,481, 502 (2). Centurion, 497, 555, 565. Charity of Havre de Grace, 307, 312, 313. of London, 527. of Yarmouth, 238, 336, 585. Charles, 279,499, 527. of Ipswich, 323, 329, 607. Cignet, 491, 499 (2). Cleer Galliott, SO, 84, 91. Comfort of Yarmouth, 238, 298, 571, 585, 587. Concord, 60, 96, 97, 166, 313, 345, 362, 554. of London, 405. Constant of London, 334,336. Ann of London, 238. Luke of London, 562. "Warwick, 212, 233 (2), [238 (2), 239, 344, 354, 411, 412, 496, 561. Convert, 382. , of Liverpool, 249, 273, 296, 497, 498. Copping's Hoy, 313. Cornelius, 17. Cornet, 349. Crescent, 57, 99,212. Crowned Lion, 471, 472, 499. Culpeper, 7, 17, 242. Damorell, 560. Defiance, 555, 560, Deliverance, 300 (2), 571, 584. Desire, 242. Dolphin, 560. of Rotterdam, 532. Dragon, 1, 252, 495, 540. of London, 567. Eagle lighter, 140 (2). Earl of Argyle's frigate, 362. East India, 372. Elizabeth, 57, 326,362 (2), 400, 499, 527, 561. of Dartmouth, 285. of Hull, 556,603. prize, 33, 88, 347, 495, 551. Employment, 210, 304, 305. Endeavour of London, 372, 561. Entranee, 417. Essex, 262. Exchange of London, 80. , alias James of Ipswich, 375. Fairfax, 194, 195, 200,204, 313, 326, 398, 399, 479, 499. Ships, names of — com. Faithful Speaker, 545. Falcon, 241, 261, 268,272, 279, 284, 287 (2), 495, 497 (3), 552, 554, (4) 555, 584. Fellowship, 170, 313, 330, 499, 528, 561. First Whelp, 297. Fly Shallop, 80, 84, 91. Foresight, 399, 405, 497, 555, 561. Fortune, 278, 345 (2), 547. Four Sisters of Boston, 556. Fox of Horn, 445. Francis and Mary of London, 379. Freeman, 491. Frith Shallop, 555. Gabriel, alias Raphael, 219, 374. Garland, 204, 205, 477, 534, 538. George, 33, 45, 462, 499, 532, 538. of Leith, 262. of London, 559. Gift of God, 214. Globe, 35, 204. God's Blessing of Chester Water, 185. Good Reason, 386. Goodwill, 459, 460. Gosper Hoy, 551. Great Lewis, 99, 122, 403. Green Knight, 311. Greyhound, 423, 499, 555 (2), 558, 564, 597. Gribbons, 241, 248, 250, 553 (2). Guardian of Amsterdam, alias Hoofe Van Cleive, 558. Guinea frigate, 252, 313, 357, 362, .399, 405, 427, 498, 553, 559, 562. Gundebark of Jersey, 354. Hamburg merchant, 560. Hannibal, 422. Hare Ketch, 562. Hart or Heart, 20, 23, 31, 32, 35, 36 (2), 44,46,91, 94, 95, 528. Hector, 240, 497, 537. Henrietta, 355. Henry and John, 339. Henry of Southampton, 355. Hercules, 27, 45, 122, 142,498, 532, 538. Hind, 92, 296, 498, 528. Hoofe Van Cleive, alias Guardian of Amsterdam, 558. Hope of Delft's haven, 61. of Hamburg, 568. of London, 271, 302, 323, 329, 499, 585, 587,604. of Newcastle, 550. Hopeful, 17. , of London, 386. Luke of London, 500, 503. Marie, 23. Reformation, 377. 700 GENERAL INDEX. Ships, names of — cont. Hopewell of London, 228, 278, 554. Hunter of Dover, 31,52, 61, 65, 110, 239, 241. Increase, 59, 80. Indiflferent of Aldborough, 305, 307, 585, 587. Isaac of L}Tm, 561. James, 17, 2T, 500 (3). , alias Exchange of Ipswich, 375. of Yarmouth, 526. John, 147, 549, 561. of London, 36,529, 532 (4), 561, 567, 570, 581. of Oxford, 152. pink, 146, 392, 411, 553. and Elizabeth, 113. and Sarah, 378, 562. Jonas, 3, 398, 526. of HuU, 342, 347. of London, 594. Joseph, 553. Joshua, 502. Joslin, 124. Judith of Weymouth, 211. Lady of Peace, of St. Sebastian, 352 (2), 469. Leopard, 424, 468, 503. Leopard's Whelp, alias Thomas, 525 (2), 546, 547. Leopold, 492,495. Levant Merchant, 304. Liberty, 110, 225, 230, 232, 235, 274, 279, 362, 365 (2), 391, 393, 397, 398, 400, 401 (2), 403, 411, 434,495, 499 (2), 527, 537. Lily, 556. Lion, 209, 220, 237, 313, 342, 347, 417, 498, 499, 500 (2), 501, 503. Lisbon Merchant, 114. ' London, 491. Long Barge, 284. Love's Increase, 323, 329, 499, 572, 602. Loyalty, 191, 554, 562. Lucy, 500. Luke, 17. Lynn Merchant, 561. Malegonian, 540. Marigold, 151. Marmaduke prize, 482. JIartha of London, 80. Mary, 63, 220, 239, 328, 329, 337, 374. Flyboat, 497, 498. frigate, 87, 362, 495 (2), 552, 553, 554, 556, 560. of Aldborough, 238. of London, 265, 411. of Poole, 522, 563 (2), 593. , prize, 79, 499,501. Ships, names of — cont. Mary Ann, 562 (2). Mary and Anne of Aldborough, 271,305, 585. Fortune, 544. Prancis, 212, 411. Rose, 51, .52 (2), 55, 57, 59, 80, 296, 304, 362, 659, 570. , company of, 27,33. Mathias of Lubec, 386,499. Matthew Ketch, 561. of Lynn, 561. and Joan of London, 298, 58,5, 587. Mayflower, 1, 377. Merchant, alias Amity, 99, 122. Merehonor, 275, 555, 660. Minion, 529. Newfoundland, 591. Nicholas, 57, 61. Nicodemus, 209,499, 551, 552,(2). Nonsuch, 35, 113, 204,307, 312, 313 (2), 326, 330, 497, 558. Nostra Senora de Paz, 442. Old Warwick, 499. Orange Tree of Home, 338. Paragon, 152, 157, 252, 495, 531 636 (2). Paramour, 452. Patience, 14, 268, 560, 584, 588. of Yarmouth, 264, 283 (2), 447, 601, 602. Pelican, 399, 406, 497, 555 (3). Percy of London, 110, 124, 168 (2). Peregrine, 536, 560. Peppercorn, 548. Peter, 240, 296, 497, 549. Pink, 296. Philip of Topsham, 269, 309, 354, Phoenix, 122, 142, 151, 152, 157, 495, 535. Portsmouth, 285, 501. President, a/ms Increase, 35, 91, 120, 200, 219, 234, 260, 326, 462, 497, 499, 638, 566. Primrose, 345. Prince, 525. Princess, 359, 360. Prophet of Dieppe, 34, 40 (2), 53, 56, 67. Prosperous, 238, 378, 500, 502, 562. of Hull, 339. of Newcastle, 283 (2). Mary of Woodridge, 567. Providence, 136, 366, 378, 500, 552, 562 (2). of London, 68. of Lynn, 561. of Yarmouth, 238, 571, 572. Kainbow, 110, 152, 157, 313, 393, 417, 455, 492, 499, 602, 603, 529, 535, GENERAL INDEX. 701 Ships, names of— cont. Ealph and John, 36, 532, 570, 581. Eaphael, alias Gabriel, 219, 374. Bear Admiral prize, 361. Reason of London, 500. Rebecca Ketch, 152, 161, 362 (3), 365, 430, 498. Merchant, 391 (2). of Feversham, 534. Recovery, 362, 374, 495, 498, 538, 539, 555, 560, 562, 563. Refoi-mation, 209, 355. Reserve, 492, 497, 499, 555, 556, 564. Resolution, 110, 113, 122 (2), 127- 129 (2), 134, 140, 142, 151, 157, 161, 200, 231, 347, 377, 434, 492, 495-497, 500, 525, 535, 566. Return, 300. Richard, 560. Robert frigate, 102, 575. Gallietto, 573. Roebuck, 401, 412, 502. Rosenkranz of Rotterdam, 345, 350. Ruth, 500, 5u2. St. Andrew, 234, 499. St. Augustiue prize, 239, 241. St. Gregory, 345. of Home, 359. St. Matthias, 488. St. Peter, 345, 359, 545. of Amsterdam, 360. Samaritan, see Trade. Sampson, 459. Samuel, 261, 552, 560. Santa Clara, 251. Sapphire, 340, 469. Sarah, 561. of London, 561. Satisfaction, 99, 122, 142, 146, 152, 403, 495, 499, 535. Sea Flower, 403, 499. Seamen's Adventure of Ipswich, 552, 554. Sebastian, 215. Second Whelp, 313, 555. Sovereign, 377, 470, 471, 568. Sparrow, 262. Speaker, 209 (2), 313, 496, 497, 498,499, 501. Speedwell of London, 561. Star, 556. Success of London, 500, 502. Sun of Dantzic, 250. Supply, 363, 562. of Hull, 548. Susan of HuU, 283, 602. of Boston, 561. Swallow, 101. Swan, 238, 541, ,543 544, 547, 54S (2), 553, 556, 561. Ships, names of — cont. Swiftsure, 113, 120, 142, 313, 361, 374,405, 495, 496 (2), 498, 499, 501, 530, 535, 537, 538, 560, 564. Swine's Head, 362. Tenth Whelp, 528. Thomas, 148 (2), 313, 553. 561. , alias Leopard's Whelp, 547. of Yarmouth, 264, 283 (2), 571, 602. prize, 496. and Margaret, 86. Tiger, 326, 499, 500. Tobias, 488. Trade, alias Samaritan, 31, 241. Trade's Increase, 57, 61, 229, 239, 497, 500. Triumph, 102, 386, 455, 492, 499 (2). Truelove, 240, 497. Ulysses, 400. Unicorn, 365, 525. Unity, 52, 347, 423, 498, 532. of London, 500. "Vanguard, 492, 495, 568. Vapour of Harwich, 571, 584. of Ipswich, 287. Victoi7, 386,499, 629, 535. W. frigate, 488. Warspite, 235, 535. Warwick, 338, 498, 555, 556. Welcome Pink, 398, 503. Weymouth Pink, 530, 535. White Swan, 345. William ketch, 135, 252. 496,561, 562. of London, 553. and John, 401 . and Sarah, 212, 411. and Thomas, 459. Wolf of London, 283 (2). Wycker Toorn, 345, 360. Young Tobias, 345. Shipwrights' company, 185, 203. Shipwrights, master, 291, 299, 393, 501, 542 ; see also Pett, Peter. Shish, Jonas, 57, 275, 500, 555. Sholeby, co. Leicester, 521. Shopkeepers trading as merchants, 179, 180. Short, Jane, letter of, 7. , , Thos. brother of, letter to, 7. , , parents of, 7. , Peter, 604. Shounbub, Renardus, pass for, 548. Shrewsbury, Earl of, see Talbot, John. , governor of, 75 (2), 158, 184. , resident in, 556. Shropshire, 131, 158. , garrison in, 290. or Salop, governor of, 290, 301 (2). 702 GENEEAL INDEX. Shropshire — cont. , justice of peace for, 288. , lands in, 93. , malignants in, 290. , militia in, 76, 270,469, 505, 506, 509, 511. , , commissioners for, 76, 270,288, 475. , .officers of, 75,505,506, 509, 511. , , , commissions for, 505, 506, 509, 511. , places in, 445, 517, 568. , residents in, 203, 306. , traveller to, 517. Shrubland, Mr., 547. Slirubsall, Chas., 457. Shut«, Eich., 423. , , account by, 214. , Mr., 404, 410. Shuter, Hen., 410. Shuttleworth, Mich., 523. , Col. Eich., 34, 380. SicMemore, Capt. Jas., 523, 601. Siledon, Chas., 89. Silke, Jno.,446, 578, 595. Silks, 72, 313, 314. , importers of, 179, 305. Silver, coining of, 1.3 (2). SUveria, Thome Botelio, 380. Silvester, Eich, 555. Simons or Simmons, Thos., engraver of the Mint, 29, 447, 454, 455, 480, 514. , , payment to,':583. Simpson, Mr., 294. Sinclair, James, 6th Lord Sinclair, 266. Singleton, co. Sussex, 515. Sion, 409, 421, 424. Skeffington, Sir Jno., 195. , Wm., 195. , , Elizabeth, wife of, 195. , , .Jno., son of, 195. Skinner, Augustine, 145. , John, 446, 595. ,Nich., 248. , Thos., 466, 578, 595. , Capt. Wm., 196,483. Skipper Hugh, 196. Skippon, Major-General Philip, Member of the Council of State, 11, 89, 107, 120, 176, 295, 395, 398, 440. , , placed on committees, 18, 48. , , regiment of, 534. Skutt, see Scutt. Slade, Lieut. Wm., 90, 105, 534. Slearke, alias Clarke, Elias, 215. , , petition of, 215. Slimbridge, co. Gloucester, troops quartered at, 218. Slingsby, Col. Thos., 32, 60, 75, 522, 528. 562. Slingsby, Walter, 220. Slowman, Jno., 419. Smalley, Mich., 53, 56. Small pox, prisoners infected with, 6. Smart, Jno., 579, 581. , Thos., pass for, 539. , Mr., minister of Wombome, 247 (2). Smeaker, Peter, 207. Smelt, Capt. Leonard, 508. Smith, Lady Anne, license for, 543. Charles, pass for, 529. Sir Charles, estate of, account of, 93. Dan, 6. Edm., pass for, 545. Edw., pass for, 551. Erasmus 377, 530, 541, 590, 593, 600. Eras., 526. Geo., 591, 598, 599, 605, 606. Hen., pass for, 529. Major Hen., 18, 467, 505, 513. Sir Jas., 154. John, 173. , Sarah, widow of, 173. Sir John, Scottish Commissioner, letters of, 157, 234. Nich., 343 (3), 502 (2). , deposition of 343. , Margaret, wife of, 343, 502 (2). , , deposition of, 343. Nich., pass for, 548. Peter, 446, 583. Eich., servant, 361. , articles against, 343 (2). Eich., 393. . or Smyth, Eich., of the Blessing of London, 499„536, 561, 585, 589. Eich., alias Col. Thomhill, letters to, 233, 279. Eohert, labourer, 520. . or Smyth, Eobert, officer at Guildhall, 604. , letter to, 466. Capt. or Major Eob., 105, 506. Solomon, Marshal of the Admiralty, 164. , regiment of, 515. , warrants to, 532, 553. Stephen, marine factor, letter to, 191. Thos., pass for, 546. Thos., gunsmith, 446, 595. Thos., late collector of prize goods, 39, 204. Thos., Navy Commissioner, 578, 579 581, 588. , certificate by, 148. , letter to, 135. Thos., of the Lucy, 500. Capt. Wm., 509. Cornet Wm., 512. Capt., 249. GENERAL INDEX. 703 Smith, Capt. — cont. , , regiment of, 259, 261,283. (informer), 98. , justice of peace for Middlesex, 465. , Lieut, of CO. Hants, 512. , of London, 424. , solicitor, 35. Smyrna, 190, 191, 226. , cloth at, leviation on, 459, 460. , consul at, see Bretton, Spencer. .factors at, 303, 304, 460. , , letter to, 460. , factory at, 459. , , letter to 304. , letters from, 42. , prisoners at 41. , treasurer at, 42, 459. Smyth, Edw., mariner, 166. , John, mariner, 362. , Rich., see Smith. Eoht., see Smith. , Thos., letter of, 372. , Wm., 287. , ship owner, 57. Snaph, Geo., 502. Snedde, Col., 142, 160 (2). Snelling, Mr., 207, 403. Snow, Peter, 522. Soaper, Thos., pass for, 551. Solace, justice for co. Gloucester, 426. Soldiers, 7, 141 (2), 184; and casual notices of, passim ; see also Army, the, and Ireland and Scotland, army in. , ahuses by, 457. , arming of, 256. , disaffected and disorderly, 126, 467 (2). , disbanding of, 525. , impressing of, 332. , maimed and wounded, and sick, 224, 282, 299, 337 (2), 357, 366, 431, 48.5, 491. , , committee for, references to, 337 (2). , , compensation for, 109,282. , musters of, see Army, &c., mustering of. , paying of, 13, 14, 339, 525. , petition of, 54. , quartering of, 13-15, 23 (2), 54, 55, 63, 74, 76, 84, 88, 99, 177, 180, 185, 206,208,247 (2), 248, 254, 263, 269, 270, 287, 337, 353, 368, 412 (2), 449, 454, 468. , , committee for, 437. , , free, 13, 63, 84, 106, 180, 208, 286, 296, 337, 383, 384, 457, 467, 476, 515-518, 520-524, 529. , , payinfT for, 353, 384, 426, 515, 525,531,543,576,597,699. , raising of, 131, 137, 138 (5), 277, 539 (2), 540. Soldiers — cojtt. , rewards, &c. for, 105, 155. , rales for,'224-225. , widows of, 282. , , pensions to, 337. Solicitor- General, the, 564. , , references to, 410 (2). Somerfield, Wm., Ordnance officer, account by, 454. Somerset House, see London. Somerset, Henry, 10th Marquis of Worcester, estates of, account of, 93. , Edward, 1 1th Marquis of Worcester, estates of, account of, 93. , , daughters of, payments to, 93. , Lady Anne, pass for, 533 . , Lady Eliz., pass for, 533. , Lady Mary, pass for, 551. Somersetshire, 47, 149, 154, 361. , auditor for, 414. gaol, prisoners in, 291, 351. , justices of peace of, 23. , lands in, 93 (3), 175. ,malignants, &c. in, 294, 421. , militia in, 149, 468, 511. , , commissioners of, 126, 135,281, 294, 338, 410, 486, 614. , , officers of, commissions for, 511. .". , places in, 143, 361, 518, 522, 556, 557, 560, 565, 566. , residents in, 421, 544, 546. , sequestrations in, 404 (2), 410. , , commissioners for, 391, 404, 410,411,416,421. , sheriff of, 126. , travellers to, 568. Somerton, co. Oxford, see Summerton, 35. Sorie, Major Roger, 580. Southampton or Hampton, 64, 151, 159, 479. , customs and subsidies in, 3 1 5-3 1 9. , Earl of, see Wriothesley. , fortifications of, repair of, 586. , garrison in, 471. , governor of, 223, 411, 449, 468, 470, 471,479, 586. , mayor, &c. of, 137. , merchant of, 118, 355. , sheriff of, 232. , ship of, 355. , travellers to, 470. Southesk, Earl of (Jas. ? Carnegy), 266. Southfleet, Kent, 483. South Ockenden, 556. Southsea Castle, 205. , arms, ammunition, &c. for, 546, 551, 579. , governor of, 176. , timber for repair of, 193. Southwark (London), 352, 403, 516, 529. ., inhabitants of, petition of, 111. , militia in, 353, 373, 447, 451. 704 GENEEAL INDEX. Southwark, militia in — cont. , commissioners for, 4S, 176, 197, 363, 373,451. , , , warrant to, 553. , militia house or Martial Hall in, 363, 373, 403. , St. George's churchyard in, 529. South Wales, see AYales, South. Southwell, John, M.D., 520. Southwold, Essex, 511, 560. Souton, Thos., 537, 541. Soyn Head, ships for, 210, 220. Spain, King of (Philip IV.), 115, 220, 236, 545, 567. , .letter of, 429. , ....... letters to, alluded to, 218 (2), 220. Spain, agents, &c. at or to, 116, 218 ? (2), 220, 430, 576. , council of, 181. , English in, 248. , gold and sUver from, 181. , letters from, 399, 482. , merchants trading to or from, 121, 181. , money taken up or paid in, 122, 127, 128. , officers of, 415. , peace with, 179. , places in, 352 (2), 429, 434. , resident in, 430. , ships to or from, 355, 545. travellers to or from, 218 (2), 557, 567, 568. , troops to, 545. Spaniard, Spanish, or Castilian, 115, 116, 181. Spanish ambassador, 115, 289, 480 (2), 481. armada, (story of 1588), tapestry of, 117. cloth, 570. money, 112, 117, 122, 128,129,399, 405,421,422. piece or narrative, 387. ship, 98. silver, 422. wool, 9, 21,22,409. Sparkes, Bernard, 306, 309. , Michael, letter of, 492. , minister, 556. Sparling, Major Geo., 507. , Thos., letter to, 91. Sparrow, John, collector for prize goods, letter of, 212. , Capt. Robt., 506. , Mr., 353. Spaw, travellers to, 537, 540, 547, 552, 553. Speake, Mr., of Somersetshire, 143. , , license for, 544, 546. , Mrs., 174. Spencelcy, Major, 419. Spencer, Capt. Israel, 610, 574. Juo., 035. Spencer — cont, , Peter, 51.^. , William, 405,411. , Capt. or Lieut.-Col., 139, 506. Spices, importers of, 179. Sponsell, Major Thos., 504. Spooner, Philip, 410, 487. Spratt, Stephen, 335. Springall, Jno., 528. , Capt. Thos., 504. Springate, JIarg., pass for, 529. Squibb, Ar., account by, 418. , Capt. Stephen, 515, 574. ,Mr., 531. Squire, Capt. Eobt, 6, 17, 27, 55 (2), 83, 176, 178, 518, 526, 527. Stable, Pras., pass for, 539. Stacie, Capt. Edw., 511. Stafford, garrison of, 223, 580. , , repair of, 595. governor of, 159, 162, 196, 247, 595. , prisoner in, 395. residents in, 541. , security of, 211. Stafford, Lord, see Howard, Wm. , Sir Thos,, pass for, 537. , Wm., 218. Staffordshire, justices of peace of, 108. , militia in, 332, 333, 395 (2), 506. , , commissioners for, 30, 159, 254, 332, 395 (2). , , , letter to, 613. , , officers of, commissions for, 159, 333, 506. , places in, 249, 254, 518 (2), 523, 544. , prisoners from, 346. , residents in, 140, 176, 199, 340, 395, 397. , sequestrators of, 108, 166, 199, 249. , sheriff of, 160, 176. , timber in, 199. , troops in, 278, 340. Staines, Dr., see Staynes. Staining, Percival, 573 (2), 575, 576,' 577. Staiuton, Richard, quartermaster, 334. Staley, John, 133. Stamford, Col., 46, 68, 101. Stamp, Dr., 236. Stamper, Rich., 515. Standish, Lieut.-Col. Alex., 507, 511. , Col. Rich., 34, 509. Stane, Dr., 171. Stanhope, Lord Charles, letter of attorney by, 478. , Lady Dorothy, 289. Stanley, James, Earl of Derby, 143, 169, 282. , , Lady Mary, daughter of 389,390. , daughters of, 169,282, 389,390, 543. , relatives of, 169. GENERAL INDEX. 705 Stanley, James, Earl of Derby— con*. , , servants, &c. of, warrant to seize, 543. Stanley, Edw., pass for, 556. , Hen., 229 (2). , John, .555. , Wm., pass for, 530. Stanton, Capt., 57. Staple, Capt., 508. Stapleton, Oliyia, 564. Stapley, Col. Ant., alderman, member of the Council of State, 8, 10, 171, 325, 489, 526. , , placed on committees, 2, 3,6, 17, 18 (2), 37, 56,(2), 73, 167, 205, 325, 346, 352, 428, 438, 467, 472, 473, 488. , Hen., M.P., .549. Star Chamber (Whitehall), Irish Committee at, 65, 109, 338. Starchy, Rich., warrant to, 532. Staresmore, Capt. Jas., 334. Starkey, Phil., 371, 604. , Capt. Rich., 335. Starkie, Geo., 466, 474, 604. Starr, Clement, 334, 336. State, the, 25 ; see also Government, the pre- sent. Commonwealth, and casual men- tions, passim. barges, 46, 64, 83, 95, 169, 170, 382. , master of, 112, 145. coaches, 46, 64, 481, 484. liveries, 46, 481. matters or affairs of, 75, 78. watermen, 489. State Paper Office, 165. , keeper of, Amb. Randolph, 133. Statues, 261 (2), 286, 339. Statute office, 472. Stayner, Capt. Rich., 88, 97, 102 (2), Staynes or Staines, Dr., commissary of mus- ters, 6, 30, 90, 240. , , letter to, 79. , , warrant to, 532. Stebbing, Capt. Solomon, 469, 513. Stebin, Capt. Jno., 504. Stedham, co. Sussex, 557. Stedham, Robt., 572. Steele, Wm., see London, recorder of. Stelfox, Capt. Edw., 509. Stephenhill, eo. Middlesex, 524. Stephens, Ant., 88, 102, 575. ,Hen., 308, 309, 355, 481, 568. , Lydia, pass far, 547. , Major or Lieut.-Col. Rich., 175. 475, 484, 578. , license for, 545. , wife of, payment to, 484. , , wife and children of, 475. Wm., 12. , Wm., Admiralty judge, report of, 444. 2. Stephenson, Capt. Jno., 506. , Lieut, Wm., 510. Stepkin, Jno., pass for, 538. Sterry, Peter, minister, 30 (2), 286, 472 (2). , Capt. Thos., 431, 510. Stert, Arth., 529, Stevens, Major Philip. 281. , Major Rich., 479. , clerk of the works, 274. Steventon, Jno., 542. , , father of, 542. Steward, Capt. Wm., 504. Stewart, Sir Jas., mayor of Edinburgh, 267. or Stuart, Richard, Dean [of West- minster], alias Nicholson, 186, 415. , , letters of, 186, 271, 351,384, 394, 414. Stiles, Mr., see Styles. Stillington, Marg., 419. Stirke, Capt. Jno., 505, 513. StirUng (Scotland), 609 (2). Stoakes, Capt., 350. Stoakley, Anne, 591. Stoarer or Storer, Wm., 607 (2). Stock, Arthur, 267. Stockden, Thos., 490. Stockholm, papers dated from, 104, 158, 609, 611. Stockport, Capt. Jas., 509. Stockwell, CO. Surrey, 343. Stoke CUmsland manor (Devon), 164. Stokes, Edw., 76. , Capt, 506. Stokes Bay, 33. Stone, CO. Stafford, 544. Stone, John, 406, 605. , Lieut. Phil., 511. , Capt. Robert, 392. , Sir Robert, pass for, 567. , Capt., 159. Stoneley, co. Warwick, resident at, 320. Storer or Stoarer, Wm., 607 (2). Storey, Adam, license for, 557. Ferd., 126, 516, 525. , , pass for, 540. , Thomasin, 195, 200. Stowe (Scowe ?), ships to, 499, 552 ?, 554 ?. Stowell, Sir Jno., 220. Strafford, Lord (Wm. Wentworth), 321. , Wm., letter to, 53. Straits, the, ships in, at, or to, 72, 80, 114, 115, 406, 417, 455, 466, 499, 500 (3), 502. Strangers, 21, 61, 71, 98, 107, 131, 158, 179- 181, 248, 298, 304, 344, 530. bottoms or ships, see Ships, strangers. customs, or consulage, 181, 190, 19I,315« goods, 226. Strangways (Royalist), 153. Strathbogie (Scotland), Charles 11. at, 266. Straw, Wm., 330. Y Y 706 GENERAL INDEX. Streater, Lieut. Juo., pass for, 531. Streatham, co. Surrey, 343. Strickland, Walter, M.P., resident with the United States, 96, 187, 212, 217, 290, 312, 322, 327, 376, 428, 467 (2), 481, 526. , , letters of, alluded to, 35, 38, 162,168,171, 194. , , letter to, 55. , , , alluded to, 198. , , return of, 212, 230, 234, 235. , , servant of, 196. Strode, Geo., 593. , Sir George, see Stroud. , Wm., 135. Strong, Barth., petition of, 37. , Julian. 362. , , Peter, son of, 362. Stroud, Kent, fishermen at, 221,222, 229, 232, 348, 370. , oyster fishery at, 358, 370. Stroud or Strode, Sir George, 47, 535 (2). , , estate of, accounts of, 93. Stuart, Charles, see Charles II. , Henry, Duke of Gloucester, see Henry. , James, Duke of Richmond, 25. , Dean, see Stewart. Stubbing, Capt. Jno., 507, 512. Sturgeon caught in the Medway, 221 (,2). Styles, Eich., 362. , Sir Thos., 470. or Stiles, minister, 213, 385, 452. Subsidies, 35, 214 (2), 315-319; see also Assessments. , check general of, clerk of, 214. Sudeley Castle, 48, 53, 159 (2), 183, 194. Suffolk, 56, 173, 409, 463. , auditor for, 413. cheese, 590, 594, 603. , Duke of (Charles Brandon), 378. , High Court of Justice in, 465. , justices of peace of, 143. , , letter to, 79. , lands in, 93 (2). , militia in, 506-509,511, 512, 513. , , commissioners of, 197, 306, 332, 455, 471, 483, 513. , , officers of, commissions to, 159, 332, 423, 457, 506-509, 511, 512, 513. , places in, 516, 517, 521, 557, 566. , traveller to, 567. Sugars, 20, 390, 404, 406, 423, 428, 499. Suhara, Jas. de, 338. Summer Islands, 489. Summerton or Somerton, co. Oxford, 524. , minister of, 254, 261. Sumpter, Capt. Wm., 507. Sunderland, co. Durham, 516. Sunninghill, co. Berks, 528. Surgeons, 88, 230. for the army, see Army. chests, 110, 125, 496, 564, 592. for ships, 16, 24 (2), 35, 500. HaU, 265. , master and wardens of, 16. , , letters to, 24, 35. , order to, 14. Surrey, 56, 451. , auditor for, 413. , Countess of, see Arundel. dock, 497. , gentry of, 187. , justices of peace for, 162. militia in, 272, 352, 509. , , commissioners of, 187, 272, 352. , , officers for, 509. , , commissions for, 509. , M.P.S for, 62. , places in, 343 (2), 467 (2), 495 (2), J 520, 530, 555. , resident in, 547. , surveyors for, 498. , travellers to or from, 117, 216. troops, 475. 3 woodwards of, 10. Surveyor-general, see Webb, Col. _Wm. of works, see Carter, B'dw. Sussex, Lady (Anne Savile?), 446. Sussex, 451. , auditor for, 413. coast, 9, 145 (2), 341. , committee of, letter to, 9. , justices of peace for, 145, 253, 558. , lands in, 93,358. .mUitiain, 330, 509, 511. , , commissioners of, 187, 253, 254, 297, 330, 341, 348 (2), 351. , , officers of, 509, 511. , , commissions for, 509, 511. M.P.sfor, 62. , places in, 253, 515 (2), 524, 535, 557, 558, 559,591. , resident in, 253. , sequestrations in, 330. ship of, 551. , travellers to and from, 564.' , troops in or for, 66, 254, 462, 463. , Vice- Admiral of, 8, 549. Swaine, Anne, see Howard. , Capt. Bennet, 508. , Eich., 515. Swan, Jno., payment to, 581. , , warrant to, 570. Thos., 12. Swanley, Capt. Geo., 63, 67, 68, 136. , , warrant to, 563. Swansea, 113, 173, 219, 524, 531. GENERAL JNDEX. 707 Swanwick or Swanwich, Capt. Arth., 615, 574. Swayne, Thos., or Squire, 535. , , letter to, 77. Swaysoone, Sam., 34. Sweden, Christina, Queen of, 104, 168,609, 611. , Council of, 104, 158. , , letter to, 80. Sweden, 69, 104, 470, 610, 611. , ship of, 478. , traveller to, 479. , treaty with, by Charles 11., 104. Sweet, Eich., 370. Sweetman, Timothy, 323, 607. Swift, Major Thos., 139, 140. Swiney, co. Salop, resident at, 445. Switzers, 165. Sword blade makers and mills, 4, 525. Sydenham, Jno., pass for, 631. , Col. Wm., Governor of the Isle of Wight, 23 (2), 131, 143, 148, 150, 151, 167, 258, 269, 270, 278, 346, 363, 400, 467, 486, 632, 545, 561, 586, 695. , , letters to, 4, 64, 74. Sydney, Eobert, Earl of Leicester, 257-259. Dorothy, Countess of Leicester, 255, 257-259, 263, 295. , , house of, 259; see also Pens- hurst. , Philip, Viscount Lisle, member of the Council of State, 4, 10, 13, 37, 73, 489. , , placed on committees, 2, 18 (2), 90, 216. , Col. Algernon, governor of Dover Castle, 163, 228, 251, 255, 287, 393, 399 (2), 435 (3), 631. , complaint against, 101. , , letter to, 64. , Col. Robt., pass for,- 550. Sykes, owner of the Unity, 532. Syler, Col. and Capt. Edw., 512 (2). , Col. Edw., Governor of Boston, 65, 160, 162, 385, 392 (2), 393, 416 (2), 436, 450, 512 (2), 640, 554,561. , , letter to, 24. , , payments to, 58, 208,479. , , regiment of, 392, 393, 438 (2), 461, 465, 479. Symball, Hen., keeper of Peterhouse, warrant to, 633. , Mr., 272. Symers, Jminister, license for, 558. Symes, Jas., 121. , , account by, 414. Symmons, Major, 5. Symons, Hen., 483. Synod, the, 25, 292. , records of, 286. Syre, Wm., 76. Tailleur, Theodorico, pass for, 561. Tailor, Capt. Jno., see Taylor. Talbot, John, Earl of Shrewsbury, 47. , Mr., 170,448. Tamar river, 164. Tannet, Capt. Robt., 512. Tapestry or hangings, 117, 490. Tarleton, Mr., 263. Tarrant, Lieut. Wm., 512. Tarrant Gunfield, co. Dorset, 515. Tarthall House, quartering soldiers in, 247. Tatam, Capt. Peter, 422. Tate, Capt., 311. Tatnell, Wm., account by, 495. Tattersall, Capt. Roger, 507. Tattershall Castle, 24, 58, 65. Taunton Castle, 60, 144, 193. , garrison in, 281, 594. , governor of, 594. Tawyer or Tyer, Laurence, 18, 66, 514, 628. Taxes, see Assessments. Taxtiaim, Capt., pass for, 560. , , wife and family of, pass for, 560. Taylor or Tailor, Alex., 289. ,Dan., 216. , Geo., 641. Capt. Jno., 8, 500, 523, 601. , Joseph, 500. , Capt. Philip, 602. , ,Eliz., widow of, 423, 602. , Capt. Rich., 507. , Robert, 521. , Thomas, 335. , Capt. Thos., 377. , Capt., of Queanby, co. York, 506. , Capt., prisoner, 339. ._ or Tayler, Capt., shipbuilder, 275 496, 565. , victualler, 503. Taylour, Marie, 429. , Major, 18. Taytum (shipmaster), 116. Team, Mr., notes of, 495. Teigh, CO. Rutland, 567. Tempest, Col. Hy., 606. , Sir Rich., 430, 565. Temple, Col. Jas., governor of Tilbury Fort, 149, 268, 277, 351, 371, 382, 389, 532, 534, 563. , letters to, 12, 172, , Peter, 468. , Capt. Wm., 508. Tenant Jas., pass for, 653. , , petition of. 111. Y Y 2 708 GENERAL INDEX. Tenants, Act for relief of, 39, 4-12. Tench, Edw., 5S3. Tennis Court, Whitehall, 184. Tenshall, co. Flint, 520. Tenterden, mayor of, 164. Tenterden, Capt., 609. Tent makers, warrant to, 552. TerberriUe, Capt. Thos., 472. , , payment to, 475. Tercroghan, Ireland, forces in, 370. TerTey,Capt. Chas., 511. TeiTill, Robt.,pass for, 546. Test or Engagement, the, see Government, test of fidelity to. Tetherington, Capt. Saml., 594. Thacker, Eobt., 576, 587. Thame, co. Oxford, resident at, 337. Thames, the, or the river, 275, 481. , pirates and pickeroons in, 330, 502. , ships in, I, 63, 136, 147, 161, 169, 241, 252, 253, 284, 300, 322, 329, 337, 342, 347, 371, 373, 386, 397, 403, 421, 428, 441, 470, 495, 498, 499 (2), 548- 553, 558, 560-562. , ships to or from, 220, 268, 284, 300, 329, 342, 37.5, 377, 379, 381 (2), 470, 552, 560, 562. , watermen, petition of, 609. Thane, Mr., deputy of, 214. Thanet, Kent, commissioners of sewers for, 173. Thanet, Earl of (John Tuftou), residence of, 449, 468. Thanksgiving days, 373, 390, 552. , Acts for, 350. , declarations for, 312, 331. , refusal to observe, 421. ThelwaU, Capt. Lumley, 364, 430. , Peter, agent in Flanders or at Brus- sels, 58, 167, 168,336. , , gratuity to, 336. Thetford, co. Norwich, 6, 13, 527. Thieves and robbers, 19, 143. Thin, Clement, pass for, 531. Thistlewhait, Capt. Hen., 5u8. Thomas, Capt. Dan., 31, 109, 119, 516, 575. , Eich., 482. Thompson, Edw., 500. , Eliz., 517. , Capt. Thos., letter of, 262. , Wm., pass for, 545. Wm., of Ilarborough, 192 (2), 517. , , letter to, 185. , , warrant to, 546. Thomson, John, 125, 638. , Julian, 554. , Maurice, treasurer of assessments for Ireland, 2:i (2), 31, 118, 251, 569, 578, 57y, 580, 582, 5B4, 586, 588, 603, 604, 600. , letter to, 172. , , warrants to, 544, 573, 574. Thomson — cont. , , Major liob., Navy Commissioner, 40, 503. , , letters to, 135, 326. , Wm., 274, 279. ■ , Capt, 377. Mr., 125. , Thompson, or Tomson, Col.,1 207 403, 447,501. , , letter to, 340. Thornborough or Thornbury, Rich., 60, 126. Thomehull, Lieut.-Col. Edw., 505. Thornhaugh, Hen., 145. Thornhill, Col., see Smith, Rich. Thornton, Jno., 538, 555. , Major Wm., 507. Thorold, Wm., 176. Thorowgood, Sir John, 366. ,Kich., 291, 571, 583,586, 594, 596 (2), 603, 606, 607 (2). Thorp, Robt., 3, 113, 114, 361, 374, 498. Thorpe, Eras., Baron of the Exchequer, 73, 155,413,414,490. Thory, Jno., 515. Thrael, Hen., 571, 58.5, 586, 598. Thurloe's State Papers, documents printed in, 115, 123, 132 (2). Thurlow, Mr., 574. Thwaites, Thos., 18, 68, 97, 527, 528, 533. Thynne, Dowager Lady, 537, 540. Tibbalds, Rich, 529. Tichborne, Robt., account by, 446. , letter of, 210. Tickets, forged, 148. Tiddiman, Hen., late Serjeant of the Admi- ralty at Dover, 9, 16, 45, 102, 575. , , petitions of, 35, 39. Tierens, Ant, 90, 572, 574, 576, 590. , Christ., 559. Tighe, Mr., 567. Tilbury Eort, 60, 172, 277, 486. , arms, ammunition, &c. sent to, 389, 534, 551. , garrison of, 204, 205. , governor or commander of, see Tem- ple, Col. Jas. , house near, 277. , officers at, warrants to, 539. , provisions for, 205, 277. , repairs of, 204. Tilbury Hope, or the Hope, letters dated from 113, 146. , ships in, to, or from, 110, 113,128, 129, 205, 329, 393, 491, 495, 496, 499, 500 (2), 532, 553. Tilden, Thos., pass for, 549. Tilebarne, Lord, see Murray. Tille, Capt, 478. Timber or wood, 37, 164, 199, 369, 495, 496, 548, 556. carrier, 440. GENERAL INDEX. 709 Timber or wood — cont. , emlDezzling of, 414. . > felling or cutting of, 50, 75, 85, 112, 114, 434, 475, 536. for fortifications and garrisons, 64, 162, 386. for the navy or ships, 64, 114, 151, 193, 454, 495 (2), 496, 498, 501 (2), 532. for repairs, 31, 119 (2), 131, 151, 193 (2), 194, 293, 297, 558. , preservation of, 31, 491. , purveyors of, 114. , sale of, 45. , ships laden with, 491. , survey of, 496 (3). , tops, lops, and bark of, 297, 550. , waste of, 10, 339, 454. Timbs, Alderman, 473. Timene, Signor D., 459. Timmerman, Paul, 428. Tin, 182. Tippetts, John, 110, 536, 542 (2). , certificate by, 498. Tissenden, Capt., 213, 549. Tituan, governor of, 349. , prisoners at, 349. , ships to or from, 302, 349. , trade to, 37, 238, 240, 241, 302, 349. Titus, of the bedchamber, 321. Tobacco pipe clay, export ;of, prohibited, 322, 370. Todd, Christ., 490. , Fras., 591, 599, 605 (2). Todos los Sanotos Bay, Brazil, 97. Toll, Mr., 6. Tomlin, Hierom, 593. Tomlinson, Col., 297, 301. , , regiment of, 95, 143, 288, 301, 306, 350, 582. Tompson, "Wm., 205. , Col., see Thomson. Tomson, Priscilla, pass for, 568. Tong, prisoner, 301. Tonnage and poundage, 59. Tooth, Ambrose, 172. Topp, Pras., 360. Topsham, ships of, 269, 309, 354, 357. Torey, minister, 564. Tossiter, co. Northampton, 521, 522. Tothill, Col. Robt., 8, U (2), 40, 82, 570. Tottie, Jno., 478. Touchell, Lieut. Saml., 165, 176. Touchet, James, Earl of Castlehaven, 321. Toulnson, Gapt. Clement, 505. Toulon, ships at, 26. Tower of London, 83, 156, 174, 182, 276, 433. ,, , arms and armour in, 369 (2), 391, 401, 439, 452, 479, 631, 534, 541, 544 (2). Tower of London — cont. , Bowyer's house in, 476. , church in, 126. , guard of, 255. , gunpowder in or for, 345, 577, 579. , highways about, bill for repairing of the, 297, 375. , labourers in, gratuity to, 583, 604. .liberty of, granted, 204, 216, 260, 356, 438 (2), 442, 549. , lieutenant of, 54, 117,126,156,166, 173, 175, 183 (2), 184, 185, 312, 346. , letter to, 75. ) , warrants to, 546 (3), 548, 549, 550. , magazine at, 444. , mint in, see Mint. ) ordnance office, ofilcers, and stores in, see Ordnance. ) prisoners in or to, 8, 61, 87, 107, 173, 175, 176, 183 (2), 184, 204,208,216 (2), 229, 250, 289, 346, 356 (2), 382, 416, 438 (2), 442, 447 (2), 468, 473, 519, 521, 524, 533, 535, 546, .549, 550, 566, 596. , wives of, 184. records in, 201. , , clerks, &c. of, 455, 476. > keeper of, see Selden, John. , , office of, 391, 455, 576. , regulators of, 599. , repairs of, 198. , residents in, 312. , storekeeper, deputy, in, 584. , stores in, for, or from, 8, 425, 540 559. swords in, proving of, 599. , troops in, 255, 367. , warders of, 184, 255. , wardrobe in, 577, 579. wharf, 538. Town, the see London. Townsend, Geo., 462, 469, 477. , Eobert, 516. , pass for, 539, 540. , Thos., 520. , Mr., 160. Tracy, John, Viscount Tracy, 446. , Capt. George, 87, 534. , Sir Hum., 167, 169. , Sir Robert, 253. Trade, traffic, or commerce, 42, 68, 72 103 107, 178, 180, 183, 189, 234, 239, 29o' 303, 305, 399, 407, 408, 459-461 ; see also Guinea trade ; Holland, trade to and Council of State, Committee of for Trade. ' ,., advancement or benefit of 42 72 107, 164. ' ' ' , clothing, 21, 22. .council or committee of, see Council of State, Committee of. 710 GENERAL INDEX. Trade — cont. , disturtanee of, or prejudice to, 20 (2), 41, 42, 72, 81, 97, 102, 107, 122, 130, 178, 189, 246, 259, 268, 272, 279, 304 (2). , preservation or safety of, 116, 121, 203, 204, 341, 379 (2), 459, 469. Trained tands, 74 ; see also Militia. Traitors to the King, 111. to Parliament, .50, 461, 566. Treason against Parliament, 18, 49, 61, 83, 84, 85-87, 90, 92, 159, 182, 280, 309, 347, 410, 412, 425, 445, 528, 533-535, 539, 552, 566, 572. Treasure, search for, 279, 326, 329. Treasurers-at-war, or Army Treasurers, see War, treasurers at. Treasury, the, 37, 51, 67, 70, 292, 612. TredweU, Rich., 572, 585. Treehle, "Walter, 584. Tregonnell, Thos., license to, 560. Trela-vmey, Mr.. 294, 531. Trelowarren, co. Cornwall, 521, 559. Trench, Capt., payments to, 457, 469. Trent, the, 283. Tresham, Edw., 488, 568. "Wm., 572. Trethewy, Mr., 482. Trevanion, Sir Chas., 154. Trevesies, Anne, pass for, 552. Trevor, Arthur, 261, 558. Trinity House (Deptford Strond), certificates of, alluded to, 1, 52, 80. , charter or patent for, 117, 132, 136. .Committee of, 39, 51, 80, 86, 112, 125, 297, 342. , masters of, 568. , , letters to, 330,336. Triptree, Edw., 80. Tronsee, Mrs., 542. Trotman, Capt. Anth., 294, 508. Troulsenn, Burr, 250, 252. Trowscoed, co. Cardigan, 248. TrumhaU, Mr., 171. Truro, Cornwall, 514. TufEneU, Jno., 434, 566. Tufton, John, Earl of Thanet, residence of, 449, 468. Tutton, Sir Hum., 35. Tuliday, Major, Ucense for, 565. TuUibardine, lord, see Murray. Tunhridge, 518, 550. Tuninghen cheese, 568. Tunis, 349. , captives at, 42. , consul at, 42. , residents at, 42,226. Turenne, Marshal, 289, 346. Turkey, 72, 458. , Grand Seignior of, (Mahomet II.), 71, 227. Turkey, Avanias in, 42, 72. Company, see Levant Company. , consuls to, 525. , seignory of, 71. , ships from, 107. , trade in or to, 71, 72. , Vizier of, 227. Turkish commodities, 72. , interest, 42,458. Turks, the, 42. Turner, Capt. Jacob, 509. , John, 498. , Thos., 515. , Tim, license for, 562. , Capt, 508. Tumey, Major, 5. Tuthury Race, 292. committee for, 377. , horses belonging to, 67, 196, 228, 229, 467. sale of, 229, 248, 292, 339 (2), 377, 463. , yeoman of, 196. Tutchen, Anth., 172. Twese, Mr., 483. Twistleton, Col. Geo., 222. , Col. Jno., 507. Col. Phil., 132, 149, 150, 160 (2), 483, 509, 510, 511, 512. , , regiment of, 95, 140, 589, 593. , Comet, 160 (2). Tyballs, Rich., 528. Tyer, Laurence, see Tawyer. Tyldsley, Sir Thos., 539. Tyler, Wm., 7. Tynemouth garrison, 90. , ships at, 262. TyrreU, Anne, pass for, 546. u. Ulster, Ireland, 76, 77 (2), 101, 118, 141, 296, 568, .573. , arms, ammunition, provisions, &c., sent 10,251,265, 368, 536, 540, 561, 572, 576, 580, 584, 589, 591, 593, 594-596- 598, 600, 603, 604, 607 (3), 608. , forces in or sent to, 60, 73, 77, 83, 109, 119, 139, 141, 208, 295, 296, 321, 383, 540, 681, 583, 585, 586. , inhabitants of, 77. , ports in, 108. , rebels in, 382, 602, 606. Underwood, Lieut.-Col. Eras., 6, 406, 600, 607. United Provinces, see Holland. Upchurch, Hen., 538. Upnor Castle, co. Somerset, 46, 629, 600, Governor of, see Browne, Major John. GENERAL INDEX. 711 Upper or superior bench (a/icw King's Bencli), 92, 201, 378, 464, 476, 538. , judges of, 73 ; see also Judges. , justices of, see Aske,Eich.'; Nicholas, Robt. , Lord Chief Justice of, see Kolle, Henry. , prisoner in 203. Upton, John, victualler, 503. , Major, Governor of Plymouth Port, &c., 140, 142,269, 351,431. , , letter to, 74. , , warrant to, 562. Utrecht, 236, 265, 271, 351. , Broad Street in, letter addressed to, 236. , letters dated from, 273, 288, 421. , persons in, 373. , St. John's churchyard in, 373. travellers to or from, 273, 293, 536, 555. V. Vallis, Capt., -warrant to, 552. Van Beaumont, Sir Simon, 96. Vandervort, Isaac, pass for, 541. Van Hocht, Fras., 488. Van Joxhaine, Will Jobst., pass for, 562. , , -wife and child of, 562. Van Kinschott, Eowland, pass for, 551. Van Liere, Gerritt, 406. Van Einenborgh, Helen, pass for, 542. Van Weymes and vnie, pass for, 542. Vane, Charles, agent to Portugal, 132, 184 (2), 187, 230 (2), 231, 485, 580. , , return of, 212 (2). , , salary of, 597. , servants of, 405. , , thanks of Parliament presented to, 231. , Sir Henry, jun., Member of the Council of State, 10, 73, 101, 120, 154, 155, 203, 250, 254, 273, 277, 292, 294, 297 (2), 308, 328, 335, 344, 347, 348, 352, 365 (2), 389, 391, 400, 425, 448, 465, 479 (2), 565,613. , , letters to, 200, 209, 242. , , alluded to, 199. .,, , placed on committees, 3, 18 (2), 37, 60, 183, 215, 222, 290, 303,306, 352, 403 (2), 434, 436, 454, 45.5, 469, 483, 484 (2), 488, 596. , treasurer of the navy, 40, 79, 83, 84, 87, 129, 133, 388, 424, 456, 491, 574, 605, 611. Vanest, Bowdewen, 165. Vanly, Adrew, 573. Vansell, Harmicon, widow, pass for, 537. Vassal!, Saml., 357, 362. Vaughan, Edw., 348, 523, 560. , Lieut. Edw., 509. , Evan, 108, 139, 140, 515, 536. , John, 248. , Theop., 483. Vaux, Edward, Lord Vaux, 156, 278. , , servants of, 156, 278. Vauihall,'(London), butts at, 345. Vavasour, Jno., letter to, 12. , Peter, 550. , , pass for, 555, 556. , Thos., pass for, 547. Vemis, Jas., license for, 557. Venables, Col., 101, 258, 362, 385, 423, 465, 573, 597. , , regiment of, 286, 581. Venetians, 72, 459. Venice Company, 71. , state of, 42. Venison, see Deer. Venn, Col. Jno., treasurer of petty emptions, 76, 136, 528, 569, 570, 571, 576. , , warrants to, 526, 575,576, 578, , Capt. Wm., 584. , Venner, Capt. Wm., 508. Venning, Mr., 322, 325, 352. Verdvoye, Jas., 5. Vere, Beatrix, Countess Dowager of Oxford, servant of, pass for, 558. Eras., pass for, 566. Vergoe, Dorothy, pass for, 548. Vernon, Geo., 190, 227. , Mr., of Haslington, 376. Vessels, see Ships. Vicars, Alderman Jno., pass for, 542. Vicary, Capt. Lawrence, 507. Vice-Admirals, see Admirals, Vice. Vicris, Eobt., 568. VictnaUing Office, Tower hill, 501, 603. , clerks in, 172, 496 (2), 501. , messengei', in, 501. VUliers, George, Duke of Buckingham, 88, 324, 482. , , estate of, wood in, 216, , Eobt., pass for, 563. Vincent, Thos., 139, 481, 540 (2), 576, 589 (3), 600. Vinegar, 500. Vinter, Eobt., letter of, 240. Violet, Alderman Thos., 182, 473, 480. , letters of, 178, 292. , , propositions by, 181, 431, 454, 455. Virginia planter, 267. , Scotch prisoners sent to, 346 (2). , ships to, 176,238. , trade to, 238. , travellers to or from, 213, 281. Vivian or Vivyan, Sir Eich., 521. .,, , , license for 559. 712 GENEEAL INDEX. Vivor, Wm., 564. "Volunteers, 176, 416, 421. Vyner, Alderman Thos., 129. , Mr., 409. w. W. G., 234. Wadsworth, Capt., 372, 373, 446, .498. , Mr., 176. Wagstaff, Capt. Rich., 128, 452, 455. Waidson, Dr., 291. Waight, John, ensign, 91, 95, 175. Wainwright, Jas., 405, 586, 598. Waite or Wayte, Col. Thos., 340, 505, 508. Wake, Rob., 131, 132 (2), 543. Wakefield, Capt. Eohert, 335. Wakerin, Dionysius, 268. Walden, Jno., 477. Wale, Jno., 498. Wales, 66, 601. , counties in, 87. , money sent to, 606. , ship at, 285. , troops to, 66. , , raising of, 530, 539 (2). ; , North, composition in, commissioners for, 105. , , , letter to, 87. , , contributions in, 109, 282. , , militia in, 276, 508, 509, 511, 512. , , commissioners of, 86. , , officers of, 508, 509, 511, 512. , , , commissions for, 608, 509, 511,512. South, 54. , , customs and subsidies in, 315- 319. , militia in, 511. , , , officers of, 511. , , , ,,...., commissions for, 511. , places in, 173. , , vice-admiral of, 113. Wales, John, 335. Walford, Jno, 588. Walgerton, co. Chester, 494. Walker, Augustine, 423. , Clement, book written by, 345. , Sir Edward, garter, king-at-arms, 33, 35,321. , Hen., warrant to, 551. , Dr. Walter, Judge-Advocate of the Admiralty and Cinque Ports, 9, 35, 39 (2), 45, 102, 167, 238, 285, 298, 342, 348, 390, 396, 435, 477, 488. Walker, Dr. Walter — cont. .letters of, 135, 380. , letters to, 98, 302. , , subjects referred to, 20, 26, 29, 30, 31, 57, 59, 61, 76, 84, 86, 102, 105, 109, 124 (3), 135, 138, 162, 166, 168 (2), 185, 203, 218, 225, 235, 241 (2), 249, 250, 252, 281, 298, 340, 356, 370 (3), 379, 435, 439, 443. , , reports, &c. of,16,39, 255,349, 389, 442, 444. , , , alluded to, 241, 250, 298. , , warrant to, 527. , Wm., 249. , Col. 120. Wall, Jno., 453, 481. Moses, 80. Wallace, minister, 559. Waller, Capt. Fras, 504. , Sir Hardress, Governor of Pendennis Castle, 105, 144, 196, 269. , , regiment of, 117, 121, 143, 144, 147, 540. , Capt. Jno., 504. , Capt. Wm., 511. Sir Wm., 255. Wallerby,°co. Lincoln, 520. Walley, Charles, victualler at Chester, 11, 63, 79, 83, 109, 174, 197, 268, 286,287 (3), 296, 297, 383, 498, 588, 599, 600, 608. , , letters of, alluded to, 76, 498. , letters to, 14, 87, 101. , , alluded to, 370. , , payments by, 206, 225. , payments to, 87, 501, 573, 576, 577 (2). , Capt. Thos., 510. Wallingford Castle, 105. , garrison of, 283, 284. , governor of, see Evelyn, Major. , ordnance from, 529. , prisoners in, 216, 255, 550 (2). , troops for, 261. Wallis, Major, troop of, 599. , (prisoner), 45. Wallop, Rob., member of the Council of State, placed on committees, 3, 18, 290. , Militia Commissioner for Hampshire, 471. Walmer Castle, 150. , arms and ammunition for, 542. Walsall, Barnaby, Mayor of Rochester, 232. , , letter of, 229. , letter to, 222. , , reference to 233. , Dr., 142. Walsingham, Sir Thos., 483. Walters, Gabriel, 528. , Major Geo., 264, 368, 523, 584, 592, 596. Nath., 607 (2). GENEEAL INDEX. 713 Walters — cont. , Wm., 76, 142, 577,592. Mr., 264. Waltham, Capt. Thos., 208, 549. , Thos., 517. Walton, Hen., 57. , Mary, 57. , Val., see Wanton. Wansep, Hen., 414. Wansey, Major Hen., 508. War, articles of, 202, 440. , council of, 8, 13, 44, 46, 94, 101 (2), 123 (2), 162, 166, 175, 183, 277, 362, 399, 435, 439, 452, 467. , treasurers at, or army treasurers, 26, 59, 62, 128, 136, 139, 170 (9), 208, 209, 213 (2), 225, 254, 293, 296, 350, 358, 370 (2), 373, 374, 377, 383, 389 (2), 398 (?), 401 (?), 410, 433,443, 464, 470, 576 ; see also WoUaston, Sir John. , letters to, 28, 53, 64,90,106, 208, 418, 453. , , , alluded to, 147, 218. , payments by, 221, 225, 264, 302, 309, 335, 373, 397, 417, 418, 422, 435, 443, 453, 481, 569. , , payments to, 206,342,349,564, 577, 580, 581, 598. , , warrants or orders to, 208, 259, 537, 541, 570-572, 574, 575, 578, 581, 583-586, 595, 608. , ,alIudedto, 77, 78,82, 118, 406 (2). Warbleton, co. Sussex, 535. Warhurton, Peter, Justice of the Common Pleas, 73, 464, 466. Warcup or Worcop, Lieut.-Col. Eob., 36, 54, 507. Ward, Capt. Juc, 506. ,Eich., 581, 587. , Capt. Saml., 507. , Major Wm., 505. , Col., 177. Warde, Capt. Thos., 504. Wardrobes, 54. , keepers of, 37, 312 ; and see Kinners- ley, Clement. , Col., 177. Wards and liveries, Court of, 476. Waring, Lieut. John, 335. , Mich., treasurer of Goldsmiths' Hall, 165, 420, 569. , , letters to, 420, 464. Warner, Fras., 600, 604. Warren, Edw., 563. Wm.,448. Warter, Wm., 500. Warwick, John, 461. Warwick Castle, Governor of, 54. , , prisoners in, 255, 263. , Karl of, Lord Admiral, sic Rich, Kob. \\ ar«irk House, letter dated from, i27. Warwickshire, 485, 489. , justices of peace for, 475. , militia of, 331, 507 (2), 508,511,512, 613. , , commissioners of, 435 (2). , , officers for, 215,507 (2), 508, 511, 512, 513. , , commissions for, 507 (2), .508, 511, 512, 513. , places in, 93 (2), 320. , residents in, 93. , traveller to, 409. Washbourne, Jno., 389. Wateiford, Ireland, 236, 263. , ships from or to, 219, 608. Waterlow, Jno., 429. Waterman, Geo., 596. Watermen, 46, 145, 162, 215, 249, 489, 549. , impress of, 535, 609. Waterton, Jno., 419, 433, 547. Watkins, Sir David, 175. ,Mr., 201. Watson, Jno., 446, 522, 570, 578, 582, 595. , , letter to, 366. Wm., 446, 581, 582. , Capt. Wm., 510. Watts, Baptist, 541. ,Edm., 603. , Edw., 474. , Hen., license for, 557. , Jas., 545. , Ealph, 502 (2). , Mr., 327. Wauton or Walton, Col. Valentine, member of the Council of State, 13, 15 (3), 31, 54, 61, 67, 160, 170, 187, 195, 203, 208, 219 (3), 222, 223, 230, 248, 385 (3), 388, 399, 401, 422, 452, 462 (2), 474, 483, 543, 544, 597, 608. , , placed on committees, 3, 18 (2), 54, 68, 85, 199, 205, 399, 403, 434, 469. > , regiment of, 95, 105, 127, 394, 539, 543 (2), 567, 595. Waylet, Major Agricola, 508. Wayte, Col., see Waite. , Mr., 104, 158. Wayth, Mr., 240. Weare, Wm., 117, 515, 535. Weaver, John, 339, 344, 369, 376. ....,...., , allowances to, 397, 461. , John, Quartermaster, 335. Webb, John, 255, 273, 305, 307, 413, 498, 515, 516. , letters to, 271, 298, 302, 336. , Rich., 200, 2.34. , Mary, widow of, 200, 219, 230. 234. ' , Robt, 213, 218. Thos., 325, 32C, 327, .-iil, 603. > Col. Wm., Survcvur General, 603 607. 714 GENERAL INDEX. Webbe, Major, 120. "Webster, Anth., 291, 575, 581, 585, 586, 588, 593. John, 320. , , letter of, 439. Weedon, Ann, 267. , Thos., 267. Weeks, keeper of the Gatehouse, 27. Weemes, Pat., license for, 556. Weights, making and trying of, 182, 192. Welbie, Capt. or Col., 392, 566. Weld, Mr., 466. Weldon, Col. Anth., 321 (?), 568. WeUs, CO. Norfolk, 557. 00. Somerset, 143, 518, 560, 566. Wells, Capt., 513. Welsh, constable at Deptford, 560. Wendall, Mrs., see Windell. Wentworth, Thos., Earl of Cleveland, 321. , William, Lord Strafford, 321. , Mr. (Lord;?), 321. , Lady Anne, pass for, 537. , Lady Arabella, pass for, 537. ,Sir Peter, member of the Council of State, 5, 10 (2), 11, 213, 476, 480. , placed on committees, 18, 29, 92, 95, 104, 111 (3), 142, 173, 177, 290. West, the, see England, west of. West, Hen., letter of, 372. John, pass for, 528. , Simon, 406. Major Wm., 509. Westbrooke, Capt., 509. Western, Thos., see Weston. West Deeping, co. Lincoln, 518. West Eriezland, commissioners from, 203. West India Company, Holland, 359. Indies, 311. West Lackington, co. Somerset, 544, 546. Westlake, Mr., 370. "Westminster, 201, 462, 484. , committee at, 356, 502. , dismissal from, 59, 60. , inhabitants of, 514 516, 520 (.2). , petition of. 111. , militia in, 353,443,447, 451. , committee for, 48, 176, 197, 274 (2), 451. , , warrant to, 553. persons in, 322, 528, 550. , synod at, 222. travellers to, 378, 538, 564. Westminster, lands, streets, buildings, &c. in, 93 ; also Cathedral, interment in, 432. Courts of justice in, 463, 537, 538. Gatehouse at, see Gatehouse. HaU, 13. Hospital, 482. House of Lords, painted chamber in, 72, 73. WeBtminster,'streets, buildings, &o. — cont. Palace Yard, 62, 170. Petty Prance, 88. Queen's Bench, 537. St. Margaret's, 521, 522. Treasury chamber, 502. Whitehall, see Whitehall. Westmoreland, Earl of (Mildmay Fane), house of, 247. militia in, 278, 395, 508, 511. , , commissioners for, 395. , , ofiSoers of, 455, 508, 511. , , commissions for, 508, 511. , lands in, 93. Westmoreland, Major or Lieut.-Col., 264, 265. Weston, Jerome, Earl of Portland, 329. , , servant of, 420. , Rich., 165 (2), 166, 571. , Capt. Kich., 296, 514. , or Western, Thos., 309, 597 (2). Lady, 329. , Mr., 321. Wetton, Lieut.-Col., 383. Wexford, Ireland, 87, 296, 300, 501. , governor of, 597. , ships to or from, 572. , stores &c. sent to, 541, 597. Weyard, Capt., see Wyard. Weymouth, 151, 153, 204, 565. , coast of, pirates on, 204. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. garrison of, 207, 310, 386. , , gunpowder for, 593. , governor of, see Haynes, Major, 269. , prisoners at, 291,310, 339, 351, 442. , residents in, 31, 151. , timber for, 193. , ships of, 211. Weyres Bay, near Lisbon, 94, 103, 104, 123 (2). Whalley, Colonel, or Commissary General, 95, 98, 109 (2), 119, 140, 400-403, 412 (2), 414, 607. , , regiment of, 598. Wheat, 445 ; see also Corn. for Guernsey, 547. for Ireland, 77, 139, 501, 528, 532, 540, 541, 576, 589. .. for Scotland, 210, 481, 485, 590, 593, 600 (2), 608. , ships laden with, 274, 360. Wheat, Wm., 337. Wheeler, Chas., pass for, 568. Rich., 525. Whetham, or Whettam, Col. Nath., governor of Portsmouth, 175, 275, 285, 290, 293, 297 (2), 323, 352, 361, 449, 462, 468, 471, 490, 546, 579, 600, 608. , letters to, 329, 330. , petition of, 430. Whettam, Nath,, 143. GENERAL INDEX. 715 Whichcot, Col. Christ., governor of Windsor Castle, 12, 31, 353, 366, 389, 473, 490, 550. , , letter to, 50. , , warrant to, 550. Whirrall, Peter, 161. WMtby, ship of, 379. Whitchcoat, Mr., co. Salop, 288. Whitchurch, Wm., 461. Whitcombe or Witcomb, Benj., 264, 575, 577. White, Abra., 238. , Capt. Christ., 509. , Ellen, pass for, 548. , Major Fras., 5, 590. ...., gratuity to, 333. ...., account by, 454. John, 530, 538. , Nich., 503. ...., widow of, 503. , Wm., 490. , Quartermaster Wm., 510. , Col., 195, 462. account by, 454. (Royalist), 155. Whitegrave, Thos., 254, 613. Whitehall, Westminster, 119, 133, 262, 305, 306, 434, 472, 487, 501, 531., , banquetting house in, 117. , bonfires at, 375. , chapel in, 490. , , groom of, 490. , committee for, 57, 85, 95 (2), 120, 184, 349, 481. , council chamber in, 281, 344, 461, 554, 558. , Council of State at, 1, 14, 77, 475, 544 ; see also Council of State. , , Council or Committee of Trade at, 554, 558 ; see also Council of State, Committees of. Trade. , garden at, 24, 150, 151, 344, 467, 481 (2). , doors of, 490. , guard for, 263, 349, 375, 481. , horse chamber in, committee at, 349.' , inner chamber at, 167. .letters dated from, 2-4, 6 (3), 10-14, 16, 19 (4), 20 (2), 24 (4), 28 (4), 29, 31, 32 (5), 36-38, 40 (4), 45, 48-51, 53-55, 58 (3), 59 (2), 62 (2), 64 (4), 69 (2), 73-75, 77-79, 81, 82 (5), 84- 88, 90 (3), 92, 94, 95, 98 (3), 99 (2), 101 (2), 106 (4), 109, 121, 134, 140, 142, 146, 161, 164, 185, 188, 195, 199, 208, 223, 233, 237 C2), 239, 242, 259, 263, 275, 296, 322, 329 (2), 330, 334, 348, 355, 364, 365, 372, 377, 418, 424, 438, 441, 453, 464, 613, 614. , lights in, attendants on, 337. , lodgings in, 9, 30, 184, 222, 354, 481, 489, 558. , , furnishing of , 54, 171, 344, 526 (3), 527, 530, 549, 554. Whitehall — cont. , Paper Ofiice at, 165. , , keeper of, see Eandolph, Am- brose. , passages in, 449. , porter at, 8. , preachers at, 472. , prisoners at, 526. , Queen's guard chamber at, 292. , Star Chamber at, see Star Chamber. , tennis Courts at, 184. , water supplied to, 186, 215. , workmen at, 248. Whitehead, Capt. Rich., 509. , Capt. Wm., 507. Whitelock, Bulstrode, serjeant-at-law, mem- ber of the Council of State, and Lord Commissioner of the Great Seal, 23, 58, 149, 206, 207, 210, 213, 215, 231, 371, 425,489. , as Lord Lieut, of Windsor forest, 31 (2). , , placed on committees, 2, 18, 75, 215,368,436,461,484. Whitley, Col., 204. Whitlock, or Whitelock, Col. Jas., 36, 54, 105, 507. Whitney, Capt. Hugh, 510. Whittaker, Thos., 300. , , letter of, 306. Whittal, Jno., of Chester, 366. Whittell, Jno., 518. Whittington, Geo., 517. Whitty, C, 491 (2). , Capt. John, 80. Whitworth, John, 541. , Capt. Jno., 139, 541. , , payments to, 208, 580, 589. Wichalfe, Capt. Jno., 508. Wickham, magistrates at, 368. Wickliffe, Jno., 405. Wigan, Jno., 314(2). Wiggins, Thos., 558. Wiggoner, Giles, 499. Wight, Isle of, 23, 131, 150, 151, 278,341. , arms, ammunition, &c., for, 561. climate of, 431. , defence or security of, 143, 148, 150. , designs against, 5. , fortifications of, 23, 64, 586. , governor of, see Sydenham, Col. Wm. , militia in, 74. , , commissioners for, 270, 486. , money for, 595. , pirates and pickeroons about; 269. , places in, 355, 486, 496 : see also Carisbrook Castle. , provisions, &c. for, 338, 532. , provisions sent from, 600, 608. , residents in, 328, 363, 431. , ships at, to, or from, 338, 344, 368. 716 GENERAL INDEX. Wight, Isle of — cont. , travellers to or from, 4, 256, 257,259, 274, 327, 344, 357, 368, 376, 441, 449, 486. , troops in, to, or from, 38, 74, 138, 141. "Vice- Admiral of, 145, 545. Wike, Andrew (prisoner), 45, 203. .Wild, Mch., 564. , Capt, consul at Smyrna, letter to, 43. Wildey, Capt, 129, 135 (2). , letter to, 135. Wilding, Kott., 474. Wilkes, Thos., 534. Willdns, Timothy, 518. , , pass for, 552. Wilkinson, Capt. John, 119, 516. ,Kob., 131. , Wm., warrant to, 529. , Mr., 390. Will, Lord (Royalist), 25. WiUet, Jacob, 293, 483, 590. Williams, Sir Abraham, 169, 170, 175. , Cornet Hen., 508. , John, gunner, 265, 268, 272, 554. , John, purser, 497. John, secretary of the Levant' Com- pany at Constantinople, 459. , Capt. John, 511. , Lewis, pass for, 532. , OUver, 578. , Paul, 99, 100, 163, 173, 535. , Mary, wife of, 99, 163, 173, 535. , Lieut.-Col. Eobt., 505. , Thoa., 113, 397, 442, 517. , , account by, 495. , Watkin, 360. Capt., troop of, 472. of Rotterdam, 345. Williamson, John, 61. , Capt. Jno., 575. , Rich., .520. , Wm., 599. Mr., 285. Willingham, Geo., 209, 358. Willington, Lieut.-Col. Waldine, 507. Willoughby, Trancis, Lord Willoughby of Parham, 425. , Capt. Rich., 35, 204. ,Wm., 143. , Col. Wm., Navy Commissioner at Portsmouth, 152, 162, 177, 199,200, 242, 254, 268, 294, 296, 301, 312, 329, 361, 400, 498, 545, 578, 589. , Mr., 565. Wilmer, Capt. Nath., 208, 517, 549. Wilmot, Henry, Lord Wilmot, 131, 321. , , pupil of, 415. , Anne, Lady Wilmot, 131. Wilson, Alex., 143. Eliz., 51, .52. Wilson, John, 452. ,Nich., 51. Wilton, Col. Robt., 504. Wiltshire, 154. , agent in, 486. , auditor for, 414. , justices of peace for, 81. , letter from, 56. , militia in, 505, 506, 508. , , commissioners for, 111, 294, 332, 404, 513. , , officers in, 56, 76, 111 (2), 897 404, 505, 506, 508, 513. , , , commissions for, 505, 506, 508, 513. , , raising of, 332. places in, 93 (3), 249, 423, 515, 524, 557. , resident in, 558. Wiltshire, Capt. Rich., 392,398,416, 525,594. , , payment to, 456. , , warrant to, 525. Wimbledon Park, timber in, 495. Winipole, co. Cambridge, 560. Winchelsea, Earl of (Heneage Einch), pass for, 567. Winchenford, co. Worcester, 389. Winchester, 154. Castle, 178. , demolition of, 471, 479, 488. cathedral, dean and chapter of, lands of, 326. college, governor of, 355. gaol, prisoners in, 291, 351. , governor of, 351. , letter dated from, 340. , militia commissioners for, 471. , troops to, 471, 479. Winchester, Marquis and Marchioness of, see Paulet. Wincop, John, 65. Windebank, John, M.D., 125. , , license to, 537. Windell or Wendall, Helen or EUinor, 101, 110, 114, 124, 125, 138, 167, 238. , husband of, 124. Windham, Eras., 153, 341. , Mr., pass for, 565. Windram, Mr., 612. Windsor, auditor for, 413. Castle, 12, 53, 119, 413, 469, 473. , repairs of, 119, 21C. chapel, 119. garrison, 12, 283,284. , gunners for, 216. , minister for, 353. , troops for, 216, 261, 550. , governor of, see Whichcot, Col. , persons in, 50, 366. , poor knights of, allowunce to, 31. , prisoners in, 12, 13,216,255,550 (2). GENERAL INDEX. 717 Windsor forest, 339. , commissioners of, 85. , committee on, see Couneil of State, Committee of. , keeper of, 474. , lieutenant of, Whiteloek, B., 31. , steward of, warrant to, 558. , , timber in, 31,50, 75,171,434 (3), 477 (2), 491, 525. Windsor, honor of, 413. Wines, 160, 169, 327, 420, 500, 524; see also French and Rhenish wines. , customs and excise on, 192, 193, 315 (2). , salvage of, 160. , ships laden with, 9. Wingfield, Augustine, 374. Winne, Lieut. Wm., 509. Winrahame, Geo., letter of, 157. Winroll, Capt. Thos., 508. Winscomb Manor, co. Somerset, 361. , lead mines at, 361. Winspeare, Jno., 283, 602. Winston, Dr., 223. Wintell, AmoU or Arnal, 268, 338. Winter, Ensign Thos., 511. Winterflood, Capt., 508. Wintour, Sir Jno., 8, 229, 444, 446, 473. Wisbeach, 515. Wise, Jno., pass for, 545. Thos., pass for, 539. Wiseman, Jno., pass for, 544. Witches, discovery of, 159. Witcomb, Benj., see Whitcombe. Withering, Thos. (of the Post Office), 237,450. , warrant to, 540. Withers, Geo., 143. Witliford, co. Cambridge,residentsat,511, 512. Wolfe, Capt. Thos., 366, 367, 509. Mr., 304. Wolhouse, lease of, 242. WoUaston or Woolaston, Alderman Sir John, Treasurer-at-War, 209, 418, 453. , letter to, 28. , , warrants to, 565, 566, 569, 574, 576, 578, 580-585, 587-607. , gunner, 161, 534, 541. Wolstenholme, Sir Jno., licenses for, 559, 565. Wombome, co. Stafford, minister of, 247. Wood, Jas., letter of, 612. , John, 113, 228, 278 (2), 355, 359 (?). , , wife of, 228, 278. , John, merchant, 279, 536. , Sylvanus, 218. , , letter to, 53. , Walter, 427. , William, letter of, 262. Capt., 296. , , warrants to, 553, 562. (royalist), 25. Woodbridge, Suffolk, cheese shipped from, 603 . Woodbridge — cent. , shipbuilding at, 341, 498, 555 (2), 556. , ships at, 560, 561. , ships of, 567. Woodcott, Mr., 159, 371, 378. Woodman, Eich., 56 (2), 530. , Capt, 399, 511. Woodroffe, John, 592. Woodsend, Col. Eobt., 504. Woodshaw, Miles, letters of, 328, 347, 357, 365, 390, 409 (2), 420, 424, 446, 485. Woodward, Capt. Eich., 413, 458, 604. , Thos., pass for, 551. Capt. Wm., 512. , Mr., 426, 440. Wool, 21, 22, 407-409. , export and import of, 22, 72, 162. , ship laden with, 9. staplers, 406-409. Woolaston, see WoUaston. Woolmer, Major Ealph, 504. Woolwich, 9. , caulker at, 9. church, 119. dock, 287, 497. "dockyard, 119, 142, 194, 548. , inhabitants of, petition of, 119 (2). , ships built at, 356, 392, 501. , ships to or from, 287, 499. , stores at, keeper of, 410. , wharf at, repair of, 119 (2), 194, 496, 548. Wooseley, Eich., 591, 599, 605. Worcester, 12. , alderman of, 12. cloth, 22. , Marquis of, see Somerset. Worcester House (London), 1, 121, 164. , committee for, accounts at, 370, 457. Worcestershire, 12. , Excise Commissioners in, 12. , lands in, 93 (3). , militia in, commissioners for, 488. , places in, 194, 198, 389. , residents in, 12. Worcop, Lieut.-Col., see Warcup. Works, the, clerk of, 274, 310. , comptroller of, 151. , surveyor of, 9, 186, 198, 270, 281 310, 418, 436, 449, 473, 487 ; see also Carter, Edw. Wormell, Wm., 598. Worsley, Lieut.-Col., 308. Wotton, Lady, 401. Wray, Sir Chichester, 153, 564. Wressall Castle, demolishing of, 11 (2). Wrexham, co. Denbigh, 185, 563. Wright, alias Jenn, Eliz., 52, 110, 241. 718 GENERAL INDEX. Wright — cont. ,Geo., 514. , Jas., 19. , Jolin, 514 , Oapt. John, 509. ,Nath., 308. , Rich., 241. , Roht., 484. , Capt. Uriah, 506, 508. , Capt. W., 366. , Wm., 175. , Capt, 17,40. Wriothesley, Thomas, Earl of Southampton, 25, 249. Wroth, Sir Thos., 263. Wjan, Thos., registi'ar of the Admiralty, warrant to, 537. , Capt., 62, 64. Wyard or Weyard,'Capt. Robert, 232, 277 (3), 313, 327, 354, 362, 397, 430, 501, 589. , , rewards to, 291, 327, 351, 355. Wyhraut, Peter, 576. Wyche, Jas., 307, 312. , Sir Peter, 189. Wycomhe, 371. , mayor of, 371. Wykes, And., 133, 143, 517, 550. Wyld, Thos., 125. Wylde, John, Lord Chief Baron of the Ex- chequer, member of the Council of State, 10, 160 (2), 217, 389, 395, 413, 414, 435, 488. , , placed on committees, 18, 149, 167, 183, 473, 484 (2). , , references to, 13, 194, 395. Wylett, Anne, 502. Wymer, Capt. Jno., 504. Yarmouth (Norfolk), 95,149, 308, 608. , bailiffs of, 127, 271,272, 277, 419. , , warrant to, 560. , customs and subsidies in, 315-319. , fortifications of, 385. , garrison in, 141 (2). , , arms for, 474. , governor of, 278. , miUtia in, 471. , , commissioners for, 471. , North, 278. prison in, keeper of, 165. , , warrant to, 527. , prisoners in, 13, 17, 92, 127, 175, 232, 272, 278. , residents in, 56, 86, 480, 557. Roads, 278, 313,375. Yarmouth — cont. , ships at, 278, 347, 495, 525 (2), 561. , ships of, 238 (3), 264, 283 (2), 298, 336, 447, 526, 571, 572, 585 (2), 587, 601, 602 (3). , ships to or from, 284, 285, 302, 303, 313, 329, 343, 347, 525, 551, 552, 553, 566, 589. , town of, petition of, 397. , travellers to, 538. , treasure sent to, 303, 566. , troops to or from, 253, 256, 419, 461. , victualler at,'see King, Thos. , victualling of&ce at, 79. Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight, 148, 248. Yarn, 72. Yate, Sir John, estates of, account of, 93. , Capt, 478. Yates, Earth., 135. , , warrant to, 562. , James, 194, 198, 354, 521, 528. Yaxley, Robert, 238. Yeardley, Capt. Rich., 505. Yeldham, Essex, resident at, 281. Yelverton, 249. Yennin, Thos,, pass for, 542. Yerburgh, Capt. Robt., 392, 512. Yong, Jno., 563. , Patrick, 489. Yonge, Capt., 478. York, 141. , alderman of, 328, 339. , arms, &c. in, 276. , Clifford's Tower in, 339. , , arms in, 276. , Duke of, see James. , letter from, 120. , lord mayor of, 410, 456. , maU to, warrant to seize, 223. prisoners in or to, 328, 410, 456. , residents in, 328, 479. , sheriff of, 456. troops in, 271. , wardrobe of Charles I. at, 54. Yorkshire, 5, 601. , gentlemen or gentry of, 11, 120, 208. , justices of the peace for, 490. , Lenox lands in, 414. , militia in, 36, 270, 282, 308, 332, 350, 395, 506, 508. , commissioners for, 270, 282, 332, 340, 348, 378, 395 (2), 487. , , , letters to, 11, 28, 36, 308. , , officers for, 33, 332, 506, 508. , , , commissions for, 506,508. , , raising of, 332, 848, 378. , places in, 522, 557, 559, 565 (2). , ports of, 276. , residents in, 273, 429, 474, 567, 568. , sheriff of, 487. GENERAL INDEX. 719 Yorkshire — cont. , travellers from or to, 278,559,562, 567. Youghall (Ireland), 63. , governor of, 600. , provisions, &e. sent to, for the army in Ireland, 36, 530, 541, 570, 585, 594, 600. , ships to or from, 14, 345, 532 (2), 570, 572. , traveller to, 533. , troops sent to, 14, 63. , , clothes for, 590. Young, Capt. Anh., 366. , .,,..., company of, 367. , DoreU and wife, pass for, 559. ,Edw., 149. , Geo., 555. , John, 595. , Capt. Josh., 511. Young — cont. , Thos., 394. , Mr., 555. , Mrs., 421, 446. , (of Windsor), 31. z. Zante, currants at, tax on, 458. , export of arms to, 562, 564. , resident at, 458. Zealand, coasts of, 86, 612. , horse and foot for, 224. trade to, 31, 34, 59, 379. , travellers to, 530, 540, 565. Zealanders, 178. Zouch, Lady, and children, pass for, 529. ERRATA. Page. 1-16, heading,/or Vol. VIH. read Vol. IX. 7, top line, ybc I ™ad la. 69, 21 lines from bottom, /or Lords read Lord. 241, line 7, /or Laughorne read Langhome, 313, 17 lines from hottom,/w Chesney read Cheney. 363, line 24 from top, for Edw. read Edm. 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