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PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MASTER OF THE ROLLS AND WITH THE SANCTION OF HER MAJESTY'S SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, LONDON: LONGMAN & CO., AND TRUBNER & CO., PATERNOSTER ROW; ALSO BY PARKER & CO., OXFORD; AND MACMILLAN & CO., CAMBRIDGE; A. & C. BLACK, EDINBURGH; AND A. THOM, DUBLIN. 1875. ..? E7 Printed by EYRE and SPOTTISwOODE, Her Majesty's Printers, For Her Majesty's Stationery Office. ~~~~~~~ > ] ~ ~~~~~.."9 -. "'7**.. -~ i f C O I CONTENTS OF THIS VOLUME. PREFACE - - - TABLE OF ATTENDANCES OF THE CALENDAR - - - NAVY COMMITTEE ORDERS - MILITIA COMMISSIONS RECOGNIZANCES - WARRANTS - - Do. FOR PAYMENTS - INDEX - - ERRATA - - - PAGE - vii - - xlvi COUNCIL OF STATE ~ Z 1.-..- 518.....- - 521 - -~~~~~.. 522.....- - 526.... * 6571...- - - 601 - - - - - 701 I i I I PRE F ACE. THE period of the Commonwealth, or, more properly speaking, the Inter-regnum, is an exceptional interlude in the long duration of monarchical rule in England, and as the period itself is exceptional, so are its records. During the civil war, and more especially after the death of Charles I., the whole routine of regal government was swept away-Privy Council, Exchequer and Admiralty departments, Star Chamber, Court of 'Wards, Court of Requests, Prerogative Court, Lord Chancellor, Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretaries of State, &c.; and in place thereof, the whole executive government was represented by one single word-COMMITTEE. In the anxious avoidance of individual responsibility, no one man, apart from the army and navy, accepted office other than membership in committees. Of these the name' is legion. The main governing power, the Council of State, was virtually, though not nominally, a committee, but this will be treated of hereafter. The other Committees, the order books of which are still in existence in the Record Office, are1. Committee for Advance of Money. This Committee was instituted in 1642 and lasted to 1655; its object being to find means, by voluntary or compulsory assessments, or by special assessments on the estates of delinquents, and advances thereon, to obtain money for the war against the King. Connected with this was a small committee for mitigation of the twentieth part assessment, which sat from 1643 to 1647. 2. Sequestration Committee centralized in London, but with Parliamentary Committees appointed by Parliament in each county also, the object of which was to seize and viii PREFACE. sequester the estates of delinquents, i.e. those who took the royalist side in the civil war, and of Papists or Recusants. The rules of this Committee were that, on an information of delinquency, if considered to be well grounded, the estate was seized and secured, pending investigation. If the accusation was proved to the satisfaction of the Committee, as in nine cases out of ten it was, the delinquent was deprived of his whole estate; but one-fifth was allowed for maintenance of his wife and children. One-fifth of the clear proceeds of an estate was also allowed to the informer against the delinquent. Moreover one half, or sometimes the whole proceeds of any delinquent's estate was frequently assigned to an officer in the army, or other public servant, who could not obtain payment of the arrears of salary due to him, provided the said estate were discovered by him. Onethird of an estate sequestered for recusancy only was allowed to the Recusant. The working of the County Committees was very unsatisfactory. In parts of the kingdom where the royalist interest was strong, it was almost impossible to secure men of character or position to sit as sequestrators, though they had Is. in the pound on all the money brought in by their means. On the other hand, where parliamentary interest prevailed, the delinquents were a helpless prey to their enemies. Informers were rife, under the lure of self-interest, and estates were sequestered, and let at mere nominal rentals, to the committee-men or their friends, whilst the fifths due to the delinquent were thus reduced to a mere nothing, and often ill paid, or altogether withheld. Yet, though the losses of the delinquents were enormous, such was the malversation of the committees, that the profits to the State were very small in comparison. PREFACE. lx At length a fresh modus operandi was adopted, and this gave rise to a new and very important committee, which in a few years absorbed the Sequestration Committee, viz.: 3. Committee for Compounding, from 1644 to 1657. Its object was to receive from delinquents themselves, either such against whom no information had been made, or such as were already under sequestration,(1.) A confession of their delinquency: (2.) A pledge of adherence to the present government: (3.) A full account on oath of their possessions, real and personal: Whereupon a legal report was made, and they were admitted to compound in proportions, according to their guilt; half the estate was exacted from any delinquent member of Parliament; one-sixth from those who had taken part either in the former or latter war; two-sixths or one-third from those who had been active in both wars, &c. Those who were in cities that surrendered on articles of war compounded according to the tenor of those articles. Small as these proportions seem, in comparison to the previous forfeiture of four-fifths of the entire estates, yet being paid not through county committees, but direct into the treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall, and voluntarily, without the delay of proving the delinquency, the result was far more speedy and productive payments than those derived from sequestration. The number of compounders may be gathered from the fact that the original orders and papers relating to them fill more than 250 volumes, chieflylarge folios of upwards of 1,000 pages each. A treasurer's summary, compiled in August 1652, but with a few later additions [Vol. G. 43], gives a list, alphabetical as to the first letter only, of the names of x PREFACE. all the compounders from the close of 1644, with the date of their payments. This list, omitting the dates, was published in a small 12mo. book, now very scarce,1 entitled, " A Catalogue of " the Lords, Knights, and Gentlemen that haue com"pounded for their estates. London, printed for Thomas "Dring, at the signe of the George, in Fleet Street, neare Clifford's Inne, 1655." The compiler, in a brief preface, hopes that the noble persons concerned will not find those pages revive their misfortunes, but rather show them that their affliction is not solitary. In a copy of this book in the British Museum, MS. figures add up the columns, not only on each page, but at the end of each letter of the alphabet. From this we obtain the astounding result that the sums actually paid by the royalists for composition amounted in eight years to 1,304,9571. 2s. ld., which becomes nearly five millions, if computed according to the present value of money.2 This was exclusive of the wealthiest delinquents, 1 A reprint of this work was issued by subscription in 1763, of which a copy, from the library of the late John Bruce, Esq., is in possession of W. Douglas Hamilton, Esq., of the Public Record Office. 2 The sums under the different initials are as follows:~ s. d. ~ s. d. A. - 35,651 14 6 0. - 11,556 16 10 B. - 136,233 14 11 P. - 82,648 15 9 C. - 159,527 13 1 Q. - 276 6 8 D. - 85,263 6 5 R. - 49,110 8 5 E. - 16,012 0 10 S. - 118,513 16 3 F. - 38,941 8 4 T. - 67,977 19 11 G. - 41,407 12 4 U., V. - 16,870 19 7 H. - 103,288 14 3 W. - 82,041 12 6 I., J. - 17,700 1 9 Y. - 3,188 5 0 K. - 33,098 10 6 L. - 86,171 8 10 1,304,957 2 1 M. - 77,770 17 11 N. - 41,705 7 6 PREFACE. xi and of those who remained abroad; these were not allowed to compound, but their entire estates were seized by the sequestrators. 4. Committee for Plundered Ministers, 1645-1653, the object of which was to augment, from the revenues of rectories, tithes, &c., estates of sequestered delinquents, the incomes of the neighbouring ministry, but always with the condition of their taking an oath of fidelity to the present government. 5. Committee of Indemnity, 1649-1656. Its object was to indemnify those persons who had seized horses or goods, for the service of Parliament, damaged lands or crops, taken free quarter, &c., against the legal consequences of their proceedings; and it had the power to suspend or supersede legal decisions, wherever it could be proved that the offence in question was committed in the service of the Parliament. It could also compel landlords to grant allowances for free quarters from the tenants' rent, and to deduct from the rent the amount paid for parliamentary assessments,-a proceeding which greatly facilitated the collecting of assessments. It protected the purchasers or lessees of sequestered estates against the claims of the original proprietors; and it guaranteed apprentices, who had taken arms on the parliamentary side, against suits for non-fulfilment of indentures. 6. Committee of Trustees for Sale of Fee-farm or Crown lands, 1650-1660, the title of which sufficiently explains its object. There were many other committees of which no order books are extant, but only papers more or less numerous, such as:Army Committee; Mint Committee; Revenue Committee; * ii PREFACE. Committee for receivingthe Accounts of the kingdom; Committee for removing obstructions in the sale of delinquents' lands; Committee for Whitehall; Committee for relief upon articles of war, i.e., for relief of those who were denied the privileges accorded by the articles of war on which they surrendered, &c., &c. It will be easily seen that the records of many of these committees must be in their nature half political, half personal. They are moreover so numerous that, had the usual chronological sequence of State Paper Calendars been adhered to, they would, by their bulk, have well nigh swamped the purely historical portion of the Calendar. It has therefore been decided to print first the general Calendar; and then, as supplementary volumes, the proceedings of the several committees, abstracted, and where practicable, tabulated, in order to economise space, and to enable searchers easily to grasp and follow out the details of individual cases. A further history of these various committees is therefore reserved to the prefaces of the volumes in which their papers will be calendared. The present volume mainly consists of the proceedings of the governing body, the Council of State, and commences from the date of the death of Charles I.; several of the Committee Calendars will begin from an earlier date. Immediately upon the execution of the King followed the sweeping away of the House of Lords. The so-called Parliament, consisting after Pride's purge, on 6 Dec. 1648, of but 80 members,-conscious of its numerical weakness, conscious too of the limited approval given to its proceedings in the country,-felt the need of some power in the State, which should combine into a compact body such adherents of the Parliamentary party as were to be PREFACE. xiii found among the nobility and upper classes, the more intelligent and active of the army, and the lawyers. They therefore deputed five of their members to elect 40 men to form a Council of State. From these 40, Parliament chose 36, to whom were added the five electors, viz., Lisle, Holland, Robinson, Scott, and Ludlow, completing the number to 41. The report from the committee upon the instructions to be given to the Council of State, which was virtually a draft of the Act for its constitution, was read in Parliament on 13 Feb. 1649, and 14 of the 16 instructions were passed. The selection of members took place on 14 Feb.; two additions were made, and the quorum was settled at 9 members, on the 16th, when the question of the election of a president was discussed, and negatived by 22 votes against 16; and the two last instructions, one of which was for an immediate sitting, were passed on the 17th. The records of the Council are contained in order books, which, either in the draft or fair copy, exist in almost unbroken sequence; in letter books, of which only six remain; and in books of warrants, recognizances, passes, &c. The order books are calendared entire, except(1.) Those portions belonging to the Irish, Colonial, or Foreign Calendars. (2.) Orders for warrants or letters, which exist as letters or warrants, and are calendared as such. For brevity's sake the more formal entries are thrown into tables at the end of the volume. The work set before the Council was definitely propounded by Parliament (see p. 6), but on all vexed questions, and on all questions involving a responsibility which both bodies were alike anxious to throw upon each other, it is amusing to note the constant play of reference 35077. b xiv PREFACE. and counter-reference from one to the other (pp. 37, 39,60, 153, &c.). The tables placed at the end of this preface present an analysis of the sittings of the Council during the year, sometimes twice in the day, with the daily and monthly attendances of the members. Of the 319 sittings, the members attended on an average 106 14 (about one third). The average number present at each meeting was 13 63 out of the 41 members, the quorum being 9. Their first meeting was on 17 Feb. 1648-9, and their last on 15 Feb. 1649-50, when their power expired. Most of the members of the Council of State being also members of the Commons, the Council sat as little as possible during the sittings of the House, but were accustomed to meet at 7 or 8 a.m. for business, and then to adjourn to the House. They sat more frequently than did the Parliament. The table above referred to will show 232 sittings only of Parliament during its period, whilst the Council of State sat 319 times. The power possessed by this Council in Parliament may be best estimated by a few statistical facts. The attendance of members of Parliament, not being recorded in the Commons' journals, can only be estimated by the numbers of voters upon a division. During the three months preceding Pride's purge in Dec. 1648, the average attendance, as taken from a calculation based on 32 divisions, was 104 members; the largest number recorded present at any sitting being 238. During the three subsequent months, there were only 13 divisions; they give an average attendance of 57; the largest recorded number present is 78, the smallest 38. Now as the Council of State, consisting of 41 members, was, with very few exceptions, chosen from these remain PREFACE. ' SV ing members of Parliament,' it will at once be seen that, when they were unanimous and attended in force, they would command a working majority in the House. Therefore their perpetual references to Parliament really mean, not an appeal to an independent governing power, but an appeal from themselves, as a newly-constituted power, to themselves, with some additions, but bearing together the august name of Parliament. If Parliament voted as the Council of State pleased, they bad the shelter of a name. If by any chance it did not, as in the case of the election of a president of the Council, they could take an early opportunity of having the point in question re-transferred to the Council of State, and settling it their own way. The Cowncil of State first met at Derby House-the place of meeting of the Committee for both kingdoms, or Derby House Committee, which they superseded-but towards the end of May, they removed to Whitehall. It is curious to note the rivalry between the parties who had been the foremost movers in the King's execution, to take possession of his abode, and of his property. Before his death, Whitehall was in the hands of the army officers. In May, however, when the Council removed its sittings thither, it was proposed that its members should have private apartments also assigned them for residence, and they voted to their own use, not only the palace, but 10,0001. worth of the late King's furniture tapestry, and other goods, to fit it for their reception (pp. 295, 383). 1 The only members not identified as members of Parliament are Alderman Wilson, Lord Chief Baron Wylde, who relinquished his place in the House on his being appointed Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Nov. 1648, and Major-General Skippon. b 2 xvi PREFACE. The furniture reserved for them consisted of hangings, carpets, chairs, stools, beds, curtains, chandeliers, fireirons, &c., but an inventory of " other the late King's " goods, sent to the keeper of Whitehall to be reserved for Council," is not extant (pp. 295, 369, 565). They were provided with fuel at the expense of the State (p. 259). Officers were appointed to keep the privy lodgings, and also the chapel (p. 373); two chaplains, salaried of course by the State, preached every Sunday morning, and other persons were appointed to preach in the afternoons (p. 447). The members to whom lodgings were specially assigned were the two Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, Whitelock and Lisle (pp. 239, 374); Colonels Valentine Wauton, and Hutchinson,-the rooms of the former draped with six pieces of royal tapestry, two being the stories of Elijah and Hercules (p. 552)-; the serjeant-at-arms, Edward Dendy (p. 100), the two chaplains, Goodwin and Sterry (p. 373), and John Milton, the foreign secretary (pp. 388, 398); but the orders were general for any member of the Council who wished it to have lodgings in Whitehall. That many of them did desire rooms is evident from the repeated and urgent orders to the officers of the army and others, to remove from the palace. The Council found it more easy, however, to pass orders than to obtain their execution, when their rivals were the officers of that army by whose fiat only they existed; therefore we find letter after letter, warrant after warrant, order after order, for the clearing of Whitehall of all its occupants except the soldiers on guard (pp. 83, 188, 201, 332, 533, 541). In August, a fresh and still more urgent order was issued to Lord General Fairfax, complaining that the presence of the army officers and others PREFACE. * ii in Whitehall prevents the members of the Council of State from laying in their winter stores of fuel, and urging their immediate removal (p. 281); but though warrants were issued to this effect, the marshal-general treated them with " such contempt as is not comely to bear," and refused compliance (p. 311). A committee of three members was next appointed for clearing Whitehall (pp. 311, 332), afterwards increased to six (p. 362). When the palace was at length cleared sufficiently for the official sittings of the Council, the next difficulty was to guard it. A power founded on military usurpation could only exist by militariy protection. As early as March 1649, a committee was appointed to consider of the safe sitting of Parliament and Council, when the army was withdrawn to Ireland; (p. 53) and later on, the Lord general was cautioned that, whatever occasion might arise for the service of the army, one regiment of foot and one of horse were always to be left in town, for the safety of the Council. Several appeals were made to Parliament (p. 491), to the authorities of London, and to the Army Committee, to provide, not only for their own safety, but for that of the Parliament and Council, and especially to see that the soldiers on guard were duly and sufficiently paid, lest discontent should arise and lead to evils which they might not have the power to remove (pp. 139, 231, 234, 272, 287, 292). On one occasion, the city authorities were required to produce 1,2001. before noon the next day, and urged to continue diligently the assessment of 3001. a week laid on the city for the army (p. 453). The neglect of the officers on duty to superintend personally the Council guard was complained of, and they werdF required to see that no spies nor clamorous women came near, and that no affront was offered to any xvii* PREFACE. member of the House or Council (p. 262). No one was allowed, upon any pretence whatever, to loiter in the Council-room lobby, and the doors leading into it were kept locked, and only opened to the members (p. 501), whilst 20 fully armed men were kept in constant attendance in the guard chamber (pp. 501, 503). At one time, an order was given for a thorough search of a house adjoining the Parliament house (p. 489). All gates and doors leading to Whitehall Gardens were kept locked, and keys only allowed to members of Council, or, with close restrictions, to two or three others. The water-gate was closed up, the key to be given to the sentry, and the gate only opened for members of the Council (p. 414). Even the keys of gates and doors leading into St. James' Park, upon which Whitehall abutted, were ordered to be delivered to Colonel Pride, and the doors to be nailed up (pp. 295, 296, 545), whilst St. James' tennis court was given up to the soldiers under him, who guarded alike Parliament and Council (p. 542), and had a guard-house erectel for their accommodation in the tilt-yard of Whitehall (p. 551). The proximity of other persons still lingering in Whitehall was considered so objectionable that the serjeantat-arms was ordered to give in a list of their names. pending their entire dismissal (p. 182). Of the members of the Council of State, nine were noblemen; four earls, one viscount, four barons. The only occasion when a stranger is recorded as present at the sittings, was on 8th March, when Lieut.-General Hammond, of notoriety from his conduct to the late King, was allowed to be present. The Earl of Pembroke accepted a seat in the House of Commons, but was a rare attender at the Council of State; his name occurs several times upon committees to decide ~0 PREFACE. xix on the disposal of the more rare and valuable of the late King's goods. He died in Jan. 1650,1 and the members of the Council of State were ordered to attend his funeral two miles out of London (p. 505). The Earl of Mulgrave, though nominated, never sat in the Council, and seems to have retired to private life. He was omitted from the Council the following year. The Earl of Salisbury, though the scion of a family which owed its elevation to Elizabeth and James I., took the Parliamentary side, but was not a frequent attendant at Council. He also became a member of Parliament, and took the engagement of fidelity to the present government. Philip Sydney, Viscount Lisle, eldest son of the Earl of Leicester, was son-in-law of William Earl of Salisbury, and attended Council 116 times, whilst the Earl was present 70 times. William Lord Grey of Wark, though placed upon the Council of State, was only present at one sitting, declined signing what only came from one House, and was therefore dropped from the second Council of State. Thomas, Lord Grey of Groby, was a baron by courtesy, being the eldest son of the Earl of Stamford, but dying before his father, he never succeeded to the peerage. Basil, Earl of Denbigh, was an active member of the Council, although his father had been a warm partizan of Charles I., and died, in 1643, from wounds received in a skirmish near Birmingham; but he was not continued upon the second Council. The reason for his expulsion will be found in papers of 19 Dec. (pp. 446-9), showing him in his true character of a cowardly trimmer, rather than a conscientious partizan on either side. Lord General Fairfax, also a peer, was present 74 1 Ludlow, p. 113. xx PREFACE. times only at the Council, but he was much employed in quelling revolutionary movements. The president chosen by the Council of State, contrary to the vote of Parliament that there should not be a president, was Bradshaw, who presided at the late King's trial. He seems to have made the possession of this office a sine qua non of his holding place in the Council, for he never attended till after 10 March, the day of his election, and from that time, was only twice absent and twice late during the 11 months of its sittings. The quorum was nine, but several instances will be found in the tables when business was transacted with a smaller number present at the opening; e.g. six only were present on 24 Dec.; seven on 20 Oct. and 29 Jan.; eight on 26 Feb., 8 March, 2 May, 23 July, 7 Dec., and 9 Jan. The officers of the Council of State were,Gualter Frost, sen., secretary, salary 40s. a day and 2s. 6d. a day for a servant (pp. 173, 221). Gualter Frost, jun., assistant secretary, salary 20s. a day (p. 221). John Milton, secretary for foreign tongues, salary about 3001. a year. Edward Dendy, serjeant-at-arms, salary 20s. a day, with eight officers, executing the warrants of Council under him, when required, at 3s. 4d. a day each, and 4d. a mile riding charges (pp. 275). Messrs. Goodwin and Sterry, chaplains, 2001. a year each salary (p. 374). Four clerks, 26s. 8d. a day among them (p. 221). Twelve messengers at 5s. a day, and 6d. a mile riding charges (p. 173). Mr. Scott, one of the councillors, had 8001. a year for carrying on the intelligence department (p. 227). PREFACE. xxi Mr. Hall had a salary of 1001., with assurance of further care, for answering pamphlets against the commonwealth (p. 139). Mr. Randolph had 801. a year for his charge of the State paper office (p. 233). Rich. Nutt, master of the Commonwealth barge, had the same salary as had been allowed to the keeper of the King's barge, viz., 601. a year; his assistant Thos. Washborne 201. (pp. 451, 481); and the watermen 20s. a quarter each (p. 491). Rich. Scutt, keeper of Whitehall, had 16s. a day for himself and five servants (p. 474), and two porters had 301. a year each (p. 487). The management of the Navy was a business of grave concern, the more so because a portion of the fleet still remained faithful to the royal cause, and under the charge of Prince Rupert, was cruising first on the coasts of Ireland, then about Spain and Portugal, intercepting merchant vessels, and seriously interfering with trade. The office of Lord Admiral was, by request of the Council of State, taken away from the Earl of Warwick, and conferred upon the said Council (p. 9). As naval affairs, however, could not be guided by unpractised hands, a committee was appointed, consisting of Sir Hen. Vane, jun., former treasurer of the navy, Col. Valentine Wauton, appointed 23 Feb. 1649, and Aldermen Wilson and Pennington, and Luke Robinson, 12 March; to these were afterwards added, on 26 March, Col. Jones and Thos. Scott; and on 6 June, Cols. Purefoy and Stapley. Towards the close of the year, occur the names of Dennis Bond, Sir John Danvers, Sir Wm. Masham, and Col. Alex. Popham, but their formal appointment is not recorded. The Admiralty Committee had their own clerk, Rob. Coytmor, at a salary of 1001. a year, and 501. a year extra, xxii PREFACE. on condition that neither he nor his clerk should receive fees (p. 443). They had also a separate messenger, Rich. Blackden, salary 301. a year, and a doorkeeper, Rob. Tutnell, salary 201. (p. 434). There is no table of attendances of the Admiralty Committee given, but a proximate idea of the activity of the respective members may be found, from the number of times during the year in which their signatures to letters occur. These are respectively,-.~~. ~~ Q 0 Q ~~~C 0 o ~~ 1~ ~~~ 0~ Z 94 ~- H- HDennis Bond - - _ _ __ - 1 2- 3 *Col. Jones - - 3 8 1 2 1 5 8 3 6 13 10 - 60 Sir J. Danvers - - ~3 - 3 Sir W. Masham - -1 _-_____ i Isaac Pennington - *Col. Alex. Popham -_- - - -1 - 1 *Col. Purefoy - - — 2-845 9 8 13 8 49 *Luke Robinson - -~_ _ - 1 2 -- 3 Thos.Scott - -- 6 1 2 4 5 - 18 *Col. Stapley *Sir H. Vane, jun. - - 6 3 2 5 1 5 4 9 23 29 27 8 122 *Col. V. Wauton - - 11 12 3 8 - - - 6 17 25 9 - 91 Ald.Wilson - - 10 10 6 1 - 1 - 1 - - - 30 Those members marked with an asterisk were continued the following year with several additions; the others were dropped, but Bond and Scott were again placed on the committee during the course of the year 1650. It must not be supposed, however, that this table affords any clue to the number of the actual attendances, because it repeatedly happens that sittings were held when no signature occurs; that several letters were signed on the same day; or that letters were written by Coytmor, the secretary, on behalf of the Committee, and therefore not signed by them at all. The most active member, it will be seen, was Sir Hen. Vane, jun., navy treasurer, to whose skill and experience much of the success of naval affairs, at this period, may be attributed. PREFACE. xxiii The title of this committee was Committee for the Affairs of the Admiralty and Navy, and it was simply a Committee of the Council of State. It must not be confounded with the Navy Committee, which was previously existing. The names of the following members appear as signing the Navy Committee's orders. Those to which asterisks are prefixed were also members of the Council of State: Richard Aldworth, Roger Hill, Fras. Allein, Luke Hodges, Ed. Ashe, *Sir Wm. Masham, Rob. Blake, *Sir Hen. Mildmay, *Dennis Bond, John Moyle, Thos. Boone, Thos. Pury, Rob. Brewster, Robt. Reynolds, John Bence, *Major Philip Skippon, John Browne, Geo. Snelling, Thos. Chaloner, Wm. Stephens, Gregory Clements, Jas. Temple, Miles Corbett, Peter Temple, John Fielder, Geo. Thompson, A. Garland, Thos. Toll, Nich. Gough, Benj. Valentine, John Gurdon, John Venn, Nath. Hallowes, *Col. Valentine Wauton, Edm. Harvy, and Wm. Hay, Rowland Wilson, junr. Both these committees must again be distinguished from the Committee of Merchants for regulating the appointment of officers of the Navy and Customs, often alluded to as the Committee of Regulators. In addition to these three committees, there were three commissioners, generals, or admirals at sea, viz., Cols. Popham, Deane, and Blake, who practically, by their xxiv PREFACE. advice, regulated the distribution and movements of the ships, singly or in squadrons. Also the Navy Commissioners, officers distributed in the principal ports, whose business was to attend to the details of building, repairing, cleaning, and victualling the ships; and to the more difficult task of providing them with men. Parliamentary service was not popular with the mariners, the less so that their chief task was to hunt out the "revolted ships; " and in spite of numerous Acts passed for their encouragement, disaffection and mutiny were frequent amongst them, and the press system was constantly needed, to supply the ships with mariners.' The management of the Ordnance was vested in a committee of the Council of State; so also was that of the Mint, and that of the war in Ireland. These, with the Committees for Private examinations, Foreign negotiations, and the Admiralty Committee, were permanent standing committees; but any occasional business that transpired was thrown into committee, and a reference to the Index, under the article Council of State, Committees of, will show how numerous and various were the points brought before this governing power for regulation. Whilst abolishing the form of monarchical government, the Parliament and the Council of State were by no means prepared to accept the simplicity of republican institutions. They laid down the principle that the governing body which represented the people;-as by a legal fiction they themselves were supposed to do,-was entitled to all the honour, both from their own countrymen and from foreign powers, that had formerly been paid to the sovereign. 1 See Index, under Mariners, impressing of, and mutiny of. PREFACE. orgy On the occasion of an invitation to dinner in the Grocers' Hall, given by the city of London to the Parliament and the Council of State, they were very anxious for the due observance of etiquette. A committee was appointed to confer with the city officers upon it (p. 172); it was decided that, after sermon at Christchurch, the Speaker and members should be received at the gate leading to the hall, by the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and members of Common council, the city sword delivered to the Speaker, and returned by him, and then carried before him in state to the hall. At the feast,-following, or rather going beyond, regal fashion,-no one was allowed to dine with the Parliament and Council i they had a table to themselves, the Lord Mayor and aldermen another, the judges another, and the officers of the army a fourth. At the first table, the post of honour was given to Lenthall, the Speaker; at his right was Lord General Fairfax, at his left Bradshaw, President of the Council of State; then the two commissioners of the Great Seal, Lisle and Whitelock, and then Lieut.-General Cromwell,-Fairfax and Cromwell holding a place at the first table, in right of their membership in the Council of State. That no point of honour might be lacking, the Speaker was empowered to confer the honour of knighthood upon the present Lord Mayor, Thos. Andrews, and on Pennington and Atkins, former lord mayors (pp. 174, 175), but they do not seem to have assumed the title of Sir. A mace was also ordered for the Council of State, gilded like that of Parliament (p. 221). For conducting their intercourse with other powers, they secured the services of Sir Oliver Fleming, former master of the ceremonies, who was well acquainted with all the details of court etiquette, and who wrote a long and elaborate report on the styles and titles given to the xxvi PREFACE. several Continental States, from which to form precedents of those to be adopted by Government. He advised that Parliament should be styled "most excellent, most high, and most mighty." But after the lapse of nearly a year, when the difficulties of intercourse with foreign powers had become more apparent, they decided to accept simply the title of Parliament of the Commonwealth of England (p. 497). The style by which the Council of State designated themselves in foreign correspondence was Reipublicce Angliw ordines (p. 494). The device on their seal was the cross and the harp; the legend was " the seal of the Council " of State, appointed by the authority of Parliament." The one important question remaining to be solved was, whether a power based on so slight a foundation would be able to stand. History, repeating itself age after age, proves that the rule of a small minority can only subsist under two or three conditions: one, that the State shall be already wearied with contention and civil war, and long to find repose under any government strong enough for administration. A second, that the power assuming rule carries with it the consent and approval of the armed force of the country. A third, that the opposing majority is split into factions, between whom exists an irreconcileable point of difference. These conditions were fulfilled in England in 1649. Seven years of civil strife had left the country longing for peace, and although according to Goodwin's calculations, the faction in power did not exceed two-sevenths of the people, yet the other five-sevenths being partly presbyterians and partly episcopalians, covenanters and non-covenanters, there was no platform on which they could meet, to overthrow the ruling faction. PREFACE. xxvii But though they could not overthrow them, they were strong enough very seriously to embarrass them. The most formidable difficulty, that of the war in Ireland, finds no place in the Domestic Calendar, excepting so far as relates to the military provisions sent from England to Ireland, entries relating to which abound; but the remoter parts of Britain were a constant source of anxiety. Scotland took an independent position, and its Parliament refused to concur in or to sanction the proceedings of the English Parliament. It was virtually, for the time being, a separate country, under separate rule. In Wales, the royalist party was so strong that it was found impossible to secure the working of a sequestration committee to fine delinquents, and therefore an Act was passed, first for South Wales (p. 13), and later for North Wales, imposing a general tax for delinquency on the counties of Wales, only excepting some of the wealthier nobility and gentry, whose estates were valuable enough to make them worth special prosecution (p. 271). The northern counties of England being similarly situated, a special commission was issued to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, governor of Berwick, and others, to visit those counties, and compound with the delinquents, and he was occupied on this business from June to October, 1649. In the West of England also, it was known that several of the principal gentry held commissions from Charles II., and only waited an opportunity to effect a rising (pp. 354-5). Both there and in Lincolnshire they contributed freely but secretly to his support (pp. 420-1). The consciousness of the disturbed state of general feeling led to the issue of a circular letter to the sheriffs of counties, on 3 April (p. 68), exhorting them to watch all meetings at fairs and races, and prevent their being xxviii PREFACE. used for the promotion of dangerous designs; local mandates to the same effect, urging the suppression of disorders, were often issued (pp. 45, 60, 95, 119, 180, 224, 273, 290). Notwithstanding all these precautions, however, one short year witnessed disturbances in Kent (pp. 251-4), at Walthamstow, Essex (p. 331), Cobham, Surrey (p. 335), Twickenham, and in Oxfordshire (p. 337), Derbyshire, &c. (p. 335). More serious danger threatened when, in September, a design was set on foot to unite the Levellers with the Royalists, to subvert the Government. Again circulars were issued to all justices of peace and county committees (pp. 314-5), to keep a watchful eye upon all assemblages of people under any pretext, and to suppress disorders. Great alarm was caused by the daring attempt of Col. Clive, late M.P., who led a riotous multitude, in an attack upon the troop of horse of Capt. Lumley Thelwall, passing through Shropshire on their way to Ireland, dispersed them as traitors and rebels, and seized and sold their horses in the open market (pp. 282, 536). The year closes with orders for the re-establishment of county militias, all the officers of which were to swear allegiance to the present form of government, as a condition of their commissions (pp. 411-2). As a further precaution, it was decided that all the castles and strongholds in the country should either be garrisoned, or so far dismantled as to be rendered untenable in a military point of view. This was to prevent their being seized and used as points d'appui by the royalists. In a few cases, where a fortress was deemed necessary, but its fortifications were so extensive as to require a large garrison, many of them were dismantled, and a strong citadel built, which could be held by a few men comparatively. PREFACE. xxix This forcible pulling down of strongholds will account for the perpetually recurring local traditions of castles destroyed by Cromwell. Many of them were victims, not to the civil war, but to the policy which succeeded it. Those ordered to be dismantled in the present volume areBelvoir. Lulworth. Bolsover. Montgomery. Clitheroe. Pontefract.' Colchester. Scarborough. Gooderich. Sudeley. Hawarden. Tattershall. Holt. Winchester. Kenilworth. Wressall.1 Lancaster. Sometimes discontent and disaffection would show itself amongst the sailors or soldiers, and these demonstrations were quelled with great care and pains (pp. 68, 111, 130, 140, 143,149-151,162, 236, 237, 287, 292, 303, 320). Much fear was entertained lest disaffected soldiers should allow themselves to be transported into Ireland, and on their arrival, desert, and join the ranks of the enemy; therefore careful scrutiny was ordered. All the discontented were to be cashiered (p. 78), and none who had ever been in arms against Parliament were to be allowed to go to Ireland (p. 535). But the turning loose upon the country a number of disaffected and disbanded soldiers did not prove a happy experiment, as they caused many complaints by their disorderly conduct (pp. 298-9). The quartering of the standing army in England, and of that marching to the waterside, for transport to Ireland, presented another difficulty; the men were not regularly paid, and they took free quarter, and perpetuated, by their 1 For references see Index under the respective castles. 35077. c XXX PREFACE. disorderly insolence, one of the worst grievances of war in a time of peace, thus increasing the general disaffection (pp. 139, 150, 163, 174, 234, 273, 292, 306, 511). The discontent that feared or failed to express itself in action, found vent in writings. Among the books or pamphlets which were styled " trea"sonable, scandalous, or seditious," and whose authors were prosecuted and punished, occur the following:The Agreement of the People, and The Moderate, for licensing the printing of which Mr. Mabbot was dismissed from his office as licenser of the press (p. 127). Old and New Chains, to which Milton was ordered to write a reply (p. 52). The Fiery Flying Roll (p. 560). The English. Soldiers' Standard (p. 528). The Second Part of England's New Chains discovered by John Lilburne (pp. 55, 56, 58, 59), for which he was committed to the Tower. King Charles' Trial (pp. 401, 555). The Earlof Strafford's trial (p. 555). The Outcry of the Apprentices (pp. 314, 522). Papers which passed at Newcastle (p. 167). Life and Death of the Duke of Hamilton (p. 528). tElencticus (pp. 529, 534). Pragmaticus (pp. 530, 537, 541). The Man in the Moon (pp. 530, 550). Impeachment against Cromwell and Ireton (p. 544). Earl of Pembroke's speeches (p. 530). Kingly bed of Misery (p. 530). Vindication of the late Lord Mayor (p. 530). It was generally easier however to condemn the book, than to seize and punish the authors. Still we find PREFACE. xxi::l numerous persons committed to various prisons during the year for seditious publications. [See Warrant Tables, pp. 526'570, passim.] This general discontent involved a heavy expenditure, as not only had the war in Ireland to be vigorously carried on, but a considerable body of forces was required in England, to keep down insurrections. The party cry, during the earlier stages of the civil -war, had been so loud against undue taxation, that Parliament feared to exercise its prerogative in this respect too freely. They considerably increased, however, the assessments granted for the army during the civil war; and they devoted 150,0001. from the Excise to the payment of the arrears of officers and soldiers. They had at their disposal, in addition to the ordinary revenue, the Crown lands, and those of the Queen and Prince; the lands and revenues of bishops, deans and chapters; the newly created revenue of the Excise, which yielded 200,0001. a year; and the large sums previously alluded to, as realised by the sequestrations or compositions of the royalists. The Exchequer, at this period, was in a state of utter confusion. It had been the habit of previous years, during the civil wars, to raise by assessments, only available where the authority of the Parliamentary party prevailed, definite sums for a particular purpose, and to issue warrants upon the funds so raised. Therefore the funds upon which payments were assigned were very numerous, and the value of a warrant greatly depended upon the state of the fund on which it was drawn, and upon the previous charges on that fund. Frequent instances occur of warrants being transferred from one fund, whence payment seemed hopeless, to another in a better condition. The consciousness of the inconvec2 xxxii PREFACE. nience of this mode of proceeding led to frequent, but abortive attempts to bring the funds of the State into one treasury (p. 390). The warrants for money, which for the sake of brevity are tabulated (pp. 572-600), were all issued direct by the Council of State. It will at once be seen that the support of the war in Ireland formed by far the heaviest item in the public expenditure. Where the original warrants have been preserved, having passed through the Exchequer office, they are usually receipted, sometimes by the person for whom they are drawn, sometimes by some other, who acts for him on a power of attorney. These powers of attorney, duly signed and attested, are frequently enclosed in the original warrant. The funds upon which warrants are drawn in the present volume are: 1. Goldsmiths' Hall, the fund into which moneys from the compositions of delinquents were paid. Treasurers, Rich. Waring, and Michael Herring. 2. Fund of 50,0001., to be raised for Ireland, from profits or sale of delinquents' estates, by Parliament ordinance. This is usually referred to as Delinquents' estates. Treasurer, Sir Adam Loftus, Treasurer-atwar for Ireland. Of this, 2,0001. was reserved for emergencies, and issued on special warrants. 3. Army Treasury, being the fund formed by an assessment of 90,0001. a month for the forces in England and Ireland, passed 7 April 1649. Treasurers-atwar or of the Army, Sir John Wollaston, Thos. Andrewes, John Dollinge. 4. Fund raised by sale of Deans and Chapters' lands. Of this, by ordinance of Parliament, 3 was reserved for the Navy, PREFACE. xxxnii for Exigencies, 3 for Ireland. Treasurers, Thos. Noel, Step. Estwick, Win. Hobson. The warrants on these treasurers sometimes specify the branch of the fund from which they are to be paid, but not always. 5. Fund raised by assessments for 20,0001. a month, for the support of the war in Ireland, by order. of Parliament, 16 Feb. 1647-8; called Ordinance for Ireland. Treasurers, Lord Mayor Thos. Andrews, and Maurice Thompson. 6. Excise. Fund of 150,0001. upon the Excise, reserved for the arrears of officers and soldiers, by order of Parliament of 28 May 1647. Treasurer, John Jackson. 7. Fund raised by the sale of prize ships and goods. Treasurers, the prize collectors. 8. Public Revenue Fund, from what was formerly called the King's Revenue, the name being changed 1 Feb. 1649, by order of Parliament. 9. Fund at the disposal of the Council of State. Treasurer, Gualter Frost, sen., the secretary. 10. Fund of 10,0001. a month raised by weekly assess. ments for Ireland, on orders of Parliament of 16 October 1644, August 1645, and March 1646; called the Old Ordinances for Ireland. Treasurers, Aldermen Andrews, Kenrick, and Avery. Sums were sometimes paid over en masse to sundry officials, as Chas. Walley, manager of the victualling and transport service at Chester. These sums were then issued by warrants from them, so that they occur twice in the money column, first in total, and then in detail. Also sums were occasionally borrowed or transferred from one fund to another; therefore an addition of the money xxxiv PREFACE. column would produce an exaggerated estimate of the real expenditure, unless made cautiously. For a fuller exposition of the financial condition of the period however, the Exchequer papers, which at present form upwards of 300 partially unsorted bundles, must be arranged and tabulated. Till this is done, calculations would be based on imperfect premises. Great anxiety was naturally felt by the young Government to obtain recognition from States and principalities abroad. One of their earliest meetings was devoted to the consideration of foreign affairs (p. 31), and a committee was appointed for the purpose (pp. 40, 111), but it collapsed, from the absence of any disposition on the part of foreign powers to enter into alliance with the Parliamentary Government. In July it was revived (pp. 233,251, 261), and they began to venture upon the question of foreign agents (pp. 251, 261), but nothing was done. In September and November it was again revived (pp. 312, 412), but little was done to purpose (p. 412), and they complained that though Parliament, on 17 Aug. 1649, passed an Act for renewing all leagues and amities with foreign nations, " yet there has not hitherto been published the like declaration by such foreign kingdoms and states" (p. 484). It was not until the lapse of nearly a year since their accession to supreme power, that the advent of the first foreign minister was expected, viz., an agent from Holland, and great preparations were made for his reception. A coach and seven horses were purchased, barges and watermen for conveyance by water provided, and splendid liveries ordered for the servants and watermen (pp. 502, 505, 509); but the arrival did not take place within the period of the present volume, PREFACE. XXXV The difficulties of office of English agents abroad were the greater, because agents for the late King, who had been sent with proper credentials, and who had transferred their allegiance to Charles II., were resident in several parts, as consuls or agents; e.g., Hen. Hide in the Levant, Sir Sackville Crow at Constantinople, Cochrane at Hamburg, Sir Rich. Browne in Paris, Codgell the Scot, at Marseilles, &c. Also the agents of Parliament were not only perplexed but endangered by the frequent presence at foreign courts of desperate English royalists, prepared to revenge on them the death of their King, and their own confiscation and banishment. The details of the diplomatic relationship with foreign powers belong to the series of Foreign Calendars; but in the present juncture, they have a special significance, because they bear upon the recognition of the change of government in England. As far as they appear in the present volume, they will be best noted under the heads of the respective States. FRANCE was the country to which the royalist party naturally looked for help, as the widowed Queen of Charles I., daughter of Henri Quatre, and her son, Charles I., had already found an asylum there; but the state of the country, torn with civil strife, prevented any active interposition. The French ambassador was recalled from England (p. 80) and dismissed by Sir Oliver Fleming with the customary civilities (p. 83), a business agent only remaining (p. 426). An interdict on the import of English woollen manufactures into France followed, and retaliation was threatened in the shape of an interdict on the import of French wines (p. 274). M. Augier, a former agent for England in France, still remained at his post, claiming and obtaining heavy allowances xxxvi PREFACE. for his extraordinary charges (p. 260), and trying to obtain redress for English merchants injured at sea (pp. 148, 221, 324, 340, 388, 474, 501), but with so little success that he was ordered to threaten heavy retaliation for the treatment of some English prisoners, the company of Capt. John Greene, who were menaced with the gallies (p. 277). Numerous letters of marque anid reprisal were issued to aggrieved English merchants against the French, in compensation for their heavy losses (pp. 563-566). Augier was ordered by the Council of State to try to seduce Sir Rich. Browne, resident for Charles II., to act as spy upon the royalist exiles at the Louvre, and betray their secrets to the English Parliament, the plea used being that Charles II. would never be able to do anything for him, whilst the Council made liberal offers. Browne's reply was that he would retire to a remote corner of the world, and live on bread and water, rather than receive the greatest rewards those arch-rebels and traitors could heap upon him (p. 184). Augier was also to endeavour to prevail upon the governors of French port towns to prohibit the sale of prizes taken by the royalist fleet, and the imprisonment of their crews (p. 291), and to dislodge from Marseilles Codgell the Scot, consul for Charles II; (p. 376). The sending of a consul to reside at Bordeaux, in the interests of commerce, was contemplated (p. 40), but not carried into effect. HOLLAND seemed to desire neutrality, and forbade its church ministers to meddle with foreign correspondence, either in Church or State (p. 52). But a serious complication soon arose. Dr. Dorislaus, one of the legal advisers on the trial of the late King, was chosen to go over to the Hague, on a special embassy to the States General. But almost immediately on his arrival, he was slain as a PREFACE. xxxvii traitor and regicide, by the servants of the Marquis of Montrose (p. 133). Such an outrage upon the person of a public minister of the State, inflicted because of his action in the parliamentary cause, was a source of great perplexity and distress to the government, and the more so that Walter Strickland, the Resident agent there, seemed to think a return to England essential to his own safety. Remonstrances and requests for the punishment of the offenders were sent, couched in the strongest terms; but only the provinces of Holland and West Friesland could be induced to respond frankly. Extreme care was taken to lavish all the honour that the Commonwealth could bestow upon the funeral of this proto-martyr to their cause; his body was brought over to England, embalmed, and laid in state in Worcester House. A public funeral at Westminster Abbey was ordered for him, attended by the members of Parliament, the Council of State, and the officers of the army, with blazoned escutcheons and other paraphernalia, superintended by John Alleyn, herald. A sermon was preached on the occasion by Mr. Cooper (pp. 135, 139, 341, 164, 165), and promises were more liberally made than executed, for provision to be made for his children (pp. 300, 313). Joachimi, the late ambassador from the United Provinces, remained in England, being treated with great courtesy (pp. 10, 13), and was often consulted in reference to the treatment of Dutch merchants resident in England (p. 30). The capture of Dutch ships by the English fleet, which was perpetually in search of that portion of the ships still adhering to Charles II., caused frequent complications, on which he was also consulted (pp. 108, 123, 208). Another difficulty occurred in the pressing by England of Dutch ships, to carry over troops for Ireland; fair pay xxxviii, PREFACE. was offered them, but if they refused it, they were taken by force. This caused some clamour, which Strickland, the resident at the Hague, could not easily allay (pp. 177, 179, 249, 250). His position was difficult; the States General delayed, and all but refused him an audience, though the Provincial States of Holland showed themselves more friendly (p. 370), and thereby obtained the restitution of a valuable ship, the Bommell, which had been taken by the English (pp. 300, 310, 546). He therefore announced his intention of returning to England, and steps were taken for his safe convoy (pp. 330, 370, 492). HAMBURG.-The city of Hamburg, though unimportant in itself, was of consequence to commerce, on account of the trading interest of the Merchant Adventurers' Company, which had a flourishing establishment there. As early as March 1649, letters were written to the Senate, to acquaint them with the change of affairs in England, and to desire encouragement for the company (p. 43). The Council of State urged upon the Adventurers resident at Hamburg, to select a man from their own body, to be invested with the office of agent, and offered the place to the deputy governor of the company. He declined it on the plea of private business, and none other of the company was willing to accept it (p. 100). The Senate of Hamburgh were dissatisfied with the company, because of frauds and abuses in the manufacture of English cloth, and though they addressed the Council of State on 25 June, in a style which must have been highly satisfactory, as "C the most illustrious, excellent, noble and c magnificent lords," the letter was one of complaint and remonstrance (p. 261). The reply, treating of matters relating to English politics, is calendared on pp. 270, 271. It complains bitterly that Cochrane, the resident on behalf PREFACE. xxxix of Charles II., had surprised and carried away the deputy of the Merchant Adventurers' Company resident there, and two of the merchants. The Senate, though duly informed and remonstrated with, failed to avenge the insult offered to the "Commonwealth of England," and the captives owed their rescue to the intrepidity of some young English merchants (pp. 270, 271). At length the Council of State proposed to send an agent to Hamburg, who should also be secretary to the Merchant Adventurers' Company there (pp. 222, 258). Ant. Ascham was first selected; having formerly been tutor to the Duke of York, it might be supposed that he would be less obnoxious to the royalist party, and therefore less imperilled; but he seems to have declined the dangerous honour (p. 288). Another man was- thought of, whose name does not transpire (pp. 297, 330), but who was not sent. In January 1650, the Council of State remonstrated with the Senate on the restraints laid upon English merchants who took the engagement of fidelity to the present government, ordered by Parliament in Oct. 1649. At length Rich. Bradshaw accepted the post of agent, and was dispatched to Hamburg, with a salary of 8001. a year (pp. 496, 498). A letter from him to President Bradshaw, dated 12 Feb. 1650, before starting, subscribed, " Your Lordship's " most humble and thankful servant," is noticed on p. 512. SWEDEN.-The Parliament wished to send an agent to Sweden, to see how it was likely to act towards the commonwealth (p. 33), being probably aware of the friendly inclinations of Queen Christina towards Charles II., and applied to the Eastland Company to recommend a fit person; Chris. Potley was sent in April. TURKEY.-The diplomatic connexion between England and Turkey, was almost exclusively confined to the com XI PREFACE. mercial transactions of the Levant or Turkey company, on whose behalf Sir Thos. Bendish already resided as ambassador at Constantinople; and although difficulties arose upon the change of government in England, they were of short duration (p. 87). An agent in Turkey was also inquired for, to whom letters could be written on behalf of English prisoners at Algiers (p. 82) and also at Tunis, Bendish being lax in the performance of his duty (p. 242). The Council therefore requested for Sir Thomas Browne, an English merchant resident in Turkey, who had been energetic in his efforts to release English captives, the same recognition as usually granted to agents and consuls (p. 239). Spenser Bretton was appointed to act as consul at Smyrna, on behalf of the Levant or Turkey merchants (p. 435); and Hen. Ryley was settled by them as consul at Aleppo, notwithstanding some demur of the Council of State, because of complaints against him for speaking disrespectfully of the Government (pp. 426, 428, 431, 432, 435, 456). FLORENCE. -The Florentine ambassador remained in England, but the only notice occurring of him is a promise to him, on the part of the Council of State, that his house shall not be searched for popish priests and Jesuits lurking about town, unless on special information of their being harboured there (p. 454). Also the sending an agent to the Duke of Florence, to maintain a good correspondence and carry on merchants' affairs, was in contemplation (p. 477). FLANDERS.-In Flanders the Archduke Ferdinand of Austria consented to put a stop to the sale there of goods taken from English merchants by the vessels that adhered PREFACE. xli to the King; and he allowed Peter Thelwall, formerly resident, to return to Flanders as agent for merchants' affairs (pp. 59,135,136,172). The Archduke had no agent resident in England, but was represented when needful by the Spanish ambassador (p. 350). SPAIN.-The Spanish ambassador long lingered in Enghnd, in hope of securing repayment of 50,0001., taken by Parliament out of a Spanish ship, the Sta. Clara, on public faith for repayment; but though the business was perpetually brought before Council and Parliament (see Index, Ships' names, Santa Clara), nothing was finally resolved on the case, during the present volume (see p. 493). There were also several other cases of seizure of ships, especially of a Spanish vessel conveying troops from Ireland, who were supposed to be for the service of Charles II., and were consequently seized as rebels. These the government declined to surrender, though professing great anxiety to avoid misunderstanding, "and inviolably to preserve " a good correspondence between the nations (pp. 30, 78, 93, 97); but a ship with some soldiers going from Ostend to Spain, and taken by an English vessel, was freed and dismissed, on certificate that they were for the service of the King of Spain (pp. 103, 104). The seizures of English vessels by Spaniards were also causes of frequent discussion (pp. 78, 86). In January 1650, the Spanish ambassador was recalled, and dismissed with civilities, and with the expression of a hope that when gone, he would still do what he could to promote amity between the countries (pp. 475, 506). Before hlie left, humble apologies were made to him for the misconduct of a quartermaster, who, in ignorance of the privileges of his official position, had billeted 20 soldiers upon him (p. 480). As early as July 1649, the question of sending an agent xlii PREFACE. to Spain was under discussion (p. 258), it was referred to a committee in October (p. 329), and names were ordered to be submitted to Council for selection (pp. 362, 421, 426). The business was often considered, and at length in December, it was resolved to send an agent to Madrid and a consul to Andalusia, on merchants' affairs (p. 435), and the Spanish merchants were consulted on the subject (p. 437). The place of agent to Madrid was first offered to Mr. Methwould (p. 451), but unhesitatingly declined (p. 453), then to Mr. Nevill, who also refused (p. 465). Mr. Peters was appointed to the office of consul at Andalusia (p. 466), but the appointment was vacated two days later, probably on his refusal to accept it (p. 463). The presence of Prince Rupert's fleet cruizing in the Mediterranean, and between there and the coasts of Ireland, seizing English merchant vessels, &c., so often alluded to in this volume, rendered more imperative the settlement of an agency for the commonwealth in Spain and Portugal, the rather as a powerful fleet was preparing to go southwards, to attack that of Prince iRupert, and the assistance, or at least the neutrality of the southern European ports was most important. The instructions given to the generals of this fleet were firm and concise; they were to protect trade, seize all pirates, search for and seize the" revolted ships," as Prince Rupert's fleet was termed, even if under the shelter of foreign ports, explaining to the Prince or State concerned that "those ships are part of the navy of England, and the " Parliament's own ships, treacherously carried away by "perfidious revolters, who have no property in them, nor " power to sell them." No act of hostility against foreign ships was authorised, except in case of their joining the revolters, or attacking the English fleet. The generals were also, if possible, to preserve the "ancient and indu"h bitable dominion of the sea," by demanding the lowering PREFACE. x1iii of the flag, but not to " engage the. fleet in any peril or " hazard for that particular; " and if it be strongly op-.posed, to " forbear the pressing thereof, and take notice who they were that did it not, that at some better opportunity, they may be brought hereafter thereunto" (pp. 483-485). With this southward fleet, agents were sent both to Spain and Portugal. In a luckless hour for himself, Ascham, who had refused the agency to Hamburg, accepted that to Spain. He had a liberal allowance for outfit, and a salary of 8001. a year, and great pains were taken that the Spanish ambassador in England should be well informed of his advent (pp. 488, 489, 491, 496); but still so much doubt was felt as to his reception, that he received private instructions, in case of any unexpected affront, and in case of absolute refusal to grant him an audience, to come away forthwith. But before he had time to receive either audience or affront, he was slain by six Englishmen, against whom no vengeance could be obtained, as they fled for sanctuary to a church. This did not take place, however, till June 1650. Charles Vane was appointed at the same time with Ascham, as envoy to Portugal, and at the same salary, but he was ill received, and returned to England on Ascham's murder. Of the historic characters of the period few individual traces appear. Charles II. is represented only by commissions for the raising of troops, and appeals to his loyalist followers for help, and by a few letters to Montrose, an intercepted copy of which is endorsed as letters from " young Tarquin " (p. 325). There are two characteristic letters, also intercepted, from the Princess Sophia, daughter of Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, and mother of George I. —the connecting link between the Stuart and xliv PREFACE. Hanoverian dynasties-to her brothers Rupert and Maurice (p. 85). Of Milton nothing appears beyond official allusions touching his duties as foreign secretary to the Council of State, except the employment of his pen to answer books and pamphlets in opposition to the Government (pp. 52, 57). The examination of papers was frequently referred to him; they were probably those written in foreign languages (pp. 100, 165, 179, 204, 474 (2), 493). He was also allowed unlimited access to the State Papers, then deposited at Whitehall (p. 233), and, as already observed, had himself lodgings, with furniture, hangings, &c., in Whitehall (p. 388). John Taylor, the water poet, is once alluded to, as getting into trouble for his adherence to the cause of monarchy (p. 544). Of Cromwell the notices are but scanty. He was, of course, on the Council of State, and on three occasions, was president pro tern. (p. 10) before the appointment of Bradshaw to that office; but on 27 February, the Earl of Denbigh signed as president, Cromwell coming in late, and on 7 March, Sir Wm. Masham was president, though Cromwell was present. He was placed on the following committees: Feb. 27. To inquire into the state of the forces, and what will be left to keep the peace, when the forces are sent to Ireland (p. 22). March 2. To consider what forces should be sent to Ireland, and how maintained (p. 26). March 10. To receive from Col. Mervyn papers concerning Ireland (p. 33). March 11. To consult the Navy Commissioners what ships may be soonest ready (p. 33). March 29, 31. The Irish committees for the war in Ireland (pp. 58, 62). PREFACE. xlv April 17. To consider how affairs in England or Ire. land stand in reference to Scotland (p. 99). In March he was requested to accept the arduous post of commander-in-chief, lieutenant-general, and chief governor of Ireland, where the royalist forces under the Marquis of Ormond were so strong that the greatest military ability at command of Parliament was required to keep them in check (pp. 41, 49, 62, 198). Cromwell's significant reply was that he would go, if he were " sufficiently provided " (p. 60). He required, in addition to the ordinary salary of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 3,0001. for outfit, 101. a day as long as he remained in England, and 8,0001. a year on his landing in Ireland (p. 229). Unfortunately Cromwell's patent does not state his salary as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, only that he should have the usual fees, stipends, and allowances; but, judging from analogy, it seems to have been at least 5,0001.1 His total salary would therefore be 13,0001. a year, which multiplied by 3S, to represent the comparative value of money at the period, amounts to 45,5001.; the salary of the present Lord Lieutenant being only 20,0001. The demand was high, but it was granted, notwithstanding the deplorable state of the Exchequer; though so extreme was the difficulty of meeting the wants of the Government, that the very officers who were to go over with Cromwell were barely paid one fourth of the arrears due to them for former service (p. 225). 1 The former provision for a Lord Deputy was double that assigned to a Lord Justice, when there was no Lord Lieutenant. This was, in Elizabeth's time, 1,3001., and then 1,2001. a year, with wages for 50 horse and 50 foot. She reduced it in 1597 to 1,200 marks (Pat. 39 Eliz., 2 pl. dors.); in 1629 the Lords Justices had each 1,2001., and in 1685, 2,5001. Taking the proportion for 1649, the salary of a Lord Deputy would probably be 1,7001. That the Lord Lieutenant's salary was considerably more appears from a patent of 1622, appointing Lord Falkland deputy, at the usual rate, abating 2,0001. a year till his arrival in Ireland. The salary therefore could not have been less than 4,0001., and that of Lord Lieutenant being larger, must have been 5,0001. at least. 35077. d xevi PREFACE. After remaining some time in England, partly occupied in making the- needful preparations, and partly in quelling revolted troops (pp. 143, 236), on 14 August, Cromwell landed in Ireland, to enter upon his victorious but terrible campaign. His son-in-law, Commissary Ireton, was appointed second in command under him (pp. 183, 184), but of the proceedings in Ireland the Domestic Calendar takes no note. Other historical characters have casual notices in this volume, which'will appear sufficiently from the Index. In reference to the Index, one point should be observed. Where the words Commonwealth or the State are used, as they frequently are, to represent not the kingdom in general, but the then governing power, they are indexed under " Government, the present." Where they occur in a broad general sense, they will be found under the head of Commonwealth. In concluding these prefatory remarks, I must acknowledge the intelligent help, literary as well as official, that I have derived in the compilation of the present volume from G. J. Morris, Esq., B.A., clerk of the Public Record Office, who has been my assistant, and also the valuable services, in rough drafting and indexing, of my transcriber Mr. GE. W. Thompson. 100, Gower Street, M. A. E. G. 10 June 1875. TABLES. d2 Xlvii TABLES. TABLE of the DAILY ATTENDANCES of the *** In these tables e stands for early, I for late, and the figure after I the number in the day's proceedings of a member after absence. Where two sittings took place on one day, the numbers of FEBRUARY - - - NAMES. I 17* I 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 1-6 7-23 I I I Armyne, Sir William, Bart. - - ~ Bond, Dennis - - - - e. Bradshaw, John, Serjeant-at-law - - -_ - Constable, Sir William, Bart. - - e e 1l e e e e 2 1 Cromwell, Oliver, Lieut.-General - - e e fl e e te e e Danvers, Sir John - e e e e e e Denbigh, Basil Fielding, Earl of- - e - - - - 71 e Fairfax, Thomas Lord, Lord General - - e -e 21 Grey, Philip, Lord Grey of Groby - e e e e — Grey, William, Lord Grey of Warke - - e - _ Harrington, Sir James - - - e - 81 e Hesilrigge, Sir Arthur, Bart. -e - - e e Heveningham, Wm. - - - e e -8 1 e Holland, Cornelius - - - e e e e e e Hutchinson, Col. John - - - e 31 11 51 - Jones, Col. John - - - e 1 1 e 41 e e Lisle, Philip Sydney, Viscount - - -_ e. 81 61 Lisle, John, Commissioner of Great Seal - - e 11 2 l e e 61 Ludlow, Col. Edmund - - e e e 21 -- e e Martin, Col. Henry - - - e e e e e Masham, Sir Wm., Bart. - - - e e - ee Mildmay, Sir Henry e- - e e 51 e Mulgrave, Edmund Sheffield, Earl of - Pembroke, Philip Herbert, Earl of - e ee Pennington, Isaac, Alderman - - e e e e e Pickering, Sir Gilbert - - - e e 2 1 Popham, Col. Alex. -e - - _ ePurefoy, Col. Wm. - -e e e e - - - Robinson, Luke - e e 1 ' _ 41 - 21 Rolle, Hen., Lord Chief Justice of the - __ Upper Bench. St. John, Oliver, Lord Chief Justice of the - _ _ Common Pleas. Salisbury, William Cecil, Earl of - - - e- e Scott, Thos. - e ee e e e 81 - Skippon, Col. Phil. - e _ _ _ Stapley, Ant. -e e e 1 e e e Vane, Sir Hen., jun. - - - _ 21 Wallop, Rob. - - - e e.51 e Wauton, Col. Valentine - - e e e e e 71 Whitelock, Bulstrode, Commissioner of the' _- e_1 Great Seal. Wilson, Rowland, Alderman e - e e 21 Wylde, John, Lord Chief Baron of the -_~ _.~ Exchequer. I I __, I I I Il * The draft order book of the Council records that all present, except Sir Wm. Masham, signed the TABLES. xlix MEMBERS of the COUNCIL OF STATE. at which the member entered. When there are two entries at one sitting, the second denotes the return orders passed at each are given below the date. The thicker lines denote the close of a week. - - FEBRUARY. 10-21 1-1 27.~ ^NAMES. 26 26 27 27 28 | 1-9 10-21 1-15 16-20. E e e e - - 3 0 3 Armyne, Sir William. 1 0 1 Bond, Dennis..- - - - - 0 0 0 Bradshaw, John, Serjeant. e e 51 e - 9 3 12 Constable, Sir William. e e e e 11 2 13 Cromwell, Oliver, Lieut.-Gen. e - e e - 10 0 10 Danvers, Sir John. e 151 te e - 5 2 7 Denbigh, Basil, Earl of. e - e e - 5 1 6 Fairfax, Thomas, Lord General.. - - - - 4 0 4 Grey, Philip, Lord of Groby... - - - - 1I 0 1 Grey, William, Lord of Warke. 41 e e - - 4 2 6 Harrington, Sir James. e e - 17 1 e 6 1 7 Hesilrigge, Sir Arthur. - - - - e 5 1 6 Heveningham, Wm. - -- e - - 8 0 8 Holland, Cornelius. 51 _- -_ 1 4 5 Hutchinson, Col. John. 161 e - - 5 3 8 Jones, Col. John. -_ -_ - 1 2 3 Lisle, Philip, Viscount. 41 e 61 161 - 4 6 10 Lisle, John, Commissioner of Great Seal. e 41 - - 7 2 9 Ludlow, Col. Edm. e 71 161 e 7 2 9 Martin, Henry. 51 - e e e 7 1 8 Masham, Sir Wm. e e - 6 1 7 Mildmay, Sir Henry. _.- - - 0 0 0 Mulgrave, Edmund, Earl of... - -_ - - 3 0 3 Pembroke, Philip, Earl of. - _ - 5 0 5 Pennington, Isaac, Alderman. 5 - 61 e e 4 3 7 Pickering, Sir Gilbert. - - e - - 3 0 3 Popham, Col. Alex. _ - - - - 5 0 5 Purefoy, Col. Wm. - e e' e - 5 3 8 Robinson, Luke.... - - - - 0 0 0 Rolle, Hen., Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench. -_ - - - 0 0 0 St. John, Oliver, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas..... - - - 2 02 0 2 Salisbury, William, Earl of. _- - 51 - e 7 2 9 Scott, Thos. -_ ~- e e - 3 0 3 Skippon, Col. Phil. e e e e - 10 1 11 Stapley, Ant. _ e 61 e e 4 2 6 Vane, Sir Hen., jun. - - 71 - - 4 2 6 Wallop, Rob. ~- -- -- ~e e 7 1 8 Wauton, Valentine.. - - - - 1 1 2 Whitelock, Bulst. e e e - 5 1 6 Wilson, R., Alderman. 0 0 0 Wylde, John, Lord Chief Baron. I _ _ _. L. I _ 1 I. I. I I I I t I engagement [L; I., p. 1.] t This mark signifies the presidency of the member for the day. 1 TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the MARCH - - NAES2 3 3 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 1212 13 13 1-56-13 1-1011-15 1-6 7-16 1 2-9 1-4 5-9 1-8 9-22 11-4 5-161-1819-25 1-516-13 11-15 j19-21i I I Armyne, Sir.- - e -- e e e e e e e - e e e e - Bond, D. - - -~ Bradshaw, J.- -- --- -- -- --- - - e e e e Constable, Sir W. - e - e - - e 91 e -- 81 12 e e - e e - Cromwell, O. - - e e e 51 — e - e e e - e e e e e e e Danvers, Sir J. - e -- e - e e -. e e e e e - e Denbigh, Earl- - e --- -- e e e e- ---- e e Fairfax, Lord - - e e - e -- e 91 e e Grey, of Groby, Lord - - - - - - - - - - Grey, of Warke, Lord - - - - - - - - - Harrington, Sir J. - eJ — -e-~-~-. ---Hesilrigge, Sir A. - e - - - 13l -- - e e e e - - - Heveningham, W. - - - — 2 l e e 91 - -- e - e e e e e e Holland, Corn. - e e -- e e -- -- e e e e e e e e 201 Hutchinson, J. - - - e - 141 -- e -- - e - Jones, J. - - e -- e - e e e e e - e e e e e e e 20l Lisle, Lord - 11 e e - e - 91 - - -- - e - - - 20 Lisle, J. - - e - -51 - - e - - - -- - e 111 e - e e Ludlow, E. --- e - 41 - - 9 1 -- e 8l - e e e e - - Martin, H. - 41 e - 51 e - - - - - - e - e - - 201 Masham, SirW.- e e e e e - e - - ete e 71 e - e e e e Mildmay, SirH.- e e ell - -- e -- e e e - e- e e e e Mulgrave, Earl - ---— ~ Pembroke, Earl - e e - e e - ---- Pennington, I. - - e e - - e - - 101- e e e e e e Pickering, Sir G.- e e - e e e e ~ 121 -- - e e e Popham, A. - -~e e - Purefoy, W.- - Robinson, L. - - 4 e ee 41 e e 91 - e e e - e e e e - 'e 20l Rolle, H. - --- St. John, 0. - - -- Salisbury, Earl - -e e -- - - - - -- e -- e e Scott, T. - - e e -- e e e e e e e e - e e e Skippon, P. -- - e Stapley, A. - - e e - 91 e --- 71 e - e - e - - Vane, SirH. - - 51 e e e -- - - e e e - e Wallop, R. -- - Wauton, V. - - 51 e e e - 91 -e e e e -- e e e -- Wbitelock, B.- - - - - - - - - - - ll e - e e Wilson, R. -- - e - e e e e - e e - e e e Wylde, J. - t This mark signifies the presidency of the member'for the day. TABLES. Members of the Council of State-cont. - - - - - MARCH. li 15 15 2 00 2122 22 26 26 272829 29 31 31 'I a - 1-12 13-21 1-25 26-43 1-8 9-28 1-19 20-44 1-18 19-29 1-13 16-25 P1 -1 H,, I I - e e - e e e e e e e e e e 24 0 24 Armyne, Sir W. _ —. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 0 0 Bond, D. e e 21 e -- e e e e e e e e e e 17 1 18 Bradshaw, J. e e 301 - 12 1 --- e e - e e — 14 5 19 Constable, Sir W. e e 21 e e - e 51-e — e e 23 3 26 Cromwell, 0. - e e e - e e e e e - e e 21 021 Danvers, Sir J. - 21 e - 51 --- - - - - - 9 2 11 Denbigh, Earl. e 15l — e -- - l e -- e -11 4 15 Fairfax, Lord. - - - - - - - - - - - - - — _.._._.0 0 0 Grey, of Groby, Lord. - - - - - -.... -.. - - - -._ 0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. - 151 21301 e 51 121 - - e e 81 e 5 6 11 Harrington, Sir J. e - -- --- e 51 - e --- 92 1 Hesilrigge, SirA. e 15121 e - 21 - e - e e e e 16 5 21 Heveningham, W. e e e 311 e e 121 e - ee e e e — 22 3 25 Holland, Corn. e e -- e 51 171 61 e -.- 7 4 11 Hutchinson, J. - e e e 21 e e e - e e e -23 2 25 Jones, J. e e - e - e - e ---- e - e 10 3 13 Lisle, Lord. 1l e 21 341 e 41 - 141 - e e - - -10 7 17 Lisle, J. e e - e — 51 e - 10 4 14 Ludlow, E. -- - e — 21 e 91 e - e - - 8 5 13 Martin, H. e e e e e 51 - -- -- _ - -_ 18 2 20 Masham, SirW. e - e e e -- - - - 171 18 Mildmay, Sir H. _...-.. -~0 _- _- _- -0 0 0 Mulgrave, Earl. ~-~- ~_ _- _- _- - - -4 0 4 Pembroke, Earl. e - - - e - e- - - - 12 l13 Pennington, I. -15 - - - - 171 e e - - - e e.14 3 17 Pickering, Sir G. - - _ - - 21 - - - 2 1 3 Popham, A. — ~.- - - — _ --- _ 0 _ 0 0 Purefoy, W. I11 e - e - - 121 -e - - - - - 15 6 21 Robinson, L. - -- -- — I-. — -_ 00 0 Rolle,H. ~........ — _ _ _ - _ 0 0 0St. John, O. - e 28-e e 281 e e 1 — e - - -- e 11 2 13 Salisbury, Earl. _- -- e e e e e - e e e -- e -22 0 22 Scott,T. - e e. 2 0 2 Skippon, P.... _ e e e e e - e 11 2 13 Stapley, A. e e - e - e 121 61 - e 51 e --- 13 4 17 Vane, Sir H. ~-~-0_ _ 0.0 0 0 Wallop, R. 111 15l - e - 171 -- e 51 e - - - 12 6 18 Wauton, V. e e e 341 _ e - 7 2 9 Whitelock, B. e - -- e 11 e- e —16 16 17 Wilson,. ~........| _ -.-_-_ - -. 00 0 Wylde,J. i I~ I I I -t I I I - lii TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the APRIL NAMES. 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 13 14 16 17 Armyne, Sir W. - e e e -- e e e e e e e Bond, D. - - - - Bradshaw, J. - - e e e e e e e e e e e e Constable, Sir W. - e e -- - 61 - - 31101 11 Cromwell, O. - e e e e e- - e ee 1 Danvers, Sir J. - - e I - e e -- e Denbigh, Earl - - 8 --- --- 81 101 Fairfax, Lord- - e - e e 111 Grey, of Groby, Lord e 11 e e e e - e e 101 Grey, of Warke, Lord _~~~ - - - Harrington, Sir J. - e e e -. e e e e e Hesilrigge, Sir A. - - - - - - 11 1 - e Heveningham, W. - 51 e e e 61 e e - e 11l 13 Holland, Corn. - - 5 e l - e e - 121 Hutchinson, J. - - --- e - - - Jones, J. - - e e e e 61 - 21 e 131 Lisle, Lord - - e e e e e e e - 1 e Lisle, J. - - - e e - 71 11 1 Ludlow, E. - - e - - e - - - e 3l 91 Martin, H. -- 51 11 41 e - e - -- 51 131 Masham, Sir W. - -- - - - - e e e e Mildmay, Sir H. - ~ ~~~- e e e 101 Mulgrave, Earl -- - Pembroke, Earl - --- -- - - e 91 Pennington, I. - - Pickering, Sir G. - e e e 61 - - e 201 -Popham, A. - -e e 61 e- - - -- Purefoy, W. -.. Robinson, L. - - | Rolle,H. - -..........St. John,. O- - -. Salisbury, Earl - -- -- 61 e e e e e e Scott, T.- - e e e e e - - 61 e e Skippon, P. - _ e Stapley, A. - - e e e e - e 161 121 Vane, Sir H. - - e - e - - 11 e Wallop, R. -- -_ _ - -- Wauton, V. - - 1 1 - - - -151 e Whitelock, B. - e _ ---- - e - 111 Wilson, R. - - e 11 - e- e 41 e Wylde, J.- - - _ - - -| ,/ TABLES. liii Members of the Council of State-cont. - - - -. - APRIL. 0;.j ^NAMES. 18 20 21 2 224 26 27 2830 t ~ e e I- e e e. e e e 19 0 19 Armyne, Sir W. - 0 0 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e 21 0 21 Bradshaw, J. _......._... - -..2 4 6 Constable, Sir W..- -.e.e 41.- - e- 10 2 12 Cromwell, O. e e - - e -- e 10 1 11 Danvers, Sir J. 31 e e 41 e e - e 5 4 9 Denbigh, Earl. -. - 3 1 --.- e - 4 2 6 Fairfax, Lord. - 31 e -.- - - e 9 3 12 Grey, of Groby, Lord. - _.- -~ ~- - 0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. e e - - e - - e 12 0 12 Harrington, Sir J. e - - 9 1. 2- 2 4 Hesilrigge, Sir A. - 31 - e e. e - e e 11 5 16 Heveningham, W. 31 e e e e 21 e - e 9 5 14 Holland, Corn. _- - e 131 e - - 4 1 3 2 5 Hutchinson, J. e e e - e e --- 10 3 13 Jones, J. e 31 e -- 31 -- e --- 10 3 13 Lisle, Lord. - - e - e e 4 1 5 3 8 Lisle, J. 31 81 e -131 - 1 1 e 21 5 8 13 Ludlow, E. - e e 31 e - - -- 5 6 11 Martin, H. e 31 - e - e e 41 8 2 10 Masham, Sir W. e 31 e e - e - 7 2 9 Mildmay, Sir H. _._ _.._.._- - 0 00 Mulgrave, Earl. - 31 e e --- 3 2 5 Pemkroke, Earl....-.e 1 1 0 1Pennington, I. e 31 21 e - 6 4 10 Pickering, Sir G. -- - e _- e -- 5 1 6 Popham, A. |...... _|- - |_|_ _ o - - 000Purefoy, W. -..... -- 000 Robinson, L...._. -._ -. __ j__|o 000 Rolle, H... _... — _~~0 0 0 St. John, O. - 11 e - - e 8 2 10 Salisbury, Earl. e 31 e - 41 21 e e 41 12 5 17 Scott, T... _......._ 1 0 11 Skippon, P. - 31 e e e 11 e e e 11 4 15 Stapley, A. ee - e e - e - 8 1 9 Vane, Sir H............0 0 0 Wallop, R. - - - 31 81 - - -- 1 4 5 Wauton, V. - - e - - e - 4 1 4 2 6 Whitelock, B. ee e — e e e e - e 11 2 13 Wilson, R. |_|_ - - _| — _| - -.. - 0 0 0 Wylde, J. liv TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the MAY - - - - - NAMES. 1* 2 4 5 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 14 14 15 16 1-2 3-33 1-6 7-25 - I914] Armyne, Sir W. Bond, D. - - - Bradshaw, J. - Constable, Sir W. - Cromwell, 0. - Danvers, Sir J. Denbigh, Earl Fairfax, Lord Grey, of Groby, Lord Grey, 6f Warke, Lord Harrington, Sir J. - Hesilrigge, Sir A. - Heveningham, W. - Holland, Corn. Hutchinson, J. - - Jones, J. - Lisle, Lord - - Lisle, J. - - - Ludlow, E. - - Martin, H. - - - Masham, Sir W. - Mildmay, Sir H. Mulgrave, Earl Pembroke, Earl Pennington, I. - - Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. - Purefoy, W. - Robinson, L. - Rolle, IT. - - - St. John, O. - Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. - Skippon, P. - Stapley, A. - Vane, Sir H. - Wallop,. -. Wauton, V. - - Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. - - - Wylde, J. - 111 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e I-I e 121 e e e e e e 11 11 e e e e 31 e 11I 111 91 61 e e e 111 61 e e 11 e e 11 e e e e I e e lOi e 134 151 I I 211 e e e e 101 e 'r I I e e e - e e e e e I e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 161 e 131 16l e e e e e e e 5l e 21 11 e e e I e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 61 e e e e e e e e e 111 e e e e 111 11l e e e e e 81 111 I e e e e e e 51 e e e e e e 41 e e e 61 141 141 e e e e e I ~ I I I e e e 31 41 I e e e 111 e I e 21 e e * l e e I II I I I I I I I I I i i I - -- - - TABLES. lv Members of the Council of State-cont..- - - - MAY. 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 28 29 30 31. I_ I I, 1 1 1 1_1 - _ _ | _ _ | _ _ - 4 1 5Armyne, Sir W. -......-.. 0 0 0 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e 26 0 26 Bradshaw, J..-..... - - - -0 0 0 Constable, Sir W..-..... ~ 6l - e - 2 2 4 Cromwell, O. e e 11 e - - 101 e 11 e 15 3 18 Danvers, Sir J. e 51 e e - e e - e 13 3 16 Denbigh, Earl....._ — -- W - - e - 3 1 4 Fairfax, Lord. - - 3 1 - U - - -.5 1 6 Grey, of Groby, Lord..-......- - - -0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. e e - e e 5 1 - e 6 1 7 Harrington, Sir J. -- e -- - - 3 2 5 Hesilrigge, Sir A. e e e - - e 41 e e e - 18 2 20 Heveningham, W. e e -- e - e e e 101 2 e 2 1 17 6 23 Holland, Corn. e _-. e - - - e 181 - - -2 2 4 Hutchinson, J. e e e e e e - 5 -1 - 13 3 16 Jones, JT...-.31 e 41 - - - 5 3 8 Lisle, Lord. e e e e - - e 8 8l 31 - - 8 4 12 Lisle, J. - - - e - - 101 '~ - - - 31 5 5 10 Ludlow, E. e 3l -- 1 131 5 - e 2 7 9 Martin, H. ~....- e e 21 e - 7 2 9 Masham, Sir W. - -e e e e e - 21 - e 16 2 18 Mildmay, Sir H. - -_ ----- --— 0 0 0 0Mulgrave, Earl. _- - - T - o - O- -0 0 0 Pembroke, Earl. - -_ - -e - e e e e - 5 0 5 Pennington, I........-_.- -- - - 0 0 0 Pickering, Sir G. ----- -- - - - -0 0 0 Popham,A. e e 3 1 e e e e e e e e 16 1 17 Purefoy, W. -_.~~~~~~~ - - - -~0 0 0 Robinson, L..-~~ ~- -- -0 0 0 0Rolle,H..-....... -- - 0 0 0 St. John, O. ~H. _- - -_- 7 2 9 Salisbury, Earl. - e e e e e e e - - 18 0 18 Scott, T. ---- _ - - - -0 0 0 Skippon, P. e e e e e e e ~ 101 e e - 20 2 22 Stapley, A. c e e - e e 101 e e e 13 5 18 Vane, Sir H..-...~ -.. -.- - 0 0 0 Wallop, 1..-...... ~ e 31 e -5 3 8 |Vauton, V. _ _ --- _ -- _ -- -- -- -0 0 0 Whitelock, B. _- - e - - - - - e 11 4 15 Wilson, R. 0 0 0 Wylde, J. lvi TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the JUNE - - - - - NAMES.1 5 6 111213 1618 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 15 16 18 19 Armyne, Sir W. -ee e e e e e e e e e e Bond, D.- - -. _ Bradshaw, J. - - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Constable, SirW.- -~ ~ _ _ _.. Cromwell, O. 11 e e e e e 51 e e e - e e Danvers, Sir J. - e e e e e e e e e e Denbigh, Earl - e e e e e e e Fairfax, Lord - -1 e 31 e e - e - - e Grey, of Groby, Lord -~ - e 51... e Grey, of Warke, Lord - _ _ _ Harrington SirJ. - - e e e e Hesilrigge, Sir A.- -- _- e Heveningham, W. - - e e e e - - - e e Holland, Corn. - - e e - e 51 e 81 - e e Hutchinson, J. e _ e - e - - e Jones J. - e - e - e 71 e 71 e e 31 - Lisle, Lord- - 31 e e -51 e - 21 e 331 Lisle, J. - 31 -3 e -- - - Ludlow, E.- - -ll -' _ _ Martin, H.- - - e - -- e e- - - e Masham, Sir W. -_ e e - - Mildmay, Sir H. - e 31 e e 51 e Mulgrave, Earl - -__ Pembroke, Earl e- e e Pennington, I. -_e - e e e Pickering, Sir G. - -— 1 e - e 31 - - Popham,A. - _ Purefoy, W. - - e e e e e e e e e e e e e Robinson, L. --. Rolle, H. - - _.. _-_-_ _~. St. John,. - -._ Salisbury, Earl - - _ e - e Scott, T. - - - e e e ee e 51 e - e e Skippon, P. - - 1 - - 1- - Stapley, A. e 11 e 31 e e e -e Vane, Sir H. - - e 71 e - e -31 Wallop, R.-.- _ ~- _ e e -- Wauton, V. - - e - - 16 e 71 - e e - Whitelock, B. - --- 71 7 e... Wilson, R. - - — 1- e e 31 Wylde, J. -.- -, _ TABLES. Ivii Members of the Council of State-cont. - JUNE. 20 1 21 22 23 25 26 27 7-15 27 16-43 28 1 29 1 30 5 Q A 4 0 E-1 NAMES. e e e 21 e 2-1 e e e e e e e _ I e e ~ e e e e e e e _ e e e e e e 211 - 11 e e e e 21 21 21 e e e e e e e e _ I e 11 11 11 e e e e e e e e e e e _ e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 271 e 271 e e 251 e e 261 e 11 e e e e e C e e 21 - e e e e e 11 e e I lC C~ e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 61 19 0 25 0 18 17 9 6 4 0 13 1 10 11 9 11 5 3 0 9 8 4 0 2 7 8 0 19 0 0 0 4 17 0 6 9 3 6 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 2 2 6 0 0 4 2 0 3 4 2 O 3 4 2 2 1 1 2 0 0 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 2 1 4 2 2 0 19 0 25 0 21 19 10 8 6 0 13 1 14 13 9 14 9 5 2 10 9 6 0 2 8 12 0 21 0 0 0 4 19 1 8 11 4 10 4 6 0 19 4 6.o Armyne, Sir W. Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, O. Danvers, Sir J. Denbigh, Earl. Fairfax, Lord. Grey, of Groby, Lord. Grey, of Warke, Lord. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Corn. Hutchinson, J. Jones, J. Lisle, Lord. Lisle, J. Ludlow, E. Martin, H. Masham, Sir W. Mildmay, Sir H. Mulgrave, Earl. Pembroke, Earl. Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. Rolle, H. St. John, 0. Salisbury, Earl. Scott, T. Skippon, P. Stapley, A. Vane, Sir H. Wallop, R. Wauton, V. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. 10l e e - _ C e _ I I - I I I lviii TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the NAMES. JULY - 1 2 3 14 16 Armyne, Sir W. - Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, O. Danvers, Sir J. - Denbigh, Earl Fairfax, Lord Grey, of Groby, Lord - Grey, of Warke, Lord Harrington, Sir J. e e e e e 31 e Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Corn. - Hutchinson, J. - Jones, J. Lisle, Lord Lisle, J. - Ludlow, E. Martin, H. Masham, Sir W. - Mildmay, Sir H. - Mulgrave, Earl - Pembroke, Earl - Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. Rolle, H. St. John, O. Salisbury, Earl - Scott, T. Skippon, P. Stapley, A. Vane, Sir H. Wallop, R. Wauton, V. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. I I 41 e e e 41 e 41 e e e 41 e e e e e 71 e e 21 e e e 21 e e e e e 6l e 31 21 e e e ~ C e e e e e e e e e e e e I e e I - ele e e 9 10 12 e e e e 21 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 41 41 e e 41 e e e 41 41 e e 13 e e I 16 17 e e e e 171 e e e e e 51 e e 91 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 21 e 18 1 19 e e I I TABLES. lix Members of the Council of State-cont. - - - - JULY. 1 I~ I INAMES. 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 311 I e e e e - 10 0 10 Armyne, Sir W. ~~~~~~~~~~0 0 0 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e 22 0 22 Bradshaw, J...........-0 0 0 Constable, Sir W. -........_ _ — 4 0 4 Cromwell, O. e 1 e e e - e31 15 1 16 Danvers, Sir J. 21 e e - e - -. 8 2 10 Denbigh, Earl. __ - e - - e 6 2 8 Fairfax, Lord. e e - 4 0 4 Grey, of Groby, Lord. ~~~~~~~~~~0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. e e e 1 21 - 7 3 10 Harrington, Sir J.._ _ _ _ 0 0 0 Hesilrigge, Sir A. ~.......- _ _ - 30 3 3 Heveningham, W. 3 -- e e -- e e e 13 1 14 Holland, Corn. e ~~ ~~ _ ~ 2 0 2 Hutchinson, J. e - _ - e e e e e e- 10 0 10 Jones, J.....1 0 1 Lisle, Lord. e 71 -- 1 - e 4 4 8 Lisle, J...... _ _. e e 2 0 2 Ludlow, E. e- e -1 e -- - e 4 2 6 Martin, H. e e - e e e - - 14 2 16 Masham, Sir W. e e e e - e e e 9 0 9 Mildmay, Sir H.........._ _ _ _ 0 0 0 Mulgrave, Earl......0_ _ 0 0 Pembroke, Earl. _ _- ee --- e 8 0 8 Pennington, I. e 81 11 31 - e e 9 5 14 Pickering, Sir G..~ _ ~ ~- 0. 0 0 Popham, A. e e - e e -e -- 13 0 13 Purefoy, W.. _ |_ |_ _ |_ |_ 0 0 o Robinson, L..-....... 0 0 0 Rolle, H..... _ -- 0 0 0 St. John, O. e e - - - 2 0 2 Salisbury, Earl. 21 e - e - e e e e 14 2 16 Scott, T. -. -~.~ ~ ~0 1 1 Skippon, P. - - ll -1 e 1 e e ee e 5 1 6 Stapley, A. e e e -e e e e e 16 3 19 Vane, Sir H. e 1- 1 e e e - - 11 1 12 Wallop, R..-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 00 0 0 Wauton, V. - -- 71 e e - --- 4 2 6 Whitelock, B.. - |- e - 3 1 4 Wilson, R..-... - _ -__ —. 0 0 Wylde, J. Ix.TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the AUGUST- - NAMES. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 -9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 Armyne, SirW. - e e. - - e e -- - 21 - Bond, D. - - - Bradshaw, J. - - e e e e e e e e e 41 e e e e e Constable, Sir W. - - _ ---Cromwell, O.- - - - - -. Danvers, Sir J. - - e e e e e e e e e - e 21 e Denbigh, Earl - - e - e e - e e e 41 e e e Fairfax, Lord - - -e e Grey, of Groby, Lord -- -- - 21 e e. e e Grey, of Warke, Lord.. - Harrington, Sir J. - e e e e - - e e Hesilrigge, Sir A. - - Heveningham, W. - - e - 21 e 11 e e 21 e e Holland, Corn. - - e - e e e e Hutchinson, J. - -- 41 - e e Jones, J. - - 12 - - - - e e e - e Lisle, Lord - -_ e Lisle, J. -- - 81 e 5. - _8l --- -- e e Ludlow, E. - - - -_ e e e Martin, H. - - - e e e e e e e e - Martin, H. - - Masham, Sir W. - - Mildmay, Sir H. - - e. e - e 21 e 1 Mulgrave, Earl - - -. - - Pembroke, Earl - - - Pennington, I. - - e e Pickering, Sir G. - - e e e e e e 21 e e e e - 1 - Popham, A. - -- - Purefoy, W. - - e e 41 e - e e e e e 21 Robinson, L. - - e e e e e e - e - e e 21 Rolle, H. - - - St. John, O. - - - e Salisbury, Earl - - Scott, T. - e e e e e e e e e e e 21 e e Skippon, P. - -e -. Stapley, A. - - - e e e e e e e e Vane, SirH.- - e - e e e e e e e Wallop, R. - - e e 4 Wauton, V.- - - Whitelock, B. - 2 Wilson, R. - - e - e Wylde, J. - - - TABLES. lxi Members of the Council of State-cont. - - - AUGUST. NAMES. 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 31 C W 0 I I! I I IS I E e e e 7- 1 8 Armyne, Sir W. 0 0 0 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e 25 1 26 Bradshaw, J.:0 0 0 Constable, Sir W. 0 0 0 Cromwell, O. 11 1 12 Danvers, Sir J. - e e e - e - e e 15 1 16 Denbigh, Earl. e - -- - e -- 4 0 4 Fairfax, Lord. 4 1 5 Grey, of Groby, Lord. 0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. e - - e - e - 9 0 9 Harrington, Sir J. - - - - - - - — _- _- 0 0 0 Hesilrigge, Sir A. e 9 1 51 e - e e e t 12 5 17 Heveningham, W. e 101o --- 21 e 61 6 3 9 Holland, Corn. -- - e 2 1 - 3 2 5 Hutchinson, J. - - 101 - e - e e e 21 61 8 5 13 Jones, J. _ -- -- -_ 1 0 1 Lisle, Lord......-e e e e e 7 2 9 Lisle, J. e e - e - 21 e 7 1 8 Ludlow, E. e 51 e e - - - - 12 1 13 Martin, H. - -- - 0 0 0 Masham, Sir W. e e e e - - e e 61 10 3 13 Mildmay, Sir H. 0 0 0 Mulgrave, Earl.: 0 0 Pembroke, Earl. -- - e - e - - e 6 0 6 Pennington, I. e e e - e e e e - 6 1 18 3 21 Pickering, Sir G. 0 0 0 Popham, A. ee e 11 e e e c e e e 6 1 6 5 21 Purefoy, W. e e e e e e e - e 21 e 18 2 20 Robinson,L. 0 0 0 Rolle, H. - - e e - - - - e 4 0 4 St. John, O. 0 0 Salisbury, Earl. e e 101 e - - e e -- - 1 18 3 21 Scott, T. 1 0 1 Skippon, P. e e e - e e e - - e e 1 117 Stapley, A. - e ee e e e e - 13 2 15 Vane, Sir H. - - 91 - e - - - e - - 4 2 6 Wallop, R. 0 0- 'OWanton, V. - e _ - _ _ 1-_ - 1- - - 4 1 5 Whitelock, B. - e ~_e - - _ -_ - -Ie - 6 1 7 Wilson, R. _- -~- _ _ _ _ _ 0 0 0 Wylde, J. 85077. e Ixii TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the SEPTEMBER - - NAES.1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 Armyne, Sir W. - e e - e e e - - - e Bond, D. - - - - Bradshaw, J. - - - e e e e e e e e e e e e Constable, Sir W. -..- __ _ Cromwell,. - _.-. Danvers, Sir J. - - - - - - e e Denbigh, Earl - - - e - - - e - e 2 e ---- e Fairfax, Lord - - - e - ~ 11 - Grey, of Groby, Lord- - -. Grey, of Warke, Lord- Harrington, Sir J. - - e - -- e e - e e 51 e Hesilrigge, Sir A.- - -. _ Heveningham, W.- - - e - e e e e e e e Holland, Corn. - - - e e e e e e e -- e e Hutchinson, J. -e - I-I- e e Jones, J. - - - - e e - - e e - e Lisle, Lord - - -.- - -e e e e Lisle, J. - - - - e e e e e 21 21 eLudlow, E.- -- -- - - -. -e Martin, H. - - - e e -- e e - - eMasham, Sir W. -.- - e e e e e Mildmay, Sir H. - e e e e - ___ Mulgrave, Earl - - - - Pembroke, Earl - - - - - - - - Pennington, I. - - - e -- - e -- 51 Pickering, Sir*G. - - - e - e e e e- e Popham, A. - - - Purefoy, W. - - e e e - e e ee e e e Robinson, L. - - - e e 8 e e 8l e e e e e Rolle, H. - - - -_ ____ St. John, O.- --— __ _ Salisbury, Earl - - e e Scott, T. -- e e - e e e e 21 11 - - e e Skippon, P.- - - Stapley, A. - - _ e e e 51 - Vane, Sir H. - - - - i. 8 e e e e e e e - e Wallop, R. - - - - 81 e e Wauton, V. - - ----- - - - - Whitelock, B. - --- -- e e Wilson, R. - --- - - e --- - - - e- - Wylde,J. - -. -. -. -- TABLES. Ixiii Members of the Council of State-cont..- - SEPTEMBER. 18. 19 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 29 1-5 6-22 (1 I 1_ 1_ _1_. e 1 e.e - ee e - - 12 1 13 Armyne, Sir W. -..... - - -..._0 0 0 Bond,D. e e e e e e e e e e 24 0 24 Bradshaw, J. _ — - - -.. - _e 1 0 1 Constable, S. W. -_ ~. ~..-. _0 0 0 Cromwell, O. e e e e 21 - e - e - 8 1 9 Danvers, Sir J. e - e- 41 -- e e 9 2 11 Denbigh, Earl. e — e -- - 3 1 4 Fairfax, Lord. -0 0 0 Grey, ofGroby, Lord..........._ - ~ 0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. _.- -... - - -6 1 7 Harrington, Sir J....._..._- ' _. 0 0 0 Hesilrigge, Sir A. e - e e e e e e e 16 0 16 Heveningham, W. e - e -- - e e -- 14 0 14 Holland, Corn..-........3 0 3 Hutchinson, J. e -e e - e e e e e 13 0 13 Jones, J. — e e e e e e - 11 0 11 Lisle, Lord. e e e e - -10 2 12 Lisle J. e e - 41 e - - e 6 1 7 Ludlow, E. -...e _ - e - - 6 0 6 Martin, H. e e e e e - e e e e 14 0 14 Masham, Sir W. -......_- -_- - __ 4 0 4 Mildmay, SirH. -.....- _ _ _.. o 0 o 0Mulgrave, Earl. _- -~ -~ __ -......o 0 0 Pembroke, Earl....._ _ _...2 1 3 Pennington, I. e e _- e 51 - 9 1 10 Pickering, Sir G. ~ — - -- _ _ _. 0 0 0 Popham, A.. -~ - -_ _.. __ o10 0 10 Purefoy, W. e — _ e e e1 I e 14 2 16 Robinson, L. ~-..... _ _ 0 0 0 Rolle, H. II e 181 e e - - 2 5 St. John, O. -- e._ _ _ 3 0 3 Salisbury, Earl. e 21 e e e e e e e e 18 3 21 Scott, T. _-.... _- _0 0 0 Skippon, P.......... - — 4 1 5 Stapley, A. 11 -- e e e- e - e e e 13 2 15 Vane, Sir H. e - e ee - - e e 9 1 10 Wallop, R...... -. _ _0 0 0 Wauton, V. e e e - 1 — - 5 1 6 Whitelock, B. -31- ~. - -2 12 1 3 Wilson, R.. || —: _.._.._.._ 0 0 o Wylde, J. e2 lxiv TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the OCTOBER - - - NAMES.| I 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 Armyne, Sir W. - - - - - - - - - - e - e - Bond, D. - - - ~.. Bradshdw, J. - - - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Constable, SirW.- - - - e _ - e _ e e Cromwell, O.- - _ - ~ Danvers, Sir J. - - e e - e - e e - - e e e _ e Denbigh, Earl - -.. Fairfax, Lord- - -.~ Grey, of Groby, Lord - - ~ _ _ _ _ Grey, of Warke, Lord - - Harrington, Sir J..- - 21 e e e - e e e e e - Hesilrigge, Sir A. - - _ - _ _ _ _ Heveningham, W. - - e e e e e e e e e e e e e Holland, Corn. - - e e e e e e e e e e Hutchinson, J. - - - ~ ~ Jones, J. - - e 91 e e e e e - - e e e e Lisle, Lord - - - e 91 e e - 21 - Lisle, J.- - -- - - _ _ _. Ludlow,E. - - - 91 - - e e e e e e - e - Martin, H.- - - 21 e - - - e e - e - - Masham, Sir W. - e e e e e - e e e e e e e e Mildmay, Sir H. - - e - e e e e e e e e e e Mulgrave, Earl - - - - _ _ _ _ _ _ Pembroke, Earl - -~_~........_. e Pennington, I. - - e e e e Pickering, Sir G. - -. _ _ _ Pophamn, A. - - - _ _ _ Purefoy, W. - -.-. e e e Robinson, L. - - - e e - e e e e e e e e e Rolle, H. - - - - - - -.._._ St. John, O. - - - _. _._.. e - Salisbury, Earl - -- _ _ _ _. _ _ _ Scott, T. - e 4 1 - e _ e e 4- e e e e e Skippon, P. -.- ~ e e Stapley, A. - - - ~ _ _ _ _ _ Vane, SirH. - e e e e 2 e e e e Wallop, R. - - -. — -_. _._. _. Wauton, V.- - - - Whitelock, B. - e 3 1 Wilson, R. - - - - e ~. e Wylde, J. - -- | ~..- -—.. e TABLES. lxv Members of the Council of State-cont. - - - - OCTOBER. NAmMES. 20 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 2 1 1-6 7-19 2 M e e e e - -- | e e e 9 0 9 Armyne, Sir W..........._ - - - 0 0 0 Bond, D.. e e e e e e e e e e e 26 0 26 Bradshaw, J. - e 7- - 71 - 61 - 5 2 7 Constable, Sir W. ~... -—.- - 0 0 0 Cromwell, O. e e - e - e e - e e - 16 0 16 Danvers, Sir J. _ —..........y ~ _ -0 0 0 Denbigh, Earl.....-..._. _1 e 1 0 1 Fairfax, Lord. ~-...e — e 1 _0 1 Grey, of Groby, Lord........... _~ 0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. e -- e - e 11 1 12 Harrington, Sir. J. - - - e 71 - e 41 2 2 4 Hesilrigge, Sir A. e 81 e e - e e e e 31 e 21 2 23 Heveningham, W. - e e e e 71 -- 61 e 15 2 17 Holland, Corn. - - _ e _e — e -- e 3 3 Hutchinson, J. e e - - e - e e - e 16 1 17 Jones, J. 81 e - - 71 e - - e 6 4 10 Lisle, Lord..-.-..-..-. --- 61 — 0 1 1 Lisle, J. e - - -- e- -- - - 9 1 10 Ludlow, E. e - - -- - - 5 1 6 Martin, H. e e - e e e e e e - 22 0 22 Masham, Sir W. e -- _ e e e - 31 - 15 1 16 Mildmay, Sir H. ~......_ - - - 0 0 O Mulgrave, Earl. e - e e e e e 31 - 7 1 8 Pembroke, Earl. -. - -e e e e - e 8 0 8 Pennington, I. -...........-_- 0 0 0 Pickering, Sir G. e e - e -- - -3 0 3 Popham, A. e e - e - e - e e e e 11 0 11 Purefoy, W. - e -.- e 71 e e e - - 16 1 17 Robinson, L...........0 0 0 Rolle, H. 1 0 1 St. John, O. e - e - e e - e - 6 0 6 Salisbury, Earl. - e e - - 71 e e e - - 15 2 17 Scott, T..._..._. -- e 3 0 3 Skippon, P. - - e e e e e e e 7 0 7 Stapley, A. 81 e e e 71 e - e e - 14 3 17 Vane, Sir H..-.-. -.-.-. 0 0 0 Wallop, R. - e - - - 71 -- e 2 1 3 Wauton, V. e 1- - 71 31 -- 2 3 5 Whitelock, B. e - - - e - - - - 4 0 4 Wilson, L..- - - - - e - - 2 0 2 Wylde, J. lxvi TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the I NOVEMBER. NAMES. 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 1-4 5-32 Armyne, Sir W. - - - e e - e e - e e e e e e Bond, D. - - - e e e e 81 - e e e e e e e e Bradshaw, J. - - e e e e e e e e e e e e e e Constable, Sir W.- - e e e e e ee e e e Cromwell,.-.- - - Danvers, SirJ. - - _ e e 31 e e e e e - - e - Denbigh, Earl - - -- - - Fairfax, Lord - - - ~~-~ ~ - e Grey, of Groby, Lord - 21 e e 31 81 -- e -- e - Grey, of Warke, Lord - - Harrington, Sir J. - - e - e 31 - - -- e Hesilrigge, Sir A. - - - e - _- e - e e - - e Heveningham, W. - - - - e e - e e ee e Holland, Corn. - - e e e e e e - e e e - Hutchinson, J. - - - - e Jones, J. - - e e e - --- 3 -- e e - Lisle, Lord - - 21 31 e - - e e Lisle, J.- - - - - - Ludlow,E. - - - e - 31 e - e Martin, H. - - - _... 61 -Masham, Sir W. - - e e e 81 e e e - e Mildmay, Sir H. - e e - e - e e - e e Mulgrave, Earl - - - Pembroke, Earl - 21- e e e e e e - e e e Pennington, I. - - - -- e - -- e e e - - Pickering, Sir G. - - - Popham, A. - - -- 21 e - - e - - Purefoy, W. - - - e e e 3 e - -- e 21 e Robinson, L. - - -- - - _e - - e Rolle, H. - - - - e -. St. John, O. - - - - e Salisbury, Earl - - e. — - e- _ e e Scott, T. - e e - e 31 - - e - - e e e Skippon, P. - - - ~ ~ ~~ - e Stapley, A. - - e e e - e e 61 e Vane, Sir H. - - e - e - - e- e e Wallop, R. - - -— ~_ Wauton, V.- - - 21 e - e e - -- e 21 e Whitelock, B. - e e 31 - e. --- Wilson, R. - - -31 Wylde, J. - - - Ce ~. — *~ ~, 1.. _., ___ __ TABLES. lxvii Members of the Council of State-cont. - - - - NOVEMBER. I r I NAM!ES. 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30'" AES. 1-4l 15 101 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -1 - _ _ _ --- - -10 10 Armyne,Sir W. - e e e e e - - 11 17 2 19 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e e 26 0 26 Bradshaw, J. e e- 11 - e e ll e e e 17 2 19 Constable, Sir W. ~ — - - - - -..... 0 -0 0 Cromwell, O. - e e e e - -e - - 14 1 15 Danvers, Sir J. - e e 31 e e e e e e - 8 1 9 Denbigh, Earl. _-........~ -- - e - - 2 0 2 Fairfax, Lord. ~_ --- —-- - - - e 5 3 8 Grey, of Groby, Lord. _- - - - - - ~- - - -— 0 o 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. ~.... 3 i _ _ 31 3 2 5 Harrington, Sir J. e- - 21 - -- -- 6 1 7 Hesilrigge, Sir A. - e - - 21 21 - e e 51 12 3 15 Heveningham, W. e - e 31 21 e e - e - 11 e 14 3 17 Holland, Corn..- -e- - _ - e -- e 51 4 1 5 Hutchinson, J. e - - e e - -- 31 -- e 9 2 11 Jones, J. 41 e e -- e e e e 11 e 9 4 13 Lisle, Lord. ~~~~~~~..- e - 31 1 1 2 Lisle, J. -- -- e - -- e - 5 1 6 Ludlow, E..-. _21 - - e -- 1 2 3 Martin, H. - e - 21 e e e 31 e e e 16 3 19 Masham, Sir W. e e e e 21 e e e 31 31 e 15 3 18 Mildmay, Sir H. ~.... — - - - -_. O O Mulgrave, Earl. e e e 21 e e e e - 31 e 17 3 20 Pembroke, Earl. _- _ _ _ _ 4 0 4 Pennington, I...... _... -0 O 0 Pickering, Sir G..- - -e ---- e e e 31 - 7 2 9 Popham, A. e e - 31 e e -- 2l - - 1 11 11 6 17 Purefoy, W. e - - e 2l 21 21 41 - - e 5 4 9 Robinson,L. ~-. —. ~- -- 1 0 1 Rolle, H....-.-.-.- - 1 0 1 St. John, O. - e - - 21 - -e - e 7 1 8 Salisbury, Earl. - e 61 e e e - - e 13 2 15 Scott, T. - - e - - - - - 3 0 3 Skippon, P. e - - e e -- - e e 31 -12 2 14 Stapley, A. e e e 31 e e e - 61 3 1 e 14 3 17 Vane, Sir H........- - - - - - 0 0 o Wallop, R. e - - 31 2l - - - e - - - 7 4 11 Wauton, V. - - - - 21 - - - - e e - 5 2 7 Whitelock, B. - - - - - 0 1 1 Wilson, R. - - - - - — __ __ I- -- 1 0 1 W ylde, J. I - Ixviii TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the i i I i i i I I DECEMBER - - - - - NAMES. 1 3 345 6 7 8 10 10 1 1 12 13 14 1517 17 1-13 14-37 1-5 6- 1-16 17-37 II(l j I156-9~ ~- ~I~ I I I I I. I I I I I Armyne, Sir W. - -. -~ Bond, D. -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 e Constable, Sir W. - e -- e e 1l 4l - - 4 e e e — e Cromwell, 0.- -- Danvers, Sir J. 1 - - e - -- 5 - e e e e e e e e eDenbigh, Earl - - -e e - e e --- e e - e Fairfax, Lord - e e - - - e - 41 e- - e e Grey, of Groby, Lord - 2 -- - 2- 1 - - e... - Grey, of Warke, Lord - ~ ~ ~ ~~Harrington, SirJ. - -- e 31 1141- 4 e e e e e ll- e Hesilrigge, Sir A. - e 91 -- e - -- e Heveningham, W. - e -- e e -31 e 41 -- e - e e e - e Holland, Corn. - e --- e - - - e e - e e e e Hutchinson, J. - - e e - e - - - e e - e -- Jones, J. - - e - e - -- e 41 - 131 e e e e 23 1 Lisle, Lord - -- e e 51 3 l1 l - -- - e e -- Lisle, J. - - - -5 - 71 - 31 - 41 - - 71 51 e 231 Ludlow, E. - - e — e -- e 11 91 - - -- - - e Martin, H. - - ~ — e - - - 7~ - e -- Masham, Sir W.- - e e e - e - li e. -- - e e e e Mildmay, Sir H.- - - e e 2l 51 - -- ee 131 e e e -e e Mulgrave, Earl- -~Pembroke, Earl - - e e e e e 11 — e e e e 71 e e e e Pennington, I. - - -- e -- e - --- e e Pickering, Sir G. - e - e - Popham, A. - - ee - - -- e — - - e- e Purefoy, W. e e e 5 l 31 e e e e e e e e e - 231 Robinson, L. - - e - 31 -- 4-1 -- e Rolle, H. ' - e - e e St. John, 0. - -- -- -e- -- Salisbury, Earl - -e 1 - - - - - e e — Scott, T. - - - - e 21 - 31 e 41 -e e - e e e - 231 Skippon, P. - -. ---- 21- e — Stapley, A. - - e e 51 e 11 e e 31 e 71 e e - e Vane, Sir H. - - e e e - e 1141 e e 31 e 71 e e Wallop, - -.~~~~ e - - eWauton, V. - e- 3- — 3 l ll - - e -- e 51 — Whitelock, B. - -- -- 3/ —_4/~ — -- Wilson, R. - ---- - Wylde, J. - ----- -- TABLES. Ixix Members of the Council of State-cont. I - - 1 8 19 20 - - - DECEMBER. 21 22 2424 2526 27 28 29 31 1 31 3 NAMES. 1-778-151-15 16 36I; - - - - - - - -... 0 0 0 Armyne, Sir W. e e e e e e e - e e 21 e 17 1 18 Bond, D. e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 31 0 31 Bradshaw, J. e e -- - e e - e -13 215 Constable, Sir W...-....- 0 0 0 Cromwell, O. e e e e e e ee e 21 e 19 2 21 Danvers, Sir J. e- e --- - e -- 21 e 11 1 12 Denbigh, Earl. e e - 31 e 9 2 11 Fairfax, Lord...- -_.~ ~ ~~1 2 3 Grey, of Groby, Lord....-...-000 O Grey of Warke, Lord. 21 e - - e 5l e e12 6 18 Harrington, Sir J. - e - e - - 31 e e 7 2 9 Hesilrigge, Sir A. e - e e - e e e2 1 171 15 4 19 Heveningham, W. e e 21 - e - e - e e e - e 16 1 17 Holland, Corn. 2- 1 - — 6 1 7 Hutchinson, J. - 61 - 1 - 41 - e - 171 8 7 15 Jones, J. 31 e e e e — e 9 413 Lisle, Lord. 31 e 8 1 - -- - 41 -- e e e e 6 10 16 Lisle, J. ---- e -- -- e - - 7 2 9 Ludlow, E. e - 61 - e - - e -e — 3 5 3 8 Martin, H. -e e e 1 e e — e - - e 21 e 18 3 21 Masham, SirW. e e 71 e 11 e e e e 41 e e e e 20.6 26 Mildmay, Sir H. _ _ _ - _- _- -. - - -0 0 0 Mulgrave, Earl. e e e - e - e e e e 21 2 23 Pembroke, Earl. --- - e- - e e e e e 11 0 11 Pennington, I. e - 21 -. e e 21 e 6 2 8 Pickering, Sir G. - e - - _ - e - - e -- 8 0 8 Popham, A. e- e e - e e - e e 21 e 20 4 24 Purefoy, W. ~-.~...2 2 4 Robinson, L. e - - e — e e --- 7 0 7 Rolle, H. -e ----— e - 3 0 3 St. John, O. e — e e e e e e - e 10 1 11 Salisbury, Earl. e 61 e -e e e — e e e -14 5 19 Scott, T. - e - - 2 1 3 Skippon, P. e - e - i I 1- -- 11 4 15 Stapley, A. 81 - e e e 41 --- 31 e -14 7 21 Vane, Sir H. _- _-_- -- e - -- 2 0 2 Wallop, 1t. e8i e - - 5- - - - 5 6 11 Wauton, V. e - e - e - 21 171 4 4 8 Whitelock, B. - e --- e 3 0 3 Wilson, R. e e --- - - 2 0 2 5 ylde, J. lxx TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the JANUARY NAMES. 1 l 1234517 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 14 15 16 17 1-21 22-38 1-10 11-27.. o I I1 I i 4 Armyne, Sir W. Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. - Constable, Sir W. - Cromwell, O. - Danvers, Sir J. Denbigh, Earl - Fairfax, Lord - Grey, of Groby, Lord Grey, of Warke, Lord Harrington, Sir J. - Hesilrigge, Sir A. - Heveningham, W. - Holland, Corn. Hutchinson, J. Jones, J. - - Lisle, Lord - - Lisle, J. - Ludlow, E. - - Martin, H. - - Masham, Sir W. Mildmay, Sir H. - Mulgrave, Earl Pembroke, Earl Pennington, I. - Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. - Purefoy, W. - - Robinson, L. - Rolle, H.- - - St. John, O. - Salisbury, Earl Scott, T. - - - Skippon, P. - Stapley, A. - - Vane, Sir H. - Wallop,. - - Wauton, V. - - Whitelock, B. - Wilson, R. - - Wylde, J. e e 31 - e e e e - e e e e e e e 11 - e e - e e - e e e - e e - e e - e e e e 11.e 31 e 11 e e e 31 e e e e e 41 e e e9l e e e 41 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e C. e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e C~ e e e e e 241 e e e e e e e e e 241 241 241 e e e e e e e e e e e e 51 e e e e e 21 e e _ e e 11 e e 11 e e e e e e e 11 11 e e e e e e e e e e C 61 e e e 61 e e61 e e C C e e e e e e e e e I e e e e e e C e e e e e e e e e e e e 11 e e e e e e e e e - I 411 - I 21 e e e e e e e e -'e e 61 61 61 e e e e e e e e e e e e e C -- 111 - e e e e e e 41 C e 21 11 c e C ll e e e e e I TABLES. lxxi Members of the Council of State-cont. I -.. JANUARY. 19 21 1-11 25 21 22 23 12-28 24 26 28 29 30 31 Q ~ I -t EH NAMES. I I I I I I ~ I I I I i Im f I I I I I I e e e e e e e e e e ~ e e e. e e e e e e e 21 e e 21 21 e e e 11 e e e 11 e 71 11 11 e e e I e e e e e e e e 161 141 e e e 191 191 e e e 141 e e e 191 e e e e e e e e 21 21 21 e e 21 21 e 21 21 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 2l1 21 e I C I I e 61 e e e e e e e e e 21 e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e 51 e e e _1 e e 61 e 61 61 e e 11 e 11 11 I I e e e e e e e e e C e e e 41 e 11 e 41 e e e e e e 61 e e e e e 11 e 11 I I 11 e e 11 C e e e e C I I I I I e 41 41 11 e 41 e e 41 16 20 30 9 0 17 1 5 12 0 11 7 18 17 7 9 13 7 5 8 20 14 0 11 9 10 2 18 - 0 3 I 6 17 4 5 17 4 2 5 3 7 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 5 0 2 1 4 0 3 2 3 6 2 1 1 6 0 0 7 1 5 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 5 0 3 6 0 0 17 20 30 13 0 17 1 7 17 0 13 8 22 17 10 11 16 13 7 9 21 20 0 11 9 17 3 23 0 3 2 7 21 4 5 22 4 5 11 3 7 Armyne, Sir W. Bond, D. Bradshaw, J. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, O. Danvers, Sir J. Denbigh, Earl. Fairfax, Lord. Grey, ofGroby, Lord. Grey, of Warke, Lord. Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Corn. Hutchinson, J. Jones, J. Lisle, Lord. Lisle, J. Ludlow, E. Martin, H. Masham, Sir W. Mildmay, Sir H. Mulgrave, Earl. Pembroke, Earl. Pennington, I. Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. Rolle, H. St. John, O. Salisbury, Earl. Scott, T. Skippon, P. Stapley, A. Vane, Sir H. Wallop, R. Wauton, V. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. lxxii TABLES. Table of the Daily Attendances of the FEBRUARY. - NAMES.. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Armyne, Sir W. - Bond, D. - Bradshaw, J. Constable, Sir W. Cromwell, O. Danvers, Sir J. Denbigh, Earl Fairfax, Lord Grey, of Groby, Lord Grey, of Warke, Lord Harrington, Sir J. Hesilrigge, Sir A. Heveningham, W. Holland, Corn. Hutchinson, J. Jones, J. - Lisle, Lord Lisle, J. - Ludlow, E. - - Martin, H. - - Masham, Sir W. - Mildmay, Sir H. - Mulgrave, Earl Pembroke, Earl - Pennington, I. - Pickering, Sir G. Popham, A. - - Purefoy, W. Robinson, L. - Rolle, H. - St. John, O. Salisbury, Earl I L I I I I e e 31 e 31 31 e e e 31 31 e e e 31 e I 41 e e e e e e e e e e e 41 31 e e 21 e 41 e e e e 21 I e I e e I e e e e 51 e 121 e e e e e 121 e I I i e e e e e e e e e e e e I C e e e e e e e e e e ~ e e e 41 e e e e 41 e e e e e 21 e e e e e I c F Scott, T. - Skippon, P. Stapley, A. Vane, Sir IH. Wallop, R. Wauton, V. Whitelock, B. Wilson, R. Wylde, J. I e e e e e e e e 21 31 e i i e e e e e - e i j e e e e - I - I TABLES. lxxiii Members of the Council of State-cont. ~- - - FEBRUARY. 11 1 1 14 iI NAMES. 11 12 13 14 15 C s| |;A~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A e e e - - 10 1 11 Armyne, Sir W. - -- - - - e e 6 0 6 Bond, E. e e e e e 13 0 13 Bradshaw, J. e e e e - 7 1 8 Constable, Sir W. -.- -. - - 0 0 0 Cromwell, O. e 5 0 5 5 anvers, Sir J. e - - e 2 0 2 Denbigh, Earl. - -.- - - 1 0 1 Fairfax, Lord. 1 l - - -- 11 1 4 5 Grey, of Groby, Lord..-. - - - - 0 0 0 Grey, of Warke, Lord. e e - 41 5 3 8 Harrington, Sir J. -- e - - 4 0 4 Hesilrigge, Sir A. — 31 41 - 2 3 5 Heveningham, W. e e e 41 - 7 1 8 Holland, Corn. e - e - e 5 1 6 Hutchinson, J. e 31 - - - 3 3 6 Jones, J. 1 e e e 8 1 9 Lisle, Lord. - 31 - - - 2 4 6 Lisle, J. 31 - - - 1 2 3 Ludlow, E. _ e. - - 3 0 3 Martin, H. _. -. e - - 6 0 6 Masham, Sir W. - e - 41 e 9 1 10 Mildmay, Sir H. _ - _ _ - 0 0 0 Mulgrave, Earl. e e - 0 0 0 Pembroke, Earl. e e - 6 0 6 Pennington, I. -. - - 21 8 1 9 Pickering, Sir G..- -._ 21 0 3 3 Popham, A. 31 e e e 9 2 11 Purefoy, W. _ -. - O0 0, 0 Robinson, L. -..... -0O 0 0 Rolle, H. _. - - O 0 o St. John, O. - -...- 1 0 1 Salisbury, Earl. e e e e - 8 1 9 Scott, T.._ -. -- 1 0 1 Skippon, P. 21 e e e 9 2 11 Stapley, A. 31 31 e - - 7 2 9 Vane, Sir H. _._ _ - e 1 0 1 Wallop, R. -..- - - - 0 0 0 Wauton, V. e - - 2 0 2 Whitelock, B......_. 0 0 0 Wilson, R. _- -- e I- 1 0 1 Wylde, J. Ixxiv TABLES. TABLE of the MONTHLY ATTENDANCES Of *** The figures 1, 2, 3, 4 prefixed to the names denote respectively Regicides, Months. Feb. March. April. May. June. July. Aug. Number of sittings held - 13 34 21 27 25 22 26 Attendances. S l c| $ i Wq tj i c^ i^ ~-l - 2 - - Armyne, SirW. - - 3 0 24 0 19 0 4 1 19 0 10 0 7 1 2 - - Bond, D. - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 - 4 Bradshaw, J. - - -0 0 17 1 21 0 26 0 25 0 22 0 25 1 1 2 - - Constable, SirW; - - 9 3 14 5 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 - Cromwell, 0. - -11 2 23 3 10 2 2 2 18 3 4 0 00 1 2 - - Danvers, Sir J. -10 0 21 0 10 1 15 3 17 2 15 1 11 1 1 - - - Denbigh, Earl — - 5 2 9 2 5 4 13 3 9 1 8 2 15 1 - 2 3 - Fairfax, Lord - - 5 1 11 4 4 2 3 1 6 2 6 2 4 0 -. -. Grey, of Groby, Lord - 4 0 0 9 3 5 1 4 2 4 0 4 1 1 2 - - Grey, ofWarke, Lord - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 - - Harrington, SirJ. -- 4 2 5 6 12 0 6 1 13 0 7 3 9 0 1 2 - - Hesilrigge, Sir A.- - 6 1 9 2 2 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 - Heveningham, W. - - 5 1 16 5 11 5 18 2 10 4 0 3 12 5 1 2 - - Holland, Corn. -- 8 0 22 3 9 5 17 6 11 2 13 1 6 3 1 2 3 - Hutchinson, J. - - 1 4 7 4 3 2 2 2 9 0 2 0 3 2 1 2 3 - Jones, J.- - - 5 3 23 2 10 3 13 3 11 3 10 0 8 5 - 2 - - Lisle, Lord - - - 12 10 3 10 3 5 3 5 4 1 0 1 0 1 2 - 4 Lisle, J.- - - - 4 6 10 7 5 3 8 4 3 2 4 4 7 2 1 2 3 - Ludlow, E. - - 7 2 10 4 5 8 5 5 0 2 2 0 7 1 1 2 - - Martin, H. - - - 7 2 8 5 5 6 2 7 91 42 12 1 - 2 - - Masham, SirW. - - 7 1 18 8 2 7 2 8 1 14 2 O 0 - 2 - - Mildmay, SirH. - - 6 1 171 7 2 16 2 4 2 9 0 10 3 - - - _- Mulgrave, Earl - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 - - Pembroke, Earl - - 30 40 32 00 20 00 00 - 2 - - Pennington, I. - - 5 0 12 1 1 0 5 0 7 1 8 0 6 0 2 - - Pickering, SirG. - - 4 3 14 3 6 4 0 0 8 4 9 5 18 3 - 2 3 - Popham, A. - - 3 0 2 1 5 1 0 000 0 0 0 1 2 3 - Purefoy,W. - - 5 0 0 0 0 0 16 1 19 2 13 0 16 5 - 2 - - Robinson, L. - - 5 3 15 6 0 0 00 0 0 00 18 2 - 2 - 4 Rolle, H. - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 - 4 St. John, O. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 - 2 - - Salisbury, Earl - 20 11 2 8 2 7 2 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 - - Scott, T. - - - 7 2 22 0 12 5 18 0 17 2 14 2 18 3 - - 3 - Skippon,P. - - 3 0 20 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 3 - Stapley,A. 10 1 11 2 11 4 20 2 6 2 5 1 16 1 2 - - Vane Sir H. - - 4 2 13 4 8 1 135 9 2 16 3 13 2 - 2 - - Wallop, R. - - - 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 11 1.4 2 1 2 3 - Wauton, Col.V. - - 7 1 12 6 1 4 5 3 6 4 0 0 0 0 - 2 - 4 Whitelock, B. - - 1 1 7 2 4 2 0 0 2 2 4 2 4 1 2 - - Wilson,R. - -5 1 16 1 11 2 11 4 4 2 3 1 6 1 _ _ - 4 Wylde, J. - - 0 0 0 0000 0 0 00 000 Number of sittings of Parliament held during the period - - - 9 17 23 24 25 25 19 TABLES.. the MEMBERS of the COUNCIL OF STATE. Members of Parliament, Army officers, and Lawyers. lxxv Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. TOTALS. 24 26 27 31 30 13 319 NAMES.,1 -.__.._.. aS _ Ece~ cWc ~ ~ d c ll ce c ~ ce I 12 1 9 0 10 0 0 0 16 1 10 1 143 5 148 Armyne, Sir W. 0 0 0 0 17 2 17 1 20 0 6 0 61 3 64 Bond, D. 24 0 26 0 26 0 31 0 30 0 13 0 286 2 288 Bradshaw, J. 1 0 5 2 17 2 17 2 9 4 7 1 77 23 100 Constable, Sir W. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68 13 81 Cromwell, 0. 8 1 16 0 14 1 19 2 17 0 5 0 178 12 190 Danvers, Sir J. 9 2 0 0 8 I 1 11 0 2 0 95 19 114 Denbigh, Earl. 3 1 10 2 0 9 2 52 1 0 59 15 74 Fairfax, Lord. 0 0 1 0 5 3 1 2 12 5 1 4 59 17 76 Grey of Groby, Lord. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 1 0 1 Grey, of Warke, Lord. 6 1 11 I 3 2 12 6 11 2 5 3 104 27 131 Harrington, Sir J. 0 0 2 2 6 1 7 2 7 1 4 0 46 13 59 Hesilrigge, Sir A. 16 0 21 2 12 3 15 4 18 4 2 3 156 41 197 Heveningham, W. 14 0 15 2 14 3 16 1 17 0 7 1 169 27 196 Holland, Corn. 3 0 3 0 4 1 6 1 7 3 5 1 55 20 75 Hutchinson, J. 13 0 16 1 9 2 8 7 9 2 3 3 138 34 172 Jones, J. 11 0 6 4 9 4 9 4 13 3 8 1 89 31 120 Lisle, Lord. 10 2 0 1 1 1 6 10 7 6 2 4 67 52 119 Lisle, J. 6 1 9 1 5 1 7 2 5 2 1 2 69 31 100 Ludlow, E. 6 0 5 1 1 2 5 3 8 1 3 0 75 31 106 Martin, H. 14 0 22 0 16 3 18 3 20 1 6 0 158 17 175 Masham, Sir W. 4 0 15 1 15 3 20 6 14 6 9 1 146 28 174 Mildmay, Sir H. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 Mulgrave, Earl. 0 0 7 1 17 3 21 2 11 0 0 0 70 6 76 Pembroke, Earl. 2 1 8 0 4 0 11 0 9 0 60 84 3 87 Pennington, I. 9 1 0 0 0 0 6 2 10 7 8 1 92 33 125 Pickering, Sir G. 0 0 3 0 7 2 8 0 2 1 0 3 30 8 38 Popham, A. 10 0 11 0 11 6 20 4 18 5 9 2 148 25 173 Purefoy, W. 14 2 16 1 5 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 75 20 95 Robinson, L. 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 30 003 11 0 11 Rolle, H. 3 2 10 1 0 3 0 1 1 0 0 13 3 16 St. John, O. 3 0 6 0 7 1 10 1 61 1 0 67 9 76 Salisbury, Earl. 18 3 15 2 13 2 14 5 17 4 8 1 193 31 224 Scott, T. 0 0 3 0 3 0 2 1 4 0 1 0 20 3 23 Skippon, P. 4 1 7 0 12 2 11 4 5 0 9 2 127 22 149 Stapley, A. 13 2 14 3 14 3 14 7 17 5 7 2 155 41 196 Vane, Sir H. 9 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 1 0 38 7 45 Wallop, R. 0 0 2 1 7 4 5 6 2 3 00 48 31 79 Wauton, V. 5 1 2 3 5 2 4 4 5 6 20 45 26 71 Whitelock, B. 2 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 3 0 00 68 14 82 Wilson, R. 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 7 0 1 0 13 0 13 Wylde, J. 4,229 16 18 17 16 21 12 232 I 1. i 0 I 4 DOMESTIC PAPERS. VOL. I. FEBRUARY-MAY, 1649. 1649. Feb. 1. 1. Order in Parliament, appointing a Committee, consisting of Lords Lisle, Grey, and Monson, and 28 others, three to be a quorum, to receive, and take note of the dissent of any member from the vote of 5 Dec.,* in order that such dissent may be reported, and entered on the books of the House. No person who has not entered his disapproval to sit in the House until he has entered it. Such as disapprove, and do not enter their disapproval before 1 March, to be suspended from sitting in the House, or any Committee of it, until they declare their dissent, and show cause for the delay. [14 pages; also G. 1. p. 209.] Feb. [2.] 2. List of 64 judges of the High Court of Justice, for the trial of James, Earl of Cambridge, Henry, Earl of Holland, George Lord Goring, Arthur Lord Capel, and Sir John Owen; the judges are summoned for Monday 5 Feb., at the Painted Chamber, Westminster. [Printed, 1 page.] Feb. 5. 3. Chr. Birtley and Rich. Robinson to Robt. Stevenson, of Dringhoe, collector. By an ordinance of 23 May 1647, the rate of 60,0001. a month was charged upon the kingdom for maintenance of the army under Sir Thomas, now Lord Fairfax, and the proportion of the county of York towards that sum was 2,1111. 7s. 8d., which, from 25 Sept. last to 25 Dec., is, for the East Riding 1,6891. 2s., and for the wapentake of the North Bailiwick, 1781. 6s. The Commissioners having appointed you collector general for this sum, you are forthwith to issue your warrants to two substantial inhabitants of every township in the division, to assess the several inhabitants and occupiers of grounds, and to appoint the said assessors, or such others as you shall think fit, to be your sub-collectors and constables, and bring in the said sum within nine days, and pay it to Sir Edw. Rhodes of York, receiver-general of this county; if any person shall refuse to pay the assessment, you are to distrain upon his goods, and sell the same, returning the surplus after deducting all necessary charges. With an endorsement by Edw. Wingate and Jo. Poissons, that this warrant * " That the answers of the King to the propositions of both Houses are a ground for the House to proceed upon for the settlement of the peace of the kingdom." Passed by 129 votes against 93. The present order is not in the Commons' Journal.-ED. 35077. A 2 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. was shown to Leonard and Thos. Acklam on their examination, the 18th and 21st June 1650. [1 page.] Annexing, 3. i. A rate made for three months, ending 25 Sept. 1648, by Robt. Stephenson, upon Barmston and 25 other places named, in the north bailiwick of Holderness, county York, for maintenance of the army; total, 1781. 6s. Signed by Chr. Birtley and Ric. Robinson, 8 Feb. 1649. [1 page, with a similar endorsement.] Feb. 8. 4. Declaration and Protest of the Peers of this realm of England, against the late perfidious, traitorous, and tyrannical usurpations of some members of the House of Commons, who are trying to overturn the fundamental laws and kingly government of this country, and to make its subjects the slaves of this insolent tyranny. Compelled to vindicate ourselves, and to assert the rights of Parliament, especially of the House of Peers, the prerogatives of our King, and the inviolability of his person, the fundamental laws of this kingdom, and the liberty of all freeborn in it, and our own honour, agrinst this last unprecedented usurpation of some few insolent, ill-advised members of the House of Commons, after the expulsion and imprisonment of the soundest part thereof; after long patience, and in utter despair of their repentance, being bound by our oaths and our patriotism, and in virtue of that solemn compact, the Covenant: We declare and protest that, from time immemorial, the supreme judicial power of Parliament has resided in the single person of the King, and in the House of Peers; not in the House of Commons, which never claimed it, and which has not even authority to examine witnesses on oath, not being a court of justice, but has only the power of accusing delinquents before the House of Peers, before which its members ever appear with head uncovered, not even daring to sit down or tender advice; that without the consent of the House of Lords and of the King it has no power to pass Acts or publish ordinances of Parliament, nor to create a new chamber of justice for the trial even of the least subjects of the realm, much less their king or any peer, who, by the common laws and Magna Charta, ought only to be tried by their peers. That to take his crown from the King and disinherit him, to alter the government and fundamental laws, and the great seal, yea., the ancient forms of justice and process of law in this kingdom; to enact that what is high treason is nothing of the kind, and that that is treason which is no treason; to create new officers, deposing others from the bench, to impose penalties, taxes, and oaths on the subjects of this realm, is not to be borne. Therefore before God, angels, and men, we disavow all their acts and deliberations, and also the erection of that new high court of justice, to try, condemn, and put to death our King, or any peer or subject; and we declare it an act of the deepest treason in any one to take our place as judges or commissioners, and that a wilful STATE PAPERS. 3 1649. VOL. I. murder has been by them committed in taking away the life of the King, and an unparalleled crime in disinheriting tlie Prince of Wales, and forbidding men to proclaim him king after the murder of his father; in seeking to alter the monarchical government, the laws and ancient legal procedure of this kingdom; in setting up any commissions, judges, or officers, such.as those created to effect that sanguinary murder; in continuing to maintain the old bands of soldiers; in imposing new taxes or oaths on the subjects of this realm; in putting them to death, and depriving them of their liberty or their goods; all which is contrary to the fundamental laws of the realm, especially that insolent declaration of the House of Commons dated 6 Feb., that the House of Lords is useless and dangerous, and must be abolished. We assert that this flagrant treason will end in the destruction of the rights of Parliament, the prerogatives and security of the Kings of England, and the life, liberty, and property of the people; in the utter annihilation of this flourishing State, by the substitution of anarchy and confusion, a result which we Peers, and all free Englishmen are bound, by every tie, at the peril of our lives, to prevent, lest we be regarded by posterity as consenting thereto, though for their preservation, we have already shed so much blood, and consumed so much treasure. [French, 2 pages.] Also, [Feb. 8.] to. It is certain that all of a company are never agreed, and if there are wicked men in a republic, good men too have been found, from the time of Elijah, who, under the reign of wicked Ahab,-complaining, " Zelo zelatu's sumn pro Deo meo," but that he alone remained of all God's prophets, and that impious Jezebel, who had slain the rest, sought his life,-received this answer from God, ( Fear not, prophet, I have still more than 7,000 souls in Israel alone, who have not bent the knee before Belial" (sic). I can say as much of the English; for though some members of a House of Commons, with unparalleled audacity have laid hands on the Lord's anointed, yet there are, not to say 7,000, but more than hundreds of thousands, who have had no hand nor voice in these execrable proceedings, and have undertaken to hazard their lives and their fortunes to avenge this outrage, and prove to the world that the present government in this island is a tyranny, enforced by the arms of a conqueror, who tramples all law and right under foot. I will communicate to you, in addition to the foregoing declaration of the peers, some pertinent reasons, sent me by a friend, why all their proceedings are absolutely null. To show you more clearly the impiety of those unnatural soldiers, I add a copy of the letter of the then Prince of Wales, now lawful King of England, written to them before sentence was pronounced on his father, capable of moving rocks, if rocks had any feeling, although not able to prevent their putting to death that good Prince and great monarch, for which their only reason was, sic volo, sic jubeo; sat (sic) pro ratione voluntas. The poet tells us nulla fides pietasque A 2 4 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. viris qui castra sequuntur, whence we may learn the poor state of this island, once so flourishing in consequence of union and good intelligence. [French, 2 page.] Annexing, 4. i. Six incontestable propositions for consideration at the present juncture, by all faithful subjects of this kingdom and all Catholics. 1~. By the KYing's death, the present Parliament is ipso facto dissolved, he being its head, and it being called by his command, as his Parlirament and his Council, to confer with him about matters of importance, relating to himself and the kingdom, as was resolved in the first assembled by Henry IV. 20. Immediately on its dissolution, by his death, all commissions that have emanated from the King or one of the two Houses of Parliament, to the general of the army, and to its officers, to the Commissioners of the Great Seal of England, to all royal judges, justices of the peace, sheriffs, officers of excise and customs, &c. together with all commissions, and ordinances of both Houses, expire, and cannot continue in force by any authority whatsoever. 3~. Immediately on the King's death, the imperishable crown of England and its dependencies, by legitimate succession, actually belongs to Charles, Prince of Wales, as the nearest heir, and he is actually King before coronation, according to a Parliamentary resolution of James I. chap. 1., and the opinion of all the judges of that time (Cooke's Report, 7, fol. 10), and all subjects are bound to maintain his rights to the last drop of their blood. 4~. All peers of the realm, mayors, and other chief officers of the city and corporations of the kingdom are obliged, by their office, to proclaim Prince Charles veritable King of England, notwithstanding any opposition or threats, under penalty of rendering themselves guilty of high treason, and of forfeiting their towns, corporations, offices, and charters. 5o. Until King Charles is seated on the throne, or gives other order, the present Government, by law and custom, is in this event vested in the Peers of the realm; the King, or his great Council, being those who legitimately assume command over the other subjects of the realm. 60. Any attempt to change the established monarchical government, and the fundamental laws of the kingdom, is an act not less culpable than high treason, as was declared by this last Parliament in the trial of Strafford STATE PAPERS. 5 1649. VOL. I. and Canterbury, who were as powerful, and seemingly as far from attainder as these grand gentlemen who now have power in their hands. [French, t page.] 4. In. The Prince of Wales to General Fairfax, and to his Council of War, in England. We have no sources of information regarding the health and present condition of the King, our father, but the common gazettes which come into this country, our servant, Symons, whom we lately sent to present our humble respects to His Majesty, not having been able to obtain permission to do so, or to see him. We have reason to believe that, at the end of the time assigned for the treaty made wvith His Majesty in the Isle of Wight, His Majesty has been withdrawn from that island to Hurst Castle, and thence conducted to Windsor, with some intention of proceeding against him with more rigour, or of deposing him from the royal dignity given him by God alone, who invested his person with it by a succession undisputed, or even of taking his life; the mere thought of which seems so horrible and incredible that it has moved us to address these presents to you, who now have power, for the last time, either to testify your fidelity, by reinstating your lawful King, and to restore peace to the kingdom,-an honour never before given to so small a number as youor to be the authors of misery unprecedented in this country, by contributing to an action which all Christians think repugnant to the principles of their religion, or any fashion of government whatever, and destructive of all security. I therefore conjure you to think seriously of the difference there is in the choice you make, and I doubt not you will choose what will be most honourable and most just, and preserve and defend the King, whereto you are by oath obliged. It is the only way in which any of you can promise himself peace of conscience, the favour and good will of His Majesty, the country, and all good men, and more particularly of your friend. At the Hague, Charles P. 23 Jan. (N.S.) '49. [French, ~ page.] Feb. 10. 5. Report of Sir John Danvers from the Irish Committee at Derby House, of their desire that 2,6381. of the 40,0001. appointed from the moneys at Weavers' Hall for Ireland, and then appointed to be lent to the Goldsmiths' Hall committee towards payments to the Lord of Ormond, be paid back to Sir Adam Loftus, as promised, out of the first moneys coming to Goldsmiths' Hall. With Parliament order thereon accordingly. [2 page.] 6 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. Feb. [13.] Act of Parliament constituting Basil Earl of Denbigh, Edmund Earl of Mulgrave, Philip Earl of Pembroke, William Lord Grey of Warke, Hen. Rolle Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, Oliver St. John Lord Chief Justice of the Common Bench, Jno. Wylde, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, Jno. Bradshaw serjeant-at-law, Thomas Lord Fairfax, Thomas Lord Grey of Groby, Oliver Cromwell, Philip Skippon, Hen. Martin, Isaac Pennington alderman of London, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Rowland Wilson alderman of London, Anth. Stapeley, Sir Wm. Masham, Wm. Heveningham, Bulstrode Whitelock, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Sir Jas. Harrington, Robt. Wallop, Jno. Hutchinson, Sir Hen. Vane jun., Dennis Bond, Philip Lord Lisle, Alex. Popham, Sir Jno. Danvers, Sir Wm. Armyne, Valentine Wauton, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Wm. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Constable, Jno. Jones, John Lisle, - Ludlow, Thos. Scott, William Earl of Salisbury Cornelius Holland, and Luke Robinson, or any nine of them, a Council of State for the Commonwealth of England: 1. To oppose the pretensions of Charles Stuart, eldest son of the late King. 2. To direct the militia to preserve safety and suppress tumults, and give commissions to raise and arm forces on any emergency. 3. To use means to reduce Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, and the isles of Scilly and Man to obedience. 4. To have the magazines furnished, and build and repair shipping. 5. To advance trade and foreign plantations. 6. To send ambassadors and settle amity with foreign nations. 7. To report to Parliament on anything concerning the good of the State. 8. To send for any persons needful to advise with. 9. To send for any records or writings needful for information. 10. To administer oaths for discovery of truth. 11. To imprison or take bonds from any who refuse obedience to them. 12. To charge the revenue with sums needful for foreign negotiations, intelligence, &c. 13. To execute any further orders from Parliament. 14. Their power to continue one year, unless otherwise ordered by Parliament. 15. To appoint committees for examinations, receiving informations, &c. 16. To meet this afternoon at Derby House, or elsewhere, as they think fit. [L. 62, pp. 9-13.] Feb. 13. Order in Parliament, upon the report of Mr. Scott as to the form of an engagement to be entered into by such persons as shall be of the Council of State, that the engagement shall be signed by every person before he acts. [I. 87, p. 14.] Feb. 13. /6. " A public Declaration and Protestation of the secured and secluded Members of the House of Commons, against the treason STATE PAPERS. 7 1649. VOL. I. able and illegal late acts and proceedings of some few confederate members of that dead House, since their forcible exclusion."/ Considering the proceedings of some members, not amounting to an eighth of the House, who have confederated with the officers and General Council of the army, and forcibly excluded us from sitting and voting with them, against the privilege of Parliament; and, contrary to their oaths of allegiance and supremacy to His late murdered Majesty, have usurped the title of the supreme authority of this kingdom, by colour of which title they have presumed, against our consent and the unanimous vote of the House of Peers, to erect a High Court of Justice, to arraign and condemn His Majesty, against the laws of God and the municipal laws of this realm; have refused to admit His Majesty's just exceptions against their usurped jurisdiction, and without proof or legal trial, have most traitorously and impiously condemned and murdered him; and since that, have tried some peers and others, free subjects of this realm, for their lives, contrary to Magna Charta, the Petition of Right, the laws of the land, and the liberty of the subject Who have, moreover, made Acts of Parliament, so termed, without our consent, or the joint consent of the King and House of Peers, and disinherited the illustrious Charles Prince of Wales, actual King by right of descent, enacting it to be treason to proclaim him King; and likewise abolished our ancient monarchical government, and the House of Peers, making a new Great Seal of England without the King's portrait or style, and altering the regal and legal style of writs and proceedings in courts of justice; and have created new judges and commissioners of the Great Seal, and for the oaths of supremacy and allegiance, substituted new oaths, whereby they have altered the fundamental laws of the kingdom, and subverted the freedom of Parliament, for which treason Strafford and Canterbury, though less criminal, lost their heads this last Parliament:/ We, in discharge of our duty to God, to the King, to our own conscience, and to our bleeding and dying kingdom, solemnly protest that we disclaim and repudiate all their acts and votes, done under the army's power, and against our consent, as treasonable and pernicious to the freeborn people of this realm, which we are bound to disavow and resist, with our purses, arms, lives, to the last drop of our blood. In case they shall not speedily retract and desist from their treasonable practices, we hereby declare them to be traitors and public enemies, and shall prosecute them, with all their adherents, as such, and bring them to speedy and condign punishment/according to the solemn League and Covenant, wherein, we trust, all will aid and assist us, and all our brethren of Scotland and Ireland, joined with us in covenant to God and allegiance to Charles the Second; he will make good all his father's concessions which really concern our peace, and secure us against all force and tyranny of our fellow-subjects, who now use that sword which was raised for protecting our persons, to enslave us to their martial wills, which we can no longer bear. [Printed, broadside.] 8 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I Feb. 13. 7. Lord Fairfax to Wm. Lenthall, Speaker of the House of ComQueen St. mons. The House, having by their order of 28 Dec. last referred it to the Committee of the Army and myself to consider what is fit to be done for the relief of the petitioners, Wm. Harris, Thos. Churchman, and others, who had 1,025 firkins of butter seized by the enemy in Scarborough, I certify that, as soon as I had notice, I wrote to Col. Bethell, commander of those forces, as also to the committee of the county, that the butter might be restored to the owners, who are well affected to Parliament, they giving something in recompense to the soldiers; but this notwithstanding, the committee of the county have disposed of the butter for public use. Now, as it was the constant course of the army, in the taking of places where any goods were belonging to the friends of the Parliament, to restore the same to them, I request you to move the House on behalf of the petitioners, that they may receive satisfaction for their loss, being ],1281. according to the propositions enclosed, and that the petitioners may have the public faith for 908 firkins of butter taken from them in June 1647, value 9581. [1 page.] Enclosing, 7. i. Statement that the Committee for the Army, according to an order of Parliament of 28 Dec. last, conferred with the General concerning the petition of Wm. Harris, Thos. Churchman, &c., cheesemongers, and propose that they have satisfaction for the 1,1281. mentioned in their petition, according to the following propositions:1. To give warrant to the Treasurer of the Navy to pay the damage out of groats collected from seamen for the use of ministers, to whom the same is due if they had served, but as no minister did serve, it is reserved for the use of the State. 2. To order therefor moneys now remaining in the hands of the collectors for prize goods, as part of thirds of the seamen who are either dead, run away, or revolted to the Prince, and thereby were instrumental in the losses sustained. 3. For the butter taken from them in 1647, amounting to 9581., they may have the public faith of the kingdom. With order for Mr. Pury to report the case to the House, 10 Feb. [3 page.] Feb. 17. Order in Parliament that Whitehall be prepared for the Council of State, that the committee of Whitehall see that it is prepared accordingly, and that the Council of State prepare two seals for their own use, having the arms of England and Ireland, and a The Council of State" as an inscription. [I. 87, p. 14.] STATE PAPERS. 9 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Council to meet Monday next, 9 a.m. at Derby House. 2. The lords and gentlemen nominated by Parliament to be of the Council to be summoned. [I. 62, p. 1.] Feb. 19. Order in Parliament, that the members of the Council of State, except Lord Grey of Warke, consider the debate in the House on the engagement to be entered into by the members of the Council, and report. Feb. 19. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how the forces of horse and foot in Kent may be disposed of, for the service of the commonwealth and the ease of the county. [I. 87, p. 15.] Feb. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To report to the House that they met on Saturday, when 13 subscribed the engagement; the rest were summoned for this morning, when more subscribed, 19 in all. The Earls of Denbigh, Pembroke, Salisbury, Mulgrave, and the Lord General [Fairfax] said that they had served Parliament faithfully, and were willing to do so still, there being now no power but that of the House of Commons, but they cannot subscribe the engagement, as it looks backward, and is contrary to what they acted as peers in the House of Lords. Lord Grey of Warke desires to be excused signing what comes only from one House. Mr. Whitelock excepts against the words " concerning the board of justice." Sir Jas. Harrington against the words " fully approve." The other non-subscribing members, viz.: Major-General Skippon, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Alderman Wilson, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Mr. Bond, Lord Lisle, and Col. Popham will give in their reasons. [I. 62, pp. 2-4.] Feb. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of the day not to be under secrecy, unless specially enjoined. 2. The Levant merchants ordered to put the matter of their petition into a narrative. 3. The non-subscribing members to be summoned for 8 tomorrow, the subscribing for 7, by order of the House. 4. To request the House for repeal of the ordinance making the Earl of Warwick Lord Admiral. 5. Also that his commission under the Great Seal be called in. 6. Sir David Kirke and Fryer, the chandler in Tower Street, to be summoned. [I. 62, pp. 4, 5.] Feb. 20. Council of State to Capt. Moulton, Vice-Admiral. Parliament Derby House. has this day repealed the ordinance constituting the Earl of Warwick Lord High Admiral, and put that power into the Council of State. You have received instructions from his Lordship how to govern yourself, and the ships under your command, which you are to 10 - DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. execute until you receive others from this Council. We have also seen an extract of your letter from Plymouth, of the 16th instant, relating your want of men, and the intentions of transporting some to Newfoundland. We have written concerning it to the officers of those ports, and enclose you a copy, and you are to assist them in the execution of what we have required. [I. 94, p. 1. Signed 01. Cromwell, prceses pro tempore.] Feb. 20. 8. Col. Jno. Venn to the Commissioners of Customs. I enclose the Westminster. Navy Committee's order for you to order your sub-commissioners at Bristol to pay me 3711. 8s., to supply stores for a ship fitting for sea, and request you to send me the necessary authority, either to the Navy Committee or the House of Commons. [l page.] Feb. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Martin and Mr. Scott to prepare instructions for those that are to go to Scotland, according to the debate thereon, and bring them to Council to-morrow. 2. The non-subscribing members to see the instructions. [I. 62, p. 6.] Feb. 22. 9. Order in Parliament that no member who has not sat in the House since 31 Jan. last shall sit in any Committee, until further order. [I page.] Feb. 22. Order in Parliament that the power of the Admiralty be settled in the Council of State. Feb. 22. Order in Parliament,-on Lieut.-General Cromwell's report from the Council of State, that divers goods belonging to the State are in danger of being embezzled, and on their opinion as to the preservation of timber;-that the care of the public library at St. James's and the statues and pictures be committed to the Council of State, and that they be empowered to dispose of such of them as they think fit. Also, that they be authorised to preserve the wood and timber on any of the parks, forests, chases, &c. belonging to the commonwealth; to give order for felling it at due seasons, for building and repairing ships, and other public uses; and to appoint surveyors, woodwards, &c. Feb. 22. Order in Parliament, that members nominated of the Council of State who shall sign the engagement shall sit and act in the Council, notwithstanding any former order. [I. 87, pp. 16, 17.] Feb. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The chairman to sign the papers of the Council. 2. The warrants for the things desired by Dutch Ambassador to be issued. 3. The statues, pictures, and public library to be disposed of by Council, for the use of the public. 4. The first draft of the seal to be employed for the Council in the greater and lesser seal. STATE PAPERS. 11 i649. VOL. I. Feb. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The certificate of the Navy Commissioners concerning the timber in Eltham park, with a request for directions in the matter of timber, and for prevention of its waste, to be sent to the House. 6. Ships in service of the State to have only a red cross on a white ground, as a flag. 7. The arms of England and Ireland, as used on seals, to be engraved on the stern of English ships, and the Navy Commissioners to see to its speedy execution. 8. The Hull certificate referred to the Navy Commissioners, who are to treat with all who apply about it, and return their opinion to the Council. 9. Messrs. Holland and Scott, and Sir Hy. Mildmay, appointed a committee to examine the conduct of certain persons, and to report thereon. 10. Gualter Frost, jun., to be admitted into the Council, to help his father. 11. The two Frosts to promise not to reveal anything passing in Council without leave. 12. The Lord General to be requested to send in to the Council, an account of the state of the army, garrisons, artillery, and magazines. 13. 2001. to be paid to Mr. Frost, for making despatches, and enabling men to undertake journeys speedily for the State. Orders to this effect to be sent to the Treasurer of the Revenue. 14. The Navy Commissioners to report the number of serviceable ships in port, and those abroad, with their stations. 15. The House to be requested to dispatch the Act repealing the ordinance which made Lord Warwick Lord High Admiral, and putting sea matters into the hands of commissioners appointed by the Council. 16. Capt. Haddock to be recommended to the Navy Commissioners for all possible favour, on account of good services. [I. 62, pp. 7-10.] Feb. 22? 10. Remonstrance and petition of the Governor and Levant Company to the Council of State, showing the many grievous discouragements they have lately met with, both abroad and at home. 1. By the injurious attempts of the French fleet within the Straits, who continue to seize their ships and estate to a great value (as per list annexed), not only to their great loss, but to the prejudice of the commonwealth, by the decay of shipping, diminution of customs, and total loss of this ample trade. 2. Amongst necessary provisions made against the employment of strangers' ships, all persons, as well English subjects as strangers 12 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. have, for above 30 years, been prohibited from importing commodities of the Levant, except such as were free of this company, and in English ships only; since which prohibition, the trade into those parts has been greatly advanced, and many ships have been built and employed by the company, insomuch that within a few years afterwards, serviceable shipping was increased threefourths; but of late, divers persons, both subjects and strangers, have invaded their privileges, and indirectly import Levant currants, &c., from the Netherlands, setting strangers' bottoms on work, or at best employing small barks and vessels of no force, tending to the destruction of the great shipping constantly employed by the company, and maintained by the freight of currants, cottons, and galls, goods of small value but great bulk: this tends to the overthrowing of the trade, and exposing it to the hands of the Hollanders, who frequent the Levant seas with a store of great ships at cheap freight and easier charge, and buy their commodities with ready money, which petitioners have in exchange for English manufactures, and are not so subject to hazards and surprisals from the French fleet and from the English revolted ships; and it will raise those commodities to very high rates. 3. The company are at a constant annual charge of 10,0001. for maintenance of the ambassador and consuls abroad, and officers at home, (without which this trade cannot be supported) and are frequently subject to extraordinary avanias in Turkey, whereby they have contracted a debt of ],0001., and for clearing thereof, have been forced to lay an extraordinary duty upon all their exports and imports, but for want of power to collect the said duty, and orders to the Commissioners of Customs, many, both of this company and others, defraud them of it. For remedying of all this, they desire: 1. That some -speedy course be taken to obtain reparation for injuries and losses already sustained by the French fleet, and to prevent such outrages for the future. 2. That some means be used for hindering the employment of strangers' ships, and particularly that currants, galls, cottons, &c., of the growth or manufacture of the Levant, may (as formerly) be prohibited to be imported from the Netherlands, or elsewhere, except direct from the places of their growth. 3. That the officers of the Custom House be ordered not to pass entries for goods, either sent into the parts of their privileges, or returned from thence, without a certificate thereof, under the company's seal, or the hand of such officer as shall be appointed by them, signifying their receipt of the dues upon the same. [1I pages.] Annexing, 10. I. List of eight ships trading in the Levant seas, which were surprised and sunk, or taken by the French fleet in the straits, which ships, with their lading, were of the estimated value of 300,0001. [4 page. See Council of State Orders, Feb. 20 and 24.] STATE PAPERS. 13 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 23. 11. "An Act concerning the sequestration of South Wales and county of Monmouth," imposing fines on the respective counties for their delinquencies, viz.:- Pembroke - 3,500 Cardigan - - - - - 3,000 Carmarthen - - - - 4,000 Glamorgan - - - - - 3,500 Brecon - - - - - 2,000 Monmouth - - - - - 3,000 Radnor - - - - - 1,500 20,500 The first half to be paid in 10 weeks, and the second in 10 more, and to be levied on minor delinquents, who are thus to be freed from sequestration, but excluding those excepted from pardon in the propositions presented to the King at Hampton Court; Edward Earl of Worcester and 59 other principal delinquents; also all clergymen and prisoners at war. The persons thus discharged are not to bear office without leave of Parliament, and those not worth 81. a year or 1001. personalty, are not to be fined. [Printed, 4 pages.] Feb. 23. Order in Parliament revoking the appointment of Robert Earl of Warwick as Lord High Admiral of England, and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, and vesting the same in the Council of State. [I. 87, p. 18; 123, p. 1.] Feb. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. All letters and warrants of the Council to be subscribed, "Signed in the name and by the order of the Council of State, by authority of Parliament." 4. The Council to meet at 3 p.m., and such members as are in town to be sent for. 5. Sir Michael Livesey to come to the Council to-morrow. 6. Sir Hy. Mildmay to ask Mr. Prideaux to come to Council to settle stages to all the posts. 7. Warrant for three books, instead of one or two, to be given to the Dutch Ambassador. 8. Sir Hy. Vane and Col. Wauton to speak to the three gentlemen that are to command at sea, about the debate for giving commissions. 9. Copies of commissions to be prepared for the ships Charles and Happy Entrance. 10. Mr. Jessop and Mr. Coytmor to attend Council to-morrow, and bring the records of the Admiralty, and an impression of the seal formerly used for sea commissions. 11. Sir Hy. Vane, Col. Wauton, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to read over the records brought by Mr. Jessop and Mr. Coytmor. [Also I. 123, p. 3.] 14 DOMESTIC VOL... I. 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Derby House. 12. The three commissioners appointed to command the fleet to attend Council to-morrow. 13. A commission and instructions to be prepared by to-morrow, authorising them to take command of the fleet, and to go to sea this summer. 14. The committee above-named (see No. 11) to read the commission and instructions. 15. Oath of secrecy to be observed in Council as in the Committee at Derby House, mutatis mutandis. 16. Mr. Robinson, Aid. Pennington, and Aid. Wilson to be added to the committee for reading the navy records, and the instructions for the commanders at sea. [A Iso I. 123, p. 3.] 17. Col. Temple summoned for to-morrow. 18. Mr. Robinson, Sir Hy. Vane, Lord Denbigh, Aid. Wilson, Aid. Pennington, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to examine the wrong done the Levant merchants by the French, and to send for Dr. Dorislaus and Dr. Walker, to advise how to redress them. 19. Two hundred copies only of the ordinance for repealing the power of the Earl of Warwick as Lord High Admiral, and for placing the power in the hands of the Council of State, to be printed. 20. The committee for bringing in the powers of the Council also to consider and report on what attendance shall be given. 21. Mr. Strickland to be informed of Parliament's proceedings with M. Pau; copies of the ordinance for encouragement of seamen, and of the House's answer to the Scots to be sent to him. 22. Earls of Salisbury and Denbigh, Col. Martin, Sir Jas. Harrington, Sir Hy. Mildmay, Messrs. Wallop and Robinson, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, to be a committee to consider the dignity and precedence of ambassadors, and to send for papers which may give light therein; Messrs. Selden and Challenor to assist them. [I. 62, pp. 11-16.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Sir Hen. Mildmay reports your desire to be informed what is to be borne in the flags of ships in service of the State, and what upon the stern, in lieu of the arms formerly there engraven. The Council resolve that they shall bear the red cross only in a white flag, quite through the flag; and upon the stern, the red cross in one escutcheon, and the harp in another, being the arms of England and Ireland; both escutcheons joined according to the pattern sent herewith. Flags are to be provided with expedition for the ships for the summer guard, and their engravings altered. [I. 94, pp. 1, 2.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Your letter of the Derby House. 22nd intimates the apprehension of some disaffected persons; thanks for your care. Take diligent examinations of such as you have or shall apprehend, and if you find anything fit for the Council to take notice of; transmit them hither, and also the persons, if you STATE PAPERS. 15 1649. VOL. I. find any of them like to reveal anything of consequence. As to their being long kept in prison, there is a way under consideration for expeditious proceedings against them. [I. 94, p. 2.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Parliament having Derby House. committed the Navy affairs to the care of the Council of State, they, -for better understanding of the present condition of the fleet, and the places in which the ships already gone out are employed,order you to send them a list of all the ships in the service, as well such as are gone out, as those which are to go; also an account in what readiness the latter are to set forth. You are to mention the station and employment to which those abroad are commanded. Some ships have been useless for many years; we desire a list of them, and an account of the whole state of the victualling of the navy. [I. 94,p. 3.] Feb. 23. Council of State to Capt. Moulton. Parliament has passed an Derby House. Act for encouragement of officers and mariners, and impressing seamen. We transmit several copies thereof to you, and desire you to let every captain of your squadron have one, so that it may be published to the ships' companies. Parliament has also passed an Act repealing the ordinance constituting the Earl of Warwick Lord High Admiral, and put that power into the Council of State. We cannot dispatch new commissions to you and the rest of the captains at present, but will do so with all expedition; meantime you and they are to act by virtue of the old commissions. [I. 94, p. 4.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Officers of the Ordnance and Armouiy. Derby House. Parliament has committed to the care of this Council the supplying and disposing of all the stores and magazines in the kingdom, both for land and sea service. The better to manage that trust, we must be informed of their present state. You are, therefore, to certify the condition of the magazines under your charge; particulars of the artillery, arms, and ammunition of every kind, and also what was the usual standing proportion for those stores. [I. 94, p. 5.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Commissioners for command of the navy Derby House. at sea. We have received the desires of Capt. Haddock, and being satisfied of his faithfulness to the commonwealth during all these troubles, of his experience in marine affairs, and his influence upon the mariners, we transmit his desires, and recommend you to satisfy them, as far as you, being upon the place, judge fit. [I. 94, p. 5.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the Lord General. That this Council may Derby House. be the better able to dispose of the forces, both by land and sea, belonging to the republic, the direction whereof is committed to them, we desire you to transmit a list of the regiments of horse and foot under your command, with their numbers and present quartering. The Quartermasters-General, upon every remove of quarters, must signify the same, so that the Council may be always informed where the forces lie, in case of exigency. You are also to certify the state of the garrisons, with their strength, stores, and magazines; the state of the artillery and its stores belonging, and 16 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. the rest of the public stores under your command, that the Council may be able to give orders to the one, and supply and dispose of the other, as shall be best for the service. [1. 94, p. 6.] Feb. 23. Council of State to the customer, comptroller, and searcher of the Derby House. ports of Plymouth, Dartmouth, and Barnstaple. We hear that at Plymouth, Dartmouth, and other ports in the West, 400 seamen and others are taken up, under pretence of being transported to Newfoundland, in the ships going thither to fish for Sir David Kirke, and that by reason of the great wages, &c. which they offer, the navy cannot be furnished with men to go out to sea. As some dangerous designs may be carried on under that pretence, you are to order that no more sailors or others be shipped aboard the said ships, or any other bound for Newfoundland, than are for the service of that ship that shall transport them for the use of the fishing voyage; and that, not till after so much of the navy of the commonwealth as is in those ports be first furnished with men. You are to give special notice to all the officers of your port, &c. that similar care be taken in all the places within their jurisdiction. [I. 94, P. 7.] Feb. 23. 12. [The Levant Company] to the Council of State. In pursuance of your order, and in relation to a petition presented by us, as merchants trading to Italy, and other parts within the Mediterranean, we now offer information received from friends, factors, &c. We have been disturbed in our trade by the French fleet, as by the taking of the Mercury of London, the proprietors whereof sought justice at the court of France, and sentence was given for her freedom, yet the admiral of France would not restore her; and there are several similar instances. Of late we have been subject to many injuries by the French fleet, who have carried away two English ships, the Greyhound and the Thomas and George. The Greyhound was of 300 tons, with 24 pieces of ordnance, and being at Messina, taking in part of her lading for London, she was compelled by the Vice King of Sicily to take in a few passengers on her way home, and land them at Alicant, or some other part of Spain, and also a certain packet, which we conceive may be done without breach of the articles agreed upon between both kingdoms; the ship, by contrary winds putting into Jagliari Road in Sardinia, and lying there at anchor, out of command of the castles, one of the French fleet came and anchored by her, and being demanded what they were, from whence, and where bound, they answered they were of Rotterdam, from Naples, bound for Trapani, to lade salt. The English misdoubting nothing, the French in the night weighed anchor, and without any summons, came upon them in the midship, when there was only a watch guard, and took her without resistance; or, as some write they coming upon a sudden, the master, not knowing who they were, and endeavouring to defend the steerage and great cabin, was shot by them in the head with three bullets. The ship, being thus taken, was carried STATE PAPERS. 17 1649. VOL. I. into Port Langon, belonging to the French King, and her goods there disposed of, without legal condemnation; and soon after, 40 bales of silk were brought from thence to Leghorn, by one of their ships of war, and there sold to some Florentines and Luccases. The Thomas and George was of Bristol, 250 tons and 22 pieces of ordnance. She was taken in her voyage from Naples to Leghorn, and was also carried into the port of Langon, where they disposed of the goods, and sent them into France. These captures are against law and treaty, and they still continue. The Apollo, a large ship bound from Spain to Venice, was lately taken, and there is news of other captures. [2 pages. 7 signatures.] Feb. 24. Act of Parliament appointing Cols. Robert Blake,- Edward Popham, and Rich. Deane, commissioners for the immediate ordering of the fleet now at sea, and which shall be set forth for the present year. [I. 87, p. 19; 123, pp. 2, 3.] Feb. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Levant and Turkey merchants, who have complained of losses through the French, to state precisely their complaints to the Court of the Admiralty, and so present them to this Council. 4. The judgoes of the Admiralty to publish notices when those examinations are to be made, that those concerned may know. 5. The said judges to send a respectful notice to the French Ambassador of the examinations, that a way may be made for further proceedings for redress. 6. The said judges to issue the process of that Court (for the style and name on which they are to go)., according to directions in the Act of Parliament. 7. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to see that no horses leave England by the northern parts, on account of the waste of horses in the late troubles, and the want likely to be of them in future. 8. Mr. Jessop and Mr. Coytmor to bring up the Admiralty records to Council, and be ready to attend, till Council have decided how those affairs are to be managed. 10. Earl Denbigh to deliver up his picture of Charles V., on warrant from the Council, and satisfaction to be given him, either by abatement of the price which he is to pay for that, amongst other goods, to the sequestration, or by giving him other pictures under sequestration of equal value. 11. A list and the state of the ships appointed for the summer's service to be sent in to Council by Mr. Jessop. 12. The Triumph, the George, and the Andrew having been appointed for service this summer, all expedition is to be used, and the Triumph presently fitted up for the commanders to go to sea in. The Navy Committee to use all speed. 13. Earl of Denbigh, Col. Popham, Mr. Whitelock, and Mr. Lisle added to the Navy Committee, for reading the Admiralty records, and preparing instructions; they are to consider the articles of war offered by the Commissioners that are to go to sea 35077. B 18 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) to draw instructions, and to frame a commission by direction of the House, and consider of what is further to be done to send them to sea, and to ascertain the fidelity of the officers and sailors employed. 14. To request the House that the order to Goldsmiths' Hall, for 2,6001. to be paid to Sir Adam Loftus, have 381. added to it. 15. The Committee who draw up instructions for seamen also to draw up a form of engagement for the soldiers going to Ireland. 16. Col. Walton, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Robinson, to examine Mr. Thompson about the scandalous paper called " A declaration of the imprisoned and secluded members." 17. Messrs. Scott, Robinson, Sir A. Hesilrigge, Sir Jas. Harrington, Whitelocke, Mr. Lisle, Col. Jones, Mr. Heveningham, Col. Walton, and Sir Wm. Masham to be a committee to consider of how to supply the Treasury, and ease the people of their burdens, and of a general pardon. They may see any persons, books, and records, &c. that they may require. The care of this committed to Mr. Scott and Mr. Robinson. 18. Thompson to be kept prisoner with the messenger, till witnesses be found. 19. The Army Committee to state the arrears of the army, and what has been done about settling their debentures. [1. 62, pp. 16-20.] Feb. 24. Council of State to Vice-Admiral Moulton. There is a ship at Derby House. Falmouth from Hennebon, in Brittany, laden with 1,500 quarters of rye, bound for Dublin; she had a convoy appointed, but for want of victuals, they could not carry her thither, and she came for safety into Falmouth. As there is want of victuals at Dublin, we desire you to appoint her a strong, sufficient convoy to Dublin, Prince Rupert being in those seas, with a great strength. [I. 94, p. 8.] Feb. 24. Council of State to Vice-Admiral Moulton. Divers ships in Derby House. ports in the south and west of England are ready to sail to Newfoundland on their fishing voyages, but as the seas here and upon the Irish coast are much infested with pirates, they cannot proceed without convoy, which we therefore recommend to you to order. [I. 94, pp. 8, 9.] Feb. 24. Committee of the Council to Mr. Challenor and Mr. Selden. The Derby House. Council having referred some business of importance to us, and ordered us to desire your assistance and advice, we ask your company here on Tuesday next at 3 o'clock. [I. 94, p. 9. See p. 14, supra.] Feb. 24. Council of State to the Vice-Admirals of -. The Parliament Derby House. has passed an Act repealing the ordinance whereby the Earl of Warwick was made Lord High Admiral, and put the power of the Admiralty into the Council of State. You are therefore to direct your dispatches to this Council. [1. 94, p. 10.] Feb. 24. Council of State to the captains of ships. To similar effect. Also: Derby House. Your commissions being now vacated by the repeal of the said STATE PAPERS. 19 1649. VOL. I. ordinance, you are to act by your former commissions and instructions, until you receive others from the Council of State. The Act of Parliament made for the encouragement of mariners is enclosed, by which you will see what care is taken for encouragement of those that do faithful service, and it is to be published to every ship's company. [I. 94, p. 10.] Feb. 26. Order in Parliament,-upon report of Sir Arthur Hesilrigge — referring the letters of Col. Jones, Sir Cha. Coote, and Col. Monk from Ireland, to the Council of State. Feb. 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State have a care that some ships be speedily sent as convoy to the fishermen at Dartmouth, bound for Newfoundland, and that order be given to Capt, Moulton, or such other commander of the ships at Portsmouth as they think fit, to attend to this service. Feb. 26. Order in Parliament that a message, with a duplicate of the paper from the Commissioners of Scotland, be sent from the Parliament to the Parliament of Scotland, to know whether they will own and justify the paper presented to this Parliament in their name. Feb. 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that such message and duplicate are sent. [I. 87, pp. 21, 22.] Feb. 26. COITNCTL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Letters to be written to Col. Jones, Sir Chas. Coote, and Col. Monk, thanking them for their service in Ireland, and promising consideration of their desires. 2. Mr. Prideaux to be spoken to by Lieut.-General Cromwell, that the stages between Chester and Holyhead be arranged for conveying of letters to Ireland. 5. Col. Martin to bring in the instructions which he had been ordered to prepare for those going to Scotland. 6. The letters from Ireland of Col. Jones, of the 14th Feb., Sir Chas. Coote to the Committee of Derby House, and the Lord General's of the 18th Jan., to be reported to the House. 7. Warrants of course to be granted, on information brought to the Council, for apprehending persons who speak or act against the safety of the commonwealth. 8. Witnesses on the business of Mr. Cawton to attend the Council. 9. Sirs Wm. Armyne, Gilbert Pickering, Jas. Harrington, and Hy. Mildmay, and Messrs. Stapley, and Robinson, to be a committee to examine the business of Mr. Cawton. 10. The letters ordered by Council to be drawn are to be read and dispatched in the first place at their next meeting. 12. Col. Birch to endeavour to gain possession of the arms left by the Scots in Lancashire last summer, which are to be laid up in magazines for use in Ireland. B 2 20 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 16. The commission prepared, authorising Cols. Deane, Popham, and Blake to command at sea as commissioners, approved. 17. The instructions to be given to the said commissioners, now read, approved. 18. The laws prepared for the government of the fleet to be presented for approbation to the House. 19. The execution of the order of the House to this Council, for giving convoy to the fishermen going to Newfoundland, referred to the Commissioners in charge of the Fleet. 20. To answer to the two queries of the Commissioners of the Fleet, that in case they meet Scotch ships, bearing either the red cross or the King's arms, they are to admonish them not to do it in future. 21. The Commissioners of the Fleet to rank thus: Col. Popham, Col. Blake, Col. Deane. 22. Earl Denbigh to nominate those he thinks fit, to assist in a matter requiring secrecy and dispatch. 23. Memorandum that his Lordship nominated Sir Arthur Heselrigge, Sir Hy. Vane, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Robinson. 24. Sir A. Hesilrigge to send and speak with Mr. Russell about his going to Scotland. 25. Sir J. Harrington to think of the same journey, and to give in his answer. 26. Ed. Bowles and Win. Rowe appointed agents to go to Scotland. 27. The members summoned to a meeting of the Council tomorrow. 28. Earl Denbigh to be present at the next meeting, to report on his business, before the Council be otherwise engaged. [I. 62, pp. 21-25.] Feb. 26. Council of State to Vice-Admiral Moulton. One of the barks Derby House. appointed for carrying letters between England and Ireland was last week taken by Wexford pirates, whereby there will be an hindrance to the correspondence necessary for the public service. Some ships of force of the squadron are therefore to beat up and down those seas, to give check to the rebels, and protection to those vessels employed about a work of so much importance. [I. 94, p. 11.] Feb. 26. Council of State to the Navy Committee. To the same effect. Derby House. We desire you, for avoiding inconvenience, that another bark may be speedily appointed to that employment. [I. 94, pp. 11, 12.] Feb. 26. Council of State to the Army Committee. There is a great Derby House. quantity of powder and match being made at Manchester, which lie in the hands of particular men, and may perhaps be bought up by such as will use it to the prejudice of the commonwealth. We therefore desire you that it may be bought for the use of the State, and delivered into the custody of Lieut.-Col. Venables, governor of Liverpool, as a supply for Ireland; also 1,000 muskets with some STATE PAPERS. 21 1649. VOL. I. bandolers and swords, to be contracted for with Browne, of Manchester. We also desire you to certify your contract to us, that we may know the quantities, and how to dispose thereof, and all with speed, because of an absolute necessity of supplies for Ireland. [I. 94, p. 12.] Feb. 26. Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Venables. Upon the great victory Derby House. that God gave the forces of this nation against the Scots, there were great quantities of their arms taken, which still remain in several places of that county, and will be lost without care. We have written to the gentlemen of Lancashire that they may be gathered and sent to you, and such as shall be sent are to be made ready; also you are to find and bring any of the said arms to Liverpool. We have also ordered the Committee of the Army to contract for, and you are to receive powder, match, and arms, now at Manchester, and see them safely laid up, and issued only by our order. [I. 94, p. 13.] Feb. 26. Council of State to the Gentlemen of Lancashire. To similar Derby House. effect. Pray order these arms to be sought out and got together, conveyed to Liverpool, and delivered to Lieut.-Col. Venables, the governor there, who will cause them to be made fit for the service of Ireland. If this order be effectually prosecuted, it will save much charge, and be a very ready provision for Ireland. This service we know all good patriots will promote with their utmost endeavours. Certify us how the business proceeds, that we may give order accordingly. [I. 94, p. 14.] Feb. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1-3. The letters to Col. Jones, Sir Chas. Coote, and Col. Monk, approved. 4. Mondays and Fridays to be the days for considering the Irish affairs. 5. Order to be sent to Mr. Scobell, clerk of the House, to send every day any matters referred by the House to the Council. 6. The paper of the Spanish ambassador, about 50,0001. taken by Parliament out of the ship Santa Clara, on public faith for repayment, referred to the House, with request for a speedy reply to the Ambassador, as in this new settling of the commonwealth, embargo or reprisals would prove of ill consequence to our merchants, that trade taking off great quantities of the manufactures on which the people depend. 7. Major-General Skippon and Alderman Wilson to see Alderman Gibbs and Mr. J. Russell, and ascertain if they are willing to be sent to Scotland on business of consequence. 8. Answer to be returned to Mr. Sexby, that the Council have noticed his care in the execution of the order of the House concerning the staying of the Scots' Commissioners, and approve the civilities offered by him, in providing for their use the best inn in Gravesend. That this business is now before the House; mean 22 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) while any assistance which the Council can give him, they will be ready to do. 10. The commission engrossed and brought in for the three commissioners to command the fleet, to be signed by Earl D)enbigh as prceses pro tempore. 12. Lieut.-General Cromwell, Sir Hy. Vane, Col. Martin, Col. Jones, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to call such officers of the army as they desire, to inquire of them what forces may be drawn either out of the army or nation, to the service of Ireland, under Col. Jones; and when these are gone, what will be left either to supply them there, or to keep the peace of the commonwealth here, in case of disturbance. This particularly referred to Mr. Scott. 13. The consideration of the regaining of Jersey and Guernsey referred to the above-mentioned committee. 14. To report to the House, by Lt.-Gen. Cromwell, that a further supply of money must be soon procured, for disbanding forces in Lancashire under command of Col. Shuttleworth. 15. All copies of letters to be signed by the President of the Council, and also by the secretary. 16. A messenger to be appointed to carry a duplicate of the paper of the Scotch Commissioners to Scotland, as ordered by the Parliament. Also to take a letter to Scotland, to acquaint them with what the Commissioners have done, and to know whether they will agree to the paper. 17. Wm. Rowe to be appointed messenger, and ride post, and a warrant to be granted for the quicker dispatch of the journey. 18. 501. to be given to Mr. Rowe for his journey to Scotland. 19. 3001. to be advanced to the Council for secret services. 20. Sir Hy. Mildmay, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Lisle to be a committee to examine the accounts of Mr. Frost, when they shall think fit. 21. The order of the House of Feb. 19, concerning the disbanding of the Kent forces, referred to the committee appointed this day for consideration of the state of the forces; they to speak to Sir Michael Livesey and Col. Rich, and to report what they think fit to be done. 22. Tuesday morning to be for the appointing of officers, particularly secretaries of the army. 24. Lord Lisle, Sir Hy. Mildmay, Sir Wni. Masham, Mr. Robinson, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, to be a committee to refer to the committee which sits at the Star Chamber for the Irish business, to know the state of the ordinances which have been passed for raising money for Ireland, and to know what of them has come in, and what is charged upon them, that the Council may know what still remains to come in, and what is charged. 26. The letter read to the Parliament of Scotland approved and signed. 27. The instructions for Mr. Rowe, envoy to the Scotch Parliament, approved and signed. STATE PAPERS. 23 1649. VOL. I. Feb. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 28. Instructions for Wm. Rowe, envoy to Scotland:1. You are to repair thither, present your letters to the Parliament, if sitting, or Committee of Estates, or other committee in whom the power is vested, and desire their answer. 2. You shall transmit the answer, and continue there till further directions. 3. You shall certify your proceedings, and execute any further orders from us. [I. 62, pp. 26-32.] Feb. 27. 29. Commission to Cols. Edw. Popham, Rob. Blake, and Rich. Deane, appointed commissioners to command the fleet to be sent to sea. You are to act as admiral and general, give commissions with the seal of the anchor to the vice-admiral, admiral of the Irish seas, and other officers, and have power to exercise martial law, and to grant the same to any one of yourselves commanding a separate squadron in the North Sea. All officers to obey you, and you to follow the directions of the Council of State. [I. 62, pp. 33, 34; 123, pp. 4, 5.] Feb. 27. 30. Instructions to Cols. Popham, Blake, and Deane, commanding the fleet: - To employ the fleet to protect trading vessels; to rescue any taken by enemies of the Parliament; to defend ports besieged by the enemy; to oppose and suppress whoever maintains the title of Charles Stuart, eldest son to the late King, or any of his issue claiming a title to the Crown; to pursue and take such part of the fleet as has revolted, and infests merchants to and from the Parliament ports, or is employed by the rebels in Ireland; to prevent forwarding of supplies to the enemy, especially in Ireland; to prevent the landing and invasion of any foreign forces; to send vessels to the coasts of France, Flanders, and Holland, for intelligence; to appoint squadrons for the Downs, West coast, North coast, Guernsey, and the Irish seas, and guard the North Sea and mackarel fisheries; to maintain the sovereignty of the commonwealth in the seas; to issue commissions and instructions for the officers of the squadrons, correspond with them, and call to account any negligent in duty; to charge the several commanders to correspond with the Council of State; to give them the general instructions, and any particular instructions required; to report all proceedings to the Council of State, and to consult with the Council of War on any emergency. [I. 62, pp. 35-39; 123, pp. 6-10.] Feb. 27. Council of State to Capt. Moulton. The contractors for proDerby House. visions for Ireland think the Satisfaction,-a ship of 24 guns, which you have appointed to convoy the ship now at Falmouth, laden with rye, and bound for Dublin,-not sufficient for her safe convoy. In regard of the strength of Rupert's fleet, now in those seas, and of the want of victuals at Dublin, we again recommend to you to give her a strong and sufficient convoy. [1. 94, p. 20.] Feb. 27. Council of State to the Mayor of Bristol and Officers of the port. Derby House. There is a frigate at Bristol called the Hunter, belonging to Capt. 24 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. Plunkett, now with Lord Inchiquin. We desire it to be seized for the use of the St.ate. [I. 94, p. 20.] Feb. 28. Order in Parliament that Lord Lothian, Sir Jno. Chieslie, and Mr. Glendoning, Scotch Commissioners, be sent to Scotland by land, with a guard, and that the Council of State give direction for the speedy execution of this order. Also that they consider what is further fit to be done in it, and prepare a letter for the Speaker's signature, to be sent to the Scottish Parliament. [I. 87, p. 23.] Feb. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. John Hinde, Bromhall, Ed. Moore, Porter, iHy. Foster, and Joseph Malin, witnesses against Mr. Cawton, minister, for preaching sedition, to be here to-morrow, 9 a.m. 2. The message to the French Ambassador, concerning the losses of English merchants in the Levant, by French men-ofwar, approved, and to be delivered to Sir Oliver Fleming for the ambassador. 3. Mr. Cawton to remain in charge of the messenger until to-morrow. 4. Mr. Frost to answer to the citizens of London who offer bail for Mr. Cawton, that his charge does not admit of bail, and that he will be tried to-morrow morning. 5. Further instructions to Mr. Rowe, concerning his stay in Scotland, to be signed and given him. Feb. 28. Instructions to Mr. Rowe not to stay more than -- days waiting for the answer to his letters, but to return sooner, if he receives it earlier. [I. 62, pp. 39-41.] Feb. 13-20. Accounts by the Commissioners of Customs of the Port of London, of the several amounts received as subsidies, inwards and outwards, between 1 Jan. and 26 Feb. 1648-9, viz.:~' s. d. Jan. 1 to 8 - - - 10,867 11 9,, 8,,15 - - - 12,500 14 7-,, 15,,22 - - - 4,643 11 1,, 22,, 29 - - - - 4,651 7 11,, 29, Feb5 - - - 1,341 7 9 Feb. 5,,12 - - - - 2,172 9 6,, 12,, 19 - - - - 1,278 4 4,, 19,, 26 - - - - 958 2 6 1649? Feb. 21. J. Darley to - -. I received yours of the 1st of Feb. by Mr. Fox, who is a very honest man, and will do his endeavour to the utmost of his power in conveying me away, but now it is no time for that, but I shall do it as soon as I can. [Partly in cipher deciphered. ~ page.] March 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hy. Mildmay and Sir Wm. Masham to be a committee to take information and examine witnesses against Mr. Cawton, and examine him about speaking sedition in the pulpit. STATE PAPERS. 25 1649. VOL. I. March 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The matter of sending the Scotch commissioners with a guard referred to the Lord General, Lieut.-General, and Sir Wm. Constable. 3. Sir Gilb. Pickering added to the committee for disbanding the Kentish forces. 4. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge added to the committee appointed on 27th Feb., for sending forces into Ireland. 5. Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hy. Vane, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Scott to prepare a letter for Scotland, concerning a restraint to be put on the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie, and Mr. Glendoning, which is to be brought to the Council, then sent to the House, and signed by the speaker. 6. The letter of 1st March from Cols. Popham and Deane to be reported to the House. 8.......appointed a committee for the navy, specially to consider the advisability of raising the wages of the ships' officers in charge of the stores, to prevent their taking a part; and if this be done, how to ascertain that no more will be taken for their particular profit. 9. The necessary charges of the return of the Scotch Commissioners to be paid by the State. 10. 2001. to be paid to the captain of the guard, to take the charge of the Scotch Commissioners on their journey to Scotland. 11. 2001. to be advanced on account to the captain of the guard, for conveyance of the Scotch Commissioners to Scotland. 12. The business of Mr. Cawton and his witnesses to be reported to Council to morrow. [I. 62, pp. 42-44.] March 1. 22. Declaration by John Senior, purser of the Weymouth frigate, Portsmouth. that he acquits Capt. John Pierce, the commander, of all liability for any victuals he has engaged himself for at Gawry, while the purser was in London for victuals, and that he will be accountable to the victualling office therefor. [3 page.] March 2. 23. Act of Parliament directing that from 28 Nov. 1648, the sequestrations of all delinquents, fines, and compositions of old delinquents for new delinquency, in counties Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland, Durham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, shall be disposed of for paying the late raised forces in such respective counties, &c. Sir Henry Vane, Senior, and others named, to be a committee to sit at Newcastle, for setting fines and compounding with delinquents, with power to appoint treasurers, &c., and make just allowances. With note by John Leech, 27 Feb. 1651, that the Act is to be referred to Mr. Brereton, who is to consider it, as also the Acts of 25 Jan. and 15 April, and certify whether this Act remains in force. [23 pages.] March 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider what forces are now in England and Wales, and what proportion of them are necessary to be kept up in England and sent to Ireland; what the monthly charge for their maintenance will amount to, and how they 26 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. may be best paid, so that all free quarter may be speedily taken off; and how the forces in Ireland may be supplied. [l. 87, p. 23.] March 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Sexby and others that saw the detention of the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie, and Mr. Glendoning to write a full account of it upon oath. 4. Mr. Sexby and the two soldiers that stayed the Scotch Commissioners to be sent for to the Council. Mr. Frost to see that their narrative be written ready for their oath, when the Council meet. 6. Lieut.-General Cromwell, Sir Hiy. Mildmay, Sir Hy. Vane, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Col. Martin, Col. Jones, Col. Walton, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Robinson to be a committee to consider the order of March 2nd, concerning the forces in England and Wales, and which are fit for service in Ireland. 7. Mr. Cawton's business to be taken in hand on the morrow, when all members are to attend. 8. An order to be sent to Commissary-General Ireton, to send a convoy of horse to Tilbury side, to go with the Scots to Scotland, and to be relieved at Ferry Bridge. 9. Instructions for Capt. Rich. Dolphin, ordered to guard the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie, and Mr. Glendoning to Scotland: 1. To conduct them safely, provide them horses, and protect them from violence and incivility. 2. To allow none to speak with them but in his presence, and nothing to be done to the prejudice of the commonwealth. 3. On reaching Berwick, to send a messenger with the letter to the Parliament or Committee of Estates, to say that they are there, and ask how they are to be disposed of; and if desired, to let them go to Edinburgh or elsewhere in Scotland. 4. To provide their conveyances, diet, &c. out of 2001. delivered to him. 5. To keep a journal of all that passes, and take witnesses if needful. [L. 62, pp. 45-47.] March 2. Council of State to the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie, and - Derby House. Mr. Glendoning. Upon relation made to the Parliament by Mr. Sexby, that, in pursuance of their order, you were detained at Gravesend, they gave order that you should be sent into Scotland by land, with a guard, and referred it to us to put it in execution. We have appointed Capt. Rich. Dolphin to take the charge of that guard, and of your conduct to Scotland, and protect you from all violence and incivilities by the way, and have also delivered him money to provide you diet, coach horses, &c. [I. 94, p. 21.] March 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The consideration of Capt. Moulton's packet referred to the Navy Committee, who shall consult with Cols. Popham, Blake and Deane, as to the disposal of a part of the fleet this summer. STATE PAPERS. 27 1649. VOL. I. March 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The instructions now read to be additional instructions to the admirals and generals at sea. 3. The letters of the Commissioners Generals to command at sea of 2 March to be reported to the House. 4. The Lord General to be advised to quarter Col. Ewer's regiment, appointed for Kent, in Rochester, Dover, Sandwich, and Quinborough Castle. 5. The Lord General to hear, and if possible, relieve the grievances, as reported by the town clerk, of the quartering of soldiers on Sandwich, until the proper forces for its guard arrive. 6. Mr. Cawton's business to be reported to the House, for the more speedy administration of justice. 7. A copy of Mr. Cawton's sermon to be reported to the House. 8. Mr. Cawton to be committed to the Gatehouse, for treason against a late Act of Parliament. 9. The Lord Mayor to be sent for to appear on Tuesday. 11. Mr. Sexby to ask Col. Temple whether there is an inventory of the goods in the Scotch' Commissioners' ship taken; and if he has not taken it, he is to take it, and to bring it to the Council, that they may do as they think fit for discharge of the ship. 12. A message to be sent to the Committee of the Forces of England and Ireland, that if their report is not ready to-night, the Council will rise. 13. The Council to meet on Monday, to consider the report of the Committee on the state of the forces. 14. The Army Committee to consult with the Navy Committee about 100 barrels of powder at Weymouth, which they are to contract for, and see that Weymouth is well supplied. 15. Mr. Frost to look out the ordinances of saltpetre by Thursday, that the Act may be continued; also to state the obstructions. [I. 62, pp. 48-51.] March 3. Additional instructions to Cols. Popham, Blake, and Deane. For better securing the fidelity of the men, you are to prepare a form of engagement, by advice of the Council of War, to be signed by officers and mariners, declaring their adherence to this Parliament, and their willingness to maintain a government without King or House of Lords. [I. 123, p. 4.] March 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly came to Derby House this day, as promised in his bond given in Ireland. 2. The members to attend the Council to-morrow, at 9 a.m. 3. Note that Sir Win. Constable brought in a letter from Sir Philip Monckton, written at Calais 28 Feb. 4. A verbal instruction to be delivered to Capt. Dolphin, that if the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie and Mr. Glendoning wish 28 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) to defray their own expenses, they may do so, in spite of his instructions to the contrary. 6. Andrew Rande, master of the Thomas and Lucy, to be summoned for Wednesday; meanwhile the ship is not to leave the Downs. 7. The part of Capt. Moulton's letters, which concern the ketch at Falmouth to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, and they desired to set out that ketch, according to the captain's desire. 8. Two letters of Vice-Admiral Moulton's referred to the generals at sea, and they to put his desires in execution 10. The flag to be borne by the admiral, vice-admiral, and rearadmiral to be the one now presented, viz., the arms of England and Ireland in two escutcheons, on a red flag within a compartment, or. 11. Col. Walton, Sir. Hy. Vane, Sir Hy. Mildmay, and Mr. Robinson, to ask the Commissioners of the Navy the expense of preparing the St. George, James, Vanguard, Swiftsure, Rainbow, Henrietta Maria, Unicorn, and Lion, and how soon could they be ready. Also to summon the Commissioners to Derby House tomorrow. 12. The generals of the fleet to meet the Committee to-morrow, for settling the above-mentioned affair. 13. The Navy Commissioners to report what they have done in taking on merchants' ships for this summer's service. 14. The Navy Commissioners to obey the generals of the fleet in respect to getting out the fleet for the summer service. 12. To report to the House that the Council have taken into consideration the order of the 2nd of March about the forces, and find that they have, horse and foot, 44,373, beside 2,500 fit to be disbanded. That it is necessary to have these kept up for service in England and Ireland. That 12,000 horse and foot must be sent to Ireland. That to maintain these 44,373 is required monthly 81,6331.; for general offices, trains and incidences, 18,3671.; in all, 100,0001.; and for the relief of the forces already in Ireland, 20,0001.; in all, 120,0001. To suggest to the House that the 60,0001. a month tax be continued for the English army, and the 20,0001. for the Irish. That the other 40,0001. be raised by putting up the Crown revenues for sale, or otherwise disposing of the lands at the disposal of the Commissioners of the Star Chamber, which lands are now security for raising 50,0001. for Ireland. The anticipations of the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall to be charged on some other visible security, that the payments there may be used for the public service. The House to set rules for Goldsmiths' Hall, for the composition with such delinquents as were in last year's war. The interest of money to be brought to 6 per cent., for the more ready sale of lands for the commonwealth. [I. 62, pp. 51-55.] STATE PAPERS. 29 1649. VOL. I. March 5. Private instruction to Capt. Dolphin. If you find by your messenger that Mr. Rowe is detained in Scotland, then you are only to dismiss the Earl of Lothian and Mr. Glendoning, and keep Sir John Chieslie till Mr. Rowe be returned. [I. 62, p. 47.] March 5. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. It is of very Derby House. great importance that our fleet for this summer's service were out at sea, especially that for the Irish squadron, where the enemy is like to be very strong and active. We therefore earnestly recommend that the ships designed for the summer's guard be set forth with expedition; and if there be any obstruction, signify it to us that we may remove it. [I. 94, p. 22.] March 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Days Proceedings. 1. To report to the House that a contract was made by the late Derby House Committee with Col. Tothill, for a foot regiment for Ireland, which is now ready at Chester, and he was to receive for them 4001. from Goldsmiths' Hall, and the rest to be sent to Chester, to discharge their quarters, but the dissolution of the Derby House Committee makes their warrants useless; therefore the House is to be requested to give power for disposing of the money, so that a very good regiment, actually ready for service in Ireland, may be transported. 2. A warrant to be given to Sir Adam Loftus to pay Col. Tothill 4001. for raising a regiment for Ireland. 3. The rest of the money for transporting the regiment to Ireland to be forwarded to Chester to Mr. Whalley 4. To write to Capt. Moulton to send a proper convoy for the regi. ment, in their passage from Cheshire to Ireland. 7. The letters of Mr. Goodyear and Mr. Alsop recommended to the Navy Commissioners, to pay the sums of money mentioned in them. 8. Mr. Frost to tell Mr. English that the Council leave it to him to furnish the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie, and Mr. Glendoning with necessary money desired by them for their journey, if he so please. 9. The House to be requested to pass an Act for the making of saltpetre, the ordinances for its manufacture expiring on the 25th of this month. [I. 62, pp. 56-58.] March 6. Order in Parliament,-upon the report of Mr. Scott from the Council of State, of a contract made by the late Irish Committee at Derby House with Col. Tothill, for his foot regiment to be sent to Ireland,-that the Council of State finish such contract, and that the power formerly vested in such committee be transferred to the Council of State. [I. 87, p. 24.] March 6. Order in Parliament that the letters from Walter Strickland at the Hague, and the letters and petition of the Dutch merchants of the Intercourse dwelling in London, be referred to the Council 30 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. of State, and if they find cause, to make a stop of the business meantime, and endeavour that a good correspondency and nearer union be preserved between the two States. [I. 87, p. 25.] March 6. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We are sorry those Derby House. ships are so unready for service. We desire you forthwith to put the carpenters' work in hand in all those eight ships, to forward such four as can be first ready, and to tell us what those four are, and when they will be ready. We have recommended to the Navy Committee that the stores may be furnished. [L 94, p. 23.] March 6. Council of State to Col. Jones. On Thursday week, an Irish frigate Derby House. put into Stidwell Road, commanded by Capt. John Bartlet, and having manned two long boats, sent a party of 20 to Castle March, and took Griffith Jones prisoner, and plundered the house of plate, money, apparel, and linen. Some of their company that came to glean after them were taken by some of the sheriff's troop, and are in hold in Carnarvon. They say the ship is under Sir John Mennes, ViceAdmiral to Prince Rupert. The gentleman is very sickly, and will be in great danger of his life if not exchanged; it is said he is carried to Wexford. Pray use means for his relief by some fit exchange if you can. [I. 94, p. 25.] March 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. Sir William Masham to sign two warrants when fair written. (See Table of Warrants at the end of the year.) 5. The papers concerning the ultimate demands of the Spanish Ambassador, on behalf of merchants of Spain whose goods are in deposit, to be reported to the House by Sir Hen. Mildmay. 7. Additional instructions for Capt. Dolphin. As the Earl of Lothian, Chieslie, and Glendoning wish to bear their own charges, you are to be imprested 1001. instead of 2001. for the journey. 9. Order that the ship John of Kircaldie, in which the Scottish Commissioners were shipped for Scotland, and which was lately stayed in the Thames on suspicion of carrying provisions of war to Scotland, be cleared at the custom house, and allowed to proceed, the Council being satisfied with an inventory taken of her goods. [I. 62, pp. 59-61.] March 7. 24. Thos. Smith to the Navy Commissioners. We send you such Prize Office, of our ledgers as are perfected, but cannot send all our accounts, as Threadneedle Street.1 our accountant has lately been absent. I have to go to Chatham to pay off three frigates newly come in, but will wait on you on my return. [1 page.} March 8. Order in Parliament that the Council of State do not sit after 9 a.m. on those days when the House sits. [L. 87, p. 24.] March 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 5. The business of the Dutch merchants' non-payment of taxes to be considered on Monday; notice to be given to the assessors of taxes in London to come; also to Mr. Russell and Alderman Avery, merchants trading in Holland, and to the Dutch Ambassador. STATE PAPERS. 31 1649. VOL. 1. March 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. Mr. Robinson, Alderman Wilson, Mr. Holland, and Col. Jones, to be a committee to inquire into the mismanagement of the Charterhouse, with power to send for the master, receiver, and other members of that house; also for the charters, Acts of Parliament, registerbooks, papers, or accounts, and to report to the Council. 12. Tuesday to be appointed for considering foreign affairs, General summons to be sent to the Council. [1. 62, pp. 62-65.] March 8. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We transmit to Derby House. you particulars offered by letters of Vice-Admiral Capt. Moulton, as necessary for the fleet in this summer service, and desire that such as the generals who are to command at sea give order for be forthwith provided. [I. 94, p. 23.] March 8. Council of State to the Navy Committee. We find it necessary Derby House. to set out some more ships of the second rate, but the Navy Comnmissioners say that the stores are so unfurnished that they cannot prepare as many ships as we conceive requisite. Let the stores be furnished with all expedition, that there be no obstruction in the expeditious setting ships to sea upon emergencies. We are sorry at this unexpected return of the emptiness of the magazines, and desire you to certify the cause of that dangerous neglect. [I. 94, p. 24.] March 8. Council of State to Captain Stone, Governor of Stafford. There Derby House. is great waste made of timber in Needwood Forest, and the officers appointed by the Earl of Denbigh to take care thereof cannot preserve it. The great decay of timber in England is very prejudicial. We therefore desire you to assist the officers in preventing the waste of the said timber, and to certify the offenders. [I. 94, p. 26.] March 9. Order in Parliament referring it to the Council of State to confer with the Army Committee how the forces that are to go to Ireland may be modelled for the best advantage. [I. 87, p. 25.] March 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 10. Mr. Bohun and Mr. Oldsworth to be sent for, concerning the Newfoundland plantation. 13. An order to be sent to the Admiralty Committee to grant a commission to Capt. John Arthur, to be Vice-Admiral of Weymouth. 17. The members to have notice to attend to-morrow on special business. 18. The lodgings formerly let to the Prince Elector in Somerset; House to be reserved for the service of the public. This order to be sent to the committee for ordering the houses belonging to the commonwealth. March 9. 19. Warrant to the Custom-house officers of London, &c. William Derby House. Burr, merchant of London, has petitioned to transport to Lisbon, free of custom, a coach and harness for four horses, for his brother 32 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day 's Proceedings (cont.) Humphrey, merchant there, as a present to the Earl of Cantumeda, who is well affected to our merchants, and ready to do them all good offices. You are to suffer them to pass, as we wish to encourage our merchants, and to enable them to gain by civilities those disposed to favour their trade. [I. 62, pp. 66-70.] March 9. Council of State to the Lord General. The forces of Col. Ewer, Derby House. appointed to come to Sandwich, are already come, and those of Sir Mich. Livesey are also still there, which that place cannot bear. We therefore desire you to order the removal of Sir Mich. Livesey's forces into other quarters, in order to their transportation to Ireland. [I. 94, p. 27.] March 9. Council of State to the Lord General. Parliament has this day Derby House. ordered 12,000 men to be sent to Ireland, equal provision to be made for them as for those here, and has referred the care of this business to us. We desire you to call together your council of war, and to consider what regiments shall go thither, of horse, foot, and dragoons, and under what commanders. [L. 94, p. 27.] March 9. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. We have received Derby House. divers informations that there is great neglect in the paving and scavengery of this city, and parts adjacent, whereby the convenient passage of people is hindered, and the ground laid for contagious and dangerous diseases. We are sorry for neglect of that care whereby this city was wont to be exemplary, and as it concerns the commonwealth much that this city should be free from contagious diseases, we recommend it to your care that the streets and channels be carefully paved and cleansed. [I. 94, p. 28.] March 9. Council of State to Col. Whichcot, Governor of Windsor Castle. Derby House. We are informed that there are no sermons in the castle for the garrison and prisoners, and desire care may be taken for a supply; meantime we desire you to speak to Mr. Symons and Mr. Batchelor to preach there in turns. [I. 94, p. 28.] March 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. A president to be chosen from among the members of the Council. 2. Mr. Serjeant Bradshaw to be president. 3. If Mr. Bradshaw be absent at any meetings, the Council to act as though he were there. 4. Mr. Bradshaw to be desired to attend this afternoon. ] 0. To send to the Marshal of the Admiralty to see that nothing be taken from the prize goods in the river till further orders; the late Commissioners for prize goods to attend on Tuesday. 11. The generals of the fleet to recommend such persons as they shall think fit for commissioners or treasurers of prize goods. 13. The Commissioners of the Navy to be here on Monday, upon especial business. STATE PAPERS. 33 1649. VOL. I. March 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. Sir H. Mildmay and Mr. Whitelock to speak to some Eastland merchants, to find a proper person to send privately to Sweden, to discover its feeling towards the commonwealth. 15. Mr. Lenthrop to be liberated from prison and restraint. 16. Mr. Scott to take security for Mr. Lenthrop's future good behaviour. 17. Answer to be returned to Mr. Whittaker that the Council do not think fit to grant his petition. 19. Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell and Mr. Scott to be a committee to speak to Col. Mervyn, and to receive from him any papers concerning Ireland. March 10. 20. Council of State to the Mayor and Aldermen of Chester. Derby House. Although the ordinance for levying the 20,0001. a month for the service of Ireland has long since been sent you, and letters to expedite the same, we hear that nothing has been done in Chester. You are, therefore, to assess and collect the appointed money, as you will answer the same at your peril. March 10. 22. Council of State to Messrs. Michell and Latham. Hearing Derby House. that you have in your hands certain rolls concerning persons who subscribed an engagement to bring the late King to London, you are to bring all and every the said rolls to this Council, on Monday, "without erasure, diminution, or deletion of any name or thing in the said rolls, or any of them contained." [1. 62, pp. 71-76.] March 10. Council of State to John Moyle, James Erisy, Col. Bennet, and Derby House. Col. Rouse, gentlemen of Cornwall. The enclosed petition of Capt. Fras. Langdon has been presented to us, and according to the desire of the petitioner, we recommend it to you. [I. 94, p. 29; 62, p. 12.] March 10. 25. Deed of gift, by Edward Viscount Conway and Kilultagh, to Edward Conway his son and heir, of all his books and MSS., in consideration of his son's having disbursed divers sums of money for him, &c. Signed and attested. [1 sheet.] March 12. Order in Parliament referring it to the Council of State to consider the charges of repair of Walmer, Deal, and Sandown Castles, as also the surveys made thereof, and what money is applicable therefor. [1. 87, p. 26.] March 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Skinner and Mr. Gale to appear before Council this afternoon. 2. Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell, Sir Hy. Mildmay, Mr. Holland, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to consult the Navy Commissioners as to which ships out of the eight ordered may be soonest made ready. 5. Mr. Shute and Mr. Moyer to be sent for to read the papers brought by Mr. Latham. Mr. Frost also to read them. 35077. C 34 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Sir Hy. Vane, Col. Wauton, and Alderman Wilson to be a committee to carry on the affairs of the Admiralty and navy, to sit daily on these affairs, and to report to the Council. [Also I. 123,p. 11.] 7. The paper this day reported from the committee appointed to confer with the Navy Commissioners, containing an estimate for the setting out of eight ships, to be put into prosecution. 9. To report to the House that the committee of merchants which regulate the navy be desired to have (leave?) the management of the navy to the Navy Commissioners, as formerly, and to pursue the regulating of the Customs. 10. The generals at sea to be empowered to put such suspended officers of the navy into office as they think fit, and the Navy Commissioners to have order accordingly. 8. The Commissioners for the assessments to have copies of the Exhibits given in by Dr. Dorislaus, giving reasons why the merchants of Intercourse should not pay the taxes laid upon them. 13. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hy. Mildmay, Col. Jones, Ald. Pennington, Mr. Whitelock, and Mr. Leslie, to be a committee to look over the proofs of the merchants of Intercourse, for their non-payment of taxes. 14. The commission and instructions to the generals at sea, which were formerly sealed with the Admiralty seal, to be now sealed with that of the Council of State. 15. Form of an oath to bring before the Council all petitions, rolls, papers, and writings, concerning any desire, engagements, promises, or undertakings for bringing the late King to London, or for a personal treaty with him, or any subscriptions to any of the said papers, without concealment, erasure, or diminution of any part thereof, and to discover to the Council in whose hands any such writings are. March 12. 16. Council of State to the Merchant Adventurers, and other Derby House. merchant companies. Parliament having entrusted to us the keeping a good correspondence with foreign states, and the preserving of trade, we think that those employed on merchants' affairs, as ambassadors, consuls, &c., should be persons of approved fidelity and sufficiency, and well affected to the present govelrnment. We therefore wish you not to dispatch any such persons without first presenting their names to us, and receiving our express approbation. [L 62, pp. 77-81.] March 12. Council of State to Hen. Parker, secretary to the company of Derby House. Merchant Adventurers at Hamburg. There is a Council of State appointed by Parliament, to whom your letter to Mr. Speaker, with the enclosed from Hamburg, have been communicated; in it you manifest your affection to the safety of this nation, for which we thank you, being very glad you are where, by reason of your employment for the company, you have an opportunity of informing yourself, without suspicion, of what is in design, to the prejudice of STATE PAPERS. 35 1649. VOL. T. this commonwealth. We doubt not but all means will be in all places used by the party of the late King, to recover their tyranny, and to hinder the settlement of this commonwealth, yet we trust, through your assistance, and the blessing of God, that we shall be preserved, and that they will be discovered and prevented. We desire you still to continue your care of discovery and information, and direct the same to this Council, to whom you may freely inform what you know, with assurance that it shall be kept secret. [I. 94, p. 30.] March 12. Council of State to the Commissioners of Customs. By reason of Derby House. the ill administration of the affairs of the customs in the port of Bridgewater, great quantities of corn are transported to the rebels in Ireland, enhancing the price of corn in the country, whereby the poor people,-who suffer too much by the present dearth, though it were not increased by those treasonable practices of relieving the rebels,-may be stirred up to some dangerous insurrections. We therefore wish faithful officers to be placed in that and all other ports, and you to order that no corn be exported without special licence of Parliament or the Council of State, who will allow no such transportation, except for support of the forces in Ireland. As all this transportation of corn is made under pretence of exportation front port to port, you are to order, in all ports where corn is shipped, that sufficient bond be given for its delivery in England or Wales, and certificates of the said delivery returned, or the bonds certified. [I. 94, pp. 30, 31.] March 12. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Mr. llatsell, Augustus Derby House. Nicholls, and others who, upon the first news of the revolt of the Isle of Scilly, went thither from Cornwall, to know the state of the place, and to see if there might be any hope of recovery of it, were there kept prisoners, and after sent to Jersey, where they yet remain. We are sorry that any gentlemen should so long suffer for their affection to the commonwealth. If you take any persons at sea by whom you may make their exchange, do it with all expedition. Divers of our men, being taken, are carried into foreign parts where they suffer much hardship. We desire that such prisoners as you take may be used for their redemption, and in the meantime kept safely, for the security and good usage of those of ours who are prisoners abroad. [I. 94, pp. 31, 32.] March 12. Council of State to Solomon Smith, Marshal of the Admiralty. Derby House. There are certain prizes brought into the Thames; we have not yet appointed anyone to dispose of the goods when they are adjudged, the authority by which the former Commissioners were constituted being now in this Council. You are therefore to take care that none of the goods be disposed of, or embezzled, and to order the late Commissioners for prize goods to be here on Thursday. [I. 94, p. 32.] March 12. Council of State to the Generals of the Fleet. For better carrying Derby House. on of the service at sea, we desire that all just satisfaction be given to the seamen, and that they reap all the benefit intended by the c 2 36 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I, Act passed for their encouragement, by just distribution of the prize goods. We desire you to recommend us some persons of ability and integrity, acceptable to the seamen, for commissioners and treasurers of the said prize goods. Ei. 94, p. 33.] March 12. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Parliament has Derby House. resolved, for more effectual carrying on the war in Ireland, to send thither 12,000 men, whereof there shall be a certain number of foot, horse, and dragoons; but for their transport, all the ports, from the mouth of the Severn to the north of England, do not afford sufficient shipping, and if shipping be not prepared, they will continue here, to the burden of the country, and that place will want their service. If they can be early there, it will be a great advantage to our affairs, by taking the field before the enemy. Consider how sufficient shipping may be taken up and sent to Chester and Liverpool, and certify us how many ships, and of what burden will suffice, and at what rates, and how they may be had. [I. 94, p. 34.] March 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. A Committee of the Council to be appointed to consider the ordinances already made for the militia for the counties, to sit constantly until their report is ready for the Council. 2. Col. Hutchinson, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Jones, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Hy. Mildmay, Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Whitelock, and Mr. Lisle, to be the committee. 4. 600 muskets now at Liverpool to be issued out for arming Col. Tothill's regiment. 5. A test to be prepared for Col. Tothill and all other commanders going to Ireland, before they go. 6. Mr. Webster to speak with the Council concerning 400 pikes for arming Col. Tothill's regiment. 7. The Navy Commissioners to take care that the vessel taken from some belonging to Sicily, and brought into Plymouth, be prepared for service of the commonwealth with speed. 9. Sir Wm. Constable, Sir Hy. Mildmay, and Mr. Whitelock, to be a committee to speak with a gentleman who has business to communicate. 12. Mr. Holland to be desired to hasten the report of an ordinance to the House, which concerns the island of Jersey. 13. Sir Gilbert Pickering, Mr. Holland, and Col. Hutchinson to be added to the committee for the business of Jersey. 14. The paper brought in by Sir Hy. Vane, concerning some propositions of Mr. Holland, Surveyor of the Navy, referred to the committee yesterday appointed to carry on the navy and admiralty business. 16. The business of quartering the soldiers in Kent referred to the Lord General. 17. Mr. Sexby's bill of 151., for the expenses of shipping the Scots' Commissioners, to be paid. 19. Mr. Coytmor to be the secretary to the Navy and Admiralty Committee, and to have 1001. a year, and a clerk. STATE PAPERS. 37 1649. VOL. I. March 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 20. A warrant for the secretaryship to be issued to Mr. Coytmor, to be signed by the Lord President, and sealed by the seal of this Council. 21. Mr. Whitelock, Sir Hy. Vane, Lord Lisle, Earl of Denbigh Mr. Martin, and Mr. Lisle to be a committee to consider what alliances this crown had with foreign states, and whether to continue the same, and on what terms. 22. The same committee to ask Mr. Milton if he will be the secretary for foreign languages. 23. The Lord General to order the guards appointed for defence of the Parliament to keep to their duty diligently. 24. Sir Hy. Mildmay to report to the House that the Prince Elector intends travelling to his own country on Thursday, and to inquire whether persons should not be sent to offer the civilities usual on the departure of princes and their ambassadors. 25. To report to the House that the Lord General and his council of war have been consulted with about the modelling the forces for Ireland, in pursuance with the order of the 9th March, and that he thinks nothing can be done until the Commander-inChief is nominated; the Council wishes to know the pleasure of the House concerning his nomination, which being determined, the rest will proceed with more expedition. [I. 62, pp. 82-87.] March 13. Council of State to the Mayor of Plymouth. We have written Derby House. to Capt. Moulton to dispose of the prisoners in the small prize brought in by the Elizabeth frigate, either by exchange, commitment, or otherwise, till there can be a proceeding against them. [I. 94, p. 35.] March 13. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Wanting a greater Derby House. strength of shipping, we ordered the carpenters' work in eight ships which were not formerly designed for this summer's fleet to be taken in hand. Hearing that it would be months before all these ships could be ready, we ordered the four that could be first ready to be equipped with speed. Since then we find it necessary to have a strong fleet at sea with all expedition, and upon conference with some of your number, we were told that the eight ships might be ready in six weeks. The safety of the nation is much concerned in the effectual putting on this service, and we shall not omit anything for procuring the money with speed. If however the present state of our treasure cannot afford it so soon as the business requires, we know that such is your credit with those by whom these things are to be furnished, that it may supply the defect, and we doubt not but, from your affection to the commonwealth, you will readily improve it. And you may with the greater cheerfulness proceed herein, as we are resolved to improve all our reputation for procuring the money to disengage you. We therefore again desire you with all possible expedition to proceed in preparing and equipping those ships, for prevention of that mischief of which we are otherwise in danger. [I. 94, pp. 35, 36.] 388 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 13. Council of State to Col. Willoughby. There is no affair before us Derby House. of greater concern than expediting our fleet to sea, for want whereof the shipping of this nation is daily taken, by those pirates and rebels which abound in this and the Irish seas; but the business is much retarded for want of your presence at Portsmouth, there being no master of attendance there. You are therefore to repair thither forthwith, and use your utmost endeavour to send out that part of the fleet that is to go out from thence, which is very much retarded. [L 94, p. 37.] March 13. Council of State to Vice-Admiral Moulton. The Mayor of PlyDerby House. mouth intimates that the captain of the Elizabeth frigate has brought in there a small prize, a Jersey man-of-war. If you think she may be of use for Ireland or elsewhere, we will order the Navy Commissioners to set her out, and we desire you to use the 22 prisoners taken in her, either by exchange for ours, or employing them for the State, or commit them to the gaol until they can be proceeded against according to law. We have formerly written you about sending ships to lie about Dublin and from thence to Chester water, to convoy some forces now ready to pass into Ireland. We recommend speedy dispatch, that those forces may not miscarry for want of convoy. [I. 94, p. 38.] March 13. Council of State to the Army Committee. The garrison of Derby House. Boston wants powder. We desire you to order that, out of such stores as belong to the garrisons, it may be supplied with 20 barrels. [I. 94, p. 39.] March 13. Council of State to the Committee of Kent. Concerning your Derby House. forces that are to be disbanded, order is taken for marching them out of your country; as to their arms, for which you desire an allowance, we. hope that, as you are now freed from men, you will be content they shall march away with their arms, the rather as they are again to be employed for the service of the State. Although your county suffered much in the last war, yet we conceive it has been in your power to put the charge of it upon the authors, and believe that the county of Kent has still such an affection to the public service, that they will be very willing that those arms which have served to settle their peace should be again employed for producing the like good effect in Ireland. [I. 94, p. 39.] March 13. Council of State to the Army Committee. As there is great Derby House. want of pikes for the forces with Major-General Lambert in the north, we desire that 600 may be sent forthwith to the magazine at Hull for him. [I. 94, pa 40.] March 1 3. Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Venables. There is a regiment of Derby House. foot under Col. Tothill ready for transportation, only wanting arms; we therefore desire you, out of the stores in your custody, to furnish Col. Tothill with 600 muskets, swords, and bandoleers, and 400 pikes and swords. If they be not in your custody, certify us. [I. 94, p. 40.] STATE PAPERS. 39 1649. VOL. 1. March 14. Order in Parliament-upon reading a letter from the Scottish Parliament, dated Edinburgh, 6 March 1649, and enclosing a paper of 23rd February last, which was given in by their commissioners, referring the same to the Council of State. Order in Parliament-Mr. Scott reporting from the Council of State that they conferred about modelling the forces that are to go to Ireland with the Lord General, who consulted with the council of war, and the latter being of opinion that those forces would best be modelled if the commander-in-chief were first named, that the Council of State, finding it a business of weight, desired the House to declare their pleasure concerning the nomination,-that the Council of State reconsider the matter, as also the whole affairs of Ireland concerning the forces to be sent, having respect to the safety of England, and that they order accordingly. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider of the civil government of Ireland, and propound their opinions to the House. [I. 87, pp. 26, 27.] March 14. 26. Order in Parliament that the Committee for Dean and Chapters' lands sit at Goldsmiths' Hall to-morrow, 9 a.m. [1 page.] March 14. 27. Order in Parliament that Sir John Stowel be proceeded against for life in the Upper Bench, and David Jenkin in like manner, and that the judges in that circuit in Wales indict him at the next assizes. That Charles Stuart, eldest son of the late king, James his second son, the Duke of Buckingham, John Earl of Bristol, William Earl of Newcastle, Sir William Widdringtou, George Lord Digby, Sir Phil. Musgrave, Sir Marmaduke Langdale, Sir Rich. Grenvile, Sir Fras. Doddington, Sir John Culpepper, Sir Jno. Byron, the Earl of Worcester, and Sir Jno. Winter, and all 'who have been plotting or assisting the rebellion in Ireland, be proscribed and banished as enemies and traitors, and die without mercy, wherever they shall be found within the limits of this nation, and their estates be confiscated. Sir Jno. Winter to have time to depart to foreign parts. [Printed with others of 17 and 21 March, 8 pages.] March 14. 28. Orders in Parliament of 14, 17, and 21 March, similar to the preceding. [Printed, broadside.] March 14. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. On the desire of the Admirals of the Fleet, these propositions were presented, and the following order to the Commissioners of the Navy issued. Roger and Sampson Lort, Jno. Elliot, and Hen. White having undertaken to provide victuals for such ships as arrive at Milford or Tenby, notice is to be given what provisions are to be provided, and at what rates. The four gentlemen are known to the committee as able men. The Navy Commissioners to confer with the gentlemen on these particulars, and certify their opinion forthwith, To report to the Council of State that, upon conference with Cols. Popham and Deane, the committee think John Sparrow should An DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. be appointed collector of prize goods in the room of John Hill, and Thos. Smith and all other officers proceed as formerly. Solomon Smith, Marshal of the Admiralty, to give an account by Friday next of all prize ships and goods brought into the Thames. The following proposals were presented by Cols. Popham and Deane,1. That all difference in victuals for Lent and for Fridays be taken away. 2. That 10 cross bar double-headed shot be allowed to every gun under a demi-cannon. 3. That the Navy Commissioners and ordnance officers deliver to the said generals a list of the boatswain, carpenter, and gunner's stores allowed for one ship of every rate. Order that the Navy Committee consider these proposals, and certify what should be allowed for a six months' voyage by Friday next. [I. 123, pp. 13-15.] March 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The committee for Kent to sit to-morrow, concerning the three castles on the Downs. 2. Mr. Sparrow appointed collector of prize goods in the room of John Hill. 3. No other alteration to be made in the business of prize goods for a month. 4. Thos. Smith and all other officers and commissioners intrusted with that business to proceed as formerly for one month. 5. The letters of the generals at sea, concerning the employment of Capts. Vixon, Penrose, and Mildmay, to be reported to the House. 6. The committee of foreign affairs to consider the amount of salaries to be paid to persons employed abroad, and to report thereon. 7. John Milton to be employed as foreign secretary, and with the same salary as Mr. Weckherlyn had in the same service. 8. Mr. Hatsel to be exchanged for the master of the bark of Jersey, lately taken and brought to Plymouth. 9. All the Council summoned for this afternoon. 10. All business to be set apart in the afternoon, and all suitors to be dismissed at that time. 11. Mr. Wollaston to bring all examinations taken by him into the Council. 12. Mr. Frost to be empowered to send to the Clerk of the House for such things as are necessary for the knowledge of the Council. 13. The Committee of Merchants to consider the state of the government of Barbadoes, and whether or not it will be advisable to transport horses thither, in case of disaffection to the government. 16. A letter to be written to Mr. Strickland, in acknowledgment of his letter, to thank him for his diligence in public business, and to say that copies of papers given in by the Dutch ambassador, and other papers relative to his public employment shall be sent. 17. A commander-in-chief to be nominated for the 12,000 horse and foot appointed for Ireland, in pursuance of the order of the House of 14 March. STATE PAPERS. 41 1649. VOL. I. March 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 18. Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell to be the commander-in-chief of the troops for Ireland. 19. The Lord General and his council of war to be recommended to go on speedily with the modelling of the forces, as a commanderin-chief has been nominated. 20. The consideration of this business to be resumed at the next meeting of the Council. [I. 62, pp. 88-91.] March 15. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Sir Hardress Waller having informed that the Elizabeth hoy has come into Falmouth from the revolted fleet, and that her master and crew have been detained in prison ever since their arrival, though they voluntarily deserted the said fleet, the admirals of the flat are to examine and report what they consider fit to be done about their discharge. They are also to consider the letter of John Holt, victualler of the navy at Portsmouth, touching the scarcity of pork, and desiring to furnish three pounds of beef and peas, in lieu of two pounds of pork, for one day a week. Order that the secretary acquaint Dr. Walker with their Navy Commissioners' letter touching the master of the hoy, and desire his opinion as to the best way of bringing Wooley and others guilty therein to trial. With note that Dr. Walker thought the business should be examined in the Admiralty, and if Wooley should be guilty, that he should be proceeded against by a commission of oyer and terminer. [I. 123, pp. 15, 16.] March 16. Order of the Admiralty Committee, that a messenger carry John Wooley before the Admiralty judges, who are to examine the charge against him, acquainting Dr. Walker, advocate, and Mr. Budd, proctor for the State, who are to prosecute the business, and endeavour to find out the others guilty, so that they may receive punishment. With note that a list of the prize goods was brought in by Solomon Smith, Marshal of the Admiralty. [I. 123, p. 17.] March 17. Order in Parliament that Col. Mat. Boynton, late governor of Scarborough, Sir Jno. Morley, and Col. Leveson, late governor of Dudley Castle, be proscribed and banished as enemies and traitors. All other delinquents not comprehended in former exemptions to be admitted to compound, except papists in arms, for whose compositions rules are not yet agreed upon. The time for the coming in of all delinquents within 80 miles of London, and for the filing of their petitions and particulars, to be before 20 April, and for all others residing further, before 3 May. The time for perfecting their compositions,-viz., submitting to their fines and paying one moiety, and securing the remainder at three months,-to be six weeks from the days before limited for filing their petition and particulars. The time for their coming in from beyond sea to be 1 June next, as also for filing their petition and particulars, and six weeks after for per 42 4DOMESTIC 1648..VOL. I. fecting their compositions. The rents and profits of sequestered estates due at Lady-day to be detained in the tenants' hands until June, and the estates of all persons who neglect to render themselves, and submit to their compositions at the time limited, to be confiscated and converted to the use of the commonwealth, and no further allowance to be made to their families. Delinquents formerly excepted from pardon, but now admitted to composition, except such as have already compounded, to pay one full moiety of the value of their estates. [Printed with March 14, Nos. 26 and 27, supra.] March 17. 29. Order in Parliament about persons to be proscribed and confiscated, that the words "and all such persons as now do hold out any castle, fort, or island against the Parliament" be struck out of Wednesday's vote. That all other delinquents not excepted be admitted to compound. [1' pages, the remainder duplicate of the preceding.] March 17. Order in Parliament that no person be suffered to cut down any timber in Dean Forest, or to carry away any there already felled under pretence of sale or grant,-any ordinance notwithstanding of the revenue or other committee,-without further order of Parliament or the Council of State. [I. 87, p. 28.] March 19. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care to prevent dangerous meetings. March 19. Order in Parliament that a warrant be signed for the serjeantat-arms and an officer of the guard, with other soldiers, to go with Col. Anth. Welden to search for the press where the Turkish Alcoran is being printed, and to seize the same, and the papers; also to apprehend the printer and take him before the Council of State. [I. 87, pp. 28, 29.) March 19. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Sir Hen. Vane, jun., report to the Council of State the reply of the Navy Commissioners, that they concur with the Admirals in their desire of not observing Lent, nor making any distribution of time or meats, as a custom savouring too much of the superstition of former times, and of much discontent to the mariners. They also concur in taking away the abatements on Friday nights, the practice of the latter abatement from the mariners being begotten by the covetous desires of the contractors for victuals, though coloured with specious pretence of abstinence and religion. [I. 123, pp. 18, 19.] March 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Wm. Masham, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to read the letters of Sir Chas. Coote and Col. Monk of 23 December, and the papers therein mentioned concerning Lieut. O'Connelly, and to report to the Council. 2. The report formerly appointed to be made by Sir John Trevor, concerning the reduction of Anglesey, to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. STATE PAPERS. 43 1649.. VOL. I. March 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.). 3. To write to the Senate of Hamburg in behalf of the company of Merchant Adventurers, to acquaint them with the present state of things here, and to desire encouragement to the company in their trade there. 4. To write to the Senate of Hamburg, according to the desires of the Merchant Adventurers given to the Council. 5. Instructions to be prepared for the person to whom the letters are intrusted, and copies of the letters to be given to him. 6. A letter to be written to Mr. Strickland, in behalf of the said company, for as much as concerns their trade there. 7. Sir Hy. Mildmay, Sir Jas. Hamilton, and Mr. Holland to be a committee to receive what Mr. Peters, or any whom he may bring with him, have for the benefit of the commonwealth, and to thank him for the same. 8. The committee appointed to speak with Lady Carlisle to search the papers taken from her house, and report thereon. 13. Orders concerning the putting of guns aboard ships, and other orders concerning the Admiralty and navy business, to be signed by the Lord President, without further address to the Council. 14. The Admiralty to grant two letters of marque to two ships, the Marygold and the Bourdeaux, taking security as usual. 15. Mr. Whitelock, Mr. Lisle, and the Lord President to be a committee to look over the ordinances for the encouragement of mariners as to prize goods, and to consult with Dr. Walker concerning something further to be offered thereon. 16. 50t. to be paid to William Rowe for his journey to Scotland and back, taken by desire of the Council. 17. The Lord President and any four members to be a committee to administer the oath of secrecy to those who shall be employed as secretaries to the Council. 18. The Navy Commissioners, the generals to command at sea, and the merchants' committee to be here to-morrow at 7 a.m. 19. Some of the Navy Committee to be here to-morrow at 7 a.m. 20. The Council to meet to-morrow at 7 a.m. 21. The request for ammunition needed in several castles in the Isle of Wight, subscribed by Edmund Rolph and Thomas Boreman, referred to the Army Committee. 22. The letter from the Isle of Wight, concerning a complaint on Admiralty matters, referred to the Judge of the Admiralty, who shall be recommended to see that equal commissioners be appointed for the future, in cases of admiralty. 23. Power given to the Lord President to sign warrants of course, (the Council not sitting) for apprehending persons who compose or print scandalous pamphlets against the commonwealth. 28. A warrant to be granted to the contractors to ship away 500 horsemen's hats, that they find in the dividend, more than are in their contract. 29. The Lord General to write to the commanders to assist the agents for bringing in the Irish assessments. - 44 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 32. Sir Hy. Vane to report from the Navy Committee to this Council the readiness of the fleet for sea. 33. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hy. Mildmay, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to confer with Mr. Robinson, the merchant, and receive what he has to offer for the benefit of the commonwealth. 35. The desires of the generals who are to command at sea, concerning the restoration of some master workmen who have subscribed to the late destructive petitions, and the votes of the House upon those desires referred back to those gentlemen, to make clear to the House the grounds of their desires. 36. The paper given in by the generals, concerning the providing of chains and grapnells for ships going upon the expedition, recommended to the Navy Commissioners to provide them quickly. 37. The Order of Council for Mrs. Vennor alone to supply flags and pennants for the navy taken off, and the choice left to the Navy Commissioners to select those who supply those things the best and cheapest. 38. The Navy Commissioners to sit where it is most convenient to them. [Also I. 123, p. 17, for the last three orders.] 40. The Council to meet to-morrow, after the rising of the House, to receive the report of the business concerning Lady Carlisle. 41. Sir Hy. Vane to report on Thursday on the readiness of the fleet to go to sea. 42. The petition of the masters and seamen, recommended to this Council from the Committee of Merchants, to be recommended to the generals of the fleet. March 20. 43. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. It is desired Derby House. that there be no further observance of Lent among the mariners, and also that they have full allowance on Fridays. You are to sell to the best advantage the 24 casks of beef and pork returned as too short cut for the navy. Also there being want of pork for the ships to be victualled at Portsmouth, you shall order the victualler to give three pounds of beef for two of pork. [l. 62, pp. 92-99.] March 20. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. By the enclosed you Derby House. will see the care taken by Mr. Boreman and Major Rolph to preserve a ship in danger of wreck in the Isle of Wight, for the use of the proprietors, which we much commend in them, the contrary being too frequent, whereby the justice of this nation is blemished in foreign parts. We wish fit commissioners to be appointed for the examination of that business, that the proprietors may have speedy justice. [I. 94, p. 41.] March 20. Council of State to the Sequestration Committee in county WorDerby House. cester. Col. Dingley's petition represents that he is in great arrear STATE PAPERS. 45 1649. VOL. I. of pay for service in your county, and we hear that he has done good service during the late war, and got much in debt by raising forces last summer, when your county and the parts adjacent were in danger. Also that the sequestrations of your county are in your dispose, by ordinance of Parliament, for payment of the forces of your county. We commend Col. Dingley to you for retribution, that he and others may more cheerfully serve the commonwealth. [L 94, pp. 41, 42.] March 20. Council of State to the Generals at Sea or Capt. Moulton. By the Derby House. enclosed petition of Luke Lucy, merchant of London, you will see what is suggested concerning the ship Crower, of Reppon, in Holstein, taken by Capt. Rob. Hawkes, and now in his custody in Mount's Bay. The petitioner is a responsible merchant in London. Aberdovey, the port to which he was bound, is in great want of corn, having little but what is brought by sea. We have therefore ordered that the said ship and lading be discharged to go on her voyage. As the enemies' hands are very busy in those seas, we desire you to order a convoy for her, until she be out of their danger. We have ordered a certificate to be delivered in to us of his delivery of the cargo at Aberdovey. [I. 94, p. 42; 62, p. 95.] March 20. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. There is now in the Derby House. Thames the ship Whiteboy, freighted by the contractors for Ireland with provisions for Dublin, and they are to have convoy for provision ships. We therefore desire you to appoint convoy for her, taking also the Charles now in the river, laden with corn for Dublin upon the account of particular men. [I. 94, p. 43.] March 20. Council of State to the Sheriffs and Justices of Peace of counties Derby House. Suffolk and Essex, and to the Mayor of Sudbury. There have been near Sudbury divers riotous meetings of disorderly persons who have cut down timber belonging to Thomas Windham, of Norfolk, which may be dangerous to the commonwealth, as being apt to give a beginning to insurrections. We desire you to use the power which the laws have put into your hand, to preserve the peace of the nation; and if disorderly persons still tumultuously meet, to apprehend and commit them to custody, and take order that they may be proceeded against according to law. [I. 94, pp. 43, 44.] March 21. Order in Parliament that the information given to the House, as to the abuse in buying up the coals in the ships just come in, be referred to the Council of State, who are to punish the offenders, and prevent the mischiefs that may ensue. March 21. Order in Parliament, that the letter of Lord Chief Baron Wylde from Exeter be referred to the Council of State. March 21. Order in Parliament,-the House being informed that the serjeantat-arms has apprehended the printer of the Turkish Alcoran, licensed 46 DOMESTIC 1649. YOL. I. by Dr. Downham, and seized the books,-that the Council of State examine the matter, and either discharge the prisoner, or continue him in custody, and take proceedings for suppressing the books and the further printing of them. [I. 87, p. 30.] March 21. Order in Parliament,-on the report of Sir Hen. Vane, jun., from the Council of State, of a list of the fleet appointed for the summer expedition; an account where they now are, and when they will be ready to put to sea; an estimate of the charge of the whole fleet for the summer expedition, and the Council's resolutions (1) that four of the great ships mentioned in the estimate and formerly appointed for sea, manned with 1,000 men, shall not be set out, and shall only be ready to be employed on order; (2) that-whereas demand is made in the estimate for 23 merchant ships, manned with 1,650 men, in place whereof some of the State's ships are employed in this expedition;-so many of them as 1,000 men were intended to man shall be forborne to be set out, and only so many set to sea as shall bear 650 men; (3) that in consideration of the abatement of such 2,000 men, the whole fleet, which before was to be set out for six months, shall be continued for eight, which the estimate will bear, and that the four great ships forborne shall be proceeded with, and be in readiness to set to sea; also, on report of an estimate of the debts and credits of the navy;That kthe House approve of the setting of the summer's fleet as thus presented, and in settling moneys, will take effectual course for supplying the sums demanded in the estimate, for the year's service of the naval affairs, and at the times propounded. That the Excise Commissioners pay to the use of the navy 10,0001., in part of the moneys charged on the Excise for the 3001. a week on the arrears of the Isle of Ely and Croyland, and that the Navy Committee see this done. That the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall pay to the use of the navy the 8,0001. residue of the 40,0001. formerly ordered for the navy out of the 50,0001. to the Scots; and if, upon the report of that business now in Mr. Allen's hands, it appear that such 8,0001. ought not to have been paid by that treasury, then the same shall be repaid to the said treasurer, out of the moneys belonging to the navy, and the Navy Committee is required to see it done. That the personal estate of the late King, Queen, and Prince be inventoried, appraised, and sold, except such parcels as shall be thought fit to be preserved for the use of the State, and the Council of State to consider what parcels are fit to be so reserved. [I. 87, pp. 31-33.] March 21. Order in Parliament that all delinquents who have been members of either House, and all judges, officers, &c. in the common or civil law, and all serjeants, counsellors, attorneys, doctors, advocates, &c., and all bishops, clergymen, masters and fellows of colleges, hospitals, or schools, and also Humphrey Bennet, Esq., Sir Edw. Ford, Sir George Vaughan, and all other persons named in the fourth qualification of the propositions sent to Hampton Court, (except those included in any articles whereof they have the benefit,) pay one STATE PAPERS. 47 1649. VOL. I. full third of the value of.their estates, and other delinquents one sixth. Any person not yet sequestered, who conceives he is not liable to sequestration, and was not engaged in the latter war, to come in and declare his case to the commissioners for compositions before 1 July 1649, when he will be allowed to compound, unless impeached meantime. No promissory oath shall be imposed upon compounders, as a condition without which they may not compound. Persons who have compounded, and have concealed or undervalued any part of their estate, are to discover it before 1 June, or have it forfeited. All persons engaged in the latter war against the Parliament, and not in any former engagement, are to pay one sixth of the value of their estates, except those included in any qualification; those who have compounded are to pay the rest of their fines; and a sixth of their estates as well. Those who perfect their composition by the day limited are to be exempted from payment of the fifth and twentieth parts. [Printed, March 14, Nos. 27, 28.] March 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Countess Dowager of Carlisle to be committed prisoner to the Tower, on suspicion of treason, and a warrant to be issued to the lieutenant. 2. Major-General Mitton to attend to-morrow morning. 3. Mr. Smith, Navy Commissioner, to attend to-morrow afternoon. 4. Capt. Gibson to attend in the afternoon. 5. The Admiralty Committee to find out who have supplied stinking victuals to the navy, that such offenders may be punished. 6. The same committee to find out what masters and seamen have shares of prizes due to them, and how they may best be paid. [Also I. 123, p. 18, last two orders.] 7. Dr. Walker and Dr. Dorislaus to attend the Council tomorrow. 8. To recommend to the House that a commission for martial law be passed for the generals of the fleet, its dispatch being of importance. 9. Col. Wauton to make the above report to the House. March 21. 11. The Council to the several agents of the Irish assessment, Derby House. notwithstanding several letters written by the Derby House Committee, much money remains unpaid in, and thus the service is hindered, and the war drawn out at length, for want of vigorous supplies, and due provision. You are therefore to give notice to all commissioners, assessors, and collectors, to finish and pay in their collections by 20 April, when you are to appear and give in your accounts, stating the obstructions, that they may be remedied. [I. 62,pp. 100-102.] March 21. Council of State to Col. Welden. There being something conDerby House. cerning Plymouth garrison wherein we desire to be informed, we request you to attend us forthwith. [L. 94, p. 53.] 48 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 21. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Westminster. Report of Colonels Rich. Deane and Robert Blake, admirals of the fleet, upon a reference from the Admiralty Committee, that finding no sufficient charge against the master and mariners of the Elizabeth hoy which came into Falmouth from the revolted fleet, who have since been detained prisoners, but who voluntarily deserted the revolted fleet, they should be discharged, and the hoy detained. Report of the Admiralty Committee, on reference from the Council of State, that they approve the allowance of 3 lbs. of beef in lieu of 3 lbs. of pork, for the mariners of the fleet, for one day a week, according to the proportion of John Holt, the victualler at Portsmouth, provided the usual proportion of peas be made as allowed with the pork. The Navy Commissioners returned an estimate of the increase of officers' salaries, which was reported to the House by Sir Hen. Vane. [I. 123, p. 19.] March 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Beane and Mr. Lole, colliers, to come to the Council in the afternoon, and meanwhile not to sell any coals. 2. One of the masters of the ships lately come in laden with coals to come to the Council. 4. Reference of the petition of John Brownet and Robert Beake, captains of foot companies in Coventry, to the Lord General and his council of war. 5. Letters of encouragement and information to be written to Col. Jones, Sir Chas. Coote, and Col. Monk. 6. Letters to be sent to Hamburg in behalf of the Merchant Adventurers approved, and to be translated into Latin by Mr. Milton. 7. Sir John Davis, Sir Wm. Armyne, Lord Lisle, Earl of Salisbury, and Aid. Pennington, to be a committee to consider propositions and addresses made to the Council for service in Ireland. 8. The custom house officers who used to give passes to merchants to be sent for, to satisfy the Council why they do not give the passes as formerly. 9. William Williamson, of Liverpool, to have leave to send a small vessel to Wexford or Waterford, for redemption of those persons taken prisoner in the Elizabeth of Liverpool, and conveyed to one of those ports. 10. The business of Mr. Hawkins, who proposes to furnish fine clothes for the officers of Dublin, referred to the Committee for Ireland. 11. The petitions of Alex. Normington, cutler, and Thos. Bostocke, and other belt and bandoleer makers, referred to the Committee for Ireland. 13. To answer the Navy Commissioners, about the appointment of ships to convey troops from Chester to Ireland, that the Council does not consider their answer satisfactory, and they are to take the matter into further consideration. STATE PAPERS. 49 1649. VOL. I. March 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. To answer Sir H. Waller and Col. Whalley, that Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell has been appointed general of the forces, and if they have anything further to propound for that service, it shall be received. 15. Mr. Lisle, Mr. Scott, Col. Ludlow, and Mr. Holland, to be a committee to go to the Tower, and examine the Countess of Carlisle; the information now given in to be part of the matter on which she shall be examined. 16. Answer to be returned to the belt and bandoleer makers and cutlers, that if they like to furnish Col. Totlhill's regiment with belts, &c. and accept their payment out of the 20,0001. ordinance a month for Ireland, the Council will endeavour to get the money, and will give warrant for their payment. 17. The bargain for Mr. Hawkins' clothes for the officers in Leinster to be accepted according to the rates given in formerly by Messrs. Perkins, Tyther, and Bowes; and if hlie accept, a warrant to be drawn up accordingly. 18. The Admiralty Committee to send for the Navy Commissioners, to know how to secure the stores in the hands of those officers at sea who have had their wages increased, and what instructions should be added to those already given, for the better carrying out of the service. [Also I. 123, p. 20.] 19. Col. Walton to report to the House the opinion of this Council concerning the increase of wages for the officers at sea. 20. The Admiralty Committee to consider how guns shall be supplied to the second-rate ships. [Also I. 123, p. 20.] 21. Resolved, on a report of the state of the summer fleet, and an estimate of its charge:(1.) That four of the great ships mentioned should be set out, and manned with 1,000 men. (2.) Also only as many merchant ships as will bear 650 men, in lieu of 1,650, as proposed, some of the ships belonging to the State being employed instead. (3.) Instead of being set out for six, they shall be continued for eight months. (4.) The four great ships appointed not to be set out shall nevertheless be proceeded with in the hull, and tlhe carpenters' work, and the rigging of them got in readiness. [Also I. 123, p. 20.] Sir Hen. Vane, jun., to present this report to the House, and request the settlement of money for this year's naval affairs. 22. The Navy Committee to consult with Mr. Burrell how the slow sailing ships may be amended. [Also I. 123, p. 20.] 23. The customs' officers to give an account how passes were given, and why they are not given now. 24. The petitions of thle Armourers recommended to the Army Committee, with the opinion of this Council that in contracting for arms, they should give encouragement to our own rather than to strangers' manufacture. 35077. D 50 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. T. March 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 25. The Committee appointed to draw up -a bill concerning the militia of England and Wales to bring what they have prepared on Saturday. 26. The paper sent by Mr. Pury, concerning the woods of Downton manor, to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, and they desired to send a surveyor to see if the woods can be used for the present or future good of the navy. 27. The contractors for bishops' lands to state what it will prejudice the sale of the lands if the timber be preserved. [I. 62, pp. 103-112.] March 22. Council of State to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen. Derby House. There have been many letters to you from the late committee at Derby House, for promoting the assessing and collecting of the moneys for Ireland, upon the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-8, yet little progress is made; in divers wards no assessment at all, and in most, very little paid in. The condition of Ireland cannot bear these delays, and we are very sorry that this city should show so great a disaffection to a service of this nature, or that we should have to put forth power to compel what sense of duty should have effected. We therefore require you to call before you those who have not paid in their several sums, to fine the assessors and collectors, and to cause those fines to be forthwith levied, that the work may proceed with effect; otherwise we shall adopt such a course against you, as we desire you not to give us cause to practise. We enclose the names of the assessors in certain wards, against whom we require you to proceed. [L. 94, pp. 44, 45.] March 22. Council of State to the Commissioners of cos. Hants, Devon, and Derby House. Cornwall. To similar effect. The affairs of Ireland require that money to be paid in by 1 May, and we have commanded the agent to return us the names of those who shall not have done their duty, if, at that time, the money be not paid. [I. 94, pp. 46, 47.] March 22. Council of State to the Officers of the Customs and Excise at Derby House. Barnstaple. We are very sensible of your sad loss of many vessels, and of 11 in particular lately taken. We hope there is such care taken for the future that the seas shall be free for trade, there being a sufficient navy to go forth this summer to sea, and we doubt not but you will reap the benefit of their protection, and the revolters and rebels be disabled from further mischief. We have sent your letters to the generals who are to go to sea, and recommended them to take special care for preserving the trade and navigation. [I. 94, p. 46.] March 22. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that Dr. Walter Walker, Admiralty advocate, prepare the draft of an Act empowering the Admiralty judges to try, by commission of oyer and terminer, such delinquents as have been actors and abettors in carrying away any part of the fleet to the enemy, the : STATE PAPERS. 51 1649. VOL. I. last summer, or since, or who shall carry away any vessel de futuro, and such as shall steal any goods or provisions of the navy; and likewise to try all others who have committed or shall commit felonies in any ship or vessel, and all other offences pertaining to the sea. March 22. Order that Sir Hen. Vane send in an estimate of the charge of the fleet: with note that one for the fleet ordered by the House of Commons as a'guard for the summer's expedition, 2 Feb. 1648-9, was received, and reported to the House by Sir Hen. Vane 23 March. [I. 123, p. 19.] March 23. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Sir Hen. Vane, jun., reported from the Council of State a list of the fleet to be appointed for this summer's expedition, with particulars where they were, and when they would be ready; also an estimate of the charge, and the resolution of the Council of State. [See p. 45, supra.] He also reported an estimate of the debts and credits of the Navy. Also resolutions of the House of Commons, approving of the report for the summer's fleet, and promising to supply the sums demanded for this year's naval service at the times propounded, and their orders for payments by the Commissioners of Excise. [See the orders at ftull on p. 42.] Order that the Navy Commissioners give warrants to enter upon the books, in the respective yards, all persons appointed by the generals as pursers, boatswains, gunners, carpenters, cooks, &c., in the expedition of the summer's fleet. [I. 123, pp. 20, 21.] March 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give such rewards to the several officers, on their return home, as they shall think fit, but not exceeding the proportion mentioned in their report. [I. 87, p. 33; 123, p. 22.] March 24. Order of the Admiralty Committee that Sir Hen. Vane report to the Council of State that John Sparrow, appointed by them to be joined with Thos. Smith, as collector for prize goods, complains that he is hindered in his office by John Hill's continuing to act therein, and asks for a peremptory order for Hill to desist. [L. 123, p. 22.] March 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of the Spanish ship Sta. Clara, appointed to be reported by Sir Hy. Mildmay, or, if he be not in town, by Sir Wm. Masham, or by Alderman Wilson. 2. The bill of exchange from M. Augier, and the papers concerning the release of Capt. Greene recommended to the Navy Committee, that Capt. Greene and his companions, who would otherwise perish, be speedily released. 5. The Test now read for Col. Tothill to be shown to him, as the Council expects him to sign it before going over to Ireland. D 2 52 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. The letter from the mayor of Plymouth, with the examinations enclosed, concerning the taking of some merchant ships, referred to the generals at sea. 10. Officers recommended by the generals at sea to have gratuities at the end of their service. [Also I. 123, p. 23.] 11. The Navy Commissioners to enter in the ships officers recommended by the generals. 13. The generals at sea to take care of the island of Guernsey. 14. Col. Jones' letter of 28 Feb., and the enclosures, viz., a letter from Ormond to himself and his reply, and the declaration of the presbytery at Belfast, and a letter from Col. Monk to Mr. Frost, to be reported to the House. Also his poor condition, that the House may order payment of what is due to him. 15. The business of Ireland to be considered in the afternoon. 16. The letter from Mr. Strickland at La Hague, of 15 March, 1648-9, together with the edict or declaration of the States of Holland, forbidding the church ministers to meddle with foreign correspondence, either in church or State, to be reported to the House. 17. A paper concerning 'an Association of Hampshire and Wiltshire and referred to the Committee appointed to state and prepare the militias. 18. Capt. Thelwell's business to be considered on Thursday. 19. The Navy Commissioners to take care that money be provided for the victuals now ready for shipboard. 20. Sir A. Hesilrigge, Sir. Wm. Armyne, Mr. Martin, Mr. Robinson, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee to order concerning the preserving of timber. 22. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Martin, and Col. Hutchinson to be a committee to know of Col. Welden how the money mentioned in his petition may be obtained, and how the garrison of Plymouth may be secured, and put safely into such hands as Parliament shall order. 23. The letter of 23 March, from Barnstaple referred to the generals at sea, to take care of the shipping of the nation. 24. A letter to be written toBarnstaple, to say what is recommended to the generals about their losses. 26. The letters brought in by Mr. Milton to the senate of Hamburg approved, and Isaac Lee, Deputy of the Merchant Adventurers there, to be agent for their delivery. 27. Mr. Martin to report the said letters to the House for their approval. 28. The letter to the Commissioners of Excise and Customs at Barnstaple, about the loss of ships of that port, approved. 31. The paper given in by Sir A. Hesilrigge concerning the wants of the northern garrisons, referred to the Army Committee. 32. Mr. Milton appointed to make some observations on a paper lately printed, called Old and New Chains. STATE PAPERS. 53 1649. VOL. I. March 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 33. Sir Wm. Parsons to make ready for the Council to see the papers he has written on the claim of England to Ireland. 36. Masts to be sent to Plymouth and Tynemouth, for repair of defects that happen in those ports. 37. The value of 4,500 lbs. of bread formerly delivered to Col. Jones at his desire, out of the ship Satisfaction, to be repaid to the Treasurer of the Navy out of the remainder of the 20,0001. ordinance for Ireland, and a warrant to be given for that purpose. 38. The petition of Col. Ralph Welden to Parliament, annexed to his petition to the Council, to be reported to the House. 39. Col. Jones and Mr. Scott added to the Admiralty Committee. [Also I. 123, p. 11.] 40. Sir Hy. Vane, Mr. Scott, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Stapley to be a committee to confer with 'the officers, as to the safe sitting of the Parliament and Council in the summer, when the army will be withdrawn. 41. Test taken by Col. Robert Tothill, to be faithful to the commonwealth, without King or House of Peers, to obey the orders of Parliament, Council of State, or his superiors appointed thereby, to do nothing to prejudice the commonwealth, and to discover any conspiracies against it. [I. 62, pp. 112-120.] March 26. Council of State to Major-General Lambert. There is great want Derby House. of guns at Berwick; for supply thereof, we desire that the guns at Pontefract Castle, except two and one mortar piece, belonging to the garrison of Hull, may be delivered to such person as Sir Arthur Hesilrigge shall appoint, for Berwick. [I. 94, p. 47.] March 26. Council of State to the Navy Committee. A great part of the sumDerby House. mer's fleet are ready to sail. The usual course is that money should be sent with them for paying of sick men, &c. We desire that 1,5001. be provided, 5001. forthwith advanced, and 2001. for each of the three generals, that they may not be forced to lay out their own money to fit themselves for their going to sea. As victuals for the fleet are ready to be put on board, and only money is wanting for them, we desire it to be provided, that all the ships may be dispatched, whereof there is so great a necessity, in regard of the piracies committed upon shipping. [I. 94, p. 47, 48.] March 26. Council of State to the Lord General. Montgomery and HawarDerby House. den Castles in Flintshire may prove dangerous to the commonwealth if surprised by the enemy, in causing a diversion of our forces for their reducement, besides the expense of blood and treasure. We desire you to take care that they may be kept from surprise. Chirk Castle, the dwelling house of Sir Thos. Middleton, is also in danger; we therefore desire you to send for him, and order that it be also kept safe from surprise. [I. 94, p. 48.] March 26. Council of State to the Contractors for Bishops' Lands. There is Derby House. in the manor of Downton, parcel of the lands of the late bishops of Winchester, in county Wilts, a very great common, called the 54 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. Franchise, upon 500 acres whereof are growing good and young timber trees, oak, ash, &c. very necessary for building ships, the place lying within 16 or 18 miles of several sea towns. The trees are returned to you in a survey much overvalued, and therefore not like to be suddenly sold; yet, as they may be of much more use to be preserved for shipping than sold, timber being everywhere so much decayed, we desire you to forbear the sale thereof until further orders, we having appointed a navy surveyor to view them, and report thereon. Certify us how far the preserving that timber will prejudice the sale of the lands. [I. 94, p. 49.] March 26. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. To similar effect Derby House. with the preceding. We desire you to dispatch a man well experienced in those affairs to survey the timber, and report its fitness for the navy, and its present value. We have written to the contractors to forbear the sale meanwhile. [I. 94, p. 51.] March 26. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. That the generals Derby House. at sea may be fitted with necessaries for prosecution of the enemies, we desire you to order four fire ships to be fitted at Plymouth, and also some chasing sails, for want whereof the enemy (being themselves so provided) go from our ships at pleasure, when they attempt to give them chase. Upon accidents happening to the masts of ships, they are often forced to come in far from their station for repair, to their great loss of time. We desire provision to be made of masts at Falmouth, Tenby, or Pembroke. You are to enter upon the check, for this summer's service, such officers as shall be recommended to you by the generals at sea. [I. 94, p. 50.] March 26. Council of State to Capt. Nicholls, Governor of Chepstow Castle. Derby House. The mayor and commonalty of Bristol write that there is great waste of timber in the Forest of Dean, the only place in those parts where there is any timber for shipping, which is much decayed in most places in England, and should be preserved with so much the greater care. We are also informed that where the wood is cut for iron works, there is no care taken to maintain the copses for a future supply. We have appointed Geo. Bromish, Col. Rob. Berry, Capt. Robt. Bishop, Rich. Aldworth, Luke Hodges, Joseph Jackson, and Hugh Browne, Esqs., and Rich. Jones, iron master of Bristol, to take care for its preservation, and you are to assist them if they meet with any refractory to their orders, and either compel them to obedience, or send them up to the Council in safe custody, with the cause and proofs, that they may be proceeded against. [L 94, p. 52.] March 26. Admiralty Committee to Sir Hardress Waller. We referred your Derby House. letter, touching the Elizabeth hoy, which came from the revolted fleet to Falmouth, to the Admirals of the Fleet, and recommend you to take care that the masters and mariners be discharged, unless you, or the gentlemen employed by you to examine the master, &c., shall find anything against them worthy of their restraint. The vessel is to be secured according to the Admiral's report, which we enclose. [L 123, p. 22.] STATE PAPERS. 55 1649. VOL. I. March 26. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order to the Navy Commissioners to consider the resolution of the Council of State of 22 March, and to send in their report by John Holland, the surveyor. Order,-on complaint by Major-General Skippon, of depredations and piracies committed about Barnstaple, and on complaint from Guernsey of want of shipping and shallops;-that the Navy Commissioners certify what small oar vessels are or can soon be ready, to prevent relief being brought to Castle Cornet, and fit for securing trade to the mouth of the Severn and to Barnstaple, both infested by the enemy, for want thereof; also the number of men and the expense. List of five prize ships being fitted out for service; three of them oar vessels. [I. 123, p. 23.] March 27. 30. Week's certificate of accounts by the Commissioners of CusLondon. toms. Receipts, balance in hand, 19 March, 4161. 18s. lOd.; customs and subsidies within the port of London, 1,4431. 8s. 10Od.; in the outports, 4341. 6s. 10cd.; total, 2,2941. 14s. 6d.; Disbursements, 1,7751. 4s. 6d.; present balance, 5191. 10s. [1 sheet.] March 27. Order in Parliament,-the House being informed of a scandalous and seditions book, entitled, " The second part of England's new Chains discovered," which has been read to the House,-that, as it contains much false, scandalous, and reproachful matter, and is highly seditious, and destructive to the present Government, and tends to division and mutiny in the armny, and the raising of a new war, and to hinder the present relief of Ireland, and the continuing of free quarter,-the authors, contrivers, and framers thereof are guilty of high treason, and shall be proceeded against as traitors, and all that join with them. That this declaration be printed and published forthwith; that the Council of State take care for proclaiming and publishing such declaration; also find out the authors, printers, and publishers of the book, and proceed therein as they find necessary, for preventing tumults, and for preservation of the peace, and give a speedy account to the House. Also that the General find out whether any of the authors are employed in the army, and if so, proceed against them for attempting to raise a mutiny in the army. March 27. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider as to the present demolishing of Bolsover and Clithero Castles, and such other inland castles as they shall think fit. [I. 87, pp. 34-36.] March 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Hercules to be taken on for the summer's service, and 2001. extra to be imprested to the owner, and the Navy Commissioners to take care the ship is set out. 56 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) March 27. 2. The Lucy in Chester Water to be taken on for one of the merchant ships on that service. [Also, I. 123, p. 24, last two orders.] 3. Mr. Holland and Sir Gilbert Pickering to be a committee to examine some persons concerning the author of " New Chains discovered." 4. Col. Hutchinson, Col. Jones, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Holland to be a committee to report to the Council on propositions given in by the officers concerning Ireland, and to consider of anything offered by them for their service. 5. A message to be drawn up and sent to the ambassadors of Spain,-upon the reading of the petition of William Cann, Hugh Brown, and Joseph Jackson, merchants of Bristol, concerning the ship Joseph which was surprised and carried to Valencia-containing an account of the petition, and desiring that justice may be done. 8. Serjeant Dendy to make proclamation against the authors of the book called the New Chains, and to proclaim it in Cheapside, at the New Exchange, in Southwark, and at the Spittle. 9. The Lord General to order Serjeant Dendy to have a guard, drum, and trumpet, to proclaim against the authors of the abovementioned book. 10. A general warrant to be issued for apprehending the publishers of the book. 11. Serjeant Dendy appointed serjeant-at-arms to the Council. 12. Serjeant Dendy to attend within the Council Chamber, he taking the same oath as the secretaries. 13. The tender of Col. John Moore, for carrying over 1,000 foot and four troops of horse to Ireland, referred to the committee for Ireland. 14. The posts to be searched this night, for the books called the New Chains; Serjeant Dendy to make the search. 15. Luke Williams, living in Bermondsey Street, near to the Christopher, and William Saul, in St. Olave's Street, near the water gate, and Lieut.-Col. Gouldegay, near to Pickle Herring, summoned for to-morrow. 16. All letters found to contain the book called " the New Chains," to be stopped, and brought to the Council by the serjeant-at-arms. [I. 62, pp. 121-124.] March 27. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the petition of John Cooper, and others of Yarmouth, be referred to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty and Navy. Order that Solomon Smith, Marshal of the Admiralty, bring in an abstract of all prize ships and goods seized by Parliament, from 1641 until the date of the ordinance for commissioners and collectors to seize and take care of prize goods; also information into whose hands such ships and goods came, and by whose orders they were disposed of, from the death of Dr. Sammes until Dr. Clarke was constituted Judge of the Admiralty. STATE PAPERS. 57 1649. VOL. I. Order, to Solomon Smith accordingly. Order that Mr. Short and Mr. Pett attend the committee about the place of clerk of the check at Chatham. March 27. R. Coytmor, Secretary to the Committee, to the Navy Commissioners. The Admiralty Committee desire me to send the enclosed order, and a list touching some small vessels to be fitted for the service; likewise the result of the Council for entertaining two merchant ships. You are to take special care that the ship in Chester Water is fitted out with speed. [I. 123, pp. 24, 25.] March 28. Order in Parliament, on the petition of Col. Ralph Welden, that it be recommended to the Council of State,-upon conference with the Army Committee, the treasurers, Mr. Prideaux, and other members of the House of the western parts,-to consider the state of the business touching the 4,0001. formerly ordered for Plymouth garrison, and what other money is necessary upon changing the governor, for securing that garrison and town, and to report. March 28. Order in Parliament, that the governor of Plymouth fort and island be required to take order that Capt. James Bowden, prisoner in Plymouth, be offered in exchange for Capt. Hatsell, now prisoner in Jersey, and the Council of State to send to Plymouth for effecting the same. March 28. Order in Parliament, that 3001. be provided for Capt. Hen. Hatsell, in consideration of his sufferings, and for the relief of his wife and children, and that the Council of State advise with the Army Committee and members of the House of the western counties how the same may be raised, and give directions for payment. [I. 87, pp. 36, 37.] March 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Milton appointed to make some observations on the complication of interest which is now amongst the several designers against the peace of the commonwealth, and they to be made ready to be printed with the papers out of Ireland, which the House has ordered to be printed. 2. Sir John Davis to move the House for bringing in of the report of the proceedings of the High Court of Justice. 3. Mr. Holland, Mr. Scott, Mr. Martin, and Col. Jones to be a committee to examine Lieut.-Col. John Lilburne, Mr. Walwin, Mr. Overton, and Mr. Prince, concerning the matter contained in the declaration of Parliament of March 27. 4. The - to be referred to Dr. Dorislaus to give his opinion. 5. The gentlemen of the Council who have been abroad to be sent unto, on their return home, to attend the business of the Council. 6. Lt.-Col. Lilburne, Mr. Walwin, Mr. Overton, and Mr. Prince to be certified of their mistake, thinking they were (not) here upon a trial, but to be examined, and report thereof made to the House. .58 58 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. March 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. Col. Lilburne to be committed prisoner to the Tower on suspicion of high treason, for being the author, contriver, framer, or publisher of the seditious book called " England's New Chains discovered," &c. A warrant to be issued for his commitment. 8. Mr. Walwin to be committed also to the Tower upon the same charge. 9. Also Mr. Overton. 10. Thomas Prince to be committed on the above charge. 11. This commitment to be till the House shall hear the report concerning them, and issue further orders. 12. Luke Williams, William Saul, and Lieut.-Col. Gouldegay to attend the Council. 13. Also Mr. Atkins, of the Red or Golden Lion in the Poultry. [I. 62, pp. 125-127.] March 29. Admirals Deane and Blake to the Council of State. Having Westminster. desired the Committee of the Navy to furnish the ordnance officers with money to buy 20 pairs of pistols and 40 hatchets for every ship of the first-rate that shall go in the expedition; for every second-rate ship, 15 pairs of pistols and 30 hatchets; for every thirdrate, 10 pairs of pistols with 20 hatchets; and for every smaller ship, 8 pairs of pistols and 16 hatchets, without which they can do little service, we desire that you will order the ordnance officers that this proportion may be delivered to each ship. [I. 123, p. 27.] March 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Vane, Lieut.-General Cromwell, Alderman Wilson, and Messrs. Heveninghain, Holland, Lisle, and Stapley, to be added to the committee for Irish business, and to confer with Mr. Downes, on the contract for cloth for Ireland. 2. The contracts made at the Derby House Committee, for carrying forces to Ireland, referred to that committee. 3. The business of settling the militia to be considered next Saturday. 4. Messrs. Draper and Appletree's letter from Oxford, concerning delinquents there, to be reported to Parliament. 5. The Navy Commissioners to have the Swiftsure brought from Portsmouth into the Thames, and docked, so that Mr. Burrell may make his experiment upon her, in fitting her out to sea. [Also, I. 123, p. 27; Vol. I., No. 31.] 6. Notice to be given to the Navy Commissioners to order her to be brought up. 7. The contract with Mr. Downes, for 3,0001. worth of fine cloth for the officers in Ireland, referred to a Committee at the Star Chamber, who are to close with him before the order of the Council of State stopping the issuing of any more money; the cloth to be ready to be sent when ordered. 8. Mr. Hawkins' bargain to be accepted, and a warrant issued to Sir Adam Loftus to give him a receipt from the time of the estimate of the value of the clothes. STATE PAPERS. 59 1649. 1649. VOL. I. March 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. Sir Jas. Harrington, Alderman Wilson, and Mr. Robinson to be a committee for examlining the business as to printing the Turkish Alcoran, and Stevenson, the stationer, and Downam, the licenser, to attend Council this afternoon. 10. To report to the House that the 30,0001. appointed to be raised by the sale of the late King's goods, for setting out the navy, is not likely to come in time; and that, as the counties of South Wales were fined 20,0001. for their delinquency, there is 10,0001. now ready at Bristol, that could be used for setting forth the fleet, and be repaid out of the first moneys raised by the sale of lands. 11. The Admiralty judges to order the vice-admirals to bring in their accounts, and pass them upon oath. 12. Vice-admirals to give the same assurance of their fidelity to the State as the governors of castles and forts. 13. Some fire-ships to be built frigate fashion, for the winter service, and the Admiralty Committee to obtain estimates of the charge. 14. Mr. Peter's propositions for building frigates referred to the same committee. [Also, I. 123, p. 26, the last four orders.] 15. Capt. Wm. Neishfield, of Scarborough, recommended to the generals at sea, for employment on the northern coast. 17. Sir Hen. Vane, Alderman Wilson, and Messrs. Heveningham Holland, and Robinson, to be a committee on the postal service. 18. The letters of Mr. Thelwell, agent in Flanders, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to advise with Dr. Walker as to what is best for preservation of the English trade, and redress of those who have been injured. [Also, I. 123, p. 26.] 24. Capt. Smith's information against Glyn of Burford referred to the committee for plundered ministers, and Glyn to be prosecuted. 25. Capt. Smith to have power to leave Oxford with his troop, on any occasion to disperse malignants. 26. The declaration of the House concerning the books on Chains to be published in the market towns, and Mr. Frost to suggest the best way. 27. To report to the House that Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, Wm. Walwin, Rich. Overton, and Thos. Prince have been apprehended, and that it appears on evidence that Lilburne read the book called " England's new Chains discovered," to a great multitude of people, at Winchester House last Sunday, and solicited subscriptions to it, and answered objections against it; and affirmed that he, Walwin, Prince, and Major Cobbet would make good the matter in the book with their lives. That several fresh copies of the book were found at Mr. Overton's lodgings; and that when the four prisoners before named were asked by the Council whether they were the authors, contrivers, framers, or publishers, 60 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. March 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) they refused to answer, and disputed the Council's authority, and they have consequently been committed to the Tower. 28. Sir Wm. Armyne to report to the House that the Council of State have nominated Lieut.-General Cromwell to be Commander-in-Chief of the Forces for Ireland, and that he has declared his willingness to go, if sufficiently provided. 29. The several references of the House to Council, as to the posture of Scotland in reference to the commonwealth, to be considered next Tuesday. [I. 62, pp. 128-135.] March 29. Council of State to Mr. Draper and Mr. Appletree. Thanks for Derby House. your letter manifesting care to preserve the peace of the commonwealth. Considering the danger therein represented, we have written to all the sheriffs in England and Wales, to prevent the mischief that might come by the meeting of numbers of malignants, upon what pretence soever. As for Capt. Smith, we have given him power on occasion to go out of the county, for suppressing such meetings. We conceive there will be speedy course taken to put all the counties into such a posture that those ill-affected men shall not be able to bring their designs into effect. We have likewise written concerning this to the Governors of Oxford and Wallingford, with whom you are to consult. [I. 94, p. 54.] March 29. Council of State to the Governors, Bailiffs, and Jurats of Derby House. Guernsey. You desire direction about the alteration of the style in the civil proceedings in your island; the several Acts enclosed are a sufficient direction. We have recommended the safety of your island and the reducing of the castle of Jersey, to the generals. [I. 94, p. 54.] March 29. Council of State to the Army Committee. We hear that the 600 Derby House. pikes we wrote you to furnish the magazine at Hull, to be employed by Major-General Lambert, still remain here, for want of some person to take care thereof. We have therefore appointed Capt. Baines to receive and send them away, and desire they may be delivered to him. [LI. 94, p. 55.] March 29. Council of State to Capt. Smith. By your letters we hear of the Derby House. meetings of disaffected persons in county Oxon, and of your diligence to prevent the danger in that county, and how they would avoid you by passing into the next. We therefore hereby authorise you on occasion to pass with your troop out of county Oxon into any adjacent county, for dispersing any such meetings, acquainting the governors of Oxford and Wallingford with what you do herein. [I. 94, p. 56.] March 29. Council of State to Colonel Tothill. Some gentlemen in Cheshire Derby House. complain of the disaffection and disorderly carriage of your soldiers. Take care to see good discipline observed, and let them be content STATE PAPERS. 61 1649. VOL.1. with diet suitable to the money paid for it, viz., Gd. a day; we have written to Mr. Whalley that it be paid to the people where they are quartered, and not to the men, many of them having manifested great disaffection, and threatened to run to the enemy when they are transported; you are to inform yourself of their affections, and cashier the disaffected. Until the rest be transported, we desire you to take all care that the country may be no more burdened than can be avoided. [I. 94, p. 56.] March 29. Council of State to Col. Duckenfield, Governor of Chester, Peter Derby House. Warburton, and Roger Wilbraham [and Col. Brooker]. We regret the disorderly carriage of some soldiers belonging to Col. Tothill's regiment, designed for Ireland, whereby the people of the country suffer much vexation. It is their unhappiness that they are in the way to Ireland, through which the soldiers are sent, and where they have to stay until they can be transported; and though all they take be paid for, yet their passing through and staying for their passage is trouble enough; for among so many, some will be disorderly, and their officers cannot be in all places with them. We have now dispatched the colonel, and given him special charge to keep good discipline, and he has promised to cashier all the disaffected or disorderly. That they may be no charge to the country, we have ordered Mr. Whalley, for so long as they wait for wind and weather, or for shipping, to pay for each private soldier 6d. a day for quarters to the parties where they quarter, and not to the soldiers themselves. We have sent him money, and if that be not sufficient, upon their shipping away and the return of the account, we will provide more. You may object that formerly the State allowed 6d. a day, but the people had it not; that was because the officers received the money for quarters, and did not always discharge it, so we have now put it into another course. [I. 94, p. 58; 62, p. 122.] March 29. Council of State to Mr. Whalley. We are very sensible what Derby House. Cheshire must suffer were Col. Tothill's regiment only to pass through, much more when they make so long a stay, and are so disorderly. We shall now speedily dispatch them away, and meantime desire that the 6d. a day allowed for their quarter may be paid to the parties who quarter them. Tell all the officers to take care to keep good discipline among the soldiers, and make them content to receive convenient diet, and not to compel provision beyond the rate of their pay, more especially in this time of dearth. [I. 94, p. 59.] March 29. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that on April 5, they will consider the petitions of Capts. Guilson, Chappel, and others who claim prize goods, when Thos. Smith and Jno. Hill are desired to attend, with all their books and accounts concerning prize goods. The Commissioners for Customs are to write to their officers in the several ports and harbours, to notice what vessels employed in 62 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. the State's service come and lie in harbour, with the time they shall so lie, and the occasion, and inform this Committee. Mr. Wyan, Registrar of the Admiralty, is to bring in an exact list of all prize ships and goods, with the time when they were condemned, and the names of the ships, and of the captains and commanders that took them. March 30. Order in Parliament that the Speaker be empowered to sign letters prepared by the Council of State to be sent to the State of Hamburg, on behalf of the merchants. March 30. Order in Parliament,-Sir Wm. Armyne having reported from the Council of State that Lieut.-General Cromwell should be appointed to go to Ireland as Commander-in-Chief,-that the House approves thereof Order that Thomas Lord Fairfax shall be General of all the Parliamentary forces, both in England and Ireland; and that the further consideration of the forces already in Ireland, and of those now to be sent, be referred to the Council of State. [I. 87, p. 38.] March 30. 32. Order in Parliament,-on report of Sir Hen. Vane, jun., from the Council of State, that 10,0001. of the 20,0001. fine set upon the counties of South Wales for their delinquency may be made use of for setting forth the fleet,-that the Army Committee issue a warrant for payment of such sum as required to Sir Hen. Vane, for the use of the Navy. [Damaged, 1 page.] March 30. Order of the Admiralty Committee, referring the following letter to the Navy Commissioners. Annexing, i. Admirals Deane and Blake to the Admiralty Committee. The surgeons of the new frigates, carrying from 130 to 150 men, have no mate allowed. We hold it too great a charge for one man to undertake, considering casualties which may happen to the surgeon, and therefore entreat you to move the Council of State to order one mate to the surgeons of such frigates, at a reasonable salary. 26th March. [I. 123, pp. 27, 28.] March 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Mr. Frost to engage another clerk for the Council. 5-6. Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Hen. Vane, Lieut.-General Cromwell, Sir Jno. Danvers, Mr. Scott, and Col. Jones to be a committee for the civil and military affairs of Ireland, with power to advise with Sir Robt. King, Col. Hill, Sir Hardress Waller, and others, and to send for books, papers, &c. 7. Thanks to be sent to Mr. Lee, of Cheshire, for preventing a combination between the ministers there. 8. Mr. Frost to conclude with Mr. Smith as to buying 2,000 quarters of wheat in Sussex for Ireland. 9. Mr. Scott's report concerning Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly to be reported to the House. STATE PAPERS. 63 1649. VOL. I. March 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. Messrs. Holland, Heveningham, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee for entertaining propositions about money for the public service. 11. Stevenson, bookseller on Ludgate Hill, to be summoned for 4 p.m. 12. Mr. White, printer, to be discharged by the serjeant-at-arms, on giving security to be forthcoming. 13. Mr. Sexby to be paid by Mr. Frost the 51. which he laid out to the two gentlemen who assisted him in staying the Scottish Commissioners, by order of Parliament. 14. The petition of the mayor and aldermen of Poole to be reported to the House by Mr. Lisle. 15. The letter of the generals-at-sea, recommending Capt. Joseph Jordan as commander of one of the great ships to be set out, to be reported to the House. 17. Thos. Ross to be summoned to give an account for the printing of the Alcoran, which Stevenson, the stationer, received from him. 18. A report concerning the militia be made at 8 a.m. on Monday. 22. Capt. Swan's company to be paid out of the sequestrations in Kent, until some other way shall be established for their payment. 24. Allowances to be settled for a minister, surgeon, gunners for the garrison, and commissary of the stores at Dover, and the same entertainment as formerly to be paid to the governor, out of the sequestrations of Kent. 25. The report of the case of Sir John Danvers,-formerly ordered to be made to the House of Commons by the Derby House Committee, and omitted by Sir John Clotworthy-to be presented to Parliament by Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell viz., That Sir John Danvers, on 14 Dec. 1641, was bound for the Marquis of Winchester in 1,0001. to Geo. Phip, of London, for payment of 5201. in June 1642; that the Marquis, having by his delinquency, forfeited his estate, and thereby become unable to pay, upon an address by Sir John to Parliament, an ordinance was passed, 25 May 1647, for payment of the debt out of the sequestration or sale of the Marquis's lands; that upon application by Sir John to the committee in whose power such estate lies for payment, he was desired to forbear for a while, in regard of some extraordinary occasions they then had for money; that in June last, he again sent to the committee, who showed him an ordnance of 5 June 1648, whereby the Marquis's estate, amongst others, was vested in trustees for raising 50,0001. for Ireland, and no provision made for this debt, although provision was made for other debts and engagements of the said lands. [L 62, pp. 136 -140.] March 31. Council of State to the Lord-General. Sir Michael Livesey's Derby House. regiment, designed for Ireland, is quartered in Sussex, where they 64 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. are a great burden, both by their free quarter and their disorderly carriage, expressing great disaffection to the commonwealth. As their continuing there may produce some inconveniences between the country and them, we desire you to remove them to some place convenient for their transportation, if upon inquiry into the dispositions of the men, you judge them fit for service, which we much doubt; otherwise they may be disbanded. [I. 94, p. 60.] [March 31.] Council of State to the Army Committee. The governor of Dover Castle furnished 36 barrels of powder from the garrison stores to the forces that were employed for reducing the three castles in the Downs. You are to furnish the said garrison, which is of very great concernment, with the same quantity, as also with some match and bullet, powder, &c., to be delivered by Col. Sydney, the governor's appointment. [I. 94, p. 61.] March 31. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Navy Commissioners consider and report how, when, and where to provide the two months' victuals for the summer's fleet, over and above the six months' already ordered. [Also, Vol. I., No. 33.] Order that the Navy Committee consider the petition of Hen. Cowdall, and give reasonable allowance for his losses and charges in the service of the State. Order that the judges of the Admiralty adjudicate about the Charles, sometime belonging to Lord Inchiquin, and in case it be adjudged prize, confer with Dr. Walker, and consider the enclosed petition and demands of Robert Clarke, sometime her commander, and report what should be allowed him for his pains and charges. [I. 123, p. 28.] March? 34. Observations by offered to the Committee of the Council of State, touching the causes of the present decay of the cloth trade of England, in Germany and the Netherlands, with expedients for removing obstructions in that trade. The chief cause of the decay arises from the great quantity of wool and fuller's earth which have lately been conveyed out of England, by which, and the emigration of such a number of clothworkers, weavers, &c. to those parts, the manufacture of cloth has very much advanced among the Dutch. They have set up in Hamburg, and Altona., a small town adjoining, above 500 weavers' looms, and Hamburg has lately raised a very great sum, as a stock for setting up all sorts of cloth manufacture amongst them. Of late years, woollen manufacture of England has been sent over to the Dutch much falsified, which makes them more vigorous to set up clothing amongst themselves; and the new draperies, as bays, serges, Spanish cloth, kersies, northern dozens, &c., not being yet reduced to any rule for length and breadth, it is judged a great hindrance to the trade in general. The Dutch and other strangers have of late put the English arms upon the covers of their coarsest STATE PAPERS. 65 1649. VOL. 1. and falsest-made cloth, which they transport for Russia and other parts, thereby to lessen the esteem of the English cloth, and strive to fabric their own made cloth in all parts, after the English manner. This might be partly remedied by restraining the transport of wool and fuller's earth, calling home of such emigrants, and prohibiting their departing for the future, as without their skill and assistance, the Dutch can do but little. If the committee would also recommend the Company of Merchant Adventurers to the Parliament, for an Act to settle their government it would help much to repair the decays in trade; for then the company would not only be able to suppress the unskilful merchant, who has given all advantage to the stranger by debasing the staple commodities of this land, but likewise silence the strangers, in their several residences, from further questioning their constitution and privileges, granted under another government and not yet fully confirmed by this. [14 pages.] March. 35. Certificate by William Ryley, Norry king-at-arms, that the arms of Dr. Edward Richardson, of Ripon, county York, are azure, on a chief, or, three lions, heads of the first, and for his crest, on a helm and wreath of his colours, a lion's head, or, environed with a chaplet vert, mantled gules, doubled argent. [Copy, damaged, 1 page.] March? 36. Similar certificate that the arms of Roger Kenyon, of Parkhead, county Lancaster, are sable, a chevron engrailed, or, between three crosses fleury argent; and for his crest, on a helm and wreath of his colours, a lion sejant proper, supporting a cross fleury argent, mantled gules, doubled argent. [Copy, 2 pages.] March? 37. Similar certificate that the arms of David Bonnell, son of Thos. Bonnell, of Norwich, county Norfolk, are, or, a lion rampant within eight cross crosletts azure; and for his crest, on a helm and wreath of his colours, a demy lion rampant, or, holding a cross crosslet azure, mantled gules, double argent. [Copy, A page.] March? 38. Petition of Capts. Adam Bayner, Thos. King, and Owen, Cornet Rich. Morgan, Lieut. Wm. Rowe, Ensign Alex. Reeve, and Ellen wife of Cornet Chas. Love]l, now in Ireland, to the House of Commons, for an order for payment of their arrears from such a delinquent as they shall bring in, being reduced to extreme necessity for want thereof. [| page.] April 2. Order in Parliament-upon the report of Mr. Speaker that the French ambassador had been with him to take his leave, having been called home,-that the matter be referred to the Council of State. [I. 87, p. 39.] April 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. The ship with corn taken upon the Irish coast to be sent to Dublin for the forces there, assurance being first given to the officers and mariners who took it, that they shall be satisfied for their shares therein. 35077. V 66 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. D)ay's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The committee for Irish affairs to take care that the before mentioned assurance is given the mariners. 6. Col. Tothill to offer the same test which he has taken to every private soldier of his regiment which he ships for Ireland. 7. To write to Col. Jones that men and provisions shall be speedily sent, to enable him to defend himself until the main body of the army comes over. 8. Col. Reynolds to join his regiment, and take them to the water side for transportation to Ireland, for strengthening Col. Jones. 9. The same directions to be given to Col. Reynolds as to purging his regiment as have been given to Col. Tothill. 10. Colonels Moore and Hungerford's propositions concerning the recruiting of their regiments referred to the committee for Ireland. 11. Lieut.-Col. Farr to be recommended to the Lord General, for a commission as colonel of the regiment of foot now in Sussex. 12. Lieut.-Col. Farr to join the regiment of foot lately under Sir Mich. Livesey, and march them towards the water side for Ireland. 15. Belvoir Castle to be demolished, for safety of the commonwealth. 16. Mr. Martin to repair to the Earl of Rutland, and inform him of this vote. 17. Sudeley Castle to be made untenable, and Sir Wm. Constable and [lord] Chandos to see it done. 18. The petition of the two captains of Coventry, on behalf of themselves and the soldiers, to be reported to the House. 19. Alderman Wilson to make the report formerly ordered, concerning the Sta. Clara. 20. Messrs. Martin and Scott to be a committee to examine a man found with a letter discovering the desires of Col. [Charles?] Stuart's councillors in Holland, for raising money in London for Stuart's use. 21. Col. Lowe to be apprehended and examined why he is in town. 22. The letter from Barnstaple of 3 March to be sent to the generals at sea. 23. Major Clayton's petition referred to the committee for Ireland. 24. Capt. Hunt's referred to the same. 25. The committee for examining the abuses in the Charter House to make a report. 26. Gregory Kemp, Thos. Reynolds, and Rich. Clifton to be committed to the Gatehouse, for corresponding with the enemy. 27. The other man of their company not yet examined to be examined to-morrow by the Admiralty committee. 28. Thanks to be given to the persons who apprehended them, for their good affections. 29. The appointment of Dr. De Boate, as doctor to the hospital at Dublin, referred to Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell. 30. The ordnance officers to consider how the carriages mentioned by Sir Hardress Waller can be made serviceable for the guns at Pendennis castle. STATE PAPERS. 67 1649. VOL. I. April 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 31. Sir Oliver Fleming to attend to-morrow, as to sending to the French ambassador before his departure out of England. 32. Lord Grey, Col. Ludlow, Col. Martin, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee to consider the propositions given in by the serjeant. 33. A general summons to be sent to all the members of the Council to attend to-morrow afternoon. [I. 62, pp. 141-6.] April 3. 35. Instructions to Rich. Aldworth, Luke Hodges, Joseph Jackson, and Hugh Browne, Esquires, and to Col. Robert Berry, Capt. Robt. Bishop, and Rich. Jones ironmaster [gentleman of Bristol], for preservation of the wood and timber in Dean Forest; not to allow any timber to be cut without special license from the Council or Revenue Committee, and where wood is cut for the ironworks, the copses to be preserved; all opposers to be reported. [I. 62, p. 147.] April 3. 39. Order in the Council of State that the Navy Commissioners Derby House. consider a paper sent by the admirals of the fleet, and provide the number of men at the places therein expressed. [I page.] April 3. Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Venables. As you are willing and Derby House. have the means of raising a regiment of foot for the service of Ireland, which needs present supplies until the body of forces appointed to go thither can be dispatched, we desire you to endeavour to complete a regiment, and you shall have such encouragement as others that are taken on for that service. [I. 94, p. 62.] April 3. Council of State to the Sheriffs of Counties. By the enclosed Derby House. declaration of the House, you will see their sense of the libel or pamphlet therein mentioned; that people may not be corrupted and drawn from their duty by it, but be preserved from guilt, rather than brought to punishment for it, you are to take care that the printed declarations sent herewith are publicly proclaimed in the market towns within your county, as well within the liberties as without, upon market day, and then affixed in the usual and most public places, so that none may pretend ignorance therein, it being a thing of great consequence to the peace and safety of the nation. [I. 94, p. 63.] April 3. Council of State to the Lord General. It is of great consequence Derby House. to the commonwealth that Dover Castle should be safe against attempts of the enemy; upon conference with the Governor, we thought that three companies of foot should be appointed, for the garrison there, at Sandgate Castle, and Arteliffe Fort. Let the company of foot now under Capt. Swan, and lately marched out of Kent, return to Dover Castle, as one of the three, the foot formerly under command of Capt. Bethell, be put under Capt. Swan, and Capt. Swan's company given to Col. Sydney, Governor of Dover Castle. [I. 94, p. 64.] E 2 68 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 3. Council of State to Col. Tothill. Several counties by which your Derby House. regiment marched complain of the great insolencies and disaffection of many of your soldiers, who openly profess to have served the enemy, and say they will do so again when there- shall be occasion. Take care that none so affected may be transported; and for the better discovery of them, offer the same test to the officers and soldiers of your regiment which was taken by yourself, disbanding such as refuse it. [I. 94, p. 65.] April 3. Council of State to Col. Reynolds. Some horse are wanted with Derby House. expedition for Dublin, to strengthen the forces with Col. Jones, until the body of the forces be ready; a contract having been made by you with the Committee of Derby House, to transport a regiment of horse, we require you to march forthwith to Liverpool, to be transported to Ireland. As however many of that regiment have committed many insolencies, and manifested disaffection, we desire you to discharge all such; for their better discovery, offer them the test enclosed, and discharge such as shall not take it. [I. 94, p. 66.] April 3. Council of State to the Committee of Kent. The regiment of Sir Derby House. Michael Livesey, raised in your county in the late troubles, have now marched to Sussex, being kept undisbanded for that service of Ireland. To enable them to march to that service, we desire they may receive the same sum for their marching that you were to have given them for disbanding, and we have ordered them to return to your county to receive the money, so that thereupon they may either march away to the water side, or be disbanded. [I. 94, p. 67.] April 3. Council of State to the Sheriffs of Counties. Although God has Derby House. so manifestly owned the cause, asserted and maintained by Parliament, of the people's just freedom, and has twice, in two several wars, broken all the enemies' forces, and determined the cause against them, and brought the principal authors of our troubles to just and public punishment; yet such is the malignity of many men's spirits, and so far are they degenerated from true Englishmen or good patriots, that they cease not to contrive how they may again interrupt our peace, and embroil this nation in a new war, the misery whereof cannot but be apprehended with a very quick sense, from the fresh remembrance of what is but lately past; and it will be a sufficient motive to all that love liberty and peace, to put forth their utmost endeavours to preserve the peace of the nation. Many of these men, in divers places of the kingdom, have meetings for consultations at horse races, fairs, &c., under pretence of recreations, where their designs are laid, and their mischief prepared for a sudden breaking out. Knowing that last year's wars, and the insurrections in several counties had in great part their birth by such meetings, we recommend the case to you, and desire you to have a watchful eye upon such meetings, and take special care that nothing be there done to promote such designs. If your own force is not able to suppress such unlawful meetings, you are to call in any forces in pay of the Parliament that shall be in your county. [I. 94, p. 69.] STATE PAPERS. 69 1649. VOL. I. April 3. Council of State to the several governors of garrisons, to the goverDerby House. nors of Oxford and Wallingford, Captains Butler and Starke, and to Col. Geo. Twistleton, Hugh Price, Carter, Thos. Mason, and Thos. Mytton. To similar effect. Also we have written to all the sheriffs of England and Wales recommending the preservation of the peace of their several counties; but not knowing how far their power may suffice, we desire you also to have a watchful eye upon all such meetings and conflux of disaffected persons, and to take care to break them up, and let nothing be done that may tend to the prejudice of the commonwealth. If the sheriff desire forces from you, you are to give him assistance. [1. 94, p. 69.] April. 3. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. Sir Hardress Waller Derby House. tells us that there are near 100 guns at Pendennis Castle, but the carriages of most of them decayed, for supply whereof he wants timber out of the Forest of Dean; but there is there little or no elm, which is the most proper wood for that work, and besides the timber there ought to be preserved. We therefore desire you to consider how the said carriages may be best supplied. [I. 94, p. 73.] April 3. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the commissioners for the Navy and Customs report upon what grounds they have removed John Short, clerk of the check at Chatham. April 3. Order to the Navy Commissioners to dock the Swiftsure at Deptford, as Andrew Burrell shall direct, according to the order of the Council of State of 29 March last. [I. 123, pp. 28, 29, Vol. I., No. 40.] April 3. 41. Order by the'Admiralty Committee that the Commissioners of Customs issue letters of credit to their collectors at Scarborough, to pay Capt. William Neishfield, commander of the Fairfield, 471. 19s. 7d. for the freight and hire of his ship, taking his bills of exchange for the same on Sir Hen. Vane, jun., treasurer of the Navy. A like order given in June last to Peter Needham failed of effect, because Needham was forced away by the revolt of the governor of Scarborough, embarked with his books and papers for London in a ship of Scarborough, which was cast away, and all were drowned; therefore the bills of exchange have not been returned, and Neslield deposes that none of the money was paid. [1 page.] A pril 3. The Admiralty Committee to the collectors for prize goods. Capt. Peacock having petitioned us on behalf of himself and the company of the Tiger, that, although they were in consort with Capt. Willoughby in January 1647-8, at the taking of the Mary and Joseph, and afterwards of the London, they have not received their shares, we d'esire you to certify the reason thereof. [I. 123, p. 29.] April 3. 42. Admirals Robert Blake and Ri. Deane to the Navy Commissioners. Rich. Squire, Jonathan Pooke, and Jas. Pelsor of Lyme 70 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. have repaired thither at the desire of Col. Blake, to join the fleet, and we have directed them to go on board the Triumph; you are to issue them conduct money from Lyme to this place, and hence to Chatham. [A page.] April 4. Order in Parliament, referring to the Council of State the letter of Edw. Robinvan from Preston. Also the proposition of Capt. Mildmay, touching the pictures and statues. Also the petition of the well-affected inhabitants of Blackburn Hundred. [L. 87, p. 39.] April 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to inform the Spanish ambassador that Mr. Hickman, now called Lord Windsor, has lately gone to Flanders, upon a challenge sent him from an English gentleman named Griffith; and to desire him to use his best endeavours for prevention. 5. No petitions to be received unless signed by the parties to whom they belong. 6. The order concerning the prize corn taken at Plymouth suspended. 7. Capt. Playford to bring Mr. Utie, and the papers he took with him, to Derby House to-morrow. 8. Mr. Ross to be dismissed, with a monition not to meddle more with things of that nature. 9. The militia business to be taken first to-morrow. 10. Mr. Scott's report concerning Ireland to be taken afterwards. 11. Sir Jas. Harrington, Col. Ludlow, and Mr. Holland to be a committee for considering Dr. Chamberlain's propositions. 12. Mr. Foxley's proposition referred to the said committee. [I. 62, pp. 148-150.] April 4. Council of State to Major-General Lambert. The forces of LanDerby House. cashire are all disbanded, except the troop of Capt. Bamber, who was of Col. Fleming's regiment. He gives out that he is to go for Ireland, but he has no commission for it. We therefore desire you to disband the men, that they be no further burden to the country. When the troop was raised by the said captain, the horses were said to be taken from the country, without authority. If you upon the place find it so, and see cause for it, order the horses to be restored to those from whom they were taken. There is also a troop of horse of Capt. Carter, who was lately in Lancashire, whither there was an order sent to disband them, but they have marched into Cheshire, where they now are; we have written to Col. Duckenfield to disband them there, but as we do not know whether he may not move out of that county, we desire you to give order for their disbanding. [L. 94, p. 72.] April 4. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We require you Derby House. to take care for the rigging, victualling, and manning the St. Cleer, STATE PAPERS. 71 1649 VOL. I. the Galliot hoy, and Warspite, according to your report made to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 123, p. 29.] April 4. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Proposal by Cols. Deane and Blake to the Admiralty Committee, that two months' provision for this summer's fleet be magazined at Plymouth, Pembroke, Yarmouth, Portsmouth, and London, for 6,000 men. With reference thereon by the Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. [I. 123, pp. 29, 30.] April 4. Report of Thos. Smith and John Sparrow, Collectors for Prize Prize Office. Goods to the Admiralty Committee, upon reference of Captain Peacock's petition, for thirds of the Mary and Joseph, Mary of Antrim, and the London, seized as prize. We find that the Mary and Joseph is condemned to him, and his company alone, and not to Capt. Willoughby, who was in consort with him; and though it may be true that Capt. Willoughby ought to have been interested in that prize, yet as the examinations upon which she was adjudged, did not say anything to that purpose, she was condemned to Capt. Peacock, for the judges cannot proceed otherwise than according to the evidence before them; and it is the Captains' fault the examinations are not more full. Till Monday we had not the list to set out the thirds; before we pay the same (which is a very small sum, the vessel being a man-of-war of little value), tell us whether to pay the thirds according to the sentence, to Capt. Peacock alone, or to Capt. Willoughby, who is interested with him, but who makes no pretence thereto. The Mary Antrim was taken on 14 Feb. as Capt. Peacock gives in, and was wholly condemned to him, and has since been set out at Plymouth as a man-of-war, her appraisement being 3181. The mariners may complain of delay, but we, for their accommodation, sent to Plymouth for an account of the charges laid out there, so as to make up the account, and set out their thirds as soon as ordered. As for the London, it is a mistake in Capt. Peacock to say she is condemned, though her goods are; but whether Capt. Peacock and the mariners are interested in her taking is not in us to determine, she being condemned wholly to Capt. Willoughby and his mariners, for the reasons before expressed concerning the Mary and Joseph. We think, however, that Capt. Peacock and his mariners ought to have equal shares with Capt. Willoughby. It only needed the giving timely advertisement upon oath of the parties that seized her, but the goods being condemned, the sentence cannot be altered unless the suit should begin anew. It is in your power, when it is made apparent by Capt. Peacock and some of his company that he was at the taking, to order whether he should have thirds; but we wonder he should demand thirds, when he knows it is impossible they can be set out, the goods being but newly landed, and not sold and the ship as yet not condemned. [I. 123 pp. 30-32.] 72 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 4. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers at the Tower. Over Derby House. and above the arms formerly allowed, you are to deliver on board every first-rate ship going in the summer's fleet, 40 muskets or snaphances; to every second-rate 30; third-rate and the new frigates 25; frigates of the fourth-rate 15; and those of the fifth and sixth rate 10; with match, bullets, and bandoleers proportionable, the gunners indenting with you for the same as usual. [I. 123, p. 30.] April 4. 43. Admirals Robt. Blake and Ri. Deane to the NavyCommissioners. Westminster. Enclosed is Capt. Moulton's account of the victuals required for the Leopard; as you know the prejudice that will accrue if she should be forced to come into port for want thereof, we desire that order may be sent forthwith for supplying them at Plymouth or Falmouth. The supernumeraries borne on her all the winter made her number 200. Although order was given five weeks since for graving the Garland and Lyon, the work was only done last week, but Col. Willoughby has satisfied us respecting the delay. [- page.] April 5. Order in Parliament,-upon the report of Alderman Wilson from the Council of State on the paper of the Spanish Ambassador touching 50,0001. of the Spaniards, taken by the Parliament out of the ship Sta. Clara,-that the Council of State consider the whole business, and also the petition of Col. Manwaring and Huett Leute, and hear the adventurers to the Isle of Providence, and all other persons who make any claim to such money, and report. [L 87, p. 40.] April 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Warrant to be issued to the Treasurer of Ireland to pay Sir Hen. Tichborne 2001., as a reward for his services at Dunganhill; also another for 3001. on account of 1,5001. laid out by him for the service of the State; his accounts to be viewed and certified by Mr. Beeke. The test is also to be subscribed by him, and he dispatched away to his command. 3. Provision of wheat and cheese for Ireland to be made, and the Irish committee to dispatch some one to contract for them. 4. sVir. Bostock to stay any person at the post-house who shall call for letters directed to Edw. Browne. 5. The Irish committee to appoint some fit person to take up ships in Holland, for transportation of provisions and horses to Ireland. 6. The Surveyor of Forts to view those in the Isle of Wight, and certify thereon. 7. The account of things wanting in the several castles and forts in the Isle of Wight to be reported to the House. 8. The petition of Edw. Burrowes, gunmaker, for leave to transport some small bird pieces to Barbary, granted. 11. The petition of Mr. Harvey of Lyme referred to the Irish committee. 12. The general's letter concerning the employment of certain persons at sea to be reported to the House. [I. 62, pp. 152-154.] STATE PAPERS. 73 1649. VOL. I. April 5. Council of State to the Army Committee. It is of great conDerby House. sequence that the northern garrisons should be supplied with all things requisite for defence. The particulars contained in the enclosed are necessary, and we therefore desire you to cause those provisions to be made, and delivered forthwith to persons appointed by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, to receive and convey them to the several places for which they are designed. [I. 94, p. 70.] April 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Dr. Utie to be committed to the Gatehouse, for holding correspondence with enemies of the commonwealth beyond sea. 2. Mr. Scott to report on the petition of Lady Carlisle to-morrow. 3. Sir Arthur Heselrigge to attend to-morrow, with his report. 4. Also Messrs. Estwicke and Thomson, and the other contractors for Ireland. 5. The consideration of all loose troops of horse not regimented, referred to the Irish Committee and the Lord General. 6. To report to the House that there is a great want of money for the affairs of Ireland, and that some of their members ought to be sent into the city, to procure an advance upon the credits now prepared. 8. The fortifications of Plymouth to be demolished, the soldiers now there paid off, and the Lord General to put such forces into the fort and island as he shall judge fit. 9. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to report to the House that 1,3001. is wanted for payment of the garrison at Plymouth. [I. 62, pp. 156 -159.] April 6. Council of State to Lord Chandos. Order was given to make Derby House. Sudeley Castle untenable, but it still remains in condition dangerous to the commonwealth, if it should be surprised by any disaffected persons. We desire you forthwith to take care that it be put into such a condition that it may be neither a charge to the commonwealth to keep it, nor danger to have it kept against them. We have referred it to Sir Wm. Constable to see that it is sufficiently unfortified, and to appoint you a time in which it may be done. [L 94, p. 71.] April 6. Council of State to John Nowell, John Moore, and Hen. HIarDerby House. grevey. Similar order for Clithero Castle. The powder, amnmunition, and guns now there to be conveyed to Liverpool, and safely laid up. [I. 94, p. 70.] April 6. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that Dr. Walker consider the late Act and ordinances concerning men-of-war and other vessels trading with the enemy and where they do not agree, draw up an Act; also any amendments necessary in the late Act for encouragement of merchants and seamen. [I. 123, p. 30.] 74 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 6. 44. Admirals Ri. Deane and Robt. Blake to the Navy CommisWestminster. sioners. You having contracted for the Rebecca ketch to serve the fleet in this expedition, it is assigned by us to attend the Triumph and other ships coming into Tilbury Hope, as soon as they are fitted to go to sea; we desire order for her speedy victualling for 16 men for three months, the captain affirming that he cannot stow a greater proportion. For better enabling her to do service, we have added five supernumeraries, making her present number as before. [J page.] April 6. 45. Admirals Ri. Deane and Robt. Blake to the Navy CommisWestminster. sioners. The Council of State having ordered the fitting out of the Saint Cleer, Warspite frigate, and Galliot hoy, in lieu of merchant ships, we have appointed Samuel Howett to the St. Cleer, William Wheatley to the Warspite, and Rich. Pittocke to the Galliot hoy. As their being at sea is of importance, we warrant your desire forthwith to the master shipwright, for the carpenter's work to be done upon them; as also for the stores and victuals. We have authorised the officers to go on board, for the better hastening of them ~ out. There is some mistake about the St. Cleer; you offer her as a vessel fit to carry 16 guns, when such is not the case. Pray certify what ship you mean. [1 page.] April 7. 46. Act for raising 90,0001. out of 120,0001. required a month for maintenance of forces raised by authority of Parliament for the service of England and Ireland, for six months from 25 Mar. to 29 Sept. 1649; ordering the levy of sums specified upon the several counties and towns, and appointing county and town commissioners therefor; the proportions for the last three months slightly differing from those for the first three. [Printed, 57 pages.] April 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Estwicke and the other Irish contractors to attend next Monday. 2. The Navy Commissioners to provide a small man-of-war for defence of the coast about Rye, as they have suffered much prejudice about there for want of one. [Also Vol. I., No. 47.] 3. Messrs. Martin, Scott, Walton, and Lord Grey to be a committee for providing saltpetre, without making it at home. 4. The militia business to be considered next Monday. 5. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly to be reported to the House. 6. The case of the prisoners in the Tower to be considered next Monday. 8. Lady Rutland to have time until next post to acquaint the Earl of Rutland with the Council's order concerning the demolition of Belvoir Castle. [I. 62, pp. 100, 101.] April 7. Order by the Council of State to the Admiralty judges, to issue Derby House. a commission for appraisement. of the goods taken by the Antrim frigate, while in the service of the Parliament, from seven barks STATE PAPERS. 1649. VOL. I. bound from Munster to Bristol, and belonging to Rich. Vickris, Hugh Browne, Joseph Jackson, and other merbchants of Bristol; and upon security given by the owners to pay treble the value of the goods so appraised, in case of condemnation, to stand by the judgments of the Admiralty Court, and to pay what the goods and vessels are appraised at, or such salvage as the court shall set,-to order the collectors for prize goods at Bristol and Milford to deliver back such vessels and goods to the merchants aforesaid. [I. 123, p. 32.] April 7. Order by the Council of State for Capt. Peacock and his Derby House. company to receive their thirds from the capture of the Mary Antrim, now called the Tiger's Whelp, employed in the service of the State, which was condemned as prize, appraised at 3161., and reported upon by the collectors for prize goods to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 123, p. 33.] April 7. Council of State to the Committee of Kent. You know how Derby House. much the interest of the commonwealth of your county is concerned that the castle of Dover, and the forts belonging to it, should be in a safe posture. We have taken care for a sufficient garrison to be placed there, of three companies, and we desire them to be paid out of the sequestrations of your county, until further order is taken; also that a minister, surgeon, commissary of the stores, and sufficient number of gunners be appointed for that garrison; both pay and provision of fire and candle to be made out of the same sequestrations. Also the governor of the castle, Col. Sydney, is to be paid the same entertainment formerly paid to the governors of the castle. [I. 94, p. 74.] April 7. Council of State to Capt. Robert Bishop. Cornet Pinke and Derby House. other suspicious persons are lately come to Bristol, to be transported into Ireland, and have contracted with the master of a ship bound for New England, to be landed in Munster, for which they are to pay 10t. a man. Their ordinary discourse is nothing but bitter invectives against Parliament, and the manner of their living so extremely riotous that there is just ground of suspicion that they go thither to join a disaffected party, but fly from hence to avoid inquiry about a robbery lately committed in London, in which a great sum of money and many precious goods were taken from Mons. Le Mot. We therefore desire you to apprehend Pinke and his assistants, seize his and their horses and arms, and search them, and all trunks, boxes, &c. belonging to them, for money, rings, jewels, letters, and papers, and secure them and their persons until further orders. You are also to examine the master of the ship in which they were going, and if he refuses to give any account concerning them, to stay his ship until he does so. As they intend going away next week, you must use expedition. [I. 94, p. 75.] April 9. 48. " Act prescribing certain times to delinquents for perfecting their compositions effectually, under several penalties." [Printed, 11 Ipages.] 76 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to pay Mr. Simmons for cutting the seals. 3. Mr. Arthur's letter from Weymouth to be sent to the generals at sea. 4. Also that of John Tooker, collector of customs at Barnstaple. 7. Sir Hardress Waller to quarter some horse upon the Severn shore in Devon and Cornwall, to protect them from Irish rebels, and specially to take care of Appledore. 8. Wm. Fry's letter to Mr. Hill to be sent to the generals. 10, 11. The complaint against Mr. Porter for using seditious words to be reported to the House by Col. Walton, and he to be kept in safe custody at the Gatehouse, until order of Parliament. 12. The Earl of Northumberland's letter concerning the Duke of Gloucester to be reported to the House by Lord Lisle. 13. The case of the ship Sta. Clara to be heard Wednesday week. 15. The French ambassador to be furnished with a convoy if he desire it. 16. Mr. Prideaux to attend to-morrow, about Col. Welden and the town of Plymouth. 17. Proposition to be made to the contractors for Ireland;-viz., to furnish for the corn already brought into the Thames to be sent to Ireland, 5,0001., whereof 1,0001. to be paid to-morrow, another 1,0001. on Thursday, another 1,0001. on Saturday, and 2,0001. this day week; to be repaid out of the remainder of the 120,0001. after the former contract is satisfied, for repayment of which a warrant will be issued. The Council conceives this cannot prejudice them, as their whole sum for goods sent away is already reimbursed, and they are now receiving their money and interest. The service being of great concernment, it is desired that this proposition is complied with, otherwise Mr. Estwick will be expected to give his reasons for putting so much disreputation upon the ordinance for that 120,0001., as to say that 1,0001. could not be had upon it. [I. 62, pp. 162 -166.] April 9. 49. Warrant by the Council of State to the Navy Commissioners, Derby House. to keep Thos. Arkinstall on the ordinary as master of attendance, although he is chosen master of the ship Triumph going as admiral, it being the usual practice of the admiral, or commander-in-chief of the fleet, upon going to sea, to choose an experienced master to accompany him as master of his ship, and yet continue upon the ordinary. [Also I. 123, p. 34.] April 9. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order to the Trinity House to consider the petition of July Willis, and report what is fit to be done for the preservation of the lights at Dungeness, and for the relief of the petitioner. Order that the petition of Capt. Coppin of the Greyhound frigate be referred to the Committee of the Navy, more particularly as of late he has done good service to the State, in surprising the enemies' men-of-war, and rescuing vessels; Parliament having empowered STATE PAPERS. 77 ]649. VOL. 1. them to give relief to such persons as suffered for deserting the revolted fleet. [I. 123, p. 33.] April 10. Order in Parliament, that the report be made from the Council of State touching Lieut.-Col. Lilbourne, Mr. Walwin, and others tomorrow morning. [I. 87, p. 40.] April 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Wm. Armyne and Mr. Holland added to the committee for Plymouth; to sit to-morrow, and confer with Col. Welden. 3. The Navy Committee to consider the best way for better securing pirates taken at sea. 6. To write to Col. Monk to proceed with the trial of Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly, upon the evidence already obtained, as the council cannot determine the matter without reporting it to the House, where it may be very long, and there is great need of his service. 7. Sir Hardress Waller to confer with Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell about sending a person to Munster to do service there. 8. Warrant to be issued to the Irish contractors to pay 1001. to Lieut. Valentine Wood and others on account of arrears, but not to publish it, lest it draw upon the State a greater payment than they can make good. 10. Capt. Thelwell to march with his troop to Chester for transportation, the time elapsed to be forgiven him, and he to go on now as he should have done if there had been no interruption. 11. Capt. Norwood to be entertained for a troop of horse, at the rate of a month's pay and 12d. a day while they stay at the waterside, and transportation at the charge of the State. 12. Major Mathias Westmoreland to have his quarters paid at the water side for such men as he shall bring thither, and transportation at the State's charge. 13. Not to add any more money than already paid to Capt. Cleyton for service done by him. 14. The proposals from the Lord General and council of war concerning the service for Ireland to be reported to the House, with the Council's confirmation thereof. 16. The petition of Major Joseph Rigby referred to Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell. 18. The petitions of Messrs. Freeman, Powell, and Pain for messengers' places referred to the committee on attendants. 19. The complaint against Mr. Porter to be sent to Justice Manly, who is to take caution of him, and dismiss him. 20. Recognizance to be taken by Mr. Manly from - Clifford, alias Grasshopper, a waterman, for his future conduct, and the papers about his imprisonment to be sent to Manly. 21. Gregory Kemp and Thos. Reynolds, and the papers in the matter, to be sent to Col. Blunt, justice of peace for Kent, who is to take bail for their appearance next assizes. 25. Mr. Scott to report to the House the propositions brought in by the Army Committee. 78 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April I 0. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 26, 27. Col. Jones to write to the committee of county Montgomery to secure the castle there, and report its state to the House. [I. 62, pp. 167-171.] April 10. 28. Order-on the petition of Wm. Cann, Hugh Browne, Joseph Derby House. Jackson, and other merchants of Bristol, for restoration of their ship and goods taken at sea by one of the King of Spain's ships;-that Sir Oliver Fleming, master of the ceremonies, attend the Spanish ambassador and represent the case, and desire him to write to the King for the speedy release of the ship and goods, and that our merchants may not be interrupted in their trade, or anything done that may beget a misunderstanding, or hinder a good correspondence between the nations, which the Council desire, by all ways of justice and mutual friendship, inviolably to preserve. [I. 62, pp. 172, 173.] April 10. Council of State to Mr. Whalley. The convoy for Col. Tothill's Derby House. regiment having now come into those parts, we desire expedition in shipping the men for Dublin, that they may be there for safety of the place, if the enemy should draw towards it before the rest of our forces arrive. What arms are wanting shall be shipped from hence by the next ship of wheat, which will go in a few days. Tell us what numbers of ships and of what kinds are furnished there [at Chester]. The burden your country is under, by these unwelcome guests, is such that we need not say anything to quicken your care to dispatch them away. [I. 94, p. 76.] April 10. Council of State to Major-General Lambert. Morris and BlackDerby House. borne, lately in Pontefract, are now in Lancaster Castle, being taken prisoners thereabouts upon their flight. You are to send a strong convoy thither to bring them to Pontefract, and proceed to a speedy trial of them. [I. 94, p. 77.] April 10. Council of State to Col. Tothill. We take it well that you are Derby House. careful to cashier all the disaffected in your regiment, and doubt not but you will be able to complete it without entertaining such debauched people. The convoy being now come, you are not to omit any opportunity of wind and weather for transportation. The rest of your arms not fully supplied we shall send in a few days to Dublin; if there should be occasion of action meantime, Col. Jones will furnish you out of the stores there. On your arrival at Dublin, you are to obey the orders of Col. Michael Jones, the Commanderin-Chief of the forces of Leinster. [I. 94, pp. 77, 78.] April 10. Council of State to - - Alsop, Mayor of Plymouth. Many Derby House. prisoners lately taken at sea, and brought into Plymouth, have been let go by you, though they might have been a means to procure the better usage of ours with them, while we had some of theirs subject to retaliation. As we conceive this a great disservice to the commonwealth, we desire to be informed from you upon what reasons it was done, that if there were just reasons, we may be satisfied; STATE PAPERS. 79 1649. VOL. I. otherwise we desire that such as shall be brought in for the future may be kept in safe custody, until delivered by a due course of proceedings, according to the laws of the sea, or by such other way as Parliament shall appoint. [I. 94, pp. 78, 79.] April 10. Council of State to the Bailiffs and Justices of Ipswich. Thanks Derby House. for your letter of the 6th inst., concerning the dangerous and seditious words of Hen. Sherman, a surgeon of your town; insurrections and commotions usually begin, and are fermented by, seditious language. His language is of a very high nature, but whether spoken out of a habit of inveterate malice, or whether upon a surprise of passion and engagement in argument, as it seems by his answer, is a consideration which may mueh aggravate or extenuate his offence. You upon the place can better make inquiry into the general course of his conversation than we; therefore, we refer the whole matter to your consideration. [I. 94, pp. 79, 80.] April 10. Council of State to Mr. Whalley. We have ordered Capt. LumDerby House. ley Thelwell to march with his troop to Chester, to be thence transported to Ireland; you are to muster the troop, and pay for their quarters 12d. each man and horse, until wind and weather be fit for their transportation. We enclose a copy of his articles of agreement, but we are content to remit that which concerns the time in which they should have gone, and they may now be sent away the first opportunity. [I. 94, p. 80.] April 1 0. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that Barnard Smith, deputy collector to Mr. Bullock for receiving the profits of the lights at Dungeness, peruse the enclosed petition of July Willis, and satisfy her for his disbursements for such lights, or certify why he cannot. [I. 123, p. 34.] April 10. 50. Petition of Capt. Samuel Chappell to the Navy Committee. Was captain of the Providence, and at first, he and his 30 men were victualled and paid at the usual rate; but afterwards Admriral Rich. Swanley reduced his pay from 3s. 4d. to 2s. Gd. a day, to the loss of 51. His men were four months unpaid in 1645, loss 141. 8s., and his victualling allowance reduced from 7d. to Gd. a day, loss 11. 10s. 7d. Begs payment of the said sums. April 10. 51. Admirals Robt. Blake and Rich. Deane to the Navy CommisWestminster. sioners. The Triumph having come into the Hope, and we intending to repair on board next Saturday, we desire you to speed away the standards, jacks, grapnels and chains ordered for our ship and the rest of the fleet, and indent for them with our gunner, who will get the proper receipts. Col. Popham has added 10 men to the Hector, the master having found out a trim whereby she sails much better than heretofore, and we desire you to put victuals on board for them; also for the Nicodemus, which has but three weeks' victuals. [1 page.] 80 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 11. Order in Parliament that the pension of 2001. a year conferred upon Col. Owen O'Connelly by Parliament, and the arrears thereof, be paid out of the 50,0001. assigned to be paid out of delinquents' estates for Ireland. That the committee concerning Irish affairs sitting in the Star Chamber be required to see the order performed, and Mr. Scott take special care thereof. April 11. Order in Parliament that a sufficient number of ships be constantly employed upon the Irish coast, at the command of the General of the Land Forces in Ireland, and that the Council of State and the Admirals at Sea see it performed. That the victualling the winter guard for Ireland be referred to the Council of State, and the disposing of prizes taken on the Irish coast be eflected, by commissions or other ways, for advancing the service, subject to an account to the Admiralty of England. That effectual provision be made for maimed soldiers during their lives, and for the widows and orphans of those slain in the service, and that one or more hospitals be prepared at Dublin or elsewhere, for sick and lame soldiers. That the Council of State consider and present to the House the most effectual way how provision may be made, according to the last resolution. That a competent train of artillery, with arms both for horse and foot, iron, ammunition, &c., be provided for that service. That they consider of the said train of artillery and the particulars of it. That such backs, breasts, and pots as are wanting be provided for every troop who shall be employed in the service, and transported to such place as the Commander-in-Chief shall direct. That they treat with the officers of the forces that are to go to Ireland, upon what terms the arms, horse, and furniture may be continued and maintained. That they confer with the officers as to sending over recruits of horse and men, as occasion shall require. [I. 87, pp. 41, 42.] April 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The papers brought in by Mr. Scott to be sent to the Lord General, who is to be informed that the parties therein mentioned have been examined by Alderman Atkins, and are now confined in the Counter in London. 3. The committee which drew the Act for the militia to prepare names of commissioners for the several counties, not naming above 21 for the largest county, and not under five for the least. 4. The members of Council to give in to the militia committee such names of persons as they think fit. 5. The petition of Capt. Palmes and others, concerning the great sufferings of some English soldiers in the French service, recommended to the French Ambassador. 6. The pass for the French Ambassador's goods to be signed and delivered, and Sir Oliver Fleming to inform him that this Council STATE PAPERS. 81 1649. VOL. I. has done all in their power; and that, as a pass for his horses can only be granted by Parliament, he must address them for it. 8. Mr. Holland to attend and take charge of the goods of the late King, to be brought in by Sir John Hippesley, and direct where they may be placed in the public wardrobes. 9. A declaration to be drawn and brought in against such as shall conceal any of the late King's goods. 10. Mr. Ryder, saddler, near St. Clement's church in the Strand, to attend to-morrow. 11. Mr. Scott, and the rest of the committee appointed to examine Lady Carlisle, to bring in their report next Friday. [I. 62, pp. 174 -176.] April 11. Order of the Council of State to redeliver to Mr. Cooper and Derby House. other owners of a Yarmouth crayer, lately rescued by Capt. Penn, of the Assurance frigate, the crayer and the goods therein, upon their paying an eighth part for salvage, which the late Act for the encouragement of seamen allows the rescuers. [I. 123, p. 34.] April 11. Council of State to the sheriffs, of cos. Cambridge and HuntingDerby House. don. There being 22 seamen marching towards London, as volunteers to serve for this summer's expedition in the Star frigate, one of them was murdered upon or near to Newmarket Heath, a pistol being fired upon him without provocation, by one on horseback, in the company of others, who said himself that he was an Irishman. Some of the said company repaired to you, to send hue and cry after him, that he might be taken and brought to justice, but found no great readiness in you to send forth the hue and cry, nor such fruit as we wish, in apprehending of the murderers. We require you to cause diligent search to be made in all places of your jurisdiction, for their apprehension, being much unsatisfied there should be any omission in such a case, or the least contribution to the escape of them who are guilty of murder, aggravated in the perpetrators with so much malice to the cause of the commonwealth. [L 94, p. 81.] April 11. Council of State to Sir John Hippesley. There are several things Derby House. of value in your hands that belonged to the late King; you are to bring them to Derby House to-morrow, and deliver them to Mr. Frost, secretary to this Council, to be delivered over to such as the Committee of the Revenue shall appoint. [I. 94, p. 83.] April 11. Council of State to Col. Horton and Philip Jones. Being inDerby House. formed that there was ]0,0001., part of the fine of South Wales, ready, and that it would have been at Bristol before this, and there being a most pressing necessity of immediately putting the fleet to sea for this summer's service, and the ships being readly to go except for money to put their provisions on board;-we recommended to the House to borrow this money from that service to which it was first appointed, to serve this present exigency, to be repaid by the moneys designed for this service, but not yet ready. In pursuance thereof, 35077. F 82 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. a wagon with convoy was sent to Bristol, by the treasurer of the army, to bring up the money; but none of it has yet come to Bristol, nor will until the 10th May, which is a very great disappointment. We have appointed the wagon and convoy to continue at Bristol until the money arrives, the charge of which must be borne by those through whose fault the disappointment comes. We desire you to use all possible diligence to get that money forthwith to Bristol. [L. 94, p. 84.] April 12. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference of the petition of Capt. Penn to the Navy Commissioners, to certify what may be done according to the ordinary way; and if there is no ordinary way therein, to certify what has been formerly done in such cases in an extraordinary way, by means of a gratuity, or otherwise. [I. 123, p. 35; Vol. I., No. 50.] April 12. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Council of Derby House. State, by their order of 29 March last, directed that five ships should be built frigate fashion, and referred to us the drawing up of an estimate of the charge, and the giving orders necessary. We have therefore decided that the first,-a third rate, to be admiral for the winter guard in the Irish sea, and to carry 44 pieces of ordnance,be built at Deptford, by Mr. Pett, senior; another of the same rate by Christopher Pett, at Woolwich; other three of the rate of the new frigate lately built, one by Mr. Pett, senior, at Deptford, one at Portsmouth by Mr. Eastwood, and one at Woolwich, by Mr. Burrell. We desire your order to the builders to present models of such frigates, and to take care that provision for the building be made; and you are to draw an estimate of the whole charge, and transmit it to us for presentation to the Council of State. As it has also been referred to us to consider what order is fit to be given for the disposal of the prisoners taken at sea by the State's ships, and sent on shore by the generals of the fleet, we desire ' you to certify us what has been usual in like cases heretofore, with your opinion thereon. [I. 123, p. 35.] April ] 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Power to be given to -- to search for malignant persons lying about Gravesend to gain passage to foreign parts, and seize them, and their letters, papers, &c., which may be prejudicial to the state. 4. To write a letter to Sir Chas. Coote, concerning Lieut.-Col. O'Connelly, similar to that to Col. Monk of the 11th inst., with the desired alteration. 7. The clauses for amendment of the Act for encouragement of seamen to be reported, and the House informed that the generals of the fleet are very unwilling to go to sea until these are inserted. 8. Mr. Frost to ascertain to whom a letter can be written in Turkey, as agent to the Grand Seignior, on behalf of the prisoners at Algiers. STATE PAPERS..83 1649. VOL. I. April 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. The Committee who examined the Countess of Carlisle to send in their report next Monday, those members present to take notice, and the others to have notice sent. 10. No order can be given for Dr. Williams to reside in Shrewsbury, as requested by the governor there. 11. Sir Hen. Mildmay to confer further with a gentleman who has knowledge of a design against the commonwealth, put down the evidence, and bring it to the Council. 13. Col. Reynolds' letter concerning his regiment referred to the Committee for Irish Affairs. 14. Sir Oliver Fleming to perform what civilities he thinks fit to the French Ambassador, now upon his return to France. 15. Capt. Holden's dispatch concerning the taking of some ships upon the Irish seas referred to the Admiralty Committee. 16. To write to Mr. Strickland that Parliament will send Ambassadors to the States, with whom he may advise, they being fully instructed in the points of his letter. 17. The Committee appointed to bring in the instructions for the Ambassadors to the States of the United Provinces to make their report next Tuesday. 18. The letter from the Governor of Weymouth to be sent to the generals at sea, to take care to give convoy to the ships bound for Newfoundland. [Also 1. 123, p. 37.] 19. To write to the governors of cos. Salop and Chester, as has been done to Bristol, to arrest Cornet Pike. 20. The Act prepared concerning prize goods to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton. 23. Notice to be sent to the Lord General to remove the soldiers from Whitehall, so that the House may be prepared for the Council of State, according to the order of Parliament. [I. 62, pp. 180 -184.] April 13. Council of State to the Deputy Governor of Dover Castle. The Derby House. generals at sea write that 13 prisoners, taken by Capt. Coppin of the Greyhound, were sent to you to be kept in safe custody, and that you refused to receive them, whereby they have been set at liberty without trial or other proceedings, which is a disservice to the commonwealth. You are therefore to receive and examine them, and certify their nature and quality, that order may be taken to transmit them to London, to be proceeded against according to justice. Meantime we shall take order that while they continue there, they shall be no charge to that garrison. [I. 94, p. 85.] April 13. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. The French AmbasDerby House. sador is returning into France, and has asked the master of the ceremonies for a ship. You are to order some fit ship to transport him, his retinue, &c., into France. [I. 94, p. 86.] F 2 84 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 13. Council of State to the Mayor of Bristol Captain Fearmes, of Derby House. the President frigate, informs us of a great abuse to the master and divers of the company of his ship, and therein an insufferable affront to the authority of Parliament, by John Knight, of Bristol, who calls them Parliament dogs, and Parliament rogues, &c., many others approving those virulent speeches. Also that you refused to take a bark into your custody, taken by Capt. Fearmes, and sent to Bristol. The commonwealth cannot be preserved in peace if these attempts upon its authority be suffered to pass unpunished. You are therefore to call Knight before you, and examine into the abuse, and see that he is punished as his offence deserves. You are also to take care of the bark, or any other prize brought in, until officers specially appointed shall take them in charge, and to preserve peace and maintain the authority of Parliament, by punishing malignity and disaffection. [I. 94, p. 87.] April 13. Council of State to Col. Blunt. One Bird, formerly a commander DerbyHouse. in the King's army, keeps an inn at Gravesend, where there is frequent resort of disaffected persons, particularly Cols. Washington and Legge, and much plotting, and many young men sent thence into Holland, to the eldest son of the late King. We are also informed that there is a bridge at the same house, by which men are sent abroad in a secret way, which may prejudice the State, and is against the order of the government of Gravesend. You are to informn yourself of the condition and affection of this person, and whether any bridges besides the common bridge of the town should be allowed to stand, whereby persons are secretly conveyed abroad without showing their passes. [1. 94, p. 88.] April 13. Council of State to the Judges of the Admiralty. It has been Derby House. reported by the Admiralty Committee that Jno. Wilcox, merchant of Bristol, who lately had some grocery and mercery wares, amounting to 1201., seized on the Angel ship riding in Bristol road, bound for Youghall or Dublin, by Cap. Fearmes, of the State's service, should, for his sufferings for and affection to the State, have the same relief as was lately ordered by the Council to the merchants of Bristol. We require you,-upon security given by Wilcox to pay treble the value of his goods so seized, in case of condemnation, and to abide by the judgment of that court in paying what shall be decreed for salvage or otherwise,-to order the collectors for prize goods at Bristol to deliver back such goods. [I. 123, p. 36.] April 13. Admiralty Committee to Thos. Smith and Jno. Hill, late collectors of prize goods. We gave you order to attend us on Thursday next, but it being a day set apart for public humiliation, we require your attendance on Wednesday, to answer several petitions for shares in prize goods. [I. 123, p. 36.] STATE PAPERS. 85 1649. VOL. I. April 13. 51. Admirals Rich. Deane and Robt. Blake, to the Navy CornWestminster. missioners. Rich. Allen having been approved of by the Master of Surgeons' Hall, as fit to undertake the charge of a surgeon in the fleet going forth, we desire order for his imprest money for furnishing his chest. [I page.] April 13. 52. Admirals Rich. Deane and Robt. Blake to the Navy CommisWestminster. sioners. We wrote you to hasten the furnishing of the Triumph, &c. with chains, grapnels, and colours, but as we have not received any answer, we desire you to certify what are in readiness, and sent on board the Triumph and other ships in the Hope or at Chatham. [34 pages.] April 13. 53. Princess Sophia to her brother Prince Rupert. We have no news about "Rupert the devil" except what comes out in print. My brother the Prince Elector is here, and cares no more for those cursed people in England, for he has done his duty to the King, which he might have avoided, as his affairs require him at Cleves. The Scotch Commissioners are here also, and bring every day some new proposal to the King, full of impertinency. They would not that he should keep any honest man about him; they are in great favour with the Princess of Orange, who declares much for the Presbyterians, and says Percy is the honestest man the King has about him. [Holograph, French, 2 pages. Endorsed: Sophia to Rupert, intercepted.] April 13. 54. Princess Sophia to Prince Maurice. The Prince Elector is here, and is now altogether, as we are, against the knaves; he will soon go to his country. Peace in France is made. My brother Edward has taken no employment. Prince Ratzevil is deadly sick in Poland; it is said Marquis Gonzaga has poisoned him. The States have forbidden all their ministers to pray for kings in the churches, but the French will not desist. With note of compliment from Charles Louis, Elector Palatine. [Holograph, German, 2 pages, similarly endorsed.] April 13. 55. Translations of the above two letters. [2 pages, endorsed by Bradshaw.] April 14. Order in Parliament that Col. Temple's propositions for prevention of the export of gold or other coin, and the business of melting down coin, be referred to the Council of State, to prevent abuses therein and damage thereby. April 14. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider the paper presented to the House concerning the coining of gold brought in a ship lately come from Guinea, for the better advancing of trade, and that the governor or some other of the Guinea Company be required to attend the Council of State this afternoon thereon. [I. 87, pp. 42, 43.] 86 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. April 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Notice to be given by Sir Wm. Armyne and Sir Hen. Mildmay to the Earl of Lincoln, that the brick keep belonging to Tattershall Castle is to be demolished, that he may do it in such a manner that the materials may be preserved for his own use. 2. The troop under Col. Rosseter, and in the pay of county Lincoln, to be disbanded. 4. So much of the letter sent from abroad as concerns the affairs of the sea referred to the generals at sea. 6. 5001. to be advanced for the use of this Council out of the public revenue, and Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Holland to take care of it. 7. Any two of the collectors for prize goods to have power to sell perishable prize goods. 8. The petition sent to the Spanish Ambassador, and by him to this Council, referred to Dr. Walker, who is to confer thereon with the Admiralty judges. 9. This Council to endeavour to get a reading of the Bill to kbe brought in by Sir Hen. Vane, to amend the act for encouragement of seamen. 10. To write to Dr. Hill, master of Trinity House, Cambridge, that such students of that society as are willing to go in the summer's fleet may not be prejudiced in their election to fellowships to be made about Michaelmas. 11. The Navy Commissioners to consider of two small ships to be employed in the Thames, to wait upon vessels coming in or going out, and prevent the import or export of prohibited goods. [Also I. 123, p. 38; and Vol. I., Nfo. 56.] 12. Aldermen Wilson and Pennington, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Heveningham, and Mr. Lisle to be a committee to confer with Sir Jno. Wollaston and others, on the best way of preventing the melting down of coin and transporting silver. 13. The Lord General to consider the best use that may be made of Capt. Carter's troop, lately belonging to Cheshire, with reference to the service in Ireland. 14. The information by Lawrence Smith against Whitchen, keeper of the Dog tavern in Newgate, referred to the Lord Mayor. 15. The petition of Wm. Knight for an exchange referred to the Lord General. [I. 62, pp. 185-188.] April 14. Council of State to the Committee of Hants. We have received Derby House. a copy of your votes at Winton on the 5th instant, and thank you for your care for the peace of your county, and for prevention of danger from such persons. Take special care that all Papists and delinquents in your county be forthwith disarmed, have a watchful eye upon the motions of the disaffected party, and suppress any disturbance in its infancy. [I. 94, p. 89.] April 14. Order of the Council of State to [the Collectors for Prize Goods] Derby House. for Francis Harvey, of Lyme, merchant, to receive the third of the STATE PAPERS. 87 1649. VOL. I. value of the Concord frigate and her goods; it appearing by several certificates of Jonas Reeve, captain of the Elizabeth frigate, employed in the service of the Parliament, that the said frigate having surprized the Concord of Flushing at sea, with divers wares, merchandize, &c. bound to Waterford to the rebels in Ireland, and since adjudged in the Admiralty Court to be lawful prize, Harvey, at the request of the said captain and crew, for their relief, paid to every of them their equal third parts of such prize. [I. 123, p. 37.] April 14. Order of the Admiralty Committee that it be reported to the Council of State that the Henrietta Maria is fit to be employed in the service, and that the Navy Commissioners be ordered to fit her accordingly, and consider of the charge expended on her. With note that this was sent in by Sir H. Vane, junr. [I. 123, p. 37.] April 15. Levant Company to Sir Thos. Bendisb, Ambassador at ConstanLondon. tinople. We have received all your letters except one, and are satisfied of your vigilancy in our affairs, amidst your continued troubles, as well by the uncivil contests of the factors, as by the opposition and encroachments of the ministers of the State, and the late alteration of Government, which you were not in a capacity to remedy, before the removal of Sir Sackville Crow (our adversary indeed, but more immediately yours), and before you had wrought out your establishment (which we looked upon as the first step to our own security and welfare). We are sensible how many disturbances have succeeded that, especially by the insolent demeanour of our own factors at Smyrna, which we have much cause to resent, and now more especially upon view of your care for their better regulation, by ordering their registry of bargains and money in Cancellaria, their more exact leviation of brokes, and their seasonable shipping and landing of goods; all which being hitherto neglected by the consul, we pray you again to mind him of putting the same in execution, as we are no way satisfied with the arguments to the contrary. In cases of this nature, where you enjoin any consul to perform aught in the collection of brokes, punishment of offenders, &c., and advise us thereof, we look upon it as a sufficient discharge of your care, and shall lay the blame of non-execution upon the consul, of whom we must expect due performance, or else satisfaction from his security here. We write only as an answer to your query and not to diminish your necessary influence upon the other factories. As for delinquencies at Constantinople, and the necessity of exemplary justice on such as John South (whose exorbitant deportment towards you we are sorry and even ashamed to hear), as it is in your power to see us righted, so it is left to you to do what conduces to your own honour, and our advantage in the support of the trade. We shall not countenance the least incivilities in him or any 88 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 15. other, but shall maintain your actions and not listen to contrary reports. In the case of Mr. Lancelot, if you weigh with indifferency what we have done, you will acquit us of laying the least dishonour upon you. It is true that-the consul at Smyrna having intimated to us a report of your action about the ships,-we thanked you for it if true, not being confidently assured,-in respect of the uncertainty of Capt. Wild's relation, the want of information thereof from yourself or any other at Constantinople, and a seeming contradiction thereto from Mr. Lancelot,-whether it were true or false. We were so civil as to make yourself judge, by giving you a copy of what we had from Lancelot, which, although not usual, we did out of respect, and therefore no just collection can be made that we regarded more that accusation from him than your action, of which we had no sooner advice from you than full satisfaction. What we have since done in relation to Mr. Lancelot is what we could not deny to any one, namely, to order that if any part of his estate were sequestered there for want of an account from him, the same might be restored now that we have that account. Yet we should be very glad that it and all former accounts of the treasurers at Smyrna were surveyed exactly, according to your former intention. Althouah we minded you of a particular view of their accounts from 5 August 1647, in regard of information we had of the short entries of sundry ships about the same time consigned to that house, yet we meant not to limit you to that only; and considering how great cause there is, we desire the same may be yet done. As the factories of Constantinople and Smyrna are jointly to bear their proportions of the public charge of both places, we desire that there may be perusal of the accounts of each place by the other. Meantime we note progress in auditing of Mr. Gough's account, which we expected would have been finished long since; we hope the delay thereof will not produce any bad effect, which our late heavy sufferings by his predecessor make us fear, as accounts orderly kept may be easily drawn out and audited. We desire the treasurer's account to be sent home to us every six months, and new treasurers chosen every year at a general court; no factors there that are deeply engaged at interest should be held capable of that trust, but only persons of credit and estate. As great allowances are exacted by Mr. Gough for his pains, grounded upon a promise of Sir Sac. Crow, we shall give no answer till we see his accounts. Mr. Lancelot and others intimate the doubtful condition or insufficiency of some of those factors at Constantinople; you have since given other testimony, yet we much fear a reality in those complaints, as their principals here lament much their want of returns: have an especial eye to them, and if possible clear our doubts, for facilitating whereof we enclose a letter to the factory, to be opened at a general court, and the business so examined that we may see upon what ground we stand. STATE PAPERS. 89 3649. VOL. I. April 15. And since the factors are apt to ruin themselves by their private trading, and taking up moneys at interest for that end, we entreat you to mind those remembrances we gave you before your departure hence, namely, to view the commissions of all private ships coming thither and give us advice thereof; to register in Cancellaria bargains and money taken up at interest, and advise us every six months. As to the proportioning of the leviations there and at Smyrna, we concur with you for raising leviations according to the proportions of goods at each place, the condition of the trade at Constantinople, which was formerly much greater than that to Smyrna, being now much altered, through embargoes and other disturbances there. We approve your desiring the whole debt, which really concerns the company, to be cleared that way, and no running at interest permitted. Thanks for your advice to Smyrna touching the Talent and Hunter's false entries. For the answer you gave the Venetians' pretences touching Sir Sac. Crow's debt of 40,000 dollars, we shall be ready to answer them when they make any claim thereof here; thanks also for your care concerning the abuses in silk at Smyrna, which you are to prosecute, it being of much consequence to our trade and to the poor of this kingdom. We are sorry for the death of our old servant Signor Domenico, and note your appointment of your secretary to supply his charge in Cancellaria, for which service we conceive 400 or 500 dollars a year will be a competent allowance, although Domenico of late years received more, in regard of his long service and total dependence on the company, and of his great and general experience as interpreter, &c. We have had sundry solicitations from Libbe Chapman, both while he was in England, and since fromt Italy, for the employment of consul either at Aleppo or Smyrna, to which we have as often given a negative answer, and therefore wonder he should again trouble you or us. We observe what you and that factory have done for supply of the consulate of the Morea upon the death of Mr. Gatward, but as Mr. Francis, who was designed for that employment, is under great engagements to sundry persons, we are now upon choice of some other, who must give security in 3,0001. for performance of his trust. On the vacancy of any consul, have a special eye to the credit and sufficiency of the person deputed, considering how greatly we may suffer by the contrary. An instance thereof we have by the late demeanour of Geo. Ivate; being, upon his own and friends' urgent importunity, engaged to go thither at 500 dollars' allowance for expenses of the journey, without putting us to any other charge, we wonder any further loan should be made him there. Better if he had been kept from thence, for the trade of Cyprus suffers more by his presence than otherwise it would have done, we having no advantage by his service, but very uncivil language. As for Thos. Coleman, amongst other of his actions, we hear of one of very dangerous consequence, viz., the lading the George at the Morea in English names for Venice with oils, a commodity prohibited, and therefore exposing our whole estate and the lives of 90 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. our factors at Turkey to hazard, if the same should be known at Constantinople. He has since laden the company's currants (?) there upon the Blossom for account of private men, to our damage. Pray prevent the mischiefs threatened us by him, either by sending him off the place or otherwise. Late letters inform us that the Barnardistons at Smyrna have laden the Employment with fruit and cute at Scala Nova, to our like danger, both being contraband. Pray send down to Smyrna a strict prohibition of transgressing in that kind, with an express declaration that if any Avania happen, by reason of their lading fruit or cute, the same shall be borne by the person offending. Our difference with Sir Sac. Crow still hangs in suspense, being so retarded by the alterations here that nothing has been done for months. We have ordered the consul at Smyrna to demand of Mr. Brent, &c. copies of their account of Strangers' consulage delivered to Sir Sac. Crow; also notice what they have received since, which, if they refuse to make good, you are to send down authority for enforcing the same. [Copy, signed by WMin. Cokayne, deputy governor, Roger Vivyan, treasurer, and 10 others. Levant Papers, Vol. IV. pp. 92-99.] April 15. Levant Company to the Treasurer and Factors at Constantinople. London. We need not tell you of the late great decay of our trade to that place, nor of our discouragements, which are many, but chiefly those extraordinary and excessive leviations made upon our estates, caused in great part by the fraudulent practices of some of that factory, in shifting the debts of particular men upon the company, in which the major part having been, we fear, involved, the rest hold themselves obliged to a compliancy. Now many of our company, your principals here, much lament a want of their expected returns from some of you, and so great a prejudice have they sustained thereby, that the company in general are disheartened from dealing at that place, especially whilst persons remain there, of whom they have so great a suspicion. Therefore we desire that the premises and the matter of our present doubts may be fairly communicated and examined by his lordship and a general court there, that we may have a discovery from you of such as are faulty, and advice in what way we may trade thither with more security in future. Our advice is, that you will punctually perform those conditions you receive from your principals, without freighting ships for private trade, of which so many have had ill experience. The advantage of our trade much depends upon your strict observation of orders, of which we remind you; viz., that once every year a new treasurer be elected, and that his accounts be fairly audited every six months; that all bargains and all money taken up at interest be registered in Cancellaria; and that all necessary expenses of the company be raised by proportionable leviation upon the estate there and at Smyrna, and by no means run at interest; but we hope the large leviations which have been made have cleared that great burden which hitherto has been upon us. STATE PAPERS. 91 1649. VOL. I. You are also to note what sums are owing at interest by any of our nation. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 100, 101.] April 15. Levant Company to Capt. Wild, consul at Smyrna. We have London. received Mr. Brent's account to 5 Oct. We approve your care in surveying the omissions and overcharges, and certifying abuses, which course we desire to be taken with the latter account, to 5 Aug. For the future, as both those factories are jointly to bear the proportion of the public expenses, there shall be an interchangeable perusal of the accounts. We are glad to be put in hopes of a period to our vast expenses, which have been cleared by an equal leviation upon the estate at both these ports; if any like occasion of an extraordinary public charge happen, the like course shall be taken for extinguishing it, and no running at interest permitted. Any money taken up at interest by particular men is to be registered in Cancellaria, which you are to see effected, and for which his Lordship has sent you express order, as also for due collection of brokes, which we conceive you might find out some way to reserve, and frustrate the practices used for defrauding us of them, although it is better to accept of consulage and leviations alone, than lose all. Try to obtain all our dues, and at least find out means that upon such goods as come thither indirectly, we may receive our imposts here as well as consulage there, which may be done by private intimation from you, or some mark upon the bills of exchange. We notice the 500 dollars recovered of the Loyalty with thanks. Mr. Brandon and Mr. Poolsted shall have credit for their bills; as for Robt. Keble's 2,000 dollars, his uncle, Jos. Keble, late treasurer here, has received it in ready money, of whom or any other you need not be afraid, for we shall save you harmless in what you execute by our order. As to your complaint of glutting the market, &c., we cannot say anything, but only remind you of registering bargains in Cancellaria, which would prevent much injury many ways. Pray certify the abuses in raw silk, being a matter of great consequence to us and the whole kingdom. We hoped the obstruction of trade, by the stop of our ships at Constantinople, would have been remedied by Sig. Amerigo Salvetti, resident there for the Duke of Florence (sic), who, some time, past, giving, our company thanks, in the name of that State of Venice, for hindering our ships from serving the Turks against them, intimated that the State of Venice had strictly ordered their fleet not to give the least interruption to English ships in their passage to and from Constantinople; but not finding any effect of his message, but on the contrary, a necessity of transporting our goods overland to Constantinople, we have acquainted him therewith, and he has promised to represent our complaint to the Venetians. By ours of the 5th we signified our resolution concerning the lag of the Sampson's cloth, which coming on other ships, you were to expect a certificate thereof from us, or look upon them as unfree goods.. Remarks on lading of contraband goods, and the ambassadors' orders to consuls, as in the letter to Bendish. You are to demand 92 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. from Mr. Brent the account of strangers' consulage which they delivered to Sir Sac. Crow; there should be a good remainder of that money in their hands, which you should discover and procure for us. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 102-104.] April 15. Levant Company to Sam. Barnardiston, at Smyrna. Thanks for London. your care in the collection of our duties, and for your acquainting us with the state of your account to 5 Oct., delivered to the consul to be examined. Also for your pains therein and advice, especially what you say touching the leviation on moneys, which we cannot as yet resolve should be omitted. We hear that the Employment and Bendish are lading at Scala Nova, with fruits and cute freighted by you, which being both contraband, we wonder that you should entertain any such design as may possibly produce so great a hazard to us; if any Avania happen thereupon, yourself or others who lade the goods are to be liable. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., p. 105.] April 15. Levant Company to Geo. Ivate. You complain of too mean an London. allowance for your maintenance in that charge. As we made you consul upon your own and your friends' importunity, and covenanted with you for a certain allowance by the consulage of the place, and factorage of those who should employ you, we expect that you satisfy yourself with the same, or thank your own improvidence for accepting of it then, and afterwards falling into complaints. We did not imagine you should take up moneys at Constantinople, and after charge bills thither for more, of which we expect repayment by you, or satisfaction from your sureties here. If you do not receive that content you hoped for, we shall not (though we might), force your continuance, but we do not hold it reasonable to make any further allowance than what we contracted with you for. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 105, 106.] April 15. Levant Company to Roger Middleton. We note your letters of London. 14 Aug. and 15 Sept. to the committee of our company appointed for managing the last year's trade of currants, then appropriated to the body of the company, but now for weighty reasons, set at large. We understand that our husband, Henry Hunt, has answered the other points, and what concerns your discharge from that employment. We expect that you have received of Mataxe what moneys you entrusted him with, as also such other currants as you were to receive from him, otherwise the loss thereof must lie upon yourself. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 106, 107.] April 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Parker, Recorder of Gravesend, to attend to-morrow. 5. Col. Reynolds to be informed that care shall be taken for his pay in future, in such way as the rest of the army to be sent over to that service. STATE PAPERS. 93 1649. YOL. I. April 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. Col. Monk's letter referred to the Committee for Irish affairs, and Lord Lisle added to the Committee. 11. Mr. Scott to report the commission now offered by him for the commander-in-chief of the forces for Ireland to-morrow. 12. The Spanish Ambassador to be informed, in answer to the paper sent by his secretary, that it is not contrary to any alliance between the two nations to hinder the carrying of Irishmen into the service of Spain; and that it is in the Council's power to dispose of them as they conceive best for the commonwealth, which they have done. 14. Sir Oliver Fleming to carry the above message to the Spanish Ambassador. 15. The letters from the President of Connaught referred to the Committee for Irish affairs. 16. Oliver French, now at Milford, who was with the Irishmen as their conductor, and all other persons of quality taken to be sent up to London in safe custody, to be disposed of as Parliament shall think fit. 17. The Spanish Ambassador to be requested to give the names of the counsel retained against him in the business of the Sta. Clara. 18. Lady Carlisle's business to be heard next Wednesday. 19. Mr. King to attend on the above matter to-morrow. 20. The lodgings in Somerset house, lately possessed by the Prince Elector, to be given for the use of the Lord General. 21. Lord Chandos to have 14 days allowed before he begins to disfortify Sudeley Castle. 27. Sir Chas. Coote and Col. Monk's letters to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. 28. To report to the House that an express letter should be sent to Scotland, to acquaint them with the attempts of their countrymen in Ireland upon Sir Chas. Coote's garrison at Londonderry, and other garrisons, and to request that they should disown them therein, and that the garrisons of Carrickfergus, Belfast, and Coleraine be required to submit to the commander-in-chief. 29. To report to the House that the second moiety of the composition for the delinquents of South Wales, amounting to 10,0001., may be assigned for the service of Ireland, for a present credit. 31. The Star Chamber Committee to give an account in what preparation the provisions charged upon the 5,0001. remaining upon the contracts made by Mr. Davies and others are, and when they may be ready, and put the same in a way for speedy dispatch; Lord Lisle to confer with them thereon. 32. Alderman Andrews and the late contractors to be dealt with to advance provisions to the amount of 10,0001., upon the arrears of former ordinances for Ireland. 33. The proposals for compounding with delinquents in Anglesey to be considered. 94: DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.). 34. Two regiments of horse and two of foot to be sent to Ulster, as assistance to Sir Chas. Coote, and provision made for them. [I. 62, pp. 189-196.] April 16. Council of State to Col. Reynolds. By yours from Banbury, we Derby House. are informed of the seasonable arrival of our orders, when you were at your rendezvous, and are much satisfied with the general compliance of your regiment, and your care to maintain the authority of the commonwealth in your regiment, and your resolute and successful reducement of those who were contumacious and refractory. While this care is used to restore and keep discipline amongst our forces, we may expect such service from them as will preserve the safety of the commonwealth. Thanks for your diligence to prevent disaffection from the pressure upon the people, both by the charge of free quarter, and yet more by the insufferable insolencies and incivilities of many unruly soldiers. Take special care that quarter may be paid, and that in a time of so great dearth, the men be content with moderate provision, and abstain from insolence and incivility, which is the greatest difficulty for free people to bear; and while they lie under it, they will have little taste of their promised liberty. [I. 94, p. 90.] April 16. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. We have apDerby House. pointed some of our number to confer with the Committee of adventurers at Grocers' Hall for lands in Ireland, about something of special concern to them, and desire that you, on Thursday next, being the fast day, do cause warning to be given in the several churches to the said adventurers, to meet some of us the next day at 3 o'clock at Grocers' Hall. [I. 94, p. 91; 62, p. 195.] April 16. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We find that the Scots Derby House. in Ulster have revolted from their obedience, and besiege Londonderry. To prevent the growing of that mischief, and all intercourse between them and Scotland, we desire that three small vessels of the Irish squadron be ordered to ply up and down in the channel between Ireland and Scotland, obeying the commands 7of Col. Monk. Also that the whole of the Irish squadron be despatched to attend the service of Ireland, hinder their supplies from abroad, prevent their piracies and depredations at sea, and destroy their ships, wherever they shall take them. In this and all services conducive to the preservation of the English interest in Ireland, and to the reducing thereof to obedience, you shall command the utmost diligence. [I. 94, p. 92.] April 16. Council of State to the Commanders of the Ships in and about Derby House. Chester and Liverpool. We have ordered Col. Reynolds' regiment of horse to march to Anglesey for transportation to Ireland, and that they may be furnished with shipping, and not either continue here to the pressure of the country, or be absent thence where their STATE PAPERS. 1649. VOL. I. service is so necessary, we desire that the ships which, under your convoy, transport Col. Tothill's foot, may be commanded back again to the ports in Anglesey fittest for the shipping of the said regiment of horse, when Mr. Whalley of Chester will see them despatched. [I. 94, p. 93.] April 16. Council of State to the Committee of Merchants at Mincing lane. Derby House. There are 170 Irish taken at sea in a Holland ship, who pretended to be going from Galway to Middleburg, and are now at Milford. The common men should be sent to the plantations, and therefore we desire you to treat with such as trade thither, to transport them where use may be made of their service for the advancement of those plantations, and to return us a speedy answer, that in case they be not thus disposed of, some other course may be taken to ease the country of them. [I. 94, p. 92a; 62, p. 192.] April 16. Council of State to the Contractors for Ireland. There are 500 Derby House. quarters of rye upon your contract not yet delivered at Dublin, and the want of it may endanger the safety of that place. [I. 94, pp. 92a, 93a.] April 16. Council of State to the Lord General. There has been a disDerby House. orderly assembly of people at St. George's Hill, near Oatlands, and although their avowed pretence for being there may seem very ridiculous, it may be a beginning of dangerous consequence. Take care that some force of horse be sent to Cobham in Surrey, to disperse those people so met, and to prevent the like for the future, that a disaffected party may not, under colour of such ridiculous people, rendezvous themselves in order to greater mischief. [I. 94, p. 93.] April 16. Council of State to the Justices of the Peace near Cobham, Derby House. Surrey. To similar effect. We desire you, according to the trust committed to you for preservation of peace, to send for the contrivers or promoters of those riotous meetings, and to proceed against them. [I. 94, p. 94.] April 16. Council of State to the Barons of the Exchequer. Reference of Derby House. a petition from Lady St. John, they being a court of appeal in cases of sequestrations. [I. 94, p. 95.] April 16. Council of State to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall. Long Derby House. since there was an order, by the committee at the Star Chamber for the affairs of Ireland, to pay 1,7521. to Sir Hardress Waller, for raising a regiment of foot for Ireland, which was not raised, and thereupon the money was not paid. The present exigency for Ireland requires all possible and expeditious supplies, and the said money, having been so long since ordered, must now be ready in the Treasurer's hands; otherwise we desire it may be forthwith ready, and you shall receive warrant for its payment. [I. 94, pp. 95, 96.] 96 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 16. Council of State to Messrs. Holland, Smith, and Rob. Thomson, Derby House. Navy Commissioners. Your bargain for the tops and lops of trees which you had ordered to be cut down for the navy, and for the bark, shall be performed, and yet what appears to be due to the inhabitants of the forest shall be made good to them. You are therefore to inquire whether Livery wood used to be delivered to them, or was had casually, as there happened to be any fall of wood: if the former, they may be satisfied in the same way as before; if by custom they claim it upon the fall, we wish it had been known before your bargain was made. However it is not our purpose to prejudice their right. [I. 94, p. 96; 62, p. 194; Vol. I., No. 57.] April 16. Council of State to Mr. Whalley. We hope Col. Tothill's regiDerby House. ment will soon be shipped. We have ordered Col. Reynolds' regiment to march to Anglesey to be transported from Beaumaris or Ilolyhead to Ireland. That they may not stay there to waste the country, or be retarded from going where their service is so necessary, order the ships that carry over Col. Tothill's foot to return forthwith to transport them. [I. 94, p. 97.] April 16. 58. Peter Pett to the Navy Committee. I have surveyed the Warspite and find her unserviceable, but the [Navy] Commissioners are willing to repair her, and Capt. Rich. Crandley to make her serviceable at his own charge, provided she is valued by two indifferent men after being repaired, which can be done in 10 days, and she be ready to take in provisions, if order is given for the same. Noted that a warrant for rigging her was sent by Wm. Wheatley, commander. [I page.] April 16. 59. Admirals Ri. Deane and Robt. Blake to the Navy CommisWcstminster. sioners. We hear from Capt. Moulton that Capt. Hall's frigate, the Adventure, being so foul that it was not fit to keep at sea, and his victuals being expended, he has sent her to clean and revictual at Plymouth, where Mr. Goodyear promises to supply her. As you know her usefulness at sea, and the smallness of Capt. Moulton's squadron until Col. Popham gets to him, we desire you to write Mr. Goodyear to furnish her and the Leopard. We sent you Capt. Moulton's paper last week, as to the proportion of victuals the Leopard was short of; he presses for a supply, lest the service should be prejudiced by his coming into port. [1 page.] April 17. Order in Parliament that it be referred to the Council of State to send into Scotland as they shall think fit, in reference to the present business of Ireland. That the ] 0,0001., being the second payment of the composition of the delinquents in South Wales, shall be paid for the service of Ireland, and that the acquittances of such persons as shall be appointed by the Council of State for receiving thereof shall be a sufficient discharge to such as shall pay the same. That the Council of State take course for raising money for the present service of Ireland, upon the credit of that 10,0001., and STATE PAPERS. 97 1649. VOL. I. treat with the city of London, and members of the several halls, as also the Adventurers for Ireland, touching the advance of money for the present relief of Ireland. [I. 87, pp. 43-44.] April 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Frost to give notice to Mr. Coytmor of all orders passed by Council relating to the Generals or their ships. 3. The Irish Committee to state how many flat-bottomed ships will be necessary for transporting forces into Ireland, and when. 4. Also whether the ships coming out of Holland to transport forces into Ireland may not bring over the provision of corn to be made in those parts for Ireland. 5. Also that Committee to be informed that though Lord Lisle reported that the bargain with Mr. Davies and' company, for 5,0001. worth of provisions in Ireland, was not performed, Col. Monk certifies that near 3,0001. worth is already delivered. 7. Capt. Joyce's complaint against a storekeeper at Portsmouth referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. Sixpence a day to be paid by Mr. Whalley for quartering such men as Colonel Moore shall bring to the waterside for Ireland, during their stay for wind and weather, but no pay to be made until they are brought together by sixties, and mustered by Whalley. 9. Major Rigby's offer to bring a regiment to the waterside for service in Ireland referred to the Irish Committee. 10. The Irish Committee to prepare resolutions to be offered as security to the Committee of Adventurers for raising money for Ireland, and Messrs. Maurice Thomson, Pennoyer, Estwicke, and Hawkins to attend the Committee to-morrow. 11. The Irish Committee to confer with the Adventurers' Committee on Friday as to raising money for Ireland. 12. Sir Hen. Vane, Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell, Sir Win. Armyne, and Lord Lisle to be a committee to consider in what condition we stand in reference to Scotland, either in regard to England or Ireland, and whether any addresses shall be made to them, and how. 13. Dr. Dorislaus to attend to-morrow. 14. Dr. Walker to be counsel to the Spanish ambassador, if it will stand with the duty of his place; if otherwise, he is to direct him to some others, and if they cannot be instructed in time, a further day to be granted. 15. Instructions for Sir Oliver Fleming in his address to the Spanish Ambassador. To signify that the Admiralty judges say the taking of the ship was not contrary to any articles of alliance, the Irish nation having no power to treat with foreign states for transport of men; and being declared rebels, the English can deal with them as they think fit. Oliver French, their conductor, is a native of Galway, and has committed treason; therefore the Council has given order for disposal of the men, and will leave the ship and goods to the Admiralty. The Council cannot permit these nor the rest of the men to be transported, it being a private transaction of a rebel against the sovereignty of the Commonwealth. [I. 62, pp. 198-203.] 35077. G 98 DOMESTIC 1649 VOL. I. J 649. April 17. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We have given order Derby House. to Col. Reynolds' regiment to be shipped from Beaumnaris or Holyhead to Ireland. You are to send some convoy to be upon those coasts, and order fit ships sufficient for transportation of the regiment of 600 men, besides officers. Do this with speed, to avoid pressure to the country, and because the affairs of Ireland require their presence. [I. 94, p. 98.] April 17. Council of State to Col. Reynolds. To similar effect. Your Derby House. regiment is to march to Anglesey to be shipped, and as the country is everywhere poor, take care your quarters be paid, that the people may not be further impoverished or disaffected to the present Government. [I. 94, p. 99.] April 17. Council of State to Major-General Ashton. Though we have Derby House, written to Major-General Lambert to disband the troop of Capt. Bamber, he not only continues his troop, but increases it by the addition of disorderly men, who take free quarter and oppress the country. We therefore desire you to disband that troop by force, if they will not otherwise lay down their arms; and as he has by his disobedience been a great burden to the country, secure him and the rest of the officers, to be proceeded with according to their merit; the horses and arms in their possession are to be restored to those from whom they have been taken, if that may be known; if not, they are to be reserved to the use of the Commonwealth. [I. 94, pp. 99, 100.] April 17. Council of State to Col. Horton. There are in those parts 170 Derby House. Irish taken at sea, and brought into Milford Haven. We have ordered the disposing of the common men; for Oliver French, and other officers and men of quality, we desire you to have them sent up to London in safe custody, and specially to keep safely French, who is the conductor of these, and the undertaker for 700 more, that are to be shipped at Galway, for Flanders, as they pretend, but more likely for Holland, for the service of Charles Stuart. French has been for months past very active in treasonable designs against England, in parts beyond the seas. [I. 94, pp. 100, 101.] April 17. 60. Generals Ri. Deane and Robert Blake to the Navy ComnWestminster. missioners. The Council of State ordered some scudding sails to be supplied to the fleet, the better to enable them to give chase; as we intend going down to-morrow, we desire you to send such as are ready on board the Triumph, and inform us whether any have been sent to the frigates at Chathiam. [3 page.] April 17. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Thos. Larkin, complaining of having been unjustly ousted of his place of drawing timber to Chatham yard. Order that according to the desire of the Generals of the fleet, the secretary shall weekly give them an account what intelligence STATE PAPERS..99 1649. VOL. I. 1649. arrives here or to the Council, in relation to their present employment, or the imparting of which may in any way benefit the State, and that Mr. Frost, secretary to the Council of State, be desired to impart the same to the before-mentioned secretary. [I. 123, p. 38.] April 18. Order in Parliament, upon the report of Mr. Allen from the committee of the forms of various stamps for coin, that the Council of State consider them, advise with the committee thereon, and report to the House. [I. 87, p. 44.] April 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order that Dr. Dorislaus be sent over to the States General, as Resident from England, to be conjoined with Mr. Strickland, for carrying on the public affairs, and bring his credentials, letters, &c. that the Council may give him speedy despatch. 2. Mr. Frost to confer with Dr. Dorislaus, concerning the state of his arrears. 3. Lady Carlisle's business to be considered next Friday. 4, 5. Dr. Walker to be assigned as counsel for the Spanish Ambassador, in the business of the Sta. Clara, referred to the Council of State, and the matter to be heard next Wednesday. 6. Order to be given for 6d. a day to Colonels Hungerford and Venables' men. 7. Lieut.-Col. Napier's desires referred to the Irish committee. 8. Mr. Witherings to prosecute Wilkes for the seditious speeches mentioned by him, and to confer with the Council thereon, so that he may be proceeded against this term in the superior bench. 9. The money assigned to Sir Henry Tichborne for going to Ireland, and formerly ordered to be paid in course, to be now paid out of the 2,0001. laid aside for incidental charges, and a warrant issued to Sir Adam Loftus for that purpose. [I. 62, pp. 204, 205.] April 18. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We recommend Derby House. Thomas Colpot for the place of storekeeper at Chatham, void by removal of Mr. Capon, unless you can show just cause to the contrary. [I. 94, p. 101.] April 18. 61. Generals Robt. Blake and Ri. Deane to the Navy CommisWestminster. sioners. The Swan having arrived from Ireland, destitute of victuals and defective, we desire she may be supplied with one month's victuals at Chester, so as to bring her up to Chatham. [l page.] April 19. 62. Dan. Hechstetter, treasurer, on behalf of the fellowship Hamburg. of the Hamburg Company, to the Lord President and Council of State. Having lately obtained public recommendations to the senate here, with credentials to qualify our deputy for our protection, we are most sensible that a favour is intended to us and all merchants; this, amidst all the incumbrances of a consuming trade, in these hard times, is no small encouragement, and therefore duty necessitates us to return our acknowledgments. But the honour conferred upon our deputy is not conceived by him to be consistent with his other employments, upon which the subsistence of his G 2::... *-.^: **.;-..*:* ***:: 100 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. family depends, and he desires to be excused, and we join our intercession with his that it may be transferred to some other, so that the favour intended us may not be frustrated. [1 page.] April 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The character for the coin of England chosen by Council to be fairly drawn and presented to the House. 2. The letter read for a credential to Dr. Dorislaus to be delivered to the 18 sovereignties in Holland, to be reported to the House. 3. To request the House that he may have the same credentials as given to Mr. Strickland. 4. Mr. Frost to prepare instructions for Dr. Dorislaus, according to orders of Council. 5. The House to be moved that power be given to the Speaker to sign his credentials. 6. 2001. to be advanced to him. 7. Also the 1001. due to him on a former account. 9. Commission to be given to two certain persons to give constant intelligence to the generals of the fleet, as also thanks for their great affection to the commonwealth. 10. The 1,7001. at Haberdashers' Hall to be paid to Sir Adam Loftus, and issued by him. 14. The petition of Watkins, searcher of the port of London, to be 15. The serjeant to tell the Committee for Whitehall that the Council requires some rooms there. 16. The Irish Committee to report on the engaging Dutch bottoms for transporting the army to Ireland. 17. The letters brought in by Mr. Watkins to be examined by Mr. Frost or Mr. Milton, to see if they contain anything concerning the exportation of prohibited goods. 18. Lady Carlisle's business to be heard to-morrow, and the committee appointed on the matter to be summoned. [L 62,pp. 206-209.] April 20. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Smith and Hill, late collectors for prize goods, returned an answer in writing to the petition of the company of the Ann Percy, as to their shares due out of the prizes taken by them. [I. 123, p. 38.] April 20. 63. Isaac Lee to the Council of State. Together with a letter to Hamburg. the senate here in favour of our company, I have received credentials from Parliament, and am instructed to appear and act as a public minister here. The senate's letter touching our company's present affairs is delivered; but the credentials,-although I esteem myself honoured by them, and acknowledge the favour, as intended for some stay and assurance to us, and our languishing trade in these sad times, —are not yet presented; not out of any disaffection, but rather my devotion to your service, that I choose to attend further commands in a matter of such importance. I am conscious of my own imperfections, being now in years; and having never from my..:. *^*^.::: *: '* *.::*.. STATE PAPERS. 101 1649. VOL. I. youth moved in any other sphere but commerce, dare not undertake such a charge, in matters wherein I have never been versed. And if I were qualified, yet I am the father of divers children; I can only support my family by my trade, and cannot longer continue trade if I engage in higher business. It is too well known here that when I undertook the place of deputy, on the importunity of the company, and with a resolution to prefer their good before that of my family, I much prejudiced myself in trade; and if I should now undertake any further state employment, none would be content to be a partner with me, nor could I deal as a merchant any longer. I beg that I may not be misinterpreted for not delivering the State's credentials, and that I may be dismissed of this public charge, and the same conferred upon some fitter person. [4 page.] April 20. 64. Charles II. to Sir Jno. Grenville, Governor of Scilly. We The Hague. find the ship Crowned Lion, which put into Scilly, belongs to the merchants of Amsterdam, as also the goods and lading mentioned in the paper enclosed. We therefore require you to cause her to be discharged, without diminution, and permit Thos. Cornelius, her master, to sail in the company of the Dutch men-of-war now sent to convoy him. In case there are more goods or merchandise than mentioned in the paper, you are to detain the same until further order, except it belongs to the master or mariners. [Copy, i page.] April 21. Order in Parliament, that the Speaker sign all letters prepared by the Council of State, to be sent to Holland. [I. 87, p. 44.] April 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3, 4. The London of Flushing, and a ship in Milford Haven, taken while transporting some Irish to Flanders, to be engaged in the State's service. 6. Directions to be sent to Bristol, Barnstaple, and Plymouth, to take up ships for transporting horses. 7. Letters to be written to assure Cols. Jones and Monk and Sir Chas. Coote of relief to be sent with the first fair wind. 8. The Irish committee to consider as to sending Colonel Mervyn and Sir Jas. Montgomery to Ireland. 9. The ship lying in the Thames with 600 quarters of corn to be sent to Londonderry. 10. The Irish Committee to consider what number of men should be sent to Londonderry for its relief, and where they are to be had. 13. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the Dutch Ambassador that the State is sending Dr. Dorislaus as a resident there, for Parliament. 14. Lady Carlisle's business to be concluded next Tuesday. 1 5. Alderman Wilson to give in a report to the House, that Thos. Simons be appointed chief engraver to the mint and seals, and the report on the stamps. [I. 62, pp. 212-214.] April 21. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Phoenix and Derby House. Tiger still remain at Chatham, for want of victuals, and those ships 10-2 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. that are not with the Generals want many things for their complete furnishing. We are sorry that any of those ships appointed for the summer's service should not be ready with the rest. We therefore desire you to set them forth with all expedition. [I. 94, p. 102.] April 21. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. To similar effect. We Derby House. desire that the persons mentioned by you as taken by Capt. Bodiley may be sent up hither, with the examinations concerning them. [I. 94, pp. 102, 103.] April 21. Council of State to the Admirals of the Fleet. We have appointed Derby House. Dr. Dorislaus to repair to the United Provinces about some affair of great concern to the commonwealth; we therefore desire you to order some fit ship to receive him and his servants, &c., and to transport them with expedition. [I. 94, p. 103.] April 21. Council of State to the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall. There Derby House. was money charged upon the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall for payment of the forces of Lancashire that are to be disbanded. It very much imports the commonwealth that the country be eased of that charge, the continuance whereof breeds discontent and disaffection, which the malignants know how to improve to raise new troubles. You are therefore to pay that money with speed. [I. 94, p. 104.] April 21. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Note that letters were sent to Captains Saltonstall, Wheeler, and another in one from the secretary to Mr. Whalley at Chester, enclosing one from the Council, concerning his speedy shipping away to Ireland all the forces coming to the water side. The letters to the captains contained a check for riding in the harbour, and orders to receive commands from Whalley. [I. 123, p. 38.] April 21. 65. Admirals Rich. Deane and Robt. Blake to the Navy CommisLee Road. sioners. For the beer you desired to be returned, eight tuns of it were intended for our ship, but we cannot stow more than she has already, which fills her hold to the deck, although there is no more ballast than covers the riders; we cannot at present examine why the Andrew did not take in what was assigned to her, she being yet in the Hope, but ordered to fall down hither speedily. Touching the flags, &c., it seems strange you refer the proportions to be ascertained by us, yourselves knowing best the former allowances, which we suppose are alike in number in every expedition; we think that you should make up what you have already sent for ourselves, to three standards; our Vice and Rear-Admiral, with the Admiral, ViceAdmiral, and Rear-Admiral of Ireland, three flags apiece; and two jacks for every ship in the fleet. For the ensigns and pendants, you best know how many are wanting. The Phoenix and Tiger are still detained at Chatham for victuals; you know the services that wait them abroad, and the prejudice accruing by their lying in harbour. [14 pages.] STATE PAPERS. 103 1649. VOL. 1. April 22. 66. Charles II. to Prince Rupert. Having received good inforThe Hague. mation of the abilities of Capt. Jno. Denton for sea services, and of the many faithful services he has performed to our late father and to us, we recommend him to you, and desire you to employ him in our service as there shall be occasion, doubting not but he will acquit himself honestly., faithfully, and stoutly. [2 page. Signed. Intercepted and endorsed, " Charles Stuart to Rupert."] April 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Jno. Reynolds to have his bond. 2. 201. to be given to a man going to the Generals of the fleet, to do a special service. 3. Mr. Frost to write them to give credence to him. 4. The Generals' letter concerning the taking of a ship carrying men from Flanders to St. Sebastian, and the commission given to the captain of the ship, referred to Alderman Wilson. 5. The Admiralty Committee to confer with the Navy Commissioners as to setting out four great ships, and give an estimate of the charge, and in what time they will be ready. [Vol. I., No. 67.] 6. The business of the farmers of the customs to be considered next Thursday. 8. Two copies of the instructions for Dr. Dorislaus and Mr. Strickland's residency in Holland to be written, one signed by the Council and sealed, and the other by the Speaker. 9. The desires of Dr. Dorislaus referred to the Admiralty Committee. 10. That part of his desire relating to the library keeper's place at St. James's to be considered. 11. Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Wilson, and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, to be a committee to confer with the Parliamentary Committee concerning the export of gold and silver. 12. The ship - - to be discharged, upon the Spanish Ambassador certifying that the men in her are for the service of the King of Spain. 14. Sir Wm. Armyne, Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell and Mr. Scott to confer with Mr. King, agent from Sir Chas. Coote, as to sending Col. Mervyn and Sir Jas. Montgomery to Ireland. 15. To report to the House that as the enemy's ships are hastening out to sea, care should be taken that the money ordered for the navy may be speedily paid, so that the remaining part of the fleet may be set out to sea, and those that come in paid off. 18. Sir Wm. Masham, Col. Wilson, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Heveningham to be a committee to consider the petition of Capt. Rich, and to report as to his arrears. 20. Col. Sydenham and Major Haynes to view and report on Lulworth castle, whether it is, or can be made a house of strength. [I. 62, pp. 215-219.] April 23. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. There are several ships Derby House. of corn in the river, ready to set sail for Dublin, Chester, or Liver 104 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. pool; some of the commonwealth and others of merchants. There is as much need of provision at the latter places as the former, they being unable to afford bread for money to the forces that march thither for transportation. Pray give sufficient convoy to the said ships to Dublin, which will also serve such as are bound for Chester or Liverpool, whom we would have the convoy take equally into their care; lest falling into the Hands of the enemy, their wants be supplied, and our forces be disappointed of the provision at Chester, where without it they cannot subsist until they be embarked. [IL 94, pp. 101, 105.] April 23. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. As our forces will be Derby House. ready shortly for transportation to Ireland, you are to order the ships in Plymouth, Bristol, and Barnstaple, &c., fit for the transportation of forces, to be stayed in those ports, and put ready against they receive order for the time and place of their employment, which they shall, when we know what numbers they are and what burthen they are of. [I. 94, p. 103.] April 23. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. The enclosed petition of Derby House. Joan Prat, for the exchange of her husband, Ralph Prat, two sons, and two servants, now prisoners at Jersey, has been presented to this Council. We commiserate her therein, and wish you to make an exchange for them as speedily as possible. [1. 94, p. 106; p. 212.] April 23. Council of State to Col. Jones. The White Boy, of London, has Derby House. been freighted to you from hence with provisions; when her lading is discharged, engage her by the month for the transportation of men, or such other service as this Council, or the Generals at sea shall command; signify what rates you agree upon, and we will see that they are satisfied. [I. 94, p. 106.] April 23. Council of State to the Navy Committee. We have read the Derby House. enclosed letter from the Navy Commissioners to the Admiralty Committee, concerning the entertainment of Capt. Penn, and desire you to pay him the allowances mentioned therein. [I. 94, p. 107.] April 23. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Concerning the Flemish Derby House. ship carrying soldiers from Ostend to Spain, taken by a ship of the commonwealth, the Ambassador of Spain has undertaken that the men shall be transported to Spain, and employed there for the service of his master. You are therefore to dismiss the ship, that she may not lose her wind. [I. 94, p. 107.] April 23. Council of State to the Navy Committee. Dr. Dorislaus was emDcrby House. ployed last year from the Parliament to the States General, concerning the revolted ships, and although what was desired did not succeed, yet there was nothing omitted by him to conduce thereto. There is still 100l. due, which was laid out by him in that service, and which we are sorry is so long unpaid, as it is a discouragement STATE PAPERS. 105 1649. VOL. I. to men to be employed, when they not only contribute their pains, but their money upon the public account, without consideration. You are therefore to order the said 1001. to be paid to him, he being again employed to Holland upon affairs of special concern. [I. 94, p. 108.], April 23. Council of State to the Navy Committee. We send you a report Derby house. from the Admiralty Committee, for settling a credit in some ports that lie most convenient for providing the two months' victuals for the navy that is not sent with them to sea, and desire you to order the Customs' Commissioners to give letters of credit for money to be paid in lieu of the victuals mentioned in the said report, at such place and to such persons as the Admirals of the fleet shall direct. [I. 94, p. 109.] April 23. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. As Capt. Bodiley thinks Derby House. that the Antelope might have been surprised or destroyed, had he not been dissuaded by Mr. Strickland, we desire you to order such as you think fit to try to seize upon, and bring her away; or if that cannot be, then to burn or make her unserviceable. [I. 94,pp. 109, 110.] April 23. Council of State to the Generals of the Fleet. Being informed by Sir Hardress Waller that the Desire of London, laden with ammunition for the western garrison, and bound for Falmouth, is only waiting for a convoy, as also that some Tower stores are to be put on board the Gift of Gosport, bound for Portsmouth, for the service of the State, we leave it to you to allot a sufficient convoy for such vessels. [I. 123, pp. 38, 39.] April 23. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that it be reported to the Council of State that they find no cause to make further stay of the vessel seized by the Increase, which contained 120, Flemings, commanders, and soldiers, under Sebastian Spinbola, and bound for St. Sebastian, as is now affirmed by the Spanish Ambassador's secretary. Noted as reported by Col. Wilson. Order that the petition of Mr. Collier and Mr. Somers be recommended to the Generals of the Fleet, who are to take care that the vessels mentioned therein be committed to the charge of the first ship going that way, and safely convoyed to the ports desired, or as near as may be, without danger of the enemy. Also that it be reported to the Council of State that this committee are of opinion that Capt. Penn should be allowed for his Irish service, according to the letter of the Navy Commissioners, sent in by Sir H. Vane. [I. 123, p. 39.] April 23. Admiralty Committee to the Admirals of the Fleet or the Commander-in-Chief in the Downs. Lord Mandeville, having a 106 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. pass from the Speaker for tavelling beyond sea, and desiring a passage in some vessel of the State, you are to order some vessel to receive him, his governor, wife, servants, and baggage, at Dover, and transport them to some port near to France, and the commander of the ship is to give him the respect fit for a person of his rank. [I. 123, p. 39.] April 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider of convoys for all parts of the commonwealth, that the merchants may send to Hamburg and other parts for importing corn, and of the most convenient way how it may be done, and take a speedy and effectual course therein. [I. 87, p. 45.] April 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2, 3. The inscriptions to be put on the English coin to be written in the English tongue, and to be as follows, viz., on the side with the English arms, " The Commonwealth of England," and on the other, which bears the arms of England and Ireland, "God with us;" Alderman Wilson to report this to the House. 4. Messrs. Popham and Heveningham to confer with Sir Hardress Waller concerning the western parts. 5. Lord Chandos to be informed that on certificate of the demolition of Sudeley Castle, his petition will be considered. 6. 1,0001. to be advanced on loan, out of the public revenue, for the Irish service. 7. The treasurers for the last Bill to attend the Irish committee at Derby House to-morrow at 8 a.m. 8. Capt. Clarke's paper referred to the Committee and Commissioners of the Navy, who are to take care that money and victuals are provided for him. 9. Mr. Scott to report the business concerning the Countess of Carlisle to the House with speed. 10. She to remain in the Tower until their pleasure is known. 12. The Generals at sea to be informed of the state of the isle of Scilly, and that it would be a very great service, at this conjuncture, to seize it. 14. Capt. Wauton to report Capt. Penn's case to the House. 15. 10. to be advanced to a man for a special service. 16. Sixty tons of New Forest timber to be sent for repair of the fortifications at Pendennis. 17. The Lord General and the Council of War to consider as to reducing Jersey and Guernsey. 18. Mr. Frost to report on the Elencticus to-morrow. [I. 62, pp. 222-225.] April 24. Council of State to Col. Bingham (sic., see p. 104) and Major Derby House. Haynes. Before we answer Humphrey Weld's petition concerning Lulworth Castle, co. Dorset, we desire you to view the place, and STATE PAPERS. 10'7 1649. VOL. I. certify whether the fact be as is suggested, and your opinion how far the petition may be granted. [I. 94, p. 110.] April 24. Council of State to the Navy Committee. We recommend to you, Derby House. as we have also done to the Navy Commissioners, the enclosed paper, which has been presented to us as an expedient to save charge, and to promote the service in the Irish seas, and desire that what is to be done on your part may be executed forthwith, so as to enable Captains Clarke and Sherwin to continue in those seas, and carry on the service. [I. 94, p. 112; Vol. I., No. 68.] Enclosing, 68 I. Note that Capt. Clarke of the Swan, and Capt. Sherwin~of the Truelove are called from the service of Ireland into the Thames, to be paid off, though there is urgent need of vessels between Chester and Ireland, to transport the army; and that if Clarke had 3001. and Sherwin 1501. for three months' pay to their men, and were revictualled in those parts, they would serve ten weeks longer, and the State would be saved 4001. [1 page.] April 24. Council of State to -- Johnson and Win. Emperour [of Rotterdam]. We desire you to continue your good affection to the commonwealth, and your services in giving frequent intelligence of the practices of our enemies, and to advise us or our generals at sea of anything that may concern our affairs, and what charge you are at for expresses, &c. [I. 94, p. 113; 62, p. 222.] April 24. Council of State to the Advocate and Proctor of the Admiralty. The Navy Commissioners having sent to the Council of State some papers in reference to a design to be performed by several persons in the Endeavour ketch, you are to proceed in the Court of Admiralty against the vessel and goods, and the parties interested therein, as the case deserves. [I. 123, p. 40.] April 24. R. Coytmor, secretary to the Admiralty Committee, to the Navy Derby House. Commissioners. I am desired by Sir H. Vane to request you to send in an estimate of the amount required for fitting out the St. George, Unicorn, and Rainbow, for sea. Order has been given by the Council for the Commissioners of Customs to provide letters of credit for the two months' victuals at the several places the Generals of the fleet desire. [I. 123, p. 39; Vol. I., No. 69.] April 25. Order in Parliament that 3,0001. a year be settled upon the Duke of Gloucester and the Lady Elizabeth, for their maintenance and education. That their custody, maintenance, and education be committed to Sir Edward Harrington, with whom the Council of State are to confer thereon. April 25. Order in Parliament-Alderman Wilson having reported from the Council of State the forms of two stamps for coin-that the inscriptions to be put thereon shall be in English. 108 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. That on one side shall be " The Commonwealth of England," with the English arms, and on the other the arms of England and Ireland, with the inscription " God with us " in English. That the same be made in crown gold and silver. That the Council of State perfect the business touching the several sorts of coin in gold and silver. [I. 87, p. 46.] April 25. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. The enclosed Derby House. petition and propositions by Capt. Fearmes tend to the setting on work of many poor people, and promoting the trade of fishing, which is of great concern, both for increase of capital stock and provision of victuals, thereby moderating the prices, which grow excessive. There being some stock required to carry on the work, we desire you to propound it to the Common Council, and if it shall be judged fit to be carried on, to give all the furtherance you can, the rather that the poor may be provided for, in this time of great necessity and dearth. [I. 94, p. 114.] April 25. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. By the enclosed, from Derby House. Mr. Cholmley of Carlisle, you will see the condition of the county of Cumberland, macde yet more miserable by pirates who, sheltering themselves in the Isle of Man, infest those coasts, and hinder the import of all relief to those starving parts. We recommend the redress to you, and desire you to give order thereon to such ships of the Irish squadron as you send upon those coasts. By the other letter you have intelligence of the state of the isle of Scilly; do therein as shall be best for the commonwealth. [I. 94, p. 115.] April 25. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order sent to Mr. Husbands for 200 copies of the last printed Act for the encouragement of seamen. Reference to the collectors of prize goods of the petition of Helenor, wife of Thos. Windell, against Capt. Robert Clarke. [1. 123, p. 40.] April 26. Order in Parliament that the Mint Committee consider of the list of the officers for the Mint delivered in by the Attorney General, and who are fit to continue in their offices, or to be displaced. April 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider the indentures touching the Mint, and propose a master. [L. 87,pp. 46, 47.] April 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To ask the House to order an Act speedily, to supply the defect of the constables' oath, and the manner of taking it. 2. To ask the Dutch ambassador whether hlie will affirm that the commission produced by the captain of the ship lately taken is the only one by virtue of which he commanded that ship, when the Council will send to the Generals to be informed of the state of fact; and upon their report, will take care that justice is done. STATE PAPERS. 109 1649. VOL. I. April 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. To write to Col. Horton and the other South Wales Commissioners to get in the other 10,0001., if possible, before the time appointed. 7. Sir Jas. Harrington to report the answer of Sir Edw. Harrington, as to keeping the late King's children. 10. To report to the House that it will cost 24,0001. to set out the three great ships, and as their speedy going is of great concernment, to desire that money may be provided. 12. The business of the Warspite referred to the Admiralty Committee. [Also I. 123, p. 42.] 13. The Navy Committee to make speedy payment of the money brought in by Capt. Rich upon a bill already made out, so that he may be dispatched to do service in the packet boats between Dublin and Holyhead. 14. Capt. Stephen Rich's business referred to the Admiralty Committee. [Also I. 123, p. 42.] 15. To report to the House that the three castles upon the shore in Kent were much battered in the last summer's leaguer, and as they are of much concernment to the safety'of the navy and defence of the commonwealth, money ought to be provided for their repair. 17 a. The Militia Act to be considered. 18. Capt. Penn's business to be again recommended to the Navy Committee. [I. 26, pp. 226-230.] April 26. Council of State to Francis Alleyn. We have received the enDerby House. closed concerning the 10,0001. that was to come out of South Wales, and is now at Bristol, and wonder they should say they can have no order for it, when the wagons have been long there to attend it. As that business was committed to you by Parliament, and you know also the necessity for the money here, we recommend it to you to give it speedy dispatch. [I. 94, p. 116.] April 26. Council of State to Messrs. Abraham Wogan, - Middleton, Derby House. Samuel Jones, and Thomas Ellis. We wonder there should be no order left at Bristol for disposing of the money, as well as the wagons to transport it. We have ordered Mr. Alleyn to give you present directions. We desire you to get the other moiety of the fine of South Wales ready with expedition. [I. 9 4, pp. 116, 117.] April 26. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We have not been adverDerby House. tised from the captain of the Hector of the matter of fact as to the enclosed petition of the captain of the States of Holland's ship. We desire you to examine into it, and certify us, that we may know what answer to give; and also to order all the captains and commanders of ships, upon the taking of any ships, to signify the same to us, that we may know what answer to make to any that shall demand them of us. [I. 94, p. 117; 62, p. 226.] 110 DOMESTIC 1649.. C VOL. I. April 26. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. You are to send the Derby House. several kinds of ammunition mentioned in the enclosed list to Portsmouth forthwith. Appoint a competent person to take charge of the stores, until Newbury, who is to attend us in three weeks, clears himself of the charges brought against him. [I. 123, p. 41.] April 26. Council of State to Capt. Anthony Sharpe, commander of the Derby House. Star frigate. We desire you to convoy the Dragon, laden with ammunition for the garrison at Newcastle; but in case the Star is not ready, the commander of the first Parliament ship that the Dragon shall meet, being of the Northern guard, is hereby required to convoy her. [I. 123, p. 41.] April 26. Council of State to the Navy Committee. The Swan and TrueDerby House. love, which are in service on the coast of Ireland, are conceived fit by the Navy Commissioners to be kept three months longer there, and credit is to be given for 6001. for their pay and victualling. You are therefore to order bills of credit for imprest thereof from the Treasurer of the Navy to Capts. Robert Clarke and John Sherwin. [I. 123, p. 41, bis.] April 26. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference to the Admiralty judges of -the petition of Capt. Younge and the company of the Dragon, about the prize Gift of God, of Cork; the advocate and proctor to take care that there is no delay. Order that Thos. Smith and John Hill, late collectors for prize goods, bring in a list of all prize vessels and goods which came to their hands; as also the reasons why they have not heretofore done so, and paid the company of the Ann Percy their share, according to the order of the Council of State. [I. 123, p. 42.] April 26. 70. Generals Robt. Blake and Rich. Deane to the Navy CommisDowns. sioners. We arrived here last Tuesday, and the St. Andrew and Victory came yesterday, but these three ships want many things which were embarked in a hoy, and as the two ships are to go westward with the first wind, we desire you to hasten away the hoy, as also the Hercules, which is of great concernment. We hope the Phoenix and Tiger have received their victuals; if not let all expedition be used, as they could do much service if at sea, to the advance of trade, and beating pirates and other men-of-war off the coasts; also fail not to send down two standards and jacks for the Triumph, and the others formerly written for; and hasten the fitting of the Concord and Galliot hoy, and Dragon. [1 page.] April 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The paper of wants from the Isle of Wight is to be sent to the [ordnance?] stores, and if they cannot furnish them, they are to certify what they will cost, so that a report may be made to the House. STATE PAPERS. Ill 1649. ' VOLI. April 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont,). 2. The keeper of the Gatehouse to bring Major Tovey, prisoner there, before the Council. 3. Mr. Frost to guarantee to the keeper that he shall be forthcoming to answer the debt for which he is arrested. 4. The paper given in by Sir Oliver Fleming referred to the Committee for Foreign Alliances. [1. 62, pp. 232, 233.] April 27. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We send you an extract Derby House. of a letter from captain [Reynolds] of the Crescent frigate to the Navy Commissioners, that you may take care to prevent the transportation of those men to Guernsey, or any attempts that may be made upon it from Jersey or any other place. [I. 94, p. 11] 8; 62, p. 228.] April 27. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Order was given Derby House. you long since to cause the Swiftsure to be brought into the Thames and docked, so as to enable Mr. Burrell to make her fit for use, but the ship is not yet come about, and the service may be much prejudiced by the delay; you are to cause her to be brought in, and certify the reason why our former commands were not obeyed. [I. 94, p. 118; Vol. I. No. 71.] April 27. Council of State to Mr. Strickland. There is a contract made Derby House, with Daniel Wybrantz, a merchant of Dublin, for cheese, biscuit, salt, corn, &c., to be bought by him in Holland, for the use of our forces in Ireland. We therefore recommend him, and desire you to assist him, if needful. [I. 94, p. 119.] April 27. Council of State to Col. Reynolds. We are weekly informed Derby House. of the disorders of some of your troopers, who are still very great burdens to the country where they lie, and swear they will not go to Ireland, but rail at the Parliament, and show much disaffection to it, and lie in and about Warwickshire, notwithstanding our express orders that they should march into Anglesey, in order to their transportation to Ireland. We therefore hereby again require that your regiment of horse do forthwith march into Anglesey. [I. 94, pp. 119, 120.] April 27. Council of State to the Earl of Rutland. The desires made by Derby House. you, in consideration of the demolishing of Belvoir Castle, shall be reported to Parliament, and you will be informed what they shall think fit to be done therein. Meantime, take order that the castle be demolished by 24 June next. [L. 94, p. 120.] April 27. Council of State to the Earl of Lincoln. A report has been made Derby House. to the Council by Sir Wm. Armyne, of your desire to have the brick keep at Tattershall Castle left standing, the floors and roof being taken away, and only the walls left. But as we have had many experiences in the late war, of dangers by such like pieces, we desire that the whole keep may be demolished forthwith. [I. 94,p. 121.1 112 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April 27. Council of State to Col. Jones. 700 quarters of wheat have been Derby House. shipped on board the Providence of Yarmouth for Ireland; let her be discharged of her burden, and come back with her convoy to Chester, for further service. With note of like letters to Sir Charles Coote, respecting 580 quarters of wheat on board the Fellowship, and to Col. Jones [Monk?] respecting 400 quarters of wheat, 330 quarters of rye, and 18 barrels of powder, in the Eagle of Yarmouth. [I. 94, p. 122.] April 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Order that if the Fellowship of Yarmouth, laden with corn for Londonderry, be taken by pirates in her passage between Dublin and Londonderry, the Council shall pay 6001. to Mr. Cook, master. 3. The petition of Chas. Whalley, of Chester, to be reported to the House. 4. The Governor of Guernsey's letter to be sent to the Generals at sea, and they desired to furnish ammunition for defence of the isle. Also a letter to be written to the people of Guernsey to pay the debts laid on them, and not to be deluded by those who say they are not to pay them. 5. Sir John Bacchus summoned for Monday next. 6. Sir Hardress Waller to order the informer against Bacchus to attend. 7. The draft of a bill prepared by Council for making saltpetre to be reported to the House. 8. The militia bill to be heard on Monday, and then the petitions of Theod. Haak, Hen. Saunders, and John Waterton. 9. Lieut.-Col. Wm. Piggott to have 2001., part of his arrears, and a pass for Munster, whither he is to be employed. [I. 62, pp. 234 -236.] April 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter of Fras. Lindon, postmaster of Lichfield, to be sent to the Lord General, that the evils mentioned may be prevented. la. Lord Grey is to have power to write. 2. Col. Rigby to go and speak with the Lord General about the state of Lancashire. 4. The Admiralty Committee to consider what punishment may be inflicted upon runaway seamen, and those apprehended by Col. Berkstead's regiment to be secured. 5. The business of the Sta. Clara to be reheard Wednesday fortnight, when breviats and exhibits will be given. 7. Order brought in from the Admiralty Committee to the old collectors for prize goods, to pay the officers and men of the Hector 511. 9s. 6d., their share for the prize mackarel dogger boat surprised by them at Mount's Bay. 9. To write the Navy Committee at the Treasury Chamber, to enclose the letter from the Navy Commissioners concerning the letters of credit for two months' victuals, for the generals at sea. STATE PAPERS. 113 1649. VOL. I. 1649. YL April 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. Capt. Moysey to give in his information in writing against John Dod. 12. The information, with the forged commission found upon him, to be reported to the House by Sir Jas. Harrington. [I. 62, pp. 237 -240.] April 30. Council of State to the Lord General. By the enclosed letters Derby House. and petitions, presented by Alexander Rigby, a member of the House, you will see the miserable condition of Lancashire, both by those who live upon and waste the country without commission, and those who take free quarter. We had formerly given order that the men should be disbanded, but without effect. We recommend the whole matter to you, and desire you to give effectual order for disbanding those men that are there without commission, seizing their horses and arms, and securing their pretended officers, to answer for their misdemeanors and oppression of the country. Also see that those who are commissioned for service, either in England or Ireland, do not take free quarter, which is a great pressute to the country, and in this great and unusual dearth, tends to the famishing of many poor people. [I. 94, p. 123.] April 30. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. There have already Derby House. been several prisoners taken at sea and brought into the ports, particularly at Plymouth, concerning whom the mayor has written for directions how they are to be maintained until disposed of. They should have the usual allowance, 8d. a day, paid out of such part of the prize goods as are in the power of this Council to dispose of. You are therefore to correspond with the Mayor of Plymouth, and all others where such prisoners shall be brought in, and take care that thle allowance be made them, and we shall order the same to be repaid out of thile aforesaid moneys. [I. 94, p. 124.] April 30. Order of the Admiralty Committee that the Navy Commissioners certify what contract has been made with Capt. Rich, concerning the maintenance of two packet boats to and from Dublin, and what arrears are due to him for that service. [1. 123,p. 42; Vol. I., No. 72.] April. 73. Sir Oliver Fleming, Master of the Ceremonies, to the Council of State. I want instructions in the place the commonwealth is pleased to trust to me. I desire to know what titles I am to give the Commonwealth and Council of State, in conversing with foreign ministers and strangers of quality that come about business. It is to be expected that we must wrestle with many difficulties incidental to a new government, now established in a more just and equal way; and that princes, looking upon their common interest, will apprehend the prosperity of the commonwealth may prove an allurement to their people to shake off the yoke, (whereof there are some symptoms in several parts) and to imitate so laudable an example. It is also to be feared that other commonwealths will at first make 35077. H 14 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April. difficulty in giving those titles that this is obliged, in all justice and honour, to hold forth to the world as its undoubted right, it being well known that the kings of England had not these high and great titles given them as particular men, but in relation to the greatness and potency of the commonwealth, from whence all their titles were derived; so that I conceive the title of " most excellent, most high, most mighty," and such others as hold forth the supreme authority of this nation, should be insisted upon, and no diminution allowed of honour due either to the commonwealth or to the persons they dignify with public employments abroad, who should have instructions given to them in these matters, as was formerly done. I shall not give reasons, but simply relate something of the customs of foreign nations in these matters. I begin with the Republic of Venice, as being for so many ages constant in the observation of public civilities and customs, whereas other states and courts have acted according to the pleasure of those that had the government in their hands. The commonwealth of Venice, assumes the title of Serenissimo Dominio, or Republica, and the title given to their Doge is Serenita. To their great Council, which consists of all the gentry (by them called Nobili) of the aristocratical families that are of age, they give the title of Eccelentissimi or most excellent, and the same to the Pregadi, which is called the Senate, as also to those senators that sit with the Duke, whom they call II Collegio, and this is the representative seigniory, where all ambassadors, and other public ministers make their addresses, have their audiences, and negociate their affairs. The Uonsiglio di Dieci has likewise the same title given it, and is the supreme council in all criminal affairs, and might be well called the Grand Inquisition of State, having in a manner an unlimited power. The manner of receiving ambassadors is thus: they usually come incognito, stay a few days to rest, and then give notice of their arrival, going to some adjacent island, three or four miles off, whence a number of senators, proportionable to the greatness of the State and quality of the ambassador, fetch him with gondolas to his own house, if an ordinary ambassador; but if an extraordinary, to a palace prepared by the State, where officers, servants, and gondolas wait upon him, at a cost of 700 or 800 ducats a day. The next morning he is taken in state to his audience at the college, seated on the Doge's right hand, and taken back in state. After that, he has always audiences the day after he asks for them, but is attended only by his own servants. Any Nobili or secretaries of state are punished with death and confiscation if they have the least correspondence with foreign ambassadors, but their houses are sanctuaries for criminals, except for state matters or crimes of great atrocity. They may have bread and wine without excise, and have other commodities. On departing, the extraordinaries have a gold chain worth 2,000 ducats, and the ordinaries one worth 1,000; their secretaries chains of less value; and a piece of plate is given for any special service. If they'request the pardon of some banished person, they are seldom refused, unless his crime be matter of state; and STATE PAPERS. 115 1649. VOL. I. April. some ambassadors have thus got large sums from a wealthy banished person: At their departure, they are defrayed and complimented by the governors of all towns under the dominions. The second commonwealth of Italy is Genoa, which likewise gives the titles of Serenissimo and Serenita to the duke, and Eccelentissimri governatori della republics di Genova to their council; and the little republic of Lucca has the title of lllustrissima given to it by other states and princes. I shall not say anything of our neighbours of the United Provinces, their titles, and the rank and titles their ambassadors take being equal with the greatest princes and states, and their reception and audiences, solemn and ordinary, being sufficiently known. As concerning the States of the Empire in their several classes, as the Prince Electors, and other Princes, the titles given to them are to be found in the Paper Office, Whitehall, and with those who had formerly the writing of credential letters, which titles vary according to the language. With regard to the great and potent commonwealth of Switzerland, the 13 cantons are so many distinct little commonwealths incorporated into one, commonly called the Helvetian body, or as they term it Eidtgenossen, which signifies confederates. These have their ordinary and extraordinary meetings at their diets, where all matters of state, peace and war, are transacted, and all ambassadors and residents appear to negociate their master's affairs, as the Emperor's commissioner, the French ambassador, (very often, ordinary and extraordinary at once, and the latter is commonly one of the most eminent men of France, who are attended on by six or seven interpreters, kept constantly in that country at great cost, and are the ambassadors' emissaries from canton to canton, to insinuate with the leading men for the advantage of the French King's affairs); the Spanish ambassador, (whose master is only a confederate to the five Romish, commonly called the Little Cantons) the Pope's Nuncio, the Savoy ambassador, the Swedish, Venetian, and German Princes' residents. The titles that these princes afford this commonwealth somewhat differ, the French King has a particular title, which is, " A Haut et Magnifiques sieurs, nos bons Amins et Alliez," which is given to every canton apart. The Nuncios, Spanish, Venetian, Savoy, and other Italian ministers, give them " Iltustrissimi e Potenti Signori," the Emperor and other German princes, Sweden and Denmark, use the German title of " noble, strenuous, right wise, and provident." Their own people speak of or to them as gracious lords and superiors. They differ from all other nations in intercourse with public ministers of state and princes, tying themselves to no constant custom or rule, but vary their public civilities, as their present affections and public interest seem to require, holding it base to dissemble with any for reason of state; and when they conceive themselves wronged, they resent it with manly language, and require satisfaction, wherewith the emperors and kings of France and Spain are well acquainted. When an ambassador arrives, if they are pleased with him, and the State he represents, he is met by seven or eight chief senators, H 2 116 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. April. with gold chains, on horseback, with 200 or 300 horsemen, many officers and trumpeters, &c., in livery, a mile from the town. On meeting the ambassador, they alight and shake hands all round. The eldest senator then makes a long oration in his own language (they holding it dishonourable to use any other) which being interpreted, the ambassador makes another, "full of insinuating expressions." They then march to the city, where 2,000 or 3,000 men meet them, and he is taken to his house or inn; all the cannon on the walls are fired, the musketeers fire three volleys of shot before his house, and the senators then take leave, but are invited to sup with him, " which causes aching heads next morning to those that are not used to such cup skirmishes." Next day, some of their officers in livery present the ambassador with a tun of wine, a cart load of oats, great tubs full of live fish, and sometimes venison. During residence the ambassadors have to keep a great table, entertaining those whom they invite, or who come of good will; and on affairs of great business, as raising men, making up differences, renewing leagues, &c., there are great feasts, which, "with secret bribes, render the amity of that people very dispendious." The Romish cantons permit their people to take pensions of princes and states, but amongst the Protestant cantons, it is death for any man to be known to take a pension from any state or prince. The cantons in general receive annuities from several princes and states, as from the French King, which they call Friedgelt or peace money, although the French ordinarily call it a pension. The House of Austria is obliged to send a purse of gold on Midsummer day in every year, to the general diet of the cantons, in recognition of the hereditary alliance they hold with the Swiss; and the King of Spain does the like for the protection of Burgundy. The state of Venice pays to the cantons of Zurich and Berne eight million ducats yearly, and in time of war, so much a month; that state having a particular confederacy with the two greatest cantons. When ambassadors leave, they have the same military civilities as at their coming, but no presents are given to any; and although they are more frequented with public ministers than any other nation or state, they never send any from them to reside anywhere, but upon some important occasion; and their ambassadors return as soon as their business is done, and are magnificently defrayed by those they are sent to, who therefore use all diligence in dispatching their business. The manner used in the German emperor, Christian King, and other lesser princes' courts, is the same that was used here during the regal government. I beg leave to suggest here, as concerning my place:That you should think of the manner in which extraordinary and ordinary ambassadors, and othlier inferior public ministers shall be received; how far the master of the ceremonies is to meet an extraordinary ambassador on his arrival, and what ceremonies and civilities are to be used when they are brought to the House, for their first and last audiences; whether the ambassador's chair shall STATE PAPERS. 117 1649. VOL. I. April. be set in the same place it was during the late troubles, when they looked upon the Parliament as subject to another power. That when audience is granted, the hour be punctually observed, according to constant custom, and some withdrawing-rooms be furnished for him to repose in, until the House or Council of State thinks fit for him to be introduced. Whether the commonwealth will not think it necessary for him to give in his propositions both in English and in the same language they were uttered, and the like in all negociations with the Council of State. That a fit house may be appointed for lodging extraordinary ambassadors, and directions given as to their daily allowance, and for how long; what presents are to be given, and whether they are to sit or stand, and be covered or uncovered, on their first and last audiences. That before the wardrobe stuff be put up for sale, a sufficient proportion of hangings and other furniture be kept for this use, and that there be a rich coach of state, with the arms of the commonwealth, to bring ambassadors to their state audiences, and another coach of less value to attend them while entertained, and to bring lesser public ministers to their first audiences; the coachmen and postillions to be in the commonwealth's livery. That two barges may be had, one of state and rich, with arms and other ornaments, and a second, for more ordinary occasions, the bargemasters and watermen also to wear livery. What persons or officers of state may be visited by ambassadors and other lesser public ministers, and return visits, and whether, in these reciprocal visits, they shall propound any matters of state to be communicated to the House or Council of State. Whether disaffected persons are to be permitted to frequent their houses. Whether any officers are to be permitted to offer their service and stipulate capitulations with foreign ministers, before they acquaint the state therewith, and obtain license so to do; and whether it will be safe to transact any important business with those public ministers who now reside here, in regard they negociate as yet upon their former credentials, which do not assert the supreme authority to be in the Parliament; lest upon advantage, their masters may pretend such negociations to be invalid. [Copy, 15 pages.] May 1. Order in Parliament that the 1,3001. formerly ordered for paying off the present garrison of Plymouth be paid by the Treasurer-atWar to such person as the Council of State shall appoint. [I. 87, p. 47.] May 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The report from the Irish Committee approved. 2. To write Sir Chas. Coote that as, for victualling his garrison, lie has possessed himself of a quantity of salmon, herring, and cod belonging to John Davies, this, with 580 qrs. of wheat now 118 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) dispatched, is thought enough to victual the place till Cromwell arrives with an army. That Col. Huncks is raising a foot regiment for Derry, and will bring provisions and money. That Mr. King, his agent, is coming over to acquaint him with what is done, and to satisfy him where he has not had a full answer. 3. To write to Col. Jones of the coming of Col. Tothill's regiment and 1,400 qrs. of wheat and 330 of rye, and 80 barrels of powder shipped for Dublin; 16,0001. is to be sent, and to prevent mutiny, he may take more on bills of exchange at 14 days' sight. Also instructions as to distribution of clothes, &c. 4. To write to Col. Monk that 1,7521. 4s. 8d. is ordered for him; also two or three ships to secure those seas; that he shall have a commission for a troop of horse and sundry requisites; and he is to state what men and provisions he requires, the Council being sensible of his straits and services. 5. Lieut.-Col. Raymond to be Lieut.-Colonel to Col. Huncks, and to make up his 300 men to 500, and march them to Milford Haven, and on his way, either at Chepstow or Cardiff, to recruit his arms. 6. Col. Huncks to stay here to complete his regiment, and until Lieut.-Col. Raymond has shipped his company. 7. To write to the Generals at sea to provide shipping to take Lieut.-Col. Raymond and his regiment from Milford Haven to Derry. 8. Lieut.-Col. Raymond to have a month's pay advanced upon account for every man shipped by him, and 10 or 14 days' provision put on board for their transportation. 9. To send to the Committee for the 50,0001. ordinance for Ireland, to state the account of that receipt. 10. A recruit of horse to be granted to Col. Jones's regiment upon these terms:-That Sir Theop. Jones shall have for the recruit of Col. Jones's regiment of horse, viz., 20 for each troop here at 31. lOs. (besides the charges at the water side and for transportation) making 7001. to be paid him here, and 10 more at 31. lOs. to be furnished in Ireland, and 20 for the Colonels troop to be satisfied for in Ireland, making 3351. 11. Capt. Hunt to have 1001. advanced towards the recruit of his troop, and 591. 15s. 3d. allowed, in part of 2091. 15s. 3d. expended by him in Ireland for his troop there, as also 20 cases of pistols with holsters out of the stores. 12. The Irish Committee to consider of a fit place for putting the provisions ordered for Londonderry, in case it shall prove impossible to land them according to consignment. 13. Col. Popham's letter from aboard the Charles to be reported to the House. 14. Capt. Alleyne to be sent up to London in such manner as the generals think fit, and committed to Peter House. 15. To report to the House that 400 or 500 prisoners taken at sea are now in our hands, and that, by reason of several ordinances of Parliament forbidding the exchange of Irish prisoners or STATE PAPERS. 119 1649. VOL. I. May 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) such as adhere to them, the Council cannot dispose of them, and to desire directions. 16. Also that as the Generals at sea think the Guinea frigate fit for service, the Council desire to know whether she shall be employed; and if so, an order for money for her. 17. The papers taken by Col. Popham in the ships captured by him to be sent to the collectors of prize goods, for adjudication of the ships in the Court of Admiralty. 18. The Admiralty Committee to send in an estimate of the charge of the winter guard at sea, that provision may be made for it. 19. Sir Jas. Montgomery and Col. Audley Mervyn to be dismissed, with liberty to go to Ireland. 20. Messrs. Heveningham and Stapley to be a committee for examining the business between Sir John Backhurst and Quartermaster Tatham. 22. The letters from Col. Duckenfield, sheriff of Cheshire, and from the sheriff of Carnarvonshire referred to the Irish Committee. 23. The petition of Fras. Harvey of Lyme, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 62, pp. 241-248; also I. 123, p. 57, last entry.] May 1. Council of State to Sir William Constable. We have heard your Derby House. letter to Mr. Frost, representing that few of the people of Hereford are well affected to the present government, and that the place is of concernment, and might prove very dangerous if it should declare against the commonwealth, and give a beginning to new troubles. We desire you to have a watchful eye upon them, to keep that town and castle from being surprised or kept by any malignant party. [1. 94, p. 125.] May 1. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. There has been Derby House, too great a delay, in men and other things necessary for the Swiftsure. You are to take care that they be forthwith provided, and order Capt. Guilson to take charge of her when she is fitted to come about. We expect a present and effectual compliance with our commands, or some reason why they cannot be obeyed. [I. 94, pp. 125, 126; Vol. VI., No. 74.] May 1. Council of State to Col. Edw. Popham. We have received your Derby House. letter from aboard the Charles, with your journal, and the relation of the good success God has given to you in delivering into your hands the Guinea frigate and two other ships, one a man-of-war and the other a prize from Rochelle. We doubt not but God will so bless your endeavours to reduce the revolted ships, and free the seas from pirates. Concerning the employing of the ship in the State's service, we have asked the opinion of the House, and also their direction for the disposal of the prisoners, as by some ordinances of Parliament, those Irislh prisoners and their adherents cannot be ex 120 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. changed or released. As Capt. Alleyne has been long a noted and dangerous pirate, we desire you to take special care to send him up in safe custody to London, to be proceeded against according to his demerits. We have sent a copy of your letters to the generals aboard the Triumph in the Downs. [I. 94, pp. 126, 127.] May. 1. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The generals of Derby House. the fleet say that the Hercules, a considerable ship, has been a good while in victuals and wages at the State's charge, and yet is not gone out to sea. What is the cause of the delay? The State's service is not done by her lying in the river. If she has all things ready, command her out; if aught be wanting, inform us by whose fault it is so. Also that the Phoenix and Tiger frigates lie still in the Hope, and the latter wants her full provision of beef, pork, and peas, and also her boats, without which she cannot go to sea. The generals likewise desire that the Concord and the Cleer galliot at Dcptford, and the Dragon at Chatham may be hastened forth, which we recommend to your care, that the commonwealth may have service proportionably to their charge, our condition requiring that we carry on our marine affairs with effect and reputation. [L. 94, pp. 127, 128.] May 1. Council of State to Charles Walley. We find that the money Derby House. in your hands is nearly disbursed, and that you cannot provide for and pay your quarters, and dispatch away the forces that yet remain in those parts. We know the country cannot bear them without pay, and with it they are a great pressure. We therefore desire you to take up moneys there not exceeding 2,0001., and draw bills for the same upon Thomas Andrews, lord mayor, and Sir John. Wollaston, alderman of London, and the rest of the Army treasurers, payable in 21 days, which we shall order the said treasurers to have accepted and paid. [I. 94, pp. 120, 121; Vol. VI. No. 75.] May 1. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceeedings. Reference of the petition of Capt. John Chappel to Mr. Turner, to certify whether he was actually in the squadron of ships, as alleged by him, and whether he was not equally paid with the rest. Order to the Navy Commissioners, on reference from the Council of State, to obtain information from the owners of the Warspite as to her price, and how they will expect payment. [1. 123, pp, 43, 44; Vol. VI., No. 76.] May 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letters to Cols. Jones and Monk and Sir Charles Coote approved. 2. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Heveningham to be a committee to confer with Sir Thomas Lake, Mr. Mildmay, and Capt. Lockier, concerning the demands of the people of Waltham Forest for livery wood. STATE PAPERS. 121 1649. VOL. I. May 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. The Ipswich petition against Robt. Green, merchant, for engrossing of corn, referred to the Attorney General to prosecute, and to take information from Winm. Hanby, attorney for that town, to proceed against Green, so that the poor people may see that care is taken of them in time of dearth. 5. The business of the Mint to be taken up next Friday. 6. The Navy Commissioners to examine Isaac Holmes, Jno. Cox, Jno. Seggings, and such others as can inform them, concerning the demands of the inhabitants in Waltham Forest, for customary and livery woods, as also all records, &c. [Also Vol. I., No. 77.] 7. To recommend to the House that, as there is such a great want of money, the bill for sale of Dean and chapters' lands be speedily printed and published, and the instructions for trustees speedily passed, so that progress may be made in the sale, and money raised. 8. To request an order from the House that the treasuries of Goldsmiths' Hall and the Excise be kept entire for the public service, the former for the use of the army, and the latter for the navy. 10. Col. Rigby, Major-Gen. Lambert, and Col. Moore to attend the Council next Friday. 11. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report the petition of Abraham Van de Couter and Adrian Henrix, merchants of intercourse, to the House. 13. Order appointing Fras. Thorpe and Robt. Nicholas, serjeantsat-law, and Roger Hill, Wm. Say, Wm. Steele, and Jno. Cooke, counsellors, as assistants to the Attorney-General, and to be counsel for the commonwealth, against Jno. Lilburne, Wm. Walwin, Thos. Prince, and Hen. Overton, prisoners in the Tower. The attorneygeneral and counsel are to confer with the judges of the upper Beanch, as to whether the crimes to be objected against them be treasons or misdemeanors, and cause indictments to be prepared, and the usual courses observed touching the examination of the prisoners' witnesses. [I. 62, pp. 249-252.] May 2. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Lieut.-Col. Wm. Pigot, Derby House. Major Knight, and Mrs. Foulkes were appointed to go into Munster to do some special service there, and that they might not be suspected, they were to get their passage by a ship then going thither, but which has laid by her voyage. They will endeavour to hire a ship, but in case they cannot, we desire you to assist them. One of them has an order to ship 20 bags of hops, as a colour for their trade, and they have passes from hence. [I. 94, p. 121.] May 2. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. By the enclosed petition Derby House. from the inhabitants of Lowestoft and other coast towns in Suffolk, you may perceive the great desire of those people to go forth to sea to their mackarel fishing now in season; their provisions being made, it will be of very ill consequence both to themselves and the commonwealth if they are not protected, and enabled to go their voyage, all manner of other provisions being now at such an excessive rate. We therefore desire such protection as may enable them 122 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. to make their fishing without interruption. We also desire like care for guarding the coast of Sussex, in respect to their fishing. [I. 94, p. 136.] May 2. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers at the Tower. The Derby House. Swiftsure being ordered from Portsmouth to Woolwich dock for repair, you are to deliver to her master gunner ammunition necessary for bringing her about, and indent with him for the same, and take the remains thereof from him upon his arrival at Woolwich. [I. 123, p. 44.] May 2. Admiralty Committee to Mr. Wyan. We desire you to examine Derby House. Capt. Tas, and such others as Roe the solicitor shall bring you, touching the stay of Tas and his ship. [I. 123, p. 44.] May 2. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We are inDerby House. formed that Eastwood never built any frigate, but it is immaterial to us whether he or Tippet builds her, so that the State have a good vessel built; and as the trust of choosing an able man is wholly laid on you, we beg you to employ the person you conceive most fit. [L. 123, p. 44; Vol. I., No. 78.] May 2. 79. Admirals Robt. Blake and Ri. Deane to the Navy CommisDowns. sioners. As the victuals in the Greyhound will be exhausted by the 26th inst., and as vessels ranging on the north coast are a great encouragement to the merchants in those parts, we desire you will take care that she is supplied at Yarmouth or London, and quickly despatched to sea again. Thanks for hastening the stores, the flags, and jacks. Some time since we appointed the Dolphin frigate to join with the Lily, for guard of the mackarel fishing; she has but 10 days' victuals, and her attendance is of consequence to the safety of the fishermen; let care be taken for recruiting her upon her coming up, so that no time may be lost in her returning to her charge. [1 page.] May 3. 80. Commission by Charles II., appointing John Adam de Carpf The Hague. Lieut.-General of his horse to be raised in Germany, and colonel of a regiment of horse and foot under the Marquis of Montrose. [1 page.] May 3. 81. Like commission to the said John Adam de Carpf to treat The Hague. for raising companies or. regiments for the King's service, assuring them of payment, so far as lies in his power, and of promotion according to their deserving. [1 page.] Annexing, 81. I. Letters of safe conduct and passage for the said John Adam. 7 May, 1649. [1 page.] May 4. Order in Parliament-upon the report of Col. Wauton of a letter from Col. Popham, on board the Charles,-that the Guinea frigate be employed for the service of the State, and added to the summer's fleet. That Capt. Thorowgood be approved as captain. That those persons who appear to have an interest in her, after STATE PAPERS. 123 1649. VOL. I. adjudication according to the Act touching prizes, shall have satisfaction, notwithstanding she is employed for the service of the State. That the Council of State consider how the same may be done and give order accordingly. [Also Vol. I., No. 82.] That the Council of State take care for securing Capt. Alleyne, late commander of such ship, and examine the business concerning him, and the nature of the quarter given him, and whether it extends to any crimes committed by him on land, and report to the House. Also what is fit to be done with the common English mariners that have revolted or sided with the revolters, and have or shall be taken prisoners at sea, and how they may be disposed of for the security and best advantage of the commonwealth, notwithstanding any former order of Parliament. Also how the provisions and prisoners taken by the enemy at sea, and detained in Scilly, Jersey,,&c., may be discharged, and take order therein accordingly. That the petition of Elianor Wilson and 17 other women, on behalf of their husbands who are prisoners, touching their exchange, be referred to the Council of State. [I. 87, pp. 46-49.] May 4. COUNCfL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 9. To write to the Navy Committee, to order Sir H. Vane to pay 1001. to Moses Goodyear of Crutched Friars, London, as Col. Popham has drawn a bill of exchange upon Sir Hen. Vane for that purpose, he having received as much at Plymouth. 11. To write to the Lord General and his council of war, and enclose a copy of the papers scattered about the army, and to desire him to take care that divisions are not made in the army, to the prejudice of Parliament and the commonwealth. 13. The two warrants formerly granted to Sir Jas. Montgomery and Col. Audley Mervyn be delivered to them. 14. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Heveningham, and Sir Wm. Masham, to be a committee for perusing certain intercepted letters going to Holland. 16. Instructions for Sir Oliver Fleming, in his address to the Dutch Ambassador, concerning the ship of Capt. Arent Willemson Tas. You are to repair to Lord Joachimi, Ambassador from the States, and inform him of Tas's petition to the Council, relative to the taking of his ship at sea; and that, upon reference of the matter by the Council to the generals at sea, they knew nothing about it. You are to ask him whether Tas had any other commission or instructions besides those mentioned in his petition, and whether he was merely sent out for the prosecuting of pirates or other declared enemies. [I. 62, pp. 253-256.] May 4. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We desire you to notice Derby House. the enclosed paper sent to us by the Spanish Ambassador, and proceed in the affair according to your instructions, and with respect to the alliance between the nations. [I, 94, p, 137.] 124 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 5. Order in Parliament, that the several sums referred upon the receipts of Goldsmiths' Hall and the Excise, in room of the like sums transferred upon the security of Dean and Chapters' lands, shall, as they become due, be employed for the supply of the forces in England and Ireland, and for the use of the navy, and shall be issued out for those uses by warrants from Council, which the treasurers of the respective receipts are required to observe. [I. 87, p. 49.] May 5. COUNCIL -OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. 1,0001. to be paid to Mr. Hazard at Bristol. 4. The prisoners taken in Northamptonshire to be committed to the common gaol there. 5. The Lieutenant of the Tower to attend the Council this evening. 6. The money to be paid to Capt. Hunt to be charged by warrants upon Mr. Alleyn and the rest of the treasurers for the 90,0001. 8. To write to Mr. Benson, Justice of Peace in Northamptonshire, to examine the sheriff's deputy that refused to assist in the apprehension at Towcester of the three men who endeavoured to spread seditious papers. 11. 101. to be paid to the messenger who brought the news from Capt. Peacock of the taking of the Anne and Elizabeth frigates, under the command of the enemy, in the German Ocean. 12. 101. to be paid to Quartermaster Salt, for bringing the news of the apprehension of persons distributing dangerous papers at Towcester. [I. 62, pp. 257-260.] May 5. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. By the orders of Derby House. the House, you see their resolution to employ the Guinea frigate as a man-of-war for this summer's service. We have sent her to Col. Popham at Plymouth, and desire you to do all things for her victualling and expeditious sailing, that the commonwealth may have the benefit of her service. [L. 94, p. 137; Vol. I., No. 83.] May 5. Council of State to Col. Popham. To the same effect as the preDerby House. ceding and following letters. We have also written to the Navy Committee to give order to answer the bill for 1001. drawn by you upon Sir Henry Vane. [I. 94, p. 138.] May 5. Council of State to the Collectors for Prize Goods. By the votes Derby House. of the House, you will see their resolutions for employing the Guinea frigate, lately taken by Col. Popham, for a man-of-war; you are to prosecute that business and hasten her adjudication, that she may be ready for the service, and signify to those interested that her employment in this service shall not prejudice them, but that care shall be taken bfor their satisfaction according to the Act. Let the business be executed with expedition. [I. 94, p. 139.] May 5. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We lhear from the Derby House. Generals at sea the state of the victuals of the Greyhound, &c.; they also express the necessity of their being out at sea, the seas being so much infested with pirates. Let victuals be in such perfect readiness for them that they may not stay in port an hour longer than STATE PAPERS. 125 1649. VOL. I. while they can put it on board; and let the provisions for the Greyhound be made either in this port or Yarmouth, according to the captain's desire. [I. 94, p. 140; Vol. V., No. 84.] Enclosing, 84. I. Generals at Sea to the Council of State. WVe beg that the Navy Commissioners may have victuals ready at Yarmouth or London for the Greyhound, as her victuals expire on the 26th, and her keeping at sea is of great consequence. We ordered the Dolphin to join the Lily, to guard the mackarel fishing, but the commander says he has but 10 days' victuals, and must come to London. Pray let haste be made to supply her. Downs, 3 May, 1649. [Extract, i page.] May 5. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. By the enclosed from Derby House. Mr. Strickland, you see the intelligence of the Prince's going towards Irelaid. We have ordered the Navy Commissioners to have victuals ready that the ships may not stay in port. The House has appointed the Guinea frigate to be set out for a man-of-war. There being money to be sent to Ireland to Col. Monk, we have ordered Capt. Wheeler, or any other ship in Chester or Liverpool, to take it in, and transport it to Dundalk, or where else in Ulster the Colonel may be. [I. 94, p. 142.] May 5. Council of State to Col. Reynolds. You intimate that as your Derby House. money had not arrived, if you should presently march, you would lose many good men in your regiment; as we are very unwilling you should do this, you may continue in any of the places mentioned by you for a week at the utmost, but take special care that quarters may be paid, so that the poor, whose sufferings are so heavy in this great dearth, may not be oppressed. We hear that divers persons formerly of your regiment have spread dangerous papers in Northamptonshire, tending to the raising of sedition, and the destroying of all authority, and boast of having many of your regiment in their party. Have a special eye upon such persons coming amongst forces, and if you find any spreading such principles, apprehend and secure them, and give us information. [I. 94, p. 143; 62, p. 258.] May 5. Council of State to Capt. Peacock. We have received your letter Derby House. concerning the taking of the two ships of war of the enemy, and your desire to employ one of them, the Elizabeth. For your good service we give you thanks, and must needs take notice that you have been forward from the very beginning of these troubles. We desire you to employ the Elizabeth until her victuals shall be out, before which time further orders will be taken. We have desired the collectors for prize goods to hasten the adjudication, and care shall be taken that her employment in the service shall be no prejudice to those who are interested in her by being taken as prize. [I 94, p. 144.] May 5. Council of State to Major Boteler and Capt. Stirke. Thanks Derby House. for your care and diligence in securing the three men for spreading 126 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. seditious papers, whereby the common people are in danger to be seduced from their duty, and the Government undermined. We have sent those three men to the common gaol at Northampton, to be proceeded against, and desire you to be still careful to prevent the growing of this mischief, and to apprehend others of this party that have endeavoured or shall endeavour to spread these or the like papers. [I. 94, p. 145.] May 7. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider and appoint how the 3,0001. to be raised by the sale of Dean and chapters' lands may be distributed in such proportions as may best carry on the public service by sea and land, for the present year. [I. 87, p. 50.] May 7. 85. Order in Parliament. The House having previously ordered that the sequestrations of the delinquents in the late insurrection in Essex should be applied to the maintenance of the forces raised in that county for its defence, and also the fines of all delinquents in Essex not formerly sequestered; and whereas by ordinance of 25 Nov. last, 5,0001. was granted to the army under Lord Fairfax, to be forthwith raised by the sequestration committee in Essex, out of the estates of delinquents in the late insurrection;-the standing committee of the said county are hereby authorised to compound with the said delinquents, according to the rules given to the committee at Goldsmiths' Hall, and to give the said delinquents a full discharge, and dispose of the moneys so raised to the uses abovementioned; what remains to go towards satisfaction for the losses, through the said insurrection, of the well affected of Colchester, [1I pages.] May 7. Order in Parliament that none of the persons whose cases are to be heard on Monday, on reports from the Commissioners for compounding, receive prejudice meantime. [G. 1, p. 212.] May 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Jno. Danvers to report the matter of the constables' oath to the House, so that a proper one may be drawn, and honest men put in to execute that office. 2. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Scott, to go to Goldsmniths' Hall, with the order of the House taking off the anticipations, and to desire them to provide 10,0001. to be sent to Col. Jones, and 20,0001. that must be answered by a bill of exchange to be drawn by Mr. Wybrantz, and sent to Holland, for provision of wheat and cheese for Ireland. 3. Capt. Stamp to be ordered to march to Chester, for transportation to Derry. 4. Mr. Walley to furnish a month's pay to the three companies of Major Westmoreland, and provide victuals and take order for their transportation to Derry. 7. The letters of the Generals at Sea, of Capt. Peacock, and of Col. Popham, from Plymouth Sound, to be reported to the House. STATE PAPERS. 127 1 649. VOL. I. 1649. May 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. The orders of the House, referring the care of providing for the navy to the Council, to be considered next Wednesday, when Mr. Alleyn, Col. Harvey, and some of the Navy Committee are to attend. 10. The business of building new frigates for the winter service to be considered next Wednesday. 13. Capt. Fearmes' letter from Barnstaple, complaining of the want of a ship for transporting Col. Reynolds' regiment to Ireland, referred to the Irish committee. 14. A copy of the order sent to the generals about exchanging prisoners to be given to a person soliciting discharge of prisoners. 15. Capt. Fearmes' letter, as to taking a frigate with three guns and 40 men off Barnstaple, to be reported to the House. 17. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Ludlow, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Stapley, to be a committee for examining Mr. Mabbot as to licensing a pamphlet called " The Agreement of the People," and others of a like nature, against the commonwealth. 19. Note of 4,0001. to be received from the Excise for Plymouth, next Wednesday. 22. Lieut.-Col. Venables' letter referred to the Irish committee. 23. Capt. Clarke's ship to attend the service of the north of Ireland and Derry, until further order. 24. The two regiments of Col. Venables and Col. Phaire to be hastened to Ireland. 25, 26. Capt. Anth. Stamp and Col. Anth. Hungerford's petitions referred to the Irish committee. 27. The Irish debate to be renewed next Monday. 28. The Irish committee and army officers recommended to take care to have ready the forces designed for Ireland. 29. Col. Wauton, Mir. Heveningham, and Col. Jones to be a committee to consider whether the guns now in the Tower, required by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, may be spared for the garrison of Berwick; and if so, to give order accordingly. 32. Messrs. Lisle and Holland, and Col. Ludlow to be a committee on Waterton's petition. 33. The powder and ammunition intended for Chester to be put on board a ship going that way. 34. Saul, the innkeeper of Lavenham, now prisoner, to be discharged, and 20s. given to him to bear his expenses home, the charges brought against him having been found untrue. 35. Sir Hen. Mildmay to commend to the House that, as divers dangerous books have been printed and published with Mr. Mabbott's license, he be discharged of his trust, and that care be taken to suppress such books and pamphlets, especially that known as "The Moderate." 36. The Acts for the militia and the Mint to be finished tomorrow. [I. 62, pp. 261-267.] 128 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. May 7. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We recommend to you Derby House, the condition of divers prisoners at Scilly, whose case is solicited by Mlr. Cooke, one of them now here upon his parole, and desire you to make their exchange with speed, the rather as Cooke's parole is now out, and he must return if his exchange is not made. [I. 94, p. 146.] May 7. Council of State to the Army Committee. The House has voted Derby House. ]1,3001. for the garrison of Plymouth. You are to give warrant to the Treasurers at War to pay it to Col. Ralph Weldon, with expedition, as the business is of consequence to the safety of that important place. [I. 94, p. 146.] May 7. Council of State to Charles Walley. Letters from Ireland repreDerby House. sent the state of our affairs in Ulster to be somewhat doubtful, and until we hear farther, we have thought fit to suspend the sending thither any money or provisions. If the 1,7521. 4s. Sd. sent you by Sir Adam Loftus to be transmitted to Col. Monk has not beein sent away, stay it until further orders; and if it has been put on board of Capt. Clarke, let it be again taken on shore until you hear further from us. Conceal what we write concerning the cause of keeping back the money. [L. 94, p. 147.] May 7. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Prince Rupert intends Derby House, to send some of his revolted ships to Newfoundland, to disturb the fishing there, which would be a very great loss to the fishermen and merchants, and tend to the overthrow and ruin of that trade, and would furnish the enemy with much money for the maintenance of their ships and men by the sale of the fish, which they may easily take and carry thence, the ships fishing there being of no force, nor having any means to defend themselves. We therefore desire you, if consistent with the present state and affairs of the fleet, to send two ships to Newfoundland, with order to defend the fishing ships, and see them safely away when their fishing shall be ended. [I. 94, p. 148.] May 7. Council of State to Charles Walley. There are three companies Derby House, of Major Westmorland's appointed to be transported for the defence of Derry. You are, out of the moneys lately appointed you to take up and charge here upon the Treasurers at War, to provide victuals and to take order for their transportation, and use all possible expedition, that place being much pressed by the revolted British, and of great consequence to the commonwealth. You will speedily receive order for the shipping of Capt. Croxton's men, and meantime you are to pay them 6d. a day. [I. 94, p. 149.] May 7. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The generals at Derby house, sea have now sailed westward, and left Capt. Bodiloe in the Happy Entrance to manage the service in the Downs; that he may be the better able to do this, and prevent the daily depredations done in STATE PAPERS. 129 1649. VOL. I. those seas, we desire that the Dragon frigate, the Concord, and the Cleer galliot be furnished with what they want, and despatched away to the Downs to attend the service; certify us when they are gone, that we may know in what condition the guard of those seas is, and what service to expect from them. [I. 94, p. 149; Vol. 1., No. 86.] May 7. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. By the enclosed order Derby House. of the House, you see the power given to this Council to dispose of prisoners, notwithstanding any former ordinances; the executive thereof must be in you, as being upon the place where they are taken. You are to dispose of them as you see to be most for the public service, taking care that such of ours as are prisoners with the enemy may be exchanged with speed. As persons of quality, being aboard ships that are taken, conceal themselves in the habits of common seamen, in particular Sir Hugh Windham, who was aboard the Guinea when she was taken, we desire you to order a strict examination of all the seamen taken, so as to discover such disguise; those found to be but common men we leave it to you to set on shore somewhere in the enemies' quarters, to avoid further charge, or otherwise to dispose of them as you shall see cause. [I. 94, p. 150.] May 7. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Eighty tons of Derby House, timber felled in Elthamn park by Mr. Bentley for wharfing being proper for shipping, we desire you to have it brought to the stores at Deptford, and order shall be given for felling as much instead that is not fit for ships. [I. 94, p. 151; Vol. I., No. 87.] May 7. Council of State to the Bailiffs of Ipswich. Thanks for your care Derby House. of the prisoners sent into your town by Capt. Peacock. The common men we leave to you, consulting with Capt. Peacock, if he is in those parts, to dispose of as you judge best for disburdening the country of them, by sending them over whence their ship was taken, or otherwise. [I. 94, p. 151.] May 8. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take order for demolishing Belvoir Castle, and giving satisfaction to the Earl of Rutland for the same, not exceeding 1,5001. [I. 87, p. 50.] May 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Walley to pay the quarters of Capt. Croxton's company, and to be told that he shall have speedy orders to ship them away. 2. To write the Navy Commissioners, enclosing the petition of Wm. Gregory, master of the Spy, against Blackwell, and desire them to prosecute him for the injuries done to the men. 3. To write to thank the Mayor of Plymouth for his advertisement of the seamen spending their time in harbour, and to desire him to advertise the generals of it. 5. To recommend to the House Sir Jno. Wollaston to be master worker of gold and silver coin in the Tower. 35077. I 130 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Alderman Wilson to report what ordinances have been passed concerning Sir Robt. Harley being master worker of the Mint. 8. Wm. Steele, Jno. Cooke, Josias Bernars, and Nich. Martyn to be a committee to enquire into the state of the Charter House Hospital, and the abuses therein, inspect the records, &c., the Commissioners of Council, to whom it was entrusted, not having time for it.. 9. Mr. Frost to consider of sending to Goldsmiths' Hall. 12. 1,0001. out of the tenths of the Admiralty to be laid up for making chains and medals, as rewards to officers and mariners who shall do eminent service at sea. 13. To report to the House that the committee have considered the indentures concerning the coin, and filled up the blanks, and recommend Sir Jno. Wollaston as a fit person to be master worker of the Mint. [L. 62, pp. 270-272.] May 8. Council of State to the Lord General. There is 1,0001. under Derby House. conduct of 50 horse going from Kent to Col. Reynolds' regiment, which is now in distemper. If that money comes to the men, it will only make them act the more against the commonwealth, and we therefore desire you to order some forces to make stay of that money, and bring it to the Committee or army treasurer. [I. 94, p. 152.] May 8. Council of State to Col. Temple. We hear of designs against Tilbury Fort, whereof you are the governor. You are to repair to us that we may confer with you concerning its state, and that you may be at or near your charge. [I. 94, p. 154.] May 9. Order in Parliament,-upon the report of Alderman Wilson from the Council of State as to the Mint,-that the Council call Sir Robert Harley before them, and consider the whole business, and what is fit to be done therein, and report to the House to-morrow. [I. 87, p. 50.] May 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Gasper Summer, Jno. Hilliard, and Thos. Cloake, two Irish and one English, taken prisoners at sea, to be sent to the Marshalsea. 2. The other two Englishmen, Stephen Abner and Geo. Oliver, to be discharged, on engaging never to act against the commonwealth. 4. To request the Revenue Committee to issue a warrant to Mr. Frost for 2001., for the use of the Council. 5. 201. to be paid to Col. Humphreys, to enable him to go to Mr. Peters with a physician. 6. The business of the Earl of Salisbury referred to the Committee for timber, and he added to the Committee. 11. The Army Committee to take care that an establishment be made for the governor of Dover Castle, and allowed from 25 March STATE PAPERS. 131 1649. VOL. I. May 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) last, and that Capt. Swan's company be ordered there, and a constant pay established for them. 14. The business of sending money to Col. Monk to be considered to-morrow. 15. The Earl of Denbigh, Lord Grey, Sir Hen. Vane, and Mr. Holland to be a committee consider the condition of the relations of Dr. Dorislaus, he being taken from them while in the service of the commonwealth, as also his interment. 16. To recommend to the Navy Committee that the 1001. due to the late Dr. Dorislaus, upon account of his former service, be forthwith paid. 17. The Irish Committee to consider the state of the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall, and take order that such Acts may be provided as will enable the treasurer at the said receipts to pay the money to the use of the army. ] 8. The Admiralty Committee to state the receipts growing due out of the Excise, and prepare the necessary orders for the Council to pass, and Acts for the House, to enable the treasurers to pay the money to the use of the Navy. 19. Order to be given to the treasurers for the sale of Dean and Chapters' lands, to observe this proportion in their payments, viz., one third for the navy, another for the forces for Ireland, and another as Council shall give order. 21. Col. Pride to relieve the guards in the Tower, as he thinks fit. 23. Col. Venables to complete his regiment, he and Walley to make ready victuals and transport for them to Dublin, and Venables to send 5001. with a field officer. 25. The 1,0001. formerly ordered for Mr. Hazard to be now consigned to Mr. Powell, and Hazard to arrange with Powell for ships and victuals, as he shall be directed hence. 27. Col. Hungerford to have leave to go to the Bath for recovery of his health, and to be excused from his regiment until the end of July, and have 1001. in part of his arrears. 30. Col. Phaire and Col. Stubber to expedite their full force and march for Dublin. 31. Mr. Smith to be authorised to take advantage of the best markets for making provision of corn for Ireland. 32. The money to be paid at Chester for Ireland to be laid out for 1,000 quarters of wheat, which is to be sent to Cheshire and Lancashire to be resold, whereby the country will be furnished with bread, and the money will be ready for pay of the soldiers when needed. 33. The Lord President having informed the Council that Sir Wm. Parsons, late one of the Lords Justices of Ireland, has prepared some discourses asserting the English interest in Ireland, and discovering the ingratitude and unworthy dealing of the Irish and their adherents, in partaking in that horrid' rebellion there,-particularly one tract called Examen Hibernice, and another discourse containing I 2 132 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) questions, objections, and objection concerning the war in Ireland,which, if printed and published, may be of public use, the Council order Sir Wm. Parsons to review his tracts and discourses, and cause them to be printed and published. Also, the Council-being informed that Thomas Waring, formerly clerk of a commission under the Great Seal of Ireland for taking examinations concerning the losses and sufferings of the Protestants, has such examinations, and that they would much tend to the vindication of the Protestant cause and perpetuating infamy upon the Irish Papists; and good testimony being given by Sir Wm. Parsons, Sir Gerard Lowther, and others, of Waring's labors and pains,-refer the preparing and publishing of such examinations to Sir Wm. Parsons and Sir Gerard Lowther, who are to speed the perfecting thereof; the rather as many here, by their cavils and queries,not knowing the true state of the affairs of that other nation,-turn obstructers of their intended relief, weaken the hands of the wellaffected in both nations, and in effect second the designs of the rebels there. [I. 62, pp. 273-280.] May 9. Council of State to Hugh Peters. We are sorry of your sickness Derby House. at Sandwich, and doubting whether you can have there physicians acquainted with your condition, have desired Col. Humphreys to visit you, and bring a physician to consult with Dr. Gourdon, and one shall be left fit to take care of your health; being very sensible of your faithful service, we would not be wanting in anything that might tend to your recovery. [I. 94, p. 152.] May 9. Council of State to the Warwickshire Committee. We desire Derby House. you,-in pursuance of an order in Parliament of 10 Dec. 1646, for auditing and stating the accounts of those that served in your county, -to audit and state those of Capt. Thomas Hunt, late of Coventry, who performed service in your county, and is speedily to repair to command in Ireland. [I. 94, p. 153.] May 9. Council of State to the Lord General. There was 10,0001. brought Derby House. from Bristol, to be paid for the use of the navy, which is now stayed by some of the army and carried to Windsor; this money being that of particular men who had assignments upon it, its failure, making a breach of the public credit, is of so great prejudice to our affairs that, if it be diverted, no man will ever think himself sure of any public assignations, nor shall we have any further credit for carrying on our affairs without present money. We therefore desire you to order this money to be presently delivered to such as Mr. Allen, or the Treasurerlof the Army shall appoint, that it may be brought hither, and paid according to former assignations. [I. 94, pp. 153, 154.] May 9. Council of State to the Collectors for Prize Goods. You are to Derby House. appraise the two vessels belonging to Gates Naylor and Edmond Emson, fishermen of Barking, lately rescued by Capt. Copping from STATE PAPERS. 133 1649. VOL. I. the Irish, and-upon security given by them to abide by the sentence of the Admiralty Court-to re-deliver such vessels and goods to the said owners. [I. 123, p. 45.] May 9. 88. John Holland, Thos. Smith, and Robt. Thomson, [Navy ComnNavy Office. missioners, to the Admiralty Commissioners?]. We have received our letter returned from you, concerning an increase of 2d. a day to the ropemakers at Woolwich, as also your order of 7 May, and have cause to resent that we are so misunderstood as to be inhibited by you to do our duty. We never intended to contract any odium upon you, much less to innovate any increase of charge to the State, unless of great necessity, as this is. We do not urge you to adventure that concession by any primitive power in yourselves; but this we know; that if you have no such ability, —which does not become us to dispute,-you may move the Parliament, whose tender regard to poor men well deserving of the commonwealth we are fully assured is such that they will not suffer them to want sustenance in these necessitous times; especially seeing that in the sweat of those men's brow consists not only their particular living but also that of the republic; and the charge is not particular, but common also, wherein we bear a share with the rest. What interpretation soever may be made of our actions by those that have the supervision of them, we shall not fail to represent the grievances of those under our charge when they represent them to us, and doubt not but they will receive a candid acceptation from you. [1 page.] May 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Kinaston, now prisoner at Whitehall, to be remitted to the Fleet, and the warden to give an account for his going abroad. 2. Sir Hen. Vane to report Mr. Strickland's letter to the House. 3. A representation of the murder of Dr. Dorislaus at the Hague to be drawn up and sent to the States' Ambassador residing here. 4. A copy to be sent to Mr. Strickland, and he directed to acquaint the States with the Council's sense of Dorislaus' murder, and to press them to own and protect him, representing the disadvantge to trade if public persons are not protected. He is to act as he thinks fit, if he has fears for his own security. 8. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Holland to confer with Mr. De la March, concerning the state of Guernsey and Sark, and report to the House on the best manner of securing the islands, to the satisfaction of the inhabitants. 9. Walter Breame to be committed to Peterhouse, for having been in arms against the Parliament, for holding intelligence with the enemy, and upon suspicion of having a hand in and knowledge of the death of Dr. Dorislaus. 10. To write to Mr. Strickland to make inquiry concerning the said Walter Breame, lately arrived from Holland. [I. 62, pp. 281 -283.] May 10. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We hear from Plymouth Derby House. that some of the ships spend much time in port, and the com 134 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. manders on shore, whereby the victuals spend while the service is neglected. You are to take special care that the ships lie out at sea in prosecution of the service. [I. 94, p. 155.] May 10. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. Nixon, on Derby House. board the Fellowship, has returned as convoy, with merchants from Amsterdam, and many of his men have fallen sick for want of clothes, which are not laid on board as heretofore; we desire they may be furnished with expedition. [I. 94, p. 156; Vol. I., No. 89.] May 10. Council of State to Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell. The ground of our Derby House. last night's order for sending hither the money which was appointed for the navy was the pressing necessity of that service here represented; but upon the consideration of your letter, we take off that order, and hereby authorise you to take that 10,0001., or so much as is necessary for your present occasion, and give direction to the Committee of the Army to furnish the like sum here for the use of the navy, and certify us how much of the said money you shall so employ. [I. 94, p. 1 56.] May 10. Council of State to Thos. Smith and Jno. Hill, late collectors of Derby House. prize goods. By Act of Parliament of 17 April last, Jno. Sparrow, Rich. Blackwell, and Humph. Blake, were appointed collectors for prize goods, to dispose of the profits arising on the sale thereof, according to another Act of the same date made for the encouragement of seamen. We require you to deliver the sums come to your hands since the date of such Act to the said collectors, and also all books touching goods and prizes sold since that time, and perfect copies of all accounts of prize goods not sold before 22 Feb. last. [I. 123, p. 46.] May 10. Order of the Admiralty Committee that the ordnance officers send in a list of all the brass and iron ordnance, with their quality, now lying in or near the Tower, and what quantity may be spared without prejudicing the supply of the ships. [L. 123, p. 46.] May 11. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that the forces of the army in and about London and Westminster assist those under the command of the several militias of London and Westminster, for preservation of the peace and safety of the Parliament, city, and suburbs. [I. 87, p. 51.] May 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order to be sent to those holding the 10,0001. that came from Bristol not to pay any of it out until further order. 2. 10,000.1; to be charged upon the receipt of Dean and Chapters' lands for the use of the army. 3. Mr. Herring reports that there is 6,0001. in ready money at Goldsmiths' Hall. 4. The treasurers for the Dean and Chapters' lands to pay to the Treasurer for the Navy so much of the 10,0001. ordered by the Council for the use of the army as has been paid by the Treasurer of the Army out of the 10,0001. of South Wales. STATE PAPERS. 135 1649. VOL. I. May 11. COUNCIL OF. STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. The order for re-delivery of the horses to Col. More by Capt. Moysey confirmed. 8. Mr. Frost to take an account of the charges of Capt. Moysey, and present it to the Council, and upon their approbation, it is to be paid by Mr. Frost out of the money for charges for the Council. 9. As Colonels Rookesby and Wastell's regiments are to be disbanded, and the Council had appointed money for the purpose which cannot be had, to desire the House to recommend it to the Army Committee to provide money for payment of their quarter, so that they may not be a burden to the country. 11. The business of the Castles in the Downs to be recommitted, and Mr. Heveningham, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Col. Purefoy added to the Committee. 12. A letter to be written thanking Col. Monk for his services and integrity. ] 3. The Excise Commissioners to take notice of the several Acts of Parliament whereby the debts charged on their receipts are transferred to the Dean and Chapters' lands, or else discharged, and to pay those sums to the Navy Treasurer as they come in. 14. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, and Col. Stapley to be a committee to examine the prisoners brought by Mr. Sexby, and to view the letters and prepare the questions. 15. Mr. Sexby to have his charges paid, and 51. for his pains in his journey to Dover. 16. Dr. Dorislaus' body to be brought to Worcester House, and put in a convenient room hung with black baize, and escutcheons of his arms, until the pleasure of the Parliament is known as to where he is to be interred. 17. To report to the House the opinion of Council that as Dr. Dorislaus was barbarously murdered in the service of the State, and his children deprived of maintenance, Parliament should settle 2001. a year on his son, and put it in a way of timely payment. 18. That 2501. be assigned for his honourable interment at Westminster, and the care of it left to John Allen, herald, appointed to bring his body to Worcester House. 19. That three private soldiers of CoL Pride's, taken to attend him, were to have 5s. a week and a gratuity on their return, but have been employed three weeks, and only had 20s. each, and have expended more. 20. That Rich. Pight, employed to bring over the body, has expended 31. more than the 40s. he received, and that those men should have payment. 21. Quartermaster Tatham and his soldiers to give in and sign their charge against Sir John Backhurst, for raising the people, and the papers to be sent to the Sequestration Committee of county Berks. 22. Peter Thelwall to have his whole arrears paid, and charged upon the revenue, and the members of Council who are members of the Revenue Committee to see it paid. 136 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 23. A letter to be written to Mr. Thelwall of thanks and desiring him to continue his care. 24. Mr. Augier to have his whole arrears similarly paid. 25. If the Revenue cannot afford that money in convenient time, it is to be charged on some other revenue. 26. Mr. Augier's correspondence to be considered next Monday. 27. Mr. Holland, Sir Jno. Danvers, the Earl of Salisbury, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to consider what houses and parks lately belonging to the King shall be kept for the use of the State. 28. To refer to the Lord-General that another company. 29. To write to the Committee of Stafford. 30. Mr. Smith to freight two ships for transporting 1,000 quarters of wheat to Chester and Liverpool, to be there sold by Mr. Walley, at price cost, and the proceeds employed in sending soldiers to Ireland. [I. 62, pp. 285 —292.] May 11. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We appointed you to take up Derby House. money for sending forces into Ireland, which at this time of the year you will be easily able to do. You are to take care that the arms still wanting for Col. Venables' regiment be brought and furnished to him there, and provide shipping and victuals for their transportation, and their month's pay when on board. We would have you ship them away as they are ready, and not let all stay till all be ready, lest it be too great a burden to the owners of shipping to wait so long for their freight, or the State be put to the charge of demurrage. We also desire that 300 or 400 of Col. More's men may be sent to Derry, if they be ready before those of Major Westmorland, and in that case, Major Westmorland's are to go to Dundalk; but the first that are ready are to be dispatched to Derry. If Col. More's men be not sent to Derry, but Major Westmoreland's, we would have you dispatch Col. More's and Col. Hungerford's forthwith to Drogheda. We shall take care that more money is sent you for the discharge of quarters, and for advance money and arms for the soldiers. [I. 94, pp. 158, 159.] May 11. Council of State to Col. Venables. We have appointed Mr. WalDerby House. ley to take up money there, and to draw bills upon the treasurers here for money for paying your quarters, and your month's advance upon transportation, and for a supply of the rest of your arms. You are to furnish yourself completely in those parts, not exceeding the prices here, viz., 9s. for a new musket, and 3s. 8d. for pikes. Use expedition for completing your regiment, and meantime send away such as are ready to Dublin, that they may not stay until all are ready, so that the country may be eased of their burden, and the ships not too long in expectation of them, which must needs oppress the owners and masters of those vessels, or draw charge upon the State for demurrage. There were two ships of wheat lately sent to Dublin, which we hope have arrived, and we have more corn bought here in the river that shall be shipped away with all speed, so that we hope there will be no want of victuals for your men, and STATE PAPERS. 137 1649. VOL. I. the rest at Dublin, and therefore desire there may be no delay in sending them over. [I. 94, p. 1 60.] May 12. Order in Parliament that the Council of State be authorised to dispose of the 300,0001. raised and to be raised by virtue of the Act for sale of Dean and Chapters' land, in such manner as may best carry on the public safety, and the service of Ireland; and that Thomas Noel, Stephen Estwick, and Wm. Hobson, treasurers appointed by the said Act, be authorised to pay such sums as come to their hands to such as the Council of State appoint, whose receipts shall be a sufficient discharge. The trustees to send copies of the said Act to the sheriffs of the several counties, and they to publish the same, and return an account of their doings therein to the trustees. [I. 87, pp. 51, 52.] May 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord President to prepare and bring in an Act prohibiting the printing of invective and scandalous pamphlets against the commonwealth. 2. The petition of the bailiffs, aldermen, and commonalty of Great Yarmouth referred to the generals. 5. Mr. Fermor to have his expenses for travelling up and down, on the disturbance given him by Capt. Thomson and others. 7, 17. To write to thank Col. Reynolds for his services in dispersing Capt. Thomson's rebellious company. 8. Sir Robt. Harley's letter to Mr. Frost concerning the place of master of the mint, to be reported to the House. 10. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Jones, and Messrs. Holland, Heveningham, Stapley, and Scott to be a committee to examine the intercepted letters, and Mr. Browne, a prisoner, and to search their houses for ciphers, &c. 11. To report to the House that it will cost 2,4771. 18s. 4d. to repair the castles in the Downs, and that it ought to be charged on the revenue formerly appointed for the Queen of Bohemia; 1,5001. thereof to be payable before Midsummer, and the rest before Michaelmas. 15. Lieut.-Col. Read's letter from Poole referred to the Army Committee. 16. Lieut.-Col. Read to be written to, and told what is done with his letter. 20. The information concerning the death of Dr. Dorislaus to be reported to the House; also that there are designs for assassination of the Lord President and some members of Parliament and Council; that for prevention thereof, a high court of justice should be erected, for proceeding against such persons; and that some of those now in prison and exempted from pardon should be proceeded against. 22. Col. Whalley to quarter his men in adjacent towns and villages, provided he take care that constant guards be upon duty about this town, for the guarding of the Parliament. [I. 62, pp. 294-299.] May 12. Council of State to the Army Committee. The Isle of Wight Derby House. should be preserved from all attempts of the enemy, which, if they 138 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. could surprise and keep it, would be of very great prejudice to the peace of this nation, and interrupt trade and commerce. We have ordered a view to be taken of all the castles and forts in the isle, and a return made of their condition. We desire you to prepare an establishment for the said forts and castles, and see them furnished with such stores of ammunition of all kinds as shall be necessary for their transportation (sic). [I. 94, p. 161.] May 12. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We are informed by Derby House. several petitions that divers seamen of this nation have been taken prisoners and carried to Scilly and to Kinsale, and other ports of Ireland. We recommend their condition to you, and desire you to cause exchanges to be made of them all by prisoners in your hands, or such as you shall take, as it will tend much to the satisfaction of the seamen, when they see that care is had of them. Certify us what you do herein, for the satisfaction of those petitioners who are daily solicitors for an answer. [I. 94, pp. 162, 163.] May 12. Council of State to the Army Committee. The garrisons of Lynn, Derby House. Croyland, and Boston are unprovided of some arms and ammunition, which we conceive you have in the public stores; you are to furnish the said garrisons with 50 barrels of powder, and match and bullet proportionably, as also 500 muskets and bandoleers, 700 swords and belts, 200 pikes, and 20 drums; all these provisions to be delivered to such as Col. Wauton shall appoint. [. 94, p. 164.] May 12. 90. Admirals Rich. Deane and Robt. Blake to William Willoughby, PlymouthSound.Navy Commissioner at Portsmouth. We intimated the taking of the Robert frigate by two Irish men-of-war, off Fairleigh, and conceiving that the fishermen and others on the coast of Sussex stand in need of protection, we have ordered the Satisfaction, under Capt. Brandley, to take charge of some vessels bound from hence eastward, and in his way, to call at Portsmouth for victuals. If any are in store, see that he is supplied for his present necessity, and have the rest ready upon his return from the Downs; if there be none in store, write to the Navy Commissioners for his re-victualling forthwith. [1 page.] May 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The declaration read to be sent for Mr. Lisle to offer to the House, to pass it, or something to that effect. 2. To write to the Essex Committee, according to Col. Temple's proposition, to take care of Tilbury fort. 4. Also to go on with the repairs. 5. Power to be given to Col. Jas. Temple to raise 80 men for his assistance in time of danger at Tilbury fort, and pay them at the usual rate of soldiers. 6. Col. Wauton and Ald. Wilson to confer with Col. Jas. Temple as to supplying victuals, and allowance for fire and candle, and disposing of sick soldiers to hospitals. 9. To report to the House that Col. Jas. Temple should have a commission as governor of Tilbury fort. STATE PAPERS. 139 1649. VOL. I. May 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The Pamphleteers to be discharged upon bond, and paying messengers' charges. 12. The Revenue Committee to pay the money ordered by Parliament for the burial of Dr. Dorislaus, and for the soldiers on that service. 13. Mr. Hall to be employed at 1001. a year, with assurance of further care, for answering pamphlets against the commonwealth, and 301. to be advanced him on signing the test. 14. To write to the Army Committee, to take care that the 4,0001. to be paid by the country to Plymouth is levied and gathered. 15. The Earl of Denbigh, and Messrs. WAauton, Heveningham, and Stapley to be a committee for examining Sir Joseph Seymour and Mr. Trelany, committed prisoners for going over to Charles Stuart. 16. Lord Brabazon's petition for leave to go to the Spaw, with his wife, four servants, and two horses, to be granted. 17. Rich. Blaney's desire referred to the Irish Committee. 18. Summons to be sent to the gentlemen appointed to be of the council, but who have not appeared, to attend the service of the commonwealth. 19. Summons to be sent to members who have appeared, but are now absent, to attend, as great affairs need their presence. 20. Messrs. Scott, Holland, and Heveningham, and the Earl of Denbigh added to the Committee for considering the address to be made to Scotland. 22. Mr. Bradshaw to have leave to send a small vessel to Munster to redeem his ship and goods made prize, and to have a convoy thither. [1. 62, p. 305.] May 14. Council of State to Col. Ashton. We wrote you some time since Derby House. to disband Capt. Bamber's troop, and pretences are made that obedience was given by him; but we hear to the contrary, and desire you to certify us whether Capt. Bamber did disband upon orders or not. [I. 94, p. 163.] May 14. Council of State to the Army Committee. Col. Whalley's regiDerby House. ment of horse was appointed to quarter near this town; their quarters should be duly paid, that they may be kept together upon their duty. We therefore desire 1,3001. to be paid to that regiment upon account, to be repaid out of its assignations, so that they may be the better enabled to perform the duty required of them for the safety of the Parliament. [I. 94, p. 164.] May 14. Council of State to the Army Committee. Col. Sanders' regiDerby House. ment is left here at the Mews, for the guard and safety of the Parliament; within five or six days, they will have no money left to pay their quarters, which must necessarily be provided, so that no discontent may grow among the soldiers in this conjuncture of affairs, when so many wait to take all opportunities to fill them with discontent, and to work diversions among them. Let money be provided for them, and they paid, either out of the 140 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. assignations, or if they do not come in within convenient time, then out of the money which you are to receive from Goldsmiths' Hall, or any other money in your power; for we conceive it very necessary that they be duly paid, while they continue here upon this service. [I. 94, p. 165.] May 14. Council of State to the Army Committee. We refer the enclosed Derby House. petition from Capt. Sexby, Governor of Portland, to you, and desire that 30 barrels of powder may be furnished to him forthwith for the use of that garrison. We also enclose a letter from [Capt. Markham] Governor of Belvoir Castle to Mr. Frost, intimating that there is a great magazine at Belvoir, which we desire you to remove to such place as you shall judge best for the public service, [as the castle is to be demolished]. [I. 94, p. 166; I. 62, p. 301.] May 14. Council of State to John Woodcock. There is great resort of illDerby House. affected persons in Kent, it being the place to which all resort that either go beyond the sea or return, with any correspondence or intelligence between Charles and his adherents here, which is like to give beginning to some new troubles. You are to appoint some to watch such persons as shall resort thither, and such of them as you know to come from Charles Stuart, eldest son to the late King, or to be going to him, you shall cause to be apprehended and examined, and both the persons and their examinations sent up hither, and also certify us what other persons usually resort thither. [1. 94, pp. 166-167.] May 14. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. The enclosed petition Derby House. represents a business of great concernment. If they should send thither shipping able to take or destroy those fishermen, it would be a very great prejudice to the commonwealth; and in case of taking any of them, it would be a means to make provision of victuals to the enemy. We recommend you to do what you judge necessary for their preservation. [I. 94, p. 167.] May 14. 91. Commission by Charles II. to Hugh, Viscount Montgomery Hague. of Ardes, to command the army in Ulster, granting free pardon to all who are willing to return to their allegiance, authorizing him specially to protect Irish subjects that are well affected, and to act as commander-in-chief, but obeying the instructions of James, Marquis of Ormond. [2 page.] May 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petitions for the encouragement of plantations referred to a committee composed of Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Purefoy, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Scott. 2. Sir Fras. Willoughby's petition referred to the Irish Committee. 3. Lord Grey and Cols. Stapley and Purefoy added to the Committee concerning the export of gold. 5. Note that Capt. Bridger brought this day news of the Lord General's seizing the revolted troops. STATE PAPERS. 141 1649. VOL. I. May 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Col. Stubber to march with his regiment to Chester, and the Irish and Army Committees to remove all obstructions, and provide them with arms. 7. Mr. Breame to be committed close prisoner in Peterhouse; other prisoners to be discharged upon promising not to leave the country, and not to do anything prejudicial to the commonwealth. [I. 62, pp. 307-9.] May 15. Council of State to Mr. Cooper. We doubt not but you have Derby House. heard of the execrable murder of Dr. Dorislaus, whose body is now brought to London, and is to be interred at Westminster, by order of Parliament. We desire you to prepare yourself to preach at his funeral, at the time to be determined upon. [1. 94, p. 168.] May 15. Council of State to the Lord Mayor, Sir John Wollaston, and the Derby House. rest of the Army Treasurers. We ordered Mr. Walley to draw bills upon you for 2,0001. He has now drawn one upon you to be paid to Mr. Bradshaw, of Chester, for 3001., which we desire you to accept, and that what he has taken up by your order for the service may be so punctually paid that the honour of this commonwealth may not suffer prejudice. [I. 94, p. 168; Vol. I., No. 92.] May 15. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We formerly wrote you, upon Derby House. some information that we then had from Ireland of the uncertain condition of affairs in the north, that you should forbear to send away the money appointed for Col. Monk. We have now received information upon which we think fit the said monies should be sent thither. We therefore desire you forthwith to put the 1,7521. 4s. 8d. designed for Col. Monk, and which we suppose has been consigned to you by the Treasurers at War, on board Capt. Clarke's, or any other ship in the service of the commonwealth, to be by him transported to Ireland, and from thence to Dundalk, and there paid to Col. Monk for the use of the forces now under his command, that are in obedience to the commonwealth of England; and we desire you to signify when the ship in which the same is laden shall be dispatched. [I. 94, p. 169.] May 15. Council of State to the Committee of Merchants in Mincing Lane. Derby House. We find, by the petition of Mr. Watkins, searcher of the port of London, that he has been put out of his place as searcher, without cause shown to him or his being heard. You are to certify us whether it has been so, and for what cause it was done; if there is cause for such remove, the party supposed guilty should be heard. [I. 94,p. 170.] May 15. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We wrote you to take Derby House. up shipping for sending horse and men into Ireland, but by reason of some disturbance in affairs here, the forces to be sent are not as ready as was expected; being unwilling that those ships should longer wait, we desire you to discharge them till the forces are ready. [I. 94, pp. 170, 171.] 142 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 16. Order in Parliament that the business concerning the imposition on salt and grindstone at Newcastle be referred to the Council of State, to consider how the same may be taken off, and to take order as they see cause. May 16. Order in Parliament that the Council of State examine the accounts of the treasurers and receivers of the garrisons of Newcastle, Tynemouth, Berwick, and Carlisle; and see how the accounts stand touching the 4s. per chaldron reserved at Newcastle, and other charges upon coals, as well imported as exported, and other moneys allowed to those garrisons; also what provisions and store are new in the garrisons, and what is yet necessary for the supply and fortifying of them; and give order that as soon as these garrisons may be otherwise sufficiently provided for, the imposition of 4s. per chaldron be taken off, for the ease of the people. [L. 87, p. 53.] May 16. Order in Parliament,-upon the report of Alderman Wilson from the Council of State of a letter from Sir Robert Harley, declining further meddling with the making of money,-that he be discharged from the office of master worker of the Mint, and that a trial of the pix be made at his charge. That the Council of State think Sir John Wollaston a fit person to be master worker of gold and silver coin in the Tower. That Dr. Aaron Guerdon be master worker of the Mint, in the room of Sir Robert Harley. That the Council of State perfect the business of the Mint, and the indentures to be made to Dr. Guerdon, as formerly to Sir Robert Harley, and perfect the schedule of officers in the Mint, and the form of the coin to be made; prepare an Act for confirmation of the coin, and consider the salary to be allowed for executing the office of Master of the Mint. [. 87, p. 54.] May 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to speak with Mr. Witherings about employing some one to take care of the letters that are going to and from England. 2. The petition of Sir Wm. Parsons, Sir Robt. Meredith, and Sir Adam Loftus referred to the Irish Committee. 4. The petition of the prisoners at Sally referred to the Navy Committee, who are to give them relief. 5. The petition and papers concerning Anglesea to be reported to the House. 6. Mr. Frost to draw up orders for regulating the proceedings of the CounciL 7. Sir Joseph Seymour to be exchanged, but to remain in prison until his exchange is perfected. 9. Col. Wauton to report to the House the remonstrance of the well affected of Anglesea, with the Council's opinion that it should be referred to the late Committee for Anglesea. 10. Mr. Frost to take all recognizances to be given to the Council. 11. The parties interested in the ship Sta. Clara, and the money and goods in her, to send in their claims by next Wednesday, and the matter to be heard the Wednesday following. STATE PAPERS. 143 1649. VOL. I. May 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. To report to the House that 4001. a year should be allowed to Dr. Guerdon for his salary as Master of the Mint. 15. The Council not to sit after 7 o'clock, unless engaged upon special business. 16. A surveyor to be sent to view the defects at Hurst Castle. 17. The Army Committee to make an establishment for the soldiers in the garrison at Hurst Castle, who are to be paid as other soldiers. 18. The petition of Lieut.-Col. Wetton referred to the Irish Committee. 19. The business of coals to be discussed to-morrow. 20. Also that of the militia. 21. Capt. Tatnell of the Increase, taken by the Irish with 10 others, and carriedJ to Ireland, to be exchanged for Sir Joseph Seymour, and 10 other prisoners here, provided they are of equal quality one to another. 22. Capt. Moysey to be paid 291. 8Is. 6d. for bringing John Dod and his associates prisoners to London, for practising a cheat upon the country by collecting money upon a counterfeit warrant. [I. 62, pp. 310-314.] May 16. Council of State to Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell. By the Lord General's Derby House. letter to the House communicated to us, we are informed of your good success against the revolted troops, whereby we hope there will be a speedy end of those distempers, and the peace of the commonwealth will be happily settled, and the relief of Ireland hastened. The enclosed papers contain something wherein your safety is concerned, but which we beg you to return. [I. 94, p. 174.] May 6. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Mr. Bradshaw, of Chester, Derby House. is about to freight some ships from the south and west of England and London, with corn for Chester, those parts being in great want thereof, and has desired a convoy for their protection, for want whereof former vessels sent by him and others have miscarried, and thereby corn has risen to a very great price; when such convoy shall be required, take care that it be given. [I. 94, p 176.] May 16. Council of State to the Doctors of Law at Doctors' Commons. Derby House. There are lodgings in Doctors' Commons in which the late Dr. Dorislaus had an interest, and in which his children, goods, and library remain; endeavours are made to remove them, which, if now done, would be a very great prejudice to the sale of the library, which is of considerable value, and be an unseasonable disturbance to the children, in this time of their grief for so barbarous a murder committed upon their father, whose body is yet uninterred. We therefore desire that neither the children, goods, nor library be removed until after the funeral, and until further orders. [I. 94, p. 171.] May 16. Council of State to the Attorney General. The House has this Derby House. day voted Doctor Aaron Guerdon as chief worker of the Mint. The 144 DOMESTIC 1649. [ [May 16.J VOL. I. blanks in the enclosed indenture have been filled up by this Council, which you are to finish and return to us, as also an Act for confirmation of the coins. You are to use all expedition herein, as the merchants who have some gold and bullion in their hands are much prejudiced for the want of it. [I. 9L, p. 172.] 93. Petition of Geo. Wood, commissary for clothing soldiers in Ireland, to the Council of State, that the indirect practices of Sir Jno. Clotworthy, Jno. Davis, and Wm. Sommers may be inquired into, and satisfaction given to the State, and that petitioner may be restored to his former employment, or be reduced, and have his arrears audited and allowed. Having been an apprentice and journeyman woollen draper for 10 years, had a commission for viewing, receiving, and sending clothes to Ireland for the soldiers, which trust he faithfully performed, and accounted for to the committee of Accounts, and had his discharge; but 1811. 4s. 5d., besides his arrears of pay, are yet due, and have not been audited since 31 Jan. 1642-3; and for want thereof, he has suffered much through imprisonment, merely for such monies as he became engaged for at the request of the Irish Committee, for the account of Ireland. Since Davis became contractor for the provisions for Ireland, petitioner has been obstructed, and William Dobbins put into his employment, because petitioner long since discovered the indirect practices of Clotworthy, Davis, and Somers, in embezzling clothes, victuals, and arms designed for Ireland. [1 page.] Annexing, 93. I. Samuel Avery, on behalf of the Sub-committee for Irish Affairs, to the Committee of both Kingdoms. Recommends Geo. Wood, late commissary, for faithful performnance of his duties, to be continued in the service. Grocers' Hall, 2 Jan. 1644-5. [Copy, 4 page.] 93. Ii. Statement by Geo. Wood to the Council of State, of the indirect practices of Sir John Clotworthy, John Davis, and Wm. Sommers, servant to Visct. Ranelagh, in embezzling clothing, &c. for Ireland. Referred to the Committee for Ireland, 16 May 1649. [3 pages.] May 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. ]. Mr. Strickland's letter to be reported to the House. 2. To inform Mr. Strickland that the Council leaves it to him whether to come over during the recess of the States provincial. 3. A copy of Sir Oliver Fleming's instructions, on his address to the Dutch Ambassador about the murder of Dr. Dorislaus, to be reported to the House. 4. The business concerning the instructions for the agent in Holland to be resumed to-morrow. 5. The orders for regulating the proceedings of the Council approved, and copies to be given to the members. 6. Rich. Pight's petition for a messenger's place in the ordnance at the Tower referred to the proper quarter. STATE PAPERS. 145 1649. VOL. I. May 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7, 8. Mr. Hammon's business, concerning the taking of his ship and goods at sea, referred to a committee composed of Mr. Stapley, Aldermen Wilson and Pennington, and Col. Purefoy. 9. The business of taking off the imposition on salt and coals, referred by order of Parliament, to be considered to-morrow. 11. Orders for regulating the proceedings of the Council. (1.) The Council to meet and sit every day, except Sunday, at 2- p.m., and not beyond 61 p.m., unless for business of importance. (2.) Letters, &c., voted beforehand to be first read, approved, and signed. (3.) Then letters from abroad, informations, &c., all to be read without speaking thereon; then those taken of most weight, or requiring most dispatch. (4.) Then all Committees of Council to report the business referred to them. (5.) All letters to Council to be opened at a sitting, in presence of three at least, and then delivered to the secretary. (6.) If letters of importance arrive when Council is not sitting, they may be opened by the President, and any two members, who may summon a council if needful. (7.) No one to interrupt a debate by opening new business, unless it be of eminent importance and haste. (8.) No members to speak of private matters during debate; if they do, the president is to call them to order, and the speaker to forbear to speak till private discourses have ceased. (9.) Whatever is propounded, seconded, and thirded is to be put to the vote, unless a member speak against it. (10.) The result of all votes to be recorded in the books, but not the debates thereon. (11.) One day in a week to be appointed for petitions, that petitioners may not be wearied out with long waiting. (12.) When but nine members are present, none are to leave till the Council rise. (13.) No one to remain in any of the private rooms during the sitting of the Council. (14.) All the members to attend daily, unless they have leave of absence. (15.) The lord president to enforce obedience to these orders. [I. 62, pp. 315-329.] May 18. Order in Parliament, —upon report by Sir Hen. Vane, junior, from the Council of State, of a letter from Mr. Strickland at the Hague, and of instructions for Sir Oliver Fleming, to be observed in his address to the Lord Ambassador of the United Provinces, corferning the murder of Dr. Dorislaus, and upon a letter to Parliament from the said Ambassador of the States and other papers,-that, upon consideration of what has been presented from Lord Joachim, the Ambassador from the States General, and from Mr. Strickland, resident there, 35077. K 146 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL, I. Parliament declares that they take in very good part the affections testified by the Provincial States of Holland and West Friezland, in theirjust and tender sense of the horrid murder of Dr. Dorislaus, and their care of future security to Mr. Strickland, the resident, and doubt not but they shall find the same tender sense and care from the States General That they also take in good part the affections expressed by the Lord Ambassador, and desire his endeavour still to continue the good correspondence between the two nations. That for further answer, Parliament refers the Ambassador to the Council of State. That the Council of State communicate this sense of the Parliament to the Ambassador, as the answer of Parliament, with such further enlargement as they think fit. Also that they consider what further address may be made to such Ambassador, for settling a nearer and more firm union between the two nations. [I. 87, pp. 55, 56.] May 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall to treat with persons in London having money at Dublin, for 10,0001. to be paid there for the use of the army, and the treasurers to give assurances for payment of it here; the receipts from Dublin to be given to the treasurers of the army, who are to give others to the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall. 2. To send Mr. Strickland a copy of the instruction to be delivered by Sir 0. Fleming to the Dutch Ambassador. 3. The resolution of the House concerning Dr. Dorislaus' murder to be delivered to the Dutch Ambassador by Sir Oliver Fleming. 5. The Navy Commissioners to attend Council next Tuesday. 7. The Irish Committee to consider how a further supply of money may be made to Mr. Walley, for transportation of forces into Ireland. 9. The Irish Committee to treat for the purchase of arms for a magazine at Dublin, at disposal of Col. Jones. 12. The House to be moved by Mr. Lisle to pass an oath to be taken by all persons executing the office of constable. 13. Capt. Badiley's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee. 15. The letter from Plymouth Sound concerning the taking of some ships to be reported to the House. 16. Messrs. Hammond and Coney's business referred to a commnittee, who are to consult with Dr. Walker, and hear the parties. 19. The militia business to be proceeded with to-morrow. 20. Also that relating to the poor, and Capt. Fearmes to attend. 21. The report concerning the address to Scotland to be considered *on Monday. 22. Messrs. Smith and Hill, late collectors of prize goods, to attend to-morrow. 23. The Army Committee to consider of the disposition of the ammunition and guns given in by Lieut.-Gen. Hammond. STATE PAPERS. 147 1649. VOL. I. May 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 24. The Lord General to order an account to be given in of all the guns and ammunition in the several garrisons. 25. Mr. Prideaux to settle a post stage between Barnstaple and Bideford, according to a petition presented. 26. The French letters given to the House by the Dutch Ambassador to be translated by Mr. Milton, and the rest of the letters now in the House to be sent for and translated, and Council to meet about it to-morrow. 29. Order-on petition of the manufacturers of sword blades at Hounslow Heath, against taxes laid on" them for their workhouse, which had never been done since its erection, they being taxed proportionably at their residences,-that the instruments and tools taken from them be returned, and they taxed no further than is necessary, that the manufacture may have all due encouragement. [I. 62, pp. 320-327.] May 18. Council of State to Capt. Nixon. There are now two ships in Derby House., the Thames [the Isaac of] Lynn and [the Prosperous of] Hull, whose masters have desired a convoy; you are to convoy them to their said ports, as the same may stand with orders given you by the generals at sea, and with the service of the public. [I. 94, p. 176; 62, p. 310.] May 18. Council of State to the Lord General. Some distemper is workDerby House. ing to a very great height amongst both officers and soldiers in Portsmouth garrison in relation to an abatement of the late disorders in the army, as well as a revenge of the blood of the soldier who was lately shot to death in London. The governor should be sent down if not already there, and such other course be presently taken as you judge fit for preventing the danger that may come if a place of so much importance should be kept by disaffected persons. [I. 94, p. 177.] May 18. Council of State to the Collectors for Prize Goods. You are to Derby House. appraise the Patrick of Waterford, a packet-boat belonging to Capt. Stephen Rich, taken with another by the Irish while plying between Holyhead and Dublin, and lately retaken by Capt. Fearmes, commander of the President, and then restore her to Capt. Rich, in consideration of his great losses, and his good service to the State; the salvage due to the mariners will be discharged by the State. [I. 123, p. 48.] May 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Navy Commissioners to dispatch the Dragon tc sea, and all other vessels as they come in to victual. 2. Sir Hen. Vane and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider of an answer to be sent to the Dutch Ambassador. 3. Nathaniel Snape and Wm. Webb added to the referees appointed to enquire into the abuses of the Charter House. 4. The petition of the master and owners of the Blessing referred to the Admiralty Court. K 2 148 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. An order to be drawn up in the case of Mr. Hammond, according to the report from the Committee. 6. The Admiralty Court to give judgment touching the Holland ship of war, under commander Tas, which was surprised by Capt. Stokes, and a report made thereon by Dr. Walker. 7. The petition of Dr. Walker referred to Mr. Purefoy, Mr. Stapley, and Col. Wauton. 8. Mr. Stapley, Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Purefoy, and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to be a committee concerning the imposition upon salt, coals, and grindstones at Newcastle. 9. Order-upon the petition of Robert Hammond and other merchants of London, claiming certain goods in the possession of Mr. Coney, which were taken from them by a pirate and carried to Ostend, and thence consigned to Coney in London,-that, inasmuch as the correspondency with the pirate, which was the ground upon which the warrant from the Council of State was issued, is not proved, the first proprietors, who were the first and true owners, shall have all the liberty which the rules of justice afford for their relief, and be permitted to view the goods, so as to enable them to attach them, either at law or in the Admiralty; and such view being had, that the order of this Council be taken off, and both parties left at liberty to prosecute their rights where they please. 10. Daniel Bradford, agent for collecting the money upon the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-8, in county Norfolk, for the service of Ireland, to have the same allowance as the agent for Essex. 11. The answer to the Dutch Ambassador now read to be copied and sent by Sir Oliver Fleming. 12. The packet formerly ordered for Mr. Strickland to be sent express, and also a copy of the above letter to the Dutch Ambassador. 13. The business of Col. Rokesby's horse regiment to be considered next Tuesday. 14. 6,0001. to be advanced out of the 100,0001. from the receipts from dean and chapters' lands assigned for the army, for disbanding Major-Gen. Lambert. 16. Mr. Waterton's petition and account of losses to be sent to Mr. Augier, and he requested to certify his knowledge of the fact. [1. 62, pp. 328-331.] May 19. Council of State to Capt. Nixon. By yours of the 8th inst. we Derby House. find you are in the Hope, having brought thither a fleet of merchant ships. You are to repair into the Downs to Capt. Badiley, and receive his orders, he being left to manage the affairs in those parts by the Generals, who are gone westward. The Navy Commissioners will order supply of the clothes you mention. [I. 94, p. 155.] May 19. Council of State to Major Mathias Westmorland. We desire Derby House. that no time be lost in your embarking, lest the place you are sent to preserve should be lost by delay. Use all possible expedition, and as for your articles by which you were designed to another STATE PAPERS. 149 1649. VOL. I. place, and your bond upon them, you shall be indemnified of them, being sent by us to another place. We have written for a convoy for you, and given full order to Mr. Walley for all things. [. 94, p. 179.] May 19. Council of State to Capt. Geo. Bishop [of Bristol]. We have yours Derby House. from Bristol concerning the release of some ships bound for Malaga and Newfoundland, taken up for transport of soldiers into Ireland; through the late distemper in some regiments designed for that service, the forces are not ready; and being unwilling to stay the ships to their prejudice, we have ordered the Generals at sea to discharge them; but lest that order should not be come from the Generals to that port, we hereby discharge all ships taken up for the said service, until further order. As to the barks for Ireland carrying news of discouragement, the providence of God has so ordered affairs as that if, when they come there, they report truth, they can speak nothing but to the advantage of the commonwealth. To prevent anything that they might feign to the public prejudice, if you will write by them what you cannot but have heard of the breaking of the mutinied and distempered troops, they will carry their own contradiction with them; that will carry more weight than all the reports of calumny and disaffection. LI. 94, pp. 180, 181; 62, p. 323.] May 19. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We understand that Major Derby House. Westmorland's men are now ready, and we know there is need of them at Derry. Give them the most speedy dispatch you can, and as there are no arms at Derry, let them be armed at Chester, if you can procure pikes; if they cannot be bought, if you could procure them out of any stores there, we will re-supply them by the same ship that brings the 80 barrels of powder that is to come speedily to Chester; what other arms they want let them be furnished there, and if some small sum is needed to get them on board, do what is necessary, only use frugality, but dispatch them with what speed you can. There is shipping returned from Dublin that carried Tothill's regiment; let these men be shipped therein, and also Col. Venables' men, as they shall be ready. Pikes and swords, and bandoleers shall be sent from hence to the magazine at Dublin. Muskets must be provided at Chester, but so that they do not exceed the price here, and be as good. There being sufficient convoy upon those coasts, we again desire that men may be transported as they are ready, and not lie a burden to the country and a loss to the poor seamen that must transport them, while they wait so long for their freight; Capt. Croxton's company and Col. Hungerford's regiment should be forthwith dispatched. As for the money you speak of as drawing towards an end, effectual means should be used for your further supply. As there may be difficulty to get in the forces at Derry, we desire they may have victuals with them to bring them back to Dundalk, if they cannot get in. [I. 94, pp. 181, 182.] 150 DOMESTIC 1649. VoL. I. May 19. Council of State to the Lord General. The sheriffs of Lincoln Derby House. complain that some troops under Major-General Lambert much oppress that country by taking free quarter, notwithstanding that the country have paid all their assessments due to the army, and a particular assessment that they might be freed from free quartering. If those troops be within the establishment of the army, let them be commanded to forbear the taking of free quarter, Parliament having provided for them otherwise; if not within the establishment, but to be disbanded, we offer it to you whether it will not be for the service of the commonwealth, and the speedy ease of the country where they are quartered, for them to be taken on for the recruiting of such troops as have, in this late revolt, been broken and dispersed. If otherwise, the Council will provide money for their disbanding. [I. 94, p. 184.] May 19. Council of State to Cap. Abraham Wheeler. We have ordered Derby House. Mr. Walley to dispatch Major Westmorland's forces to Derry, and the rest of the forces now ready to Ireland. You are to give convoy to the ships carrying them, and if by reason of the siege of Derry they cannot get in, they are to have a convoy back to Dundalk. [I. 94, p. 185.] May 19. Council of State to Capt. Badiley. The enclosed dispatch to Derby House. Mr. Strickland, resident with the States General at the Hague, is of great consequence. You are to order some fit vessel to transport it to Holland, and by such a person as you shall think fit to entrust it with, to be delivered into Mr. Strickland's own hands. The charges of the party shall be paid, but we desire all possible speed may be used in delivery of the letter. [I. 94, p. 185.] May 19. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We are of your opinion Derby House. that it is of great concern to look to the breaking of Rupert's fleet, for though you keep the seas open for trade this summer, while we have so great a fleet out, yet if his fleet be not broken, our merchants will suffer most when they are here wind-bound in winter, besides our loss of reputation, and their increase of it, that they have been able to subsist against all the endeavours of so great and powerful a fleet as we have not had at sea during all these troubles. We recommend that work to your special care. Upon the first notice of your taking the Guinea frigate and the Thomas, we gave order for setting them out in the service, but the -- of Waterford, we never heard of until now. If they be not done, we desire they may be all forthwith set out; and this order to you we shall communicate to the Navy Commissioners, who are to attend Council on Tuesday about your victuals; meantime, for the two months' victuals which makes the six into eight months, there is 11,0001. appointed, for which credit is given in the ports, and you can anywhere take up moneys not exceeding that proportion, and draw your bill within a reasonable time after sight, and give us letters of advice, and we shall take care that credit shall be STATE PAPERS. 151 1649. VOL. I. given to them. We hope that the order for dismission of the ships stayed by our order for transportation of forces to Ireland has come to your hand, and that they are discharged. We hope, through the blessing of God, the distemper among the forces designed for that service is at an end, those mutinied forces being broken, and when we have forces ready, we shall give you timely'notice for preparation of shipping. For the ships that lie in harbour, if there be any such thing, you will have particulars in Plymouth, whence we had the information. There has been some discouragement put upon the Customs' officers at Plymouth, about the goods of the Guinea frigate. The customs are the revenue by which the navy is maintained, and therefore those employed at sea in the service should give them-all furtherance. You are to inquire into this business, and see that right be done to the officers, and give special charge to all in command under you to assist and encourage the Customs' officers. [I. 94, pp. 187, 188.] May 21. Order in Parliament that the Council of State, Lord Mayor of London, Major-General Skippon, and all other justices of the peace within London and Westminster and the liberties thereof, and the several committees of the several militias of London, Westminster, and the hamlets respectively, and all other officers be xequired to use their utmost endeavours for apprehending all such persons as were in the late rebellion, and are fled from the General, so that they may be brought to justice, except such as have been dismissed by the General, and have a pass under his hand. May 21. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider a former order as to demolishing Gooderich Castle, and as to satisfaction to the Countess of Kent in respect thereof. [. 87, p. 56.] May 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Col. Wauton and Alderman Pennington to speak with the present and former collectors of prize goods, about the matter in difference concerning the receipt of prize goods. 3. The business of the prisoners in Dover Castle to be considered to-morrow, and the collectors for prize goods to furnish money for their charges until their discharge. 6. Mr. Scott to report to the House the paper given in by the trustees for dean and chapters' lands, concerning allowances for the surveyors to be employed. 7. To report to the House that application ought to be made from the Parliament of England to that of Scotland. 8. To present to the House the letter now read, to be sent to the Parliament there, if the House shall judge fit. [I. 62, pp. 336, 337.] May 21. Council of State to the Collectors for Prize Goods. A difference Derby House. having arisen between the late collectors for prize goods and those now established, touching the receiving of moneys for prize goods sold since 22 Feb. last, you are to bring in an account of all the prize goods and ships sold since that date, although taken before, and of all ships and goods in your hands unsold. [I. 123, p. 49.] 152 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 21. 94. Capt. Jas. Peacock to John Holland, Navy Surveyor. The Tiger, Rolling winds have blown so extremely that they have beaten me up to ride GHarwidch between the sands against Harwich, where there are now 100 ships and small vessels bound northward; Capt. Wilshire is there still, and cannot put to sea in regard of the extremity of the easterly winds. The Star frigate is in Yarmouth Roads, or gone for the Brill, with the Yarmouth fleet, but I cannot hear of the rest of the squadron, and have not seen any of them since I came to this coast. Our ship has grown very foul, and cannot do that service she will do when clean; send me an order for her tallowing, and a bill to receive money out of the Custom House at Ipswich or some other place, and I will give an account how it is disbursed. The hoy that brought the provisions down to Chatham has a leak, and 35 bushels of peas have been damaged by salt water; pray order a supply in lieu of them. [1 page.] Enclosing, 94. i. Certificate by Capt. Peacock and eight other officers of the Tiger, that five hogsheads of peas were received on board at Chatham from the William of London, and six casks, having taken salt water while in the hoy, wuere all in a cake and mouldy. Tiger, 21 May '49. [I page.] May 22. Order in Parliament that the Council of State, in examining what is necessary for the supply and fortification of the garrisons of Newcastle, Tynemouth, Berwick, and Carlisle, take care that the sequestered timber at Morpeth, cut out for building ships, be disposed of to that use. May 22. Order in Parliament.-Sir Hen. Vane, junior, having reported the draft of a letter from the Council of State, to be signed by the Speaker, and sent to the President of the Parliament in Scotland, and it being approved-that it be signed by the Speaker, and that the Council of State see it sent away by a messenger forthwith [I. 87, p. 57.] May 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The warrant read to be signed and given to Col. Whalley. 4. To consult with the Navy Committee and Commissioners, Wednesday week, about money for the summer and winter's fleet and building frigates. 5. To write the generals at sea, enclosing the list of the victualling, and inform them that for the other two months' victuals credit is to be given; that the Dragon is launched and will be sent away at once, having been delayed in the dock; that for ordinary things and matters of execution they are to address the Navy Commissioners, but for matters extraordinary or of consequence the Council. 6. The rigging of the great ships being finished, the men are to be discharged. 7. 2,0001. more to be returned to Mr. Walley for sending forces over to Ireland, and for incidental charges. 8. To write the Committee of Kent to dispose of the prisoners taken at sea, and now in Dover Castle, into the several gaols of that county. STATE PAPERS. 153 1649. VOL. I. May 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. To recommend the Revenue Committee to pay with expedition all arrears due to the late Dr. Dorislaus to his children. 10. Mr. Frost to speak with Lady Brooke about the money due to Dr. Dorislaus, to represent to her his service to the State, his death in it, and the sense the Council has of his dying in that manner, and to desire that the money may be speedily paid to his children. 11. To report to the House that Belvoir Castle being demolished, 1,5001. should be paid to the Earl of Rutland. 14. Capt. Coppin to convoy the John and Hopewell of Lynn, bound to Hamburg for rye, and bring back the ships there bound for Lynn. [I. 62, pp. 339-341.] May 22. Council of State to Wm. Rowe. The Parliament has written Derby House. letters to the Parliament of Scotland, and referred it to this Council to see them sent away. From their experience of you in the like service, they desire you to repair to this Council, where you shall find your dispatch ready. As the Parliament of Scotland sits on Tuesday next, and does not usually sit long, we would have no time lost, and therefore require you either to come presently hither, or, if you cannot go, send word by the bearer, that we may think upon some other. [I. 94, p. 189.] May 22. Council of State to the Lord General. We wrote to Major-Gen. Derby House. Lamnbert to send for Morris, who was in Pontefract Castle, and try him by a council of war; but we are informed by some gentlemen of Lancashire, that he and some other prisoners remain still there, and that it is doubted he will be able to make an escape. We therefore desire you to dispatch a commission to such officers as you shall judge fit to try him, and to such others as are there, with all expedition. [I. 94, p. 190.] May 23. Order in Parliament that the Revenue Commissioners make payment of the money already disbursed in repairing the three castles in the Downs, and that the Council of State give order for such repairs, so as to make them defensible and fit for the soldiers to lodge in, so that the charge do not exceed 1,0001. Also that the 1,0007. be charged upon the public revenue, to be paid before Midsummer out of the'portion formerly appointed to the Queen of Bohemia. [I. 87, p. 52.] May 23. Order in Parliament that a paper brought in by Mr. Scott from the Council of State, from the trustees of sale of Dean and Chapters' lands, be referred back to the Council of State, to order such payments as they think fit, not exceeding 5001, a week for 20 weeks. [I. 87, p. 58.] May 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The declaration of the resentment of the House concerning the death of Dr. Dorislaus, and the late Act concerning the settling of the republic, to be sent to all agents abroad. 154 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. The Revenue Committee to pay Mr. Frost 401. for a special service to be forthwith done. 4. Messrs. Holland and Scott, and Col. Jones to be a committee to take a monthly account of moneys received and expended by Council. 5. Also to consider how the revenue may be put into the best way for the service. 6. Mr. Scott to confer with Capt. Aldridge and Mr. Green, as to disposing of decayed trees in Windsor Forest. 7. Mr. Frost to confer with Mir. Payler upon his petition. 8. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hen. Mildmay, the Lord President, Col. Purefoy, Col. Jones, Mr. Holland, and Sir Jno. Danvers, to be a committee to consider the return from the several prisons, and who of those there certified are fit to be proceeded against. 12. Mr. Scott to confer with Theodore Haake as to the state of the business mentioned in his petition. 13. The petition of Sir Jno. Gifford referred to the Irish Committee. 14. Col. Rich. to repair to his regiment, so as to prevent inconveniences that may arise by his absence. a15. The master mason at Whitehall to view the castles in the Downs, and ascertain what can be done to make them useful for the commonwealth, with the 1,0001. ordered by the House. 19. Col. Rich's proposals concerning ammunition for the castles in the Downs referred to the Army Committee, and they desired to furnish the castles suitably. 20. Col. Temple's letter from Tilbury, as to the employment of such vessels there as are not upon a voyage, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 21. The petition of Nath. Bonnicke, waterman, referred to the committee who are to consider the places and officers to be employed about Council. 22. Messrs. John Cook, Daniel Norman, Jas. Stockall, Jno. White, John Wildman, and Thos. Moore, to be reported to the House as the commissioners to go to Guernsey. 23. Warrant to be issued to - Warner, keeper of the great barge, to deliver the cloth belonging to it to Nath. Bonnicke, waterman, who is to bring it to Mr. Kinnersley, keeper of the wardrobe. 24. An order to be issued to stay the felling of timber in parks forests, &c. belonging to the State, and the carrying away of what is already felled. 26. The petition of the prisoners at Sally to be recommended to the House, and they desired to appoint a collection in various places for the redemption of those poor men from their miserable captivity. 27. A committee appointed to consult with the Attorney-General and other counsel, about proceeding against Lieut.-Col. Lilburne and his associates in the Tower; to meet on Tuesday next at the Lord President's lodgings at Westminster. 28. The Lord President, the two Lord Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron, Mr. Lisle, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott to be the committee. STATE PAPERS. 155 1649. VOL. I. May 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 29. To report to the House that the Council, being informed that some persons were to arrive at Dover from Holland likely to bring letters of concernment, sent Capt. Sexby to apprehend such as he suspected, and amongst others he apprehended Walter Breame, a Kentish gentleman who had been in the last rebellion, and whose composition had been made for him in his absence. That several letters were found upon him from enemies of the commonwealth, referring to the death of Dr. Dorislaus, and by some contradictions in his examination, the Council suspected him to be privy to, if not a party in the death of Dr. Dorislaus, and therefore first committed him to Peterhouse, and have now sent him to the Tower, to be kept close prisoner, and they are of opinion that he deserves to be sequestered. [I. 62, pp. 344-350.] May 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. The Lord General's letter of yesterday recommended to the Army Committee. 5. Messrs. Heveningham and Stapley, and Col. Jones to be a committee for examining the complaint against Majors Gooch and Tovey. 6. Matthias Rowe to be the messenger to go to the Scottish Parliament with a letter from the Parliament of England. 7. To have 501. advanced upon account for bearing his charges. 8. To stay only 10 days after delivery of his letter. 9. The Revenue Committee to be requested to pay Mr. Frost 5001. speedily for the public service, and 1001. forthwith, for an especial service. 10. To inform Messrs. Goodwin and Corbett that it is not in the power of the Council to lend them the money they desire. 11. Order to be sent to the surveyor of works, that the way may be prepared through the Shields' gallery to the Council rooms. 12. The intelligence from beyond sea of Col. Massey preparing fireworks to be communicated to the generals at sea. 13. Col. Rich's proposition concerning gunners for the castles in the Downs referred to the Army Committee. 14. To report to the House that the Council think Whitehall House, St. James' Park, St. James' House, Somerset House, Hampton Court and the House Park, Theobalds and the Park, Windsor and the Little Park next the house, Greenwich House and Park, and Hyde Park ought to be kept for the public use of the commonwealth, and not sold. [I. 62, pp. 353-5.] May 24. 15. Instructions for Matthias Rowe to be observed in his journey to Scotland(1.) To repair to Scotland with all expedition, deliver a letter from the Parliament of England to the Parliament of Scotland, and desire an answer. (2.) In case the Parliament is not sitting, to deliver it to the Committee. of Estates. (3.) After receiving an answer, to return and give an account to the Parliament and Council. 156 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont. 16. To stay there for an answer only 10 days, after delivery of the letter. 17. Private. Although his time has been limited to 10 days, if he finds that his stay at Edinburgh, or where the Parliament shall be sitting, may be of advantage to the commonwealth, he is to conceal his instructions limiting his stay, and continue there so long as he finds he can do any service. [I. 62, pp. 355, 356.] May 24. Council of State to Col. James Temple [governor of Tilbury]. We Derby House. have recommended the furnishing the fortifications at Tilbury to the Committee of Essex. The riding of vessels in the river before the fort, we have recommended to the Admiralty Committee; but those now in the river are all appointed their stations, and come in'only to victual, being so small in hold that they cannot contain victuals for any length of time. [I. 94, p. 190; 62, p. 347.] May 24. Council of State to the Essex Committee. The Governors of the Derby House. West Tilbury Fort write that the place has begun to be so fortified by you that, if it were finished, it would be of very great consequence both to the safety of the shipping in the river, and also to the county, to prevent the landing there of any foreign forces. You know how much you are concerned to keep an enemy from among you, by the sad experience of some parts of your county in the last year's rebellion. Let this good work, which you have prudently begun, be finished, and such care taken for the garrisoning and defence of it, that it may answer the end; otherwise to have proceeded thus far, and then to leave it imperfect is to leave it capable of surprise, and yet prepared to be kept by those who may take it, if they presently finish it. As Parliament has lately granted you the compositions of your delinquents, for those parts of their estates also that lie out of your county, we conceive you will be very ready to carry on and finish that business. [A copy of this to be sent to Col. Jas. Temple.] [I. 94, pp. 191, 192; 62, p. 353.] May 24. Council of State to the Lord General. Practices are still conDerby House. tinued to corrupt the discipline of the regiments and debauch them from their obedience, and nothing has given more advantage thereto than the too frequent absence of the officers, whereby emissaries sent among the men have had the greater freedom to infect them withthose destructive principles, and the soldiers have taken the greater liberty to live at discretion, to the grievance of the people, raising in them, by sense of their present burdens, a greater disaffection to the present government. You are to give strict order to all the officers of all the regiments, troops, and companies whatsoever, to repair forthwith to their several charges, and to be there resident, and to have a careful eye over them, and keep them exactly to the rules and discipline of the army, and to apprehend emissaries sent to corrupt them with principles of mutiny and disobedience. This we the rather recommend to you, from intimations we have had that, besides those sent from Lieut.-Col. Lilburne and his party, there are some also sent from the seminaries beyond seas, mingled STATE PAPERS. 157 1649. VOL. I. with or listed in the regiments, which you must charge the officers to enquire after. We hope this course will be an effectual means to prevent the further spreading, and in a short time wholly to cure the army of the dangerous distempers with which several parts thereof have been infected. [I. 94, pp. 193, 194.] May 24. Council of State to Sir Michael Livesey, and Colonels Kendrick Derby House. and Blount. The enclosed information having been brought to us, we desire you to observe the motions in your county, and to endeavour to prevent inconvenience by those desperate designs. We need no arguments to persuade you to use your best diligence. [I. 94, p. 194.] May 24. Council of State to Capt. Jno. Coppin, of the Greyhound at Derby House. Deptford. You are to set sail the first opportunity for the North coast, taking under your protection the Flower of Hull, the Four Sisters of Boston, and the William of Yarmouth, bound for -Yarmouth, laden with ammunition for the State, and convoy them to their respective ports; then convoy those ships which you have already order for to Hamburg, and bring them and such others as are there laden with corn, &c. for England to their respective ports; and then attend your commander-in-chief's orders. [I. 123, p. 50.] May 24. Council of State to Capt. Robt. Nixon, of the Fellowship, lying in Derby House. the Hope. As you lately arrived from the coast of Holland with several vessels under your convoy to the port of London, and as you are ordered by the Generals to attend convoys between Holland, Flanders, and London, we require you take the Mary of London, Pilgrim, Rebecca, and John,-whose masters have petitioned for a convoy, as they are laden with piece goods of value,-into your charge, and convoy them to the Texel, remain there eight or ten days, and bring them back to the port of London. [I. 123, p. 50.] May 24. Council of State to Capt. Anth. Young, of the Dragon. You are Derby House. to sail to the Downs, and observe the instructions of Capt. Rich. Badiley of the Happy Entrance, commander-in-chief of the squadron of ships that are to attend convoys, &c. in the Downs; and in case any matter comes to your knowledge concerning the State, to report it to the Council or your superior officers. [I. 123,p. 51.] May 25. Order in Parliament that the personal estate of the late King, Queen, and Prince be inventoried, appraised, and sold, except parcels thought fit to be reserved for the use of the State. That the Council of State consider what parcels should be reserved. That certain Commissioners, not being members of the House, be elected to inventory and appraise such goods, &c., and others to make sale of them to the best value. That the money to be so raised be employed towards payment of debts of the late King, Queen, and Prince, for household expenses, contracted before the war, and to persons not delinquents, and the rest for public uses of the commonwealth. That the Committee for the Act for inventorying and preserving the goods of the late King bring in an Act to the purpose of these 158 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. resolutions next Monday. Mr. Holland, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Commissary General Ireton, and Mr. Robinson to be added to that committee, and the care thereof recommended to Messrs. Holland and Allen. That the first 30,0001. to be raised by such sale be paid to the Treasurers of the Navy, and be repaid by them to such persons as shall be ordered, for the uses before appointed. [I. 87, pp. 58, 59.] May 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider as to repairing the garrison at Portsmouth, and supplying it with provisionSt. May 26. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care for the speedy advance of the forces for Ireland. [I. 87, pp. 59, 60.] May 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Hen. Parker to be reported to the House by Sir Hen. Mildmay, and they asked to take it into consideration the first opportunity. [I. 62, p. 358.] May 26. 95. Capt. Rich. Badiley to Mr. Hayward. I desire you will Entrance deliver the bearer a dozen jacks and pendants. With receipt for Downs. the same. [I page.] May 26. 96. W. Cawley and Step. Bromston to -. We approve of the within written tax, as also of Rich. Bowyer as collector, who is to make payment thereof to Thos. Collins at Chichester by 6 June next. If any shall fail to pay, you are to distrain and sell their goods, to break open their doors, boxes, chests, &c. to come at a sufficient distress for paying the assessment, according to the ordinance. [l page.] Annexing,96. I. Form of a tax for raising 111. 15s. 6d. in Runckton tithing [county Sussex] for paying the army under Lord Fairfax for three months; giving the names of 24 persons upon whom it was levied; whether upon lands or goods; and the amount collected from each. 24 May 1649. Endorsed: " The form of a tax in ye daies of yore." [1 page.] May 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Temple's propositions for money for fortifying Tilbury Fort to be reported to the House by Sir Wm. Masham, as also the opinion of the Council that, upon discovery of the money, Col. Temple ought to have one half upon account towards fortifying the Fort. 5. The money in the hands of the treasurers for the sale of Dean and Chapters' lands to be paid out, one third part to the use of the navy, another third to the Irish forces, and the other third as the Council thinks fit. 6. The commanders of the several garrisons of North Wales now in town to attend Council for orders, so that they may return to their respective charges. STATE PAPERS. 159 1649. VOL. I. May 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. Warrant to be issued to the Treasurer for Dean and Chapters lands to pay 5001. per week for one month, to enable the surveyors to proceed to their several surveys. 9. Messrs. Purefoy and Heveningham to be a committee to examine -Chizeman, and witnesses against him, as to his being in a late mutiny in one of the regiments. 11-13. The Irish Committee to consider what use may be made of Col. Rokesby's horse regiment, either for the Irish or English service, as also how a foot regiment of 16 companies may be framed in the North for service in Ireland. Also how much of the 6,0001. ordered for disbanding Major-Gen. Lambert's horse and foot may be spared by putting them under an establishment for England or Ireland. Also the paper given in by the contractors for Ireland. 15. To report to the House that-whereas they appointed 6,0001. for repair of the fortifications of Hull, and charged it upon the Excise, upon which credit the work was begun; but the 6,0001. being removed from the Excise and not charged any where else, the work has been stopped;-the place being of great importance, the amount ought to be re-charged on the Excise or elsewhere. 17. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Martin, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider the time and manner of the funeral of Dr. Dorislaus. 18. The Irish prisoners in Plymouth to be sent to prisons in that county, and the generals at sea to use them for the redemption of our prisoners or otherwise. 20. Col. Ludlow, Mr. Holland, and Col. Hutchinson to be a committee upon the petition of the workmen of sword blades. 21. Order,-upon the petition of Peter Bowden Courteene, Peter Michaels,3 and Giles Tyson and Co., merchants of Middleburg, recommended to the Council by the States' Ambassador, that the ship mentioned, being now out in the service, cannot be delivered as desired without prejudice; but when she comes in, they shall have what in reason shall be fit for her freight. [I. 62, pp. 359-364.] May 28. Council of State to Colonel Blount and Mr. Woodcot. A quantity Whitehall. of money has lately been taken in a Dutch vessel, now in the Thames, that was to have been transported. You are to take a strict examination of its master and officers, to ascertain by whom the money was shipped, to whom consigned, and for what purpose it was to be employed. [I. 94, p. 195.] May 28. Council of State to the Lord General. Notwithstanding all the Whitehall. pretences made of the pretended King of Scotland's going to Scotland or Ireland, if their designs take effect in making any considerable party, or surprising any port of consequence, their intention is to come for England, and there have been practices to insure Plymouth, Dover, and Hull, in which, if they should prevail, it would much inflame the present distempers, and cause them to break out into a new war. We therefore recommend those places to your special care. 160 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. Some garrisons are in the hands of those who have also command in the army, and some commanders have more garrisons than one, and are necessitated to be absent from their charge, either in the army or garrisons, whereby an opportunity is given for debauching soldiers from their duty, or betraying garrisons to the enemy. You are therefore to take order that the garrisons be not in charge of those who have other commands, but be put into the hands of others of approved fidelity, that commanders in the army may be resident with their regiments, troops, and companies, whereby both the garrisons may be safe from surprise, and the soldiers kept in discipline and to their duty. We hear from a hand that has given us much good intelligence, that Col. Overton in Hull is not so sure to us as is supposed; we therefore desire that a commission may be given to Lieut.-Col. Salmon to be Lieut.-Colonel to Col. Overton, and be resident in Hull. [I. 94, p. 197.] May 28. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. We have ordered Whitehall. Mr. Walley, at Chester, to draw bills upon you for 2,0001. for the service of Ireland. He says that because of the long waiting to get the bills accepted and paid, he cannot take up money there as formerly. We have written to him to charge 2,0001. more, and desire that his bill, if he can obtain any money, may be accepted and paid, with reputation to the State and content to those who are to receive it, it being a very great disservice to weaken the public credit by making delays, when there is money ready wherewith to discharge. [I. 94, p. 197.] May 28. Council of State to Capt. Saml. Howett of the Concord. As the generals of the fleet have appointed you to give convoy, you are to sail to Capt. Rich. Badiley of the Happy Entrance in the Downs, who is acting there as commander-in-chief of the convoy squadron, and observe his orders, unless you receive others from the Council or Generals of the fleet. When not in service, you are to ply out at'sea, for clearing the coast of pirates and rovers. With note of a like order to Capt. Anth. Young of the Dragon. [I. 123, p. 51.] May 28. Council of State to Capt. Owen Cox of the Recovery. By your Whitehall. instructions from the Generals of the Fleet, of 3 March last, you were ordered to ply between the Thames' mouth and Newcastle, for the defence of colliers and other merchant ships, and to have special regard to the trade of York and Hull, convoy ships to Hamburg and the East country, and English ships from thence for any of the ports of England. You are to continue your employment, but not to convoy any vessel going over for Hamburg or the Eastland country until you have a number of vessels to go together; and you are to keep in port as little as may be, plying constantly at sea for clearing of those parts from pirates and sea rovers. In case you meet with Capt. Peacock, to whom the generals have given the command in chief of the northern squadron, you are to observe his further instructions. [L 123, p. 52.] STATE PAPERS. 161 1649. VOL. I. May 28. Council of State to Capt. Reynolds of the Crescent frigate. As Whitehall. you are lately come to Portsmouth to be re-victualled, and expect our orders, we wish you to pursue your former instructions given by the Generals of the Fleet for the safe guarding of Guernsey. We hear that you and the rest of the vessels appointed for that island spend most of your time in riding at anchor there, which we conceive not the best service for the State; we desire that guard to ply to and fro on the sea, to clear those parts of pirates and sea rovers, and especially you, having a nimble sailing vessel, are to ply constantly at sea, and look into the island once in 24 hours or two days. [I. 123, p. 53.] May 28. Council of State to Capt. Rich. Badiley. As several vessels laden Whitehall. with corn &c., bound for London, have lain 7 weeks in Newhaven, Brighthelmstone, &c., in Sussex, attending a convoy, we require you to send some considerable vessel to these ports to convoy them into the Thames. [I. 123, p. 53.] May 29. 96. Petition of Anne, wife of Phil. Ward, to the Council of State, Whitehall. for an order'for restoration of a trunk of her husband's clothes, taken into tlihe navy office when he was under suspicion as going over sea; although he is discharged, the clothes cannot be restored without a special order. With reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners to see that justice is done her. [-page.] May 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Col. Temple's proposition referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. The warrant to the treasurers for Dean and Chapters' lands for the payment of 100,0001. to the Navy to be amended by repeating the Act, and putting in the date of 12 May, and the clause that Sir Hen. Vane's receipt shall be a sufficient discharge; to be then signed by the Lord President, and a duplicate given to the Treasurers. 5. To write to tell the Lord General the intelligence received concerning Sir Bernard Gascoigne, and what has been done therein. 6. The Lord General and Lieut.-General to consider of forces to secure Guernsey and reduce Jersey. 7. To write to the Generals of the Fleet that Council has resolved on the reduction of Jersey, and consult them how it is to be done, and request them to correspond with the Lord General thereon. 9. Mr. Martin to report to the House that there are two inns at Gravesend to which disaffected persons resort, by means of two bridges on the Thames, and that much prejudice is done to the commonwealth by shipping gold and silver, and receiving and sending letters; that the justices for Kent have suppressed the houses by taking away their licenses, but they have obtained new ones, either by the aid of the wine office, or some other hand, and that therefore it would be an advantage to take down the bridges and the wine office. 10. Hen. Tiddiman to appear on Tuesday, and to have timely notice. 35077. L 162 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 1. May 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11, 14. The paper concerning gold, and the Act for prohibiting the export of gold to be considered next Thursday. 12. The business of the Mint officers to-morrow. 13. Capt. Chapman, of Col. Reynolds' regiment, to attend tomorrow, if in town. 16. The business of having a man-of-war to lie in the Thames to be considered next Thursday. 18. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Mr. Stapley to be a committee on Capt. Fearmes' proposition concerning fishing. 19. The Ipswich letter, complaining of their being overburdened with prisoners from sea, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 20. To add to the report to the House, on behalf of the Earl of Rutland, that the 5071. 14s. 9Ad. in his hands should be retained by him, in part payment of a greater sum for demolishing Belvoir Castle. 21. Sir Jno. Borlace's petition for the recruit of his regiment referred to the Irish Committee. 22. The Attorney General to examine the business of Dod and his associates, prisoners in the Peterhouse, apprehended for collecting moneys in the country upon a counterfeit warrant. [I. 62, pp. 305-370.] May 29. Council of State to the Committee of Devon. Many prisoners Whitehall. are sent into Plymouth by the generals at sea, and cannot be kept there conveniently, neither can we give order for their discharge until the return of the generals from Ireland, so that we may then see what use may be made of them by exchange or otherwise; you are meantime to cause them to be divided into the rest of the prisons in your county to be kept in safety. [LI. 94, p. 198.] May 29. Council of State to the Governor of Lancaster Castle. Thanks Whitehall. for your care in preventing Lancaster Castle from being surprised; you are to examine all whom you think fit for further discovery of that design, and certify us, that order may be taken for their trial; such as you have already in custody, or shall find just cause to apprehend, should be kept in safe custody in Lancaster gaol until brought to trial. [Vol. 115, p. 199.] May 29. Council of State to Col. Stubber. We heard of the miscarriages Whitehall. of your soldiers while in Kent, and since their going thence, we have had complaints of them from many places where they passed. How people of meaner condition were oppressed by the common sort of them will easily be judged by the carriage of some of their officers to Sir Jas. Harrington, M.P., at whose house, near Uxbridge, four soldiers quartered last Saturday night; the behaviour of two of them named Monday and Hack, serjeants in Capt. Sydenham's company was most insufferable, threatening to press into his lady's chamber, now lying-in, because they could not be satisfied in what they pleased to ask, and would not take quarter money under Is. 4cd. a STATE PAPERS. 163 1649, VOL. I. day. As to the Act of Parliament, they said they esteemed it not so much as a straw under their feet, and generally threatened to ruin and spoil things, when they could not have what they asked. Sir James is forced to continue at home to preserve his house from their spoil, and can neither attend the House nor this Council. What other people suffer from them that have not the heart or way to make their grievances known you may well judge. The alienating of men's minds from thle present Government by the barbarous carriage of these men (whose deportment is as if they had conquered the nation) will be greater disservice to the commonwealth than they will be able to make good by all the service they are like to do in Ireland. You are to send Monday and Hack up hither in custody, to be proceeded against as such disorderly people deserve, who, instead of being instrumental to keep discipline in the army, are themselves the chiefest among those that break it. You are also to repair forthwith to your regiment, and command all your officers to do the like, and to march constantly with them, and remain with thenm in their quarters, and see that exact discipline be observed and quarters duly paid, and that they march peaceably, so that the country may not be oppressed, nor the Parliament and Council troubled with complaints, and compelled to use force to keep the country in peace. [L 94, pp. 200, 201.] May 29. Council of State to Major-Gen. Lambert. We have referred to a Whitehall. committee to consider how the best advantage may be made of the forces of horse and foot which you mention, whether by new modelling or disbanding, and will transmit you the result in a day or two, and answer you satisfactorily as to the money for disbanding, so that the men shall neither be necessitated to disobey the Act about free quarters, nor the country have cause to complain of neglect or breach of promise. We have put Capt. Bamber's business into a way of examination. [I. 94, p. 202.] May 29. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Capt. Hunt has already 20 Whitehall. horses to be transported to Ireland, and has provided very good ones, though he had but a small sum for it; he desires 12d. a day for each horse and man, until they are transported, which we wish you to pay; as also 61. due to him since his former going to Ireland. You say you have no order for dispatch of Capt. Croxton's men, but as order was given under the notion they were Col. Hungerford's, you are to dispatch them immediately. [I. 94, p. 203.] May 29. Council of State to Hen. Tiddiman, of Dover. You will see by Whitehall. the enclosed petition, together with the testimony from the Admiralty of Bruges, what is informed against you. If you had just cause and authority for detention of the ship, you ought to have informed this Council, or proceeded in law against her; if the thing prove true, as is suggested, you have doie an act of dangerous consequence, and tending to the breach of treaty between this nation and the house of Burgundy. You are therefore to repair to us without fail to answer this accusation. [I. 94, p. 207.] L 2 164 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. May 29. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. The present state of Whitehall. Jersey is such that if attempted with a convenient force, it would not be difficult to reduce it; we have consulted the Lord-General what may be necessary as to land forces, but as the service is for the most part by sea, you are to consider how it may be best attempted, and with what force; that when your affairs where you now are permit your return, or the return of any one of your number, with a proportion of your fleet fit for this service, all other things may be ready for the prosecution thereof. [I. 94, p. 205.] May 29. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. There are two Whitehall. new landing bridges erected at Gravesend, of very great prejudice, by the conveying away of gold and silver, and the going out and coming in of persons disaffected. As those bridges are an encroachment to the river Thames, they fall under your power as conservators of the river, and can be taken order against in your sessions of sewers. We therefore refer it to your special care to proceed against them in your next session, and remove them with expedition. [Vol. 115, pp. 206, 207.] May 29. Council of State to Capt. Coppin of the Greyhound. You have Whitehall. lately received orders for convoying several ships to Hamburg, since which the generals of the fleet have designed you for other service. We therefore require you to repair to Capt. Peacock, Commander-inChief of the Northern squadron, whose orders you are to follow, and deliver those ships which were committed to your charge in the river to Capt. Cox, who is attending that trade between Hull and Hamburg. [I. 123, p. 55.] May 29. Admiralty Committee to the Collectors for Prize Goods. Hearing Whitehall. that the Charles frigate is adjudged to be prize, and is sold, we desire you to certify us what she was sold for, and what charge Capt. Robt. Clark, sometime commander, has been at in looking to her, and what reward should be given him therefor. [I. 123, p. 54.] May 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Hughson to have lodgings in Derby House until further order. 2. Dr. Dorislaus to be buried on Thursday the 14th inst., and the persons invited to be at Worcester House at 2 o'clock to accompany the corpse on foot. 3. The House and Speaker to be requested to honour the funeral with their presence. 4. The Lord President and other members of the Council of State to be present. 4. The Lord General and Lieutenant-General, and the rest of the general officers of the army now in town to be there, and order such military solemnity as they think fit, in regard of the doctor's former relation to the army. 6. The Lord Mayor and aldermen to be desired to attend. 7. The College of Civilians and other friends of the Doctor to be desired to attend. STATE PAPERS. 165 1649. VOL. I. May 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. The petition of Jno. Ampleford, of Boston, referred to the Admiralty Court. 10. The petition of Col. Fras. Roe referred to the Irish Committee. 12. The examinations of the witnesses against Mr. Prior, for endeavouring to raise a tumult in London, upon publication of the Act for abolishing Kingship, to be reported to the House. 13. Prior to be committed to the Gatehouse until further order. 14. The petition of Capt. Gooch, Major Tovey, and Major Fox, for remuneration for services, referred to Messrs. Purefoy and Jones. 16. Sir Henry Mildmay, Sir Jno. Danvers, and Mr. Holland, to be a committee for examining the business of John Lee. 17. Mr. Milton to examine the papers found upon Lee. 18. Lee to be committed to the custody of the serjeant-at-arms until the business is determined. 19. Liberty to be given to Capt. Tighe to raise 120 firelocks for Col. Culme's regiment in Ireland. 21. The Mint business to be considered to-morrow. 22. The Navy Commissioners appointed to attend the Council today to postpone attendance until Friday. 23. The business of farthing tokens to be considered to-morrow. 24. To recommend to the Revenue Committee to advance 5001. to Edw. Carter, surveyor, or Mr. Stevens, clerk of the works, for repairs at Whitehall, and Mr. Holland to take care of it. 26. To write the generals at sea to give convoy to a ship with ammunition bound from Exeter and Weymouth to London. 27. The Portsmouth business to be considered to-morrow. [I. 62, pp. 371-375.] May 30. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. Thanks for your Whitehall. sending to this Council Mr. Prior, who endeavoured a disturbance to-day at the proclamation of the Act. We return the witnesses to you, and desire you to examine them, and such other witnesses as you think fit, that the House may be possessed of the whole matter when the report is made to-.morrow. Meantime we have committed Prior to the Gatehouse. [I. 94, p. 206.] May 30. Council of State to the Committee for the College of Westminster. Whitehall. Parliament has committed to us the order for the interment of Dr. Dorislaus, murdered while he was in the public service of the commonwealth. We have appointed for him to be buried in Westminster, and you are to order the officers of the church to receive directions from John Alleyn, Herald, to whom we have committed the ordering of that business. [I. 94, p. 207.] May 30. Council of State to Capt. Peacock, of the Tiger. Divers pirates Whitehall. and sea rovers have been of late upon the north coast, infesting merchant ships, fishermen, colliers, &c., and they now pass with their prizes for Ireland northward, between Buffin Nesh and the Orkney Isles. You are therefore, being upon the place, and under 166 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. standing the coast, to order ships so to ply as to surprise and take them. [I. 123, p 55.] May 30. Admiralty Committee to the Trinity House. Capt. Rich. Monnins having sent us the enclosed petition with reference to your stoppages of fees and dues accruing to him upon the office of anchorage in the Thames, which were granted to him by patent for life by the late Lord Admiral Warwick, we desire you to certify us the reason for such stoppage. [I. 123, p. 55.] May 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Particular intimation to be given to the members of Council, of the invitation of the city to come to Christ Church this day week, and then dine at Grocers' Hall. 2. The Lord General, Lieut.-General, and Sir Hardress Waller, to be sent for to attend Council this afternoon. 3. The Dutch man-of-war in which money was found for exportation, to be dismissed, having been searched, and nothing contraband discovered in her. 4. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Martin to be added to the committee for alliances and treaties, and to send in a report on Monday. 5. Lieut.-Col. Ryves to be discharged, upon giving bail to the Governor of Chester not to leave England, or go to Ireland without leave. 6. Sir William Masham's report concerning Tilbury Fort to be transmitted to Sir Hen. Mildmay. 7. Messrs. Hammond and Coney to speak concerning the letter of Jacques Hoyse with Mr. Frost, to whom it is referred to give them both satisfaction as to the using of that letter as evidence, in the case depending between them. 8. The Committee of the House on the affairs of the Mint, to attend the Committee of Council to-morrow. 9. A mace to be provided for the use of the Council, at the charge of the State. 10. The serjeant-at-arms to confer, with Mr. Love thereon, and bring in a model. 11. Mr. Knight, chaplain to the Lord General, to have lodgings allowed him in Derby House. 12. Also Col. Ludlow the same. 13. To recommend to the Revenue Committee to advance Mr. Kinnersley 1001. towards his charges in fitting up Whitehall for the Council; the other matters in his petition referred to Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Holland. 14. The petition of Sir Geo. Blundell, Bart., referred to the Irish Committee. 15. To recommend to the Revenue Committee to take care that the several officers of the late court of justice are paid their arrears. 16. The seals of the late King, in the custody of Mr. Browne, to be delivered to Mr. Holland, for him to present to the House, and know what they will order concerning them. 17. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Martin, Col. Ludlow, and Sir James Harrington to be a committee for examining the letters of Lady Killigrew. STATE PAPERS. 167 1649. VOL. I. May 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 18. Alderman Pennington, and Alderman Atkins to send for the author of the book called " the papers which passed at Newcastle," examine him concerning the frontispiece, and proceed against him. 19. The petition of the inhabitants of the hundred of Bray, in the Forest of Windsor, referred to Mr. Whitelock and Col. Ludlow, who are to confer with Mr. Oldsworth thereon. 20. The petition of Joanna Carter, Jno. Atkinson, and Peter Cook referred to the Mayor of Quinborough and Mr. Mellish. 21. The Council to meet to-morrow, on the business of the militia. [I. 62, pp. 377-380.] May? 98. Heads for a proposed additional Act,1. For all accounts to be brought in to the Commissioners for taking the accounts of the kingdom, at the Duchy house, or elsewhere. 2. That all treasurers, receivers, collectors, committees, &c. in London and Westminster, who have received any money, plate, or goods from any person of England or Wales, send in their accounts thereof to the Duchy House, within 14 days after the passing of such Act, under a penalty of 2s. in the ] 1. upon their receipts; and that all persons bring in their accounts within the six months allotted by the late Act. 3. That all commissioners and sub-commissioners of accounts, acting under authority from the late King, deliver in their accounts, books, and papers, and moneys, &c. in hand. 4. Also any person accountable for sequestration moneys, from 3 Nov. 1640 to 15 Jan. 1649-1650. [1~ sheet.] May? 99. Proposal by Ric. Deane and Rob. Blake, Generals of the Fleet, that two months' provisions for the summer fleet may be magazined in the following proportions; vizPlymouth - - - 1,500 Pembroke - - - - 1,500 Yarmouth - - - - 800 Portsmouth - - - - 800 London - - - - 1,400 6,000 May? 100. " A speech of Alderman Atkins as it was delivered by him in the House of Parliament." This is our 9th year of sitting, and many great works have been carried on by us worms. We have reformed religion, brought the church near to what it was in primitive times, done extreme justice on the late tyrant, and transformed the kingdom into a commonwealth. We also voted down the House of Lords when it would serve our turn no longer. It is true we had sworn to maintain it, but we did not swear solemnly by kissing the book, or 168 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. else we had been bound in conscience to uphold it longer*.. I have smelt out many plots and designs against the State. When a piece of plaster fell from the roof, some cried treason and fled, but I crept under the bench, and would not forsake my duty. When this Parliament began, two members who sat by me took offence at something I said, and in zeal to the crown, ran off to Oxford, and their estates are now to be sold. I think I have deserved one. I have kept a clear conscience, and I forgive my backbiters. What others have said displeasing to the House has often been laid to my charge. A committee should be formed for the cleansing of the houses of office belonging to the Parliament House, &c., &c. [7 pages.] [May.] 101. Note that Paulus Grebnerus was in England with Queen Eliz. in 1582, and presented her with a fair MS. in Latin, describing the future history of Europe, here and there limning in watercolours some principal passages. Dr. Nevil, one of Her Majesty's chaplains, obtained this book, and bestowed it on the library of Trinity College, Cambridge, where it has been published to the view of all persons, until, about five or six years ago, by much perusing and ill-handling, it was much slurred and defaced. In his predictions, he describes the troubles of Russia, and the election of a Swedish King, Sigismund by name, to be King of Polonia, by which he shall irrecoverably lose his own inheritance. That of the Swedish race there should be one Gustavus Adolphus, who should take heart from the distraction of Germany to invade the Empire with a small army, fight many battles prosperously, but should at last perish in a pitched field. That about that time a northern King shall reign, Charles by name, who shall take to wife Mary of the Popish religion, from which time he shall be a most unfortunate prince. Then the people of his dominion shall choose to themselves another commander or governor, viz., an Earl, whose government shall last three years or thereabouts; and afterwards the same people shall choose another commander or governor, viz., a knight, not of the same family nor dignity, who shall trample all things under his feet; he shall endure somewhat longer time, and after him they shall choose none. After him shall appear one Charles, descending from Charles, with a mighty navy, on the shores of his father's kingdom, and with aid from Denmark, Sweden, Holland, and France, shall overthrow his adversaries, and shall govern his kingdom wonderfully and happily, and shall bear rule far and near, and shall be greater than Charles the Great. [1l pages.] [May.] 102. Extract from Paul Grebner's prophecy.t When the Roman Empire shall be brought to great ruin by the House of Austria, and that house be violently opprest by the Germans and other * The portion omitted is unsuitable for printing.-ED. t The prophecy is in Harl. MS. 4931, f. 13; see also Diary of John Rous, p. 65. Camden Society.-ED. STATE PAPERS. 169 1649. VOL. I. foreigners,-French, English, Danes, and Swedes,-a horrible, bloody, and cruel war shall arise, with which all Europe shall be amazed, and being diversely rent, shall be subject to notable alterations. At this time shall the King of Sweden, invited by letters from some sorrowful lieutenant pertaining to the Roman state, enter upon war, and make an inroad into Pomerland, and other Danish provinces; which letters, if he shall yield unto and join with them in that war, it will in fine succeed ill. Wherefore I persuade Sweden to leave it in the same state he found it, that so himself and his posterity may be preserved in peace; but if he shall resolve with himself to move, and persuade his people to that war, the Lord will take away his life. Afterwards Charles the Great, the son of Charles, who with great success and fortune shall rule over a northern nation, shall oppose the Spanish navy and Armada, and join his forces with the Christian princes, and shall fight valiantly with them; and afterwards God shall call the King's wife, being a Papist, out of this life, and shall cause much fear in the Bishop of Rome, which fear shall wax much greater when King Charles shall oppose Antichrist, and shall join his strength to the German powers, and other neighbouring nations, and oppose the Spanish diadem; and then the Swede with happy success shall use his navy and soldiers by sea and land, against the enemy. [Translation. page.] A VOL. II. JUNE-SEPTEMBER, 1649. 1649. June 1. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take the account of Edw. Husbands, printer, for service done for the State, and give order for payment to him of 4001. upon account. [I. 87, p. 60.] June 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Council declines meddling any further in Sir Balthazar Gerbier's complaint, as it at present stands. 2, 4. Mr. Browne having delivered up to Mr. Holland for presentation to the House, one seal with a box handle, three lesser seals in blue velvet cases, a privy seal, and four steel ones belonging to the late King, delivered to him in the House of Peers, is to be discharged thereof. 3. Sir Jas. Harrington's complaint against some of Col. Stubber's regiment referred to the Lord General and Council of War. 5-7. 1,0001. to be imprested for repair of the fortifications at Portsmouth, and 2,0001. for those at Hull; the matter referred to the Admiralty Committee to consider how the money may be best expended. [A lso I. 123, p. 58.] 8. The business of the Sta. Clara to be heard Tuesday week. 9. The messengers' petition to be considered next Monday. 10. The making of an establishment for Portsmouth, South Sea Castle, and the fort at Portsea Bridge, referred to the Army Committee. 170 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II June 1. COUNCL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The Lord General and his Council of War to consider what garrisons are fit to be kept up, and what taken down. 19. To report to the House that the Merehonour, Defiance, Cignet, Warspite hulk, and Hunter dogger-boat, being past all service, ought to be sold by the candle, to avoid the charge of breaking them up. 23. John Tooker's letter from Barnstaple referred to the Admiralty Committee. [Also 1. 123, p. 58.] 24. Colonels Stapley and Jones to be a committee for examining the prisoners now in the custody of the serjeant, for printing and publishing scandalous books. 25. To report to the House that the Council think the imposition of 4s. per chaldron upon coals ought to be taken off. [I. 62, pp. 383-387.] June 1. 1. Thos. Turner to Robt. Rawlins. There svere some bills formerly made to the Dove, but Col. Willoughby says that he was appointed to the Robert; have you altered the Dove's bills to the Robert, or had you any bills for the latter? [2 page.] Also, Robert Rawlins to Thos. Turner. We had bills for the Dove dated 23 March last, and appointed Rich. Griffin her surgeon, but whether he went in the Robert or not I do not know, nor have we received any directions or bills for the Robert. 2 June 1649. [2 page.] June 2. Order in Parliament revoking the order of 4 April last, whereby the proposition of Capt. Mildmay touching the pictures and statues was referred to the Council of State. June 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care to bestow some house upon Elizabeth Alkeen, widow, for life, and also give her what they think fit for her present necessity. [I. 87, pp. 60, 61.] June 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Committee of the House on the business of the Mint to be desired to meet the Committee of the Council of State on Monday next. 2. To desire Mrs. Cawton to address her petition to the House, they being the most proper judges of the business. 4. To write Mr. Strickland, offering him time to come over, but to suggest whether it will be for the safety of the service for him to be absent while the States are sitting. 6. Mr. Frost to inform the petitioners for contribution that it is not proper for this Council to meddle, but that they can either petition the House, or apply again to the committee to whom they were referred. Mr. Frost is also to inquire and report upon Digory Corie, one of the petitioners. 7, 8. The order made for restoring the tools to the workmen at the sword-blade factory confirmed, and a warrant to be issued against those who slighted the former order by withholding such tools, and speaking scornful words against the Council's authority. STATE PAPERS. 171 1649. VOL. II. June 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. 101. to be paid to Mr. Dorislaus, on account of arrears due to his father, so as to enable him to pay the taxes charged on his lodgings. [I. 62, pp. 388-390.] June 2. Council of State to Major Desborough. We desire you to send Whitehall. hither in safe custody, by Capt. Moulton, Capt. Alleyne, sent prisoner to Portsmouth by our order; and for enabling you thereunto, you may command such of the county horse still kept there as you judge sufficient to bring him safely. [1. 94, p. 208.] June 2. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have resolved Whitehall. on your paper that Peter Pett, senior, shall build the two frigates at Deptford, and Andrew Burrell one of those at Woolwich. For the other two frigates, we wait consultation with you here on Wednesday. Let a survey be made of the Swiftsure at Woolwich, and a report why she should not be cut down. Concerning the Victualling Office, to which you are about to remove your sittings, you will have a warrant for removing the inhabitants. The arms of the late King ought to be taken from the State's ships of war, and the arms of the Commonwealth put in their place. Consider the enclosed about John Taylor and the building of some frigates, and let us have your advice thereupon on Wednesday next, when we have appointed Taylor to be present. [I. 94, pp. 208-209; Vol. II., No. 2.] June 2. Council of State to Capt. Badiley. Some arms and ammunition Whitehall. now shipped at Weymouth and Apsome are tol be transported to London, for the fixing of the arms and laying up the ammunition. The Lieut.-General of the Ordnance has desired a convoy for the safe bringing of them hither. Order some ships under your command to take the said ships into charge, and see them safely convoyed into the Thames. We have written the like to Captain Moulton, and the service is to be done by one of you. [I. 94, p. 210.] June 2. Council of State to Jno. Sparrow, Rich. Blackwall, and lHumph. Whitehall. Blake, collectors for prize goods. The now established collectors, in obedience to our order of 21 May last, have brought in an account of goods and vessels taken before 22 Feb. last, and disposed of by order of Council between 22 Feb. and 17 April, during which time Thomas Smith and Jno. Sparrow were collectors; as also an account of goods and vessels taken before 22 Feb., and disposed of from 17 April to 22 May following, since you, Jno. Sparrow, Rich. Blackwall, and Hump. Blake were collectors; also of all goods and vessels taken before 22 Feb. and then remaining unsold. We now require you to take possession of all moneys, ships, or goods mentioned in such accounts, and render an account of moneys due to the State; and all persons having any such moneys, ships, or goods, are hereby required to deliver them to you. [I. 123, p. 54.] June 2. Council of State to Capt. Badiley, Commnander-in-chief in the Whitehall. Downs. You are to appoint a convoy to bring six or seven ships now in the Thames, five of which are laden with corn, and 172 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. bound for Chester, Liverpool, Wales, and Dublin, to the commanderin-chief of the northern squadron, to be convoyed thence to their respective ports, and your convoy ship is to return to you for further orders. With note of a like order to Capt. Robert Moulton, viceadmiral of the Narrow Seas. [I. 123, p. 56.] June 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. To recommend the Revenue Committee to pay Mr. Thelwall, agent at Brussels, 9001. for three years' arrears. 4. Sir Oliver Fleming to desire the Spanish Ambassador to write to the Archduke for a protection for Mr. Thelwall, to go to Brussels, and to thank him for stopping the sale in Flanders of goods taken from English merchants. 5. Credential letters to be prepared for Peter Thelwall. 7. Col. Sydney to repair to his charge, in regard of the disorders likely to ensue in Kent, and Sir Hen. Mildmay and Sir Hen. Vane to confer with him about it. 8. The business of Sir Jno. Gifford and his 501., referred to the Irish Committee. 9. Sir Hen. Vane and Colonels Wauton and Martin to be a committee to confer with the Lord General and the rest of the army officers, as to how the soldiers may be quartered in great towns in England, according to the late Act, and how the Parliament and city may be safe meanwhile. 10. To write to Capt. --- to sail to Capt. Badiley in the Downs, unless he can show reasons to the contrary. 11. To recommend to the Revenue Committee to pay 500Z. to the Surveyor or Clerk of the Works, for repairs at Whitehall. 13. The information of the taking of the Scilly frigate to be sent to the collectors for prize goods, who are to send order for securing her, so that she may be adjudicated on in the Admiralty, as also to see that satisfaction is given to the parties who captured her. 15. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Martin to be a committee to confer with Alderman Foulke, Col. Tichborne, and Lieut.-Col. Campfleld, concerning the order and ceremonies of the feast to be made next Thursday in London. [I. 62, pp. 392-395.] June 4. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Alex. Bence Whitehall. wants two or three rooms in the Victualling Office, to set up his household stuff, which is now there, until Michaelmas next. As there are rooms that may be spared till that time, and yet you suited for your own sitting, we recommend you to accommodate him. [Fl. 94,p. 211.] June 5. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give order for the supply of the remainder of the provisions for the fleet, for six months, to be sent to the fleet at sea for carrying on the service, with all expedition. That they take care so to fix 11,0001., formerly ordered for the provision of the fleet for two months after the six months, that STATE PAPERS. 173 1649. VOL. II. 5,0001. thereof be instantly sent away to Plymouth) for victualling the fleet for those two months. That they accept bills of exchange from Alderman Hutchinson of Dublin, for such moneys as he has agreed to disburse for victualling the ships there, and provide money, so that the same be presently paid upon the acceptance. That the House approve of the service done by Col. Popham in victualling and setting forth the Thomas, and that that ship be added to the fleet. That the Council of State consider the proposition of Colonel Popham touching the setting to sea of the Fame of Waterford. That they also consider the proposition of Col. Popham, touching the building of five new frigates to be sent to sea for the service. That they also consider the winter guard, and how it may be provided and disposed of. That they present to the House some way whereby a certain establishment may be settled, for both the summer and winter guard. [I. 87, pp. 61, 62.] June 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. Sir George Ascue's letter referred to the Irish Committee. 5. The order of the House concerning the affairs of the fleet referred to The Admiralty Committee, and Col. Edw. Popham to deliver in his propositions to them. [Also I. 123, p. 58.] 6. The Earls of Pembroke and Salisbury, Sir John Danvers, Sir Jas. Harrington, Viscount Lisle, and Lord Commissioner Lisle, added to the committee to confer with Alderman Foulke and other citizens about the ceremonies of the feast. 7. To write to Lord Chief Justice Rolle and Lord Commissioner Whitelock. 8. To write Mr. Walley to see that Browne of Manchester make good the 600 muskets delivered to Col. Tothill's regiment, which proved unserviceable, or course must be taken against him. 9. The 12 messengers hitherto attending the Council to be retained at as. a day salary and 6d. a mile for riding, as formerly had at Derby House. 10. Mr. Frost to have one servant at 2s. 6d. a day, to keep the office, and to call messengers when required. 11. The commissions given to MajorGooch and Major Tovey to be taken from them, and their agents required to desist from acting thereupon. 13. Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Holland, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee for taking informations against persons who have held offices or had employment in the Mint. 15. Dr. Utie to be discharged, upon recognizance in 2001. and two sureties in 1001. each for his future good behaviour. 16. The Earl of Denbigh and Mr. Holland added to the committee to confer with the Aldermen and citizens about the ceremonies of the feast. 18. The Act against the exportation of gold and silver to be read next Friday. 174 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. June 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 20. To report to the House that the Council are of opinion that after the sermons are ended [at Christ Church] the Lord Mayor Aldermen, and members of the Common Council should stay at the entrance of the gate going to Grocers' Hall, to receive the Speaker and Members of Parliament. 21. The sword is there to be delivered by the Lord Mayor to the Speaker, who is to re-deliver it, and the Lord Mayor is to carry it before the Speaker and Members, until he comes to Grocers' Hall. 22. The Speaker, Members, and Council of State to dine by themselves, the Lord Mayor and Aldermen by themselves, the Judges by themselves, and the officers of the army in like manner. 23. The Speaker to be at the upper end, the General on his right and the Lord President over against him, the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal next to them, and the Lords next, and then the Lieut.-General. Also that by Act or Commission the Speaker have power to knight the Lord Mayor and others attending him who have been Lord Mayors; and after the sermon, the Speaker and Members, and Council of State, judges, and officers of the army meet in the lower church, and from thence go in order to the city. [I. 62, pp. 396-400.] June 5. Council of State to Col. Rich. Yours of the 3rd instant has Whitehall. been read at the Council, the Lord General and Lieut.-General being present. The Lord General has taken notice of what concerns the soldiers of the army, and will give order about the soldiers of Capt. Swan who have committed those outrages. You are to order examinations to be taken, and some to be bound to prosecute them next assizes, that they may receive according to their deserts, and the people see that the laws are their protection, if they will seek it. The engagement made by your soldiers finds good acceptance here; you are still to keep a watchful eye over them, and observe if any emissaries are sent among them, to delude and withdraw them from their obedience. You mention some absent hence, and present there, whose correspondence with your soldiers and their own countrymen rather promotes than allays distempers. We know not whom you mean; when you declare more particularly, we will use all fit means to prevent inconveniences thereby. Col. Sydney will be spoken to to repair to his charge, and you must appoint some to prosecute those of Capt. Swan's company that are secured, and apprehend any more of them guilty of those murders and other foul acts. [I. 94, pp. 212, 213.] June 5. Council of State to the Lord General. We wrote you to order all Whitehall. officers of the army to repair to their charge to prevent disorders, but we have still complaint of their absence, and disorder of the soldiers thereby, and in particular that a company of dragoons is now ait St. Neot's without officers, and a great trouble to the place. You are to command all officers to their charge, and in particular those of the said company, that those inconveniences, whereby the people STATE PAPERS. 175 1649. VOL. II. are much discontented and alienated from the Parliament, may be avoided. [I. 94, p. 213.] Jujne 5. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We have consulted Whitehall. with Col. Popham about disposing of the fleet, and think the Charles should be sent away from Kinsale to the Downs, there being none of great burthen in that place but the Happy Entrance, and there being ships sufficient besides for blocking up Kinsale, and for the rest of the service in those parts. [I. 94, p. 214.] June 5. Council of State to Sir Geo. Ayscue. You intimate your being at Whitehall. Beaumaris, and desire direction. When the forces are ready to be transported, we will send you word, and for that purpose desire you to leave some small vessel about Beaumaris or Holyhead, that may give you advertisements; meantime we leave it to you to ply up and down on those seas, and do such service as you judge best. [I. 94, p. 215.] June 5. Council of State to Col. Kelsey, Governor of Oxford. You mention Whitehall. your stay of two horses that passed by your garrison, pretending to go for Plymouth, to be shipped for Barbadoes, for Mr. Percy. We find those horses are a part of 50 that this Council, for the better promoting that plantation (the care whereof, as of all other plantations, is committed to it) gave warrant to Maurice Thomson and Wm. Piennoyer to transport thither. We thank you for your care to prevent mischief, but desire you to deliver the horses to the bearer, that he may proceed to Plymouth, where the ship is ready for them, as, if he misses the opportunity of transporting them, it will be a very great prejudice to his plantation. [I. 94, p. 215.] June 5. Council of State to Capt. Peacock or Capt. Badiley. We recomWhitehall. mend the enclosed petition of Robert Williams, master of the Martha, bound for Rotterdam, and when you have a number of vessels bound for those parts, you are to order a convoy. [I. 123, p. 56.] June 5. Council of State to Capt. Badiley. The three vessels mentioned Whitehall. in the enclosed petition being laden with corn, a very considerable commodity in all parts of the commonwealth, you are to appoint them a convoy to their respective ports. [I. 123, p. 56.] June 6. 3. Act presented to the House for authorising [the Speaker] by laying on the sword, to creating the dignity of a knight, and to confer the same upon Thos. Andrews, Alderman and Lord Mayor of London, and Isaac Pennington, and Thomas Atkins, aldermen, and formerly Lord Mayors. [Draft, corrected by Bradshaw. 1 page.] June 6. Order in Parliament-upon the report of Sir Hen. Mildmay, from the Council of State touching the solemnity to-morrow, —that the Lord Mayor, upon his reception of the Speaker and members of Parliament, deliver to the Speaker the sword usually borne before the Lord Mayor, and that the Speaker thereupon re-deliver it to the Lord Mayor. 176 DOMESTIC 1649. Vot. II. That the subject of sitting at the table be referred to the Council of State, to give directions therein. [L. 87, p. 63.] June 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Wauton and Dr. Walker to examine the business between Mr. Tiddiman and Captain Derichson. 4. The proposition of Capt. Taylor referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to consult with the Navy Commissioners. 5. The Swiftsure to be brought into dock to be viewed, and certificate made as to cutting her lower, and fitting her for service. 6. Christopher Pett to build one of the new frigates, under the supervision of Peter Pett. 7. Mr. Eastwood to build one at Portsmouth. 8. Col. Purefoy and Col. Stapley added to the Admiralty Committee. [Also I. 123, p. 11.] 9. The King's arms upon sterns of ships and houses belonging to the yards to be pulled down and defaced, and the Navy Commissioners to sell the materials. 10. Order that, notwithstanding a warrant forbidding further waste of timber in Theobald's Park, the hornbeam, &c. already cut and sold for repair of the park walls is to be carried away. [I. 62, pp. 405-407.] June 6. Council of State to Christopher Worgan, Andrew Homrne, Thomas Whitehall. Berow, and Arth. Rowls, preservators of the Forest of Dean. You certify the Committee of Revenue of waste and spoil made upon the timber and wood in the forest, notwithstanding orders for its preservation. You are therefore to examine the offenders by what authority they cut the same, and prohibit them from carrying away or disposing of any that is cut, until we know by what authority it is done. [I. 94, p. 216.] June 6. Council of State to the Sheriffs and Justices of Peace of cos. GlouWhitehall. cester and Monmouth. You are to assist the preservators of the Forest of Dean in carrying out the said orders. [I. 94, p. 217.] June 6. Council of State to Robert Rich, Robert Wood, Robt. Paynell, &c. Whitehall. You complain of misdemeanors of certain persons in your county, on pretence of some deputation from Major Tovey and Capt. Gooch. We find that at the time of the fleet's setting forth, some commission was given by the generals at sea to the said captain and major, to discover such seamen and others as, having put themselves into the service, might after prove false to the interest of the commonwealth, and endanger distemper again in the fleet. By virtue of that commission, they have, since the going out of the fleet, made other discoveries, whereupon they were allowed by the Council to proceed in that business; but it was not known to us that they made any deputies abroad, or that any such exorbitancies were committed by them. Thanks for your information and care to secure the offenders. We have sent to the generals at sea to recall their commissions (the extent of which we know not), and have signified to STATE PAPERS. 177 1649. VOL. II. the major and captain not to act any further under the pretence of any such power, and we desire that they be proceeded against for their misdemeanors according to law. [I. 94, p. 221.] June 8. 4. Act for settling 1001. a year a-piece upon Peter du Molin, Mr. Hartlipp, Peter Sterry, Thomas Foxley, and Jno. Owen, read the first and second time, and committed to the members of the House that are of the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall [1 page.] June 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Randolph to be kept prisoner in Peterhouse, notwithstanding any former discharge, until further order. 2. Sir Wm. Armyne and Ald. Pennington to be a committee to confer with the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall concerning Sir George Stroud's estate being freed from sequestration, and he compounded with, and to take along with them Sir Wm. Parsons and Col. Hill. 6. The Lord General to take account whether Morris be executed by his former commission, and if not, to issue one for his trial, as also that of the other prisoners at Lancaster Castle, with all expedition. 7. So much of the petition of the inhabitants of Lancashire as relates to a ship riding near there referred to the generals at sea. 8. The collectors of prize goods to hasten the adjudication of the frigate lately taken by the men of Barnstaple, and get her appraised, so that the value may be answered to those to whom she belongs, the Council having given way that she shall be used in the summer's service about Barnstaple. 9. To write Mr. Strickland the facts concerning the staying of Dutch ships, and desire him to stop any clamours that arise. 10. Sir Oliver Fleming to acquaint the Dutch Ambassador that the Netherlands' ships are only stayed in the Thames to contract with them to transport forces to Ireland, and will be dismissed, and ships of this nation taken as soon as possible. 11. To send the generals a copy of the intelligence from abroad, concerning some ships coming from Amsterdam for Ireland, and to ask them to appoint some ships to waylay them. 12. The business of the shooting of a child on Sunday last, while walking upon the bank of the Thames to church, referred to the Lord General. 13. Dr. King to attend the Council next Monday. 16. The Irish Committee to send a fit person to the Navy Commissioners, when they are making the contracts with the several Dutch ships, so that they may know the terms, and be enabled to give satisfaction if any objection be made concerning the staying of the ships for the expedition. 17. To report to the House that the two first heads of the answer of the Navy Commissioners to the votes of the House of 5 June inst. be recommended to the said Commissioners to put in execution. 18. 6,6001. to be forthwith sent to Plymouth, for victualling of 35077. M 178 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. the ships at Kinsale and the Irish coast, according to the generals' desire by Col. Popham. 19. Approval of the number of men proposed for the summer and winter's guard yearly, and of the estimate drawn in pursuance thereof; and request to the House that a speedy settlement may be made of 120,0001. upon the Excise, so that it may be a certain revenue to supply what shall be wanting in the Customs of the 283,0001. a year, and that an Act may pass for that purpose, and to settle this establishment for the navy. [I. 62, pp. 410-413.] June 8. Council of State to Capt. Badiley, commander of the Happy Whitehall. Entrance, or to the Commander-in-Chief of the squadron in the Downs. There are three ships laden in the Thames, viz,, the James of London, with wheat and rye, bound for Dublin, the Elizabeth of Yarmouth, with wheat, powder, match, &c., for Chester, and the Constant of Yarmouth, with wheat for Liverpool. We desire you to appoint a convoy for them into their several ports, as also the John of Middleburg, with corn, bound for Aberdovy in Wales, where there is at present a great dearth. [I. 94, p. 228.] June 8. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order referring to the Council of State the letter from the Coinmmittee' of Trinity House, touching the office of anchorage in the Thames granted to Capt. Rich. Monnins, with his patent and Mr. Wyand's certificate. Col. Wauton to report the same. Order that Col. Wauton report to the Council of State that 1,0001., for repair of the fortifications about Portsmouth, should be paid to Col. Desborouglh, and 2,0001., for the fortifications of Hull, to Col. Robt. Overton and Lieut.-Col. Salmon; the Council to appoint out of what treasury this money shall be paid. [I. 123, pp. 57, 58.] June 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 7. Capt. Robt. Derichson's ship, stayed by Mr. Tiddiman, to be discharged at Dover, and Tiddiman dismissed from further attendance upon the Council. 8. The Admiralty Committee to dismiss the present serjeant ot the Admiralty at Dover, and appoint another who will discharge the duties more faithfully. [A iso I. 123, p. 30.] 10. Colonels Stapley, Jones, and Purefoy, and Messrs. Holland and Heveningham to be a committee to consider the petition of the Earl of Marlborough, and the merchants' certificate annexed. 11. Capt. Rippon's letter and papers referred to the Lord General and Council of War, and his Lordship desired to proceed against the offenders mentioned therein. 12. To write Capt. Rippon to keep the prisoners he mentions until further order. 13. Col. Reynolds' petition referred to the Irish Committee. 14. Col. Jones and Mr. Holland to be a committee to examine the business of the prisoners now attending the Council. 16. Geo. Kellum and Jas. Howell to attend the Council next Tuesday, to give evidence in the cause between Mr. Leat and the Spanish Ambassador. [I. 62, pp. 416-420.] STATE PAPERS. 179 1649. VOL. II. June 9. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. You complain of Whitehall. the refractoriness of the Dutch masters of ships that were taken up to transport horses for Ireland. We meant that they should have reasonable freight, and know not why they should refuse it; the necessity of the public service required that we should use them, being no more than is usually done on the like occasion, and neither against the law of nations, nor any treaty between us, which we have also signified to the Dutch Ambassador, and he rests satisfied. We thereupon desire you to proceed to contract with them, and let them have the like freight by the month that they could have from any private person, and they shall have convoy until they return to the Downs. [I. 94, p. 219; Vol. II., No. 5.] June 9. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. We recommend to you Whitehall. the enclosed case of Claes Babasion; of the matter of fact we only know what is suggested therein. The desire to come to a speedy hearing is most just, and the neglect thereof will be of bad report among strangers. [I. 94, pp. 139, 220.] June 9. Order of the Admiralty Committee, discharging Thomas Newbery, Storekeeper at Portsmouth, from further attendance, the complaints of Capt. Joyce and others against him not being upon oath, nor supported by evidence. [I. 123, p. 57.] June 9. Colonel Edw. Popham to Capt. Wm. Wheatley of the Warspite. Whitehall. Hearing from some memnbers of the House serving for Sussex, and from the Governor of Rye, that the coast has been much infested with pirates and pickeroons, since the surprisal of the Robert frigate, appointed for that service, you are to repair with your vessel to Rye, Bredhempson, and other ports and creeks of Sussex, and acquaint the people that you are ordered to attend there, and convoy vessels bound to London with corn, &c., and sometimes to look into the Downs to receive orders from Capt. Badiley. [I. 123, p. 59.] June 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Milton and the serjeant to examine the papers of Mr. Small, return him such as are private, and bring the rest to the Council. Small to be set at liberty, upon finding security to appear before the Council on Wednesday week, and his plate, money, and goods to be no longer under restraint. 4. Mr. Small to enter into a recognizance of 5,0001. 5. The petition of Major Wm. Aston, on behalf of Col. Chidley Coote, referred to the Irish Committee. 6. Mr. Clarke, master of the Indifferent of Ipswich, to appear before Council to-morrow. 7. The purser and two others of Capt. Peacock's ship to appear before Council to-morrow. LI. 62, pp. 422, 423.] June 11. Order in Parliament,-upon the report of Col. Jones from the Council of State, as to Montgomery Castle, and the petition of Richard Lord Herbert of Cherbury, with a certificate from the Comnmittee of Sequestrations, county Montgomery, and another from M 2 180 1DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Sir Thos. Middleton,-that the castle be demolished, and that the Council of State take care that the same is effectually done. Order that Lord Herbert of Cherbury have reparation in respect of the said castle, out of the second payment of his fine for delinquency. Order that the Council of State consider the charge of demolishing the said castle, and what damage Lord Herbert will receive thereby, and take care for the disposition of the materials towards defraying such charge; and that the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall consider what is further fit to be allowed to Lord Herbert, and allow the same out of the second payment of his fine for delinquency, which in the meantime has been respited. June 11. Order in Parliament that the House approve of the sum of 1,5001. to be allowed to the Earl of Rutland for the demolition of Belvoir Castle. That the arrears of the fee-farm rents payable by the Earl to the State be allowed in part of the said 1,5001.; that the remainder be paid out of the growing rent, and that the Revenue Committee make allowance and defalcation accordingly. That the Council of State ascertain whether the said castle be demolished, and take care that the same is effectually done according to agreement. June 11. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how Winchester Castle may be made untenable, so that no damage may arise thereby, and how satisfaction may be made to Sir Wm. Waller for such damage as he shall sustain by reason thereof. June 11. Order in Parliament that, in order that the House may declare a time when they will adjourn, the Council of State prepare and present to the House with all speed such things as are necessary to be considered and passed in the House before an adjournment. [I. 87, pp. 63-66.] June 11. Council of State to the Judges. A very foul riot being committed Whitehall. at Leicester on the 3rd inst., we recommend to you that the authors and actors therein be proceeded against according to law. We have written to the justices of peace of the county, and to the justices and mayor of Leicester, that examinations may be taken, and all things put in readiness for your proceeding. [I. 94, p. 222.] June 11. Council of State to the Mayor and Justices of Peace for the county Whitehall. of Leicester. We are informed of a seditious riot, and great insolency and violence used towards Dr. Harding, appointed to preach a probation sermon by the Committee of the County, in order to his being entertained as a preacher at Knighton, upon a call of sundry of the inhabitants. The thing seems of a very heinous nature, much against the laws, and full of contempt of the present Government, and ought to be strictly prosecuted, and the authors severely punished. You are to make diligent inquiry after them, take examinations upon oath, and prepare all things necessary for presentation at the next assizes, we having recommended to the judges to take special cognizance thereof, and to proceed effectually against the offenders. I. 94, p. 223.1 STATE PAPERS. 181 1649. VOL. II. June 11. Council of State to Sir Thomas Honywood and Col. Cooke. The Whitehall. walls and strengths of Colchester remain still in a condition which may again prove dangerous if it should be surprised by the enemy, and of how great prejudice and mischief it was to the State, and especially to the parts adjacent, you must be specially sensible. Let the walls and strengths thereof be so dismantled as to render it incapable of being kept by an enemy, and do it with all expedition, that it may take away all ground of encouragement to interrupt the peace of the commonwealth. [L. 94, pp. 223, 224.] June 11. Council of State to the Master and Fellows of Trinity Hall, Whitehall. Cambridge. You have heard of the cruel assassination and murder of Dr. Dorislaus, at the Hague, of which the Parliament and Council are very sensible, and have also a tender consideration of the condition of his fatherless children, for whom they hold themselves obliged to do what they may reasonably. Being informed that Dr. Dorislaus took lodgings in Doctors' Commons from your college, in March last, and paid 251. for a fine, and has been at 351. charge in reparations, which lodgings he was to enjoy during life, paying S5. a year, and his life being lost in the service of the commonwealth, and thereby both his fine and charges lost to his children, who are ill able to bear the loss, we, at request of the children, recommend to you that the children may enjoy the said lodgings for some convenient number of years, in respect of his fine and charges, they paying the rent agreed upon. [I. 94, pp. 224, 225.] June 11. Council of State to the Attorney-General. There is great waste Whitehall. and spoil made of the timber in Theobalds' Park, and of the bricks of the wall of the park. The bearer, Mr. Collins, will give you fuller information. Let the offending parties be proceeded against, such waste being too frequently practised. [L. 94, p. 226.] June 11. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. You are to order Whitehall. Peter Pett, senior, to build two frigates at Deptford, one an Admiral; Andrew Burwell and Christopher Pett, to build each of them one at Woolwich, Peter Pett supervising his brother Christopher; and Thomas Eastwood to build another at Portsmouth; all according to the dimensions presented by them to the Council of State. [I. 123, p. 59.] June 12. Order in Parliament, that the Army Committee confer with the Council of State about the number of forces, and the paying of them, as also the incident pay to the soldiers. [I. 87, p. 67.] June 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Richardson's petition referred to the Irish Committee. 5. The business of the Sta. Clara to be heard next Saturday. 7. That part of the list of the forces and magazine at Lancaster which concerns the..... [. 62, pp, 425, 426.] June 12. Council of State to Mr. Lost and the rest of the Committee of Whitehall. Pembrokeshire. The generals at sea intimate that you retain 182 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. 1,7501. that is to be paid to the army treasurers, and might serve their necessities, if your bills might be accepted here; that they might be so, we have now given warrant for payment of 1,7501. to the treasurers of the army, out of a cash that is in being and ready, and will be paid at sight of the warrant; so that you may safely and freely let that money be paid to such as the generals shall appoint, for supply of victuals for the fleet. [I. 94, p. 227.] June 12. Council of State to the Navy Committee. By the enclosed warWhitehall. rant you will see what is done by us towards a supply of 5,0001., and the 1,6001. for victualling. Take care that the rest of that money be forthwith sent away for that service, as also that this money which is furnished in Wales be charged to the account of the treasurer of the navy. [I. 94, p. 229.] June 12. Council of State to Lord Chief Justice Rolle. The enclosed petiWhitehall. tion of Capt. John Crowther has been presented to us, and a very good testimony given of his service. As those of his profession are not usually employed in such services, we recommend that his fine be taken off, and that he and other seamen still have the privilege that by custom they have hitherto enjoyed, or in point of convenience may in these times be allowed to them, that they may have no pretence of discontent. [I. 94, pp. 229, 230.] June 12. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Col. Huncks has a regiment in Whitehall. those parts ready for transportation to Derry. Take order for their transportation and furnishing with necessaries. Let also a troop of horse of Capt. Norwood's be sent away the first opportunity. More money shall be transmitted to you by the treasurers for dispatching these forces. [I. 94, p. 230.] June 12. Colonel Edw. Popham to Capt. Badiley. You are to convoy three Whitehall. vessels named, bound for the Soyn-head, as soon as you can, not neglecting the present affairs of the State committed to your trust. [I. 123, p. 60.] June 13. Order in Parliament that the report touching the taking off of the 4s. per chaldron imposed on coals be referred back to the Council of State, who are to present their opinions on Friday next. [I. 87, p. 67.] June 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Jas. Harrington, Sir Wm. Masham, and Col. Stapley to be a committee to confer with the surveyors sent to view the castles in the Downs. 3. The serjeant-at-arms to give in a list of persons having.lodgings at Whitehall. 4. The serjeant-at-arms to desire the Lord General to appoint guard for the Council, to be relieved every 24 hours from St. James'. 5. The petition of Mary Thomas, a prisoner at Kinsale, referred to the generals at sea, so that an exchange may be made with some prisoner now in custody. STATE PAPERS. 183 1649. VOL. II. June 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. The Provost-Marshal of Westminster to attend the funeral of Dr. Dorislaus to-morrow afternoon. 8. Mr. Scott to report to the House that the Council think that Commissary Gen. Ireton should be the next commander-in-chief of the forces in Ireland, under Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell. 12. The business of the Sta. Clara to be heard next Tuesday. 13. Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Scott, Mr. Heveningham, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to confer with the Army Committee, on a report made by them to the Council. 15. Sir Wm. Armyne to report to the House that some satisfaction ought to be made to the Earl of Lincoln for demolishing Tattershall Castle, as was made to the Earl of Rutland for demolishing Belvoir. 16. Mr. Frost to have power to make passes, to be signed by the Lord President, for people of ordinary condition, they taking the ordinary test, but those for persons of quality to be brought before the Council. 18. Mr. Ansley to be put into possession of the armoury mill at Greenwich. 19. The Earl of Marlborough's petition to be considered next Friday. 21. Col. Reynolds to have two months' pay for his regiment, and be transported to Ireland. 23. John Sedman and Robt. Bincks to enter into a recognizance to appear when called upon, and not to do anything prejudicial to the State. 24. Lord Chief Justices Rolle, and St. John, and Lord Chief Baron Wylde to be desired to be at Worcester House to-morrow, to accompany the body of Dr. Dorislaus to Westminster, where the members of the House of Commons and of the Council of State will be, to accompany the funeral. 25. The Lord General to be at Worcester House to-morrow at 2 o'clock, for the same purpose, and to order the general officers of the army also to attend, and such military solemnity as he shall judge fit, in regard of the doctor's former relation to the Parliament army; also to order a fit guard to prevent any disorder by such a concourse of people as may be present at the solemnity. [I. 62 pp. 427-432.] June 13. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Two regiments and some odd Whitehall. troops of horse ready for Ireland will soon be with you for passage. Make stay of all ships that now are or shall come into any port in Cheshire, Lancashire, or Wales, capable of transporting horse, that they may be ready and no time may be lost. [1. 94, p. 231.] June. 6. " Sir R. Browne's paper concerning Augier's being now made agent for the rebels, and his offer to corrupt Sir Ri. Browne." By the post from England who brought letters of 17 May, Monsr. Augier received a letter from the Commonwealth, sealed with their new seal, in an oval form, as broad as the palm of the hand, and signed Bradshaw, accompanied with another letter from G. Frost, 184 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. secretary to the Council of State, containing great boasts and great confidences in their present power and strength, with large promises of speedy payment of his arrears, &c. Monsr. Augier lately employed an Englishman in Paris to come and acquaint me that he had something of importance to communicate concerning some friends of mine; and acquainting Lord Hatton of this message, he advised me to meet him in Luxembourg garden; Augier, after many compliments, drew out a piece of paper written in his own hand, and said it was the extract of a letter he had lately received from his superiors in England, commanding him to acquaint me that if I would serve their new state, and discover to them what came to my knowledge of the Louvre Councils, and other things within my competence, and accommodate myself to their interests, I should be honourably rewarded; using for argument that the Prince of Wales (not the King) neither was nor ever would be in a condition to repair my ruined fortune; that I was neglected and unkindly dealt with at the Louvre, and that I must inevitably perish if I did not embrace this proposition. I replied that " I took it very ill that he or any should dare to make any such overture to me, who did not despair of the King's power any more than of his gracious intentions to requite my services, and that I held his masters the most execrable villains that were ever upon the face of the earth, and doubted not but that God's vengeance would overtake and confound them and their diabolical designs; and lastly, that, if His Majesty,-now that I had spent my whole estate in this my last eight years' service, and had no home of my own to go to,-were neither able nor willing to use me, I should retire into some remote, cheap corner of the world, where, feeding only upon bread and water, I and mine would hourly pray for His Majesty's speedy re-establishment, rather than receive the greatest rewards of wealth or power that those arch rebels, traitors, and parricides could confer upon me." [21 pages, endorsed by Sec. Nicholas.] June 15. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider the state of the business touching Sir Adam Loftus, both for the 4,0001. claimed to be due to him, and of the loss of his office, and state their opinion to the House. June 15. Order in Parliament-on Mr. Scott's reporting fromn the Council of State that Commissary General Ireton is to be the next commander-in-chief of the forces in Ireland, under Lieut.-General Cromwell -that the House agree thereto.' That the Council of State are to settle a method and order for the chief commanders who are to go to Ireland. June 15. Order in Parliament that the House allows the accounts of Lord Lisle, amounting to 4,8641. 4s. 5d., for his entertainments and allowances as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, and for his commands in the army there. That they direct that the same be paid to him as follows: 2,4341. 2s. 21d. out of the weekly assessments for Ireland coming in STATE PAPERS. 185 ~~~~~1649. ~VOL. II. 1 649. by the ordinances of 1644-5, and the residue out of the moneys coming in by the ordinances of 13 January 1647-8 and 5 June 1648, for raising 50,0001. for Ireland; the Council of State and the Irish Committee sitting in the Star Chamber to give order accordingly. [LI 87, pp. 67-8, 73.] June 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. De la March to have a pass for Guernsey, and copies of all orders made concerning the island. 3. 201. to be given to Mrs. Heydon, widow of Jno. Heydon, in consideration of her husband being killed in executing the commands of the Parliament. 4. Mr. Manley, Justice of Peace for Middlesex, to take the examination of Ann Page and of the witnesses against Mr. Lucas, and send them to the Council. 5. The Lord President, Messrs. Wallop, Purefoy, Hutchinson, Martin, and Scott, Sir Jno. Danvers, and Sir Hen. Vane to be a committee to consider what things are necessary to be offered to the House to be settled before the adjournment; which committee shall sit every day from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. until the sitting of the Council, till the business is finished; every member of the Council to have a voice in the committee. 8. Col. Popham to attend the Council to-morrow. 9. The Admiralty Committee to consider how the three great ships ordered to be put in readiness may be speedily victualled, and guns provided for them. 11. Mr. Frost to ask Mr. Parker to write to his correspondent at Hamburg; as to what military preparations are being made in Sweden or Denmark. 13. To write to such as Sir Wm. Armyne and Lord Grey shall appoint, to view the demolishing of Belvoir Castle. [I. 62, pp. 433 -436.] June 15. Council of State to the Mayor and Justices of Peace of St. Albans. Whitehall. There was lately a riot in your town upon the house and person of Dr. King, Justice of Peace, and while he was in execution of that office, which, if it should pass without due prosecution, would be a great scandal to the Government, and an encouragement to disaffected persons to stir up distempers among the people. Let the parties offending be had in examination, and information taken against them upon oath, that they may be proceeded against next quarter sessions. [I. 94, p. 232.] June 15. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. There are six or seven Whitehall. ships just coming from the East Indies, which will be a great advance to the Customs, besides the interest of particular men; for their better preservation, we desire you to order some ships to ply along the channel by Scilly, and so on to about 30 leagues off the Land's End, to prevent danger by pirates or enemies, who, if they should surprise any of those ships, would be thereby further enabled to continue their spoils upon our merchants. We also recommend you to 186 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. Il. take care of the fishermen at Newfoundland, for their preservation there, and their convoy to the place where they are bound with their fish. [I. 94, p. 233.] June 15. Council of State to Mr. Wybrantz. The prices you mention for Whitehall. biscuit, cheese, and rice are higher than they are here. The deals we shall have from Norway, and the salt from Rochelle, and as the Swedish iron will not serve our turn, you can forbear making any provision. You can provide 4,000 quarters of good sound wheat, and agree for the shipping and transport of it to Dublin, at the best rates you can, and we will send you letters of credit to receive money there for the corn, petty charges, and freight; but if you find the price of wheat risen, you are to desist until you have given us notice of the price. [1. 94, p. 234.] June 15. Council of State to Humphrey Edwards and John Manley. We Whitehall. hear of misdemeanors of Wm. Lucas, which, by reason of weighty affairs, we cannot examine; you are to take a full examination of the business, and see that there may be a due prosecution thereof. [I. 94, p. 235.] June 15. Council of State to the officers of the Mint. You are to examine Whitehall. the enclosed petition of Thomas Simons, chief graver of the Mint, and certify us so that we may further proceed therein. [I. 94, p. 235.] June 15. Council of State to the Mayor of Northampton. There are 500 Whitehall. muskets in Northampton which we want for the service of Ireland, and there is 301. owing for fixing them. You are to cause the said 301. to be paid, and provision of carts made to bring them to London, to be delivered to Capt. Edw. Tomlins, Comptroller of the Ordnance, and you are to charge the 301. and what you pay for hire of the carts upon the treasurer of the Army, by bill of exchange, which shall be accepted and paid. Let this be done with expedition, as there are now ships in the Thames bound for Dublin. [IL 94, p. 236.] June 15. Council of State to Sir Wm. Roberts and Sir - Barkham [ComnWhitehall. missioners for Taxes for Middlesex]. The enclosed petition is by the workmen of sword blades at Hounslow Heath, a manufacture very necessary, and which should in the present state of affairs have all encouragement. Besides the loss to the workmen, in the breaking of their tools and instruments, the State has been prejudiced by the hindrance, and will be until they are made good; we have ordered restitution of the instruments, and left the workmen to the law for their further remedy, as their tools ought not to have been distrained while any other distress was to be found, and there was sufficient upon the ground to which the mill, in the petition mentioned, belongs. As the men allege they pay taxes according to their estates in the places where they live, and as the use of this work mill is so necessary to the State, we recommend the whole affair to you, to examine whether the fact be STATE PAPERS. 187 1649. VOL. 11. as the petitioners allege, and take order that, in future assessments, they may not be oppressed with payments beyond their proportions, and that their working tools may be made good to them, and the manufacture may have all encouragement. [I. 94, pp. 237, 238; I. 62, p. 431.] June 15. Council of State to the Mayor of Kingston-upon-Hull. We have Whitehall. dispatched Nathaniel Cobham, of the Ordnance, to Hull and York, for shipping thence arms and ammunition for Ireland, and desire you to assist him in hiring a fit ship, disbursing what is necessary for carriage of the arms, &c. to the ship, and charge the same upon the Army treasurers by bill of exchange, which shall be accepted and answered. We shall also appoint convoy for the vessel, that she may come safe to Dublin against any attempt of enemies at sea. [I. 94, p. 238.] June 15. Council of State to the Governor of Portsmouth. The piece of Whitehall. cannon that went thence to Shelborn Castle is to be sent to Ireland, and that it may be fitted with carriages and wheels, it must be sent to London by the first opportunity of a sea passage. [I. 94, p. 239.] June 15. Council of State to the Keepers of the Stores in York, and to the Whitehall. Governor of Nottingham Castle. We have ordered certificates of the condition of our stores and magazines, and desire you to give an account of all in your custody; if any arms be not useful, take care they be forthwith fixed, that they may be ready when needed. [I. 94, p. 239.] June 15. Council of State to Mathias Rowe, at Edinburgh. Upon inforWhitehall. mation received, we think you should press for an answer to the letter you carried to the Parliament of Scotland. You are therefore to do so, and come away within three days, whether you receive it or not. [I. 94, p. 240.June 15. Council of State to the Earl of Rutland. TJ)at the country Whitehall. may be satisfied that Belvoir Castle is so demolished as not hereafter to be prejudicial to them, we have, according to your proposition, written to some gentlemen of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire to view it, and to certify their opinion to this Council; upon the return whereof, if satisfactory, we shall forthwith give order for removal of the garrison. The gentlemen are Col. Rossiter, Mr. Bury of Grantham, Mr. Montague Cholmley, Mr. Welly of Denton, and for Leicestershire, Major Danvers, Mr. Wm. Hartop, Mr. Thomas Hesilrigge, Capt. Wm. Herricke, and Major Haynes. [1. 94, p. 242.] June 15. Council of State to Thomas Smith and John Hill, collectors for prize goods. We discharge you from further acting as prize collectors, you not having complied with an order of the Council of State of 2 June last, requiring you to furnish accounts, and to pay forthwith all moneys received. [I. 123, p. 62.] June 15. 7. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. The captain Whitehall. of the Constant Warwick had five months' victuals on board for 188 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. 110 men, beginning 14 March 1648-9, and ending 31 July 1649; but in regard of a warrant for the increase of 30 men, and for victualling many prisoners from prizes for several days, the above provisions will be expended by 3 July. Is there enough at Portsmouth to supply her six months? She must come in there for two new cables and sails, and there is no other place where she can be supplied. I also received your two letters, one to the pursers of the ships in the Irish seas, and the other to those of the ships in the Downs, but I return the latter, finding a great mistake in it; you say if any ships are short of one or two months' victuals of the six months allotted, that they are to be supplied out of the 1,6001. assigned to the generals; but that 1,6001. is only for the supply of those in the Irish seas, and if any of the squadron of the Downs, or of the squadron northward lack this six months' provisions, they are to be supplied by you from hence. [1- pages.] June 15. 8. Commission by Charles II. to Sir Bernard de Gomme, to be Breda. Quartermaster-General of all forces, horse and foot, that shall be raised in England, Wales, or Berwick-on-Tweed. [11 pages. Copy.] June 16. 9-13. Order in Parliament,-Mr. Dove having reported from the Committee for Advance of Money the names of several gentlemen of York who advanced money to maintain the war against the Parliament-that the Committee for Advance of Money at Haberdashers' Hall compound with such persons, and take the money proportionably; and upon payment thereof, discharge the parties; with power to call in any other persons engaged in the like kind, and compound with them also. [I page. 5 copies.] June 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Wmn. Armyne, Col. Wauton, Lord Lisle, Earl of Denbigh, and Messrs. Wallop, Purefoy, Holland, and Scott, to be a committee to consider how the treasury of the commonwealth may run in one channel. 2. To write the Lord Mayor to pursue all persons selling or printing pamphlets against the State. 3. The Act as to pamphlets to be brought in next Wednesday. 4. Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir John Danvers, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to treat with Mr. Bushell, on his overture made in a petition concerning the mining of lead and silver. 5. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Holland, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to confer with Mr. Selwey concerning the wood in Bewdly Park, and a warrant issued to prevent further waste. 6. Jno. Leigh to have his liberty on entering into a recognizance of 5001. for his good behaviour, his money to be re-delivered to him, and he and his family to remove out of Whitehall. 7. The tents seized by Tomlins, belonging to the Earl of Pembroke, to be delivered up to the Earl, it not being the intention of the Council that he should seize the property of any person who has not forfeited his right by disservice to the Parliament. STATE PAPERS. 189 1649. VOL. II. June 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont) 9. Mr. Frost to prepare a draft order for checking all moneys, so that the Council may have an account thereof. 12. Mr. Frost to pay out the money to be paid to the masters of the ships taken on for the Irish service. 13. The schedule of the officers of the Mint approved of, except as to Mr. Cogan, who is respited until Alderman Pennington is heard about it. 14. A copy of the schedule of the Mint to be sent to Dr. Guerdon and [Dr. John] St. John, who are to attend next Wednesday, to show cause why the persons therein-named should not be continued in their employments. The stamps for the coin are to be produced at the same time. 15. Mr. Frost to pay Elizabeth Alleyn 101. 16. The keeper of the prison of Peterhouse to certify for what cause Marcellus Rivers was committed, and how he has behaved while there. 17. Lord Grey and Mr. Holland to see that the rich barge cloth delivered in by Warner, late master of the barges, is properly secured. 18. Col. Bethell's desires for victuals and ammunition referred to the Army Committee. 19. Major-Gen. Lambert to send some person to view Scarborough, and what is fit to be done there in building and repairing. [I. 62, pp. 441-444.] June 16. Council of State to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge. We desire you to Whitehall. despatch a messenger express to Mr. Rowe at Edinburgh. We received the information enclosed from sea, and have ordered further inquiry. [I. 94,p. 240.] June 16. Council of State to Evan Lloyd, high sheriff of Montgomeryshire, Whitehall. Col. Hugh Price, Capt. Rich. Price, and Rich. Griffith. In pursuance of an order of Parliament, we have sent you a commission for demolishing Montgomery Castle; and as the House requires us to certify what is fit to be allowed to Lord Herbert for damages, and we at this distance cannot do so from our own knowledge, we desire you to send us your opinion. [I. 94, p. 241.] June 16. Council of State to the Sheriff and Justices of Peace of county Whitehall. Stafford. There have been great quantities of false coin made in your county, whereof some has been presented to us. The bearer will give you further particulars, and you must use all care that the offenders, may be apprehended, depositions of witnesses taken, and all things prepared for their prosecution next assizes, which prosecution we desire may be so effectual as they may receive according to their demerits, and others be deterred from the like courses. [. 94, p. 241.] June 16. Council of State to Col. Rosseter, Wm. Bury, Major Danvers, and Whitehall. Wm. Hartop. You cannot but have still a sense of what the 190 1DOMESTIC ~~~~~1649. ~VOL. II. 1649. country suffered while Belvoir Castle was kept a garrison by the enemy. To prevent the like suffering for the future, the castle has been ordered by the House to be demolished, and that it may be sufficiently done, we desire you to take a diligent view of it, and certify us whether you judge it so far demolished as that it is not capable or likely to be made use of as a garrison, to the prejudice of the commonwealth. We have also written to Thos. Hesilrigge, of Leicester, Major Haynes, and Capt. Herrick, with whom we desire you to join, and return your opinion with theirs, so that if you be satisfied the castle is sufficiently demolished, we may give order for the removal of the garrison. [I. 94, p). 243.] June 16. Council of State to the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall. There Whitehall. was 30,0001. to be paid from your treasury to that of the army, for the service of Ireland, and in expectation that it had been paid, we charged those treasurers with several warrants, including one for 6,9661. Os. 6d. for corn, for which ready money was to have been paid, and those that sold it are much disappointed. Let what is behind of the 30,0001. be forthwith paid in, that the treasurers may be able to satisfy the warrants, &c., and the credit of the commonwealth be preserved. [I. 94, p. 244.] June 16. Council of State to Jno. Sparrow, Rich. Blackwall, and Hen. Whitehall. Blake, collectors for prize goods. You are to pay 251. to Capt. Robt. Clarke for bringing in a vessel belonging to Lord Inchiquin, of which he was commander, for the service of the State, on his Lordship's revolt. The vessel was adjudged and sold for 621., and on reference to the Admiralty Committee, the judges of the Admiralty, and Dr. Walker, they certified that Clarke deserved 351. for his charges in looking after the vessel. The collectors for prizes confirmed the certificate, but deducted 101. for guns belonging to the vessel sold by Clarke. [I. 123, p). 62.] June 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to examine the business as to the arrest of Col. Hungerford. 2. The Council are of opinion that a major-general and a commissary-general of the horse 'of the army in England ought to be appointed, under the Lord General. 3. The Lord General to nominate two persons for major and commissary general. 10. The paper of Robert de Prevost, as to setting up a fishing trade in England by Dutchmen, referred to Alderman Wilson and Sir Hen. Vane. 13. The petition of the gunners of the Tower referred to the Committee for the Tower. 14. The petition of Mr. Maynard referred to Messrs. Heveningham and Jones. 15. The petition of Engineer Roseworme referred to Lord Lisle, Mr. Heveningham, and Col. Wauton. STATE PAPERS. 191 1649. VOL. II. June 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 16. The petition of Col. Mydhope to be reported to the House, and the bond delivered to the Earl of Northumberland, who will pay the money. 17. The petition of Devereux Wyatt referred to the Admiralty Court. [I. 62, pp. 445-448.] June 18. Council of State to Col. Venables. We are glad that most of your Whitehall. regiment is ready for transportation, our affairs requiring their presence in Ireland, and we mnust needs notice and thank you for your care and diligence in proceeding so effectually and expeditiously in your levies. Show like diligence in transporting men to Dublin. We have written to Mr. Walley to dispatch and to furnish them with necessaries, and whatever shall be done to oth er regiments that pass over, the same yours shall have, and what they havTe not here shall be sent after them. So long as any of them shall stay in this nation, in expectancy of wind and weather, require them to give all respect and assistance to any ministers of the Parliament, for some officers of Excise in Flintshire have been violated by some of your regiment, which is of much prejudice to the service, and danger to the lives of those persons employed therein. [I. 94, p. 240.] June 18. Council of State to Mr. Walley (Chester). To prevent the oppresWhitehall. sion of that country by the transporting thence such numbers of men sent to Ireland, and the increase of the price of corn, while those forces attend for wind and weather, we have caused two ships to be freighted thither, one with 670 quarters of wheat and 80 deal boards, the other with 660 quarters and 52 deal boards; total value with cost, freight, &c. here, 4,2371. 4s. 11d., which will be about 31. 3s. 9d. the quarter there. When you see what your petty charges will be in taking it up, sell it as it shall then cost, without making any gain, whereby the price of the market will be kept down'; and the money you receive employ as you shall have direction from us, for the service of Ireland. [I. 94, p. 246, 247.] June 18. Council of State to the Lord General. The collection of the Whitehall. money upon the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-8, has been much delayed in many places, and so the supply for Ireland has been retarded, and such as pay willingly have been discouraged by seeingl that those that will not pay save their money by refusing. The places mentioned in the enclosed list are more or less in arrears, and in some of them the assessment is not even made. You are to appoint some parties of horse in each of those counties to assist the agents and collectors for bringing in the said moneys. [I. 94, p. 247.] June 18. Council of State to the Governor of Lancaster Castle. We have Whitehall. ordered that the castle be demolished, except some parts necessary for the sittings of the courts of justice, and for the keep of the common gaol of the country, and we have given commission to some gentlemen of the country to see it effected. There are some guns 192 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. and a quantity of ammunition now there, which must be sent forthwith to Liverpool, and delivered to the governor. [I. 94, p. 248.] June 18. Council of State to the Earl of Salisbury. There can be no better Whitehall. way to repress such disorders as the late riots in Enfield Chase than to proceed against them by common law. The chiefest persons are known, and if they be indicted and deeply fined, and the fine duly and speedily levied, they will not perhaps hereafter, nor others by their example, desire venison at so dear a rate. You are to order as many of the offenders as are or can be known to be proceeded against at the next sessions or assizes, all examinations of witnesses, &c. to be ready against the said sessions. [I. 94, p. 248.] June 18. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We approve your Whitehall. agreement with the Rebecca and the other ship for transporting forces into Ireland, and have ordered money to be immediately paid them according to agreement. For the other ships that have been stayed, and have not yet finished their contract, you are to let them have the same terms, respect being had to the proportion of their vessel, which, if they shall not accept, you are to let them know that the commonwealth has occasion to use their ships, and has provided pay for them, and that the public service must not be hindered by their disaffection; and you shall make stay of their ships until you certify us whether they will accept such terms as you judge reasonable, that thereupon we may give you further order; for as we shall not oppress them in making use of their ships in the public service to their loss, so we shall not leave it in their power to determine whether the affairs of the commonwealth shall be carried on or not. [1. 94, p. 250; Vol. II., No. 14.] June 18. Council of State to Charles Walley. Col. Venables has most of Whitehall. his men ready for transport, and as they are a burden to the country, and their arrival in Ireland would be of great reputation, you are to expedite their dispatch, and furnish them with necessaries for their transportation; as they are a regiment taken into the same conditions with the rest of the army, with none of which we have yet fully settled the terms, you may assure them, in our names, that their transportation shall be no prejudice to them, but that whatever is done to any of the other regiments shall be, made good to them and sent after them, and we doubt not that they will then be content to be embarked. [I. 94, p. 252.] June 18. Council of State to Jno. Sparrow, Rich. Blackwall, and Humph. Whitehall. Blake, collectors for prize goods. The Gift of Cork, with goods in her belonging to Mr. Cuff, valued at 1,0001., was condemned in the Admiralty Court as prize, upon the information of Fras. Harvey. Cuff, as agent to Lord Inchiquin, sequestered Harvey's estate in Munster, valued at 5001., and he suffered this great loss through his employment with Col. Temple, by order from Derby House, for reducing Munster into obedience. Harvey also disbursed 3001. for provisions at the siege of Lyme, and had an order for re STATE PAPERS. 193 1649. VOL. II. payment out of the excise, but never got it. The 3001. is therefore to be paid to him, out of the State's two-thirds of the said prize. [I. 123, p. 64.] June 18. Colonel Edw. Popham to John Stoaks, commander of the' Hector, Whitehall. at Guernsey. There are several ships from the East Indies, &c. expected; some ships of the enemy are looking after them, and their surprisal would be a very great loss to this commonwealth, and advantage to the enemy. You are therefore to stand out for the Land's End or Scilly, with the ship under your command, and join with the Phoenix and Constant Warwick, appointed to guard that coast; and in your way, to look out for those ships, and if you meet with them accompany them into the Downs. If you meet first with Capt. Harrison, of the Phoenix, you are to follow his directions until you either meet with those ships, or are informed for certain that they have passed by; then you are to repair to the Downs, or where else you hear I am. With note of a similar letter to Thos. Sparling, commander of the Mary about Guernsey. [I. 123, p. 63.] June 18. Levant Company to Sir Thos. Bendish. You know with what London. patience and care we have expected the account of Mr. Gough, the treasurer, but not having received it, and having little hope of satisfaction by it,-considering the strange delay and the informations we have how near that whole factory and our estates there are to utter ruin,-we must express our sense thereof with that freedom which a matter of so high importance requires; especially since, instead of the account, we have received a list of 61 objections made thereto, by those who had the examination of it, all of which we have a sufficient cause to disallow. First, we remind you that, upon your first arrival at Constantinople, care was taken for defraying the charge of your establishment, and of the removal of Sir Sac. Crow, by a leviation of 3 dollars per cloth, &c.; so there rested only an old debt of 30,000 dollars due to Jews, at interest, for satisfaction whereof another leviation of 4 dollars per cloth, and pro rata in other goods, was raised by way of loan, and by divers willingly paid; why the rest did not comply we know not, nor why one should not be compelled to pay as well as another, unless it were out of a partial forbearance, by which the company have not only lost the opportunity of clearing their whole debt, but those who complied in paying their proportion have been constrained with violence to renew the bill standing out to the Jews, which is a grievance of that high nature that we desire no such things to be done hereafter, upon any terms whatever. Although our factors were careful to clear the company's debts, and free them from Turkish interest, yet Mr. Gough presently after pretends to the nation that they were indebted 50,000 dollars, the next day 60,000, and augmented the sum to 80,000, which argues an intention of gross fraud; if not, why should he be suffered to detain the company's estate in his hands, whilst they run at high interest for money taken up? as for instance, 5,000 dollars of strangers' consulage received in Mr. Lancelot's time, and-formerly appropriated to our 35077. N 194 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. June 18. credit, but lately withdrawn. But for this we shall expect credit from the time it was- received, with the same interest as we meantime pay to Turks and Jews; the like satisfaction we shall require for 7,000 dollars paid him by Mr. Berkley in his lifetime, for consulage, leviations, &c., but lately returned to some of his creditors, which sums being once placed to our account, we refer to you with what reason they can be transferred to any other. Therefore we expect this 7,000 dollars to be also brought to our credit with interest; such part as has been paid for leviations or bills of exchange to be sent to those principals on whose account the money was paid. The strangers' consulage brought by him to our account is a very small sum, considering how many ships have come thither, and been laden there for strangers, and we are the more certain of abuse therein as he only charges his cash with so much received in gross sums, and gives no particular account. As for presents, we shall not allow of more than he procures order of Court for, nor do we hold it just to pay such exorbitant rates for them as he puts to our account, nor more than they cost, nor shall we make further allowance of interest than those who have been appointed to audit that account have approved. Touching the 23,000 dollars lately charged on Aleppo and Smyrna, for clearing us of interest, we are astonished that you should suffer such large sums to be drawn on our factories, if no part has been employed in the company's occasions, but appropriated to Mr. Gough's use, because none of our debts are thereupon satisfied, nor any bills taken in. As for the provisions exacted by him for collection of the consulage, &c., amounting to 20,000 dollars, we disclaim the allowance, nor did we expect there should have been more charged to our account than what we resolved on before your departure, being 200 dollars a year; yet as the trouble of that employment has been these late years more than ordinary, we are content to allow the treasurer for the time past 400 a year, being 100 more than has ever been allowed. Mr. Gough has made a party amongst the factory, by his connivance at their nonpayment of consulage and leviations, by which means they the more easily pass his unjust accounts; have an eye to this, and do not suffer them so near you to evade the payment of our dues. We have received against yourself also a complaint that, notwithstanding all these abuses in the treasurer, and many complaints thereof, and desire of a speedy change of that office, yet you have given a denial, on pretence of a prerogative to elect whom and when you please, which is contrary to our interest, and to the tenor of your instructions. Another complaint is that you listen too much to the counsels of persons whose credit is suspected, and in whose counsels we can expect little safety, since they are generally lamented of for want of compliance with their principals, some of whom are interested in goods and money of great value, sent from Leghorn and London STATE PAPERS. 195 1649. VOL. II. June 18. to their factors at Constantinople, and have been long unjustly kept from their returns and accounts. Pray take some speedy course whereby the said factors may be compelled to give satisfaction, and let none of them be admitted into any employment of trust, until they produce testimony that they have cleared with their principals here, and freed themselves from all engagements of interest of that country. We also notice what slight and unjustifiable accounts Paul Hagget gives of those large sums he received for his journeys to Smyrna; for the future, on any like occasion of sending to Smyrna, do not employ any of your own servants, but make use of the consul, only giving him power requisite for what he is to do. For further notice of our desires, we refer you to ours of the 15th April. We disapprove of Mr. Barnardiston's license for lading fruit, and cute, and desire none may attempt it in future. You may ere this have appointed a new treasurer; however we have now appointed John Abney, at the allowance of 800 dollars a year, and received good security for his faithful performance; you are therefore to establish him at a general Court, and see that the moneys due to us, on the balance of Gough's account, be made over to Abney, and that all moneys due for consulage or raised by leviation be paid to him, and he enjoined to keep an exact account, to be audited every six months, and not to permit Gough to deal further in receiving moneys. We understand from Smyrna that you have taken a fine of 1,000 dollars from Geo. Hanger, which most of that factory advise us was done on a wrong information; therefore revise that business, and upon his submission, be favourable to him, he being young, and perhaps wanting his stock. We judge you have been abused by mis-information, and are very tender to entertain any suspicion of your integrity; so our whole aim is, by discovery of our present distempers, to press you to a vigorous endeavour to remedy them. With the advice of a general Court, let things be so ordered as to tend to the security of our trade, and let nothing of public concernment be transacted without assent in Court, nor any unnecessary charge be laid on us. Yet if our ordinary duties will not defray our expense, let an indifferent leviation be continued upon the goods and moneys there and at Smyrna; if that leviation should prove too unreasonable to be laid upon the estate at present there and next coming, let a further sum be advanced by present loan, equally to be levied upon every man according to the estate in his hand, or consigned to him, and continue a moderate leviation till those moneys are made good. If any refuse to submit to this course, whereby you may be forced to use the assistance of Turkish ministers, either there or at Smyrna, let such refractory person not only pay his proportion of the leviation and loan, but also the charge of the officer employed. [Levacnt Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 107-113.] June 18. Levant Company to John Abney, Constantinople. Not having London. of late years received satisfaction or accounts from the treasurer N 2 196 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. there, we have resolved not to continue him; and having testimony of your abilities, and security from your friends here, we have pitched upon you for managing the business, at the allowance of 800 dollars a year. We are confident of your care in the collection of our duties, and in keeping particular accounts with every person and ship, and having them audited every six months. We desire you to procure, from the master or purser of each ship, both in and out, an exact manifesto of her lading, and to whom consigned, and in case of denial, to procure authority from his lordship for enforcing it. We especially forbid you to engage yourself at interest for any former business, or upon future occasion, either for the General Company or particular persons; but if the ordinary duty will not defray our expense, let it be supplied by leviation. [Levant PaFpers, Vol. IV., pp. 113, 114.] June 18. Levant Company to Capt. Wild, Consul at Smyrna. Concerning London. the commands procured for Mr. Barnardiston's lading of fruit and cute, we signify our dislike to his lordship, and are sorry the ill effects begin already to appear; but we doubt not your care to prevent inconvenience to the company, who have not the least hand in it; and therefore we approve your resolution not to oblige the general by receiving of consulage on it, and pray you signify to the nation, at a general Court, how ill this business of dealing in prohibited commodities is resented, and by all means to hinder such hazardous designs. We have received the treasurer's accounts to 5 Oct., by the Sampson, and desire that his next be in like manner audited and sent to us, and that all possible means be used for a punctual collection of our dues, whether by consulage, brokes, or leviations, the rather in respect of what you write touching men's endeavours to conceal what they can, because of the three dollars per cloth; we are sorry to continue these excessive leviations, yet know not how to avoid compliance therein, according to what is resolved by the ambassadors and nation at Constantinople, until we become cleatr of engagements. We approve of your thrift in forbearing payment for guns dischlarged for salutes, as also of your observance of our two commands concerning the customs, and giving tescars for the custom of goods carried thence to Constantinople, and for regulating the abuses in silk. Touching the three bales of silk delivered by order from his lordship at Constantinople to Messrs. Davy and Fairwell, but afterwards sequestered upon the suit of Daniel Edwards, it is a business we do not fully understand, and only hear that what was resolved on therein at Constantinople was on good advice; therefore we blame you for intermeddling in a business which had passed his lordship's justice before. The troubles here have hindered us appointing you a successor as you desire, but the longer you continue in the employment the better you will be qualified for it, and since the sending of another will occasion a large expense, which we cannot at present bear, we forbear any change, hoping that, now the weight of those great burdens is ended, and yourself in fair cor STATE PAPERS. 197 1649. VOL. II. respondence with the ambassador, you will be willing to abide one or two years longer, a service we shall not be backward in acknowledging. Meantime we allow the 350 dollars which you have placed to our account for your charges to Constantinople. We have special occasion to charge you with some more bills of exchange, which we desire may be made good. [Levant Papers, Vol. IV., pp. 115 -117.] June 18. 14. Wm. Allon to the Committee of Amersdon. You summon Buckingham. me before you for the 19th, when it will be impossible for me to attend, but I will come if you appoint another time. I expect it is about the poll money account for 1641, the last time I was bailiff, but it has been taken by Mr. Dayvill and Mr. Tomkins, as Sir Alex. Denton can certify. I think it is through malice that I am troubled about it. [2 page.] June 19. COUNCIL OFi STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. One cannon from the Tower, besides that which lately came out of Kent, to be delivered to Capt. Tomlins, for Ireland, also 100 barrels of powder, match and bullet. 2. Col. Hungerford to give Jno. Weaver a note of hand to pay him his debt out of the first money that the Colonel receives on account of his arrears, and if Weaver proves a delinquent, then the money to be defalked out of his arrears for the use of the State; Col. Hungerford to be ordered to prosecute Weaver for his delinquency at Haberdashers' Hall, and meantime the colonel to be discharged of the arrest now upon him, in regard of his present service in Ireland. 4. Messrs. Holland, Heveninghamn, and Purefoy to be appointed a committee to confer (sic). 6. Capt. Rich. Monnins to enjoy the benefit of the place of anchorage in the river Thames, granted him by the Earl of Warwick, late Lord High Admiral, until further order. [Also I. 123, p. 64.] 7. The Irish Committee to consider the business of Sir Adam Loftus. 9. Winchester Castle to be viewed before being demolished. 10. The Thomas of Woodbridge, taken on for the Irish service, to be discharged, and the Navy Commissioners desired to take up another ship in her place. [I. 62, pp. 450, 451.] June 19. Council of State to Major-General Lambert. We are informed by Whitehall. Lord Grey that there was some money paid by the county of Leicester to the regiment of Col. Rookesby, lying in that county, for their subsistence; there being some money now appointed for disbanding those forces, we desire you to order the said money to be repaid out of it, which is an act of justice in itself, and will encourage others to give supplies to our forces in cases of exigencies. [I. 94, p. 250.] June 19. Council of State to Judge Rolle and Judge Phesant, judges deleWhitehall. gate touching the Sampson and Flushing, taken prize. We desire the business to be dispatched with expedition, so that foreign nations 198 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. may have no just cause to complain of delay of justice; and you being now going your circuit, we desire you to meet the rest of the judges delegate on Thursday next, and make an end of the causes depending before you. [I. 123, p. 65.] June. 16. Hen. Hide, Consul, to Secretary Nicholas. I desire that the King may be reminded to command Sir Thos. Bendish to order a citation on the [Levant] company's goods at Smyrna, for payment of 12,718 dollars adjudged by his late Majesty at Oxford, with the usual allowance, from 16 May 1644, the day of sentence; also that he inquire as to the damage done by the company's violently taking men from Turkey, and imprisoning them; also as to the voyage of the Margaret, and certify His Majesty thereon. That my commission for Greece and its islands be renewed; and because Zante and Cefalonia are within the Venetian dominions, that my person and office be effectually recommended to that republic by the King; also that I and my assigns may be licensed to enjoy the chapel, houses, possessions, and plantations in Greece, which were built and bought with my own money, and that, if not prejudicial to the King's service, our cavalier frigate, the Spectre, be privileged with some royal suffrage for its passage out, and its after trading between Greece and Italy. [I page.] June 20. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider what is fit to be done as to demolishing Tattershall Castle, and if they think any consideration should be given to the Earl of Lincoln in respect thereof. [I. 87, p. 69.] June 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Rich. Smith, Jno. Griffin, and Geo. Clerke, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. Also the petition of Jno. Smith of Sandwich. 4. The draft patent for Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell to be Lieut.-General and Chief Governor of Ireland to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. 5. The proposals of Sir Job Harbie, Sir Nich. Crispe, and others to be considered to-morrow. 6. The propositions from the Irish Committee to the treasurers for Deans and chapters' lands approved, and sent to them for their answer. 7. The schedule of officers of the Mint, with their salaries, approved and sent, with the rest of the papers, to the Attorney-General, who is to finish the indenture with the master worker of the Mint. 8. A copy of the remonstrance of the Spanish Ambassador to be given to the parties claiming to be indemnified out of the goods of the Sta. Clara, who are to send in their answer to it, if they have any. 9. Messrs. Martin, Holland, Scott, and Jones to prepare something in writing and bring it to the Council, concerning the ordering of... in England. 11. Jno. Knight of Althorpe, county Northampton, to be set at liberty, upon giving satisfaction for his future good behaviour to Major Butler. STATE PAPERS. 199 1649. VOL. II. June 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. Mr. Martin to report to the House such things as are already prepared by Council for their consideration, as needful to be passed before the adjournment:(1.) Bills for the levies of money, by assessments, compositions, excise, or customs. (2.) A bill for the militia. (3.) A general pardon to be prepared by the Attorney-General, containing as large and beneficial clauses and concessions as at any time have been granted, but with a declaration of its non-application to such as shall in future disturb the peace of the commonwealth, by adhering to the enemy, or by seditious practises, or occasioning a new war, and with restrictions and exceptions to such persons as are not yet thought fit to be received into favour. (4.) The Act to be passed for prohibiting the transportation of wool and fullers earth. (5.) For preventing the export of gold and silver. (6.) For punishing of seamen and mariners revolting, and authorising the Admiralty Judges to act therein. (7.) For relief of tenants oppressed by malignant landlords for their affection to Parliament. (8.) For preventing and punishing the printing and publishing of scandalous and seditious pamphlets, and regulating the press. (9.) For restraining and punishing the licentiousness of the pulpit, in seditious and derogatory expressions touching Parliament, and their proceedings. (10.) For revoking the penal clauses in the statute of 35 Eliz. and other statutes, against pretended sectaries, &c. (11.) For the relief of poor prisoners not able to pay their debts. (12.) For securing the arrears due to the soldiers out of the King's lands. - (13.) Touching the probate of wills and granting of administrations, and the investing of ministers presented to churches, there being no course yet settled. Things to be put in readiness during the recess, for the opinion of the House on their next meeting: (1.) A commission to be issued for valuing tithes throughout England, in order to taking them away, and settling in their room competent means for the preachers of the Gospel. (2.) The business depending before a Committee for settling future Parliaments to be proceeded with, so as to be ready for the House at their next meeting. (3.) The regulating of the proceedings in law and courts of justice and equity, for preventing the tediousness of suits, and abuses burdensome to the people, an account thereof to be given at the next meeting after the adjournment, and the same Committee to consider what unnecessary and inconvenient laws ought to be repealed. These are at present thought of, but many more may be added. [I. 62, pp. 452-456.] 200 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. June 20. Council of State to the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall. A Whitehall. paper has been presented to us by the Commissioners at the Star Chamber, containing the case of Sir Geo. Strode; we are of opinion that the estate is not under the ordinance of sequestration, as being, by special ordinance of Parliament, among other estates, settled upon feoffees for the use of Ireland; considerable sums have been already charged upon those moneys for the said service; therefore that estate could not be compounded for, being legally in other men's hands for uses expressed. Its rents and profits are therefore to be received by the said feoffees for the uses in the ordinance expressed. [Sir Wm. Parsons to have a copy of this letter.] If. 94, p. 253; I. 62, p. 452.] June 20. 17. Gualter Frost to the Navy Commissioners. The Council of Whitehall. State approve your dismissal of the Thomas of Woodbridge, on account of its condition, and another more fitting is to be taken in lieu thereof. [1 page.] June 20. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Pierce. As you are at Portsmouth Whitehall. taking in victuals, be careful to get your vessel made clean and tallowed before you take them in. As soon as you are fitted, come to tlhe Downs for my orders, drawing as near the coast of Sussex as you can, so as to meet with those pickeroons that lurk under Beachy and thereabouts, annoying poor fishermen and others that trade to and from Sussex and London. [L 123, p. 65.] June 21. Order in Parliament that the report from the Council of State touching what are necessary to be considered by the House before the adjournment be made next after the Lieut.-General's commission is read. [. 87, p. 73.] June 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 9. The paper of Thos. Hooper referred to Col. Popham. 10. To write the Navy Committee to hear Capt. Greene, now returned from captivity in St. Malo, and to dispatch his business. 11. Capt. Greene to attend Dr. Walker, and set out his case on oath, so that it may be put in a way for reparation for losses, and vindication of the honour of the nation. 12. Sir Jno. Danvers, Col. Purefoy, and Col. Jones to be a committee to examine the petition of Wm. Lucas, and meantime Lucas to be admitted to bail, upon promising not to do anything prejudicial to the Parliament. 14. The letter from Dartmouth of the 15th inst. referred to the Committee for Garrisons. 15. The above Committee to meet the Council to-morrow, to consider the state of the garrisons; Col. Purefoy added to the Committee. 16. The letter of the 8th inst. from Weymouth, concerning Lulworth Castle, referred to the Garrisons' Committee, to consider whether it is fit to be demolished or not. STATE PAPERS. 201 1649. VOL. II. June 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 17. Copy of the letter from the Isle of Wight to be sent to the Admiralty judges, who are to certify upon what ground the commission therein complained of was granted. 18. The Garrisons' Committee to consider as to Wallingford Castle as also other garrisons. 20. The serjeant to have a warrant for removing all families out of Whitehall by this day week, except the soldiers. 24. The Admiralty Court to proceed to the adjudication of the Prince Rupert ketch, taken by Philip Gethings and his company. 26. Col. Rookesby's petition to be laid by, and the Council no more troubled with it. 27. Sir Win. Armyne, Mr. Holland, and the rest of the members of the Council belonging to the Revenue Committee to attend the Committee, and move them to pay the balance of Mr. Augier's salary, he being in great want thereof, and thereby disabled to do the service incident to his charge and employment there. 28. Also to move the same committee that what remains due to Mr. Cooper, late minister to the Queen of Bohemia, may be paid to him, he having done special service during the time of his being there, besides his service in the way of his ministry. 29. The business of Sir Jno. Jacob, Sir Nich. Crispe, and the rest, referred to Sir Wm. Armyne and Messrs. Martin, Scott, and Jones. 30. Gabriel Becke to report on the accounts of Wm. Hawkins, according to the ordinances of 13 Jan. 1647-8 and 5 June 1648, so that he may have what is due to him. [I. 62, pp. 457-462.] June 21. Council of State to Thos. Meadow and Wm. Lucas, bailiffs of Whitehall. Great Yarmouth. You are to remove the pirates and sea rovers, who were taken at sea and brought prisoners to Great Yarmouth, to Norwich Castle, taking care they are safely guarded thither, as they are very unruly and disorderly where they are, and their continuing at Yarmouth may prove prejudicial to the State. [[. 123, p. 66.] June 21. Warrant of the Council of State to the Keeper of Norwich Castle Whitehall. to receive the above prisoners, and safely keep them until further order. F[. 123, p. 67.] June 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceeedings. 1. The petition of the fishermen of Brighton, and the letters of Col. Stapley and Capt. Newberry referred to the generals at sea. 2. The case of the old farmers of the customs to be reported to the House by Col. Martin. 3. The list of ships, with their commanders, for the winter guard, to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton. 5. The Army Committee to furnish 50 barrels of powder, with match and bullet, for the garrisons of Lynn and Croyland. 6. Mr. Frost to take the false half-crowns to Justice Jermyn, and Mr. Cogan to meet him there. Eight of them to be made use 202 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. June 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont) of as evidence against the coiners, and the rest to be broken up, and the silver extracted. 7. The coining irons brought in by Mr. Simons approved. [I. 62, pp. 463, 464.] June 22. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. You are to apWhitehall. point of the ships now taken up by you, sufficient to take in and transport 2,500 qrs. of wheat to Dublin, and this you are to do forthwith, as the wheat must be presently removed. [I. 94, p. 254; Vol. II., No. 18.] June 22. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. By the enclosed you Whitehall. see our information concerning the growing strength of the pirates at sea, and what great danger the fishermen are in to be deprived of the fruit of their labours. This will very much discourage our men in that trade of fishing, which is the very nursery and means of breeding our mariners and seamen, and without which we could not supply our naval forces. We therefore recommend the matter to you, who best know how the whole fleet is employed, to provide for this as you best can, that the fishermen, both in the North Seas and off the coast, may be protected in their fishing, and both they and those of Iceland and Newfoundland have defence. We shall forward the fitting out of the two great ships with all speed. [I. 94, p. 254.] June 22. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Upon serious consideraWhitehall. tion of the general state of the affairs of this commonwealth, we have taken that of the sea into our thoughts, both in regard of our own forces, and those of our enemies, which latter greatly increase, and much infest these seas, to the great prejudice of trade. Our own forces are such at sea as our enemies looked not for, and ourselves could scarce have hoped, consisting of so many good ships and faithful and able commanders as have not formerly been set out in any one year. But that it was difficult to have so many set out and furnished you very well know, and how this commonwealth will be able to continue the same in successive years is not easy to evidence; therefore some extraordinary improvement should be made of this extraordinary preparation, this summer, for breaking the head, and pulling up the root of the enemies' marine strength in the fleet with Rupert; also for lopping off the loose branches, and gathering up those pickeroons that infest the seas. If Rupert continue whole until winter, when the chief of our strength will be come in, the return of our ships home from France, Spain, and the Straits will be of very great danger, besides the reputation he will gain, to have been able to subsist against so powerful a fleet. And how far such a fleet may contribute towards the invading us by a foreign enemy, if there be any in a posture for it, is not to be contemned. We know those considerations are not strange to you, and we are confident you will not be wanting in expressing your zeal to the service, yet we hold it necessary to represent the same to you, that STATE PAPERS. 203 1649. VOL. II. you may, with the more vigour, stir up and provoke all that are under you, as well commanders and officers as private mariners, to endeavour to do some extraordinary action, that may signalize their affection to their country, and may answer that encouragement which this commonwealth has really given unto them, more than in any former time has been, or in any other place at this time is given, to any employed by any State at sea. And indeed so good a character is given of all our marine forces in this summer expedition, as we hope that, from a principle of duty, they would have stoutly served the commonwealth, though there had not been those additions of honour and profit. We shall not at a distance prescribe any particular way of proceeding, but leave that to your own prudence, and only offer you what has fallen upon our consideration in general. [I. 94, pp. 256-258.] June 22. Council of State to Wm. Bury. The Council has ordered the Whitehall. arms and ammunition in Belvoir and Tattershall Castles to be conveyed thence to the town of Boston. We enclose two warrants to those in whose custody they are for their delivery, and desire you to take care that they are so conveyed, and laid up for service, and certify us of their quantity and kind. [I. 94, p. 259.] June 22. Council of State to [Justices Jermyn and Nicholls,] Justices of Whitehall. Assize for the Gloucester Circuit. We desire you to examine evidence on the enclosed petition and case of Banastre, son and heir of lord Maynard, both on behalf of the commonwealth and of the petitioner, and certify your opinion. [I. 94, p. 260; I. 62, p. 459.] June 22. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. A small vessel of Whitehall. the enemy's lately taken by Capt. Peacock, called the Elizabeth Prize, will be very serviceable amongst the sands northward, for surprising the small pickeroons lurking there and doing much damage. You are therefore to order it to be victualled, rigged, and fitted to sea with 30 men for three months. [I. 123, p. 67.] June 22. Council of State to Edw. Herle, Vice-Admiral of the north of Whitehall. Cornwall. Vice-Admirals have usually to make yearly accounts in the Admiralty Court upon oath, for all the perquisites and casualties happening within their Vice-Admiralties, and letters have been sent to you so to account, but no return being as yet made by you, we require you to make one forthwith, of all your perquisites and casualties since you have held such Vice-Admiralty. With notes of like letters to John Elliott, Vice-Admiral of Devon, Jno. Arthur of Dorset, Sir Thomas Walsinghamn of Kent, Edwin Rich of Norfolk, Jno. St. Aubin of the south of Cornwall, Major-Gen. Mitton of North Wales, and Col. Jno. Moore of Lancaster. Also to Sir Wm. Platers of Suffolk, Col. Edw. Ayscue of Lincoln, Col. Robt. Hammond of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Sir Wm. Brereton of Cheshire, omitting the clause relative to letters being formerly sent to them to account. [I. 123, p. 68.] June 22. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Jno. Lambert of the Lily, and Rich. Whitehall. Newbery of the Dolphin. You are to convoy several vessels in 204 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. If. Brighton, Rye, &c., in Sussex, bound for the North Sea fishery, and then repair to Capt. Peacock, for further employment, and if ordered to victual on the coast of Sussex, you are to use all expedition, and hasten away with such vessels as you find ready. [I. 123, p. 67.] June 22. Col. Edw. Popham to Jno. Sparrow, Rich. Blackwell and Humph. Whitehall. Blake, collectors for prize goods. The goods of the ship London, taken by Capt. Willoughby, have been adjudged prize by the Judges of the Admiralty, but the ship remains still unadjudged. Capt. Peacock's men claim a share in the ship and goods, and some of them have been examined and have sworn they were present at her taking. You are therefore to forbear paying more than the half share of such prize goods, until the ship is adjudged, and the matter between Captains Willoughby and Peacock decided in the Admiralty Court. [I. 123, p. 69.] June 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The 1,0001. ordered for the repair of the three castles in the Downs to be divided among them according to the survey made, and the governors to see that it is properly laid out, and return an account. 2. The Commissioners for county Derby to see that Bolsover Castle is made untenable, according to the desire of the gentlemen of the county, and the materials sold to defray the expenses. 3. The Lord General and Lieut.-General to consider whether Cardiff Castle, belonging to the Earl of Pembroke, shall be continued as a garrison or demolished. 4. The contract, brought in by Mr. Scott from the Irish Committee, made between them, Mr. Normington, and Stephen Herne, for delivery of 1,000 swords with scabbards and hilts, at 3s. 4d. a sword, approved. 5. Also a like contract with Thos. Bateman for 12 close waggons at 131. a-piece. 6. Col. Huncks to be informed of the insolencies of his soldiers in Shropshire, while on their march to the waterside, which the Council conceives arose from his absence, and therefore they expect he will at once repair to his regiment, and use his endeavours to prevent such miscarriages. 7. The Earl of Marlborough to have liberty to go to sea, he entering into a recognizance of 20,0001., and finding good security to stand bound with him, that he will not do anything prejudicial to any of the English nation, so long as he is out of it, or to the English plantations abroad, or to tle Parliament of England and present government. 8. 1001. to be advanced to Col. Huncks for furnishing him with drums, colours, surgeon's chest, and hand mills. 9. Mr. Milton to examine the papers of Pragmaticus. [I. 62, pp. 464a, 465.] June 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Col. William Willoughby referred to the Admiralty Committee. STATE PAPERS. 205 1649. VOL. II. June 25.: COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. To write Col. Popham to provide a convoy for 12 ships going to Milford Haven for service in Ireland, and send a guard into the North Seas to protect the fishermen there. 6. The petition of Sir Adam Loftus referred to the Irish Committee. 7. Also that of Sir Wm. Cole. 8. Also that of Sir Geo. Blundell, Bart. 9. Alderman Pennington to acquaint the Lord Mayor and Aldermen with so much of Sir Arthur Hesilrigge's letter as concerns the nonpayment of the assessment laid on the city, by the ordinance for the 90,0001. a month. 10. So much of Sir Arthur Hesilrigge's letter as mentions the building of a ship at Newcastle for the State referred to the Navy Commissioners. 11. Warrant to be issued to the Army treasurers to pay Lieut.Col. Salmon 1001., to be expended for fixing the arms in the magazines of Hull and York. 12. To write Lieut.-Col. Salmon to see such arms fixed, and upon certifying what has been done therein, the Council will see the charges defrayed. 13. The returns from the captains of the northern garrisons referred to the Committee for Garrisons. 14. The draft of the Act for the Militia to be reported to the House, and the names to be in readiness in case they are called for. 15. The petition' of Sir Fras. Willoughby referred to the Irish Committee. 18. Major Ashton to have 30 cases of pistols and holsters, and 30 saddles and bridles out of the stores at Dublin. 19. The business of Col. Moore and Lieut.-Col. Jackson to be heard to-morrow. [I. 62, pp. 465-468.] June 25. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have given Whitehall. warrant to those 12 ships that you have already contracted with for transport of forces to Ireland to repair to the Downs, and thence, having received a convoy, to go with all expedition to Milford Haven, and then observe the orders of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Do all in your power for their dispatch, and let those remaining to make up the 20 be forthwith completed; in your contract, let them know that provision of wheat and ammunition will be put on board, so that there may be no difficulties. Give your opinion on a letter from Newcastle concerning some timber for shipping, that a reply may be sent next post. [I. 94, pp. 260, 261.] June 25. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We have appointed 20 Whitehall. ships to be taken on here in the Thames, for transportation of forces to Ireland, and part of their contract is that they shall have convoy to the place of their service. Twelve are now ready, and we therefore desire a convoy to Milford Haven. The consequence of that service you know; give them all possible dispatch, and provide a 206 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. convoy, and also eight other ships laden with arms, ammunition, and victuals, the lading being important. By the enclosed you will see the condition of the enemies' and our forces in the North Seas and east coast of England; take it into consideration, and do what you can, for defence of the trade of those coasts, and suppressing those pirates. [L. 94, p. 261.] June 25. Council of State to the Earl of Warwick, Vice-Admiral of Essex. Whitehall. Similar of that of June 22 to other vice-admirals. With note of like letters to Lord Dacres, Vice-Admiral of Sussex, Earl Mulgrave of York, and the Earl of Pembroke of South Wales, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. [I. 123, p. 70.] June 25. Order of the Admiralty Committee, on the petition of Jno. Richards, purser of the Swallow, for the Navy Commissioners to let him enjoy the benefit of the then Lord Admiral's warrant, until they can show reasons to the contrary. [I. 123, p. 70.] June 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Admiralty Committee to consider what encouragement to give to Capts. Badiley and Young, and the men that destroyed the Antelope. 4. Instructions to be given to Sir Oliver Fleming to go to the Dutch Ambassador, and inform him of the destruction of the Antelope at Helvoetsluys, and of the care taken that no harm should be done to the town. 5. To write to Major-Gen. Lambert to proceed against Morris and his accomplices, now prisoners in Lancaster Castle. 6. To write to the Navy Commissioners to receive such prisoners as Capt. Young has taken as pirates. 7. The Act for the trial and punishing of offenders at sea to be read again to-morrow. 8. Also that prohibiting the exportation of gold and silver. 9. Some of the Army Committee to meet a Committee of the Council. 11. Lieut.-Col. Becker to go to Gravesend, to see the ships contracted with for the Irish service. 12. To give Col. Jones notice of a contract with Mr. Wainwright, for 2,400 pikes, at 3s. 8d. each, to be paid within a month of delivery. 15. The engines or mills for coining money now in the Tower to be delivered to Thomas Simons for immediate use. [I. 62, pp. 472 -474.] June 26. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Hart frigate, Whitehall. being happily taken by the Dragon, will be of very great service for scouring those North Seas, which are so much infested by pirates. Let her be forthwith furnished for sea, and receive orders from the generals for her employment. [I. 94, p. 262; Vol. II., No. 19.] June 26. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We desire you to Whitehall. 'commit to safe custody the prisoners taken in the Hart frigate by STATE PAPERS. 207 1649. VOL. II. Capt. Young, and now brought by him into the river, until they can be proceeded against by law, and take care that none escape until they have received their just trial and punishment. [I. 94, p. 263; Vol. II., No. 20.] June 26. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We have now given Col. Huncks Whitehall. his dispatch here, and desire that nothing may be wanting for his dispatch thence, and that you presently send away his two companies appointed for Londonderry, and furnish them with muskets and swords, and also the rest who are to go to Dublin. There will be sufficient store of pikes at Dublin; let all of them have a month's pay. Although Col. More undertook to dispatch his men at his own charge, to be reimbursed on credit, yet if he either cannot or shall neglect to do it, provide them a month's pay like the others, and dispatch them, but by no means let them continue there: if they shall not embark upon this provision, take no further care of them; also dispatch away Colonel Venables' regiment, and pay both officers and soldiers one month's pay, and also such men as he shall bring to the waterside over and above his 1,000, and see them armed as the rest of his soldiers. As Col. Venables has received assignations for six weeks' pay, let such part of it as is not due to the country for quarter be paid to him, and also lend him a fortnight's pay more, in part of his next month's assignations, which being done, he is to provide for his men on shipboard, the State only providing shipping. Let not a minute be lost for dispatch of those forces. [I. 94, pp. 264, 265.] June 26. 21. Petition of Elspeth Forbes, relict of Thos. Mowatt, town Edinburgh. clerk of Aberdeen, to the Parliament [of Scotland], for relief from public dues. Is left with four fatherless children, and has nothing to live upon but a smnall piece of land, bought for 3,000 marks, which is unprofitable, through the tenants absconding to avoid payment of the taxes, &c. With reference to the Committee of Bills, and their report recommending that petitioner should receive some assistance, and that such land should be exempted from payment of assessments. Also note by the Earl of Loudoun, Chancellor, 26 June '49, that the estates of Parliament approve of such report, and ordain that petitioner shall have a precept on the General Commissioner for payment to her of 2001. [11 pages.] June 26. 22. Order of the House [of Parliament of Scotland,] to that effect. Edinburgh. [1 page. Copy made by Sir Arch. Johnston, of Wariston, clerk registrar of his Highness' council and rolls.] June 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir George Ayscue's letter to Col. Popham, and Col. Jones's to Ayscue, to be reported to the House by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 2. The House to be moved to settle some course whereby the money coming in at the Excise and Goldsmiths' Hall may be used to serve the necessities of the commonwealth. 208 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. June 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 17. The Adventure frigate, taken by Capt. Peacock, to be set out for the summer's service and winter guard; the Navy Commissioners to order her victualling at Yarmouth, and a warrant to be issued to the ordnance officers for furnishing her with gunner's stores. 18. Col. Wanton to report to the House the Act for punishing revolted seamen. J 9, 37. To send for Dr. Walker and Dr. Exton to attend the Lord President to-morrow morning at 7 o'clock. 20. Capt. Robert Collins, Charles Pullin master, Michael Havericke, Jno. Tanner, Thos. Nicolls, Jno. Valvis, and Thos. Carter, prisoners in the Marshalsea, to be removed to Newgate. 21. The Treasurers at War to send Mr. Walley bills for 5,0001., or letters of advice to draw bills upon them. 22. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Sir Win. Armyne, Sir Win. Masham, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Sir Gilbert Pickering, to be a committee to go to the Excise Commissioners, to consult how 100,0001. may be borrowed for present exigencies upon the credit of the Excise, and to take the Act just passed with them. 23. Mr. Frost to prepare instructions for Sir Oliver Fleming to state to the Dutch Ambassador the fact of the spoiling of the Antelope, as narrated by Col. Popham. 24. To write Mr. Strickland an account of the same. 25. The Admiralty judges to certify what they have done in the adjudicature of the London of Flushing. 26. Lieut.-Cols. Bowen and Shelborne to receive the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's warrant. 27. Mr. Frost to prepare an answer to Monsieur Augier's letter. 28. Col. Popham to send the Minion to convoy the ships contracted with for the Irish service, to the Downs, and a warrant to be issued to the captain to that effect. 29. Nathaniel Butler to be committed to Newgate for dispersing treasonable and scandalous books. 30. Sir Win. Armyne, Mr. Wallop, Mr. Scott, and Col. Wauton to consider the settling a salary upon Mr. Frost and those who attend him. 31. Mr. Frost to give Mr. Verney fit satisfaction for his services. 32. Mr. Herbert and Col. Potter's desires referred to the Irish Committee. 33. Mr. Small's petition laid aside for the present. 34. Sir Ralph Clare to attend the Council on Friday, concerning his petition. 35. Capt. Robt. Bee's petition referred to Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Heveningham, and Sir Wm. Masham. 36. Mr. Randall's petition referred to Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Heveningham, and Mr. Wallop. 38. Sir Wm. Masham to report the petition of Sir Hugh Owen to the House. 39. Dr. Walker to attend the Lord President, and show cause why speedy execution of the sentence on Babasion should not be had, and how justice may be done in like cases. STATE PAPERS. 209 1649. VOL. Il. June 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 40. The Governor of Lancaster Castle to send Morris and Blackburne, prisoners there, to Major-Gen. Lambert, so that they may be brought to a speedy trial. 41. Major-Gen. Lambert to pay his forces, now quartered in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, with the money now sent to him, and to see that the money paid by those counties is repaid. 42. Major-Gen. Lambert to bring Morris and Blackburne to a speedy trial by court-martial. 43. The Lord General to take care that the troops belonging to North Wales, and not in the establishment, are disbanded. [I. 26, pp. 480-483.] June 27. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The speedy disWhitehall. patch of the transport ships is of such consequence that we again remind you of it, Dublin being now besieged by Ormond, and our forces ready for transportation for its relief, yet must not be sent without victuals. You are to complete the number of ships already taken to 20, and discharge all the rest, that they may have no cause to complain of detention. Let sufficient ships be employed for carrying 2,500 quarters of wheat, and 200,000 lbs. of biscuit to Dublin, and such arms and ammunition as Capt. Tomlins, Comptroller of the train has put on board. [I. 94, p. 265.] June 27. Council of State to the Treasurers of Deans and Chapters' Lands, Whitehall. the Treasurers of Goldsmiths' Hall, and the Excise Commissioners. That we may the better manage public affairs, we find it necessary to have continually before us the true state of the public treasury, and therefore desire you to present to us to-morrow a particular state of your treasure; what you have in cash and what warrants are charged upon it; and for the future, twice every week you are to deliver to Mr. Frost, junior, our assistant secretary, a particular of your receipts and payments; and we have authorised him to view your books and see that the particulars delivered by you agree therewith. [I. 94, p. 266.] June 27. Council of State to Sir Geo. Ayscue. Your letter to Col. Popham Whitehall. has been communicated to the Council, and both it and the enclosed from Col. Jones to you have been reported to the House. Thanks for your care in preserving the passage open to Dublin, for the supplies of forces and provisions, shortly to alrrive; when they are come, they will keep open the way for more, not for the relief of Dublin only. Do what is in your power for this particular, and keep a correspondence with Col. Jones, and assist him all you can for the preservation of this important place. There are several forces ready to come over, and provisions also, and we trust the place will be kept until their arrival and entry. The whole body of our forces are in a manner ready, and ships are taken up in the Thames for their transportation, which have fallen down to Gravesend, with orders to take the first wind to come to Milford Haven, and there receive the orders of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. There is also 35077. 0 210 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. TI. 2,500 quarters of wheat and 200,000 lbs. of biscuit ready in the Thames, which will be shipped in 10 days, so that we hope both forces and provisions will speedily arrive there. [I. 94, p. 267.] June 27. Council of State to James Powell, at Bristol. There are many Whitehall. forces now ready for transport to Ireland, and the exigency of affairs there requires their presence. To expedite them you are to stay all ships in the ports of Bristol, Minehead, Barnstaple, and Appledore, fit for transportation of horse and foot for Dublin, agree with them either by the month or freight, and order them to Milford Haven, where the horse and men are to be shipped. Use all expedition, and make a return of what you do to this Council, or the Committee for Irish Affairs, and meantime signify what shipping can be had in those ports, that if there be grounds to fear a defect, care may be taken for a supply. [. 94, pp. 268, 269.] June 27. Council of State to the Army Treasurers. The condition of IreWhitehall. land requires all care of present supplies, and money is wanted. You are forthwith to send to Mr. Walley a letter of credit, to draw upon you bills for 5,000!.; send this letter hither forthwith, as iwe are sending an express to Chester. With receipt by Walley for the bills, 26 July. [I. 94, p. 271, Vol. II., No. 24.] June 27. Gaulter Frost to Walley. Transmitting the preceding. Do not Whitehall. lose the opportunity of the fair now there, only get as much time upon sight in the bills as you can, there being so many other occasions for money. [Vol. II., No. 25.] June 27. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Sir George Ayscue and Col. Whitehall. Jones signify that Dublin is besieged by Ormond. We hope there will be none among the forces in those parts who, in this exigency, when Dublin, which is of so much concernment to this commonwealth is in danger, will not be ready with all cheerfulness to embark, even though something should be wanting which they might desire. In that case, you are to signify to them that special care shall be had to make it good and send it after them. As there will be a want of bread if there be not a present supply, we desire that those two ships of wheat assigned to Chester and Liverpool may be sent away to Col. Jones at Dublin. We are very unwilling to make this diversion of the wheat intended for your relief there, but the preservation of Dublin is of so great concern that we are obliged to it. Let such as know of the consigning of it thither have a right representation of the cause of the diversion; there shall be a care had of those parts, if the necessity continues. We have seen your letter to Mr. Frost, concerning your disposing of those two ships of wheat, and not only pardon the action, but thank you for your care of the public, and denying of particular interest. Capt. Norwood's troop is to consist of 80 besides officers, and upon his repair to you, you are to muster them and give him a fortnight's pay; from that day he is to pay his quarters, and provide for his men on shipboard, and take immediate care for shipping of them: upon his doing so, you are to advance every STATE PAPERS. 211 1649. VOL. II. officer and trooper a month's pay. The troop of Major Elliot is to consist of 80 soldiers, besides officers, and you are to pay him 1681. to discharge his quarters for the last month, during which they have been at his charge. You are also to muster the troop and pay them 14 days' pay, after which he is also to pay his quarters, and provide for his men on shipboard; and upon their shipping, you are to give the Major a month's pay in advance for as many as he puts on board. You are also to provide cheese to the value of 1,0001., to be sent for the use of the forces in Ireland, that victual being of special use for field service. [I. 94, p. 273.] June 27. Col. Edw. Pophamn to the Navy Commissioners. Certify me by what warrant Davis, mentioned in the enclosed petition, holds the place of purser in the Leopard, as also the fitness of Robinson, the petitioner for that place, when I will give orders therein. [I. 123, p. 71.] June 27. Col. Edw. Popham to Jno. Lambert, Commander of the Lilly. Whitehall. As soon as you have taken in your victuals at Portsmouth, you are to convoy several vessels in Brighton, Rye, &c., county Sussex, bound for the North Sea fishery, and remain to guard and conduct them home again. [I. 123, p. 71.] June 27. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Rich. Newbery, of the Dolphin. To Whitehall. the same effect, with orders to act under Capt. Lambert. [1. 123, p. 71.] June 27. Warrant by Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Anth. Young, of the Whitehall. Dragon, to convoy the Confidence, John and Ambrose, Antelope, Providence, and London Merchant, to the Shetland Isles, and then ply up and down between Orkney Island, Shetland, Buffin Nesh, &c. [I. 123, p. 72.] June 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The instruction to Sir Oliver Fleming, for a message to the Dutch Ambassador to be respited. 5. Mr. Hawkins to bring the establishment for the Irish army, under the command of the Earl of Leicester, to the Council of State for Irish affairs at Whitehall, to-morrow. 7. Mr. Scott's petition referred to the committee appointed in Mr. Frost's matter. 9. Sir John Borlase to repair at once to his command in Ireland. 10. To write the Governor of Portland, that as there is a design against his garrison, he is to take care it is not surprised. [I. 62, pp. 483, 484.] June 28. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers in the Tower. Among Whitehall. other provisions for Ireland those in the enclosed list are to be furnished; certify us to-morrow how many can be supplied, and in case all cannot be had, whether they can be had out of any other stores; also what stores are now in your custody. [I. 94, p. 274.] June 28. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The enclosed Whitehall. petition of Andrew Burrel] having been referred to us by the o 2 212 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Council of State, we desire your opinion on its several propositions. [I. 123, p. 74.] Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. You having been instructed to contract with Capt. Stephen Rich for maintaining two vessels to transport the State's packets between Hlolyhead and Dublin, we refer to you the enclosed petition of Vaughan and papers, containing a charge against Rich of neglecting his duty. [I. 123, p. 75.] June 28. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. You are to Whitehall. report on the enclosed petition of Col. Willoughby, as to the best way to accommodate him, either by building him a house at Portsmouth, upon the State's lands there, or allowing him a salary for a house, and the land for a garden plot. [I. 123, p. 75, Vol. II., No. 26.] June 28. Admiralty Committee to Rich. Jenvey, Jno. Smith, and ten Whitehall. others. The Council of State have received information of the great decay of the jetty works by the ravages of the sea at Margate; we find that the matter was often debated at the Admiralty Committee then sitting at Sir Abraham Williams' house, and that several orders made for repairs, but nothing as yet done, so that the greatest part of the works are like to be carried away by the violence of the sea, and the town is likewise in danger of being swallowed up. As the enclosed order is the last made by that Commnittee, and was consented to by counsel on both sides, we confirm it, unless you, who are concerned therein, attend and show cause to the contrary. You are therefore either to attend here, or authorise some able man to inform us of the whole matter by Thursday next, at the Admiralty Committee Chamber at Whitehall. [L 123,p. 76.] June 28. Col. Edw. Popham, to the Collectors for.Prize Goods. John Hill, Whitehall. master of the Gift of Cork, having done faithful service for the Parliament, and being surprised upon a voyage from Rochelle to Cork, before any public order of restraint for not trading to the province of Munster had issued, you are hereby authorised to deliver him his own goods or the value thereof. [I. 123, p. 75.] June 28. 27. Declaration of Sir Archibald Johnston, clerk registrar, that Edinburgh. the Estates of Parliament [of Scotland] having considered the petition of Jas. Campbell for payment of 8,3941. supplied by him for the public by order from the Parliament of St. Andrews, by an Act of 12 March last, confirmed this Session, ordered payment out of the fines to be obtained from the Laird of Pluscarden and his adherents, and subsequently seeing that Lairds Rae, Redcastle, Mr. McKenzie, of Searbearne, McKenzie, junior, of Kinnock, McKenzie, of Ord, and others who were in the late rebellion were in the Estates' power, and liable to fines and impositions, they assigned the petitioner as many of them as would satisfy his debt, and ordained that the last named persons should not be released until petitioner was STATE PAPERS. 213 1649. VOL. I. paid, or received security. They also appointed the committee for moneys to fine the said persons and to retain sufficient thereout for a month's pay to the soldiers of the three troops formerly commanded by Col. Kee, as also 1,0001. for the wounded of those troops, but without prejudice to the rights of Thomas Nicholson, King's Advocate, or of the creditors of Lord Rae, in seeking their just debts out of his estate. [3 sheet, damaged.] June 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The proposals for supplying the garrisons of Weymouth and Portland Castle, with arms and ammunition, referred to the Army Committee. 2. The present condition of Londonderry referred to the Irish Committee. 3. The two former messengers sent again to hasten away the 12 ships to go again and see them off, and report daily proceedings. 4. The Navy Commissioners to hasten the completing of the eight ships, so as to make up the 20. 5. The Council to have an account from the Lord Lieut. of Ireland next Monday, before he leaves town, of the state of affairs in Ireland, when the chief army officers are to attend, and the usher to give notice to all suitors to forbear attendance. 6. The petitions of Sir Fras. Willoughby and Sir Geo. Blundell referred to the Irish Committee. 7. The commission of Anderson and papers taken with him on the Martha to be sent to Dr. Walker. 9. The petition of Col. Fleetwood and Col. Cooke referred to Sir James Harrington and Col. Wauton. 12. Sir Ralph Clare to have two months to show his title to the wood in Bewdley Park. 13. Sir Jas. Harrington to recommend to the House to take order that in the sale of the forests, chases, and parks, some provision may be made for the preservation of the timber fit for shipping. 15. The Governor of Guernsey to take care of the Isle of Sark, as it is likely to be deserted for want of provision, and to show cause within two months why the men are not paid. 16. The Garrisons Committee to consider how the public stores may be supplied with ammunition; Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Holland, and Col. Jones to be added to the Committee. 17. The Lord President, Lord Commissioner Wlhitelock, and Lord Commissioner Lisle to be a Committee to consider what additional powers are fit to be put in some hands during the recess. 18. To report to the House that, in pursuance of the powers already given to the Council concerning foreign embassies and agencies, as also the promoting of plantations, they desire authority to give warrants to the Lord Commissioners of the Great Seal to affix the seal to such commissions, patents, and other instruments as they shall judge necessary for the execution and discharge of the trust committed to them. [I. 62, pp. 485-487.] 214 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. Il. June 29. Council of State to the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall. We Whitehall. refer to you the enclosed petition to do for the petitioner what you may, according to the rules and orders given to you by the House. [I. 94, p. 2750.] June 29. Warrant of the Admiralty Committee to the Collectors for Prize Goods to lay up the tenths of the prizes that come to their hands, until they amount to 1,0001., to be disposed of in medals or otherwise, by way of reward to captains, commanders, and seamen who have been forward in the service at sea. [I. 123, p. 77.] June 29. Warrant by Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Rich. Badiley, to discharge Whitehall. Christopher Harris, found in the Antelope when she was surprised, as he came accidentally there, being a merchant who came upon his own affairs from London in May last. [I. 123, p. 77.] June 29. 28. Petition of Sir John Smith, of Grottall, to the Parliament Edinburgh. [of Scotland], to take some speedy course for satisfying his just debts, otherwise he will be ruined. In Dec. 1641, upon a contract with the King's commissioners he lent 10,0001. for the Irish expedition, of which 8,4001. and interest is yet due. He also paid, by warrant from the Commissioners of Parliament, to Mr. Robt. Farquhar at London 1,3991. 15s. on account making in Scottish money 16,7871., which sum makes the total due to him 43,4971. For payment whereof he had commission to receive so much of the Brotherly assistance payable at Lammas 1642, as would have satisfied him, and by great pains and expenses in London he purchased payment, and having borne the hazard of the sea and brought the money to Leith, the Commissioners for Common burdens applied it towards the relief of those who had lent money when the army was at a stand, at Hirsellan, and for supply of Sir Wm. Dick, &c. While the army was at Newcastle, in 1640 and 1641, petitioner received, held account of, and sent in bills and specie above 400,0001.; for this he never received any commission, which, if paid as usual, would have amounted to 6,0001. Being deprived of his money for so many years, he is much reduced in his estate; nevertheless, out of affection for the public, and finding the difficulties thereof to increase, he has been silent all these years, until now he is forced to lay open his hard condition, being confident of redress. Noted as read and remitted to a Select Committee to be nominated at the rising of the session, who are to take effectual course therein. 22nd and 29th June 1649. [3 sheet.] June 29. 29. Report of J. Sutherland, that the Committee find that on Whitsunday last, 46,8631. 8s. 4d. was due to Sir J. Smith, which is to be declared a public debt, payable by the Estates, with interest. That in consideration of his long patience, the Committee are of opinion that the additional excise of 8d. impost upon the pint of French wine, and 16d. impost upon the pint of sack ought to be assigned to him, from Nov. 1649 to 1 Nov. 1651; that he accept the STATE PAPERS. 215 1649. VOL. II. same at the third part of the duty paid for the principal excise by Sir Win. Dick, and upon the same condition, and that some allowance be made him for remitting the 400,0001. [3 sheet.}: June 29. 30. Petition of John Crooks, minister at the new kirk of Glenluce, and Commissioner for the Presbytery of Stranrawer, to the Parliament [of Scotland] for the renewal of a commission granted to James and Alex. M'Dowell, Andrew and Patrick Agnew, Jas. Ross and Alex. McCulloch, to try Marion Shenon, spouse to John Jameson of Drochdoill, Jeneat McKenan, spouse to Alex. Lowrie, in Balmurrey, Africt Blame, spouse to John McLung in Kirkibae, Marion Russell in Glenluce, and Isabel Biggam, in the parish of Stranrawer, suspected to be guilty of witchcraft. The above Commissioners have done nothing therein, whereby justice is slighted, and if a competent number of others might be added to the Commission, justice may be administered upon the suspected persons, and the petitioners encouraged to seek the advancement of the Gospel, and the punishment of vice. [1 page.] June 29. 31. List of five persons selected as commissioners with a note by the Lord Chancellor Loudoun, that the Estates of Parliament grants them a commission to the effect mentioned in the supplication. June 30. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider of such castles, houses, and other buildings as are now or may be thought fit to be employed for the public use of the State, and report to the House next Monday. [I. 87, p. 73.] June 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Smith to bargain for five tons of cheese, at 42s. per cwt., to be shipped on the vessels now going to Dublin. 4. Messrs. Scott and Holland, and Col. Jones to be a committee to consider the business of Lady Killigrew. 6. The business of Gooderich Castle to be heard next Tuesday, and Mr. Purie and Col. Kerle to attend. 9. The case of the counterfeiting of the hand and seal of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland by Robt. Spavin and others, to passes and protections pretended to be granted by him as Lieut.-General of the English Army, to be drawn up by the Judge Advocate of the Army, and brought to the Council next Tuesday. 10. Lord Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle to be a committee to consider the business of Robt. Spavin and his fellows. 11. The petition of Lieut. Jno. Mansell referred to the Leicester Committee, who are to dispatch him that he may go forthwith to Ireland. 12. The petition of Mr. Moulins for the place of Master of the Armoury, to be reported to the House by Sir Win. Masham. [I. 62, pp. 490-492.] June 30. Warrant by Col. Edw. Popham to any commanders of Parliament Whitehall. ships that shall next come into Falmouth, to take on board as prisoners, and bring up to the Council of State Lieut.-Col. Clarke 216 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. and Captains Wright, Watts, and Westcott, now confined in Pendennis Castle, who were lately taken at sea, bound for Ireland to serve the enemy. [I. 123, p. 78.] June? 32. Abstract of orders and ordinances of the House of Commons, viz.:29 Nov. 1642. For assessing the 20th part in London and Westminster, allowing debts incurred before May 1642. *30 May 1643. For enlarging the former power 20 miles. *9 Oct. 1643. For enabling the Commissioners to assess the members of either House, and for letting estates, on refusal to pay the 20th part. *6 May 1643. Authorising the collectors to levy for assessments in arrear by distress. 6 Aug. 1646. For the clerk of Goldsmiths' Hall to transmit names of compounders to the Committee of Haberdashers' Hall. 10 Nov. 1646. Enabling the Committee to put in execution the ordinances, orders, and instructions for sequestrations. *12 Aug. 1645. Enabling the clerk and treasurer to give the public faith to such persons as paid in their money within time, and to such others as the committee think fit. 16 Oct. 1648. For settling certain estates upon the Duke of Buckingham and others, for payment of the Horse Guards. 5 June 1648. For exempting all persons except delinquents from payment of the 5th and 20th parts. 15 July 1648. Those who contracted to pay their 20th part to do so. 16 June 1649. To compound with the persons mentioned in a list presented by Mr. Dove, who stood bound for paying money to the [late] King. 22 May 1649. Enabling the committee to administer an oath. 19 Aug. 1643. For explanation of an ordinance granting allowance of 12d. to discoverers. 26 Oct. 1643. For an allowance of a 5th part upon discoveries of spies and intelligencers, and for a seizure upon the estates of delinquents already adjudged such, in cases of voluntary absence from their dwellings, or of repair to any of the King's [garrisons]. On information against a delinquent, witnesses to be examined on interrogatories, and if proof be made, the estate to be inventoried and secured, and the charge given to the other side, with leave to examine and crossexamine witnesses; then publication, and then a hearing. [2 pages. Only those with asterisks are printed in Scobell.] July 2. Order in Parliament, upon reading a letter from Lord Loudoun, Chancellor and President of the Parliament of Scotland, that the Council of State consider how the demands formerly made in the letter sent from the Parliament to Scotland may be prosecuted, and the Parliament and their proceedings vindicated from the aspersions in this letter. July 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State send for the Excise Commissioners, and have power to treat with them or any other person touching the advance of 150,0001. upon the security held forth in the late Act, and report thereon with all speed. STATE PAPERS. 217 1649. VOL. II. July 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give order for 1001. to Capt. Mathias Rowe, for service done for the State, above what has been paid him. [I. 87, p. 74.] July 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Sir Chas. Coote's letter referred to the Irish Committee. Also, 4. The Navy Commissioners' letter, as to taking up 20 ships for the service of Ireland. 5. Sir H. Vane to report to the House that the letter sent to Parliament by the Parliament of Scotland is of such a nature that it lays an incapacity of prosecuting the former demands by way of treaty. 6. A declaration to be drawn up to vindicate the honour of the nation against the aspersions in the letter from Scotland, and Mr. Martin, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Wm. Armyne, and the two Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, to be a committee for that purpose.. 7. The letter of Mr. Powell from Bristol referred to the Irish Committee. 9. The Excise Commissioners to attend the Council to-morrow concerning advancing of money upon the late Act concerning the money charged on the Excise. 11. To report to the House a proposal:-1lst, that all the officers and soldiers of the several regiments that shall engage for Ireland shall have one month's pay advanced, to be discounted upon arrears, and such soldiers and non-commissioned officers as were in the Parliament service in England in Jan. 1647-8, and have so continued ever since without receiving the benefit of the former disbanding, shall have one more month's pay of their arrears advanced before their shipping. That these two months' pay shall be issued according to the respective proportions allowed upon the establishment for the new model. That for those officers and soldiers of the old regiments now designed for Ireland who refuse to engage and desire to disband there shall be allowed upon their discharge for such as were in those regiments in Jan. 1647-8, and have continued so ever since, to the private soldiers and non-commissioned officers, two months' arrears, if so much is due to them, and to commissioned officers one month's arrears, according to the rates allowed upon the new model. But those refusing the Irish service who, having been formerly disbanded, were entertained into the said regiments since 15 Jan. 1647-8 shall be discharged without further allowance for arrears. That to the general officers and staff officers for the army and officers of the train now going for Ireland, a month's pay shall be issued in advance for their better furnishing themselves for the service. [l. 62, pp. 493-495.] July 2. Council of State to the Derbyshire Committee. To avoid the Whitehall. charge of a garrison in Bolsover Castle, and yet to prevent danger if it should be surprised and kept by an enemy, we refer it to your care to do it so as the House itself, as it relates to private habita 218 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. Il. tion, may be as little prejudiced as may be, but let the outworks abroad, and garden walls with the turrets, and walls of the frontier court that are of strength be demolished, and all the doors of the house be taken away and slight ones set in their place; as also the iron bars of the windows, and the materials of the walls that are taken down improved to the best, and the charge of demolishing defrayed out of the revenue thereof; and for the better expediting this work, the soldiers now there are to be employed therein and not drawn thence until it is finished. [I. 94, p. 276.] July 2. Council of State to the Worcester Committee. On a complaint WhitehalL formerly made of waste of timber in Bewdley Park, we gave order for preventing thereof; since then some persons have proposed buying the timber, and a claim has been also made on it by Sir Ralph Clare, to whom (as he pretends his evidences are in the country) we have given two months to prove his pretensions to that wood and timber. Take care that none of it be felled or disposed of until the title be evidenced and further order taken in it. [I. 94, p. 277.] July 2. Council of State to Mr.Walley. There are 20 barrels [of beef?] in the Whitehall. stores at Chester which were laid in for the stores of the castle and are of no use there. Let them be sent to Dublin, where they may be of good use during this their blocking up, and Chester may be supplied with more when needed, which will be better, as not being so long in salt. Hasten over what cheese you can, and order all the shipping that you have there in the harbour for transportation to obey the orders of Sir Geo. Ayscue, to whom you are to send the enclosed, safely and speedily. Lose no time in transporting the forces, as it so highly imports that Dublin be kept in safety. [I. 94, p. 277.] July 2. Council of State to Sir George Ayscue. For the more expediWhitehall. tious transport of the army into Ireland, let all shipping that shall come from Chester to Liverpool with the forces and provisions there, be sent to Milford Haven, the place appointed to take in the residue of the army, but not receive their orders for the place until they are out at sea, so that the enemy may have no notice of their transport. Take care that no ship be pressed that is bound upon any voyage by charter party, so that there may be no grievance put upon the seamen, or discontent wrought among them thereby. [1. 94, p. 278.] July 2. Council of State to the Leicestershire Committee. The ParliaWhitehall. ment and this Council have been petitioned by Lieut. John Maunsell, and the House has made an express order therein, which has been offered to you, but as yet without full effect. He is presently to be employed for Ireland, and that service is of great concern to be promoted in the general, and as to particular persons; although we can add nothing further to the order of the House of the 18th ult., yet, in regard of the consequence of the Irish service, we require that the order of the House be forthwith complied with, and the money therein mentioned paid, so that he may attend the service. [1. 94, p. 279.] STATE PAPERS. 219 1649. VOL. II. July 2. Council of State to Mr. Powell, agent at Bristol. We wrote you Whitehall. to stay all shipping for the transport of soldiers in Bristol, Minehead, Barnstaple, and Appledore. We now desire that 450 tuns of 6s. beer be provided and laden into the ships that are to transport the soldiers, that it may go along with them; and also say the price of biscuit there, and what quantity may be had in a fortnight. It is bought here for 18s. 6cd., and bagged up and put on board, bags and all, for 20s. We would have 100,000 lbs. got ready to be put on board with the beer. [I. 94, p. 280.] July 2. Council of State to the Judges, Advocate, Proctor, and Registrar Whitehall. of the Admiralty Court. We have ordered the Vice-Admirals to bring in their accounts yearly upon oath, and as some of them produced their accounts to the registrar, but did not proceed in a legal way for their discharge, it is ordered that when any of them present their accounts to the judges or registrar, the advocate and proctor be made acquainted therewith, consider thereof and state the same, and in case the advocate shall find any indirect proceedings in their accounts, acquaint us before their discharge from the court. [I. 123, p. 79.] July 2. 33. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. I find by Capt. Whitehall. Keysar that he is doing good service where he is now employed, and it would therefore be a great disservice that his vessel should be forced to withdraw for want of a suit of sails and a cable; as you can send them by the vessels that are to transport the stores over, I pray you will do so with speed. [a page.] July 3. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that the arrears of the assessment of the 90,0001. a month in the city of London be speedily brought in, or take such effectual course therein as they shall think fit. [I. 87, p. 75.] July 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The report to the House ordered yesterday to be made by Sir H. Vane, upon the reference of the letter from Scotland to the Council, to be made to-morrow by Col. Purefoy. 3. The petition of Alice Gibbons and Elizabeth Lanceson referred to the generals of the fleet, to procure the exchange of their husbands, prisoners with the enemy. 4. All reports made by the Council to the House to be made in course by every member who is of the House, according to their nomination as a Council of State. 5. The petition of Frances Green and Bridget Martin, on behalf of their husbands, prisoners at Kinsale, referred to the generals, to make a fit exchange for them, provided it is not for Capt. Alleyne, in the petition mentioned. 7. The Lord Lieutenant, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Wm. Armyne, and Sir Hen. Vane, to confer with the Excise Commissioners as to advancing 150,0001. 220 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. To report to the House that the security of the Excise to the sum of ~ - be tendered to the Lord Mayor and Common Council of London for the advance of 159,0001., for the service of Ireland. 15. Mr. Small to be discharged upon entering into a recognizance to appear before Mr. Frost once a week. 16. 251. to be paid to Col. Thos. Harrison for procuring certain intelligence. 17. The petition of John Grigg referred to the Navy Committee to report whether the employment desired be useful and innocent. [1. 62, pp. 497-500.] July 3. Council of State to Charles Walley. There are some warrants Whitehall. given to Col. Venables, for six weeks' pay for his regiment, for receipt whereof the necessity of the service at Dublin will not give him leave to stay. We therefore desire you to furnish him with so much money, if you have it in hand, besides that which will serve for transport and provisions, and it shall be reimbursed you out of that money from which the said warrants are appointed to be paid. [I. 94, p. 275.] July 3. Council of State to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge. By the enclosed from Whitehall. the Parliament of Scotland, you see the state of affairs between us and them. We need say nothing to you of the consequence of the garrisons of the North, and especially those of Berwick and Carlisle; take special care that they want nothing necessary for their defence, either in forces or provision. [I. 94, p. 281.] July 3. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. We refer the Whitehall. enclosed petition of Cornelius Cooke- to you as conservator of the Thames, and you should consider both the usefulness of the place and the merit of the person, and let him have all just favour. Those stairs and that gallery have stood there time out of mind, and are of special use to the public, for the services specified, and also for private persons to escape the fear or danger of going through the bridge when the tide and their occasions suit not, by which means there is more trouble and inconvenience put upon his house than that gallery and those stairs can put upon the river. If they were removed, means must be found to erect others for public convenience and at the public charge, although there is no place so convenient for it as that, in regard of its being so near the bridge. We commend him to you as a man who has laid out himself in the service of the commonwealth. The thing seemingnecessary to be continued, it will not perhaps be so fit that a punishment should be imposed as an annual rent to officers who rather seek their own gain than are able to judge what is fit to be reformed. [I. 94, p. 281.] July 3. Order of the Council of State to Mr. Wyan, Registrar of the Whitehall. Admiralty, to prepare a patent appointing Col. Anth. Rowse as ViceAdmiral for Cornwall, in recognition of his faithful service to the STATE PAPERS, 221 1649. VOL. IL State, with power to appoint deputies and under officers (judge, registrar, and marshal excepted), provided that just accounts be made for such vice-admiralty once a year. [I. 123, p. 79.] July 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Scott to manage the business of intelligence both at home and abroad for the State, and a committee to be appointed to consider of fit means for the better enabling him to carry on that affair. 2. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Wm. Armyne, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Holland, to be the committee. 3.. The business of settling the allowances for the Lord Lieut. of Ireland referred to the Irish committee; they to confer with the officers of the revenue committee who returned a certificate concerning that business, and with Mr. Hawkins, secretary to the Irish committee. 5. Sir Hen. Vane, Lord General, Lieut.-General Earl of Denbigh, Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Scott, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Mr. Purefoy, Sir Jas. Harrington, Sir John Danvers, and Mr. Holland, to be a committee to confer with the chief officers of the army, and such as the Lord General shall appoint, concerning the state of the forces of the army which is to remain in England, and likewise of that which is to go to Ireland, and to consider how a correspondency may be held between them, so that both may be the better enabled to carry on affairs. The committee to meet on Friday next, and the Lord General to have notice. 6. The letter drawn to M. Augier, to demand justice in behalf of those oppressed by M. Cert, approved. 7. Mr. Scott to make a report to-morrow concerning Major Ashton's business. 8. Some proposals to be prepared and brought in by the Lord President, concerning the better keeping of the nation in peace, when the army has gone to Ireland, and the Parliament is adjourned. 9. The two Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to attend next Friday, on a business of very great importance. 11. The mace ordered to be made for the Council of State, to be gilded like that made for the Parliament. 14. The officers of the stores for the Tower, army, navy, and for Ireland, to send in accounts of stores next Friday. 15. Order to be sent to Col. Rich, to march a troop of his regiment to Greenwich and Eltham, where they are to receive directions from the justices for preserving the deer in the parks, and opposing such as come in a violent way to take them. 16. Mr. Frost to be allowed 40s. a day as secretary to the Council his eldest son 20s. a day as his assistant, and for four clerks 26s. 8d. a day, which sums Mr. Frost is to pay out of money allowed for defraying the charges of the Council. [I. 62, pp. 503-505.] July 4., Council of State to the Company of Merchant Adventurers of Whitehall. England, residing in Hamburg. Upon information we heretofore received of the affronts offered to you, and the danger you were in 222 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. IL for your affection and duty to this commonwealth, and the present government thereof, we wrote to the city of Hamburg for redress of injuries, and for your protection there against your and this commonwealth's enemies; and for your better countenance and more general and lasting security, we gave credentials to your deputy to be agent from this commonwealth, with the city of Hamburg. Since then, having received the excuse of the deputy, and his desire to be released of that public charge, and holding it necessary that a public agent should be employed there from this commonwealth, both for the better protection of trade and of the persons of our merchants, now like to receive prejudice and opposition from others there that will pretend to such qualifications, and as the pirates begin to infest the Elbe and find a place of retreat at Gluckstadt, we think it necessary that some other should be qualified with that character; and being informed that it is now about the time when your annual government useth to be settled, we earnestly recommend it to your care that all places of authority and trust among you may be supplied with able persons, and such as are well affected to the present government of this commonwealth, especially the places of deputy and secretary, that they or either of them may be persons fit, both for their affections and ability, to sustain the place of public minister of this commonwealth. If your election be past, and you have not put in men that are fit for that service, you are to recommend such as may be fit to receive a public character, whereby the honour of the commonwealth as well as the flourishing of your trade and safety of your persons may be maintained; and who may have authority to redress the virulencies of those of this nation whose malignancy and disaffection does not cease to vent itself in all manner of obloquies, slanders, and false imputations, whereby they render thLe so misrepresented actions odious to as many as they can so disguise and divulge them unto. For a remedy of all which, wherein your own interest is concerned with that of the State, we expect such an answer from you as will enable us to send credentials to such as are fit for that service. [I. 94, pp. 288, 289.] July 4. Council of State to the Governor and Company of Merchants Whitehall. trading to Hamburg, residing in London. To the same effect as the former portion of the above. [I. 94, pp. 289, 290.] July 4. Council of State to the Army Committee. Several persons Whitehall. having contracted with you for powder, now forbear to bring it in, whereby the army stores in England will be impaired, and the present expedition to Ireland, which is of so great concern, that it cannot wait upon any man's conveniences, will be retarded, and the whole affair endangered. You are to send for those contractors, and require a performance of their contract, and in case of their failing, some course must be taken against them. [I. 94, p. 291.] July 4. Council of State to Capt. Jas. Peacock, Commander-in-Chief of Whitehall. the Northern Squadron, on board the Tiger. There are 15 sail of English merchant ships, laden with corn, &c. at Elsinore, that dare STATE PAPERS. 223 1649. VOL. II. not leave without convoy, as the Irish men-of-war which were lately upon the North coast were lying upon the Reif, waiting their comining homeward. You are to order a ship or two forthwith to look after those Irish frigates, and convoy those merchant ships from Elsinore, and to charge those ships you send not to come under the command of any fort or castle of the King of Denmark, or of any king or state wheresoever they go. [I. 123, p. 80.] July 4. Council of State to Capt. Anth. Sharpe; of the Star, and Capt. Whitehall. Phil. Goose, of the Heart frigates. Rich. Righ, master of the Dragon, has been taken up by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to carry ammunition for Newcastle garrison, is now laden, and wants convoy. You are to take him under your protection, with the Mayflower, the Four Sisters of Boston, the Ann of Boston, and four other vessels laden with merchants' goods for Ipswich, Yarmouth, Lynn, and Boston, and convoy them to their ports, and then repair to Capt. Peacock for further orders. [I. 123, p. 80.] July 4. 34. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners at Chatham. Sittingbourne. Pray hasten the victuals on board the Star, Falcon, Hart, and Elizabeth frigates; the long stay of any of the ships in port is a great prejudice to the State, and officers are glad of an excuse to lie loitering about London; I therefore earnestly request you to hasten the victuals for these frigates. What course have you taken for victualling the Jersey frigate, taken by Capt. Peacock, and the Adventure, now at Yarmouth, for which there was an order from the Council of State? I think Thomas King of Yarmouth would see it done; also give order to Mr. Holt of Portsmouth for the supply of the Charles with victuals, if she puts in there. [1 page.] July 5. Council of State to Mr. Powell of Bristol. You are to take on Whitehall. the ships by the month, and hire them for two months certain, and longer at that rate, if the State has need of them; you and the Custom-house officers to enter into charter party with them, in the name of the Council of State, and we will take care your contracts shall be performed; and upon the return of the particulars will order money to be remitted thither, to give them a month's pay to provide them for the service. They need only provide victuals for their own company, for the soldiers will be otherwise provided. The ships shall enter into pay when they have fallen down to Kingsroad, and are there ready to sail to Milford Haven. Much more shipping than that in your paper will be needed, and some of less burthen; as of 30, 40, or 50 tons; therefore the names of such vessels had better be returned. Take care that water casks be provided at the State's charge, and such a quantity put on board every ship fit to carry horses,-of which number there will be more than you seem to intimate —as shall contain water enough for 10 days at least. For the proportion of horse they can carry, pails are also to be provided, to water the horses aboard, and rings to tie them to the ship's side, and slings to ship them with. Return the particulars of your charges therein, and we will give order for satisfaction. We have written to the mayor and aldermen of Bristol to assist you in making 224 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. the contracts with the seamen, and compelling obedience if any shall be found refractory, and also in execution of all our orders. [I. 94, pp. 283, 284.] July 5. Council of State to the Justices of Peace for Berkshire. By the Whitehall. enclosed affidavit you will see what has been presented to us both as to the matter of fact and the persons offending; you are to issue warrants for their apprehension and examination, and have them proceeded against. [I. 94, p. 284.] July 5. Council of State to the Justices of the Peace for county Somerset. Whitehall. By the enclosed information of the misdemeanors of some disaffected persons in your county, you may see both the offence and persons offending; you are to issue warrants for their apprehension and examination, and to take care that they be proceeded against, and return their examinations to us. [I. 94, p. 285.] July 5. The Council of State to the Mayor and Aldermen of Bristol. We Whitehall. have ordered Jas. Powell to take up some ships in that port, and others of those ports, for transport of forces to Ireland and to make some other preparations in order thereto. We desire you to notice him as employed by us for those public services, and give him all assistance he shall need. [I. 94, p. 290.] July 5. Council of State to Capt. Chas. Thorowgood. You are to convoy Whitehall. three vessels laden at Portsmouth with timber, &c., for fortifying Pendennis Castle to Falmouth Harbour, and then repair to the Commander-in-Chief of the West Coast for orders. [I. 123, p. 81.] July 5. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Brandley. The Constant Warwick Deal. having come into Portsmouth, I have ordered her this way, and you are to go westward in her room, taking with you the several convoys upon the western coast, which you mentioned in your letter to me, and when delivered of them, you are to apply to Capt. Harrison for further orders. [I. 123, p. 80.] July 5. Co]. Edw. Pophamn to Capt. Thorowgood. I received yours from Portsmouth just as I was leaving London. As soon as you have dispatched at Portsmouth, wherein I desire no time may be lost, hasten to me to the Downs for further orders. [I. 123, p. 81.] July 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Jno. Danvers, Mr. Purefoy, Mr. Scott, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be added to the Committee for drawing up a declaration upon the Scottish letter to the Parliament. 2. Mr. Scott's report in the case of Sir Adam Loftus referred to the Irish Committee, who are to bring them what may form the ground of a report to Parliament. 3. Sir Fras. Willoughby's business referred to the Irish Committee. 5. Francis Smith to ship 300 quarters of rye, and 100 quarters of wheat to Sir Chas. Coote, for the garrison at Derry. STATE PAPERS. 225 1649. VOL. II. July 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6, 7. To report to the House that 1,0001. ought to be allowed to the Countess of Kent, in respect of the demolishing of Gooderich Castle, to be paid out of the revenue. 8. The business of Lieutenant Col. Roseworme, as to the payment of his arrears, to be recommended to the Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire, and the town of Manchester, to be written to, to pay him the arrears of his annuity allowed by the town for his good service there. 11. To write Mr. Gaywood, woodward in the New Forest, taking notice of his good service in dispatching the timber ordered for the garrisons in the West, under Sir Hardress Waller. 12. Warrant to be issued to Mr. Hildsley, to take 301. worth of fire-wood, and 301. worth of lop, to defray the carriage of the said timber. 13. The Attorney-General to attend the Council next Monday, on matters of great concernment. [I. 62, pp 511, 512.] July 6. 35. Declaration that, by a late Act of Parliament [of Scotland, of 7 March], it was ordered that an additional excise should be put upon wines, viz., 8d. upon the pint on French, and 16d. on sack, for two years, from Nov. 1, 1649, to Nov. 1, 1651; as this excise is not yet farmed, the Parliament offers it to those who will give the most for it. The duty to be applied towards payment of the sums owing by the public to Sir Jas. Stewart of Kirkfield, provost of Edinburgh, and Sir John Smith of Grottall, in equal shares; in case either of them shall offer most for such excise, he shall give security for payment of half to the other: if any other take the same, a like security shall be taken in their names for the whole, but the pro ceeds are to be applied to no other use. In case commerce is stopped by pirates or enemies, whereby ships cannot go abroad to procure wine, and the said excise is not farmed, then other allowances are to be made them out of the petty excises, and privileges of the burgh of Edinburgh, not already disposed of for the works at Leith, as also out of the excise of Midlothian and East Lothian. Signed by the Earl of Loudoun, chancellor. [1 page.] July 6. 36. Another paper to the same effect, damaged. [4 page.] Edinburgh. July 7. Order in Parliament-upon presentation of a list of 18 officers who have deserted Lord Inchiquin, and are now engaged for the present service of Ireland, but are retarded because, though their accounts being long since stated and approved, they are not yet reported, and the officers are thus disabled from supplying themselves with necessaries to attend the Lord Lieutenant-that the Council of State order such a sum as they think fit to be paid to such persons as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland shall appoint, to be distributed amongst such officers; such sum not to exceed 1,0001.* [L. 87, p. 75.] * The sums claimed by the said officers amounted to 4,2181. 11s.-ED. 35077. p 226 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 7. 37. Order in Parliament that 2001. be paid to Sir James Barry, upon account, out of moneys coming in upon the ordinances of 13 Jan. 1647-8 and 5 June 1648, for raising 50,0001. for Ireland; receipted. [1 page.] July 7. Council of State to James Powell, at Bristol. Among other ships Whitehall. stayed by you, is one called the Alexander, laden and bound for London; it was not our intention that any ship laden and bound upon any voyage should be taken up, conceiving it to be a great prejudice so to interrupt any man's particular trade. If you find the fact agrees with the petition of the proprietors, you are to discharge the ship, and take up some other not so particularly engaged. [I. 94, p. 292.] ' July 7. Council of State to the Army Committee. The powder contracted Whitehall for, for the service of Ireland, is not brought in, which is a very great and unanswerable disservice. Let provision be made for a supply of that defect, which is of so dangerous a consequence; the ships are ready to take it in, and other provisions are laden, that will be in danger of spoiling by long lying on board, but that will be less than the imminent danger of the loss of Ireland by such a breach of contract. [I. 94, p. 293.] July 7. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. We sent to you to Whitehall. certify the state of a wreck in the Isle of Wight, and what commissions you had given concerning it, and what proceedings had been taken thereupon; but having had no reply, we again desire the account. [I. 94, p. 294.] July 7. Council of State to Capt. Sharpe of the Star, and to Capt. Phil. Whitehall. Goose of the Hart frigates. In addition to your lately received orders, you are also to take into protection the Mary of Hull, laden with merchants' goods, now in the Thames, bound for Hull, and all such other ships as desire your convoy northward, provided they be ready to go with you; convoy them to their desired ports, unless you meet with Capt. Peacock, when you are to leave the convoying to him, and follow his orders. [I. 123, p. 81.] July 8. 38. Col. Rich. Deane to Peter Pett. The bell belonging to the Charles being broken, you are to procure a new one, and send it by Capt. Wildy of the Hector, to the Charles near Dartmouth. [4 page.] July 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To report to the House that the Council find, upon dispatching the provisions for Ireland, that there is a great want of powder, and that it will not be possible to supply the necessity of the commonwealth, unless the manufacture of saltpetre is set on foot in England, and the House is therefore desired to think of some course for its being done. 2. Particulars of the wants of the generals of the fleet before Kinsale to be sent to the Navy Commissioners, who are to supply them. STATE PAPERS. 227 1649. VOL. I. July 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. Mr. Frost to treat with Mr. Cardwell for powder, and make it sure to him. 5. Also with Mr. Clutterbuck for his powder. 6. The guns at Gloucester belonging to the train, which were at Pembroke Castle, to be delivered up for the Irish service. 7. The Committee formerly appointed to confer with the officers of the army, concerning the state and station of the army in England, to treat with them to-morrow, upon their proposals, and the Lord General to attend. Sir Wmn. Masham added to the Committee. 8. The petition of -, whose husband was slain in the Increase frigate, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 9. The draft of a declaration concerning the letter from Scotland to be re-read next Thursday. 10. Mr. Scott to have 2001. quarterly for managing the Intelligence, from Midsummer last, and 2001. presently advanced, and also to be furnished with necessaries for carrying on the work. 12. To report to the House that the Act for the sale of the King's parks, for securing the soldiers' arrears, ought to be speedily passed, it being of very great importance. [I. 62, pp. 514-516.] July 9. Council of State to the Navy Committee. On consideration of Whitehall. letters from the generals at sea, we think the 3,2501., part of the 5,0001. appointed for victualling the fleet in the Irish seas, should be sent to Col. Deane, and we have appointed Capt. Badiley to receive it here from Sir Hen. Vane, and convoy it into the Downs to Col. Popham, who is to send it to Col. Deane; Col. Popham is to send up a receipt to Sir Hen. Vane, and he to deliver back that given by Capt. Badiley. Order the dispatch of this money, that the navy may be supplied, and the treasurers discharged. [I. 94, p. 295.] July 9. 39. Petition of Sir Jno. Smith to the Parliament [of Scotland] for payment of money advanced for public service, being to the same effect as his petition of June 29, 1649. [1 sheet.] July 10. Order in Parliament-upon report of Sir Wm. Armyne from the Council of State as to the want of powder for Ireland, and the impossibility to supply it unless the manufacture of saltpetre be set on foot; also that the Act for the sale of the King's parks for security of the soldiers' arrears should be speedily passed; also that the 100,0001. of the pay of the soldiers here, who are to go to Ireland be forthwith provided-that it be referred back to the Council of State to consider some fit way for providing saltpetre. July 10. Order in Parliament that the Council of State make sale of the Hunter dogger boat to the best advantage. [I. 87, p. 76.] July 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. The declaration for vindicating the Parliament from the aspersions of the Scots' letters to be reported to the House by Mr. Purefoy, next Thursday. 228 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. To write the Committee for the public houses to fit up Somerset House for head quarters. 6. Sir Joseph Seymour to be exchanged for Capt. Thomas. 7, 8. To report to the House that-after consultation with the Lord General and officers of the army, as to a moving body of horse and foot out of the forces now in England, to take the field when necessary - the Council think the foot regiments ought to be made up to 1,200, the single companies to 120, and the troop of horse to 100, but for such time only as is necessary for the safety of the commonwealth. Also, in order that the foot regiments in the garrisons at Oxford, Hereford, Yarmouth, in the West, &c., may be free and in readiness to take the field, the Council should be authorised to give commissions for raising such regiments of volunteers, near such garrisons and places, if necessary, which forces are not to expect pay but when employed in service, and are to be in readiness to join the marching forces, or to be put in garrisons, as the Lord General shall think fit, or as they be ordered by the Parliament or Council of State. [I. 62, pp. 517, 518.] July 10. Council of State to Capt. Wm. Knipe, John Sawrey, and Geo. Whitehall. Toulnson. The governor of Lancaster Castle has given no obedience to our order to send the arms and ammunition there to Liverpool. We have now required him to deliver them to you forthwith, and desire you to take order that all the arms and ammunition be sent to Liverpool, and delivered to the governor there; the charge to be paid by what shall arise out of the materials of the castle to be demolished; if you shall find the governor still refractory, you are to certify the same to us, that order may be taken with him. [L 94, p. 295.] July 10. Council of State to Mr. Walley. You know of what concernment Whitehall. to this commonwealth the town of Derry is, and how necessary that it should be well supplied with victuals and ammunition; let the 30 barrels of powder sent from Stafford to Chester be sent away to Derry, and also match; and let 10 tons of cheese be bought and sent thither. We have appointed 400 quarters of wheat and rye to be sent from hence, with clothes and money, &c.; let the ships that carry the provisions to Derry be ballasted with coals for the use of that place. [I. 94, p. 296.] July 10. Council of State to the Governor of Lancaster Castle. We ordered Whitehall. you to remove the arms and ammunition in the castle to Liverpool, but as yet there has been no obedience, we have given directions to those who will take care it is done, and you are hereby required to deliver up the arms, &c. to the committee appointed for demolishing the castle, to be disposed of by them, according to directions from us. [I. 94, p. 296.] July 10. Council of State to the Attorney-General. In pursuance of the Whitehall. order of the House, we have examined the indenture for the Mint. STATE PAPERS. 229 1649. VOL. II. and the schedule of the names of the officers annexed thereto, of all which we approve, and authorise you to pass the same under the Great Seal. [L. 94, p. 298.] July 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 5. The deer in the several parks belonging to the late King (except in parks reserved for the use of the State), are not to be accounted as part of the 10,0001. worth of the goods to be set out for the use of the State. 6. Lieut.-Col. Raymond to march to Chester with his company. 7. Major-Gen. Skippon to be added to the committee who are to consult with the Lord General and his officers, about the forces to continue here, and to attend the committee to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. 8. The petition of Marie Million and Margaret Wood, on behalf of their husbands, prisoners [referred]. 10. In pursuance of an order of the House, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland is to be allowed, from the date of his patent, 101. a day as General of the Forces of Ireland, during his continuance in England; from the time of his arrival in Ireland, he is to receive, as general of the forces there, 2,0001. per quarter, which is not to be understood as any of the salary which by his patent he is entitled to receive; 3,0001. is to be immediately advanced to him for his transportation, and furnishing himself with provisions. [I. 62, pp. 519, 520.] July 12. Council of State to Capt. Robert Nixon of the Fellowship. There are O10 vessels now in the Thames, all strangers' bottoms, hired by Thos. Smith, merchant of London, and bound for the Texel. As soon as you have got a fit number of merchants' ships to be convoyed to Holland, you are to take these 10 vessels, so far as their course lies with yours; and at your return, to make inquiry at the Meuse and Rotterdam, for the Justice of Staveren, and the Patience of Dantzic, both laden with hemp for the State, and convoy them to the Thames. [L. 123, p. 82.] July 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Martin and Alderman Pennington to confer with Messrs. Moyle and Carey concerning the names given in by Sir Hardress Waller, as fit for justices of the peace in co. Cornwall: viz., James Erisey, Capt. Fras. Langden, Jno. Chatty, Jacob Daniel, Rich. Lobb, and Jno. Jago. 3. The petition of the inhabitants of the parish of St. Martin's, concerning the sewer through Hartshorn Alley, to be laid by, as not proper for the Council. 4. The ordnance officers to certify whether the five barrels of powder and four of bullet intimated in Mr. Watson's petition were spent, and why they do not allow him for them. 5, 6. To report to the House that the Council think 4,1281. should be paid to Sir Adam Loftus, with interest from the time of its disbursement. 230 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. To report to the House that some consideration ought to be had of Sir Adam Loftus, as his office is disposed of, and was unprofitable while he held it. 9. The petition of Col. Hungerford referred to the Irish Committee. 10. To inform Sir Fras. Willoughby that the Council cannot meddle with his petition. 11, 12. The garrisons of Oxford and Yarmouth to be reduced to citadels. 16, 17. Kenilworth and Tamworth Castles' to be forthwith demolished. 18. Scarborough Castle to be demolished, and a work built in the place where the platform now stands, for securing the harbour. 19. Aberystwith garrison to be disgarrisoned. 21. The consideration of Halton Castle, co. Chester, referred to a committee of the Council of State, who are to confer with the officers of the army. 23. The Irish Committee to state the value of the public stores to be furnished, according to a note from the Committee of the Council, and out of what fund the money may be had, and what time may be gained for payment of it. [I. 62, pp. 524-528.] July 13. 40. John Smith to the Navy Commissioners. As there are divers ships to be built, being requested by Col. William Willoughby to give in my propositions, I would serve in all the ironwork above a tenpenny nail, with the carriage, &c. except grumnmage and staples, cagements, locks, and hinges, after the rate of 34s. per cwt., all good Spanish iron, provided I may have, 1. an imprest of four or five ton of iron to be sent to Portsmouth, and I to pay and set it out in the work; 2. the privilege of a smith's forge, with the provisions in the State's yard at Portsmouth; 3. that when my bill comes to 1001., I may have 501. imprest; and 'when the next comes to 1001. 501. more, and so upon every bill, the last to be paid within two months after giving in the last bill; if longer credit, then interest at 8 per cent. [I page.] July 14. 41. Order in Parliament that Col. Rich and 19 others named be added to the committee touching the officers of the Court of Wards. [Copy, 1 page.] July 14. Council of State to the Militia of the Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Whitehall. Westminster, and London. The enemies of this commonwealth will, with restless diligence, seek all opportunities to involve us in a new war, and to that end endeavour to heighten every discontent, to comply with every interest, to work upon particular weakness, and take advantage of a general remissness and negligence, either of proceeding against them, or providing for our security, as by all rules of prudence we ought to do. The numerous army we have hitherto had has discouraged their appearance, yet they are not without their designs, the execution whereof they defer until part STATE PAPERS. 231 1649. VOL. II. of the army which is now upon the point of embarking be sent into Ireland. We have held it necessary to see the state of all the militias and forces in this nation, and to have them all in such a posture that the knowledge of their strength and faithfulness might discourage all attempts in their enemies, and that, if occasion be, they may be ready in all places to secure themselves, if the standing army be necessitated to march against the enemy attempting upon us in any other place. The greatness of London and parts adjacent, and the universal concourse thereto give the greatest opportunity to the enemies from all places,-besides those too many of the inhabitants here,- to meet and design, and make preparations with the least suspicion, and so put these places in the greater danger. We therefore hope that you have been proportionably diligent to put the military commands within your jurisdiction into the hands of men of unsuspected fidelity to the present government, and that you have formed your companies and regiments, and have them in readiness for your own safety, and also for the defence of the Parliament and of this Council, upon any emergency requiring the absence of their own guards. What remains to be done therein we desire may be completed with expedition, and if you meet with any obstruction, certify us, that a course may be taken for its removal; meantime we require a return of the present state of your forces. [I. 94, pp. 298-300.] July 14. Council of State to the Governors of Liverpool and Shrewsbury. Whitehall. There being a great part of the army now ready to be sent to Ireland, we have held it necessary to put the rest into fit posture to prevent or suppress any attempts of the malignant party, for raising new troubles or another war; therefore as few garrisons should be kept as may be, that the forces be not taken up by them, and such places as are not necessary to garrisons should be made so untenable as neither to encourage the inhabitants to a defection, nor the enemy from without to a design upon them. Where the consequence of a place requires the continuance of a garrison, it should be reduced to such a state that it may be kept with a few men. We have determined that in some places citadels shall be built, wherein a garrison shall be lodged, and we are of opinion, having consulted herein with the officers of the army, that the castles at Shrewsbury and Liverpool, being repaired by advice of a skilful engineer, may be kept by a small number of men, in proportion to what the town can be kept by, and'yet be able to preserve the towns from surprise, which no enemy will attempt when he shall find that he cannot be able to continue in it. Send us your opinion herein forthwith. [I. 94, pp. 300, 301.] July 14. Council of State to [the Governors of] Northampton, Lichfield, Whitehall. and Coventry. We expect there will still be attempts by the enemies to raise new troubles among us, and it is a principal encouragement to them when they find places of some strength, and 232 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. I. in themselves tenable, so slenderly guarded as to be subject to surprise. To garrison well all places of that condition in England were to employ more forces than the commonwealth can bear the burden of, as the army should be always in a marching posture, to prevent or suppress insurrections; and should any place of strength be surprised, it would either detain the army to reduce it, while in other places the enemy may raise an army, or else by neglecting it, inconvenience would grow there. You know how much Colchester lost by having a strengh of walls and no garrison to keep them, and beside the ruin of the town, what a vast charge it was to the nation to reduce it, and how extremely the adjacent counties suffered by the lying there of the army at the siege. Among many places which may run the same danger is your town; as a sufficient garrison cannot be maintained there to defend the place as it now is, we offer to your consideration whether to have it dismantled, so far as to make it untenable by an enemy, who in that case will not attempt what he cannot hold, or to have a citadel raised in some fit place, that may be kept by a few men, at no great charge, and yet keep the town from surprise. We leave the election to you, and desire your resolution forthwith. [I. 94, pp. 301-303.] July 14. Council of State to Sir William Constable. Similar preamble. Whitehall. As Gloucester stands upon so considerable a pass, and therefore cannot be left without a garrison, it is conceived by the officers of the army that it may be kept by some good fort or citadel to be raised in some fit place of the town. Before we send down an engineer thither for putting it in execution, as we have appointed to Yarmouth and Oxford, we desire your opinion, whether there may not be such a citadel as may keep the town safe, and be kept itself by 200 men. [I. 94, pp. 303, 304.] July 14. Council of State to the Committees and Governors of Garrisons. Whitehall. We have considered of what consequence it is that there be a sufficient store of arms and ammunition laid by us in magazines, and what is necessary for a sufficient store; but we cannot give order to complete it until we know what there is already in the several counties and garrisons. Make diligent inquiry within your county and garrisons, what arms for horse and foot, and ammunition there are, the particular species and quantity, what belongs to the general or public stores, and what to your county, and fail not to send a return within 28 days, that we may give order to provide so much more as shall supply the quantity which we judge necessary. [I. 94, p. 304.] July 16. Order in Parliament, upon a letter from Kinsale, that the Council of State take course for the safe custody of the pirate Capt. Francis Darcy, if they find him a person fit to be secured. July 16. Order in Parliament that letters from York be referred to the Council of State, to take such course that the actors in the abuse expressed therein may be punished, and the business settled for the security of the county and city. [I. 87, p. 77.] STATE PAPERS. 233 1649. VOL. II. July 16. 42. Order in Parliament-upon report by Col. Fleetwood from the committee touching the office of Col. Downes, as auditor of the Duchy of Cornwall-that the Colonel have 3,0001. allowed him for such office, and that 1,5001. thereof be charged upon the King, Queen, and Prince's goods, and paid to him out of the money first raised by the sale thereof; receipted. [1 page.] July 16. 43. Order in Parliament that the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall consider of some provision to be made for Theodore Hake, similar to what they are to do for Mr. Owen, Peter du Molin, Samuel Hartlib, Peter Sterry, and Thos. Foxley. [2 page.] July 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Sir H. Vane and Sir Wm. Armyne to be a committee to confer with Sir Wm. Allenson, about the riots at York. 4. To report to the House that several sums have been charged both by the committee at Derby House and by the Council of State, upon the 50,0001., to be raised out of the lands of delinquents, for satisfaction of contracts made for the service of Ireland; and that, as the House has since given order for certain weekly payments out of the same money, if the latter payments begin before the former are settled, it will be a breach of the public credit. 5. Mr. Frost to confer with Sir Adam Loftus about the debt due to Mr. Hutchinson of Dublin. 6. Capt. Stephen Rich's desire to be employed with his ship in the service to be represented to the generals of the fleet. 7. The warrant authorising the search of the foreign packets, as intelligence may be given, approved, and sent. 8. Mr. Verney's propositions referred to Mr. Scott and Sir William Masham. 9. The papers concerning Capt. Thelwall's business referred to the Irish Committee. 14. Darcy to be brought up to the Council in custody. 15. To acquaint the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland that some of Col. Reynolds' troopers have deserted, and committed outrages in the country, for which some are apprehended and secured at Wexford, and to desire that some of them may be made exemplary. 16. Mr. Randolph to be continued as clerk of the papers at Whitehall, at a pension of 801. a year, from Midsummer last, and Mr. Milton to have an inspection into that office. 21. The Committee for Foreign Alliances and Treaties to be revived, and Mr. Scott added to it. 23. 1001. to be advanced to Col. Hungerford on account of his arrears, in consideration whereof he is to carry over, free of charge, 40 new armed men to Ireland, to recruit his company, but to be credited for the arms. 24. Col. Hungerford to indemnify Mr. Frost for the action for which the Colonel was placed in the Gatehouse. [I. 62,pp. 531-535.] July 16. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. It much concerns the Whitehall. welfare of this commonwealth that all the powder brought into the Tower should be strong, and such as will keep; we therefore re 234 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. quire you to take special care that all such as you receive into your stores bears the full and usual proof of the Tower. [I. 94, p. 305.] July 16. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We desire you to reimburse Whitehall. Capt. Edw. Piers 291. 7s. 6d. for quarter of men raised by him, and since transported to Ireland. [I. 94, p. 306.] July 16. Council of State to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen of Whitehall. London. Several regiments of horse, and two of foot, appointed for the safety of the Parliament and city, having their pay assigned on the city, can get no part of it, and the soldiers, having no other maintenance, are obliged to take free quarter, which has been a great grievance in many places, though the city has not felt the burden of it, and it may be of greater charge and worse consequence if not prevented. We therefore earnestly beg that they may have their pay at once, as free quarter " might grow to greater inconveniences than perhaps may be in our power to prevent." [I. 94, p. 306.] July 16. Council of State to Geo. Deakins, captain of the 10th Whelp, or Whitehall. to the captain of the first ship bound northwards. You are to convoy several vessels now in the Thames, laden with merchants' goods for Hull and Whitby, to their several ports, and upon your return, use your best endeavour to free those parts from the sea rovers, and then repair to your former station. [I. 123, p. 83.] July 16. 44. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. I have apHappyEntrance,pointed Capt. Seaman to command the Adventure prize, to be fitted Downs. out from Yarmouth, and for expediting that business, I have ordered him to repair thither. Tell him whom you have ordered to fit her out that he may know to whom to apply. Do you still intend to fit out the St. George and Unicorn, and what forwardness are they in, so that I may appoint captains? I have appointed Capt. Gilson as master of the St. George, and Capt. Constable of the Unicorn. [1 page.] July 17. Order in Parliament-upon report of Mr. Scott from the Council of State of their having had a consultation with the Lord General and officers of the army, as to a moving body of horse and foot, to be taken out of the force remaining in England, to take the field upon occasion-that there be added to the present establishment of the army, when the Council of State shall see cause, [enough] to make up the regiments of foot 1,200, the several single companies 120, and the troops of horse 100, for such time only as the Council of State shall find the safety of the commonwealth to necessitate the same. That the regiments of foot in the garrisons of Oxford, Hereford, Yarmouth, the West, &c., take the field on occasion; and the Council of State give commissions for raising volunteers near those garrisons when necessary, to be paid only when on service, and to join the marching forces, or be put in garrison, as the Lord General shall direct. [I. 87, pp. 77, 78.] STATE PAPERS. 235 1649. VOL. I. July 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. To inform Sir Arthur Blundell, in reply to his petition, that it is no business of the Council to take notice of arrears. 5. The care of replenishing the stores in the castles at the Isle of Wight referred to Sir Gilbert Pickering, " to offer to the committee appointed to treat with the army," and the survey lately taken to be submitted to them. 6. The said committee to meet on Saturday morning next by 7 o'clock. 9. The petition of Mr. Wainwright referred to the Admiralty Judges. 11. To write the Admiralty Judges, enclosing the narrative of the Netherlands Ambassador concerning the ship commanded by Capt. Tas, and request them to use all expedition to determine the business. 12. Lieut.-Col. Jackson's charges to be defrayed by the Council. 13. The letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and MajorGen. Ireton referred to the Irish Committee. 14. The business of Jno. Toiles and Hen. Northup, both of Croydon, county Surrey, referred to the Committee of Sequestrations sitting at Kingston. ] 5. The business of the sword blades now referred to two other justices of the peace of Middlesex, living near Hounslow Heath. [I. 62, pp. 536, 537.] July 17. Council of State to the York Committee. Your letters to the Whitehall. House, of the mutinous disorders of some of the soldiers at York towards the committee there, have been referred to us to see the offenders punished, and we have written to Major-General Lambert, or in his absence to the commander-in-chief there, and have enclosed the letter to you, that you may deliver it, as also a copy, that you may see what care has been taken here in that affair. [1. 94, p. 307.] July 17. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Colonel Hungerford says the Whitehall. men carried over by Capt. Croxton for supply of his regiment were armed at his charge. As he should be reimbursed therefor, we desire you to pay him 0ls. for each musket and bandoleer, when he calls upon you for it. [I. 94, p. 308.] July 17. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. We send the enclosed Whitehall. from Morlaix, and from Capt. Sexby at Portland, that what is therein desired may be performed, so far as may stand with the general good. Knowing the great diligence of all the commanders at sea, we doubt not that, when they know what parts are infested with pickeroons, they will endeavour to clear the seas of them. The Garland and Nonsuch frigates have lately taken a frigate of Rupert's fleet, the Sta. Tresera (Teresa?), Fras. Darcy, an Irishman, captain, and Sir Hugh Windham, his lieutenant; Col. Legge was also on board. We desire that Darcy be safely sent up, being a very dangerous person, unless you find him a person in such a condition that be may receive justice there, without the trouble of sending him up. [I. 94, p. 308.] 236 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 17. Council of State to Col. Duckenfield. Lieut.-Col. Ryves, one of Whitehall. the prisoners sent from Dublin by Col. Jones, petitions for his liberty, which he may have, on condition that he returns to Ireland, and remains ready to answer to what shall be objected against him, when called for anytime within a year, and that he does no disservice to the present government; upon his entering into recognizances, with security for 5001., you may discharge him. [Vol. 115,pp. 309, 310.] July 17. Council of State to Capt. Cox. We desire you to convoy a ship Whitehall. at Hull, laden with arms and ammunition for Ireland, to the Downs, and deliver her to Col. Popham or the commander of the squadron there, who shall give her a convoy on the rest of her voyage. [I. 94, p. 310.] July 17. Council of State to Colonel Overton, Governor of Hull. We Whitehall. have ordered Capt. Cox to convoy the ship laden with ammunition, to the Downs, and the commander of the squadron there to convoy her to Milford Haven. As to the fortifications, we enclose a particular of what was proposed when that money was appointed; say what has been done therein, and upon a certificate of the state of those works, and an account how the last money ordered for repair of the fortifications has been expended, further provision shall be made for that purpose. We hear that use has been made of the manor house, and the yards and places appertaining thereto, for the magazine, since that town has been a garrison, which manor house, &c. belong to the town, and they have great occasion to use it. Now as the quantities of provisions of the magazine are lessened, we desire that the said house, &c. may be delivered to the town. [I. 94, p. 311.] July 17. Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Several Whitehall. soldiers of Colonel Reynolds' regiment have run from their colours, and committed outrages in the country, for which some are apprehended, and are in custody at Wrexham. Some of those who apprehended them, being of Col. Jones's troop, are wounded, and one, it is said, mortally. Order should be given to make some of them exemplary, both to prevent the like deserting of colours, and the like outrages and oppressions of the country. The corn is laden in the Thames, and most of the munition. The ship at Hull is also laden, and we have appointed a convoy for her to Milford Haven, where she is to expect your orders. [I. 94, p. 313.1 July 17. Council of State to John Ramsden, Mayor of Hull. We have Whitehall. your letters and invoice, and have written to Capt. Cox to convoy the ship to the Downs, and then return to his former orders, being unwilling to draw him further from the necessary guard of those seas. Thanks for your care of this dispatch, and your assistance to Mr. Cobham; credit shall be given for your bill. [I. 94, pp. 313, 314. 2 copies.1 July 17. Council of State to Col. Popham. You are to convoy a ship Whitehall. laden with arms and ammunition at Hull, from the Downs to Mil STATE PAPERS. 237 1649. VOL. II. ford Haven, there to receive orders from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. [I. 94, p. 313.] July 17. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. There are some few Whitehall. things necessary for the train now about to be sent away for the service of Ireland, which cannot be presently had but out of the navy stores. We therefore desire that they be forthwith delivered to Capt. Tomlins, comptroller of the train; tell us what the said provisions may be bought for, and we will issue a warrant for the amount, to refurnish the stores. Annexing, i. List of the cannon and implements appertaining to them, required. [I. 94, p. 318.] July 17. Council of State to the Lord General. By several letters from Whitehall. York of 30 June and 9 and 14 July, the Parliament has been informed of some great disorders committed by the soldiers there, the redress whereof, and punishment of the malefactors, is referred to our care. We have written at large to Major-General Lambert, and sent you copies of the informations to the House, and desire you to order due proceeding against those that continue in service-whereby they are subject to the martial law-if any of them shall be found guilty of these mutinous courses, tending to the contempt of authority and trampling of discipline under foot, and giving so much discontent to the people, and advantage to the enemies of the commonwealth. For such as are reduced, and so not subject to martial discipline, we have desired Major-General Lambert to assist in their apprehension, that they may be proceeded against at the assizes. [I. 94, p. 319.] July 17. Council of State to Major-General Lambert. The disorders conmWhitehall. mitted by the soldiers about York must be much to your own distaste, that authority should thus be vilified and trampled under foot by the soldiers; if there be not present course taken that the authors of such insolencies be brought to punishment, and the like prevented in other places, there will be an end of the peace and happiness of this nation, and all will fall under the lawless will of disorderly men. Let thorough inquiry be made after the actors in those disorders, of whom you may be informed by the committee at York, and let the offenders be put into safe custody; if they be such as are not disbanded, and are therefore still uinder the power of martial law, they must be proceeded with according to the rules thereof. But if they be disbanded, you are to have them apprehended and committed to the county gaol, and proceeded against next assizes. Special care should be had to inquire into the promoters of those riots; they are probably fomented by some that lay these disorders as a foundation to greater, which will certainly break out, if not prevented by the effectual and exemplary punishment of these. For what is pretended by these mutinous soldiers of want of money, we conceive there was care had to furnish it for their disbanding out of the public treasure. Let discipline be put in execu 238 DOMESTIC 1 649. VOL. II. tion towards the soldiers, and give all assistance for bringing to justice any perturbers of the peace who are not subject to martial law. [I. 94, pp. 320, 321.] July 18. 45. Order in Parliament,-Mr. Love having reported, from the committee for Advance of money, the delinquency of Mr. Abbot, registrar of the Prerogative Court, in removing his office to Oxford, and sending 5001. and some horses to the King at Oxford,-that Messrs. Oldsworth and Parker be commended to that place, that a joint patent be passed accordingly, and that Abbot be sequestered as a delinquent. Order that the committee for probate of wills, administration of marriages, and divorce be revived; and that the Lords Commissioners for the Great Sea], and 26 others named be added to the committee, who are to meet in the Queen's Court to-morrow, the care whereof is committed to Sir Peter Wentworth and Miles Corbett. They are to consider how to prevent clandestine marriages, and prepare an Act. [Copy, 2 pages. Noted as having been examined with the original 14 June 1651, and sworn 3 May 1653.] July 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The men enlisted by the serjeant-at-arms as a guard for the Council to be discharged, as it is not the Council's intention to have any such guard. [Vol. II., No. 46.] 2. Mr. Frost to answer Mr. Powell's letter from Bristol. 4. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Sir Wm. Masham to acquaint the Navy Committee that the Council is forced, in regard of the pressing occasions for Ireland, to put a stop upon the paying out of any further money upon the third part of the Treasury for deans and chapters' lands assigned to that service, until 100,0001. is paid out of that treasury, or out of any other money which can be procured for the Irish expedition; but that this postponing of the payment of the navy's third part shall not prejudice the affairs thereof, as provision shall be made from other sources for supplying their exigencies. 5. William Rowe, Scout-master General to the Army, is to go with the letter to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and receive instructions from Mr. Scott. 6. To report to the House that the Council thinks Col. Lambert's horse regiment should not go to Ireland. 7. The army officers to confer with the Committee of the Council to-morrow, about the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's proposition as to reducing the troops to 70. 8. The business of the Santa Clara to be taken next Wednesday, and the Spanish ambassador to be sent to, as to whether he will offer any further evidence. 9. To report to the House the letter from Plymouth of the 12th inst., as to prisoners taken at sea and brought to England, also that an Act has been prepared for punishing revolted seamen, and to move them to pass it. [I. 62, pp. 540-542.] t STATE PAPERS. 239 1649. VOL. II. July 18. Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. You want Whitehall. 100,0001. for the service of Ireland. We know the great consequence of the expeditious carrying on of this service, and have put it forward all we can. For supply there is 30,0001. at the Excise that will be ready the beginning of next week, and for the rest, there has been a proposition made to the Council, by some who manage the Irish affairs, that out of two third parts of the deans and chapters' lands,-viz., that appointed for Ireland and that for the navy,-there should be no money paid but to the supply of the 70,0001. until it be all paid. If you judge this way sufficient, we will order the said 70,0001. to be so paid, although the affairs of the navy will suffer prejudice by it. The ships that take in victuals are laden, and the ammunition is almost all taken in, and when that is finished, there shall be no diligence wanting to dispatch them. The victuals now laden are wheat, biscuit, and cheese, value 10,0001., which, being for the use of the soldiers, should be accounted part of that 100,0001. [I. 94, pp. 322, 323.] July 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. A letter and instructions to be sent to the ambassador at Constantinople, to procure from the Grand Seignior for Mr. Browne the commands usually given to agents and consuls. 2. Lieut.-Col. Raymond's petition referred to the Committee for Irish affairs. 3. The matter represented by some gentlemen of Kent to be reported to the House. Also, 4. The Act for settling the judge of the Cinque Ports. 5. The House to be moved to consider to-morrow the Act for removing obstructions in the bringing in of money to the treasury of deans and chapters' lands, now in the hands of iMr. Guarland, the affairs of the commonwealth being very urgent for money. 6. Col. Willoughby's petition to be reported to the House by Alderman Pennington, that something may be done for his relief. 7. Mr. Sterry appointed preacher to the Council, and to have lodgings assigned him at Whitehall. 8. The serjeant [at-arms] to see that lodgings are provided for the Commissioners of the Great Seal in Whitehall, as also for the rest of the Council. 11. Mr. Pennington to attend on Thursday the 26th, concerning Col. Mydhope's business. 13. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Holland, and Alderman Pennington to be a committee to confer with the trustees for sale of the late King's goods. 14. The same committee to consider what of such goods should be reserved for the use of the Council, according to the order of the House. 15. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Sir Wm. Masham to be a committee for further examining Sir Martin Sandys. 16. The registrar of the committee at Goldsmiths Hall to certify at what sum Sir Martin Sandys compounded, and whether he has prosecuted his composition with effect. 240 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 17. The papers given in by the Secretary of the Dutch ambassador from his master to be sent to Dr. Walker, who is to consult the judges of the Admiralty, and return their opinion upon the whole matter on Saturday next, and more particularly upon the murder and robbery. [I. 62, pp. 543-545.] July 19. Admiralty Committee to the Admiralty Judges. Several petitions Whitehall. have been presented to this Committee by Capt. Rich. Willoughby, and the seamen's wives whose husbands were upon the ship Phoenix under him, and likewise a petition of those seamen's wives whose husbands are upon the Tiger frigate, now at sea, under command of Capt. Peacock. We refer these petitions to you, Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty Court, and Mr. Budd, proctor. [I. 123, p. 84.] July 19. 47. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Col. Whitehall. Popham says there was a mistake in the estimate of 11,0001. for victualling the fleet, as several vessels have been taken into the service since. You are to review the ships on service, and report what two months' victuals will cost, that the Council of State and Parliament may know, if needful. You are also to consider the winter guard ships, and make timely provision for them, and for frequent correspondence with the generals at sea. [1 page.] July 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. To write the Navy Commissioners as to the state of the two great ships appointed to be set out from Chatham, both in respect of rigging, victuals, and men. [Vol. II., No. 48.] 5. Somerset House to be assigned to the trustees for sale of the King's goods, to sell the goods to most advantage, and to use as offices. 6. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Holland to confer with the Quartermaster-General, as to how the soldiers in Whitehall may be quartered in Scotland Yard, so that the rest of the house may be free. 7. Conference to be had with Messrs. Beauvoir and De la Marsh next Monday, concerning Guernsey. 8. Care to be taken that Portland and Weymouth Castles be repaired, and supplied with ammunition, and Mr. Sexby's letter referred to the committee which confers with the officers of the army. [I. 62, pp. 546-548.] July 20. Council of State to Lord Grey and Capt. Anthony Markham. Whitehall. Belvoir Castle being appointed to be made untenable, we wrote to certain gentlemen of Lincolnshire and Leicestershire to view it, and certify whether it were made sufficiently untenable. The gentlemen of Lincolnshire have certified the matter of fact, but professing not to be soldiers, and not able to give a judgment whether it be sufficiently done, we desire you to view and certify the same to us. [I. 94, p. 323.] STATE PAPERS. 241 1649. VOL. II. July 20. Council of State to the Governor of Wallingford Castle. We find, Whitehall. by the petition of Sir Nathaniel Brent, that there have been suits in law between him and Mr. Mollins, respecting lands near the garrison of Wa]lingford, and that he has obtained a decree in Chancery putting him into possession thereof, but cannot receive any benefit, as Mollins shelters himself within your garrison, and receives such countenance that the law cannot have effect. You are to order that no protection be given Mollins or any other within your garrison, to hinder the free course of law, but to give all assistance to the ministers thereof for performance of their duty, and for executing writs from the courts of justice; this we the rather recommend as some have lately been wounded, and their lives endangered, by resistance madle to the execution of justice. [I. 94, p. 325.] July 20. Co]. Edw. Popham to Capt. John Seaman. Having appointed you captain of the Jermyn frigate, I require you to repair on board at Yarmouth, and use your best diligence in getting her fitted for sea for the summer's expedition; and when she is ready, to repair to Capt. Peacock, Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Squadron, and observe his orders. [I. 123, p. 84.] July 20. 49. John Tippetts to the Navy Commissioners. I have bought Portsmouth. a parcel of masts, according to Col. Willoughby's order, of Percival Gilbert, merchant. Pray order payment of his bills at 10 days' sight, or it will impair my credit, and discourage merchants from letting you have their provisions without ready money. The last merchant I bought masts of for you has protested against the unexpected trouble and charge he was put to in procuring his money. I heard that you were sending down a ship load of great masts, which are much wanted here; but from 16 hands downwards we are well supplied. [- page.] July 21. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care of the papers and letters in the custody of Mr. Baker, and dispose of them for the best advantage, and that the committee to whom the consideration of these papers and letters was referred deliver them to such person as the Council of State shall appoint. [I. 87, p. 79.] July 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Keni]worth Castle to be made untenable, with as little spoil to the dwelling-house of it as may be, and the matter to be referred to the Committee of Warwickshire to see it speedily put in execution. 2. The business of Winchester Castle to be considered next Monday, when Mr. Wallop is to attend. 5. Col. Jones's letter to the Council of State to be reported to the House next Monday. [I. 62, pp. 549, 550.] July 21. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Being informed how great the scarcity of sea coals is at Dublin, and how necessary they are for our hospitals there, we desire you to buy and ship over to Col. Jones 35077. Q 242 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. 50 tons, at the best rates you can; and to cheapen their transportation, if you can, make them the ballast of ships carrying over forces thither. [I. 94, p. 326.] July 21. Council of State to the Northamptonshire Committee sitting at Whitehall. Northampton. Col. Reynolds is ready to ship his regiment for Ireland, wanting only his money, 800., which is assigned upon your county. You know of how great consequence it is to have him speedily dispatched, therefore send down that money with expedition, that not a minute be lost in such an important service. We send this positive order, notwithstanding your letter to Sir Gilbert Pickering. We will give you any assistance in our power, in pursuance of the Act of Parliament for your relief, concerning the business of free quarter. [I. 94, p. 328.] July 21. 50. Declaration, signed by Sir Archibald Johnston, of Waristone, Edinburgh. clerk registrar, that the estates of Parliament [of Scotland],-considering that the place of Justice-General to His Majesty is vacant, through the deprivation against William Earl of Glencairn, late Justice-General, and that the place should be filled by some person of honour and known ability,-have appointed John Earl of Cassillis Lord Kennedy Justice-general, and directed the Lord Chancellor to prepare a writ accordingly, and to append the Great Seal thereto. [k sheet.] July 22. Council of State to Sir Thomas Bendish, ambassador at ConstanWhitehall. tinople. We are informed that Thomas Browne, an English merchant resident at Tunis, has redeemed and sent home divers English that have been in captivity there, and that others are there for whose redemption he has agreed, but they cannot be delivered to him without some special order from the Grand Seignior, or the officers, of the port of Constantinople, and that both he and the company of Turkey merchants in London have written to you to procure the necessary letters, but can have no answer nor assistance to the effecting a work of so much charity. As we are much dissatisfied therewith, we have sent this express to you, and require you to use your best endeavours for speedily procuring the liberty of these poor captives, which should not have needed any motive but the sense of their sufferings, with which every Englishman ought to be affected, and especially you, upon whom that care is as a part of the duty of your place; if the neglect of it still continues, this commonwealth will expect an account from you, as it also does as to whether you have proceeded upon the former letters, or why nothing has been done therein. [I. 94, p. 326.] July 23. Order in Parliament,-upon a letter from Col. Jones at Dublin,that a letter of thanks be written to him and Sir Geo. Ayscue, to be signed by the Speaker, and that the Council of State prepare such letters. July 23. Order in Parliament that 1001. be paid to Mr. O'Conelly, for his charges in his employment for service of the Parliament, andthat the Council of State take care for present payment thereof. STATE PAPERS. 243 1649. VOL. II. July 23. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider and report to the House to-morrow how 100,0001. may be presently advanced and sent for the forces now going to Ireland. [I. 87, p. 80.] July 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Army Treasurers, Commissioners of Excise, the Treasurers of Deans and Chapters' lands, and those at Goldsmiths' Hall to confer with a committee to-morrow about the advance, upon credit of their receipts, of 20,0001., to be sent out of town with the 30,0001., so as to make up 50,0001. to go on Thursday. Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Mr. Holland to be the committee. 4. To desire the Lord General to direct that such of the seven companies of Col. Cox's regiment as are free be sent to lie at Bristol and thereabouts, and that he himself take charge of the place till a settled governor is appointed. 5. The state of the money on the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-48 to be inquired into, and letters written to the several counties, according to the condition they are in, to promote the bringing in of those moneys. 6. The Irish Committee to treat with Colonels Sir Wm. Cole and Jno. King, about raising their regiments that are in proposition, upon credit of the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-48. 8. Mr. Peters' papers and proposals to be considered to-morrow. 14. To refer to John Smith, John Westbrook, Mr. Heighland, and Major Pitson, justices for Surrey, to inquire as to the escape of Wm. Kemp from the White Lion, Southwark, and to take order that the keepers of the prison are proceeded against for allowing it. 19. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Messrs. Martin and Wallop to be a committee to examine the business of Mr. Small. 21. Major Browne's petition referred to the Admiralty Committee. 22. Mr. Gregg to bring in a commission to inquire as to money due to the late King. 23. The business of Winchester Castle and the Isle of Wight to be considered to-morrow. 24. An answer to the Lord Lieutenant's letter to be prepared and presented to-morrow. 25. The Irish Committee to contract with Thos. Vincent and Luke Lucie for 3 cwt. of salt for Ireland, according to the rates given in by them. [I. 62, pp. 551-555.] July 23. Council of State to Col. Popham. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Whitehall. presses the dispatch of the ships in the Thames laden with provisions for Ireland. We have sent to hasten them to the Downs; upon their coming thither, send them away forthwith. [I. 94, pp. 329, 330; 2 copies.] July 23. Council of State to the Justices of Assize for co. York. We have Whitehall. ordered Morris and Blackborne; prisoners in Lancaster Castle, to York, to be there tried next assizes. Morris was governor in PonQ 2 244 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. tefract in the last war, and Blackborne was also a principal party there. It has been referred to a council of war at York, who think he was not tryable by a council of war according to the articles of war, and we therefore desire you to take the business into your special care. [I. 94, p. 329.] July 23. Council of State to Major-General Lambert. We ordered the Whitehall. removal of Morris and Blackborne to York, to be there tried, but they still remain at Lancaster with other prisoners of war. As the place is now to be demolished, you are to send a sufficient party to bring the said prisoners from Lancaster Castle to York, and to order some to prosecute them at the next assizes before the judges at York. [I. 94, p. 330.] July 23. Council of State to the Commissioners of the Great Seal. We Whitehall. find, by the petition of Jolhn Smyth and other inhabitants of Margate, Isle of Thanet, that by reason of the rage and violence of the sea, the jetty made there for defence of the pier and town, and the pier, are in danger to be swallowed up without sudden reparation. We therefore desire you to pass a commission of sewers to the mayors of Dover and Sandwich, Sir John Williams, Bart., and other gentlemen, to see whether there be any defects in the said works, and if so, take speedy course for repair, as the statute for sewers provides, and appoint one or more able men to oversee the work, and give a yearly account thereof to the Commissioners of Sewers. [I. 94, p. 33.] July 23. Council of -State to Geo. Phillips, Josias Smyth, Alex. Blowes, Whitehall. Saml. James, Jno. Mackin, and Fras. Smyth, masters of the Deliverance, Mary, Alexander, Consent, Prosperous Mary, and Hopeful Reformation. You are to fall down to Gravesend with your ships laden with provisions and ammunition for Ireland, and Capt. Jas. Henley of the Minion will convoy you to the North Foreland, or into the Downs, if you see cause. [I. 123, p. 86.] July 23. Council of State to the Captain of the first ship met with belongWhitehall. ing to the Northern Guard. There are several merchant vessels now in the Thames, laden with corn, and bound for Whitby, Stockton, and Sunderland, to which we are desired to give convoy. We therefore require you to convoy the Ann of Hartlepool, Thomasine of Burlington, Martha, and another, to their desired ports, and then repair to your former station. [I. 123, p. 86.] July 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The committee appointed yesterday are to treat with the several treasurers of the Army, Goldsmiths' Hall, Deans and Chapters' Lands, and Commissioners of the Excise, about raising 70,0001. to be sent to Ireland this week. 2. Mr. Frost to prepare letters of thanks for the House to send to Col. Jones and Sir Geo. Ayscue for services. 4. Dawes, prisoner in Bridewell, to be removed to Newgate to be tried. STATE PAPERS. 245 1649. VOL. IL. July 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The Marshal of the city of London to prosecute Dawes the next session. 7. The examinations taken by the Lord Mayor, concerning Dawes' treasonable proclamation in Smithfield, to be sent to the attorneygeneral, who is to draw up an indictment by the next session to be held at Newgate. 9. Mr. Peters and those he names to offer what further particulars they please, in pursuance of the two first proposals, when the Council will consider of a settlement conducible to the public good and safety. 10. Sir John Wollaston to take the examinations of and relative to the persons accused for coining. 11. The money of the two-thirds of the Deans and Chapters' lands appointed for the Navy and Ireland to be employed only for reimbursing of such moneys as shall be now furnished by any persons for sending 70,0001. to the Lord Lieut. of Ireland; also all that shall come in upon the Excise of the 150,0001., or any other in the power of this Council to dispose of 12. The business of Winchester Castle to be [considered tomorrow, and Col. Fleetwood to be here. 13. The business of the establishment for Ireland to be considered to-morrow. 14. Sir Martin Sandys to be committed to the Gatehouse, on suspicion of murder. 15. Letters to be written to the English plantations abroad, to give them notice of the change of government, to send them papers needful for information, and to require them to maintain their obedience, as they look for protection from England. [I. 62, pp. 557 -559.] July 24. Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. As to yours Whitehall. of the 20th instant from Bristol, we will take what care we can for the money; the way we propounded was the most visible to us, but we will use both what you propound, and all others that we can suggest to make out your supply, knowing how much the interest of the commonwealth is concerned, that you transport your army in a posture to give reputation to your affairs, and keep close to you the affections of your soldiers. We are sorry that there should be such diffidence among the soldiers, and that the commonwealth has no further credit with them, especially when they see the foundation visible and sound from whence it is to proceed; we should have taken care there should be no diversion of it, nor any minute the more delay because they were shipped without it, but we shall leave no means unattempted to dispatch it away. The 1,6001. Excise money at Bristol is part of the 30,0001. now to be sent down; the treasurers of Excise could not furnish the 30,0001. unless they might pay 2,0001. by moneys already at Bristol. The 5,0001. of the South Wales money belongs to the Army, and we know not but you may have it, and shall give direc 246 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. tion to the treasurers of the Army about it; if it be taken by you, it must be accounted part of the 100,0001. For the Train, whatever has been desired for it has been ordered, and all necessary provision shall be made for you here, so long as there is any stock or credit remaining for the Irish service. The 100,0001. appointed for Ireland out of the Deans and Chapters' lands will be all out, on payment of the 70,0001. and there then remains only the army assessment for all further provisions, so you must make the best improvement you can for storing up what provisions Ireland can afford, when God gives you footing and opportunity there. We have appointed 3 cwt. of salt to be sent to Dublin for preservation of flesh and fish; we have sent to the ships in the Thames to hasten them down, although one which was to take in ammunition is not yet ready, and we have sent special warrants to the masters, and two messengers, to hasten them away. Wghave also ordered Capt. Henley, who commands a pinnace in the river, to compel them out, and convoy them into the Downs, and Col. Popham to give them convoy to you. Some ships have long been ready, but they stayed for the rest which were to take in ammunition, because of the want of convoy for them severally. The establishment is now finished at the Council, and you will speedily receive it; for the seven companies of Capt. Cox, we have represented that matter to the Lord General and his council of officers. As for the two regiments of foot to be raised for Sir Wm. Cole and Col. John King, we should willingly do it, but there remains no more money. The Committee for Irish affairs will treat with them, if they can do it upon the credit of the remainder of the Irish ordinance of 20,0001. a month for six months,-that being the readiest money we are like to have,-and we will do all we can to bring in what remains behind of that ordinance; but whether they will or can raise them upon that credit, we are not yet informed. If they expect money, it cannot be furnished. There are seven English ships come into the Downs from the East Indies, in which there is a good quantity of saltpetre, so that we hope that want will be supplied for this year. Since writing the above, we have consulted with the Treasurersat-War, the treasurers of the Deans and Chapters' lands, the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, and the commissioners of Excise, and have put the business of the 100,0001. into such a way that we believe the whole will be ready by Tuesday next. Say how it shall be sent, and where. [I. 94, pp. 314-317.] July 24. Council of State to Mr. Walley. There has been great neglect Whitehall. in making provisions for dispatch of the forces to Ireland, for want of which the opportunity of transportation was lost, which might have enabled our forces to do something that might have prevented the loss of Drogheda; we know not yet what dangerous influence that lost opportunity may have upon the affairs of Ireland. We have had good opinion of your diligence and care hitherto, and should be glad if you can acquit yourself of the loss of this opportunity. The long time they have waited for transportation might STATE PAPERS. 247 1649. VOL. II. have given time for all provisions; certify us the cause of this delay. [I. 94, p. 332.] July 24. Council of State to the Deputy Governor of Lancaster Castle. Whitehall. There have been several orders for demolishing Lancaster Castle, and commissioners appointed to see it done, but the governor has obstructed it. We again require you to deliver up the place, and also all your prisoners of war or otherwise to the commissioners, who will deliver them over to the sheriff. The commissioners will signify whether obedience be given to our commands, so that we may not be necessitated to have recourse to other means to give effect to our directions. We have ordered Major-General Lambert to send for Morris and Blackborne to York, to be tried there at the assizes; meantime you are to keep them in safety. [I. 94, p. 333.] July 24. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. Philip Carteret, who Whitehall. calls himself deputy governor of Jersey, offers to exchange Capt. Hatsell and John Wright, prisoners there, for Capt. Collins and Charles Pulleyne, lately taken in the Hart frigate. Capt. Hatsell has been long in prison at Jersey, and was employed from England to Scilly upon the first revolt; we are not informed of the quality of the other, but we recommend the exchange to your care, and desire you from time to time to exchange prisoners, we having a far greater number of theirs, and such as may serve for the exchange of our own. [I. 94, p. 334.] July 24. Council of State to Col. Popham. We wrote to the Navy CormWhitehall.- missioners for the state of the George and the Unicorn, and having received the enclosed, desire to know whether they should be sent out this year or not. [I. 94, p. 335.] July 24. Council of State to the Warwickshire Committee, and to Major Whitehall. Hawksworth. To avoid charge in keeping a garrison in Kenilworth Castle, or danger if it should be surprised and kept by an enemy, it is to be made untenable, and we desire you to see that it be made so. The great tower called Coesar's Tower, we desire taken down, and also the outward wall; what remains of the house, being only for habitation, will not be tenable by an enemy, in regard of the greatness of the windows, and its other natural weakness. Let the place be put into a posture not dangerous to the country and no unnecessary spoil be made of the house, as it relates to habitation, which might prejudice the present possessor, or the value of the sale by the State. [I. 94, p. 335.] July 24. Council of State to the Commissioners for demolishing Lancaster Whitehall. Castle. We have again written to the Deputy Governor to deliver up the place to you, and desire you to demand it of him, and in case of refusal, to certify us, that some further course may be taken with him. If he comply, you are to receive the place and prisoners, and deliver over the provisions by indenture to the sheriff, to be 248 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. kept in that place according to our former directions, wherein we appointed so much of the castle as is necessary for that end to be preserved standing, as also a place for the courts of justice. We have also ordered Major-General Lambert to send for Morris and Blackborne, to be tried at York; and you are to deliver them. Take care that the castle is not surprised meantime. [I. 94, pp. 236, 237.] July 24. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Lieut.-Colonel Raymond has Whitehall. agreed for three companies to be transported to Ireland, two of which he has armed at his own expense, to be repaid by the State. You are to muster these men, and for every man shipped with a firelock musket, to pay him 0ls.; for each shipped with a matchlock musket, 18s.; and 5s. for every sword; certify us the particulars. [I. 94, p. 237; I. 62, p. 550.] July 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Committee for the late King's goods to cause the goods called the Train of Prince Henry, in a room at St. James's, to be removed, so that Col. Pride may have it for billeting his soldiers. 2. Dr. Walker to attend the Council, with the proceedings of the Admiralty against the ship Love. 3. Thos. Pinkham's petition to be read next Monday. 4. The petition of a person asking for a porter's place at Whitehall [referred]. 5. Mr. Scott to acquaint the Lord General with the conspiracies now hatching against Oxford, and to desire him to take care of that place, and remove the prisoners of war, and especially Col. Eyres. 6. Col. Jones to report to the House the Council's approval of the establishment as now prepared for Ireland. 8. Col. Hill's petition referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 62, pp. 561, 562.] July 25. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We approve Col. Whitehall. Willoughby's petition for a house at Portsmouth, his business lying there. There is one rented by the State for 161., which has been since bought by Mr. Boate, but he is willing to leave it, if he may have 141. a year to provide himself with another house. Let this be allowed him, and also put him in possession of a little close within the walls of Portsmouth, called Chapel Field, in the hands of Mr. Holt, Navy Victualler. [I. 94, p. 338.] July 25. 51. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. You seem Happy Entrance,to take it ill that I applied myself to the Council of State for rectiDowns. ying a mistake of yours, but I only wrote a private letter to Sir Hen. Vane, desiring his opinion, as a person best able to rectify a mistake in point of money, and never knew until now that you were concerned in it, nor how this 11,0001. came to be put into our hands for the service, by order of the House, being some score of leagues at sea when that was done. I now perceive that some ships are to be victualled by others, and that some are already victualled by you for two months; now that we know this, we shall be better able to proceed. The Leopard has both received and spent her eight STATE PAPERS. 249 1649. VOL. II. months' provisions, coming out so long before any of the rest of the fleet, and therefore must be supplied with another two, or else called off from service at Kinsale, where she cannot well be spared. The Antrim and Tiger's Whelp are but one ship, and therefore it is an error by keeping too close to your copy; for at my last being at London, I desired a list of the 16 ships and number of men, which you gave me at Whitehall; while I was writing the letter to Sir Hen. Vane, I gave it to a clerk to copy, and sum up the whole number of men, which I enclosed; and now I find the ship inserted by two names. Had I known you could have given me better satisfaction than Sir Hen. Vane, I should not have applied to him. The beer is miscast by 78 tuns, but that note I received from Col. Deane, and did not cast it up until now, being in very great haste when I sent it away. I enclose some wants by the officers of the Mary Rose, which require a speedy supply, as she is in great need. [1 page.] July 25. 52. Order of the Committee for the Public Revenue, that Westminster. Dr. Aaron Guerdon, appointed master and worker of the Mint in the Tower, enter into security of 2,0001. in the Exchequer for performance of his covenants and indents, with four sureties, Sir Fulk Greville of Bevis Marks, London, John Harvey of Wandsey, Essex, Thos. Barnardiston of Coleman Street, and Prayse Barbon of Fleet Street, London, leatherseller, in 5001. each. [- page, damaged.] [July 26.] 53. Petition of the officers and mariners of the Tiger to the Navy Committee. Last January, being with the Nonsuch, under Capt. Willoughby, they surprised the London, now in the Thames, but to avoid delay, sentence was passed in the Admiralty that the London was taken by the Nonsuch, and now Capt. Willoughby refuses to allow Capt. Peacock and petitioners any share in the prize. Capt. Reeves made such allowance to others of the share in the Concord, taken by him, and others have done the like. Beg leave to prove their claim. [1 page.] July 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day s Proceedings. 1. To inform the Holland ambassador that the business concerning a man-of-war of the States has been referred to a legal trial in the Admiralty, where he or any others concerned may be admitted to give evidence. 2. The other case offered by the secretary to the said ambassador to be brought in in writing. 5. The letters of thanks from the House, to be sent to Lieut.Gen. Jones and Sir Geo. Ayscue. 8. Dr. Walker's opinion that the ship and goods taken by Capt. Willoughby and Capt. Peacock ought to be equally divided between them. 12. To write the army officers as to means for supplying a regiment of horse to the Irish service, instead of Major-Gen. Lambert's regiment, allotted for that service. 250 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. The Tarras and the preaching place to be taken down, and the materials disposed of, and the proceeds to go towards repairing of Whitehall. 14. An Act to be brought in by Sir Hen. Vane for establishing the Admiralty for the Cinque Ports for one year, so that the causes of strangers formerly depending in that court may be determined, without further attendance in seeking justice in other courts. 17. The keeper of the Gatehouse to attend to-morrow touching the escape of Sir Rich. Page. 18. A letter to be written in behalf of Mr. Smyth of Margate, according to Mr. Frost's report. 19. Dr. Walker's answer to the interposition of the Dutch ambassador, touching the States' ship sent for Kinsale, approved. [I. 62, pp. 564-566.] July 26. Council of State to the Lord General. There is 100,0001. to be Whitehall. sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, for safety whereof a convoy will be necessary. You are to appoint one at such time and place as the treasurers-at-war desire, either for the whole or a part, as they shall have directions to send the same. [1. 94, p. 339.] July 26. Council of State to the Collectors for Prize Goods. The goods of Whitehall. the ship London of Flushing were adjudged prize in the Admiralty Court, as taken by Captain Willoughby and his men alone, because Capt. Peacock being in the service of the State, could not attend to make his claim for a share, but afterwards the ship was adjudged prize as taken by Capts. Willoughby and Peacock. You are therefore to pay one third of the mariners' share of the goods to Capt. Peacock and his mariners, and the other two thirds to Capt. Willoughby and his mariners, and the like proportionable shares of the ship, if she shall be adjudged prize by the delegates. [1. 123, p. 87.] July 26. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. To report to the Council of State that they think the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal should issue a commission of sewers for inquiring into and repairing the breaches in the jetty works at Margate, so as to make the town defensible against the sea. Order that-after the above commission has gone out,-a letter be written to the commissioners of sewers, on behalf of Jno. Smyth, late expenditor for the said jetty works, to reimburse him for his charges and expenses beyond his receipts: also to receive his informations and proposals for finding out which way the money may be lawfully raised for his satisfaction. [I. 123, pp. 86, 87.] July 26. 54. Petition of the General Assembly to the Parliament [of Scotland] for relief for the widow and children of Dr. Sharp, who, out of affection to the public, lent all his estate which he acquired abroad, none of which has been returned. Noted that it was to be STATE PAPERS. 251 1649. VOL. II. considered after the close of affairs of public concernment then in debate. [3 page.] July 27. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider the title of the establishment, and how far it ought to reach to the forces already in Ireland. [I. 87, p. 80.] July 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord General to provide a competent force of horse to go into Kent, for preventing some designs there, and to consider of a fit commander, who is to receive instructions from the Council. 2. The Committee of this Council appointed to meet the officers of the army, to consider seriously, and speedily report their results, about putting the forces into a marching posture, and supplying garrisons. 3. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and Jas. Powell's letters of 25th inst. referred to the Irish Committee. 10. Order, upon the petition of Capt. Robt. Anderson, that the Admiralty Court consider the business of the ship Destiny, the papers being sent to them, and make speedy proceedings according to law. 11. Col. Conway to attend the Council to-morrow. 12. The business of the Sta. Clara to be heard next Wednesday. 13. The complaint of the inhabitants of Newcastle, concerning the taking and sinking of some English ships by the enemy, referred to the generals at sea. 16. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the States' ambassador of the resolution of the Council concerning the taking of a ship of war with a commissary aboard, going from Scilly to Kinsale. [I. 62, pp. 567-569.] July 27. Council of State to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Court of AdWhitehall. miralty. You are to certify whether the Mary ketch, belonging to Prince Rupert,-which was seized at the port of Youghal by Phil. Gething, and nine other mariners, and brought by them to Bristol,-is comprised within the Act for prize goods of 17 April 1649, and whether the Council of State may not dispose of her as Lord Admiral. [I. 123, p. 88.] July 27. 55. Inventory taken 23 July, by A. Mildmay, N. Lempribre, Ph. Carteret, and Ralph Grafton, of all the horses, 102 in number, belonging to Tutbury Race, being part of the late King's personal estate; giving the name and description of each horse, and its estimated value; total, 1,9821. [6- pages. Endorsed by Bradshaw.] July 28. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State consider of some meet person to be sent as an agent into foreign parts with all speed. [I. 87,p. 81.] July 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Eyres, prisoner in Oxford, to be removed to Warwick Castle. 252 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. July 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont) 2. To acquaint the Lord General that the horse and foot in the several counties are to be so quartered that they may hold correspondence with persons entrusted by Council to take care of the peace of the respective counties, and assist them in suppressing tumults. 3. Col. Stapley, Mr. Scott, Col. Jones, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to draw instructions to be sent to persons in every county having care of the peace, perusing the old instructions to counties, and those constituting this Council, and considering how, from those two, a third may be drawn most proper to send forth. 4. Col. Cox to be liberated from his order to march to Bristol. 8. 60,0001. to be charged for buying arms, ammunition, &c., necessary to be speedily contracted for and sent into the stores. 9. The above sum to be charged upon the treasurers-at-war, as part of the three months' pay now advanced for the forces going to Ireland, which three months' pay received by the treasurers is to be the foundation of credit for such arms, &c. 10. The trust formerly exercised by the master of ordnance to be put into a Committee of the Council, consisting of Col. Stapley, Col. Jones, Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Scott, Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Vane, and Sir Gilbert Pickering; Mr. Frost to attend, and they to use all diligence to provide arms, ammunition, &c., at reasonable prices, and at convenient days of payment. 11. The Lieut.-General of the Ordnance of the Lord General's army to reduce the train to the number of officers, artificers, and attendants mentioned in a list brought in, and entertain none in the places of those reduced until further order. 12. The Army Committee to allow what they judge convenient to those now to be reduced, a list whereof is to be presented by the Lieut.-General of Ordnance, on direction from the Lord General, and this to be done at the farthest before 28 Aug. next. 13. The prisoners taken by Capt. Coppin to be set on shore on the coast of Flanders, except such as are Irishmen, and the captain to be secured at Yarmouth. 14. Carriages for 16 sakers and four demi-culverins, for eight pieces of battery, and a carriage for a mortar-piece, and 30 waggons and 10 tumbrills to be allowed for the train of the Lord General's army; Mr. Frost confer with the officers of the ordnance as to their value. 15. Letters of thanks to be returned to Col. Temple and Mr. Woodcot. 16. The Navy Committee to provide a ship to lie in the Thames, about Gravesend, to search such ships as they suspect carry out gold or silver, or carry out or bring in anything prejudicial. 20. The letter from Weymouth and Portland, as to their wants, referred to the Committee of the Council, and to the officers of the army. 21. To return answer to the petition of the Great Inquest of Suffolk, that the deans and chapters' lands is the best security the Parliament can give them for the payment of their debt. STATE PAPERS. 253 1649. VOL. IT. July 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 22. Mr. Allen to be advised concerning the value of the mace, and the money due to the goldsmith for it to be paid out of the revenue. 23. The business of supplying a regiment of horse for Ireland instead of Col. Lambert's to be considered next Monday. 24. Instructions to be observed by Col. Tomlinson in the affair for which he is employed in Kent, by order of the Lord General: (1.) You are to march to Kent with such forces as are appointed, and thence to Canterbury, and signify your coming to the gentlemen mentioned in your list. (2.) You are to assist in the apprehension, imprisoning, and disarming of the authors, or those active in the designs now in hand, tending to new troubles, and also to disarm all such as you shall have direction for from such gentlemen. (3.) Also to use your best endeavours for preserving peace and preventing insurrections and rebellions. [I. 62, pp. 570-574.] July 28. Council of State to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Governor of Berwick. Whitehall. There have been several injuries offered to the town of Berwick and to divers persons therein by Lord Mordington, against whose violences there could be no redress during the continuance of the Scottish garrisons there. You are to take care that both town and people be defended in their just rights against any wrongs by Lord Mordington or any other, and give order therein to your deputy governor that the people may be sensible of the care of this commonwealth to defend and maintain all its members in their just rights. [I. 94, p. 339.] July 28. Council of State to Col. Popham. As to the George and Unicorn, Whitehall. for the setting out of which you can give no opinion for want of intelligence, although news of danger from abroad be not so certain as to make it absolute to put forth those ships, yet, as there remains some suspicion of designs against us, and it would add much to our reputation to let our enemies see that we are prepared, we wish to employ those two ships for a month, first in the Hope, to be seen of all that come in and go out of the Thames, and then into the Downs, and so over to the coast of Flanders and the mouth of the Meuse, and where you think fit to give them order, but to come in before the weather grows stormy. You are to order commissions for those two captains to prepare to man and put them out. We like it well that you appoint Capt. Hatsell and Ensign Wright to be first at liberty, in regard of the breach of parole formerly, and then we will give warrant for discharge of Collins and Pulleyne. You are also to enlarge Ames Nicholls for Stephen Martin, and as many more as you can for persons of like quality. We hope the ships laden for Dublin are come to you; give them a convoy that they may not stay in the Downs, and also let them take with them the Fortune of Middleborough, laden with rye for Dublin. [IL 94, pp. 340, 341.] July 28. Council of State to the Lathes of Sutton, Scray, St. Augustine, Whitehall. Shepway, and Aylesford [co. Kent]. We have considered the present 254 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. state of your county, and are sensible of the danger of those meetings and preparations of disaffected persons. Those beginnings should be timely provided against, and the effects prevented, of which you had sad experience last year. You are to inform yourselves of all disaffected persons, and take care that the authors and abettors of these new and dangerous designs may not be able to attain their ends. To enable you thereto, we have ordered one troop of horse to be sent into your lathe, to quarter in the market towns, and receive directions from you, and you are, by their assistance or otherwise, to secure and imprison such as you find or suspect to be active in these new designs, and also to disarm them and all whose disaffection may make them abet these designs, and let those arms be laid up in sure places out of danger of surprise, and be kept from being embezzled, and be ready for service on occasion, or be re-delivered to the owners. [I. 94, pp. 342, 343.] July 28. Council of State to the Governors of Oxford. Upon information Whitehall. received, we wish, for the safety of your garrison, that Col. Eyres, now a prisoner in Oxford, should be removed. You are to cause him to be conveyed to Warwick Castle, and delivered to Major Hawksworth, governor of the said castle, as also our warrant for his safe keeping there. [I. 94, p. 343.] July 30. Order in Parliament that the medals and models at St. James's be not sold until further order, and that the Council of State take care that they and the books are not embezzled. [I. 87, p. 81.] July 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Navy Committee to accept the bills of exchange drawn upon them by Col. Deane, according to a letter from Plymouth of the 27th inst., which letter, with the enclosures, is to be sent to them. 3. The treasurers-at-war to pay for the carriage of the money to the Lord Lieut. of Ireland, and to take care not to exceed 101. a day. 6. Aberystwith garrison to be slighted, and a letter written the Lord Lieut. of Ireland to see it done. 7. To write Major Heane that his letter will be considered, that a supply of ammunition may be made to him. [L. 62, pp. 576-578.] July 30. Council of State to the Committee of Accounts for co. Bucks. Whitehall. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland has ordered Lieut. Col. Shelborne, who commands his regiment of horse, to march up to him, and has received answer that he meets with obstruction from you, as you require him to give an account of moneys received by him, and threaten that if he goes to Ireland before his account is finished, you will sequester his estate. He says he gave in his account three years since upon oath, and has not since received any surcharge, and in all this time you have not finished the account, and to call upon it now, and make him neglect a service of greater consequence, would be a great disservice to the commonwealth. His journey must not be obstructed about this business, or he, STATE PAPERS. 255 1649. VOL. II. being sent by Parliament, will, by their authority, be freed from sequestration. You give out that he goes to Ireland to avoid his account; such reports must be forborne, his integrity and faithfulness to the commonwealth being well known. [I. 94, pp. 344, 345; Vol. II. No. 56.] July 30. Council of State to the Governor of Weymouth. Thanks for Whitehall. your care for the safety of the commonwealth; as to the prisoners with you, we will send our resolution in a few days, and give order for the provisions you write for. [I. 94, p. 345.] July 30. Council of State to the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall. We have Whitehall. ordered the treasurers-at-war to send away the 100,0001. to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland forthwith, but they say no part of the money that was to come in from your treasury is yet paid. Hasten it all you possibly may, that there may be no delay in sending away that money upon which the Irish service so much depends. [I. 94, p. 346.] July 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The demolishing of Harding [Hawarden?] and Holt Castles referred to the committee that meets the officers of the army. 3. The consideration of the removal of the prisoners sent from Dublin to Chester adjourned. 4. Mr. Frost to contract with Mr. Bushell, Mr. Lucie, Don Antonio Ferdinando, Mr. Van de Put, and Mr. Lloyd, for the corn proposed to the Council. 5. The petition of the inhabitants of Plymouth for payment of money due for quartering soldiers during the war to be reported to the House. 6. The Irish Committee to confer with the officers of the army how a regiment of horse may be sent to Ireland. 8. Mr. Frost, jun. to pay the two pilots sent with the ships to the Downs bound for Ireland, and deduct the amount out of the next payment of their monthly freight. 9. James Mildmay, the crier of Gravesend, to be sent down to the justices of peace for Kent, as also the informations against him. 10. The French prisoners taken at sea and now at Bristol to be set at liberty, and put on shore in France, and the rest to be kept for exchange, and paid for after the rate of 3d. a day. 11. Capt. Thelwall's business again referred to the Irish Committee. 13. Lieut.-Col. Jackson referred to the Irish Committee as to his dispatch to Ireland. [I. 62, pp. 579-581.] July 31. Council of State to Col. Hagget. For the better security of Whitehall. Bristol, now that the forces of the Lord Lieut. of Ireland are drawn thence, the government of the place is to be committed to your care, and the Lord General will send you a commission for it, and also for raising another company besides that already there (both which are upon the establishment) which is also to be your own particular 256 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. Il. company. For further security in case of imminent danger, a regiment is to be there enlisted under you as colonel, and other officers of approved fidelity, and the private soldiers enlisted by you to have a like qualification, which regiment is only to receive pay when upon actual service. We will order you a commission for this regiment, and have appointed 5001. to be employed for the repair of the works. [I. 94, p. 346.] July 31. Council of State to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall. The Whitehall. House wishes us to inquire into a debt said to be due from the Earl of Northumberland to Sir John Pennington, to which there are pretensions of a discovery by Col. Mydhope, as money belonging to a malignant, since which there have been some proceedings at your committee, and the thing seems not, as he pretends, a new discovery. Certify us as to this money, amounting to 1,5001., who was the discoverer of it, when it was discovered, and what proceedings have been had thereupon. [I. 94, p. 347; Vol. II. No. 57.] July 31. Council of State to the Trustees for the late King's goods. There Whitehall. has been an inventory of the horses, mares, and colts at Tutbury Race lately presented to us, and we hear there is an intention to sell them and dispose of the Race. Considering the great destruction of horses during the late wars, and that the said Race is the only place in England by which provision can be made of a good breed, and that the profits that can be made of the land and the sale of the stock now there will not equal what it will amount to in the way now used, we wish the sale of such horses to be forborne until further consideration. [I. 94, p. 348.] July 31. Council of State to Col. Deane. We hoped the money formerly Whitehall. desired by you would have sufficed for your victuals for the two additional months, yet being loth that for want thereof the ships should come in too early, and so lose the fruit of all this summer's service, we wish the Navy Committee to accept your bills, and doubt not but you will employ the money for the advantage of the commonwealth. [I. 94, p. 349.] July 31. Council of State to Sir Thos. Wroth, Col. Alex. Popham, and Col. Whitehall. John Pyne. We have thought necessary, for greater security, that some regiments of voluntary horse, foot, and dragoons be raised, only to receive pay when on actual service, and only to be employed on special occasion. We have received from Sir Hardress Waller the list enclosed, and desire your opinion whether you approve of those named as officers under you; if you do, we will order their commissions. [I. 94, p. 350.] July 31. Council of State to Col. Duckenfield. For the better security of Whitehall. those parts, you are to have a commission to enlist a regiment of volunteer foot, of whose good affection to the Parliament you are satisfied, who are not to receive pay but when drawn out upon particular service, this commonwealth not being in a condition to admit of any extraordinary charge. We doubt not you will find officers and STATE PAPERS. 257 1649. VOL. II. soldiers whose good affection will be a motive beyond mercenary ones to put them on to the service. Send us the name of a fit person for a commission for raising a troop of volunteer horse. We have referred it to a committee to consider about demolishing the castles of Hawarden and-Holt, and you shall have their resolution by the next post, and also ours about the prisoners sent from Dublin. [IL 94, p. 351.] July 31. Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. We have Whitehall. resolved that several garrisons shall be disgarrisoned, and among them that of Aberystwith; we desire you, while in those parts, to take order that it be disgarrisoned, and so far made untenable that no inconvenience may grow to the country by it, if any disaffected persons should surprise and hold it. We doubt not but you may use the soldiers who are there in garrison in your present expedition. Ten ships are gone out of the Downs with a convoy towards you, and we hope will be with you, or at least at the Land's End, before these letters, the wind having been very good; 70,0001. is sent to-day, and the rest will follow in two or three days, so you may give order for bringing it to you if you sail off before. We found every one willing, upon representation of the necessity of the service, to furnish their part, and indeed it came in beyond our expectation. We hope the soldiers will be content to go on board, if all things else are fit, and not stay until the money has come up. The forces that were about Chester and Liverpool are shipped away, and we believe were at Dublin by Wednesday or Thursday, and we hope the ships that carried them will be with you before these letters; there are shipped in them 2,100 foot and 634 horse. There is another ship of corn lading in the river, and we are buying more, and the other provision of victuals, made by Mr. Hawkins before he came away, shall be sent with it. When God gives you a footing in Ireland, the best improvement possible must be made of the victuals of the country, as your forces will need a great quantity. The prices here are high, and it is likely to be so of old corn, in regard the stores are so far spent, and new corn, though the harvest should be never so dry, will not endure transport until the spring. When the harvest is new there, the people will sell their corn at low rates, that they may get something for it, lest they lose it all by incursions into quarters; soon after the harvest last year, they sold for 20s. and 22s. the quarter. Also let there be as much flesh salted up as you can get, for when winter is come, there will be none to be had there, and let all improvement be made of the fishing. There is an order taken for salt, and we hope by its help, and some of this money now sent over being applied to these purposes, a great deal of charge may be saved, and a comfortable provision made for the soldiers. [I. 94, pp. 352-354,] July 31. 57. Council of State to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall. A Whitehall. reference has been made by the House to the Council, to inquire into a debt of 1,5001., said to be due from the Earl of Northumberland to Sir Jno. Pennington, to which there are some pretensions 35077. R 258 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. of a discovery by Col. Mydhope, as the money of a malignant; but being informed that there have been some proceedings before you, and that the matter is not new as pretended, we desire you to certify who was the discoverer, and what proceedings have been taken thereupon. [k page.] July 31. 58. Order in Parliament, adopting the report from Goldsmiths' Hall, that the 9,1001. towards payment of officers be paid to Mr. Pocock and Mr. Greenhill, treasurers for maimed soldiers, for the uses ordered 4 April 1648. [1 page.] July 31. 59. Petition of John Ranken, of Balmilliar, to the Parliament [of Scotland], to be heard before they proceed on a report made by the Committee of Bills, in favour of Wm. Tennant, Jas. Boyd, Peter and Robert Russell, Jas. Pender, and Jas. Haistie, to whom money is due for losses sustained. Petitioner has been most unjustly ordered to pay them some money, although he was never cited to the hearing of the matter, nor heard by the Committee. Can show clearly that he is much wronged by the report. [I page.] July? 60. Minutes of the Admiralty Committee. To write the generals how they will have the victuals of the winter guard provided, and to give account of the 11,0001. To write to give them [generals at sea] notice of the merchant ships, when they determine victualling, and also give them order where to revictual; also notes of the number of men victualled on with these ships, &c. Also that Mr. Empier demands allowance of 71. O10s. imprested on his account, and charged on the treasurer by *. Mr. Kenrick, as 2 per cent. for 1,5001., but which ought not to be allowed, but paid by Kenrick's principals here, to whom the money was remitted by him, &c. [Draft, 1 page.] July. 61. Abstract of the account of Sir Rich. Wynn, Treasurer and Receiver-General to Queen Henrietta Maria, by Maurice Wynn, his executor, from Michaelmas 1641 to Michaelmas 1642, and thence to the day of his death in July 1649. Balance in hand, 2,9241. 5s. 93d. and 1,4931. 18s. 9-d. additional. [2 sheets. July. Book of warrants for payment of moneys, chiefly for the war in Ireland, from 9 June 1648, to 28 July 1649, charged on the following funds: Delinquents' estates, pp. 5, 6. 50,0001. on do., for emergencies, p. 11. Goldsmiths' Hall, p. 13. Treasurers-at-war, pp. 19-22. [Parchment binding, folio; numerous blank pages. The warrants are tabulated at the end of this volume, under their respective dates. I. 110.] Aug. ]. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of settling agents for Spain and Hamburg to be taken next Friday. 2. To write to Mr. Jones, deputy of the company of merchants at Rotterdam, to appear to answer the complaints made against him. STATE PAPERS. 259 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. To write Mr. Strickland to send over the witnesses against Jones. 4. The Governor and some of the Merchant Adventurers to attend next Friday. 6. Some of the halberts lent to attend at Westminster to be ordered to the use of the guard. 8. The commissioners for prize goods to report on the ketch desired by the commissioners of customs, and certify the interest of the mariners who took her, and whether they are satisfied with their shares. 9. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Messrs. Martin and Robinson to be a committee for considering the business of the Sta. Clara, with advice of Dr. Walker. 11. Mr. Scott to be paid 1001. towards making provision of firing against winter, for use of the Council. 17. John Marsh, John Santhy, Moses Wall, and Roger Frith, to be tendered to the House for their approbation, as Commissioners for Guernsey. 18. The establishment to be called the Establishment of pay for the service of Ireland. 19. Mr. Scott to write the Lord Lieutenant of the resolutions of the Council concerning the above. 20. The drafts of Acts for punishing and suppressing scandalous pamphlets to be considered to-morrow. [I. 62, pp. 582-585.] Aug. 1. Council of State to the Commanders of the Squadron in the Whitehall. Downs. The Peter of Middleburg is freighted with corn for the army in Ireland, and as her speedy dispatch is of great concern, you are to appoint a convoy for her to Milford Haven, where the rest of the ships are attending the expedition of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; and in case such fleet be gone, to see her safely into the port of Dublin. [I. 94, p. 356.] Aug. 1. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. There were proWhitehall. visions made by Mr. Hawkins for Ireland, before he went out of town, part of which was to be paid for, and credit given for the remainder. You are therefore to give security for this, that it may be sent away, and we will then issue warrants to be paid at the times agreed upon, for your security. All expedition is to be used, that these goods may be sent away with others already laden, and have the same convoy. [I. 94, p. 356.] Aug. 1. Council of State to Daniel Williboson, master of the St. Peter, Whitehall. of Middleburg, and Wm. Gilbert, master of the John, of London. You are to fall down to the Hope, with your ships laden with ammunition and provision, and James Henley, commander of the Minion, will convoy you to the Downs, and deliver you into the charge of Capt. Fras. Penros., [I. 123, p. 89.] Aug. 1. Council of State to Capt. Fras. Penros. You are to convoy three Whitehall. vessels laden with provision and ammunition for Ireland, to PlyR 2 260 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. mouth, where the generals of the fleet will order them a convoy to Milford Haven, or such other place as the Lieutenant of Ireland shall appoint them to be brought to. You are then to return to your former station, unless the generals of the fleet command otherwise. [I. 1 23, p. 89.] Aug. 1. Council of State to Capt. Henley, of the Minion. You are to Whitehall. convoy the three vessels to the Downs, and deliver them to Capt. Penros, and afterwards ply to and from the river's mouth, and the North Foreland, and sometimes as high as Beachy, going as near the Kentish and Sussex shores as you can without danger, to take or destroy the pickeroons of Ostend and Dunkirk that so much annoy the trade of those parts. [I. 123, p. 90.] Aug. 1. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We remind you of a petition of Andrew Burrell, presented to the Council of State, and by them referred to you, they having received no return on it. [I. 123, p. 89; Vol. II., No. 62.] Aug. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Acts prepared and brought in by the Lord President, against printing and publishing scandalous pamphlets and libels, to be read next Saturday. 2. The petition of divers persons, on behalf of a ship from Kinsale, seized by a State's man-of-war, referred to the Admiralty judges. 3. Mr. Augier to be allowed 1,0081. 16s. 8d. in consideration of his extraordinary charges in his agency in France. 4. 6001. to be paid him out of the first money free upon the excise, and the balance as soon as the urgent affairs of State shall allow. 6. Sir Wm. Armyne and Alderman Pennington to be a committee for receiving the accounts of Major-General Lambert. 7. Warrant to be issued for paying Mr. Thelwall out of the moneys firsb chargeable by the Council upon the excise. 8. Mr. Rowe to be allowed his charges for riding to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland at Bristol, upon special service. [I. 62, pp. 586-588.] Aug. 2. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. As thle St. George Whitehall. and Unicorn must continue out longer than was at first ordered, you are to make up their provision for three months with speed, that they may be ready to go forth as soon as the captains' commissions come from the Generals. [I. 94, p. 357; Vol. II., No. 63.] Aug. 2. Council of State to the Mayor of Bristol and Jas. Powell. You Whitehall. are to take the account of Capt. Edw. Tomlins for the train [of artillery] before his going to Ireland, and certify the Council thereof. [I. 94, p. 358.] Aug. 2. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. You will see by the Whitehall. enclosed our intelligence from Mr. Strickland; we leave it to you to make the best use of it. Have ordered the Navy Commissioners to victual the George and Unicorn for three months, and desire you to speed away the captains' commissions. [I. 94, p. 358.] STATE PAPERS. 261 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 2. 64. Account by Isaac Wheller, purser, of provisions sold by Capt. London. Nixon out of the stores of the Fellowship; total, 71. 16s. 2d. [I page.] Aug. 2. 65. Order of the Eastern Association Committee, that Peter Fisher pay Henry Broade 91. 12s. 6d. out of the money received upon the Earl of Manchester's ordinance, which he paid by their order to Stephen Moulton, for arrears of pay as a cannonier in Limerick garrison, before June 1645; also 51. paid by him to poor women of Cambridge, for loss in the pulling down of their houses when the fortifications were made; receipted 11 Oct. 1649. [3 page.] Aug. 3. Order in Parliament that the Council of State ascertain by what authority Mons. Goman came over here, what his business has been and is, and give him the required pass if they see cause. Aug. 3. Order in Parliament that the Council of State prepare a reply by the Parliament to the letters from the burgomaster and senators of Hamburg, of 25 June last (written in Latin and superscribed, "IIlustrissimis excellentis. nobilis. ac magnificis dominis, Dominis celsiss. domus Parliamnenti in Anglia ordinibus, Dominis nostris observandissimis; " and subscribed, " Illustriss vestrarunm Generositat. et Dominat. observandissimi atq. officiossimi, Proconsules et Senatores civitatis Hamburgensis;") to be signed by the Speaker, informing them that the Parliament has taken notice of such letters, and of the abuse done by surprising some English merchants at Hamburg, and desires that some course be taken for their release. [I. 87, p. 82.] Aug. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The Committee for preservation of peace and suppression of insurrections, to draw their instructions to persons to be employed for keeping the peace. 4. Mr. Scott, jun., to be joined with Sir Hen. Heyman, in transacting the business in Kent. 5. The sending for Mr. Jones, deputy at Rotterdam, respited for three weeks, and the company trading there ordered to write thither concerning the complaint made against Jones, for asserting Charles Stuart to be King of England. 6. The business of the convoy for the Hamburg merchants to be considered to-morrow. 7. The Navy Commissioners to certify the condition of the two great ships that are to go to sea. 8. Any two of the Irish Committee to be a committee to examine the injury offered to Capt. Lumley Thelwall's troop in Shropshire, and report thereon to-morrow. 9. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's letter from Swansea of the 30th inst., on behalf of Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly, referred to the Irish Committee. 10. The business of sending agents into foreign parts to be considered next Wednesday. 11. The petition of Major John Browne, governor of Upnor Castle, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 262 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. The Committee who treat with the officers of the army, to consider the petition of Col. Fleetwood and his officers, and confer with Mr. Allen how present pay may be provided for them, in regard of their attending upon the guards of the Parliament; Capt. Vernon to be present. [1. 62, pp. 589-591.] Aug. 3. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Most of our ships Whitehall. being drawn westward for the Irish service, whereby the Downs are unfurnished, and convoy is wanting for merchant ships, we have appointed the George and Unicorn to be set out to sea. Certify us to-morrow in what state those ships are for men, victuals, and gunners' stores, and how soon they may be set out. If all other things are ready, may they not go out with what victuals they have, and have the rest sent after them? [I. 94, p. 359; Vol. II., No. 66.] Aug. 3. Council of State to Capt. Nixon. You are to convoy several vessels Whitehall. in the Thames laden with goods of value, and bound for Ostend, Rottendam, and other ports of Holland; and in case those vessels that you are to convoy back for London and other ports of England are not ready within 48 hours, you are to put to sea, and ply before Ostend and Dunkirk, using your best diligence to surprise and take those pirates and sea rovers that prejudice the trade of this kingdom until such vessels are ready, and then convoy them to their several ports. [I. 123, p. 91.] Aug. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order to be given to the officers of the guard that no women who clamour upon the Council, upon pretence of debts due to them from Parliament, be permitted to come within the walls of this House. 2. To inform Col. Goffe that the Council has noticed several miscarriages committed by their guards, arising from the absence of the captain and officers, and that the captain or next officer are to attend personally every day with the guard, and take care that no clamorous women nor spies be permitted to come within the walls of this House, and that no affront be offered to any members of Parliament or of the Council of State. 3. The petition of Devereux Wynn referred to the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker. 4. Notwithstanding any former order for the trustees for sale of the late King's goods to use the rooms in Somerset House, it is not intended that any member of Parliament having lodgings there be removed. 6. To write the commissioners of the assessment for London to issue warrants for assessing the last three months of the six months' tax for the army. [I. 62, pp. 593-595.] Aug. 4. Council of State to the Clerks of Assize. Certify to us with Whitehall. expedition the names of all the justices of peace in the several counties in your circuit who appeared and acted at the last assizes, and of all such as did not make their appearance, and for whose absence no just cause was shown and allowed by the judges. [I. 94, p. 360.] STATE PAPERS. 263 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Quinborough Castle and Ostenhanger House appointed prisons for delinquents, and provision to be made for their charge in prison, and for conducting them thereto. 3. The Governor of Dover Castle ordered to his charge. 4. George Hall to be joined with Capt. Augustine Skinner and Capt. Wm. Skinner in the lathe of Aylesford. 6. The secrecy enjoined upon the business of Col. Monk's treaty with McArt to be taken off. 7. A narrative of the treaty to be prepared and reported to the House, as also all the letters and papers. 8. Col. Monk to prepare the narrative, with his reasons, and attend the House thereon next Wednesday. 9. Resolved that the treaty between Col. Monk and Owen McArt was wholly against the judgment of this Council when they first heard of it, and they are still of the same opinion. 10. This to be made known to Col. Monk. 12. Sir Hard. Waller to have a special care to Plymouth, the Council hearing of a design against it. 13. To write to tell Col. Popham when the two great ships will be ready, to bid him have a care of the North Sea fishery, and to tell him of the piracies between Yarmouth and Tynemouth. 14. The two corn ships sent to Chester and Liverpool to be sent with speed to Dublin, and Mr. Walley to send constantly intelligence received from Ireland. 15. The Acts prepared for suppressing pamphlets and intelligencies to be reported to the House. 16. Sir Chas. Coote's letter of June 21, concerning a ship of corn brought in by Mr. Mead, and the petition and certificates thereon referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 62, pp. 596-598.] Aug. 6. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Act for the Whitehall. sale of the late King's lands appoints that the timber upon them should be viewed, to see what may be useful for the navy; the time limited by the Act being short, we desire that no time be lost for putting it in execution, and that you choose fit men for that purpose, and despatch them upon it, so that a return may be made by the surveyors, and order be thereupon taken for reserving what is fit for the navy. [I. 94, pp. 360, 361.] Aug. 6. Council of State to the Committee of Norwich. We see no cause Whitehall. why Henry Harding, lately a prisoner at Jersey, and here upon parole, should not exchange himself for Capt. Sam. Tickell. You are therefore to set Capt. Tickell at liberty, that Harding, being discharged, may follow his own affairs. [Vol. 115, p. 361.] Aug. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Scott to have power, upon intelligence given, to stay any persons dangerous to the commonwealth, and bring them before the Council. 3. Lord Commissioner Whitelock and Sir Hen. Vane to send some person into Scotland, to give notice how affairs are there. 264 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. Ii. Aug. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. To write to allow the governor of Hull to use the manor house for the magazine. 5. To write to the town of Hull of the necessity of so employing it. 6. Wressall Castle to be demolished, under care of Phil. Saltmarsh, Peter Vavasour, Thos. Ethrup, and -- Kirlow. 7. Sir John Danvers to report the new Acts to the House. 9. The Fellowship, or in case she cannot go, the Recovery, and the Lioness to convoy the Hamburg ships. 10. Lord Grey and Mr. Holland to take care that five or six such officers as the Lord General shall appoint be quartered in Somerset House, and the rest in Worcester and Durham Houses. 12. To inform the warden of the fleet that the Council have taken off the restraint laid upon Mr. Kinnaston, and that they leave the warden to deal with him as with other prisoners. 13. Mr. Serjeant to furnish Geo. Andrewes, cook, with a kitchen in Whitehall for dressing meat. 16. The commissioners for sale of the materials of Pontefract Castle to deliver to Col. Overton timber required for repair of the fortifications about Hull. 16. To report to the House that the letter and papers concerning a cessation made by Col. Monk with Owen Roe McArt O'Neale were sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland by Col. Monk, and were delivered by the Lord Lieutenant to the Council, when they considered the whole business, and disapproved thereof; that it was not then thought fit, however, to return any answer to Col. Monk, but he was enjoined to secrecy; that he having now come to England and presented himself, the Council have informed him that they neither did nor do approve of what he has done therein, and have ordered that the aforesaid letter and papers, and his reasons for making such cessation, should be at once reported as aforesaid. [I. 62, pp. 599-602.] Aug. 7. Council of State to the Governor of Plymouth. Your letter to Whitehall. Mr. Frost has been read, and we will give you an answer in our next. Have a special care of Plymouth, against which there is a dangerous design in hand. [I. 94, p. 361.] Aug. 7. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. The George and the Whitehall. Unicorn will be ready in three or four days. Speed away their captains' commissions and instructions. As there are many piracies committed between Yarmouth and Newcastle, which you are to give order for, and as care must be had for the coming home of the North Sea fishing, and for the preservation of the herring fishing now approaching, one of you should still attend the managing of the affairs of this Council. We have appointed the Fellowship and the Lioness to convoy three Merchant Adventurers' ships to Hamburg, and return after 14 days. [L. 94, p.'362.] Aug. 7. Council of State to Col. Blount, Capt. Skinner, and Mr. Dixwell. Whitehall. c According to your request, we have desired the Lord General that the STATE PAPERS. 265 1649. VOL. II. soldiers in your country may use all civility and pay quarters, and that he would order the governor of Dover Castle to repair to his charge We think Quinborough Castle and Ostenhanger House should be used as prisons for -delinquents. We have added Mr. Scott, junior, to Sir Hen. Heyman, Geo. Hall to Capt. Augustine, and Capt. Wm. Skinner in Aylesford lathe. As to the third and eighth particulars in your paper, we refer you to your former letters, and desire you to meet and keep such correspondence with Capt. Tomlinson, who is now at Canterbury, that the service for which he was sent thither may be effected for the peace of the country; if there is no need for the continuance of the horse troops in the country, let order be given for sending them elsewhere. [I. 94, p. 363.] Aug. 7. Council of State to Capt. Robt. Nixon of the Fellowship, and Whitehall. Capt. Benjamin Gosling of the Lioness, or, in the absence of the Fellowship, to Capt. Owen Cox, of the Recovery. The Merchant Adventurers trading for Hamburg having desired a convoy for three considerable ships, now laden in the Thames and bound for Hamburg, we require you to take them into your charge in Lee Road, and convoy them as near Hamburg as you can with safety; there remain 14 or 15 days, and then return into the Thames, with the said vessels, and such others as shall be there, bound for London. [I. ]23, p. 92.] Aug. 7. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Several Whitehall. articles and letters, containing a charge against Capt. Robert Nixon of neglect of duty, &c., were presented to us, and referred to you. You are to examine him and the parties that brought such charge, and report to us. [I. 123, p. 91.] Aug. 7. 67. Declaration of Sir Archibald Johnston, clerk registrar [of Edinburgh. Scotland], that the Lairds of Edzall and Balzorde, commissioners from Forfar to the two last sessions of Parliament, did produce the commission for the first session on 4 Jan. last, which session continued until the 16 March last; and for the second session on 23 May last, which continued until the 7th Aug. inst.; and that for hearing the charges as commissioners from the aforesaid shire, there will be due to them by the heritors of Forfar, according to the Act, the sum of 51. a day, which, with the four days allowed for coming and going, amounts to 1,5701. [Draft, I page.] Aug. 7. 68. Declaration by the same to the like effect, but stating the Edinburgh. sum due at 7851. [Draft, 1 page.] Aug. 7. 69. Petition of William Baillie, of Dunean, to the Parliament [of Scotland] for 201. on account of 2,000 marks granted him on his petition of 26 March last, wherein he detailed his sufferings and his want of means of maintenance. Has not received any benefit from the grant, and unless speedily helped, will be ruined. [3 page.] Aug. 7. 70. Petition of Walter Forbes, of Talquhone, to the Parliament [of Scotland] for compensation for aid rendered to sick and wounded 266 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. soldiers, after the conflict between the Parliament army and the rebels under the command of Jas. Graham, at Fyvie, in the North, 30 Oct. 1644, as also for provisions supplied at request of the Marquis of Argyle. With report of the Committee on Bills of 19 July 1649, that Parliament should make satisfaction to the petitioner. Order, 23 July, referring the case back to Parliament as the most competent to deal with it. Also a further reference to the Committee of Estates, 7 Aug. 1649. [11 pages.] Aug. 7. 71. Petition of William Gordon, of Cricklow (?), and Dan. Dunbar of Baldune, for the gentlemen of the Committee of War in the sheriffdom of Wigtown, to the Parliament [of Scotland]. Were summoned by Jas. Rose, of Balssell, to appear before Parliament. Beg an order to Rose to pay them all their costs. [- page.] Aug. 7. 72. Petition of Sir John Hlaldane, Laird of Glenegew, to the Parliament [of Scotland] for relief for losses sustained in upholding the commonwealth, as in maintenance of a garrison raised at his own expense. Withstood the rebels in their marches through the country where he had an interest, by garrisoning the place at his own charge, under commission of Major-General Middleton, who recommended him to the Committee of Estates for maintenance. In 1645 and 1646, his lands in Perth were overrun, burnt, and wasted, whereby hie lost 3,0001. Being unable to live, is obliged to give twothirds of his rent to get the land cultivated. Last September, Geo. Monro and his accomplices, understanding that he was opposite to their wishes, placed several troops of horse upon his lands, and in 15 days, drove away his cattle, exacted money, and did 10,0001. damage, and his lands are still held for payment of maintenance and bearing the public burdens. With report of the Committee on Bills recommending the matter to the Committee of War for Perth, and to the Committee for Money, 29 June 1649, and further reference by the Parliament to the Committee of Estates, 7 Aug. 1649. [3 sheet.] Aug. 7. 73. Petition of Wm. Hendry, of Stewartoun, to the Parliament [of Scotland] for relief. Being inwardly pressed in conscience, and outwardly called to bear public testimony against the late unlawful engagement, went armed with his son upon two good horses to Mauchline Muir, and there in his own defence was hardly pursued by the Earl of Calendar's troopers, received two grievous wounds on his head, and was thrust through the arm, and left nearly dead on the field, and his two horses, with his pistols, sword, and purse taken from him; since which time he has been unable to work. Authenticated by Andrew Hutcheson, minister of Stewartoun, and six others. With report of the Committee on Bills, that the chamberlains of the Earl of Calendar are to pay petitioner 300 marks Scottish out of the first rents they receive belonging to their master. 10 July and 7 Aug. 1649. [1 pages.] Aug. 7. 74. Supplication of Alex. Mackenzie, and eight other tenants, &c. of the lands lying within the Earldom of Ross and Lordship of Ardmeanoch and Dingwall, to the Parliament [of Scotland] and STATE PAPERS. 267 1649. VOL. II. Committee of Estates, for release from certain exactions made for the maintenance of horse and foot, their estate being now so much reduced thereby that they are unable to maintain their families, or pay their great feu duties to His Majesty's treasurer, which exactions are made notwithstanding the Act for maintenance of the army, and providing for the garrisons. Details of the exactions made upon them. [1 sheet.] Aug. 7. 75. Petition of Lieut. John Mure to the Parliament [of Scotland] for an order for payment of 201. and 501. expenses incurred in bringing home cannon, arms, ammunition, &c. from Berwick to Capt. Dundas at Stirling. The Committee of Estates allowed him the 201. for his pains, and his expenses, but the expenses were not put in, and the general commissioner refuses to pay them. [1 page.] Aug. 8. Order in Parliament —upon report from'the Council of State, that Jno. Marsh, Jno. Santhy, Moses Wall, and Roger Firth be commissioners to go to Guernsey for ordering the affairs there-that the Council of State consider this business, and report their opinion. [I. 87, p. 82.] Aug. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Papers brought in from the Ordnance Committee to be signed the same as those from the Admiralty Committee. 2. To move the House to consider the Act brought in for punishing mutineers. 3. Sir Gilbert Pickering to report back to the House that the Council think the ordinance for sending the commissioners formerly presented to Guernsey ought to be speedily passed. 4. Colonels Fleetwood and Sydenham to have the same power to command the forces of the Isle of Wight as Col. Hammond or any former governor. 5. Mr. Burrell's business to be considered next Friday. 6. Sir Fras. Willoughby's business to-morrow. 7. The Lioness at Harwich to ply in Yarmouth roads, and ride by the Tiger until further order. 8. Messrs. Holland and Thomson, navy commissioners, to go to Yarmouth, and examine the difference between the captain, master, and men of the Tiger, and endeavour to settle the same. [Also I. 62, p. 607.] 9. Credit to be given to Messrs. Holland and Thomson to advance what moneys they think fit for payment of such of the men as, upon hearing the business, they shall think fit to discharge and pay off at Yarmouth. 10. The civil and military officers of the town and garrison of Yarmouth to assist Messrs. Holland and Thomson for securing the ship and men, and furthering the service. 11. All captains of ships riding in Yarmouth roads while such commissioners are there are to aid them. [Also I. 62, p. 609.1 12. Private instructions given to the commissioners to receive such of the mutineers for justice as they shall judge most guilty. [Also I. 62, p. 608.] 268 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. TI. Aug. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 15. The instructions for the several counties to be considered next Friday. 16. The letter from Hamburg to be reported to the House. 17. The Earl of Denbigh and Mr. Scott, with the rest of the private committee, to give notice to the generals at sea of the going of a person of quality from Charles Stuart to Prince Rupert. 18. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to cause an account to be made of the names of the justices of peace who appeared at the last assizes in their respective counties. Aug. 8. Council of State to the Commanders of the Fellowship. Having Whitehall. ordered you to convoy certain merchant ships to Hamburg, we desire you to go to Yarmouth roads, and signify your being there to Mr. Holland and Mr. Thomson, either at Yarmouth or aboard the Tiger frigate, and receive orders from them for any service to be done there, and then proceed on your journey, according to former order. [I. 94, p. 364.] Aug. 8. Council of State to Col. Barkstead. We thank you for your care Whitehall. concerning the distemper aboard the Tiger frigate, and hope the business may be either composed or kept from coming to extreinities, until some other course be taken in it. We have dispatched Mr. Holland and Mr. Thomson thither to settle that affair, and have given them instructions, and you are to give them all assistance in your power. We doubt not of your readiness, and therefore use no argument to persuade it. [I. 94, 1p. 364.] Aug. 8. Council of State to the Navy Committee. Mr. Holland and Whitehall. Mr. Thomson are to repair to Yarmouth for settling of some mutiny among the mariners of the Tiger against the captain and master, and they may need some money to pay off such men as they shall discharge. You are to give them credit for such money. [I. 94, p. 365.] Aug. 8. Council of State to Capt. Ben. Gosling of the Lioness. There was Whitehall. an order sent to you on the 7th inst. to convoy three Merchant Adventurers' ships bound for Hamburg; but as business of importance has since fallen out, whereby you are required another way, you are to repair to Yarmouth road, anchor as near to the Tiger as you can, and in case the company should offer to weigh anchor contrary to Capt. Peacock's order, to use your best endeavour to hinder it, and upon the arrival of John Holland and Robt. Thomson, the Navy Commissioners, to follow their orders in all things in this service, and that finished, to go on with your convoy. [I. 123, p. 93.] Aug. 8. Warrant by the Council of State to the Commander-in-Chief Whitehall. in the Downs to appoint a convoy for three or four vessels coming from Newhaven, Sluce, and other ports in Sussex, with iron STATE PAPERS. 269 1649. VOL. II. and other merchandise for Lynn, such convoy having been moved for in the House by Wm. Hay and Jno. Baker. [I. 123, p. 94.] Aug. 8. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty, of the petition and papers of Rich. Edmonson, desiring to have his ship, which was taken prize by Capt. Clarke, while trading to Belfast with three hogsheads of beef, returned to him, or the value thereof. [I. 123, p. 93.] Aug. 9. 76. Order in Parliament, that thle Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall issue warrants and take effectual course for collecting the arrears of rent due from or remaining in the hands of any of the tenants, by virtue of any former orders, the same to be brought into the treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall, and kept in a distinct treasury, to be disposed of as the Parliament shall hereafter appoint. [Printed, 1 page.] Aug. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter to the Senate of Hamburg to be put into Latin. 4. Lord Grey and Messrs. Heveningham and Wilson to go out to the Surrey men and take the names of gentlemen fit to be trusted with commissions for the militia. 5. Two months' pay to be allowed to the Scout-master General of Ireland, according to the establishment for Ireland. 7. The Irish committee to contract with those they think fit for bacon for the Irish service. 8. The fishing business to be considered next Monday. [I. 62, pp. 610, 611.] Aug. 9. Council of State to the Lord General. We understand that there Whitehall. is a confluence of malignants in the eastern division of Surrey, and that they have private meetings in such places as they used last year, for designing the Surrey petition and the following insurrection. The principal persons are Sir Thomas Bludder, with other ringleaders of the last year's rebellion, and lately Lord Goring was seen among them. The major part are at or about Epsom, under pretence of drinking the water there, but lie privately, having good horses and arms, and do not drink the water. Let two troops of horse be sent to quarter in the market towns thereabouts, to be ready to execute further directions from this Council, and meantime take no notice.that they come for any other cause but the changing of quarters. [I. 94, p. 366.] Aug. 9. Council of State to Col. Temple [Governor of Tilbury fort]. You Whitehall. are to examine the truth of the enclosed information, and finding it as is informed, to apprehend Col. Washington and Capt. Scruggs, and send them up to the Council, and to search in such houses as you suspect for arms, ammunition, &c., and whatever you shall discover you are to put in safety until further order. [I. 94, p. 367; I. 62, p. 607.] Aug. 9. Council of State to the Deputy Assistants and Company of MerWhitehall. chant Adventurers at Hamburg. We have received yours of the 270 2DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. 11. 27th ult., certifying the rescue of those of your company that were taken and carried away by the perfidious design of Cochrane and his associates, of which we are very glad; if it had succeeded, it would have been too great an encouragement to those plagiaries to continue that trade of taking and ransoming men, and maintaining themselves by it; and we hope it will be a ground of caution for the future against too much credulity. We are much satisfied with the gallant resolution and valiant action of those young merchants who, with so much hazard, performed that rescue, whereby they have done honour to their nation, and gotten themselves reputation. We conceive them to deserve all encouragement, and shall give them our best countenance. As to your danger there, we have written to the Commonwealth of Hamburg; of the effect of our letters we desire to be certified from you. The Parliament will not abandon any who are under the malice of their enemies for their affection to the commonwealth, but will endeavour that right and justice be done them. For a person to be qualified with a public character there, we wish some among yourselves, who might best have understood your own affairs, had been fit for it; but you not encouraging that, we shall take it into speedy consideration, that one may be dispatched from hence to you that may be qualified. [I. 94, pp. 367, 368.] Aug, 9. Council of State to [the Senate of Hamburg]. Of the advantage Whitehall. to human society of mutual commerce none can be ignorant who are at all conversant in civil affairs. There has long been a strict alliance between this commonwealth and your city, and many privileges enjoyed by the merchants of either part, for encouragement of a trade which has been beneficial to both, and we shall be ever ready to do what justice, honour, or any former conventions oblige- us to, for preservation of the said alliance. We have considered your letter of 25 June, setting forth some fraud in the manufacture of cloths especially vendible in those parts, and believe that, during these times of war, many abuses may have crept in, it not being then possible to take due care of the execution of particular laws, while we were inforced to employ all our power to preserve our whole liberties from being rooted out by the attempts* of the late tyrant, whose ways the divine justice has brought upon his own head, and has begun to settle peace in this commonwealth; by the advantage thereof we hope to redress all abuses which the misgovernment of former times has encouraged. We have put the business into a way for examination and redress, and doubt not but with as much speed as the nature of such an affair will bear, to reduce the manufacture to the ancient manner, and restore our cloth to its ancient reputation. We doubt not but your city will also do what on their part is stipulated, for preserving the alliance and encouraging mutual trade. We formerly, upon representation by our merchants there residing, of the danger they were in, and the attempts made upon them for adhering to this commonwealth, recommended them to your protection, the benefit whereof they for some time enjoyed; but we are now informed that, since the arrival at your city of STATE PAPERS. 271 1649. VOL. II. one Cochrane, who gives out himself to be a public minister of Cbarles Stuart, eldest son to the late King, they have been much affronted and endangered; the deputy of the company and two other merchants have been, by the practice of Cochrane, surprised and carried away, and our merchants could not obtain any assistance from you for their recovery. And although a very small number of our young merchants, with very great hazard, effected their recovery, and brought back the pirates who (in the river whereof your city is conservators) committed this wickedness against the laws of the empire, and who are imprisoned for it, yet such is the impudence of Cochrane, that he not only owns that fact, but requires those pirates to be set at liberty, and those merchants of ours so rescued, together with those who so valiantly rescued them, to be delivered over into his hands. We shall not say anything of this fact, effected with so much perfidy, and owned by him with so much impudence; by this you will be able to judge with what kind of men we have been conflicting for the preservation of all that can be dear to freeborn men. We desire that Cochrane and the rest of these offenders may be proceeded against, according to justice and the laws of the empire, and that our merchants may be so under your declared protection, as to be secure against nefarious attempts * which security they will much better enjoy, if those who formerly attempted upon the life of the minister there (some of which number walk openly and boldly in the streets, to the affront of justice) may be punished as their offence shall by law deserve. Of all these things our merchants there will make a more full representation. We recommend it also to your consideration, whether it can be for the safety and interest of your city to suffer Cochrane, such a pest to human society, under pretence of a public character (from him who has no power to give one, being not possessed of any dominions), to remain in your city, and with what security our merchants can there follow their trade, when they shall be still subject to all his wicked designs, and be without remedy, by reason of his pretended character. The sense we have of this danger of our merchants, and of the impudent affront to this commonwealth by Cochrane, has made us the longer in this representation; but we doubt not you will take the same into consideration and take such a course as these offenders shall be punished, and our merchants protected, as we shall also protect all such of you as have their residence among us. [I. 94,pp. 369-373.] Aug. 10. 77. Act of Parliament for admitting the six counties of North Wales to a general composition for their delinquincy. [Printed, 10 pages.] Aug. 10. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State pay to Quartermaster-General Becher, and Adjutant-General Sadler, 1501. a piece, on account towards the expedition to Ireland. [I. 87, p. 83.] Aug. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench that Sir Martyn Sandys, against whom a warrant was issued, being outlawed for the murder of Mr. Stayner of Worcester, is now in safe custody 272 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) in the Gatehouse, having been apprehended by Hen. Hastings, and afterwards committed as a dangerous person, and can therefore be proceeded against for the murder. 2. The petition of Wm. Mathew of Plymouth referred to the Collectors of Prize Goods. 3. The letter to Sir Charles Coote to be signed and sent. 4. Mr. Frost to pay the engineer who is to go to Winchester to view the Castle 31. 5. Mr. Frost to discharge the bill of Humphl. Holden, sent upon journeys by Order of Council. 6. Mr. Serjeant's business to be considered to-morrow. 10. George Clarke of Gravesend to be sent in custody to Gravesend, and Col. Blount and Messrs. Twisleton and Cotgrave, justices of the peace, to examine him about the matter of which he is accused, and take sureties for his good behaviour, and appearance at the next assizes. 12. Two months' pay to be advanced to Sir Fras. Willoughby, in his capacity of captain. 13. The Council to meet to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock, and 14. On Monday afternoon at 1. 15. The business of the instructions to be taken to-morrow morning first thing. 20. Mr. Frost to examine the information against Ordway alias Gunsmith. [1. 62, pp. 613-615.] Aug. 10. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. We transmit you the Whitehall. enclosed letter from Col. Deane, containing further evidence concerning the State's man-of-war lately taken off Kinsale, the business whereof is still depending before you, and desire that the papers mentioned may also be considered, before you proceed to a final determination. [I. 94, p. 375.] Aug. 10. Council of State to the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen. Whitehall. There has not been a due and seasonable levying of the assessments in the city of London for the pay of the army, and satisfying the assignations given thereupon for those forces that are about this city for the guard of the Parliament and the safety of the city; for want thereof the soldiers have to take quarters, and many inconveniences have happened, and unless there is a present provision of money to pay them, some mischief may happen that will not be in our or your power to prevent. In several counties, upon like occasion, they have found means to raise moneys until collections were brought in; you are to order the aldermen to meet in the several wards, and to use all means for bringing in the money, so as to prevent mischief. [L. 94, pp. 375, 376.] Aug. 10. Council of State to Col. Blount and Messrs. Twisleton and WoodWhitehall. cot, justices of the peace. We desire you to examine [George] Clarke, of Gravesend on the enclosed information, and bind him over to the next assizes, taking sureties for his good behaviour. [I. 94, p. 401.] STATE PAPERS. 273 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 10. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Geo. Dakins of the 10th Whelp. You are carefully to convoy nine or ten vessels named, now laden in the Thames, with merchants' goods bound for Yarmouth, Lynn, and Hull, to their several ports, and then repair to the commander-in-chief of your squadron; with a list of the ships and their masters, viz., 3 of Hull, 1 of Burlington, 1 of Yarmouth, and 4 bound for Lynn. [L. 123, p. 94.] Aug. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Lieut.-Gen. Jones's letter, with the list of prisoners, and the further narrative by Capt. Otway, who was in the action, to be printed and published. 3. Mr. Frost to take care that the printed copies are sent to the churches without the lines of communication. 5. The petition of Capt. Jno. Campbell referred to the Irish Committee. 7. The Council to proceed in the nomination of persons fit to be entrusted in the several counties for preserving the peace, and such names to be kept in readiness for presentation to the House, if called for. 8. The matter of the instructions recommitted to the former com- mittee, with the addition of all present this day, and they to meet at 4 p.m. daily until the business is finished, and to fit the instructions for the House. 10. To order the collectors for prize goods to take care of the wounded men lately brought to Portsmouth. 12. Lieut.-Gen. Jones's letter, relating to the victory on 6 August of the forces in the city of Dublin against Ormond's army, with the list of the prisoners and ammunition taken, and Capt. Otway's narrative, to be printed and published, and sent to the Lord Mayor of London, to be sent to all the ministers within his jurisdiction, who are to publish the same to-morrow in their congregations, so that there may be an acknowledgement of God's goodness to the commonwealth in so seasonable a victory. 13. To report to the House that the troop of horse in Oxfordshire, under Capt. Smith, be continued and maintained upon the sequestrations of the county or other public revenue. [I. 62, pp. 617 -619.] Aug. 11. Council of State to the Lord Mayor of London. It having Whitehall. pleased God to give a most signal victory to a small handful of our forces against the whole army of Ormond that was before Dublin, we have ordered the particulars received from Lieut.-Gen. Jones to be printed and published in all the churches within the lines of communication, and desire you to order all the ministers within your jurisdiction to publish the same, that God's great goodness may be acknowledged. [L. 94, p. 376.] Aug. 11. Council of State to the Attorney-General. Not long since a riot Whitehall. was committed by certain inhabitants of St. Alban's, at the house and against the person of Dr. King. Complaint being made to this 35077. s 274 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Council, we wrote to the justices of peace there to proceed against them at the next sessions, and an indictment was preferred against them, but the jury would not find the bill, notwithstanding the full and express evidence for it. An information is therefore to be put into the upper bench against them next term, and you are to receive instructionsfrom Dr. King for it, and take care that the business be proceeded in effectually. [I. 94, p. 377.] Aug. 11. Council of State to the Collectors of Prize Goods. The generals at Whitehall. sea report that the Robert frigate lies at Falmouth in a decaying condition, and is not to be employed for the service. Let her be sold to the best advantage, for the use of the mariners who expect their due upon it. [1. 94, p. 378.] Aug. 11. Council of State to Mr. Walley. As the two ships of corn just Whitehall. sent thither do not bring down your markets, and as the corn may be spared there, send them away to Dublin, where it may be of more advantage. [1. 94, p. 378.] Aug. 11. Council of State to the Lord-Lieut. of Ireland. We send you Whitehall. printed copies of the account of the victory of Col. Jones in Ireland to dispose of. All the provisions are dispatched except one ship. [L 94, p. 379.] Aug. 11. Council of State to the Bailiff and Chief Burgesses of BerkhamWhitehall. stead. The enclosed articles of charge have been exhibited against Nathaniel Payne, Thomas Aldrich, and Nathaniel Partridge. We transmit them to you, to examine and report on the whole business. [I. 94, p. 379.] Aug. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The letter that went to Coventry to be sent to the Committee of Sussex, sitting at Lewes, as to the city (sico) of Chichester being made untenable, or kept with less charge. 3. The state of fact concerning the French interdict of import of our English woollen manufacture to be stated by Mr. Frost reported to the House, as also the Council's opinion that if it be not presently taken off, Parliament will forthwith interdict the import of French wines. 4. To write Mr. Strickland to press for an audience with the States General, and in case he is still delayed, to return and give an account of his affairs, and also to signify to them that he is called home upon that ground. 7. To write the Revenue Committee to take care that the money ordered for Mr. Dorislaus and his sister is speedily paid. 8. 401. to be given to Dr. Dorislaus' late servant, severely wounded in defence of his master, who was slain while acting as resident for the service of the State in the Low Countries. 10. Andrew Burrell's business to be heard next Wednesday. 11. The business of giving recruits to Col. Jones's regiment referred to the Irish Committee. STATE PAPERS. 275 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. Messrs. Scott, Heveningham, and Holland, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Col. Ludlow to be a committee to examine the business of Col. Washington. 13. The merchant ships taken on for the service to be continued until they have made up their time in the service to eight months. 14. Sir Gilbert Pickering, Mr. Scott, Mr. Martin, and Mr. Ludlow, to be a committee to consider the offer of Mr. Musgrave. 15. Mr. Hooke's claim to the tennis court at St. James's House referred to Mr. Martin, the Earl of Denbigh, Col. Ludlow, and Mr. Holland. 16. Sir John Danvers' business, as to having lodgings as housekeeper at St. James's, referred to the above committee. 17. Eight men to be allowed to the serjeant-at-arms for executing warrants of the Council for apprehending delinquents. 18, 19. Ten groats a day to be allowed to such men for their attendance in town, and 4d. per mile when riding to execute the commands of the Council. 20. The 3s. 4d. a day to be allowed to such of the men as the serjeant shall certify for as entertained by him, he certifying how many days they have attended. 21. 20s. a day to be allowed to the serjeant for his attendance. 22. That he be further recommended to the House for encourageTment, in consideration of his many services. 24. The serjeant to tell the state of his arrears to Mr. Martin, who is to report the same to the House, that consideration may be made to him. [I. 62, pp. 620-623.] Aug. ] 3. Council of State to the Governor, Bailiff, and Justices of Guernsey. Whitehall. There have been several complaints presented to the Parliament and this Council of the distempers and factions in Guernsey, which continue and heighten, to the danger of the island. The long troubles here have given so much business to Parliament that they have 'not had time to settle that affair, but commissioners have now been appointed to be sent over, to examine upon the place the whole state of the island, and of the grievances complained of, that Parliament may take course for redress, and settle the island in safety. Of the coming of those commissioners we give this notice, that preparations may be made to facilitate their dispatch. [I. 94, p. 380.] Aug 13. Council of State to the Governor, Bailiff, and Justices of Guernsey. Whitehall. To the same effect as the preceding; also: Some persuade the people that they shall be freed from the payment of their just debts, &c., and stir them up to disorders to attain that end; you are to undeceive them, and let them know that this commonwealth will take care that justice may have due course, and that each man pay to the other what is due; for this commonwealth will not countenance any who maintain principles so destructive to the very foundation of the flourishing of any government. But if the troubled s 2 276 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. state of affairs have disabled any present payment of those debts, which time might enable them to discharge, the creditors should use moderation in the time of requiring those debts, that the debtors may not be utterly ruined. [I. 94, pp. 383, 384.] Aug. 13. Council of State to the Committee for Westminster College. The Whitehall. bearer, Wm. Gregory, has served for many years in the office of the wardrobe, and some years since became lame. As that office is like to cease, and he to be without employment or subsistence, we beg for him an almsman's place now void in your college. [IT. 94, p. 381.] Aug. 13. Warrant by Col. Edw.Popham to Capt. Rob. Dennis, of the St. George, to press seamen requisite to complete the number for his ship, but not any for whose demeanour he will not be responsible, nor any from outward bound ships. With note that a like warrant was granted to Capt. Harris of the Unicorn. [I. 123, p. 95.] Aug. 13. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. The time now drawing on for fitting out the winter guard, I recommend to you to make seasonable provision for the ships appointed for it, that when they comne in, they may make little stay in port. Provision of victuals should be made for 1,000 men in the port of London, 1,000 at Portsmouth, 500 at Yarmouth, and 500 at Plymouth, for six months, that the places for their taking in victuals being near that of their service, the coast may be better guarded, and the trade of merchants secured. [I. 123, p. 96; Vol. II., ao. 78.] Aug. 13. 79. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. As Col. Popham Whitehall. was gone for the Downs, I opened your letter to him. You ask whether the merchant ships in the service are to continue six or eight months. That will have to be decided by the Council of State, so I asked Sir Hen. Vane, who says the Council of State wish them to continue eight months. [1 page.] Aug. 14. Order in Parliament that 2001. be given to Capt. Otway, as a gratuity for his pains and faithful service; 1001. to be paid by the Council of State, and 1001. by the Revenue Committee. Aug. 14. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider the request of Lieut.-Gen. Jones, contained in his letter to the House, as to continuing Sir Geo. Ayscue in his command as Admiral of the Irish seas. Aug. 14. Order in Parliament that the Council of State prepare a letter to be signed by the Speaker, and sent to Lieut.-General Michael Jones. [I. 87, pp. 83, 84.] Aug. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Henry Mildmay, Mr. Holland, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Col. Hutchinson, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider what goods of the late King may be reserved for the use of the Council of State, but not to exceed 10,0001. in value. STATE PAPERS. 277 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The business of Ordway, alias Gunsmith, referred to Justices Hooker and Carter, and the charge given in against him to be sent to them. 4. The Act prepared for regulating the manufacture of woollen cloth to be considered next Saturday. 5. To inform Mrs. Griffiths that it is not in the power of the Council to answer her petition, but they leave it to the commissioners for the 50,0001. ordinance at the Star Chamber. 6. The Lord President to draw up the state of the information brought to the Council from Lancashire and Cheshire, concerning the Earl of Derby, and to report to the House that the Council think it will be dangerous to the commonwealth if he is admitted to compound. 7. The petition of Capt. Green referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. The propositions concerning the garrisons of Chester and Liverpool referred to the committee that consults with the officers of the army. 9. To write Mr. Augier to make instance for delivery of the prisoners who were formerly in Capt. Green's company; as threats have been made that they would be sent to the gallies, he is to inform the Ministers of State there [in France] that if they are not delivered, or are ill-used in any way, the commonwealth will retaliate with advantage. 10. To write the generals of the fleet to provide a ship for the Guernsey commissioners. 11. The commissioners are to lodge in the house of Mr. De la March. 13. Mr. Frost to state the case of Mr. Hutchinson, concerning the 5001. seized in Chester water, so that a report may be made to the House. 15. Commission appointing Col. Charles Fleetwood and Col. Wm. Sydenham governors of the Isle of Wight, and of all the forces there, with the same power as Col. Hammond formerly had, and to raise and drill as many of the inhabitants as may be necessary for the defence thereof [I. 62, pp. 624 —627.] Aug. 14. Council of State to the Commissioners for demolishing Lancaster Whitehall. Castle. Some part of the magazine and some carriages now in Lancaster Castle belong to Major-General Ashton and his soldiers, and were put there by him on his return from his northern expedition; there are also some goods belonging to well affected persons that were carried thither last year for safety. You are to order that such be restored to their owners. [I. 94, p. 384.] Aug. 14. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Thanks for your care to make Whitehall. provision of bread to relieve Dublin; as you have asked LieutGen. Jones how he would have those supplies come, you must observe his directions; but if none come, you are to send the corn 278 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. thither with expedition; there will be need of it by reason of so great a number arriving there, until a supply can be made out of the present harvest. [L. 94, p. 385.] Aug. 14. Council of State to Lord Chief Justice Rolle. The Council, being Whitehall. informed that Mr. Henry Hastings lies privately concealed in Essex under a disguise, sent to apprehend him, but when the party was brought up, the information was found to be mistaken, and the party proved to be Sir Martin Sandys, one who committed a murder at Worcester upon Mr. Stayner, for which he was indicted, and stands outlawed, and your warrant was formerly issued against him; he is committed to the Gatehouse on suspicion of murder, and we give you notice, that you may proceed against him. [1. 94, p. 386.] Aug. 14. Council of State to Col. Popham. About 8 August, there were eight Whitehall. ships taken off Flamborough Head, which is a great discouragement to the trade of the north. You are to give special charge to the northern squadron to look after those pirates, and as they are set out from Ostend and the ports of Flanders, and thither carry their prizes, you are to order two ships fit for that service to ply upon the coast of Flanders, to prevent their coming out, or intercept them when they return with their prizes. Besides this particular service, their being upon these coasts will be a great security to the trade between this place and Flanders. The merchant ships now in the service shall continue their employment for eight months. [I. 94, p. 386.] Aug. 14. Council of State to the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall. There Whitehall. have been several representations made to this Council of the sad resentment in the counties of Lancaster and Chester, about admitting the Earl of Derby to his composition, and that if he perfect it and come into those parts, it will interrupt the peace thereof, and be dangerous. You are to forbear perfecting it until the further pleasure of the House can be known. Certify us how far you have proceeded in it, that we may report the whole matter to Parliament. [I. 94, p. 387.] Aug. 14. Council of State to the Mayor and Aldermen of Hull. We formerly, Whitehall. upon some desires presented from your town, wrote to the governor that the manor house of Hull, which had been employed for the garrison and which it was then conceived might be spared, as much ammunition was then sent away, might be restored to you; but we are since informed that it cannot as yet be spared, without prejudice to the garrison. We therefore desire you to let it continue in that employment until some other course may be taken to accommodate the garrison. [I. 94, p2. 388.] Aug. 14. Council of State to Philip Saltmarsh, John Vavasour, Thomas Whitehall. Ethrup, and Kirlow. That the country might not be at an unnecessary charge to keep a garrison at Wressall Castle [co. York], or, for want of such a garrison, be subjected to greater inconvenience, if it should be surprised and kept by an enemy, it is to be demolished, STATE PAPERS..279 1649. VOL. II. and you are to take care that this be done effectually. The materials will defray the charge of demolishing, and if any improvement shall by your providence be made beyond that charge, you will reserve it to be employed for some other such public service in your county. [I. 94, p. 388.] Aug. 14. Council of State to the Earl of Northumberland. The castle of Whitehall. Wressall was appointed by Parliament to be demolished, but it is not yet made untenable. Signify to us whether you will yourself order its effectual demolishing, or whether we shall give order to some other for the doing of it. We have appointed Philip Saltmarsh, John Vavasour, Thomas Ethrup, and Mr. Kirlow to take the oversight, so that it may be effectually done; we shall order its doing, if you do not think fit to proceed yourself in the demolishing of it. [I. 94, p. 389.] Aug. 14. Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Rowland Dawkins and Capt. Whitehall. Barbour. We ordered Aberystwith Castle to be disgarisoned and demolished, but it is not yet done, and the garrison now in it is to be drawn out to go for Ireland. You are to see it effectually done, and call in the country to demolish it, who are hereby required to give you assistance. [I. 94, p. 390.] Aug. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to pay Capt. Otway the gratuity voted him by the House, for bringing news of the routing of the rebels in Ireland. 2. An extract of so much of the letter of the judges of the western circuit as concerns free quarter, and also the petition of the grand jury of Hlants to be sent to the Lord General, who is to take care that quarter is not taken, to the discontent of the county. 3. To write to Col. Wayle, Col. Syler, governor of Boston, and Col. Twisleton, to view Belvoir Castle; a similar letter to be sent to Lord Grey and Capt. Anth. Markham. 5. The complaint against Messrs. Payne and Aldrich referred to Mr. Cox, Sir John Wittewrong, and Dr. King. 6. The Irish Committee to treat with Capt. Otway as to recruiting Lieut.-Gen. Jones's regiment of horse. 7. The petition of Rich. Smith, master of the Blessing, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. The Committee formerly appointed for examination of Lady Carlisle to take the examination of Col. Aldrich. 9. Col. Hacker's regiment to be appointed for Ireland, and notice given to the Lord General. 10. Col. Purefoy added to the Irish Committee. 11. The business of the prisoners at Weymouth, taken in tihe attempt of surprising Portland Castle and the garrison of Weymouth, to be considered to-morrow. 12. To return answer that the Council cannot comply with the petition of the officers of Major-General Monk's regiment. 13. The petition of Vice-Admiral Crowther referred to the Admiralty Committee. 280 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. Lord Denbigh to inform the committee who are to meet the officers of the army what information has been brought in concerning taking into the army such as have formerly served the King, and other malignants. 15. The surveyor of works to view thle house at Mortlake where the tapestry is made, and make an estimate of what is necessary to be done for its reparation, so that it may be kept from* ruin, and be fit for habitation and the use of the work, taking all care that the State may not be put to greater charge than is necessary. [L. 62, pp. 627-629.] Aug. 15. Council of State to Sir Win. Rowe, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Matthews, Whitehall. justices of the peace for Essex. We desire you to examine a complaint presented to this Council by Dr. Byron, and take informations therein, and upon hearing of the whole, proceed against the parties according to law. [T. 94, p. 392.] Aug. 15. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Robt. Nixon of the Fellowship. Happy Entrance, parliamnent having resolved, for better securing trade, to continue Downs. out the ship under your command for two months longer, after the expiration of the six months, I require you, when the six months' provisions are expended, to repair to Thomas King of Yarmouth, with whom I have contracted to victual your ship for the said two months. Meantime you are to furnish him with as many of your empty casks and biscuit bags as necessary, and assist him with your boat in bringing such provisions on board. With note of like letters to Capt. Jas. Peacock of the Tiger, Capt. Geo. Dakins of the Tenth Whelp, Capt. Rich. Wilshire of the Jonas, Capt. Jno. Coppin of the Greyhound, Capt. Wm. Coppin of the Elizabeth, Capt. Anth. Sharpe of the Star frigate, and Capt. Thos. Cheyney of the Exchange. [I. 123, p. 96.] Aug. 15. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Christian, widow of Charles Comerlon, late surgeon of the Recovery, for a gratuity of two months' pay, which was ordered and paid to the whole company, but her husband left unpaid; also for losses sustained by him upon the Robert frigate, in which he was surgeon when she was surprised and taken. [L. 123, p. 97.] Aug. 15. Like reference of the petition of Thomas Shute, master of the Hector, and the other officers and mariners, to the Navy Commissioners, who are to direct the collectors for prize goods to allow petitioners recompense for their long attendance as witnesses for the State. [I. 123, p. 99.] Aug. 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. A committee to be nominated for bringing the money of the public revenue and other moneys into the Treasury, to consist of Messrs. Martin, Heveningham, Stapley, and Ludlow; Mr. Squibb also to attend. 2. Capt. Lawson to be informed that the Council have no power STATE PAPERS. 281 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) to meddle with his petition, but conceive it more proper for the Army Committee. 3. The letter to Mr. Strickland approved. 4. Mr. Landgrage summoned to attend. 5. Col. Blount to take upon oath the examinations and answer of the man who informed against Landgrage, and other witnesses. 6. The Company of Merchant Adventurers to attend the Council on Saturday. 7. Mr. Lynn having order to take up 3001. worth of drugs and 1501. worth of oils, honey, sugar, and spices, for the use of the army and hospitals, for all which payment is to be made at three months, and three months, and it appearing by the several bills of parcels certified by Mr. Lavender, that the said drugs have been had from persons named, and amount to 4201., warrant is to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to pay the amounts due to each respectively, at the times mentioned. 8. Mr. Walley to provide and ship from Chester water 50 tons of coals for the use of the said two hospitals. 9. Mr. Lynn having received 4301. to buy beds, &c. for the hospitals at Dublin, and having disbursed 3961. 15s., the balance of 331. 5s. is to be imprested to him for his journey to Ireland, as apothecary-general to the army and hospitals. 10. To write the Lord-Lieutenant to give order that the Archbishop of Dublin's house be appointed for a hospital, the mass houise in Back Lane being already set apart for that purpose; and that yearly allowances be made out of the next adjacent custodiums, sequestered rents, bishops' lands, and rents to Dublin, as follows:-1. For wages and meat for 20 nurses to attend 200 men in both hospitals, at 101. a year each, 2001.; small beer yearly for 200 men, allowing every week a barrel for 20(1 men, 1821.; candles and salt yearly, 261. 13s. 8d.; washing and soap, 301.; two masters to oversee each hospital, at 301. each, 601. A minister to instruct and attend the hurt, sick, and weak soldiers in both hospitals, 401. yearly; for present repair of the hospitals, 701., and 301. for drinking cups, spoons, trenchers, skellets, pots, grates, tables, &c. The hospitals being put in good repair, 151. to be allowed annually to each to keep them so, also 201. to keep up the necessary stock of utensils, &c.: 50 tons of coals being provided by Mr. Walley, 201. a year to be allowed to each hospital to keep up the supply. Tow, flax; and linen cloth being bought and provided by Parliament for this year, 71. 10s. a year to be afterwards allowed to each hospital, to replenish the stock. The present charge to be issued by the treasurer's deputy in Dublin, for repairing the hospitals and providing utensils, is 1001., and the yearly charge amounts to 6431. 13s. 8d., making a total of 7431. 13s. 8d. [I. 62, pp. 631-635.] Aug. 16. 80. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. Yours of [Happy] the 15th put me into a very great admiration, that you should send Entrance, Downs' to me now to give notice to the captains of the merchant ships that they are to be victualled for two months longer by their owners, 282 DOMESTIC 1549. VOL. II. 1649. v1-I when my letters could not come to some of them before their victuals had expired, being victualled but till the 27th of this month. I never heard until now that the question was whether those ships should be victualled or no for two months longer, but whether they'should be victualled by us or their owners, which was so readily resolved by you and the Council of State, that I thought the work had been done six months since. All I can say is, that the Hercules and Lucy are upon the Irish coast, and the Lioness, Increase, and Magdalen upon the North coast; by this mistake we are like to lose the service of those ships where it will be most wanted, the blame whereof will light on somebody; I have that under your hands which will clear me of it. All that can be done is for the owners to give credit to the several captains of the Lioness, Increase, and Magdalen for so much money, in some of the northern ports, Yarmouth, Hull, or Newcastle, as will make provision of two months' victuals. [- page.] Aug. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To inform the late officers of Sir William Waller's army that their petition ought to be sent to the Navy Committee, before whom it formerly depended. 2. The petition of Saml. Vassall and other merchants of London, referred to the Admniralty Committee, who are to confer with Dr. Walker. 4. The Somersetshire business to be considered next Monday. 8. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to furnish Lieut.General Jones with saddles, pistols, holsters, &c. for such horses as he shall recruit his regiment with. 10. The business of the Swiftsure to be taken next Monday. 11. Mr. Scott to report to the House concerning the Countess Dowager of Carlisle, and add Col. Aldrich's information thereon. 12. To report to the House' that, there being a troop of horse under Capt. Lumley Thelwall, contracted with for Ireland, and in order to their going over, quartered in Shropshire, while there they were seized upon by a tumultuous multitude, led on by Col. Clive, and reviled as traitors and rebels, for being in the service of Parliament, and their horses openly sold in the markets; that proofs have been brought to Council that Col. Clive and others were the chief leaders, and that as Mr. Clive is a member of the House, he should be sent for to answer the charge. 13. The Committee for Lady Carlisle's business to examine the books of the House, to see what orders have passed concerning Sir Kenelmn Digby leaving the kingdom, and not returning, and the committee are to send for and examine him concerning his return. [I. 62, pp. 637, 638.] Aug. 17. Council of State to Col. Popham. To the same effect as their Whitehall. letter of 14 August; also, We have now further notice that other ships are taken in those northern seas. You are therefore to have special care of the defence of the North seas, and as two of the great ships STATE PAPERS. 283 1649. VOL. II. are set out for some time, let use be made of them for the public advantage, and take especial care both for securing the North seas, and for preventing the going in and out of those pirates into the ports of Flanders. [I. 94, p. 392.] Aug. 17. Council of State to Sir Wm. Constable. We think Sudeley Whitehall. Castle should be made untenable according to former order, and leave it to you to see it done, so that it may be no further dangerous to the country. If the country will come in to do the work voluntarily, let them be employed; otherwise take order for its being done, and what money you lay out shall be repaid, provided it does not exceed the sum expressed in your letter. [I. 94, p. 393.] Aug. 17. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. As the time of Whitehall. making provision for the ships of the winter guard draws on, you are to prepare all gunners' stores, &c. requisite for furnishing the vessels mentioned in the enclosed list, to be employed in the service of the commonwealth. [I. 123, p. 97.] Aug. 17. Council of State to Capt. Geo. Dakins, of the Tenth Whelp. After Whitehall. you have convoyed the vessels laden with merchants' goods to Yarmouth, Lynn, and Hull, you are to convoy seven others now ready at Gravesend to Newcastle, as also such others as shall be ready and bound that way. If you meet with Capt. Peacock, or some other ship of considerable force of the north guard, that will take charge of them, then you are to return to the Downs to Col. Popham, on board the Happy Entrance, for further orders. [L 123, p. 98.] Aug. 17. Council of State to Capt. Reynolds. As you have come to PortsWhitehall. mouth to victual, and we have special service for you, you are to keep at Portsmouth till further orders. You are not to lie still in port, but when you have victualled, ply out to sea, and come in once in 48 hours to receive our orders. [I. 123, p. 98.] Aug. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of the mayor, jurats, and commonalty of Sandwich, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. Mr. Scott to remove a certain person, now prisoner in Newgate, to the Gatehouse, if he find that any advantage may be made by him to the benefit of the State; it is to be inserted in the warrant of commitment that he is to remain there, to answer such things as he stands committed for. 5. The proceedings against priests and Jesuits to be taken next Monday. 6. To receive next Thursday such further informations as the company trading to Rotterdam shall bring, concerning the miscartiage of the deputy and minister to the company there, in asserting Charles Stuart to be King of England. 9. The surveyor of works to take care that the several lodgings in Whitehall, appointed for the members of the Council, are prepared for them. 284 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The Master and Warden of the Mint to take an inventory of the goods in the office of the clerk of the irons, and consider whether the old coining irons belong to the clerk of the irons, as a perquisite appendant to the office; if so, the said irons, being such as are wholly defaced, are to be delivered to Mr. Swallow. 12. A committee to be appointed to consider the business of the coin, and the par between it and the coin of other nations, and how our coin may be kept from export, and the Mint set to work; conferring with Sir Ralph Maddison and others. With note, Dec. 20, that the Committee named are Bradshaw, Sir Jas. Harrington, Sir Gilb. Pickering, Sir Wm. Constable, Mr. Scott, Mr. Bond, Cols. Purefoy, and Jones, and Sir Hen. Mildmay. [L 62, pp. 641, 642; Vol. II. No. 81.] Aug. 18. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We wrote you to send away Whitehall. the wheat lately brought to Chester or Liverpool to Dublin, but as there is great want of corn at Derry, dispatch 400 quarters of that wheat there, consigned to Sir Chas. Coote, and send the rest to Dublin; also send thither 400 tons of coals. [I. 94, p. 394.] Aug. 18. Council of State to the Lord General. There have been several Whitehall. orders given for the avoiding of all persons out of Whitehall, that there might be lodgings provided for the Council of State and their attendants, according to the order of the House to that purpose; but there has been no fruit of those orders, many officers of the army and others remaining there still, whereby the members of the Council are kept away, at the time of the year when they are to lay in their stores of firing, &c. You are to give positive order forthwith that all officers, &c. belonging to the army, except those soldiers that are for the guard, and their officers who are quartered in and about Scotland Yard, may be removed by Friday night next without fail. [I. 94, p. 395.] Aug. 18. Council of State to the Commissioners for demolishing Lancaster Whitehall. Castle. The castles of Liverpool and Chester are much out of repair, and should be put into a better posture; let the lead and timber, and the portcullis taken down at Lancaster castle be reserved to be sent thither for that purpose. We signify this to you that they may not be disposed to any other use. [I. 94, p. 396.] Aug. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lieut.-Col. Clarke, Major Wright, and Capt. Wascot to be committed to Newgate, for levying war against the commonwealth. 2. The House to be moved that, in regard of the -great number of prisoners taken at sea, and their long continuance in prison, and great charge to the State, and their frequent escapes, they will call for the Act that has long lain in the House, or take some other course for their trial. 3. The Committee of the militia of the Hamlets to give in a list of the commissioned officers established by them. STATE PAPERS. 285 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. The Militia Committee to send in the names of such seamen, shipwrights, and surgeons as plead exemption from bearing and finding arms. 5. The report from the Council of Officers concerning the garrison of Liverpool approved. 8. Mr. Barkley to attend to-morrow, and bring other London merchants interested in the French trade. 11. Mr. Holland to report to the House the Act prepared for authorising John March, Jno. Santhy, Moses Wall, and Roger Frith to go to Guernsey, as commissioners from Parliament. 12. Mr. Frost to review the last letter to the Earl of Northumberland, concerning the demolition of Wressall Castle, to see whether it orders its total demolition. 14. The vote for quartering soldiers in the tennis court at St. James's to be put in force. 12. The committee for providing accommodation for the Council of State at Whitehall to take care that a room is assigned there for the books and medals now at St. James's. [1I 63, pp. 1-3.] Aug. 20. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Col. Edw. Popham, of the petition of the fishermen of Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate, for a convoy this season of herring fishing; and desiring that a guard may be provided for them. [I. 123, p. 98.] Aug. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business concerning the settling of a jurisdiction in the Admiralty of the Cinque Ports to be considered to-morrow, and Dr. Walker to attend. 3. The Navy Commissioners to take bail of the master, boatswain, and the rest of the Tiger's company who lately mutinied aboard that ship, and to detain their wages until the business is examined, which they are to proceed upon as soon as the whole matter has been sent up to them by Capt. Peacock. [Vol. II., No. 82.] 5. The Navy Commissioners to certify to Council on the said examination. 8. Approval of what has been done by the Governor of Boston in securing Tattershall Castle. 11. 6,0001. to be advanced for carrying on the design against Jersey, and charged upon the third part of the Deans and Chapters' receipts for exigencies. 12. The Committee for Jersey and the Lord General to manage the whole design, and for better secrecy and expedition therein, the Lord President to be authorised to sign necessary orders or warrants for issuing money, and the generals at sea to yield all assistance. 13, 14. A treasurer to be appointed for petty exemptions. Col. Venn to be the treasurer. 16. The business of Southampton to be considered to-morrow, also 17. Sir Martin Sandys' business. 19. 31. 15s. to be paid for declarations put into Latin. [I. 63, pp. 4-6.] 286 DOMESTIC 1649. VoL. II. Aug. 21. 83. Order of the Ordnance Committee that the Navy Commissioners confer with the master builders, and certify how many guns and of what kind are to be provided for the five new frigates now building. [4 page.] Aug. 21. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. You are speedily to Whitehall. agree for 600 tons of shipping in three ships, to carry provisions for Ireland, rather by the ton than the month, for the sake of expedition. [. 94,p. 396; Vol. II., No. 84.] Aug. 21. Council of State to Col. Syler, [governor of Boston,] and Capt. Whitehall. Bryan. Orders have been given to the Earl of Lincoln to take down the brick tower at Tattershall Castle, but as nothing is yet done therein, we have again given him direction that the work be taken in hand within ten days, and pursued until finished. You are to see it effectually performed, and certify us. We approve what has been done by you, Col. Syler, for the security of that place. [I. 94, p.397; 1. 63,p. 4.] Aug. 21. Council of State to the Earl of Lincoln. To similar effect. Whitehall. [I. 94, p. 398.] Aug. 21. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Upon consideration Whitehall. of the certificates and reasons for and against the reducing of the Swiftsure, we think it should be reduced by Mr. Andrew Burrell, according to his proposition. You are to order him to go about that work, furnish him with all things necessary, and give him your best assistance. [I. 94, p. 398; Vol. II., No. 85.] Aug. 21. Council of State to the Earl of Northumberland. We received Whitehall. yours concerning the demolishing of Wressall Castle. We intended only the making it untenable, that the country might not be put to the charge of a garrison, nor be in danger by its being surprised and kept by an enemy. If this can be done without pulling down that part fit for habitation, we desire no more. You are to order so much to be done to it as will, in the judgment of those gentlemen we named, make it untenable. [I. 94, p. 399.] Aug. 21. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to the Navy CommisWhitehall. sioners of the petition and papers of Evan Vaughan, as also the petition of Capt. Stephen Rich. If Rich requires copies of Vaughan's papers, he is to be supplied. [I. 123, p. 99.] Aug. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of the merchants trading to France to be reported to the House to-morrow, with the opinion of the Council that they contain a proposition of a good means for redress of the obstructions which lie upon the trade between England and France. 2. The state of fact concerning the trade between England and France, in respect of the treaties and the late prohibition of our manufactures, to be also reported. 3. The list of the increase of the entertainment of the several officers of the fleet to be sent for, and the matter considered tomorrow. STATE PAPERS. 287 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. The committee for the army to attend to-morrow. 5. Mr. Strickland's letter, concerning the ship of Medenblick taken by the Parliament ship and disposed of at Plymouth, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 6. The House to be desired to consider of the passing of the Act for punishing prisoners taken at sea, whether revolters or pirates. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report what is represented concerning the prisoners at Weymouth. 7. The petition of Messrs. Vassall, Vivian, and Shute referred to the Admiralty judges, and notice given to Lord Joachimi of the examination. 8. The Admiralty judges to state the matter of fact concerning the ship Medenblick. 9. Mr. Frost to send for Mr. Cruso, and inform himself of the business concerning the said ship. 10. Also to write to ask Mr. Strickland what interest this friend he writes about has therein. 12. No further payment to be made of the 200,0001. by the treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall, until the pleasure of the House is known. 13. The letter and papers from Sir Charles Coote to be reported to the House. 14. The business of Mr. Hammond and Co., concerning the Buckers, referred to the committee who formerly had the hearing thereof. 15. The letter written to the justices of Hertfordshire, to examine the business of the men at Berkhampstead, to be dispatched, that the matter may be further examined, as some of the depositions are very indefinite. Payne and Partridge to have liberty to cross-examine witnesses. [I. 63, pp. 8-10.] Aug. 22. Council of State to Capt. Peacock. We have ordered the Navy Whitehall. Commissioners to examine the cause of the mutiny lately aboard your ship; take bail of the men, and stay their wages until it is done. To enable the commissioners to proceed, you are to send them a certificate of the whole matter, that the same being thoroughly examined and reported to us, we may give further order. [I. 94, p. 399.] Aug. 22. Council of State to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London. Whitehall. Out of regard for the good and quiet of the city, and a desire to prevent inconvenience by its not duly paying the assignations made to the soldiers upon the assessments thereof, we formerly wrote you to take care that money was provided for that purpose; but notwithstanding our endeavours, that affair is still in the same condition, and the soldiers at the end of their pay, and you well know they cannot live without it. It is not reasonable that the country, which is far less able, should bear the burden of the city, or that the soldiers should quarter upon them to spare you; and if you suffer free quarter to come upon you, it may produce great inconvenience. You are therefore to take it into serious consideration, and you will then be sensible of the effects this backwardness in payment may produce. 288 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. We once more offer this to your consideration, resolving not to trouble you hereafter with further letters, which produce no better effect but that the same clamours and complaints return to us every week. [I. 94, p. 400.1 Aug. 22. Council of State to Capt. Jas. Henley, of the Minion. ConsiderWhitehall. able losses being sustained by well-affected people of Sandwich, Margate, &c. by reason of pilfering sea rovers from Ostend, Dunkirk, &c. that lie between Lee Road, the Gore, and the North Foreland, we strictly charge you, laying aside all other commands whatsoever, to carefully ply between Lee Road, the Gore, and North Foreland, and the mouth of the river, sometimes looking into Margate Road, and use your best diligence to destroy those sea rovers. [I. 123, p. 99.] Aug. 22. 86. Representation by Hen. Morris to the Parliament and Council of State, of an experiment lately made before him by Wm. Petty, in the art of double writing, the secret of which they offer to sell for 1,5001. or for such other remuneration as may be agreed upon. Details of the precautions used in the experiment. Account of the great advantage and saving of time to be gained by the double writing, as three, four, or six copies could be made; and request that Parliament will encourage it by granting Petty and Morris either a tax of 2d. a ream on paper, or 2s. 2d. on 60 skins of parchment, for a few years; or else 1,5001. or 2,0001. down for their services; or some good office. [3 pages.] Annexing, 86. I, II. Extract from Scripture [2 Chron. ch. xxx. vv. 6-9], being a specimen of the double writing before alluded to. [Two copies. Very similar, but not exactly coinciding.] Aug. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Dr. Walker to prepare an Act for prohibiting the import of French wines, &c., according to an order of the House, and bring in the draft to-morrow. 3. The instructions for the militia of England to be considered on Saturday. 4. The Council lays no restraint upon the sale of the goods brought in by Lord Grey, but they are to be sold according to the Act for sale of the late King's goods. 5. Resolved that Anthony Ascham is a fit person to be secretary to the Merchant Adventurers' Company at Hamburg, and agent for the State in the city of Hamburg. 6. The business of the English company trading at Rotterdam to be considered next Thursday. 7. Also that of Mildmay, crier of Gravesend. [I. 63, p. 11.] Aug. 23. 87. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The Admiralty Committee had risen before yours came, but Sir Hen. Vane wonders you should boggle in cutting elm timber in Theobalds' park, as you are empowered thereto by Parliament, and wishes you to go in hand with speed. [t page.] STATE PAPERS. 289 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State examine the business touching Capt. Keysar, set forth in Sir Charles Coote's letter, and call him to account for it. Aug. 24. Order in Parliament that the House, being satisfied of the diligence and faithfulness of Sir Charles Coote in preserving the garrison of Londonderry, recommend the Council of State to provide for him for the future, so as to prevent the like straits, and encourage himself and the officers and soldiers under his command. Aug. 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State order payment of 1001. to Mr. King, who brought the letters from Sir Chas. Coote. [1. 87, pp. 84, 85.] Aug. 24. 88. Declaration in Parliament that all persons who have served the Parliament of England in Ireland, and have betrayed their trust, and have or shall adhere to or aid or assist Charles Stuart, son to the late King, are traitors and rebels, and their lands shall be confiscated, and their persons proceeded against. With order that this declaration be printed and published. [Printed, 1 page.] Aug. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Col. Washington to be discharged of his recognizance entered into before the Council. 4. The case of Capt. [John] Greene, lately detained prisoner in France, represented from the Admiralty Committee and contained in his petition, to be reported to the House by Alderman Pennington, with the opinion that his request ought to be granted. 9. The petition of George Wood, mentioning a charge, referred to the Irish Committee. 10. The Admiralty Committee to consider how satisfaction may be made to the mariners who took the Mary Fortune, and also to the owners of the Jane of London. 11. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to prepare an Act prohibiting the importation of French wines, &c., and advise Dr. Walker thereon. [I. 63, pp. 14-16.] Aug. 24. Council of State to the Mayor and Bailiffs of Gravesend. Certain Whitehall. words being spoken by Mildmay, crier of Gravesend, at the close of his usual proclamation, owning (contrary to the Act of Parliament against kingly government) the pretended title of Charles Stuart, son of the late king, we have ordered proceedings to be taken against him, and some other person to be chosen by you for his place. [I. 94, p. 401.] Aug. 24. Council of State to the Navy Committee. The Parliament, by Whitehall. order of 24 March last, referred it to this Council to give rewards to the officers of the fleet at their return from this summer's service. We have therefore ordered the increase of wages mentioned in the enclosed list to be paid to them, by way of gratuity for this summer's service, not exceeding eight months, and you are to issue warrants for payment, and order the Navy Commissioners to see it put inll 35077. T 290 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. execution, and to determine any differences that may arise thereupon. [L, 94, p. 402.] Aug. 24. Council of State to Phil. Saltmarsh, Jno. Vavasour, Thos. Ethrup, Whitehall. and - Kirlow. We have written to the Earl of Northumberland to make his castle of Wressall untenable, and he answers that he has given order for it to be done. We desire you to see how far the work has proceeded, and to whose care it is committed. [I. 94, p. 402.] Aug. 24. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker, of the petition and papers of Capt. Jno. Greene, formerly commander of the Welcome Pink, to report on the injury done to the State by the French, in seizing such vessel, contrary to the capitulation between both nations, and detaining her commander and mariners for three years in prison; also how Greene may be satisfied for his imprisonment, and for his expenses until his escape. [I. 123, p. 100.] Aug. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The proposition of the master gunner of England referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. Notice to be given to the Lord Mayor to direct the firing of the guns at the Tower, as usual, upon an occasion of thanksgiving. 4. Sir Hen. Mildmay to make his report next Tuesday. 6. Sir Thomas Nott to be disarmed, the late riot [in Twickenham, in favour of Chas. Stuart,] being committed by encouragement of his lady. 7. Warrant to be issued for apprehending - for proclaiming Chas. Stuart, eldest son of the late king, by the name of Charles II. 8. Col. Tomlinson to be discharged from service in Kent, to attend on the Lord General. 12. The riding house at St. James's to be prepared for accommodating Col. Pride's men, the cost not to exceed 1501. 13. The Marshal General to remove his prison from Whitehall to St. James's. [I. 63, pp. 17-19.] Aug. 25. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. As shipping may Whitehall. be had for transportation of goods to Ireland for 30s. per ton, you are to confer with the masters, and contract for it without delay. [I. 94, p. 403.] Aug. 25. Council of State to Col. Popham. We enclose a petition from the Whitehall. town of Yarmouth, and as the [herring] fishermen should be protected, you are to order a fit convoy [of three ships] for them, that they may fish without interruption. [I. 94, p. 403; I. 63, p. 19.] Aug. 25. Council of State to Col. Popham. Several complaints have been Whitehall. made that there are great depredations on English shipping upon the eastern coasts, and that the prizes are carried into Dunkirk and Ostend by the pirates, and there sold, against the laws of nations, and all treaties between this commonwealth and Burgundy and France, STATE PAPERS. 291 [649. VOL. II. tending very much to the decay of trade. You are to make use of the countenance of those great ships now going forth, and such others as you judge fit, to sail to the coast of Flanders, and represent to the governors of Ostend and Dunkirk the injuries done by suffering those pirates to bring in and sell their prizes there. You are also to require justice of them for those wrongs, and inform yourself what prizes have been taken, and who the pirates are,-the general complaint only being brought to us,-that you may the better represent the matter to them; and you are to ride as much as you may with safety near the mouths of those harbours, to prevent the going out of those pirates, or their bringing in of prizes, as also to let them see that this commonwealth will not be destitute of means to have justice, if it shall otherwise be denied. [I. 94, p. 404.] Aug. 25. Council of State to Capt. Rich. Stayner, commander of the Whitehall. Elizabeth prize. You are to convoy the Exchange, John, Harman, Jonas, and Christopher, now in the Thames, laden with merchants' goods, bound for Hull, to Yarmouth, and deliver them to the commander-in-chief there, or the first ship you meet of the north guard not upon other service, who is to convoy them to their desired port. [I. 123, p. 100.] Aug. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Forbes to be heard next Thursday upon his petition, the Judge Advocate to attend. 2. The petition of Giles Syms, mariner, referred. 3. The complaint against some soldiers in the north referred to the committee appointed to treat with the officers of the army; Mr. Robinson added to that committee. 4. To write the governor of Hull that the town has written concerning the House containing the magazine, and ask him to state what he has to say to the contrary. 5. Mr. Scott to have power to remove Thos. Bud, prisoner in Newgate, to such other prison as he thinks fit. 6. Mr. Pennington to report the petition from North Wales to the House. 7. The Act for prohibiting the importation of French wines, &c., approved and to be reported to the House by Lord Commissioner Lisle. 8. Thos. Dafthorne, taken at Warwick Castle, with a book of Jno. Lilburne's, and conceived to be one of his emissaries, to be examined by a justice of peace for that county. 9. Col. Dodding's petition referred to the committee that treats with officers of the army. 10. Order, upon the remonstrance of Jno. Musgrave and others, of counties Lancaster, Westmoreland, and Cumberland,-and particularly of Thos. Worsley, John his son, and Elizabeth his daughter, Capt. Rich. Crackenthorpe, and Mary Blaithwaite, widow,-that care be had for redress of some of the grievances complained of, some of them, as that of putting the militia into trusty hands, being already under consideration; and that the petitions and the remonstrance shall be read to the House, and they asked to adjudicate thereon. T 2 292 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. Notes of agreements with the following collier ships at 38s. a ton, part payment in hand, part on delivery. Providence of Yarmouth, William Clerke, master, 120 tons, 5 guns, 2281. Comfort of Yarmouth, Jno. Paine, master, 120 tons, 6 guns, 2281. Blessing of Yarmouth, Thos. Dun, master, 150 tons, 5 guns, 2851. Providence of Yarmouth, Francis Appleby, master, 160 tons, 8 guns, 3041. Love's Increase of Yarmouth, Robert Macky, master, 120 tons, 6 guns, 2281. Thomas of Yarmouth, Thomas Haddingham, master, 120 tons, 3 guns and 3 murderers, 2281. Order to be given to the Navy Commissioners to enter into charter-party with the said masters, as they did with the first 20 colliers, signifying to them what money is ordered to be imprested in part payment, viz., 5901., and upon delivery of the goods, 9111.; total, 1,5011. [I. 63, pp. 21-24.] Aug. 27. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We refer the enWhitehall. closed petition of John Streeting of Dover to you, and if you find it true, take such security of him as you judge fit, and set hin at liberty. [I. 94, p. 405; Vol. I. No. 89.] Aug. 27. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. We have written to Whitehall. the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen to hasten the bringing in of the money of the assessment for the army, that the guards about the town may be duly paid, to their content, and to the ease and quiet of the city, by avoiding of free quarter; you are to use your best endeavours for timely payment of them, that neither the House may be troubled with their complaints about pay, nor they grow into any distempers about it, there being many that watch for opportunities to heighten discontents, which may grow to inconvenience if not prevented. [L. 94, p. 403.] Aug. 27. Council of State to the Committee of Sussex. Upon a special Whitehall. occasion we desired the Lord General to remove the horse of Col. Tomlinson that were in your county into Kent, and we are informed that since their going thence, their assignations have not been paid them, whereby they are forced to borrow to pay their quarters, without which what burden they would be to the place your own experience has formerly taught you. To avoid mischief, you are to cause all the said assignations to be paid, that they may be enabled to go upon some other service as now commanded, they not being able to remove until their quarters are paid, nor we able to pay them until they receive their assignations upon your county. [I. 94, p. 406.] Aug. 27. Council of State to the Lord General. We have heard of a great Whitehall. riot about Twickenham, many persons assembling in arms and pro STATE PAPERS. 293 1649. VOL. II. claiming Charles Stuart. We have ordered John Browne and -- Morris, justices of peace, to cause all of them to be disarmed, and to apprehend those who made that proclamation; as the ordinary assistance attainable by the justices may not be sufficient, you are to order such of your forces as lie nearest to disarm all such persons as the justices direct, and apprehend those who made the proclamation. We have written to them to use your assistance for suppressing this insurrection, and to discourage the like for the future. [I. 94, p. 407.] Aug. 27. Council of State to Messrs. Browne and Morris, justices of peace Whitehall. for Middlesex. We have written to the Lord General to order some of his forces to assist you in disarming the rioters at Twickenham, and also Sir Thomas Nott, upon the occasion of whose business it was begun, as also in apprehending those who made the proclamation, whom you are to commit to safe custody, and take examinations, and bind some to prosecute them, according to the Act for treasons. That all the rioters may also be indicted and proceeded against next sessions, you are to give notice to the forces whom to apprehend and disarm, and give us notice what proceedings are taken herein. [I. 94, p. 408.] Aug. 27. Council of State to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Having Whitehall. furnished Capt.'Cambell with money for recruiting his troop with 40 horse, you are to supply the saddles and pistols. [I. 94, p. 409.] Aug. 27. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Capt. Cambell being ready to Whitehall. march with 40 horse recruits for his troop, you are to prepare a ship for them, he paying the charge of transport; you are also to pay 12d. a day for each man and horse, while they lie there in expectation. [I. 94, p. 409.] Aug. 27. Council of State to the Ranger and Keepers of Theobald's Park. Whitehall. The Parliament reserved,-in the late Act for sale of the late King's forests, parks, and chases,-the timber, both of oak and elm, for the use of the navy; and as there is need of 40 or 50'well grown elm trees towards the building of the new frigate, you are to permit persons authorised by the Navy Commissioners to fell and carry away timber serviceable for that purpose. [I. 123, p. 101.] Aug. 27. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference, on the petition of Thos. Shute, similar to that of Aug. 15. Order that Dr. Walker certify his opinion whether the Acts of Parliament for prize goods, and for encouragement of officers and mariners, give the latter the whole salvage, without deducting the Admiralty tenths, and whether, those Acts notwithstanding, the usual tenths ought not in law to be deducted out of salvages as well as out of prizes. [I. 123, p. 101.] Aug. 27. 90. Account of 4 cwt. 2 qrs..8 lbs. of tallow bought of Hen, Jones, at 53s. per cwt., with the expenses of conveyance; total, 121. 19s. 6d. [I pcaVe.] 294 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 27. 91. Another account for four casks of tallow, 21. 28. 6d. [i page.] Aug. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Stephen Martin, mercer, to be sent to Col. Popham, who is to make an exchange if he sees no cause to the contrary. 2. Order to Mr. Pight, clerk of the irons, Daniel Sinker, Thomas Hodgkins smith, and Edw. Ireland, to view the irons in the custody of Mr. Swallow, late clerk of the irons, put by such as are unserviceable, and deliver the remainder to Swallow. 3. The petition of the Earl of Monmouth, desiring the partial demolishing of Kenilworth Castle, so as to make it untenable, he having the materials for his charges, to be complied with, when a report has been received. 5. The Ordnance Committee to have a care for disposing of the ordnance at Aylesbury, Newport, &c. [I. 63, pp. 26, 27.] Aug. 28. Council of State to the Committee of Hants. To prevent inconWhitehall. venience, Winchester Castle was ordered to be made untenable, and we sent an engineer to view it, who made the return enclosed. As we approve thereof, we desire you to see to its demolition. [I. 94, p. 410.] Aug. 28. Order of the Admiralty Committee, that the mariners who took the bark Mary Fortune are to have one moiety of the value thereof, after she has been appraised, and the owners the other, both equally sharing the charges of her condemnation. [I. 123, p. 101.] Aug. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Messrs. Berkley, Kinke, and Lowland referred to the Admiralty Court. 2. Sir Jno. Thorowgood to take examinations concerning John Sharpe, bricklayer, and his misdemeanor in Kensington Church on the 9th inst., and to bind him over to appear at the next sessions, and some of those present to prosecute. 3. The House to be acquainted that Sir Jno. Winter is here, and that the Council think him a dangerous person. 4. To report to the House that Sir Kenelm Digby, a dangerous man, is now in England without leave, and to desire their pleasure concerning him. 5. The same report of Walter Montague. 6. The petitions of Giles Syms and Stephen Martin referred to the Admiralty Committee, to make exchanges as they see cause. 9. The letter of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland of the 23rd inst. to be reported to the House, recommending that his desire for a recruit of men be complied with. 10. The duplicate brought in by the trustees for sale of the late King's goods referred to the former committee. 13. The Irish Committee to confer with the army treasurers, and receive from them the propositions now offered to the Council, and report thereon. STATE PAPERS. 295 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. The keys of all the gates and doors of St. James's Park, and of all back doors to the same, to be delivered to Col. Pride, and all doors belonging to private houses coming into the park to be nailed up. 16. To write Capt. Penrose to suffer Mons. Blondeau to pass to London, the Council knowing of his coming. 17. Mr. Strickland's letter to be considered to-morrow. [I. 63, pp. 28-30.] Aug. 30. Council of State to Major Hawkesworth. You are to have DafWhitehall. thorne, who came to the garrison to spread dangerous books, examined before a justice of peace, and send him and the witnesses up to this Council. [I. 94, p. 410.] Aug. 30. Council of State to the Lord General. The Lord Lieutenant of Whitehall. Ireland presses much the sending of the rest of the horse and foot of the Irish army; say whether Col. Hacker's regiment will go, and in what readiness they are. If you are not yet informed, we desire you to write, and we will send a messenger express, that we may know whether they will go or not; and in case they will not, provide others. [I. 94, p. 412.] Aug. 30. Council of State to Col. Edw. Popham, or to the Commander-inWhitehall. Chief of the Northern Squadron. You are to order a convoy for two ships at Hull, laden with cloth of value, belonging to the Merchant Adventurers of London, and bound for Hamburg, to stay at Hamburg 10 days, and then conduct them back again. [1. 123, p. 102.] Aug. 31. Order in Parliament-on Col. Purefoy's report from the Council of State, that Sir Jno. Winter, Sir Kenelm Digby, and Sir Walter Montague are here without leave, and being conceived dangerous persons, they desire the House to declare their pleasure concerning them,-that the Council of State order the apprehension of Sir Jno. Winter, and proceed against him according to law. Aug. 31. Order in Parliament,-on Col. Purefoy's reporting from the Council of State a letter from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, of the 23rd inst.,-that the Council of State take care to satisfy the desires of his Lordship as to supplies and recruits, having regard to the increase of the charge. [I. 87, p. 85.] Aug. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Judge-Advocate to withdraw the prosecution of Lord Forbes, until further order. 2. The members of the Council that are of the Revenue Committee to procure a warrant for 1,0001. to the surveyor of the works, for payment of what is already laid out in repairing Whitehall. 4. All the plate that is to be sold by the trustees [for sale of the King's goods], to be melted down and converted into coin, and the gilt plate to be improved to the best advantage. 5. Such hangings, carpets, chairs, stools, and beds as can be had to be reserved for furnishing the lodgings of the Council of State. 296 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Aug. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. The furnished rooms at Hampton Court to be reserved for the commonwealth. 7. The hangings in the House of Parliament and the several courts of justice also to be reserved. 8. A committee to consider how many barges should be reserved for the use of the State, and how many watermen entertained, to have liveries bearing the arms of the commonwealth, and what the charge will be; likewise how the barge cloths reserved may have the arms of the Crown taken out, and those of the commonwealth put in. 9. The books and medals belonging to the late King to be reserved, and be no part of the 10,0001. worth of goods received for the use of the State. 10. The Lord General and his officers to forbear coming to Somerset House until the goods are sold, there being need to use them [the rooms] for showing the goods. [I. 63, pp. 32, 33.] Aug. 31. Council of State to the Earl of Pembroke. Upon information Whitehall. of some designs against Parliament and Council, and upon considering how difficult it might be to have the benefit of the guards quartered at St. James's, being the principal guards about this town, unless all the passages and doors of that park were in the hands of Col. Pride, the commander of that regiment, we have given him order to call for all the keys of the gates and doors of the park. We give you notice, that you may know that it is only done in order to the safety of the House and Council, which we know is so much in your desires that everything will be acceptable to you that may contribute thereto. [I. 94~, p. 411.] Aug. 31. Council of State to Capt. Rich. Stayner, of the Elizabeth prize. Whitehall. Divers merchants and other owners of ships bringing provisions to London want two vessels to ply between Lee Road and Harwich, for preservation of trade, and destruction of those pickeroons and sea rovers, that take our merchant ships. We require you therefore to ply from Lee Road to Orfordness and Harwich, and sometimes near the Essex shore, and use your utmost diligence to take those pickeroons. [I. 123, p. 102.] Aug.? 92. Corrections in a contract for furnishing provisions for 1,000 men for eight months, from 1 Oct. 1649 to 30 Sept. 1650, to be delivered at Portsmouth Harbour or Stoke's Bay; with particulars as to how 3,0001. is to be raised for payment of the same. [14 pages.] Sept. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business concerning the Holland ship of war, mentioned by Mr. Strickland and Lord Joachimi, to be considered next Wednesday, when all the Council and Dr. Walker and Sir Oliver Fleming are to be present. 2. Thomas Newcombe, printer of London, to be committed to Newgate, for printing a seditious pamphlet. The business of the Santa Clara to be heard next Thursday. [I. 63, p. 35.] STATE PAPERS. 297 1649. VOL. IJ. Sept. 1. Council of State to Col. Duckenfield. We have your letter from 1. Chester; thanks for your affection to the commonwealth. If Capt. Leigh and the other captain taken at Wyrewater were listing soldiers to go to the enemy in Ireland, you are to send them to Lancaster gaol, and let the witnesses be examined and bound over to prosecute next assizes, and the examinations be sent to Mr. Fell, attorney for Lancashire. If there is not that matter against them, then let them be examined, and the examinations sent to us. [L. 94, p. 413.] Sept. 1. Council of State to Thomas Fell. To similar effect. [I. 94, Whitehall. p. 415.] Sept. 1. Council of State to Robt. Massey, Edw. Dickenson, Mr. Thomson, Whitehall. and to the late and present High Constables of Derby and Leyland Hundreds, [co. Lancaster]. We are informed, by petition of the inhabitants of Warrington, that there is 9001. due to them for quartering soldiers wounded at the battle of Preston last year, and that a collection for payment has been made in the hundreds of Derby and Leyland, which was to be gathered by you, the chief constables, and paid to you, Massey, and the rest, but that it is yet unpaid. Let what has been collected and paid to the constables of Warrington be proportionately distributed, and let effectual care be taken for the speedy getting of what remains to be collected, that the inhabitants may be paid their money. [I. 94, p. 414.] Sept. 1. 93. Account by Derrick Curles, carpenter, of provisions purchased by him at Plymouth and Milford for the Elizabeth hoy, on 30 April and 1 Sept. 1649. [1 page.] Sept. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Col. Berkstead to send up the demi-culverin which is broken at Yarmouth to the ordnance officers at the Tower. 3. Col. Berkstead's -request for, anl establishment, consisting of a boat, watermen, and storekeeper, referred to the committee who confer with the army officers. 4. The petition of Robert Kelway and Jno. Limbery referred to the Navy Committee. 4a. Alderman Pennington to ascertain what has been done in the examination ordered by the Council. 4b. The business of Mr. Brames, prisoner in the Tower, to be considered next Thursday. 6. To write Mr. Tiddiman as to the safe custody of the prisoners sent to him. 7. To write the generals of the fleet, inclosing Mr. Tiddiman's information of some pirates coming out of Dunkirk to spoil the fishermen, and desire them to send a guard to prevent the design. 7a. The Bill brought in concerning the manufacture of woollen cloths to be read next Saturday. 8. Messrs. Robinson, Martin, Purefoy, and Aldermen Pennington and Wilson to be a committee to consider as to sending some person to Hamburg, as secretary to the English merchants trading there, and as to his allowance, and who is to pay it. 298 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. IL. Sept. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. The victualling of the two merchant ships in the service lately come into Harwich referred to the Admiralty Committee. 10. Capt. Rippon to be informed that the Council cannot intermeddle in his business, it being more proper for Parliament, to whom applications for particular men's cases are usually made. [I. 63, pp. 36, 37.] Sept. 3. Council of State to Mr. Highland, Justice of Peace for Surrey. We Whitehall. desire you further to examine who have been in that riotous meeting and treasonable proclamation of Charles II., and let both those already taken be kept in safe custody, without bail or mainprize, until they have been tried; take care that the witnesses are bound over to give evidence the next assizes, and others bound over to prosecute them. [I. 94, p. 415.] Sept. 3. Council of State to the late Committee for the Militia of Yorkshire. Whitehall. On complaint of the insolent carriage of some late disbanded soldiers there, we send you the order enclosed. In order that if there be just cause of complaint, they may receive satisfaction, let all officers employed by you for gathering in the money due to the militia be called to account, and let what shall appear to be due to disbanded soldiers be paid equally, and what moneys are not yet paid in be levied with speed. [I. 94, p. 416.] Sept. 3. Council of State to the Navy Committee. As we are strangers Whitehall. to the matters mentioned in the petition enclosed, advise what you judge fit to be done therein. [I. 94, p. 417.] Sept. 3. 94. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. There are HappyEntrancegreat complaints of the badness of the provisions from divers ships, and the Hart's beer has been so extremely ill that it has occasioned very great sickness, the master, boatswain, surgeon, and most of the others being now so ill that she is not able to get out. Pray order Mr. King or some other to supply the defective provisions. I have desired him to supply her with beer. I have most of the Providence's pork and bread, which is not fit for men to eat, on board this ship. I enclose a note of stores required by Capt. Peacock. [: page.] Sept. 3. 95. Gualter Frost to the Navy Commissioners. I must remind you Whitehall. to certify, on consultation with the builders of frigates now on hand, to the Ordnance Committee, what guns and of what size will be needed for them. They should be made, lest they be wanting when the frigates are ready. [2 page.] Sept. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Mr. Frost to see that Mr. Simmons, the printer, is satisfied for printing some books put out under the title of Discoverer. 5. Richard Nutt and 21 other men named to be watermen to the Council of State, and wear the badge of the arms of the commonwealth. STATE PAPERS. 299 1649, VOL. II. Sept. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. The petition of several masters and commanders of ships referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. The letter from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for recruits referred to the Irish Committee, who are to confer with him as to the best means to raise and send them at the least cost. 8a. Maurice Thomson, Mr. Waterton of Stepney, Col. Temple, and Mr. Barnardiston, to attend to-morrow, when the business of coals is to be considered. 10. Justice Hubbert to examine the misdemeanor of Elizabeth Fortescue and Jno. Slater, in the parish church of Shoreditch during divine service, and to bind over tlie witnesses and prosecutor to appear atbthe next Middlesex sessions. 1]. To report to the House that the Council of State think Messrs. Walwin, Prince, and Overton may have the liberty of the Tower. 12. Order-on complaint of tumultuous meetings in county York of disbanded soldiers, who have committed great insolencies against the county committee, and endangered an insurrection,-that none petition or apply to that committee above five at once; any disbanded soldiers who disobey to be apprehended and proceeded against as rioters; the care thereof entrusted to Major-Gen. Lambert. [1. 63, pp. 38-40.] Sept. 4. Council of State to Mr. Walley. On your letter and that Whitehall. from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, we wish the recruits to be dispatched with all diligence; their furnishing we leave to your discretion, but use the greatest frugality, and do not exceed the proportion used towards others that have been sent over. [I. 94, p. 417.] Sept. 4. Council of State to Capt. Robinson. Thanks for your letter conWhitehall. cerning the States' man-of-war commanded by Capt. Marinus Clas Jumball, and for your care in prevention of mischief; but if there does not appear anything else than what is expressed by you, set the ship at liberty, there being nothing before the Council to justify a continuance of that restraint. [I. 94, p. 418.] Sept. 4. Admiralty Committee to the Keepers of the Marshalsea. In pursuance of an order of the Council of State, of 30 August last, upon the petition of Giles Syms and Stephen Martin, whereby power is given to us to exchange two prisoners for the said petitioners, we order that Francis Bayon, now prisoner in the Marsha]sea, be exchanged for Syms, and John Colvill for Martin. [I. 123, p. 103.] Sept. 5. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State dispose of Somerset House, and if they shall find cause, upon hearing the trustees for the sale of the goods of the late King, the trustees may have power to accommodate themselves by the addition of the Duchy House and the Savoy; if any person has a particular interest in either of the said houses, the trustees shall have power to give satis 300 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. faction for the same during the time they shall make use thereof, out of the money to be raised by the sale of the said goods. [L. 87, p. 86.] Sept. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Messrs. Searle and Topp referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with Dr. Walker. 3. There is no cause to stop the execution of the decree of the Court of Admiralty concerning the Love, but it should be left to the ordinary course of law. 4. The bill brought in for regulating the Society of the Trinity House referred to the Admiralty Committee and Alderman Wilson. 5. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Messrs. Scott, Holland, and Robinson to be a committee to confer with the trustees appointed for sale of the late King's goods, as to accommodating them with some convenient place for selling the same. 6. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Hen. Vane, and Lords Commissioners Lisle and Whitelock to be a committee to draw up an answer to the Dutch ambassador. 7. To write to Mr. Strickland of the Council's wish to gratify the Provincial States of Holland about the ship Bommel], and their opinion that it had better be delivered up on good bail. [I. 63, pp. 41, 42.] Sept. 5. Council of State to the Attorney General. We have ordered Whitehall. Messrs. Browne and Morris, justices of peace for Middlesex, to apprehend the Twickenham rioters, and bind over the witnesses, &c. to prosecute, which has been done; you are to send for the examinations, and take order that an indictmentbe preferred. [I. 94,p. 419.] Sept. 5. 96. Authority by the Treasurers-at-War to Capt. Edward Taylor, to receive 2001. out of the second moiety of the fine of 24,0001., imposed upon the counties in North Wales for delinquency, from any inhabitant who will pay it to him, in satisfaction of so much to be paid him by order of the House of Commons, 11 June 1648. [Copy. 1 page.] Sept. 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. To request the House that the Act prepared for settling an annuity upon Mr. Dorislaus may be speedily passed, that he may receive the benefit. 4. Mr. Frost to ascertain the arrears due from the State to Dr. Dorislaus, and report to the Revenue Committee. 5a. The business of the Santa Clara to be heard next Saturday. 6. Col. Popham's letter as to his going to Ostend referred to the Admiralty Committee. 7. The complaint of the Trustees for sale of the late King's lands, of the great spoil committed by soldiers and others upon the deer in the parks, referred to the committee appointed to consult with the officers of the army; the Lord General meantime to endeavour to prevent it. STATE PAPERS. 301 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. The paper given in by Capt. Mercer and Jno. Evans referred to the same committee. [. 63, pp. 43, 44.] Sept. 6. Council of State to Sir John Wittewrong, Mr. Cox, and Dr. King. Whitehall. Upon complaint by some of Berkhampstead of misdemeanor of Nath. Paine, Thos. Aldrich, and Nath. Partridge, we ordered the bailiff and burgesses to examine the business, and certify us, which they have done; but as in some things we require more satisfaction, we desire you to re-examine the whole matter. [1. 94, p. 419.] Sept. 6. Warrant from the Council of State to the Commander-in-Chief of the North Guard, or any of the State's ships at Yarmouth, to order a convoy for 15 or 16 ships and vessels in the Thames, laden with merchandise of value, and bound for Yarmouth, Hull, and other northern ports; and also to order another ship of considerable force to come into the Hope, receive the said vessels, and convoy them as aforesaid. [I. 123, p. 103.] Sept. 6. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Jonas Whitehall. merchant ship, employed in the present expedition, is come into the river, by reason of disorders in her men concerning their staying out two months longer: as the precedent is an ill example to the rest of the fleet, and the time formerly intended will be almost spent before she can be fitted for sea, it is thought fit that the said ship should be no longer employed, but paid off for the time she has already served. You are to examine who have been the principal authors of this disturbance, that when they come to receive their pay, their wages may be either suspended, or their persons secured, for the deterring of others. In case you need further directions, you shall receive them, but meantime you are to proceed in the speedy paying off the ship. [I. 123, p. 104.] Sept. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. la. Peter Seale to be heard next Monday; Capt. Greene to attend. lb. The contract made with Mr. Cordwell by the Ordnance Committee, for 500 barrels of powder, at 31. 16s. a barrel, to be paid on delivery at the Tower, approved, and debentures to be brought to the committee. 2. The petition of Lord Loftus, as to raising his regiment of horse for the Irish service, referred to the committee for conferring with officers of the army. 3. Mr. Serjeant to have two more men allowed him, whereof one is to be Mr. King, late crier in the High Court of Justice. 4. Two men to be allowed to Mr. Scott, upon the same terms as those to the serjeant, who are to be employed upon secret service. [L 63, p. 49.] Sept. 7. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We concur in your Whitehall. opinion and that of the Admiralty Committee, concerning the master, boatswain, and some of the company of the Tiger, who were in 302 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. mutiny at Yarmouth, and think it fit that, before the master and boatswain be any more employed, they give caution for their fidelity, and that the ringleaders' wages be suspended until they acknowledge their error. We have referred it to the Admiralty Committee whether the master and boatswain should be again employed. [L. 94, p. 420.] Sept. 7. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Hearing that the Whitehall. Dolphin has come in, in a disorderly way, to be paid off, and that the officers have not done their part to prevent it, we think so great a misdemeanor should have due punishment; and therefore that firstly, the officers should lose the benefit of the gratuity intended for those that have well demeaned themselves; secondly, that their standing wages should be suspended until we come to understand the true matter of fact; thirdly, that such of the seamen as have been the ringleaders should have their wages stopped, and their persons secured for trial at a council of war, whereof we desire you to certify the admirals at sea. This rule is to be observed in all cases of like nature. Capt. Keysar, with his ship, is likewise come in, and expects to be paid off; you are to stay his wages until further order from us, he being referred, by special order of Parliament, to the examination of the Council, concerninghis coming from Londonderry without order. [I. 94, pp. 423, 424.] Sept. 7. Council of State to Capt. Jacob Reynolds, of the Crescent frigate. Whitehall. We sent you an order on the 17th ult. to stay at Portsmouth or thereabouts until further order. The Parliament having appointed four gentlemen as commissioners to Guernsey, you are to receive them and their followers aboard your ship, and transport them to Guernsey; likewise to take on board Peter de Beauvoir with his wife and servants, and carry them to the same place. When the commissioners are ready to return for England, you, or some other ship of force are to bring them back. [I. 123, p. 105.] Sept. 7. Reference by the Admiralty Committee of the petitions of Geo. "Searle and Francis Topp to the Admiralty Court, which is to take out a monition, to be set upon the Exchange in the usual course, for all that are concerned to appear in that Court on a certain day, to see the petitioners make proof of the matter of fact, which they are to do by witnesses or otherwise. [I. 123, p. 105.] Sept. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Robinson, Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Scott, and Col. Purefoy, to be a committee to consider the matter in a paper given in by the Army Committee, as also the assessments of the army, and the charge thereof; also the pay of the army in Ireland, and what is necessary for carrying on that work. 2. The paper from the Navy Committee referred to the above committee. a. Lord Commissioner Lisle, Mr. MAartin, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to draw up a declaration to the army, of the danger they STATE PAPERS. 303 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) run by suffering themselves to be misled, and drawn into engagements against Parliament. 5a. Mr. Villiers to attend to-morrow. 6a. The business of the Sta. Clara to be heard next Wednesday. 7. To inform Sir Arthur Blundell that the Council are unable to comply with his petition. 9. The paper concerning ordnance for Wallingford Castle referred to the Ordnance Committee. 10. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Col. Purefoy to confer with Lieut.Col. Goffe as to what firing will be necessary for the guards at Whitehall, and how it may be had. 10a. The Council to meet at 3 p.m. on the militia business. 11. All rooms and accommodations in Somerset House appointed for the head quarters, except the five rooms of state on the King's side, the Queen's little closet, the great hall, with the lodgings formerly held by Col. Waite, and Mr. Laurence's two rooms. 12. Reference of the petition of Robert Hitchin and othersrepresenting some grievances in Lancashire, by reason of regrators, forestallers, and engrossers abounding there, many of whom are alleged to be men of great estates and interests, and praying a remedy and freedom of prosecution-to the judges and justices serving for that county. [I. 63, pp. 50-53.] Sept. 8. Council of State to Mr. Walley. We enclose a letter sent to Whitehall. Capt. Clarke to convoy the provisions prepared by you for the garrison of Derry to that port, and desire you to dispatch them under that convoy with expedition. [I. 94, p. 425.] Sept. 8. Council of State to Capt. Robert Clarke. As some provisions Whitehall. provided by Mr. Walley for Derry are ready and waiting a convoy, you are to take those vessels into your charge, and convoy them there. [I. 94, p. 425.] Sept. 8. Council of State to Major-General Skippon. We desire you to Whitehall. repair to us without delay, to confer on some special affairs. [I. 94, p. 426.] Sept. 8. Council of State to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Sir Hardress Waller, Whitehall. and the Governors of Garrisons. There are some designs carried on in all parts of England to promote the interest of Charles Stuart, by the joint endeavours of the Levellers with his own party; we desire you to have special care of all the garrisons of the north, and have your forces in such a posture, and keep such a watchful eye upon their motions, that you may prevent or suppress the first stirrings towards insurrections. [1. 94, p. 426.] Sept. 8. Council of State to the Lord General. The enemies of this comWhitehall. monwealth have endeavoured to seduce the army, and with too much success. Their design is laid throughout the nation, and although it only appears as yet at Oxford, they are active in other places. We desire that a watchful eye be kept by the officers of the regi 304 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. ments upon their soldiers, that they may not be wrought upon by malignant insinuations to engage in any undertaking against the Parliament, and the several regiments of horse and foot should be ready to go upon service when directed. Also take care that a convenient strength be sent towards Oxford, to hinder any further accession of strength to them, or the holding correspondence with their confederates. [I. 94, p. 427.] Sept. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. Whitehall. 1. The letters from Oxford to the Lord General, and from the Council to him, and the intercepted letter showing the joining of the Levellers with the King's party, to be reported to the House. 2. To report to the House that the Lord General and council of officers think it necessary to have 500 dragoons added to the establishment. 3. The petition of Nathaniel Downe, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. The petition of Geo. Jones and Thomas Stone, and others trading to Bilboa, referred to the same committee, and what they find necessary they are to order the generals at sea to perform. 5. Mr. Frost to issue a copy of the order to county Hants for making Winchester Castle untenable. 6. Five commissions to be prepared for Colonel Purefoy for five foot companies for Coventry. [I. 63, pp. 54, 55.] Sept. 10. Warrant of the Council of State to Capt. Philip Goose of the Whitehall. Hart frigate to convoy vessels with merchants' goods now at Gravesend, bound for Yarmouth, Lynn, and Hull, to Harwich or Yarmouth, to the commander-in-chief of the northern guard, or the next State's ship, who is to convoy them to their desired ports. [I 123, p. 105.] Sept. 11. Order in Parliament that there be an addition to Col. Okey's regiment of dragoons, and that they be added to the establishment to be employed, to make up the same to 1,000 for the service of England or Ireland, as the Council of State shall think fit, and that the general be desired to retrench that charge some other way, as shall be most convenient, out of the present establishment. Sept. 11. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give directions to the Attorney-General touching the persons to be prosecuted on the act of treason, and resort for direction to the Council in that behalf. Sept. I. Order in Parliament that the Council of State appoint such other counsel to assist the Attorney-General as he shall have occasion for, and also appoint some person to prosecute matters of this nature on behalf of the commonwealth, as Mr. Attorney shall direct. Sept. 11. Order in Parliament that the imposition of 4s. upon a chaldron of coals, formerly taken at Newcastle, be from henceforth taken off. [I. 87, pp2. 86, 87.] STATE PAPERS. 305 1649. VOL. IL Sept. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The letter of Col. Deane of 29 ult., with Sir Geo. Ayscue's certificate, referred to the Navy Committee. 3. The paper read, with the amendments, to be sent by Sir Oliver Fleming to Lord Joachimi. 4. An engineer to be sent to Winchester, to see the castle there demolished, according to a survey returned. 7. Lord Commissioner Lisle, Mr. Scott, and Sir Hen. Vane to be a committee to whom the Attorney-General may resort concerning the late distemper at Oxford, and to prepare a declaration for satisfying the people thereon. 8. The order of the House for filling up Col. Okey's regiment of dragoons to 1,000 referred to the committee appointed to treat with the officers of the army. 9. 401. to be paid to the captain of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment, who brought the news from Oxford of the submission of the soldiers to their officers. 10. 401. to be paid to Pierre Blondeau, who came out of France concerning the coining of money, in consideration of the loss of his clothes, &c. by pirates. 11. The business concerning Friend, a pirate, to be prepared by Dr. Walker and presented to the Admiralty Court. 12. A fortnight's pay for the army in England, being 35,0001., is to be charged upon that part of the Treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall payable for the use of the commonwealth, and to be paid forthwith to the Treasurers-at-War, and issued by warrant from the Army Committee; 6,0001. is, notwithstanding this order, to be ready from the Treasurers-at-War, if any extraordinary occasion shall call for it. 13. The 60,0001. formerly charged for supplying a magazine of ammunition, stores, &c. upon the next three months' assessment payable for the army in Ireland, in regard of three months' advance carried with them, is to be taken off and charged in course upon the 150,0001. upon the Excise appointed for the Irish service. 15. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, that all custodiums in Ireland, and all other forfeited lands be set to the best advantage, and all rents received upon them be brought in monthly or weekly, to be issued for payment of the army as the treasure sent from England, and account given thereof every three months. 16. To request the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to certify what counties in Ireland are within the power of the Parliament, which could be assessed to the support of the war, and in what proportions. 17. Order upon the petition of Nathaniel Downe, merchant,stating that being in the Culpeper, bound from Spain to London, he was, after a long fight, taken and carried prisoner to Kinsale; that he has liberty upon parole to come over and prosecute his exchange for Anthony Kempson, domestic servant to Prince Maurice, who was taken bound from Scilly to Kinsale, and is now also admitted upon his parole by Sir Hardress Waller to procure his enlargement:-that 35077. U 306 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Kempson be discharged of his parole, and set at liberty in exchange for Downe, if he depart from London in three days, repair to Minehead, and thence transport himself with the first ship. [I. 63, pp. 58-62.] Sept. 11. Council of State to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, governor of Newcastle Whitehall. We enclose an order passed by the House this day, to take off the imposition of 4s. a chaldron on coals, that it may be put in execution. [I. 94, p. 428.] Sept. 11. Council of State to the Mayor of Newcastle. To the like effect. Whitehall. [1. 94, p. 428.] Sept. 11. Council of State to the Committee of Norfolk. You desire the Whitehall. Admiralty Committee to release some prisoners in the county gaol of Norfolk, and exchange one. We approve that John Hitcham of Barking, Essex, and John Swallow of London be set at liberty, upon engagement to act nothing against the commonwealth, and that Thomas Edwards be set free by exchange for John Williams. [I. 94, p. 428.] Sept. 11. Council of State to Mr. Pennoyer. We desire you to deal with the Whitehall East India Company for their saltpetre. They have offered it to the ordnance officers at 41. 5s. per cwt., but if you can get it lower, do so; if not, hold them to what they offered. Get what time you can, as the pay will be good, being upon 150,0001. on the excise for Ireland, which will come in within two months, perhaps sooner; use diligence, it being a considerable service to the commonwealth. [I. 94, p. 429.] Sept. 11. Council of State to Mr. Moody; The treasurers of the army say Whitehall. that 2,0001. was borrowed of them for transporting Major-Gen. Ireton's regiment, repayable by money to be collected by you. There is great want of that money, and if it is not presently paid in, and also what remains upon the assessments, they will not be able to pay the soldiers, who will be again necessitated to free quarter, to the great grievance of the people. Use all possible diligence in getting in your collections, and when the money is ready, let it be paid to the said treasurers. [I. 94, p. 429.] Sept. 11. Admiralty Committee to Col. Edw. Popham. Enclosed are copies Whitehall. of two petitions of merchants and masters of ships trading for Bilboa, and other ports of Spain, which were presented to the Council of State, and referred to us. Inform us what ship you can spare, fitted for this service, and whether you may not admit of the said ship's stay in the Bay of Biscay, as long as the petitioners desire. The merchants are very earnest for a ship of good force, for the honour of the nation, and safety of their trade. They will be ready with five ships in the Downs by the 20th inst. [I. 123, p. 106.] STATE PAPERS. 307 1649. VOL. Il. Sept. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day'sProceedings. 2. Co]. Purefoy, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine and dispose of a prisoner now at the door, who carried some seditious books to disperse at Warwick. 3. Each regiment in Ireland to have two more wagons allowed, and a report to be made to the House to that purpose. 5. The 5001. formerly ordered for repairing the fortifications in the Isle of Wight, and placed upon the Excise, to be transferred to Goldsmiths' Hall, and paid before the 35,0001. ordered for the army, and a warrant to issue for that purpose, and for an engineer to be sent thither to view. 6. Thos. Dafthorne to be committed prisoner to Peter House, for circulating a scandalous book. 7. 51. to be paid to the soldiers who brought Dafthorne prisoner from Warwick. 8. The instructions concerning the passage at Dover referred to the Admiralty Committee. 9. To write the Governor of Warwick to have his 'marshal examined before a justice.of peace, concerning Dafthorne's dispersing scandalous pamphlets, and speaking against the Lord General. 10. Sir Jas. Harrington, and Messrs. Robinson and Scott to be a committee to consider of the paper brought in by the Master of the Mint. 11. The regulating of the several castles to be considered next Friday. 12. Instruction for Sir Oliver Fleming to go to Lord Joachimi, and deliver the answer of the Council of State to the paper which they received from him. [L. 63, pp. 64, 66.] Sept. 12. Council of State to the Governor of Weymouth. We have Whitehall. received information concerning the Prince's landing at Jersey. We have desired Col. Popham to send a sufficient number of ships to Guernsey to countenance that isle, prevent the increase of the Prince's forces at Jersey, and hinder any attempt from thence upon any port in the south and west of England. We give you this notice that you may have a watchful eye upon your garrison, to prevent any practice upon your soldiers or the people of the town, - or any attempt of force upon it from without. [I. 94, p. 430.] Sept. 12. Council of State to Sir Hardress Waller. To the like effect, and Whitehall. bidding him look to the garrisons of the West. [I. 94, p. 430.] Sept. 12. Council of State to Col. Popham. The Prince has landed at Whitehall. Jersey, transported in two of the State's ships, which we conceive are the same we formerly gave you notice of; if they be, we wish it had been prevented. You are to cause a squadron of ships to sail to Guernsey, to prevent the Prince holding correspondence or making any practice upon any parts in the West, and also to hinder the increase of his strength by the repair thither of any forces, as there are 400 more soldiers in France to be transported thither. As some ships have been sent you by Col. Deane, you can TT 2 308 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. spare some for that purpose, and therefore we desire you forthwith to dispatch away such as may give countenance to Guernsey, and prevent danger to any place in the South and West. Send us a list of the ships, and whom you appoint to command them in chief, if you shall not think fit to go yourself. If you find sufficient shipping from the coast of Ireland for this and the rest of the affairs in these seas, so that the great ships lately set out may be spared, or if you find you can make no use of them, you are to send them in again. The Commissioners appointed for Guernsey are at Portsmouth, and you are to appoint a ship for their transportation. [I. 94, p. 432.] Sept. 12. Council of State to the Army Committee. The Council having Whitehall. considered your representations of the present condition of the army for want of money, and the inconvenience which may grow thereby, have ordered that 35,0001., being one fortnight's pay for the army established for England, be charged upon that part of the treasury of Goldsmiths' Hall at the disposal of Council. We enclose a warrant to the treasurers. In order that the assessments laid for the army in Ireland may be employed for the ends intended, the Council has now taken off the 60,0001. formerly charged upon the first three months' assessments for the army in Ireland, for supplying a magazine, in consideration of three months' advance made to them upon their going over to Ireland, and placed it upon the 150,0001. on the Excise. [I. 94, p. 433.] Sept. 12. Council of State to Sir Hardress Waller. Upon the petition of Whitehall. Nath. Downe, merchant, taken in the ship Culpeper, we have discharged Anth. Kempson, domestic servant to Prince Maurice, to whom you gave liberty upon his parole to procure his enlargement, and desire you to take notice that the parole is discharged upon the said exchangoe. [L. 94, p. 434.] Sept. 12. Council of State to the Commissioners of Excise and Customs. Whitehall. There being divers goods, with their impost, bought by the State, now ready to be shipped for Ireland for the army, the impost repayable is to be paid according to directions from this Council. [I. 94, p. 434.] Sept. 12. Order in the Admiralty Committee-upon reference to them by the Council of State of the petition of Wm. Tatam, Anth. Lencing, Jonathan Gibbs, and Anth. Lawes, on behalf of themselves and other masters and part owners of ships and vessels trading to the Netherlands and other foreign parts-that, finding the matter to be of great concern to the trade of the English in the Netherlands, a copy of such petition is to be delivered to Messrs. Peter Jones, Mustian, Gay, Coney, Aldren, and Kiffin, merchants trading into those parts, to consider of the best way for promoting English trade, and navigation, and present their opinions to this committee on the 19th inst. [I. 123, p. 106.] Sept. 12. Admiralty Committee to the Judges of the Admiralty. The enWhitehall. closed petition of Rich. Twiggs and other poor mariners having been STATE PAPERS. 309 1649. VOL. 11. presented to us, we desire you to cause the matter in difference to be brought to a speedy trial, so that the poor men may have no cause of complaint for delay of justice, or else certify us where the obstacle lies. [I. 123, p. 106.] Sept. 13. Order in Parliament that Capt. Smith's troop, county Oxford, be continued six months; the Goldsmiths' Hall to issue warrants to Mr. Appletree and Mr. Draper, two of the Sequestration Commissioners in the county, for payment of the troop, and the County Committee to see that the troops secure the highways and passages, in that county and the adjoining parts, from thieves and robbers. [G. 1, p.217; Vol. II., No. 97.] Sept. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Thos. Mayhew, for the place of clerk of the passage at Dover, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. The arms taken at the riot at Sir Thomas Nott's to be retained by Quartermaster Wm. Darby until further order. 5. Lord Foliot's business as to price referred to the Irish Committee. 6. Mr. Scott to send for the postmaster who neglected sending his letter on the State's service. 7. Mr. Mead's business referred to the Irish Committee. 8. The bridge belonging to Bird's tavern, Gravesend, to be pulled down, and his tavern suppressed, and Col. Temple to be written to thereon. 9. The votes of the House concerning Col. Monk to be sent for and communicated to Sir Chas. Coote. 10. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Sir Jas. Harrington to speak with the members for Southwark, to do what they may for carrying on the business of the militia there. 11. Sir Chas. Coote to have 1,000 suits of clothes sent him from the Tower, and the Irish Committee to contract for 1,0001. worth of broad cloth for his officers, and for 200 case of pistols. 13. A letter to be prepared for the several committees of militia in London to hasten the settling thereof, and draw out their companies, so that it may be known of what affections they are; the officers are to exhort their companies to defend the Parliament and themselves from the common enemy. 14. Copies of Lord Joachimi's memorials and of the answer of the Council to be sent to Mr. Strickland; also the Act prohibiting the import of French wines. 14a. The business of the Sta. Clara to be reported to-morrow. 15. The petition of Jno. Davies for fish taken by Sir Chas. Coote for the garrison of Derry, and for arms delivered for that service, referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 63, pip. 68-71.] Sept. 13. Council of State to the Navy Committee. The pressing occasions Whitehall. of this Council for money, especially the expedition of the Lord Lieutenant into Ireland, have forced them to use the first coming into the receipt of the sale of Deans and Chapters' lands, notwith 310 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. standing the order for the navy to receive one-third part thereof, being 100,0001., in equal proportions with the other two-thirds appointed for Ireland, and for the emergencies of the commonwealth. These occasions being satisfied, they have ordered that it be left free to you to charge your warrant for the remainder of the 100,0001. appropriated to the navy out of the said 300,0001. arising upon the sale of Deans and Chapters' lands, regard being had to what those receipts are charged with to the treasurers of the army and to the commissioners of the excise, who are desired to accommodate the present wants of the navy. [I. 94, p. 431.] Sept. 13. 98. Maurice Thomson to John Holland and Thos. Smith. Pray favour my neighbour, Mathew Graves, in case any place as surveyor of timber for the navy shall become void, he being well experienced therein. [i page.] Sept. 13. 99. Account by S. Hayward of stores delivered to Capt. Rider of the Love, when he succeeded Capt. Fearmes in the command, in Chatham river, 12 Dec. 1648. Also particulars of stores wanting upon a survey made 13 Sept. 1649; endorsed, "The Love's inventory of what the State is indebted to the owners, and what the owners are indebted to the State." With note of the vessel's sailing 23 Sept. [71 pages.] Sept. 14. Order in Parliament that the House, taking notice of the respects of the Provincial States of Holland towards Walter Strickland, resident there from this State, and being informed that they have earnestly desired the discharge of the ship Bommell, taken as prize, empower the Council of State (as a testimony of the Parliament's respects to the said States, and as an act of their favour) to order the present dispharge of such ship, and her return home, although she shall prove to be lawful prize; in case the said ship shall be so adjudged, the Parliament will give satisfaction to the mariners for their shares therein as prize; the Council of State to see that satisfaction be given to such mariners, in case it shall be so decided. [I. 87, p. 87.] Sept. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 5. Three ships taken prize having been employed for service, the Admiralty Committee are to consider how the mariners may be paid, and the collectors for prize goods are to attend the committee next Monday. 8. To write the governor and mayor of Southampton to put the test ordered by the late Act to the officers now to be elected there, Parliament looking upon that place as of very great importance. 8a. The report as to the Sta. Clara to be re-read on Monday, and the papers to be left meantime with the secretary. 10. To write Mr. Tiddiman, Marshal at Dover, to inform himself of a creek' not far from Dover, by which horses are shipped for transportation, and if he finds any horses being so shipped, to seize them forthwith and report. [I. 63, pp. 76-78.] STATE PAPERS. 311 1649. VOL. IL Sept. 14. Council of State to the Navy Committee. We have ordered Whitehall. Mr. Burrell to reduce the Swiftsure, and desire you to give a warrant for 501., to enable him to go on with the work. [I. 94,.p. 441; Vol. II., No. 100.] Sept. 14. 101. Walter Flanders to [the Navy Commissioners]. A new cable belonging to the Scout shallop, before she was taken, was put on shore and placed in a storehouse, and subsequently seized by the governor of Guernsey's order; he still detains it, and 15 oars belonging to the Eagle shallop, and says I have no order to demand them. Pray send him a letter to deliver them. [i page.] Sept. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1, 2. All the members of the Council to have keys of the garden at Whitehall, and also the secretary. 3. Mrs. Hamden to have a passage into St. James's Park, but she is to have a care who passes through by means of that key. 4. The warrant for powder for the Isle of Wight to be so amended that it may be delivered to the governors, or to whom they maay appoint. 6. Messrs. Holland and Scott and Col. Jones to be a committee to whom the serjeant-at arms may resort, for putting all such out of the lodgings at Whitehall as are not of the Council of State, or have relation to them. 7. The business of Zachary, a waterman, referred to the serjeant. 9. Col. Jones and Mr. Holland added to the committee for the Mint. [L. 63, pp. 80, 81.] Sept. 15. Council of State to Capt. Peacock. We hear from Holland that a Whitehall. ship is going from Amsterdam to some islands in the north of Scotland, with arms for Montrose, and although we do not know the time of her departure, we give you notice, that you may look after her; you are to give notice to such ships as have orders to ply northward. [I. 94, p. 435.] Sept. 15. Council of State to Col. Popham. It has been represented to us Whitehall. that one or both of the great ships lately set forth might be spared to come in, but we refer it to you, on consideration of the service in general in these seas, the affairs of Jersey, and the convoy for the Bay of Biscay; you will say whether the George, or the Unicorn, or both may not be spared. Also to the same effect as the preceding. [I. 94, p. 485.J Sept. 15. Council of State to the Lord General. We have issued warrants Whitehall. for removing those that are in Whitehall, to make way for the members of the Council, which as yet have produced no effect. Order has been sent to the Marshal General, who continues still there, and who not only refuses to obey our order, but rejects it with such contempt as is not comely to bear. You are to give express order for his removal forthwith, the rooms in his possession being appointed for some of the Council, who must presently remove 312 DOMESTIC 1649. VoL. 11. thither; as for his contempt, we leave you to deal with him as you think fit. [I. 94, p. 437.] Sept. 15. Council of State to Col. Overton, governor of Hull. Thanks for Whitehall your care of the place; we doubt not its preservation. We have written to the mayor about the oaths to be given on change of officers, and the Parliament's resolutions about ministers. You are to report how they proceed thereon, and in the raising money for the fortifications. [I. 94, p. 436.] Sept. 15. Council of State to the Mayor and Aldermen of Hull. The Whitehall. town of Hull is of consequence to the commonwealth, and we would omit nothing that conduces to its safety; the enemies have their eyes much upon it, and will use all means to get it into their power, by corrupting any that may contribute thereto. We doubt not but the governor and officers of the garrison will do their best, and wve recommend all things appertaining thereto to your care. All officers in your corporation, as well those annually elected as those that continue, should take the oath appointed by this present Parliament, when you change your officers. We send the resolution of Parliament concerning ministers, which you are to see put in execution, and certify us what you do in pursuance of these directions within one month. FI. 94, p. 439.] Sept. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Mrs. Alleyn to be set at liberty, on security not to leave England without leave. 4. The Admiralty Committee to take care that Capt. Nixon, master of the Fellowship, is again victualled, so that he may convoy the ships laden for Dublin. 5. The committee for foreign agencies to be revived, and to meet to-morrow to consider the businesses referred to them, and especially that of France. 6. Sir Wm. Armyne to move the House that the militia business may be considered on Wednesday. [I. 63, p. 82.] Sept. 17. Council of State to the Attorney-General. Every day we have new Whitehall. information that consultations are held by the party that oppose the present government, and that they carry on their business in a very high manner. There should be speedy and effectual prosecution of those that you have particular evidence against, and you are to let us know when and how you intend to proceed against them. [I. 94, p. 440.] Sept. 17. Council of State to the Governor of Windsor Castle. There is Whitehall. a design to surprise the castle by the Levelling party, who give out that the master gunner, corporal, and others of the garrison have been dealt with. You know the consequence of the place, and will use your best diligence for preventing the design, and securing the persons suspected, until further examination. [I. 94, p. 440.] STATE PAPERS. 313 1649. VOL. 11. Sept. 17. Council of State to Capt. Anth. Young of the Dragon. Col. Whitehall. Popham having, by our order, gone with the [Happy] Entrance to Guernsey and Jersey, and taken the Constant Warwick and Weymouth pink with him, as soon as you have fitted and victualled your ship, you are to sail to Guernsey, find Col. Popham, and follow his orders. [I. 123, p. 107.] Sept. 18. 102. Order in Parliament that 1,1001. heretofore ordered to be paid for arrears to the surgeons, physicians, and apothecaries of the wounded, maimed, and sick soldiers, and charged upon the treasurers at Guildhall, be paid out of the sequestered rents, and disposed of according to former order. [- page.] Sept. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Letters to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and to the Revenue Committee about Dr. Dorislaus' children, approved. 2. The Lord General and army officers to take care that the guards in and about town be doubled, and that some horse be in readiness in Surrey, to prevent any attempts of the enemy. 4. Also to seize those persons informed of, who are to have some private meeting. 4a. The Council of State to meet to-morrow at 10 a.m. 6. Col. Hacker's letter referred to the committee who treat with the army officers. 6a. The Attorney-General to attend at Whitehall to-morrow at 10 a.m. to confer with the Council. [I. 63, pp. 84, 85.] Sept. 18. Council of State to Lady Brooke. There are some arrears in your Whitehall. hands due to Dr. Dorislaus, upon the pension settled upon him by Fulke, Lord Brooke, for the history lecture in Cambridge, which was paid him during the life of the late Lord Brooke. By the death of the doctor, who was barbarously murdered in the service of the commonwealth, his children are not only deprived of their father but of their subsistence. The employment in which he died being put upon him by this Council, we hold ourselves obliged to see justice done to his children, and therefore, at request of his son, recommend the case to you, and doubt not but you will be sensible of the condition of the children, and order what remains due to them to be paid with convenient speed, suitable to their necessities. [I. 94, p. 442.] Sept. 18. Council of State to the Revenue Committee. We have been often Whitehall. solicited by the children of Dr. Dorislaus that what the Parliament gave to them might be made good. There was 1,0001. given to the two daughters, to be paid out of the revenue, part whereof is paid, but is spent for their present subsistence. Let all that remains due to them be speedily paid, that it may not only serve for their present subsistence, but be capable of improvement for their future advantage. The son was to have 2001. a year as a pension, but as yet he has received nothing, and there now being half a year elapsed since the barbarous murder of the Doctor, we desire a warrant for the 314 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. payment of this half-year's pension, until the Act can pass for settling it according to the order of the House. [I. 94, p. 443.] Sept. 18. Council of State to Capt. Hen. Lilingston. Thanks for your care Whitehall. concerning the persons secured by you at Poole. Let them be sent up in safe custody, and delivered to the Marshal General, to be proceeded against; and lest they should deny their examinations when they come to trial, send up two witnesses. [I. 94, p. 444.] Sept. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Single warrants to be issued for apprehending the persons who have subscribed the book " Outcry," as also the vindication of the Burford business. 4. Warrants to be issued for apprehending the agitators in the meetings of the Levellers. 6. Messrs. Hall, Say, Martin, and Holland appointed assistants to the Attorney-General in carrying on the charge against John Lilburne. 7. Warrants to be issued for summoning witnesses against Lieut.Col. Jno. Lilburne. 9. Thomas Newcombe, prisoner in Newgate, to be further examined by the Attorney-General. 10. Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne to be committed to the Tower in order to his trial, the Attorney-General having satisfied the Council that he has sufficient evidence of his treason. 14. The petition of the masters of ships laden with goods for Ireland, for allowance for demurrage, referred to the Irish Committee. 16. Messrs. Martin, Robinson, and Scott to be a committee to examine the business of- Wild, prisoner in Peter House, concerning whom a charge has been given in by the keeper. 18. The state of Harwich garrison referred to the committee which meets with the army officers. 20. The Earl of Denbigh added to the committee to view the late King's plate, and desired to view it, and also the hangings at Somerset House. [I. 63, pp. 88-90.] Sept. 19. Order to the Collectors [of prize goods?] to pay Phil. Gething 101. of his share in the Mary Fortune. [I. 123, p. 109.] Sept. 19. Council of State to the Governor of Windsor. We have fresh Whitehall. information that the Levellers intend this night to mnake an attempt upon Windsor Castle; we again give you this notice, as many are come oult of town thither about it. We enclose an extract of a piece of intelligence brought us, by which you may discover, perhaps, who has been practising about that business, by considering who have been instruments in making or preparing that door. [I. 94, p. 446.] Sept. 19. Council of State to the Justices of Peace and Committees of Whitehall. Counties. We receive daily intelligence that the old malignants strongly endeavour to carry on the interests of Charles Stuart, to destroy this present government, and establish monarchy and tyranny; and finding by experience that their own appearance does not pro STATE PAPERS. 315 1649. VOL. II. mote their affairs,-they being very unacceptable to many whose concurrence is necessary to their designs,-they have endeavoured to obtain their end by corrupting some of the Levellers, and by them imposing upon the rest of that sort, and upon many others whose simplicity cannot see the danger of their design, and who are thereby made instrumental to set up that power which will put out its first endeavours to their ruin. In prosecution hereof daily counsels are held, and emissaries sent abroad to seduce the people, and to stir up insurrections, and hinder the enjoyment of the tranquillity purchased at so dear a rate. We hold it of more facility to prevent these designs than to suppress them when broken out, and we desire your best assistance; to that end inform yourselves of all emissaries of the Levellers sent abroad, and of all their secret or open meetings and consultations, and disperse all such meetings, and cause all those emissaries, and all the heads and chief promoters of such counsels to be apprehended and committed to safe custody, to be proceeded against as traitors. [I. 94, pp. 447, 448.] Sept. 19. Council of State to the Lord General. To similar effect; also: Whitehall. Let the persons taken at such meetings be certified to this Council, that order may be given for proceeding against them; order all the garrisons to take the same care. [I. 94, pp. 450, 451.] Sept. 19. Council of State to Ambrose and Andrew Broughton. The Whitehall. House having issued a commission for the trial of some offenders against a late Act, for proceeding against whom there will be occasion to make use of your service, we desire you to repair to the Attorney-General, and give him your best assistance. [I. 94,p. 448.] Sept. 19. Council of State to the Judges. The House having ordered a comWhitehall. mission of oyer and terminer for the trial of some offenders against a late Act of Parliament, wherein your assistance is necessary, we desire you to repair to town within 14 days. [I. 94, p. 449.] Sept. 19. Council of State to the Lord General. We send the enclosed Whitehall. intelligence for you to use as you think fit. They were to meet at the Sun Dial in Goswell Street, at 10 o'clock, and attempt their business at Windsor to-night; we have given the Governor notice. [I. 94, p. 449.] Sept. 19. Council of State to Simon Blackmore. Col. Popham has left you in the Downs to provide victuals for the squadron appointed for the Downs. We require you to supply the Mary Rose, wanted for the Bay of Biscay, with victuals. [I. 123, p. 109.] Sept. 19. 103. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The sub-comnWhitehall. mittee for Irish affairs say that extraordinary haste is required for victualling, setting forth, and paying the Fellowship, as seven provision ships for Ireland wait her convoy. Capt. Moulton of the Victory writes from Plymouth that his ship and the Triumph will come to Chatham with the first wind. [3 page.] 816 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord General, Lord President, Mr. Scott, and Sir Wm. Armyne to be a committee to receive information of danger, and prepare warrants, to be signed by the Lord President, for apprehending suspicious persons; such power to continue for six weeks. 5. The committee for considering the treasuries to have power to send for any person that can give light on the bringing in the nation's moneys to one channel; Mr. Squib is to attend them thereon, and they to prepare an Act for bringing all public cash into one treasury. [I. 63, pp. 92, 93.] Sept. 20. Council of State to the Mayor of Wickham. We understand that Whitehall. on the last market day at Wickham, 200 disorderly people assembled and seized and carried away the corn brought to be sold, under the notion of taking toll corn for the use of the poor, giving an example to others to run into exorbitant practices of the like nature, unless prevented; also that, being then overawed by the presence of the soldiery, who assisted you for the preservation of the peace, they gave it out they would come with far greater numbers on the next market day. For the hindering of a repetition, endeavour to find out the principal actors, and cause them to be apprehended and dealt with according to law; but if this cannot be effected before their next appointed meeting, call to your assistance the soldiers quartered nearest you, who are hereby required to aid you, and apprehend the principal leaders of the insurrection, and cause them to be proceeded against. [I. 94, pp. 451, 452.] Sept. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to be authorised, according to Act of Parliament, to publish weekly intelligence every Thursday. 2. Thomas Newcombe, printer, prisoner in Newgate to be discharged on recognizance, (1.) to appear when required, (2.) not to print any more books, scandalous or seditious, or against Parliament. (3.) to be ready to give evidence against Lieut.-Col. Lilburne. 3. He is to enter into recognizance, with security, for the first and third in 3001., and for the second in a bond, according to the late Act in Stationers' Hall. 4. The committee for informations to examine the business of - Smith alias Moore, and a warrant to be issued for his apprehension, he being suspected of having a hand in betraying some place of strength into the hands of the enemy. 5. The business between Capt. Lumley Thelwall and the men of Shropshire who seized his troop of horse to be heard on Monday week, and a copy of the charge supplied them meantime. 6. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge's letter from Newcastle of the 17th inst. to be reported to the House. 7. The petition of Capt. Win. Burriall, on behalf of Mersey Island, referred to the committee which treats with the army officers. 8. Mr. Seale's business to be considered next Monday, and notice given to Capt. Greene to be present. 9. The report of the Admiralty Committee upon Maurice Gardner's case to be reported to the House. [I. 63, pp. 95, 96.] STATE PAPERS. 317 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 21. 104. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Your Star Chamber. return to the order concerning two bills of exchange drawn by Mr. Goodyeare upon the Treasurer of the Navy gives no satisfaction. The committee therefore again refer the account to you; you are to satisfy yourselves as to the vouchers, before they make allowance of all the 1,4001., but meantime they have given order for payment of 6001. thereof. [3 page.] Sept. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Martin to report the business of the Sta. Clara to the House. 3. The Ordnance Committee to treat with the artificers for furnishing arms, get them at a lower rate if they can, and if not, contract with them according to their report. 4. The report from the Ordnance Committee as to Mr. Browne's furnishing ordnance approved. 5. William Pennoyer to have two-thirds of the East India petre bought by him of the East India Company, and Robt. Cordwell the other third, all to be converted into powder for the State. 6. The Unicorn to convoy the merchants trading to the Bay of Biscay, and the generals of the fleet to have order accordingly. 8. The Navy Commissioners to inquire how the particulars expressed in three papers to be sent to them can be wanting in the Mary Rose. 9. Mr. Estcourt's petition to be considered next Monday, when both parties are to attend. 10. The Irish Committee to treat for cheese for the army in Ireland. 11. The business of Mr. Breames, prisoner in the Tower, to be considered next Monday. 12. The petition of Daniel Vervoke, and the rest of the owners of the Anne Percy, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 63, pp. 98-100.] Sept. 24. Council of State to Capt. Rich. Stayner, Commander of the Elizabeth prize. You received an order from us, of the 31st ult., to ply from Lee Road to Ordfordness and Harwich, for safeguard of vessels bringing provisions and merchandise to London. We are petitioned by the mayor, aldermen, merchants, and inhabitants of Colchester, who have two vessels passing twice every week between Colchester and London with draperies, that Arthur Goodwyn and James West, mariners, persons well acquainted with the flats and shoals in and about the North Channel, may be placed upon your vessel. We require you to receive them, and to be careful to convoy all vessels that pass to and from that coast, and in particular those two from Colchester. [I. 123, p. 109.] Sept. 24. 105. Andrew Burrell to [the Navy Commissioners?]. I renew my request for three of the New England masts for the Swiftsure, to be fitted by Hen. Roath, shipwright, who has already provided a parcel of clean trees, fit for her topmasts and yards; he 318 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. will deduct 151. for the old masts and yards, and give the State the iron bands around them. I send an estimate for the work, amounting to 1401. 8s., but his demand for the work is less by 71. 16s. [1 pages.] Sept. 25. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State give power and instructions to such persons, in the several counties of England and Wales, as they think fit, for preserving peace, and preventing tumults, insurrections, and invasions. [I. 87, p. 88.] Sept. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Messrs. Holland, Heveningham, and Robinson, to be a committee for examining the engine in the hands of Mr. Estcourt, and meantime the engine to be secured by the Master of the Mint. 4. To report to the House that direction may be sent to the trustees for sale of the late King's goods, to deliver the white plate to the Mint, to be made into coin. 5. The trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods to cause the goods at Whitehall and Hampton Court to be appraised, as until then the Council cannot make their election of what shall be reserved for the use of the State. 5a. The treasurers of the army and Goldsmiths' Hall to attend to-morrow afternoon. 6. The letter from Ipswich concerning the exchange of prisoners, and that of Luke Whittington, from Dunkirk, referred to the Admiralty Committee; Mr. Robinson to attend. 7. The letter from Dover, with that of Luke Whittington, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. The Lord General's letter from Kensington, of the 24th inst., as to quieting of the regiment at Oxford, to be reported to the House. [I. 63, pp. 101-103.] Sept. 25. Warrant of the Council of State to the commander of the first ship met with of the northern squadron, to convoy eight vessels in the Thames, with merchants' goods, to Yarmouth, Lynn, Hull, &c., or else deliver them to the commander-in-chief of the north guard for convoy. [I. 123, p. 110.]1 Sept. 25. Order of the Admiralty Committee to Thos. Blackdon, messenger, Whitehall. to summon Thos. Cowel], Michael Yoakly, Wm. Knight, and other masters of ships, to attend the committee, to show cause why they refuse to pay the duties of the corporation of the Trinity House, for relief of their poor, and maintaining of lights, buoys, and beacons. [I. 123, p. 110.] Sept. 26. Order in Parliament, that such proportion be coined as the Council of State shall think fit of the silver and gold of the late King, Queen, and Prince under the charge of the trustees for sale of their goods, the Act for sale thereof notwithstanding. [I. 87, p. 88.] STATE PAPERS. 319 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The declaration prepared in vindication of the present proceedings, and against those of the Levellers, to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. 2. Mr. Scott to report to the House a copy of the letter which has gone into the several counties of England, by agents who are instrumental in carrying on the levelling design. 5. 500 men to be sent to Guernsey, to have three months' pay, and two months' victuals. 6. Also 50 barrels of powder, with match and bullet, to be sent with them. 7. 2001. to be allowed the commander-in-chief, for contingencies. 10. The Mint Committee to inform Franklin, late an officer in the Mint, that the commonwealth cannot trust him any longer in his employment. 11. The Mint Committee to confer with the Master of the Mint as to the general business, and report the cause of the obstructions. 12. The officers of the Mint to attend the Council to-morrow, and bring their patents. 13. To request the House that,-as the 90,0001. a month is not sufficient for the pay of the army; and that for the supply thereof, this Council has charged some money upon the receipt at Goldsmiths' Hall, and that money does not come in, for want of perfecting some compositions,-they will order the committee at Goldsmiths' Hall to sit frequently, until those compositions are finished, so that supplies may be had for the army. 14. Capt. Rich. Wiltshire, late captain of the Jonas, Wm. Young, Jno. Milby, Jno. Rivers, Ralph Wingreen, Jno. Hopkins, and Wm. Grimes, to be tried by a council of war, for mutiny and bringing her in contrary to order. [I. 63, pp. 104-106.] Sept. 26. Council of State to the Trustees and Contractors for Sale of the Whitehall. late King's goods. You are to take notice of the enclosed order from Parliament, and forbear selling any of the gold or silver plate, or gilt plate until further directions. [1. 94, p. 453.] Sept. 26. Council of State to Col. Popham. We have received yours from Whitehall. aboard the Happy Entrance, on the banks of Guernsey, concerning the forces to be sent thither; they will be sent speedily. As to appointing the Mary Rose for the service of the island, she is to go as convoy for the Bay of Biscay, instead of the Unicorn, and therefore cannot be employed for Guernsey, but we leave it to you, who know all the ships of the fleet, and where they are, to appoint such as you think fit. As for the great ships which may not be so safe in those seas, we leave it to you to send them away as you see cause. [I. 94, p. 453.] Sept. 26. Council of State to the Generals at Sea. There has been a Whitehall. mutiny in the Jonas, which was brought in before her time, and the examination has been referred by us to the Navy Commissioners. We have thought fit that Capt. Rich. Wiltshire, and six 320 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. of the men be tried by a council of war, and in order to. it, the Navy Commissioners are to take bail of them, and for want thereof, secure them in the Marshalsea; take order for trying them soon. [I. 94, p. 454.] Sept 26. Counicil of State to the Lord General. Your letter concerning Whitehall. the proceedings at Oxford against the late mutineers is reported to the House; we thank you and your officers for taking such an effectual course for quieting that mutiny. As there has been a just proceeding against those soldiers who have been seduced, we have taken order that those seducers who are not subject to martial jurisdiction be effectually proceeded against, for which purpose commissions of oyer and terminer are issued. Mr. Attorney has had order to proceed against some of the principals, and the trial will commence in a few days. [I. 94, p. 455.] Sept. 26. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have considered Whitehall. your letter to the Admiralty Committee concerning the captain of the Jonas, and the six men whose wages you have stopped, and have written them to say they should be tried by the generals at sea, by a council of war; you are to take bail for their appearance, or secure them in the Marshalsea until they can be tried. [I. 94, p. 456.] Sept. 26. Council of State to Messrs. Betsworth, Moore, and Wither. We Whitehall. formerly ordered Winchester Castle to be made untenable. We now authorise you to see the same put in execution, and to summon the country to do the work, which we conceive they will be willing to do, to provide for their future quiet. We enclose a copy of the engineer's opinion of what was necessary to be done. [I. 94, p. 456.] Sept. 26. Council of State to Mr. Walley. Several officers in the parts Whitehall. thereabouts are raising men for Ireland, by order of the Lord Lieutenant, for recruiting the regiment there, and if they continue long upon the country, it will be a very great burden. See therefore that shipping be ready to transport them as they reach the number of 40, although they may be for several regiments; for each officer may easily send a list of their names to his colonel or commander, who may then receive and conduct them to their regiments. As there is so much shipping in those parts, there can be no danger to pass them away in single vessels, and we desire all expedition. You are only to give allowance to private soldiers taken for recruits, and not to any officers who are upon their established entertainment. [I. 94, p. 457.] Sept. 26. Council of State to the Navy Committee. An able minister Whitehall. should be settled at Chatham, to teach the seamen and others their duty; but as the maintenance for the minister which arises out of the mariners' groats does not suffice for an able man, and as Mr. Adderley, who is fit for that work, will undertake it at 1001. a year, we recommend that he be settled there, and that you give him 100l. a year, towards the making up whereof, you are to employ the mariners' groats that were formerly allowed to the minister there. [I. 94, p. 458.] STATE PAPERS. 321 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 26. Council of State to Capt. Fras. Penros of the Mary Rose. You were ordered to fit your ship so as to convoy several merchant ships to the Bay of Biscay, &c., but on pretence by the officers of want of supplies for such a voyage, we appointed another ship. Having since seen a letter and paper signed by you and all your officers and company, of your readiness to perform the said service, we hereby require you to proceed therein; and the commander of the first of the State's ships you shall meet that has provision of powder on board, is to deliver your gunner 10 barrels on his receipt. You are also to take care not to bring your ship under command of any foreign prince or state. [I. 123, p. 112.] Sept. 26. Council of State's warrant to [the Commander in the Downs], to convoy from time to time, as far as the Hope, vessels loading powder at the mills at Faversham, in Kent, for service of the State, there being divers pickeroons lying at the mouth of the river, so that they cannot come up without danger. [1. 123, p. 111.] Sept. 26. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Commissioners of Customs report the time when Mr. Mathew's grant of clerk of the passes was made, and whether the office may be continued without prejudice to the commonwealth. Reference to the Court of Admiralty of the petition of Jane Herbert; the judges desired to admit her to sue in forma pawperis, as she cannot pay the fees for prosecuting her husband's right; also to grant her the usual warrants to arrest the vessel, to bring the matter to trial whether her property does not still remain, notwithstanding the surprisal and carrying of the vessel into Washford, and the sale made thereof by the rebels there. [I. 123, p. 111.] Sept. 27. 106. Order in Parliament-on report of the Council of State that 90,0001. per month is not sufficient for the pay of the army; that for the supply thereof, the Council have charged some moneys upon the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall, and that moneys do not come in, for want of perfecting some compositions there depending;-that the committee at Goldsmiths' Hall sit this afternoon, and so daily, until those compositions are finished, in order that supplies may be had for the army, and that Mr. Lister and Col. Martin be added to that committee. [3 page; also G. 1, p. 218.] Sept. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The committee appointed to draw instructions to be sent into counties for preserving peace to prepare the instructions lately ordered by the House. 2. The papers concerning the pier of Dover, formerly ordered to be reported by Lord Grey, to be reported by Lord Lisle; 4001. moiety of 8001. seized going over in- the packet boat to France, ordered for the repairs; the commissioners for the port to be intrusted with the work. 3. The business of Edw. Mullett referred to the Admiralty Committee. 35077. x 322. DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. Sept. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. Also the letters of Capts. Moulton and Hall. 5. The proposals for building Boston citadel referred to the committee appointed to treat with the army officers. [1. 63, p. 108.] Sept. 27. Admiralty Committee to Mr. Barrow. There are divers gentlemen now at Gravesend, who pretend to be going for the West Indies, but we believe are going another way. Colonel Sheffield, Mr. Pymme, and Mr. Spencer, are three of them, and we desire you to ask for their passes, as they ought to have them from the Council of State; in case they do not produce them, you are to stay them, and search for their papers or letters. If they produce any passes, stay them, for the passes are not right; Mr. Frost has not given them any, and they ought to have had them from him. What letters or papers you find upon them you are to send to Mr. Thomas Scott, one of the Council of State, but not to let them know whence you had your order. [I. 123, p. 112.] Sept. 28. Order in Parliament,-the House having proceeded this day in reading the declaration or vindication of the proceedings of Parliament by parts, and every clause, when read and put to the question, being assented to, and the said declaration being put to the question, repassed, and ordered to be forthwith printed and published;-that, the Council of State consider of such persons now in prison or under restraint as are fit to receive favour, in pursuance of this declaration, and give order for their discharge, they submitting to the government now established, and giving security not to disturb the peace. Also that the Council of State consider in what manner this declaration may be sent down and dispersed in the several counties, and give orders accordingly. [I. 87, p. 88.] Sept. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. M. Augier to represent to tlhe French Court the wrongs offered to the English nation, by the Governor of Dunkirk, by prizes being brought in there and sold by a pretended Court of Admiralty, erected by the instruments of Chas. Stuart, and the imprisoning of our men, and to demand deliverance of Whittington and his fellows, and justice against the Governor. 3. To write to Vice-Admiral Moulton and Capt. Hall, to bring in their two ships; an order to be sent to Mr. Blackmore to victual them. 5. The Irish Committee to confer with the treasurers of the army, as to when the money for Col. Hacker will be ready. 6. The petition of Capt. Keysar, with the complaint against him by Sir Charles Coote, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 7. Three months' pay, and money for two months' victuals for 500 men, to be provided [for Guernsey], according to the estimate to be given in by Lieut.-Col. Ashfield. 8. 2001. to be also provided for emergencies. STATE PAPERS. 823 1649. Sept. 29. VOL. II. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. 51. to be paid to the engineer who is to go to view Winchester Castle. 9a. The Lord President, Sir Wm. Masham, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Robinson to be a committee to consider - 10. What has been done by Sir Wm. Constable about demolishing Sudely Castle approved of. 11. Order to be given to Mr. Young, late keeper of the books and medals at St. James's, to have an inventory of the things that were in his custody ready by this day week. 12. The Committee formerly appointed for care of the library at St. James's to be revived, and desired to have the books and medals there inventoried by this day week. 14. The Governor of Boston and Capt. Bryan, formerly appointed to see the demolishing of Tatershall Castle, authorised to summon in the country to see to its being done within a month; Robert Yarborough to be added to them. 15. To inform Lord Blayney that, upon tendering his surety, his petition will be further considered. 16. The serjeant to take Wm. Roberts into custody, he being sent from Kent as being an agent of Chas. Stuart; the party who brought him to have his charges. 17. Mr. Robinson, Sir Wm. Masham, and Mr. Jones to be a committee to examine the person accused of transporting horses. 18. The gentlemen who were ordered to see to the demolishing of Montgomery Castle to examine the demands of Capt. Edward Alleyn, contained in a petition concerning alleged disbursements for discharging soldiers of the garrison, without which the castle could not have been demolished, as also to give him due satisfaction out of the materials of the castle, and charge the same upon the account for disgarrisoning and demolishing it. [I. 63, pp. 110-113.] Sept. 29. Council of State to the Trustees and Contractors for the sale of Whitehall. the late King's goods. The House have referred to us the disposing of the books and medals at St. James's; we therefore desire you to forbear meddling with them, as we have appointed a Committee of Council to take care of tbem. [I. 94, p. 460.] Sept. 29. Council of State to Sir Geo. Ayscue. Affronts are offered by some Whitehall. at Dunkirk to some of our nation there, who are kept prisoners in an old ship lying upon the water, and very hardly used; as Capt. Coppin is now to go over to Ostend with a convoy, if you think it feasible that the ship so made a prison may be seized and brought away, we leave it to you to resolve how it may be done, and to go over with Capt. Coppin, and other necessary ships, and see it put in execution; if Capt. Coppin is not ready, vou may use any other you think fit. [I. 94, p. 460.] Sept. 29. Council 'of State to the Mayor of Southampton. You are forthWhitehall. with to give an account why the oath appointed by Act of Parx 2 824 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. liament to be taken by the officers of your town has not been observed, and the names of any that refuse to take it. [I. 94, p. 461.] Sept. 29. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We have received Whitehall the opinions of the master builders of the ships now in hand, and of some sea commanders, concerning the proportions of guns to be used in the said ships, and find that the opinion of the officers of the ordnance is different. You are to send for the master builders, and the Ordnance officers will attend, and consult upon a perfect list of the guns, that may be a ground for the contract to be drawn up for the gunfounder for providing them; Peter Pett, jun. must attend also. [1. 94, p. 459; Vol. II., No. 107.] Sept. 29. Council of State to Simon Blackmore, Purser. The Victory, under Vice-Admiral Moulton, and the Triumph, under Capt. Edw. Hall, are come into the Downs, and ordered to be brought into Chatham river. You are to deliver to the pursers such victuals as the captains shall order. [I. 123, p. 115.] Sept. 29. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Sept. 29. Order on the report of Dr. Walker, touching the business of Mr. Searle and Mr. Topp, that he prepare a draft for the Council, to send to Mons. Augier, to represent to the French King, to do the party justice. Order to the Navy Commissioners, to cause a survey to be made of the Thomas, and upon conference with Capt. Keysar of the said ship, and others on behalf of the State, and witnesses on behalf of the owners, to consider the charge the State has been at with her since she was taken, and certify whether she is fit to be employed as a man-of-war or otherwise. [I. 123, pp. 114, 115; Vol. IL., p. 108.] Sept. 29. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The masters of the vessels laden with provisions for the army in Ireland say that the captain of the Fellowship will not be ready to convoy them for eight or ten days, as the bread he was to have had for his company is not yet baked. Although we can scarce give credit to this, we acquaint you with it, and desire you to make speed in furnishing the ship, as the army much wants the provisions. [1. 123, p. 113.] Sept. 29. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. John Coppin of the Greyhound having stated that 15 men are too few for his vessel, in case she makes fight or takes a prize, we have allowed him 16, and desire you to victual her for that number. [I. 123, p. 113.] Sept. 29. Admiralty Committee to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Complaint has been made to us by Evan Vaughan against Capt. Stephen Rich, for miscarriages in execution of his place as post master, in not transporting the State's packets between Holyhead and Dublin. STATE PAPERS. 325 1649. VOL. Il. We referred the charge and his answer to the Navy Commissioners, who contracted with Rich for two vessels, to be solely employed in that service; after a long time spent in the business, they returned us the enclosed, wherein they allege that the business ought properly to be determined at Dublin, where the witnesses nominated by both parties reside; we therefore trouble you to examine the matter, and settle the post barks conveniently, and we will present the same to the Council of State for approbation. [I. 123, p. 114.1 Sept. 29. 109. Charles II. to Lord Montrose. I entreat you to go on with St. Germain's. your wonted courage in the prosecution of those trusts committed to you, and not be frustrated by any reports you may hear, as if I were otherways inclined to the Presbyterians than I was before when I left you. I assure you I am still upon the same principle, and depend as much upon your undertakings and endeavours as ever for my business, being fully resolved to assist and support you to the utmost of my power, as you shall find when you shall need anything to be done by affection. [Copy, i page, with three other copies, calendared under their respective dates. Endorsed, " Copies of letters from young Tarquin to Montrose."] Sept.? 110. Notes [by Nicholas?] As it is reported that the rebels in England have plotted the assassination of the King, Queen, and Duke of York, and for that purpose have already sent beyond seas several persons in disguise, His Majesty ought to command that all the persons attending him, the Queen, and Duke of York should wear swords; that a competent number of persons in his and the Duke of York's service should be commanded to wait upon them by turns, and special order given them not to permit any person whom they do not know to approach their Majesties or the Duke, until they are informed who they are, whence they came, and what they would have. That some fit person should be appointed as sentry at the door where their Majesties are, and observe who goes into their presence, and not permit any strangers to enter whose affections and intentions may be suspected. It is to be hoped that their Majesties and his Highlness will not go abroad with the little company they usually do. Some fit messenger should be employed to inquire privately after such strangers as shall come to town or to Court, and give notice of them, and such noblemen and gentlemen about His Majesty as have no particular charge or business to look after should be desired to attend, and have a care of their Majesties and His Highness, whenever they go abroad. [1 pages.] Sept.? 111. Pass from Charles II. for the vessel of Richl. Pyle, sent to England on his affairs, and for any other vessel which he may have occasion to dispatch, and any goods and merchandise belonging to him, or any connected with him. [Draft, j page.] 326 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. OCT.-DEC. 1649. Oct. 1. Council of State to Col. Hacker. In respect of the conveniency Whitehall. of shipping, your regiment of horse should be transported to Ireland from Milford Haven; you are therefore to march thither, and signify when you may be there, that we may order your money, &c. to be ready on your arrival. [I. 94, p. 461.] Oct. 1. Council of State to the Keeper of the. Nathaniel Manton and other merchants of London-having actions to enter against Charles Pullen, Robert Collins, and Thos. Carter, now prisoners in your custody, who were taken as pirates and sea rovers,say that you will not permit them to lay actions against them, as they were committed by us to your charge. You are to permit actions against any committed for the like crimes, and to be careful to keep them in safe custody until sentence has passed. [I. 123 p. 115.] Oct. 1. Council of State to the Ordnance Officers. You have received a list of the ships appointed by Parliament for this winter's guard, and orders to provide gunners' stores for them. You are therefore to issue the stores requisite for each ship, when the gunners apply for the same, taking an exact account as well of the former as of the present stores. [I. 123, p. 115.] Oct. 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take into consideration the services of Capt. Brandley and Capt. Ferne, and such as were employed by them in gaining Carlingford, and give them such reward as they shall think fit. Oct. 2. Order in Parliament that, upon the instance of the Lord General of Ireland, it be left to Col. Blake to take his own choice, either to leave his present employment at sea, and accept employment in the army in Ireland as major-general of foot, or to continue in his present employment. In case he accept employment in the Irish army, the Council of State are to give him assistance in raising a regiment for that service. Oct. 2. Order in Parliament that a letter of thanks be sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and communicated to the officers there, taking notice that the House approve of the execution done at Drogheda, as an act both of justice to them and mercy to others who may be warned by it; and that the Council of State prepare a letter, to be signed by the Speaker, and Sir Wm. Masham take care thereof.] Oct. 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how the soldiers in the Irish service may be supplied with clothing needful for them in their marches, out of their pay or otherwise. Oct. 2. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider how recruits may be speedily sent to Ireland, and whether they think fit to make an addition to the regiments of foot there already, STATE PAPERS..327 1649. VOL. III. keeping within the present establishment as to charge, or to send any more regiments; then to consider how the charge of them may be raised in the counties there, without increasing the charge of this commonwealth for their maintenance when they are there. [I. 87, pp. 89, 90.] Oct. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of the contractors for Ireland referred to the Irish committee. 2. Order to be sent to Mr. Husband to provide as many declarations as there are parishes in England and Wales. 3. The said books to be sent to the several sheriffs by the messengers of council, to be dispersed in the parishes. 4. Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Holland, Col. Jones, Lord Lisle, and Mr. Heveningham, to be a committee to examine the abuse offered to Capt. Thelwall. 5. Mr. Frost to prepare a letter to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, according to this day's order in Parliament, to be signed by the Speaker. 6. The provision of clothes for soldiers in Ireland referred to the Irish committee. 7. Also the sending thither cloth for making tents, many there being rotten. 8. Messrs. Holland, Scott, and Jones, to confer with the trustees and Mr. Noel, as to how the King's plate may be best melted down and minted. 9. Warrant to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to pay the entertainment of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland rateably, as it grows due, if he desires it. 10. The trustees for sale of the late King's goods to proceed to sale of those inventoried, reserving only those laid aside by Messrs. Heveningham and Holland. 11. The former committee for viewing goods to be laid aside for the use of the State to lay by what they think fit for the Council, though exceeding the value of 10,0001., and offer them to the Council. 12. The desire of Col. More concerning money for recruits referred to the Irish committee. 13. Mr. Frost to give reasonable allowance to the soldiers who brought up some prisoners from Poole. 14. John King to be examined by Sir Jno. Wollaston, concerning the coining of false money. 14a. Mr. Breame's business to be heard to-morrow. 15. Mr. Frost to inquire into the goodness of the security offered by Lord Blayney. 16. Messrs. Martin, Holland, Scott, and Robinson to be a committee to examine the business complained of by Mr. Bradshaw, mayor of Wickham. 17. It having pleased God to bless the endeavours of the forces of the commonwealth against the Irish rebels and their adherents at Drogheda,-which was taken by storm, there being in it a strong gar 328 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) rison of Ormond's army, and 3,000 of the enemy being slain, and only 64 privates and two officers of the English,-it is ordered that all ministers in London, and within the lines of communication, publish the same to-morrow (Sunday), the 30th inst., and stir up the people to give thanks. 18. This order to be printed and sent to the Lord Mayor, who is to send a copy to all ministers within his jurisdiction. [I. 63, pp. 114-116.] Oct. 2. Council of State to Sir John Wollaston. We desire you to receive Whitehall. the information of the bearers, two messengers of the Council, and cause the offenders to be brought before you, and to pay their money or be committed to prison, according to the Act, notwithstanding any pretence of being licensed by one Hatter, whom we do not know to be secretary to the army; and if he were, he has no power to license anything but those of the army. [I. 94, p. 464. ] Oct. 2. Council of State to Col. Blake. You will see by the enclosed the Whitehall. Parliament's resolution concerning you, leaving it to your choice to continue the charge you are in, or to accept of the place of majorgeneral of the foot in Ireland; you are to signify your election forthwith, that in case of your resolving for the latter, we may consider how a regiment may be had for you. [I. 94, p. 464.] Oct. 2. Council of State to the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Whitehall. Council of London. There has been great mischief by the license and irregularity of the press, and the spreading of foolish, malignant, seditious, and treasonable pamphlets and invectives; great care has been taken to pass an Act that will put an end to that mischief, if care be had in its execution; that care being principally in the justices of the peace, we desire that the Act may be published in Common Council, and that you give special charge to your marshal, &c. to search for all the guilty, and proceed against them without respect of persons. [I. 94, p. 465.] [Oct. 3.] 1. Petition of the Mayor, Jurats, and Inhabitants of Dover to the Council of State, for money to repair and maintain the harbour. The Parliament, in Oct. 1648,-upon a petition recommended by the Committee of the Navy and Customs, expressing the great breaches made in the August before and afterwards, by the violence of the sea, and setting forth the concernment of the harbour in customs, and as a safeguard to ships, and the want of timber and money for its repair and preservation,-gave order that the Commrittee of Kent should disburse 1,2701. out of the compositions of delinquents for its repair. Thereupon the committee ordered payment of 3001., part of the said 1,2701. which was endeavoured to be raised, but on account of the county being charged with soldiers, it could not be done, and there is now no hope of the payment of it, and great fears that the harbour will be utterly lost, in respect of the great breaches made therein. [1 page.] STATE PAPERS. 329 1649. VOL. II. [Oct. 3.] 2. Remonstrance of the town of Dover [to the Council, of State] as to its desperate condition. Henry VIII. caused the present harbour to be erected at his own cost of 60,0001., and since then, care has been taken by the State for its maintenance, by tonnage and poundage of ships at 6d. per ton, in passages from France to that port. King James, for the benefit of the harbour, incorporated it by the name of warden and assistants, and King Charles, in his 13th year, granted a new duty of Is. per pack on all composition goods between Dover and Flanders. The present cost for repair of the harbour will amount to more than the receipts for 20 years before, the timber, stone, and iron work being much wasted by the sea. The chief revenue of the harbour was the tonnage on strangers' vessels, and cranage of goods, which now produces but little benefit, and the rent of the lands and houses belonging to the harbour produces but 1701. a year. It is the only dry harbour upon the southern coast, for safeguard and for repair of merchant ships. The inhabitants have paid to the present Parliament 35,0001. in plate, loans for Newcastle, Ireland, the public faith, &c. The charge of the poor of the town is 6501. a year. Divers merchants, seamen, and others have left for want of trade, and 200 houses stand empty. Within the last seven years, they have lost 50 sail, with the goods and merchandise. The composition trade of the town has paid the State, from 20,0001. to 60,0001. a year, and may again do so, the harbour being preserved, and the conveyance of merchants' goods carefully observed. [ page.] Oct. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to be told that, as occasion may require the use of some horse regiments in England, he is to certify whether he can dispense with Col. Hacker's regiment coming over until the spring. la. The members of the Council in town to attend to-morrow afternoon, and the Lord General to be present. 2. Alderman Pennington and the Recorder of London to further examine the business of Jno. King, goldsmith, and others interested in the export of gold and silver, and proceed against them. 4. Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Scott, Sir John Danvers, Mr. Robinson, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee to consider the business of an agent for Spain. 6. The committee formerly appointed for taking Mr. Frost's accounts to consider what amount is fit to be imprested for defraying the charges of the Council. 9. To write to several members of the Council, desiring their attendance to-day. 10. To report to the House that 1,2001. should be speedily provided for the repair of Dover pier, of which the 4001.-being a moiety of 8001., a seizure due to the State-to be a part, and the rest to be paid out of some present money. 11. To write the Commissioners for Sequestrations for South Wales, to deliver up the letters and papers belonging to Col. Poyer to the Secretary to the Council of State. 330 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. The trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods to deliver by weight the plain and gilt plate, with the gold belonging to the Crown, to Sir Jno. Wollaston and Mr. Noel, who are to redeliver them to the officers of the Mint to be coined. 13. To reserve the agate and crystal cups, and the vessels set in gold and silver, in the upper jewel house, entire as they are, viz., 4 great gilt flagons, 2 lesser gilt pots, 12 silver candlesticks, and an old Bible with a silver and gilt cover. [L. 63, pp. 118-121.] Oct. 3. Council of State to the Merchant Adventurers' Company in London Whitehall. [and Hamburg]. It may be of use to the commonwealth, as well as benefit to your company, to employ a secretary and agent at Hamburg, and having thought upon a fit man whom we would have presently dispatched, we desire your attendance here on Friday to confer thereon. [I. 94, p. 466; I. 63, p. 119.] Oct. 3. Council of State to the Sheriffs of Counties. In pursuance of Whitehall. an order of Parliament, you are to receive herewith a number of declarations, according to the parishes of your county, to be distributed with your warrant to the constables, who are to publish the same, or cause it to be done by the minister in the parish church, on the next Sunday after the receipt. You are also to certify us of the execution of such order, and the names, if any, of those who refuse or hinder its being done. [I. 94, p. 468.] Oct. 3. Council of State to Col. Edw. Popham or Sir George Ayscue. The Merchant Adventurers' ship Mary Ann, laden with woollen goods for Rotterdam, is only staying for a convoy, and Walter Strickland, the Parliamentary agent residing at the Hague, is to come to England. You are therefore to order a fit ship into the Lee Road, to convoy the said ship to Rotterdam, remain there eight or ten days until such ship has reladen, and then return with her. The captain is also to give notice to Mr. Strickland, and receive him and his company on board, and give him the best accommodation he can. [I. 123, p. 116.] Oct. 3. 3. Notes by Nath. Tearne of the charge of shipwrights and caulkers' work, &c., in fitting the Leopard's Whelp for sea; total, 261. 5s. 7d. [I page.] Oct. 3. 4. Account, by J. Davies, of timber, iron, &c., delivered from the stores at Deptford for fitting out the Thomas, between 7 Sept. and 3 Oct. 1649. [1l pages.] Oct. 4. 5. Order in Parliament, that 4001. of the 8001. seized for the use of the State at Dover be employed to the repair of the pier there, and be paid to the Commissioners of the Port. The Commissioners of the Navy are also to pay 8001. therefor, and the Commissioners at Goldsmiths' Hall are to repay, the whole 1,2001. to the Navy Commissioners, out of the sequestrations in Kent. [ page.] STATE PAPERS. 331 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 4 COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The trial of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne to be held on Thursday the 18th inst. 2. To inform Sir Jno. Gifford, in answer to his petition, that the Council cannot change the security upon which they placed the 2001. bestowed upon him for good service at Dunganhill, but that he must apply to the Parliament for it. 4a. The business of Mr. Breame to be considered next Saturday. [I. 63, pp. 122, 123.] Oct. 5. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give some recompense to the officers who brought up Robert Powell, towards their charges and expenses. Oct. 5. Order in Parliament,-the Attorney-General having given an account of his proceedings against the priests to whom commissions were directed from the Bishop of Calcedon, and in particular that he sent a warrant to Rye for apprehending Robert Powell, who has been committed to safe custody,-that the Council of State give instructions to the Attorney-General for his further proceedings against Powell, and others to whom such commissions were directed, and that he proceed in their prosecution. [I. 87, pp. 90, 91.] Oct. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. The Attorney-General to examine the transporting of horses into France, and prosecute those so offending; the informations he made to be sent to him. 5. 11. each to be given to the men who brought the said informations. 8. Dr. Guerdon, master of the Mint, to assist at the examination of the business concerning false coin, by Alderman Pennington and the Recorder, and a return to be made next Monday. [I. 63, pp. 124, 125.] Oct. 5. Council of State to Sir Wm. Rowe and Messrs. Smith and Whitehall. Mathewes. We have heard of a foul riot at Walthamstow, of which some of you have had notice, and made some proceeding thereupon, but the thing being of very dangerous example, if exemplary justice is not had, we recommend a thorough examination of the business, so as to discover by whom those people are encouraged. You are also to cause a private session to be held, and the offenders (whether the first rioters, or the constables that would not do their duty in suppressing it) to be proceeded against by fine and imprisonment, which will be a means to preserve the peace. You are also to take care that peace be kept in that place, and in case the civil power shall not suffice to prevent the like disorders, to apply to the Lord General to appoint some forces thither. [I. 94, p. 409.] Oct. 5. Council of State to the Lord General. Hearing of a late riot Whitehall. at Walthamstow, and that very great affronts were offered to the minister in the church, that they fear the like for the future, and 332 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. that the civil power to be put forth by the justices of the peace will not be sufficient to prevent it, we desire you, in case the justices shall require it, to send some fit forces thither, so as to prevent the like riots, and to assist in bringing those offenders to punishment. [I. 94, p. 470.1 Oct. 5. Council of State to [the Navy Commissioners.] The Falcon frigate having spent her victuals and ammunition, and the company desiring to be paid off, you are to pay them and lay the vessel up until further order. [I. 123, p. 116.] Oct. 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The five companies assigned for Guernsey, of Col. Cox's regiment, which formerly consisted of 80 men, to be made up to 100 in a company, and so to continue as long as they are on that service. 3. Five months' pay to be advanced to the five companies who are to go to Guernsey, three months' being in consideration of their transportation, and a warrant to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to pay the same to Lieut.-Col. Ashfield. 4. A commissary of victuals to be allowed 5s. a day to go with them. 5. The chaplain, marshal, surgeon, and mate of Col. Cox's regiment also to go with them. 6. 5s. a day to be added to the pay of Lieut.-Col. Ashfield, so long as he continues on service in Guernsey. 7. 2s. 6d. a day to be allowed to the engineer, besides his lieutenant's pay. 9. Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Messrs. Holland and Jones to be a committee to consider of an allowance for guard houses and firing, for the soldiers upon guard at Whitehall. 10. The before-mentioned committee to take care that the lodgings at Whitehall are cleared. 12. The petition of Capt. Hen. Middleton, Keeper of the Privy Garden at Whitehall, referred to the committee appointed for the business at Whitehall. 13. Messrs. Holland, Scott, and Jones to confer with Sir Jno. Wollaston and Mr. Noel, concerning the melting down of the plate belonging to the late King. 15. To write Col. Popham, enclosing the advice given in to this Council, concerning the imprisonment of our mariners in an old ship in Dunkirk. [I. 63, pp. 126-128.] Oct. 6. Council of State to the Navy Committee. Enclosed is a list of Whitehall. ships taken prize; you are to consult with the admirals and navy commissioners'which are fit to be employed, and for such as you employ, to order money to the collectors of prize goods, wherewith they may pay the mariners at their coming in, so as to prevent clamours. We have thought fit to employ the Thomas in the service of the Admiralty, to be delivered to the owners upon salvage, and desire you to take such order with them that she may be had for the service, and that the collectors of prize goods may be enabled to pay STATE PAPERS. 333 1649. VOL. III. the rest of the appraisement, which was not to be paid for salvage by that sentence. [I. 94, p. 471.] Oct. 6. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Some complaints Whitehall. sent hither from Sir Chas. Coote against Capt. Keysar have been examined, and the Council is satisfied with his answer, and has also received a good account of the service done there by him; his wages, which were suspended, are therefore to be paid him, his accounts made up, and he again employed at sea. [I. 94, p. 472; Vol. II., No. 6.] Oct. 6. 7. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Col. Popham writes Whitehall. from the Downs that he will send the Unicorn to be laid up at Portsmouth, if you think it convenient. The St. Andrew is coming in, and also the Happy Entrance, her masts, &c. being defective; also the Weymouth pink, Lily, and Expedition. Popham is gone aboard the St. George. The Council of State order the Parliament's declaration to be sent aboard every ship and to every navy dockyard. I send you 12 for Deptford and Woolwich, and will send 12 to Chatham and Portsmouth. [1 page.] Oct. 8. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The Elizabeth prize is ordered to ply to and from the coast of Essex, Lee Road, Orfordness, and Harwich, for the safeguard of vessels bringing provisions to London; and as Capt. Steyner informs us that he has come in for want of victuals, you are to furnish him, and reimburse him any charges he may have been at in providing them, and to take fit course for victuallingc him for the future. [I. 123, p. 118.] Oct. 8. 8. [Navy Commissioners] to the Council of State. According to your order of 29 September, we have consulted as to what ordnance is fit for the five new frigates, and have fully agreed on that mentioned in a list annexed. [Draft erased, 1 page.] Enclosing, 8. I. Particulars of guns to be placed on the lower and upper decks of the said ships; total 50 pieces in a ship of the third rank, and 34 in one of the fourth. [1 page.] Oct. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letters to Col. Purefoy and ithe Lord Lieutenant approved. la. The business of Mr. Berkley to be considered next Thursday. lb. Lord Blayney, committed to prison upon suspicion of treason, to be discharged, on recognizance in 1,0001. not to leave England without leave, and not to attempt anything against the government of it. 2. To report to the House that the Council desire they would declare their pleasure what shall be done with those who were officers in the Mint by patent from the late King, and have been called before a Committee of the Council for renewing such patents, but have refused either to deliver them up or take out new ones; Sir Hen. Mildmay is to make this report with speed, as the Mint is now almost ready to work, and will stay, if the officers are not settled, 384 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. Grimes, a ship's carpenter, forced to serve in the enemy's ships and taken prisoner, to be discharged. 4. The man taken while dispersing scandalous papers in Whitehall to be sent to the House of Correction. 5. Mr. Frost to give satisfaction to a certain person for intelligence given to the Council, not to exceed 501. 6. The Navy Committee to hasten out the ships appointed for the winter guard; Col. Popham's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee. 10. Capt. Arnold to give security to muster 200 men at Chester, and transport them to Ireland, when he is to be paid 751. [I. 63, pp. 129, 130.] Oct. 9. Council of State to Col. Purefoy. The trial of John Lilburne is Whitehall. appointed for the 18th inst., and as you, the governor of Warwick Castle, the marshal of that garrison, and all other witnesses who can testify concerning the books brought thither by Dafhorne, should be present, we desire you to be here on the 16th, so that by your and their concurrent testimony, the book sent abroad by him may be charged upon him, and proved to be his. [1. 94, p. 473.] Oct. 9? Council of State to Sir Hen. Heyman. We hear that 70 letters of public concern were delivered to you by Mr. Weckerlyn, in pursuance of an order of the Council of State, &c. [Unfinished, I. 94, p. 473.] Oct. 9. Council of State to the Treasurers at Goldsmiths' Hall. There Whitehall. were certain moneys charged upon you for payment of the horse guards that attended the Parliament before the army came to town, which money being advanced by well affected persons, they expect it should be paid to them, but we hear you make some scruple. Say what obstruction is in the way, that it may be removed, as we would not have any discouraged who advanced their money in an exigent, for the service of the Parliament. [I. 94, p. 474.] Oct. 9. Council of State to John Hildesley, justice of peace for county Whitehall. Hants. You are to examine the enclosed petition of Nich. Cargill, minister of Ibbesley, concerning the misdemeanors of Wm. Fisher, and if the business be proved against him, bind him over to appear at the next assizes, and bind over some to prosecute him, and witnesses for the proof, so that he may be fined and further dealt with, according to justice. As Cargill also complains that he is behind of his stipend, we desire you to be a means to help him to receive it. [1. 94, pp. 474, 475.] Oct. 10. Order in Parliament that such of the officers of the Mint as have or shall refuse to take new grants for their places and offices under the Great Seal, and deliver up their old patents, be forthwith discharged from executing such offices, and removed out of their respective habitations belonging to such offices; the Council of State are to call in all such old grants and patents, and displace STATE PAPERS. 38a 1649. VOL. IIL and remove such persons as shall so refuse, and place others in their room; and to give a warrant to the Attorney-General to prepare patents to such persons for such places and offices, quamdiu se bene gesserint, and the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal are to pass the several patents under the Great Seal accordingly. [L. 87, p. 91.] Oct. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition and proposition of Major Wm. Daniel, for raising a regiment of foot for Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 2. Resolved that this Council has power to discharge Chas. Collins, whose petition is before them, if they shall see cause. 3. Also that he appear before them. 4. Walter Breame, prisoner in the Tower, to give in the names of his sureties, and if they are approved, to be discharged. [I. 63, p. 131.] Oct. 10. Council of State to the Sheriff of Derbyshire. Upon consideraWhitehall. tion of the danger that might grow by tumultuous and numerous meetings at races, bowling matches, &c., from whence insurrections might take their beginnings, we required you to hinder or disperse all such, and preserve the peace of the county; notwithstanding there have been several such meetings in the county, under pretence of the races, in some of which there have been 5,000 or 6,000 men, and of them near 3,000 horse, armed with swords, and most with pistols, gathered together, we conceive, with the intention of causing new troubles. You have not, although weekly iterated, put forth your power for preventing or dispersing these meetings, nor have you signified to us their existence; you are therefore hereby required, as you will answer for your neglect, to disperse such meetings for the future, and certify us who are the authors thereof, that further course may be taken. [L. 94, pp. 475, 476.] Oct. 10. Council of State to Justices Jermyn and Puleston. As you are Whitehall. nominated in the commission for the trial of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, and the matter is of great concern, we desire you to be present. Further particulars will be furnished you by the Attorney-General. [I. 94, p. 476.] Oct. 10. Council of State to the Lord General. There being five companies Whitehall. of Col. Cox's regiment to be sent to Guernsey, who should have a chaplain, marshal, surgeon, and mate, to avoid expense, such officers of the regiment are to go with them; give them orders to prepare for that journey. [I. 94, p. 477.] Oct. 10. Council of State to the Justices of Peace for Surrey. Upon inWhitehall. formation of a tumultuous meeting at Cobham, which your ordinary power was not sufficient to disperse, we wrote to the Lord General to send thither some horse to assist you in dispersing those men, and preventing further mischief You are to examine the whole matter, and discover who are the authors and abettors of those tumults [I. 94, p.477.] 336 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 10. Council of State to the Lord General. To the same effect. [I. 94 Whitehall p 478.] Oct. 11. Order in Parliament that 1001. be given to Capt. Porter, who brought the news of the great successes in Ireland;* the Council of State to see this done. Oct. 11. Order in Parliament that 12,000 of the Acts for a day of public thanksgiving be forthwith printed, and sent to the sheriffs of the several counties, to be dispersed to all the ministers of the parishes in England and Wales and the town of Berwick, and that the Council of State give order accordingly. Oct. 11. Order in Parliament that every member that now or hereafter shall sit in the House subscribe his name to this engagement, viz., " I do declare and promise that I will be true and faithful to the commonwealth of England, as the same is now established, without a King or House of Lords;" that such subscriptions begin tomorrow morning, and that every person that shall be chosen to sit in Parliament shall subscribe the same, before he be admitted to sit in the House. [I. 87, pp. 92-95.] Oct. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. The Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers to pay to Haberdashers' Hall the fines and compositions mentioned in the order of 16 Oct. 1648, for payment of the then Horse Guards attending on Parliament, to be by them paid to those who advanced money for the guards, according to the said order. 4. The test read for Chas. Collins approved, and ordered to be signed by him. 6. Hesketh to be committed to Peterhouse for treason, till further order, or his deliverance by course of law. 7. Mr. Scott, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to examine the declarations of Parliament against delinquents in the late wars, and to see what has been declared against them. 8. Sir. Hen. Vane, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Messrs. Robinson, Heveningham, and Scott to be a committee to consider the business of the treasuries of the commonwealth, and how the issue of them may be regulated and improved. 11. To write Mr. Augier that the Council will take care he is punctually paid his ordinary, and is dealt with as other agents are for extraordinaries. 12. The former committee for the Mint to confer with the master and warden of the Mint as to fit persons for the vacant places. 13. Mr. Augier to certify the state of fact about the 50,000 livres adjudged to Mr. Berkley about the Canada business, according to Berkley's petition. 14. To write the Lord General, as to Carteret's letter to Major Heane sent to the Council by Mr. Rushworth, that an answer had * The taking of Drogheda.-ED. STATE PAPERS. 337 1649. -VOL. IL Oct. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) better be returned to Carteret by him or Major Heane; also to let him know that Gardner was taken prisoner practising a treachery against some of the garrisons, and so becomes capable of trial and incapable 6f exchange; and that if Carteret shall, upon any proceedings which shall pass upon Gardner, do anything upon any of our prisoners of war with him, contrary to the rules of war, there are sufficient of their party both in England and Ireland, upon whom retaliation will be made to the full. [I. 63, pp. 132-134.] Oct. 11. Council of State to the Committee for co. Oxford. There are Whitehall. frequent large meetings in your county of gentlemen and others disaffected to the peace, and such meetings, for which there is no apparent cause, are like to be had for effecting some designs against the commonwealth. You are to inquire into them, and order such forces in your county as you think fit to disperse them, and secure the authors and promoters of them. In case you have no such forces, signify the same to us, that we may order such of the army as are nearest to you to assist in this work. [I. 94, p. 480.] Oct. 11. Council of State to Mr. Rous. We have received the enclosed Whitehall. petition from Mr. Vesey, and good testimony from gentlemen in Ireland concerning him, but as we cannot satisfy his desires, we recommend him to you, that out of any money in your hands applicable for such purpose, you may bestow upon him what you can, to enable him to return to his charge in Ireland. [I. 94, p. 481.] Oct. 11. Council of State to the Committee for the Army. There are five Whitehall. companies of Col. Cox's regiment appointed to go to Guernsey, and as they were formerly only 80 in a company, they should be made up to 100 in each. We signify this to you in order for their pay. As a commissary of victuals has to be appointed to see the same provided and issued, he should be allowed 5s. a day for that service; and as Col. Cox is to command the five companies in chief, he should have 20s. a day above the pay of Colonel while he is in this service; 3s. 6d. is to be allowed to the captain who is to be major, besides his captain's pay; and the engineer who is a lieutenant may be allowed 2s. 6d. a day more than his lieutenant's pay. [I. 94, p. 48].] Oct. 11. Council of State to the Mayor of Southampton. We have reWhitehall. ceived your letter giving an account of your proceedings concerning taking the oath appointed to be taken by all magistrates, and desiring further directions; we conceive the Act is so plain that it needs no other direction; we therefore refer you to it. As for those limitations that some who have taken it have put upon it, we conceive they have not satisfied the intention of the Act, and therefore require you to cause the oath to be immediately tendered again to all the officers of your corporation, and make a return to us of the names of all who refuse to take it. [. 94, p. 483.] Oct. 11. Council of State to Col. Sanders. We are informed that, under Whitehall. pretence of races, great numbers of people tumultuously gather to35077. Y 338 -: DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. gether in Derbyshire, and upon the borders of Staffordshire; and that lately there were 5,000 or 6,000 horse and foot together, the horse being mostly armed with pistols, but all with swords. As great danger may take its beginning from thence, we formerly wrote to all the sheriffs to prevent the like, and have again written to the sheriff of that county to prevent or disperse such meetings; but lest his neglect should continue, we desire you to inform yourself when any more of such meetings are like to be (we hear they have lately been held weekly), and be present, unlooked for, with such of your horse as you shall judge necessary, disarm, dismount, and disperse such company, and reserve their horses and arms for the use of the State. [I. 94, p. 484.] Oct. 11. Admiralty Committee to Capt. Peacock. Several of our merchant ships have been lately surprised and taken, by pilfering sea rovers lurking between Cromer and Lynn. For the prevention of the like mischief, and protection of our vessels trading to and from those parts, we desire you to order some ship of the North Guard fit for this service to ply between Cromer and Lynn, and take or destroy all such pickeroons and sea rovers as he shall meet with. [L 123,p. 119.] Oct. 12. 9. Order in Parliament, that the general and all the officers and soldiers of the army, and also such as are in garrison, and all that be and shall be admitted into the army, subscribe the engagement, and that a letter be sent to the general, signed by the Speaker, with the engagement enclosed, for that purpose. That it be sent to the Lieutenant of Ireland, to be taken by the army and garrisons there. That it be sent to the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, chief justices and other justices at Westminster, to subscribe themselves, and cause it to be subscribed by all the serjeants-at-law, officers, ministers, and clerks of the said courts, and by all attorneys and solicitors, before they are admitted to practice. That it be taken by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder, and Common Councilmen of London, and the judges and officers of the city courts. That the persons specified in the three preceding orders certify before 1st Jan. who have subscribed or refused to subscribe the engagement. That the generals of the fleet at sea, and all officers and seamen under them; all the Commissioners of the navy, and all officers and ministers and others serving in the several yards belonging to the navy; the Commissioners, and all officers and ministers of the Customs in the port of London and out-ports, do forthwith subscribe the said engagement. Also the judges and all the officers and clerks of the Admiralty Court, and the Governor and Brethren of the Trinity House. That Sir Nathan Brent be also ordered to subscribe, and cause the same to be done by all civilians, advocates, proctors, and agents that practise in any of the courts of civil law, and all other officers STATE PAPERS. 33gr 1649. VOL. III. and clerks belonging to the said courts, before they be admitted to practice. That the readers and benchers of the several Inns of Court subscribe, and cause all who shall hereafter be called to the bar of either of the said Inns to do the same, before their call to the bar be published. That the principals of every Inn in Chancery cause the engagement to be subscribed by all members of their respective societies. That all members of any committee or commission, in any of the counties within England and Wales, and all others acting by virtue of any Act or ordinance of Parliament, or as Commissioners of sewers, -or charitable uses, subscribe the said engagement; the Council of State to see this done. Also all stewards of hundreds, sheriffs, and other officers of courts leet or baron, bailiffs, and all masters of hospitals, and keepers of gaols and prisons in London, and in all other cities, boroughs, and towns corporate, and all other places in England, Wales, and the town of Berwick. Also the Lieutenant of the Tower of London, and all the officers and ministers under him, and all the officers of the Ordnance and Mint, and all other officers within the Tower of London. Also the several governors of plantations now resident in England, with their deputies, assistants, agents, and ministers and officers; the Council of State to take care of this. Also all officers and ministers in all cities, boroughs, and towns corporate, or that shall hereafter be admitted into any of the said offices and places, within England and Wales, and town of Berwick. That the committees for regulating the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge cause it to be taken by all heads of houses, fellows, graduates, and officers, and that none be admitted to a degree without subscribing it. Also the masters, fellows, and schoolmasters in Eton, Winchester, and Westminster colleges. Order that. the Council of State give direction for subscribing the said engagement, and return the names of subscribers, and of those who refuse or neglect to subscribe before 1 Jan. That no minister be admitted to any benefice without subscription. That no member of the Assembly of Divines sit and act till he has subscribed it before the Committee of Plundered Ministers; the Commissioners of the Great Seal, Committee of Plundered Ministers, and county committees to see this done. That the Committee of Goldsmiths' Hall and of Plundered Ministers refuse augmentations of livings to non-subscribers. That all who have received augmentations be incapable of further receipts unless they subscribe. That no pension be paid by the Revenue Committee to any nonsubscriber. Oct. 12. Order that these orders be printed and published. [31 pages.] Oct. 12. Copies of many of the preceding orders. [I. 87, pp. 92-4.] Y 2 340 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Samuel Vassall, &c. concerning the Concord referred to the Admiralty judges. 2. The petition respecting the Apollo and Pelican to be considered this day week. 3. The case drawn up by Dr. Walker, respecting the sufferings of Geo. Searle and Francis Topp in France, to be sent to Mr. Augier to make use of for their relief. 4. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Scott, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Mr. Holland to be a committee to hear the business of Wickham. 5. Mr. Downes' proposition for furnishing 16,000 suits of foot soldiers' clothes, at 17s. per suit, and to find packing, accepted, and the [Irish] committee to finish the contract. 7. Sir Adam Loftus to have liberty to attend the Council tomorrow concerning his money. 8. The committee for Whitehall to see that the Paper Office is put in repair, that the papers therein may not suffer, and to provide other rooms wherein other papers may be deposited. 9. The desire of Thos. Marriot, to be employed in overseeing the salting of fish in the navy slaughter-house, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 9a. The Council to meet on Monday morning next. 10. The petition of Mr. Simons for a place in the Mint referred to the Mint committee. [I. 63, pp. 135, 136.] Oct. 12. Council of State to the Governor of Boston. From experience of Whitehall how much the people have suffered by castles and places of strength having been surprised and kept by the enemy in former wars, Parliament has appointed that such places shall be made untenable, to prevent future danger and the charge of garrisoning. Order has therefore been given to make Tattershall castle untenable, but as yet nothing has been done therein; you are to call in the country, and order them to make it untenable within a month. [I. 94, p. 485.] Oct. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The report to the House concerning the trial of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne approved, leaving a blank for the time when it shall begin. 3. The business of Sir Adam Loftus to be considered next Tuesday. 5. The Lord President, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Messrs. Robinson and Scott to consider of the best means of putting the late Act against scandalous and unlicensed pamphlets in effectual and present execution, to receive informations of breaches of the Act and of the offenders, and to give order to the justices of the peace and others concerned in the execution of the Act for discharge of their several duties therein. 6. To report to the House that,-in pursuance of their order of 11 Sept., referring it to the Council to give direction to the Attorney STATE PAPERS. 341 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) General touching the persons to be prosecuted upon the Act of Treason, and upon considering the Lord General's letter to the Council, containing an account of the late proceedings at Oxford against the mutineers there, and intimating that there was not the like proceeding against those who were subject to the civil jurisdiction,-The Council gave order to the Attorney-General to examine Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, and several witnesses concerning him, and the pamphlet intitled, The Outcry of the Apprentices, and other pamphlets written by him; and the Attorney-General having sufficient evidence against Lilburne, they have appointed that he shall be brought to trial before the Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer on Thursday next, and have issued warrants to the sheriffs and Committees of the Militia of London and Westminster, to take care to preserve the peace of the city at that time. [I. 63, pp. 137, 138.] Oct. 13. 10. Order that the Navy Commissioners sign a bill to pay RearAdmiral Wm. Wildey 20s. a day salary, from 13 March 1649 (if his ship were then over the chain and entered into pay) to the time of her paying off. [- page.] Oct. 13. Council of State to Lord Chief Justice St. John and Lord Chief Whitehall. Baron Wylde. The judges having appointed a meeting on Monday at 9 a.m. at Seijeants' Inn, Fleet Street, to consult about the trial of Lieut.-Col. John Lilburne, and it being a weighty matter, your assistance is there desired, although you are not in the commission for that trial. [I. 94, p. 486.] Oct. 13. Council of State to the Mayor of Wickham. A petition having Whitehall. been presented to us by some of the inhabitants of Wickham, concerning the toll of corn, about which there has lately been some controversy, a committee has been appointed here to which you are to repair, and meantime not to use any force, by pretence of any order from us, to the prejudice of the petitioners. [I. 94, p. 486.] Oct. 13. Council of State to the Officers of Customs at the Port of Chester. Whitehall. To prevent inconvenience to our forces in Ireland, for want of necessary provisions, such as will transport corn, cheese, butter, &c. should have leave so to do, on sufficient security that the provisions be delivered in such ports as are in obedience to the commonwealth, and that a certificate be returned to you of the delivery thereof. You are therefore to suffer the said provisions to be so shipped for Ireland. [I. 94, p. 487.] Oct. 13. 11. Peter Betenson to John North, the Grange, Walkeringham. Gainsborough. I am abused by no man but yourself, and I must challenge an account of my prisoner from you, as you not only made a scruple to my face, but I can prove by witnesses that you resolved to convey him away from me. You know my engagement for him, and he has not dealt like a gentleman by me, notwithstanding his many expressions of his resolutions to me. He is a stranger to me, and I left him, as I supposed, in safe custody, with his son, a man nominated in the warrant, and your cavils must not serve my turn. I 342 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. wait his return, and if not, you and he must expect what will follow. I require your answer by the. bearer, when I shall resolve whether to be your and his friend. [1 page.] Oct. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. To ask the House to call for a report in the hands of Col. Thomson, concerning money due to Mr. Hutchinson for victuals furnished to the fleet at Dublin, he being a man that has deserved well by making supplies upon all occasions, whose credit is deeply engaged, and who suffers much for want of payment. 3. The Committee for Whitehall to consider who shall be porter there, and the petitions of those which are at the Council for that place. 3a. The business of Whitehall to be taken at the next sitting of the Council. 4. Notice to be given to the Attorney-General that the second day of next term is to be the day for the trial of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne. [I. 63, pp. 140, 141.] Oct. 15. Council of State to the Sheriffs. Herewith you will receive the Whitehall. Act for the day of public thanksgiving, to be observed 1 Nov., which you are to cause to be signified to all the ministers within your county, so that they may timely take notice of and observe it, and you are to signify to us if any of them makes default therein. [I. 94, p. 487.] Oct. 15. Council of State to Sir Thos. Walsingham and Col. Blount. The Whitehall. enclosed petition, setting forth a foul fact committed at Greenwich, in seizing upon and carrying away Mrs. Jane Puckering, having been presented to us, we desire you to use all means for recovery of the gentlewoman, and punishment of the offenders; and in order thereto, to examine the whole business upon oath, and return the examinations to us, that further course may be taken, by writing letters beyond sea or otherwise. You are also to take order that those guilty of that fact be secured, in order to be proceeded against according to law. [I. 94, p. 488; 63, p. 140.] Oct. 15. 12. Note by Peter Pett of timber and knees wanted for the new Deptford. frigates building at Deptford. [I page.] Oct. 15. 13. John North to Peter Betenson. I am sorry you are so much troubled about the man you call your prisoner, and I think you might more properly have called him your master, seeing he pays you wages for attendance. I should have thought a gentleman would have scorned such servile employment, but it seems, for want of better, it's not amiss to be in action, when money is expected, &c. When I saw that formidable word "challenge" in yours, I was afraid it had been to the field to ----, for I fear nothing else, if I can but keep a distance from the shot of your dangerous mortar piece, which breeds a terror to all the spectators, &c. For your further waiting, I think you are in no more haste than was the Welshman, STATE PAPERS. 343; 1649. VOL. III. &c. If his son be joined in that great commission with you, then you have less cause to cavil, for inter pares non est potestas, &c., he having as much authority therein as yourself, being but nec nons. [1 page.] Oct. ] 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Frost to prepare a letter to be sent to all those who must see the late engagement entered into in the House subscribed by the rest therein mentioned. 3. The information of Love Bramston against Jno. Slater before Thos. Hubbert, to be returned to the latter, who is to send for Slater, and bind him over to answer at the next sessions, and to be of good behaviour meantime. 4. The information of Robert Rowe, before Thos. Hubbert, concerning passages in a sermon preached the 2nd of Sept., to be sent to the committee for Plundered Ministers. 5. Alderman Wilson, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir James Harrington, Mr. Robinson, Alderman Pennington. Col. Jones, and Lord Lisle, to be a committee to consider the papers given in by the Governor and Company of Merchant Adventurers. 7. The committee appointed to draw up instructions for settling the militia to make their report next Thursday. 8. The Attorney-General to proceed against the rioters at St. Alban's, and Dr. King to confer with him. 9a. Capt. Thelwall's business to be considered to-morrow. 11. The petition of Daniel Lee, of London, bridle maker, referred to the Commissioners of Customs, who are to allow him to clear his goods, if they see no impediment. 12. Mr. Holland, Sir Jas. Harrington, Sir Hen. Vane, Lord Corn. Whitelock, Col. Jones, and Mr. Robinson, to be a committee to consult with the Lord Mayor, Maurice Thomson, and Alderman Bartley, to prevent the export of coin. 16. Agreement between the Council of State and Rich. Downes, for furnishing 16,000 coats and breeches for soldiers in Ireland: 1. Within a fortnight after date, Downes to deliver 2,500 coats and as many breeches, and every week after 2,500 more, until the 16,000 are delivered. 2. The coats to be made of Coventry or Gloucester cloth of Venice color, red shrunk in cold water, all three-quarters and a nail in length, with tape strings, and bound about with the same. 3. The breeches to be made of grey or other good colours, of Reading or other good cloth, 12,000 to be three-quarters and a half in length, and 4,000 three-quarters and a nail, well lined, and with hooks and buttons. 4. As it is impossible that, in so great a quantity, all can be precisely like the pattern, none shall be worse, and such as the Council shall appoint to view shall have power to refuse any they like. 5. Downes to find cloth and ropes for packing, and deliver them at the waterside. The Council also agree that 17s. shall be paid for each coat and breeches, viz., for 10,000, amounting to 8,5001. out of the 150,0001. upon the excise, appointed for the service of Ireland; and 344 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) for the other 6,000 coats and breeches, amounting to 5,1001., out of the arrears of the ordnance of 16 Feb. 1647-8, for 20,0001. per month for six months, after all sums, already charged thereon, are paid; and upon delivery of the clothes as aforesaid, the Council to issue warrants for payment. [I. 63, pp. 141, 145.] Oct. 16. Council of State to Mir. Walley. Capt. Lowe, of Col. Venables' Whitehall. regiment, has been sent over to procure a recruit of 200 men, and the Council has promised him 6d. a day for every man not exceeding that number which he shall bring on board, for their marching money, allowing 10 miles a day, from the place where they were raised, to the place where they are shipped, provided he brings a certificate from all the places where they quarter on their way to Chester, that they have satisfied their quarters. You are therefore to pay him the said money, and assist him in their speedy transport to the ports ordered by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, or his colonel, and see that the men be transported at the State's charge; let them not want shipping, and thereby lie here at greater charge, and do no service. [1. 94, p. 488.] Oct. 16. Council of State to the Governor of Windsor. As you have Whitehall. secured some persons, for breaking up and carrying away some leaden pipes that brought the water to Windsor Castle, you are to proceed against them as a justice of the peace for county Berks, and cause some one to be bound over to indict and prosecute them at the next sessions. [I. 94, p. 489.] Oct. 16. Council of State to Mr. Carter, Surveyor of Works. To similar Whitehall. effect. Also, let some fit person be appointed for the prosecution, that they may not evade their punishment; and let what lead in pipes, &c. has been embezzled be sought for, and taken into your custody, and such as is in danger be put into the best security you can, and the spoil and waste, which must be made good at the charge of the commonwealth, prevented. [I. 94, p. 490.] Oct. 16. Council of State to Sheffield, Justice of Peace for Essex. Whitehall. Upon information of a great riot at Walthamstow, we formerly recommended the examination thereof, and proceeding against the offenders to Sir Wm. Rowe and other justices of peace thereabouts, who have already taken some proceedings thereupon. You are to join with and assist them in the just punishment of so foul a riot, that others may be kept in the bounds of their duty, and the commonwealth be preserved from disturbance by disaffected persons. [I. 94, p. 491.] Oct. 16. Council of State to the Vice-Chancellors of Cambridge and Oxford, Whitehall. and to the Mayor of York. In pursuance of the late Act against unlicensed and scandalous books and pamphlets, and for better regulating printing, you are to call the printer or printers of your University before you, and take their recognizances, with two STATE PAPERS. 345 1649. VOL. IIl. sureties in 3001., " Custotibus libertatis Anglice, authoritate Parliamenti," with the enclosed condition, which you are to cause to be acknowledged before you, and certify to us the recognizance or its refusal before November next. [1. 94, p. 492.] Oct. 16. Council of State to the Committee of Warwickshire. We have Whitehall. received your opinion as to what is necessary to make Kenilworth Castle untenable, and as you are upon the place, we rest in your judgment to put in execution what you may deem fit, with all expedition. [I. 94, p. 493.] Oct. 16. Council of State to the Navy Committee. We refer to you the Whitehall. enclosed petition from the inhabitants of Bideford, the matter properly belonging to your cognizance. [1. 94, p. 493.] Oct. 16. Council of State to the Treasurers of the Army. Lieut.-Col. AshWhitehall. field is to transport 50() men to Guernsey, and a warrant has been sent you for payment of five months' pay to them, as 500 men in five companies (as they are to consist of that number by special order of the House) and for 2001. for incidental expenses. As the money is not yet paid them, and their transport is thereby hindered, and as it might prove very prejudicial if that place should be surprised by any of the party of Charles Stuart, who is now at Jersey, you are to pay such money forthwith, that they may be dispatched, and no mischief grow to the commonwealth by neglect. [I. 94, p. 479.] Oct. 16. 14. Charles II. to George Duke of Buckingham. Having conElizabeth sidered the eminence of your birth, and the great hopes we have Castle, Jersey. of your courage and inclination to assist us, on Sunday 19th Sept. last, we sept you, by Sir Edw. Walker, Garter King of Arms, the George and ribband, part of the ensigns of the Garter, as also our letter declaring that we had chosen you a fellow of that order, and authorising you to wear the same. As it is not possible at present to have all other the additions and ceremonies fully perfected, we, as sovereign of the order, dispense with the same, and authorise you to wear and use the garter and ribband on your left leg; the glory and star of silver, embroidered with St. George's Cross within a garter, upon your cloak and upper garments, as likewise the great collar of your order, upon the accustomed days; to use the garter about your arms, and to style yourself Knight of the Garter as fully as if you had been installed in our Castle of Windsor, where, when it shall please God to restore us to the possession thereof, you shall be formally invested, and receive the habit and other ornaments of such order. [2 page. Signed.] Oct. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. 500 copies of Mr. Hall's answer to Mr. Prynne to be printed in Latin, at the charge of the Council. 4. The committee appointed for consideration of the public treasuries to state the charge of the income of all the public treasuries and public expense, so that it may be reported to the House; Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Purefoy added to the committee. 346 DOMESTIC 1649. -VOL. III. Oct. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, and Messrs. Martin, Robinson, and Scott, to be a committee to confer with the Navy Commissioners as to surveying the wood in Waltham and Windsor Forests, and certify what timber is fit for shipping and building, and what remains to be sold; also what persons are fit to be sent upon the business. 10. The warrant for fitting out the Recovery for the winter's guard suspended;' the Navy Commissioners to have notice. 12. The report from the committee for Capt. Thelwall's troop to be made to-morrow. 13. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge and Mr. Robinson added to the comnmittee who confer with the army officers. 14. To inform Sir Adam Loftus, in reply to his petition, that when his account is stated, it will appear whether he is a creditor or not to the State, and that Parliament alone can relieve him in such case; until that is done, it is a non liquet whether anything be due to him or not, so that the Parliament must have a report of that matter. 15. The business of the Mint to be considered to-morrow, and the persons presented for offices in the Mint to be warned to attend. [I. 63,pp. 147-149.] Oct. 17. Council of State to the Committee of Norfolk. There are several Whitehall. prisoners ait Yarmouth, who have been a great charge to that place, which should not be borne by them alone; you are therefore to take order that, until such prisoners are delivered by due course of law, they have their allowance out of the moneys levied in your county for casualties, according to a late Act of Parliament, and that the charge which that town has already been at be also paid out of those moneys, for so much time as has elapsed since the passing of that Act. [I. 94, p. 494.] Oct. 17. Order in the Admiralty Committee that when the business of settling convoys is taken into consideration, the Admirals are to be informed of the great losses sustained by the town of Hull last year, and care to be taken for sufficient convoys. When the Admirals consider of the summer guard, this committee will recommend Jas. Lupton and Fras. Allen, commended by the mayor and aldermen of Hull, to be employed at sea. [I. 123, p. 121.] Oct. 17. 15. Rob. Coytmor to the [Navy Commissioners]. Sir Hen. Vane Whitehall. bids me say that Sir George Ayscue wants an order for his pay as Admiral of the Irish seas, and asks what the salary should be, and who should give a warrant for it. When the Admiralty was in a committee of both Houses, the Navy Commissioners issued bills for captains, but those who wore a flag had warrants from the Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners, and thus I got a warrant for Capt. Wildey as Rear-Admiral. Pray stop it if there be any error. [1 page.] Oct. 18. Order in Parliament that the House take into debate on Tuesday next the state of the public charge for the next year, and the best STATE PAPERS. 1649. VOL. III. means how the same may be raised with the greatest ease to the people, and the best manner of regulating the public revenue. That the Council of State consider of the state of affairs in reference to this business, and report. [I. 87, p. 95.] Oct. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Thomas Church, Laurence Thomson, and Robt. Deakin referred back to the committee to whom the business between Capt. Thelwall and Mr. Clive was referred, who are to require the parties to answer the charge. 2. The two papers concerning Mr. Clive and Mr. Deakin referred to the former committee. 3. The Mint Committee to bring in three names of persons for each of the three places void in the Mint, viz., the comptroller, assaymaster, and weigher, that one to each place may be elected. 4. William Roberts to be committed to Newgate, for having been in arms against Parliament, and for being an agent here for the proclaimed King of Scotland, and a warrant to be issued for that purpose. 5. The serjeant's man to be paid for keeping Wm. Roberts. 6. The instructions appointed by the House for those who are to see the engagement entered into, to be drawn up by Mr. Frost, and brought in to-morrow. 9. If Wm. Rowe is only a common man, and never served this side, he may be bailed on good security. 10. To recommend to Col. Popham the case of the prisoners at Dunkirk, and ask him what he has done in it. [I. 63, p. 151.] Oct. 18. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. We are of your Whitehall. opinion that the trust to be reposed in the purveyors of timber is very great, and that therefore they should act under an oath; but as it cannot be given but by Act of Parliament, and you best know what their employment is to be, we desire you to draw up an Act for that purpose, and send it to us. [I. 94, p. 494; Vol. III., No. 16.] Oct. 18. Council of State to Capt. Ludlow. You certify that there is Whitehall. great store of timber in Clarendon Park, fit for the use of shipping, and that there is great spoil thereof, which is an irreparable damage to the commonwealth. You are therefore to use the best means you can, by the power of the justices of peace, to hinder it, or if the number of the spoilers should be great, and their meeting amounts to a riot, to cause them to be proceeded against, and witnesses to be examined and bound to give evidence, and some bound to prefer an indictment, and prosecute them at the next sessions. [I. 94, p. 495.] Oct. 18. Council of State to the Mayor and other Justices of the Peace for Whitehall. Sarum. We are informed that there is great waste made of the timber in Clarendon Park, by the poor of Salisbury, which is a very great loss, that timber being so proper for shipping, and the want of it so great. You are to take order with the poor not to make those wastes and spoils, and find some means for their present employ 348 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. IIT. ment; and if they shall persist in such spoils, to proceed against and punish them. [I. 94, p. 496.] Oct. 18. Council of State to the Army Committee. Col. Hacker's regiWhitehall. ment of horse, being appointed to go for Ireland, should have their accounts stated, and their debentures given them, as has been done to others of the army who are gone. You are to order this to be executed, that they may not be kept from the service. EI. 94, p. 497.] Oct. 18. Council of State to Col. Sydney, Governor of Dover Castle. Whitehall. Certify us, on the enclosed petition, whether Wm. Rowe, a prisoner in your castle, is other than a common man, or has heretofore been in arms for the Parliament, and revolted from it, so that we may know what answer to give. [I. 94, p. 497.] Oct. 18. Council of State to Capt. Keysar. You received orders eight days since for fitting forth to sea the Leopard's Whelp; the Navy Commissioners have caused all provisions to be laid on board, yet you are still in the river, to the great disservice of the State. We therefore require you to hasten to Col. Popham, at the Downs, and observe his orders; if any neglect in the Victualling or Ordnance Office causes your stay, certify the same forthwith. [I. 123, p. 121.] Oct. 18. Council of State to the Captain of the Greyhound. Hearing that you have lately come into the river with several ships from Ostend, as convoy to them, you are to make speedy repair to Col. Popham, in the Downs, and observe his directions. [I. 123, p. 121.] Oct. 18. Council of State to Hugh Powell, Deputy Treasurer for the Fleet. Sir Henry Vane, Treasurer of the Navy, having recommended you to be employed as deputy treasurer for the fleets now setting forth, and hereafter to be set forth for the guard of the Narrow Seas, which place has formerly been executed by John Davis, we authorise you forthwith to take charge of the said place of deputy treasurer, and issue and pay sums received by imprest from the Treasurer of the Navy, to discharge sick or hurt mariners; also for piloting, reparation of boats, &c., according to such orders as you shall receive, and the Navy Commissioners shall allow the same to the Treasurer of the Navy. The Navy Committee are to order Sir Hen. Vane to impress to you monies for expenses incident to the service of the winter fleet, now setting forth; you are also to have the usual fees and allowances. [I. 123, p. 122.] Oct. 18. 17. Account by John Jackson, Cashier-General, of moneys paid by the Commissioners of Excise; out of their treasury, in Broad Street, London, as interest, from the commencement of the office for excise, 11 Sept. 1643 to 29 Sept. 1649; total, 201,8991. 17s. 5d. [a page.] Oct. 19. Order in Parliament, that the Navy Committee have power to satisfy the mariners their dues for all such prizes as have or shall STATE PAPERS. 349 1649. VOL. III. be taken, according to the engagement made to them by the State; also to consider whether such prizes are fit to be reserved for the service of the State, and to issue out money for buying in such of them as the Council of State shall advise and direct. That the Council of State appoint certain ships for the future as convoys for merchants, and give order that the abuse of convoy money be taken off, and that convoys be without charge to the merchant. [I. 87, p. 96.] Oct. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order to be given to Col. Venn to pay out money requisite for buying things necessary for furnishing Lieut.-Col. Ashfield. 2. The petition of Cornelius Ryerson and Company, master and owners of the Mercury, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. The petition of John Dethick Alderman, Rich. Shute, Gilbert Moorwood, and other merchants and owners of the May Flower of London, referred to the Admiralty judges. 4. Mr. Frost and Dr. Walker, Advocate of the Admiralty, to look out all the papers before Council, concerning ships taken by the French, for which letters of marque are required, and prepare a case upon them. 5. The Navy Commissioners to repair the crane at Whitehall, for boating timber, which is to go from Marylebone Park to the yards, to build the frigates. 6. Sir Hen. Mildmay to confer with Mr. Carter, surveyor of works, whether the timber lying by the crane in Scotland Yard may be spared for building ships, and for the timber in Marylebone Park to be brought through Scotland Yard, to be boated there for use of the Navy. [Vol. III., No. 18, last 2 orders.] 7. The order of the House about reporting the state of the treasury referred to the Revenue Committee. 9. The charge of transporting 5,000 recruits to be borne out of the Deans and Chapters' lands, and the Irish Committee to prepare warrants for issuing out the money, according to articles agreed upon. 10. The execution of the 17 particulars concerning the recruits for Ireland referred to the Irish Committee, the Lord General to give commissions, and Col. Pride to be employed in that service, if the committee think fit. 11. The business of Mr. Peters' regiment referred to the Irish Committee, to consider whether he may be accommodated with some of the recruits now raised, to avoid further charge. 12. The instructions now read to be printed, and sent to the several persons who are to see the engagement entered into, with a letter requiring that they be put in execution. 13a. The letter now read to be sent with the instructions. 14. The petition of Mr. Leas referred to the Committee for Whitehall. 15. Report of the recruits of foot for Ireland. (1.) That the 5,000 recruits are to be divided into five regiments. 350 - DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) (2.) That for raising and conducting of each of the said regiments to the waterside for Ireland, there be appointed by the Lord General out of the several regiments of the army, one major, two captains, four lieutenants, 20 serjeants, and 10 drums. (3.) Blank commissions to be sent from the Council to the Lord General, to fill up with the names of the officers. (4.) Each, as soon as their names are returned to Council, may receive one month's half pay. (5.) Upon certificate of the performance of the said service, each officer to receive one month's half pay more, as a gratuity for diligence, unless there appears neglect in any. (6.) The major of each regiment to be imprested upon account 6d. a day for each man, for so many days as they shall be marching from the place of their raising to the waterside, for payment of their quarters. (7.) Upon the mustering of the soldiers at the waterside, the State is to take care to have 6d. a day for the quarters of each soldier, while staying for the wind. (8.) The shipping for transportation and victuals to be at the charge of the State. (9.) As soon as the men are landed in Ireland, they are to be taken to the several regiments, and receive pay as the other soldiers there. (10.) Each officer deputed to discharge quarters shall return a certificate from every chief officer, or other chief inhabitant of such town or village where they shall each night quarter the men, of money paid in discharge of quarters, which certificates shall be vouchers of their disbursements. (11.) A commissary of musters to be appointed at every port where the recruits are to ship, to muster the men when they arrive, and every four or five days during their stay, until they ship for Ireland. [Dr. Stayne to appoint such deputy commissaries now in the State's pay as may most conveniently attend. The Council to appoint the paymaster or deputy treasurer.-Marg. note.] (12.) A paymaster to be appointed at each port to discharge quarters during their stay at the waterside, at the rate of 6d. a day, and provide shipping and victuals for their transportation. (13.) The ports where they are to ship the men are to be Appledore and Minehead for the West, Milford Haven for South Wales and counties adjacent, Liverpool and Chester for those that shall march from London, and so northward, and Anglesea for North Wales. (1 4.) The Council to order money to be sent down to the several ports, to be delivered to the treasurers for paying quarters, and providing shipping and victuals for transportation, viz., to Appledore and Minehead, 1,330&.; Milford, 5701.; Chester, Liverpool, and Anglesea, 2,8501.; total, 4,7501. STATE PAPERS. 351 1649. Oct. 19. VOL. III. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) (15.) In case the above amount shall not suffice, the treasurers must charge the Council with bills of exchange for the surplusage. (16.) The respective majors to march the recruits as they are raised, by 40, 50, 60, or more, to the waterside. (17.) The respective treasurers who are to pay quarters and provide shipping and victuals, to ship the recruits by such numbers as they are brought to the waterside, as soon as wind and weather serves, so that they may not be more burdensome than necessary. 16. Particulars of the money to be issued for raising and paying quarters of the 5,000 recruits in their march to the waterside, with the names of such person to whom the money is to be consigned, to be delivered to the officers appointed for raising and conducting them, viz.: For the 2,000 to be raised in London, Kent, Surrey, Middlesex, and parts adjacent at 9s. per man - - - Colonels Rich, Pride, and Gough to receive this. For the 1,000 men to be raised in Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Huntindgon, and Cambridgeshire, at 9s. per man - - - Colonels Whalley and Fleetwood to receive this. For the 400 men in counties Hants, Wilts, Dorset, &c., at 3s. per man - - - Col. Desborough to receive this. For the 600 men in Southwark, at 4s. per man Col. Harrison to receive this. For the 1,000 men in the West at 5s. per man - Sir Hardress Wailer to receive this. 900 450 105 120 250 Total - Total of the money to be provided for imprest to the officers that raise and conduct the 5,000 men, for raising and paying quarters, for victuals, &c. on board, and transportation to Ireland - - - - - [I. 63, pp. 152-156.] 1,825 6,939 Oct. 19. Instructions to be observed in putting into execution the orders of Parliament of 12 Oct. inst., concerning the entering into the engagement:1. You are to cause two rolls of parchment to be provided, suffi-, cient for the names and subscriptions, and the engagement to be fairly written at the head of such rolls. 2. You shall cause to come before you all the persons in the first instruction expressed, and each of them solemnly and distinctly shall 352 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. read such engagement, and afterwards subscribe his name to both rolls. 3. If any summoned neglect to appear, or refuse to read or subscribe, you are to take notice of their names. 4. You are to send one copy of the roll containing the said subscriptions, and also the names of those who neglect to appear or refuse to subscribe, both closely sealed, to Council, before 10 Dec. next, that they may then be transmitted to Parliament. 5. You are to cause the other copy to be safely kept among the records, whereby you may inform yourself who have thus engaged, if any of them shall hereafter practice aught against it. [I. 63, p. 157.] Oct. 19. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of the inhabitants of the Isle of Thanet, with the charge of Edw. Robotham annexed, touching the Henrietta pinnace. [I. 123, p. 121.] Oct. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 6. An engineer to be sent to Weymouth, to build a citadel in reference to Weymouth and Melcomb, whereby three companies in that garrison may be saved. 7. The same engineer to be sent to Poole, to view the place and certify the necessity of its being kept up. 8. Also to Rye on like errand. 10. Blank commissions for the officers for the Irish recruits to be sent to the Irish Committee, to be filled up and delivered. 11. The petition of John Waterton referred to the Admiralty Judges. 13. Sir Jno. Danvers added to the Mint Committee, who are to confer with Pierre Blondeau, to see what use may be made of him in re-settling the Mint. 14. Mr. Holland to move the House that the old Pix may be tried, so that there may be a new coining of the coin. 16. The petitions of Robert Bradley, Win. Haward, and Paul Seamore referred to the Navy Commissioners. [Also Vol. III., Nos. 19, 20.] 18. Mrs. Magdalen Smith to have a pass for Flanders, to seek Mrs. Jane Pickering, as also letters of favor to the Parliamentary agents there to give her assistance in regaining Mrs. Puckering. Mr. Frost to confer with the Spanish Ambassador, and desire his letters for Flanders for the same object, as also for the surrender of the offenders who carried her away contrary to law. 22, 23. Notice to be taken of Dan. Norman, of Jersey, merchant, and John Price, of London, for suitable employment. [I. 63, pp. 158 -160.] Oct. 20. Council of State to the Treasurers for Deans and Chapters' lands. Whitehall. Your treasury being charged by warrant from us with 10,0001. as collateral security to the Commissioners of Excise, and the commissioners being content to stand upon their own receipts for reimburse STATE PAPERS. 853 1649. VOL. III. ment, we give you notice, as we shall charge warrants upon the 10,0001. for other services. [I. 94, p. 499.] Oct. 20. Council of State to the Lord General. To ease the charge of the Whitehall. commonwealth, some forces for which there is no present use should be disbanded. You are to order the troop of horse in South Wales, under Col. Herbert, the company of foot in Malmsbury, and the company of firelocks under Capt. Tomlins, now at Windsor, to be disbanded, upon receiving this month's pay; and the garrison at Southampton, which had 20 men added, to be reduced to the number it had before. As there will be no need for more dragoons than are already raised, you are to order Col. Okey to forbear raising any more of the last 500. [I. 94, p. 499.] Oct. 20. Council of State to the Committee of the Army. Wishing to Whitehall. reduce the present great charge of the commonwealth, and finding that there is no action in the field, and no necessity of employing many scouts, and the scoutmaster himself conceiving his allowance of 41. a day too much when there is no field service, we have thought fit, and he is satisfied that henceforth, and so long as there is no service, he shall receive only 20s. a day. [I. 94, p. 501.] Oct. 20. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the bill for the corporation of mariners be read in parts on Saturday next, and that the Governors of the Trinity House, the committee for regulating the affairs of the Navy, Dr. Walker and Capt. Limbery be then present, when this committee will debate the Bill, and settle it, with such additions, &c. as they shall see fit. Reference to the Navy Commissioners of the petition of Jno. Cheswick for re-establishment in his place of cook upon the St. Andrew. Like reference of the petition of Jas. Cappon, keeper of the stores at Chatham, recommending Geo. Maplesdon for the said place. [I. 123, pp. 123, 124; Vol. IIL. No. 21.] Annexing, 21. I. Officers of Chatham dockyard to -. We recommend Maplesden, who has served five years under the clerk of the check for a storekeeper's place in the Navy. [4 page.] Oct. 20. 22. Order in the Committee of the Council of State for the Treasury, that Mr. Leech, clerk of the Goldsmiths' Hall Committee, report the state of those compositions which have not given bond, and an estimate of what is likely to be raised by fines not yet set. [~ page.] Oct. 20. Admiralty Committee to Col. Edw. Popham. In pursuance of a reference from the Council of State, upon the petition of Cornelius Ryerfor and Company, master and owners of the Mercurius of Rotterdam, we wish you to examine the abuse complained of done by the captain, and if the complaint is just, to discharge the ship, and order the captain to make satisfaction to the owners. [I. 123, p. 123.] 35077. 2 354:54 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 20. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. You are to peruse the petition of Thos. Marriott, and certify whether the place he petitions for is now void, and who heretofore disposed of it. [I. 123, p. 123.] Oct. 20. 23. Charles II. to the Gentry of Cornwall and Devon. The great Elizabeth Castlesense we have of your firm loyalty, whereof you have given so many Jersey. exemplary proofs both to our father and ourself, in these unhappy times of trial, is ever so present with us as we daily meditate how we may acknowledge our thanks, and by some happy enterprise, free our faithful subjects fromnt the grievous tyranny and oppression they groan under, through the power usurped over them by their fellow subjects, contrary to the fundamental laws of the land. That we may proceed therein with the better success, we desire you to persevere in your former loyal endeavours, as most of our people are resolved to do, and put yourselves into- readiness to join with us or any force that shall be raised by our consent, for suppressing the arbitrary power now exercised over you, vindicating the horrid murder of our father, freeing yourselves from the heavy burdens and taxes illegally imposed upon you, and restoring our just rights and the ancient liberties of the English nation; and as we shall ever make this our end in all our attempts, we doubt not but, by the blessing of God and your loyal assistance, to effect the same in due time, to the comfort of all those that love peace. [Holograph draft by Sec. Nicolas, not signed; 1 page.] Oct. 20? 24. Instructions by the King for Sir John Paulet, employed for raising forces for the service in county Hants, Col. Fras. Windham county Somerset, Col. Robert Phelippes counties Dorset and Wilts, and for such other well-affected subjects as join with them in giving assistance. Being resolved, by God's assistance, to use all possible endeavours, as well for vindicating the horrid murder of our father, as for freeing our subjects in England from the grievous tyranny usurped over them by their fellow subjects,-who, under pretence of reformation and liberty, exercise the most infamous cruelties that ever were acted by any that professed the name of Christians,-and for better encouraging such of our subjects as still retain their loyalty, we have issued commissions for raising horse and foot in the counties before named, and for their more orderly advancing, we issue the following instructions: 1. You are to cause all possible secresy to be used in this important affair, more particularly in the listing and raising of forces, and all employed therein are to get together privately in some safe place, such arms and munition as they can, and to be in readiness to rise on a fit opportunity, whereof timely notice will be sent them in your respective counties, and join with such other forces as shall appear there for us; but you are to require them otherwise to remain quiet, lest they be destroyed before they can gather strength. 2. You are to hold correspondence privately with faithful persons, and communicate freely among yourselves, so as better to understand each other's strength, and where it remains, and not only agree upon : STATE PAPERS. 355 1649. VOL III. some fitting rendezvous for your respective forces in each county, but appoint one for the forces of all the counties to meet, either for defence or to unite with other forces. 3. You must not go into action without the consent of the major part, and when in action, use all diligence to unite your forces together, in or near some place of strength under your power, lest you be surprised before you have got into a considerable body; and as soon as your several forces are united, you are to agree who shall be the commander-in-chief, and the decision of the majority of you shall be final. 4. You are to use care in disposing of the commissions delivered you, to persons of good esteem, and of whose ability and fidelity you are well assured, and no man is to have a commission for two regiments, as this has been very prejudicial in former services. 5. At your entrance into service, you are to make timely provision for a good supply of arms and ammunition for all the forces, and appoint trusty storekeepers to take charge of the magazines. 6. You are to get what ordnance you can, and also a good train of artillery for your better strength, and to appoint some experienced officer to take the care thereof under you. 7. You are to send notice to us of all your proceedings; what number of horse and foot you have prepared, what arms or munition are provided, where they all are, and in what condition for action, that we may direct a correspondency to be held with you by such as we shall employ Sin other counties or places, for your better reinforcing each other against the rebels. [Holograph, draft by Nicolas, 3 pages.] Oct. 20? 25. Commissions to Sir Jo. Paulet for county Hants, Col. Fras. Windham county Somerset, and Col. Rob. Phelippes counties Dorset and Wilts, to be commanders-in-chief of the forces to be raised in their respective counties. [Draft by Nicolas, 11 pages.] Oct. 20? 26. Commissions for four colonels of a regiment of horse, one in each of the above-named counties. Blank. [Draft by Nicolas, I page.] Oct. 20? 27. Like commissions for three colonels of foot regiments in each of the said counties. [Draft by Nicolas, 1 page.] Oct. 20? 28. Instructions for an intelligencer [sent by the King]1. To know the number, size, &c. of the Parliament ships. 2. What sailors and soldiers are on board. 3. Their occupation, and a full statement of the orders given to General Blake and other officers of ships, for convoy, coast guard, or to act against the United Provinces. 4. Their equipments, and what new vessels are built. 5. What merchant fleets are expected to go out or return, and when. -6. The revenue destined for maintenance of the land force, and the number and officers of the several regiments. z 2 856 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. 7. The state of the harbours of Falmouth, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Weymouth, Wight, Portsmouth, Dover, Yarmouth, Hull, Newcastle, &c., by what vessels and forts they are guarded, and what men-ofwar are in them. 8. The negotiations with France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, and other foreign powers. 9. The conduct of affairs in the Parliament and Council of State; the jealousy and intrigues of the great men. 10. Ample information relating to all affairs which require deliberation on the part of the United Provinces. 11. A courier to be sent express when needful. 12. What moneys and contraband goods are sent, or to be sent into England, and whence, especially cordage and provisions for ships. 13. What ministers correspond for Parliament with the United Provinces. 14. Pamphlets and printed papers to be sent over weekly; generally to inform on all that passes in Parliament, Council of State, and other the committees for political, ecclesiastic, or military affairs. [French, endorsed by Nicolas, 1 pages.] Oct. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Robt. Lilburne to be called in for the Council to hear what he has to propound. 4. Mr. Holden, the messenger, to attend as witness at Guildhall, on the trial of Lieut.-CoL Lilburne. 7. The paper of Mr. Church and others recommitted to the former committee. 8. Order to be sent to those having charge of Tutbury Race to attend, to report on its condition, and receive directions. [I. 63, pp. 161, 162.] Oct. 22. Council of State to the Trustees for Sale of the King's Lands. Whitehall. We have seen your letter to the Navy Commissioners, as to disposing of the lop, top, and bark of trees felled for the navy, in pursuance of the Act of Parliament, but do not see that any part of those trees which are excepted from your power of sale should be within your care to dispose of when cut down, as the lop, top, and bark of those are employed to the same use as the bodies, viz., defraying the charge of felling, fitting, and transporting to the places where they are to be used for building. Say if you have any ground unknown to us to make this demand, that we may take it into consideration. [I. 94, pp. 500, 501.] Oct. 22. Council of State to the Army Committee. Jno. Shephard and Whitehall. Jno. Carleton, wagoners, have attended, and not had any dismissal, although they have not lately had any employment. Let them have their pay for the time past, as wagoners to the regiment of the Lord General and Col. Pride, and for the time to come, be mustered and paid as private soldiers, until there be cause to employ them again as wagoners. [I. 94, p. 502.] STATE PAPERS. 357 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 22. Council of State to the Sheriffs of London. As the trial of Lieut.Whitehall. Col. Jno. Lilburne is appointed to be in Guildhall on Wednesday the 24th inst., let a fit place be prepared there, both for the commissioners of oyer and terminer, and for the counsel of the commonwealth. [I. 94, p. 502.] Oct. 22. Council of State to the Committee of the Militia of London, Whitehall. Westminster, and the suburbs. Wednesday next is appointed for the trial of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, and lest any disturbance might grow, by the tumultuating of those of his faction whom he has misled, let there be a sufficient number of your armed men, true to the interest of the commonwealth, and under faithful commanders, under direction of your militia, whereby any mischief may be prevented. [I. 94, p. 503.] Oct. 22. Council of State to Col. Popham. We send you the petition of Jonas Lighthazle, master of the Jonas of London, and request you to appoint him a convoy, the captain of which is to convoy Magdalen Smith, with two men and three women, to Ostend. [. 123, p. 124.] Oct. 23. 29. Order in Parliament that, after the charges now on the public receipt at Goldsmiths' Hall be satisfied, the whole revenue to be raised from sequestrations and compositions of delinquents, and the confiscations of their estates, be applied towards the maintenance of the army and other public charges, in order to abate the assessments. [~ page. Also G. 9, p. 3.] Oct. 23. 30. Copy of the above. [l page. Printed with an order of Oct. 25.] Oct. 23. 31. Order in Parliament that the 5,0001. and 6,0001. to the treasurers at Weavers' Hall, for so much lent by them to pay divers officers and private soldiers, be continued as a charge upon Goldsmiths' Hall, and not paid over to Weavers' Hall, but reserved to the public use, in order to ease the people. [i page.] Oct. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The state of the Treasury and of the next year's charge, read yesterday, to be reported to the House by Sir Hen. Vane. 2. The estimate of what has been expended for Ireland to be also offered by him if necessary. In pursuance of the order of Parliament of the 18th inst., to report to the House concerning the moneys arising out of the receipt of the grand excise, that it appears, by abstracts of accounts delivered to the Council of State, that there has been made of the excise,salaries, and other charges not deducted —for the three years last past, as follows, viz.: z? s. d. From Sept. 29 1646 to Sept. 29 1647 - 357,423 11 8 From Sept. 29 1647 to Sept. 29 1648 - 266,094 4 10 From Sept. 29 1648 to Sept. 29 1649 - 277,917 6 6 358. - DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) The payments from the 22nd inst. to be made out of these receipts of the excise are,16,0001. for interest on the remainder of the two 400,0001. to be raised by sale of bishops' lands, and the 84,0001. charged upon bishops' lands for the city, by ordinance of 3 June, which 16,0001. it is hoped will be paid towards the end of November. 350,0001. charged for the use of the Commonwealth, 150,0001., whereof is assigned by Parliament for Ireland and all but 300,0001. (sic 30,0001.?) of it is already engaged; this is not likely to be paid until next August. The other 200,0001., which until then does not begin to have its course, remains to be disposed of. 50,0001., or so much thereof as shall not be paid to the lenders by the sale of bishops' lands for the first 400,0001. 884,8501. Is. 9d. charged for the use of the public promiscuously, to be paid with other debts charged for particular uses. 204,6471. Is. lOd. for particular uses with interest, in which is not included the last doubling upon the bishops' lands, which amounts to 484,0001. The whole charge therefore on the receipts of the excise, besides the said 484,0001., is 1,505,4971. 3s. 7-d. It has been considered, for the better managing of the excise, that in the new modelling of excise now depending before Parliament, there should be a certain and regular way of collecting it; a speedy course taken for bringing in the arrears; and some way thought of, with the consent of the parties interested, for taking off those charges remaining upon the excise, after the first 400,0001. is paid off; so that from thenceforth the receipts may run clear, thereby to support the public expenses for abatement of assessments. Concerning the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall, it appears, by abstracts of their accounts:That those receipts stand charged to the use of the commonwealth as follows:In lieu of transferred debts as yet unsatisfied, 9,5251. Os. 6d., Debts untransferred for several uses 93,2441. 8s. ld. The moneys coming in areFrom compositions of delinquents upon bonds for their second payments 218,2121. Os. 6d. From compositions of delinquents that as yet have not paid any part of their fines, 147,7491. Os. ld. To be repaid to that treasury from the treasurers for'sale of the King's goods, being lent for the sick and maimed soldiers, 3,0001., total, 368,9611. 9s. 7d. Out of this there is to be deducted for receivers, settling rectories, and other defalcations 60,0001. Allowing for 84,2761. Os. ld. with which the receipts stand charged, there remains 308,9611. 0s. 7d. ? - STATE PAPERS. 359 1649. - VOL Oct. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day'sProceedings (cont.) Total clear receipt to come out of Goldsmiths' Hall, 224,6851. Os. 6d.* As to the 300,0001. to be raised by the sale of deans and chapters' lands, the receipts have been 170,8321. 15s. 10d.; payments 167,2131. 16s. 2d. There remains due 129,1671. 4s. 2d. already assigned by the Council. The receipts of customs, which are freed from former engagements and reserved for the navy, have been in six months 138,4631. 5s. 0 Id. There should be salaried commissioners to superintend the public revenue, and remove obstructions, suggest improvements and regulations, and oversee receipts, but not issue warrants. Next year's estimate for the army in England ~ s. d. and Ireland is, besides other charges for foreign agencies, emergencies, &c. - - 1,320,517 5 0 For the navy, including summer and winter guards, the dockyards, and building three new frigates - - - - 283,000 0 0 Of this 160,0001. is assigned on the customs, and 123,0001. remains unassigned. The assessment for the forces is, expenses deducted - - - - - 999,000 0 0 So that it falls short of the expense - 321,517 5 0 7. The accommodation in Whitehall for the members of the Council and their officers, &c. to be part of the 10,0001. to be reserved of the late King's goods for the use of the State. 8. The Commissioners of the Customs to show cause next Friday why the Bibles seized by them coming from Scotland should not be delivered to the Stationers' Company; meantime they are not to dispose of them. 9. The petition of Wm. Berkley, alderman, referred to the Admiralty judges. 10. Mr. Martin to make a report concerning Capt. John Greene, and his company, still prisoners in France. * The following note may elucidate this complex account: — ~ s.d. Charge on the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall, for several uses, 93,244 8 1 debts untransferred. Ditto, for the use of the commonwealth; debts transferred 9,525 0 6 yet unpaid. Difference - - - - - 83,719 7 7 Due by bonds for second payment.. - - 218,212 0 6 Ditto, full fines - - - 147,749 0 1 Ditto, loan to be repaid - - - - 3,000 0 0 Total - - - 368,961 0 7 From which deducting:- ~ s. d. 1. For settling rectories - - 60,000 0 0 144 276 0 2. Charges on receipts - - 84,276 0 1 The balance is - - 224,685 0 6 There is no means of accounting for the discrepancy between the amount of charge in lieu of debts, 84,2761. Os. ld. and 83,7191. 7s. 7d.-ED. 860 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL.III. Oct. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) lOa. Mr. Clive's business to be heard to-morrow. 11. The business of bringing in the treasure of the commonwealth to one channel to be considered to-morrow. 12. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Sir Jas. Harrington, Mr. Robinson, and Lord Commissioner Whitelock to be a committee to consider how the price of coal for the poor may be brought down, to confer with the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council thereon, and prepare an Act to be offered to the House. 13. The commanders of the two troops of horse of Col. Hacker's regiments at Carlisle to continue there until further order, and do what they can to repress the mischief daily done to the country by the Moss troopers. 14. The business of Mr. Wood's charge against Mr. Davies to be revived, and the Irish Committee told that the Council of State desire that Mr. Davies have no employment in anything concerning Ireland. [Also Vol. Ill., No. 32.] 15. Paper given in by the Irish Committee, viz-, The Army Committee to provide 12,0001. out of the assessments for Ireland, to buy cheese for the soldiers, to be charged on account of pay, as part of the monthly assignations for the army. The Council to write the Lord Lieutenant as to what charge the Irish Committee have been at, and what preparation they have made for Ireland, and the lowness of their treasury, and to desire his care in improving the revenue of Ireland for the service. Mr. Scott to write Mr. Walley to hasten over Capt. Sandford and his troop, and to inform him that Col. Reynolds, of whose regiment Capt. Sandford is, left order with him for this advance money, out of that formerly assigned that regiment. Mr. Davies to have the same rate allowed him for his salmon, received by Sir Charles Coote for the use of Londonderry, as Lord Folliot had, and 20s. per ton more for freight, from Balishannon to Londonderry. Robert Meade to be paid 4001. for corn for the relief of Londonderry, out of the 150,0001. charged upon the Excise. The business of Mr. Norris and his arrears to be effectually recommended by Council to the Irish Committee at the Star Chamber, and his demand of 2001. for match delivered in 1642 for the Irish service to be considered by the Council of State. To report to the Council of State that the Irish Committee think that, in regard of the season of the year and the former sufferings of the country by soldiers in their march for Ireland, and that this service may be carried on with all expedition, an allowance of 8d. a day be made to each private soldier during their march and stay at the water side, to enable them the better to pay their quarters. The Council of State to write to the General that Col. Pride (who is appointed to command the recruits in chief) may have power to hold a council of war, and cause runaway soldiers or others guilty of misdemeanors to be punished according to the articles of war, and STATE PAPERS. 361 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) likewise to displace such commissioned and other officers, appointed for conduct of the recruits, as he shall find faulty or negligent in their duty, and commission others in their stead. [I. 63, pp. 164 -172.] Oct. 23. Council of State to the Lord General.' Disturbances being Whitehall. threatened at the trial of Lieut.-Col. John Lilburne, at Guildhall, to-morrow, you are to order such of your forces as you judge sufficient to be in arms and in readiness to prevent mischief. [I. 94, p. 504.] Oct. 23. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Notwithstanding Whitehall. your advice that the Recovery should not be sent out for this winter's guard, Col. Popham wants her set out for that service; We therefore desire she may be fitted with speed. [I. 94, p. 504; Vol. III. No. 33.] Oct. 23. Council of State to Major-Gen. Skippon. Having written to the Whitehall. Committee of the Militia that a guard may be appointed on the day of the trial of John Lilburne, and having certain and secret information that some of that desperate party are resolved to put themselves into Guildhall with swords and pistols, and when Lilburne comes to trial, to make some bloody disturbance, we give you this notice that you may use the best means you can to prevent that mischief. [I. 94, p. 505.] Oct. 23. Council of State to Col. Popham. We beg you to order convoy to come into the Hope or Lee Road for the Roebuck and Samuel, laden with cloth by the Merchant Adventurers, and bound for Hamburg, to stay there 10 days till they are reladen, and then to re-convoy them to the Thames. [I. 123, p. 125.] Oct. 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State use all endeavours for speedily finding out the authors, printers, and publishers of a book entitled Anarchia Anglicana, and all who have a hand therein, and examine the whole business and report, the care hereof being recommended to Mr. Scott. Oct. 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider an effectual means to prevent the robberies, murders, and outrages committed as well upon the highways as in houses and other places, and give an account thereof to the Parliament. Oct. 24. Order in Parliament that the Council of State examine the late riots at Walthamstow, and the proceedings therein at Stratford Langton, and also the carriage of Serjeant Conniers about that business. [I. 87, pp. 96, 97.] Oct. 24. 34. Order in Parliament that the restraint of the payment of the 5,0001. to the Scots, mentioned in a report on that subject, be continued until further order. [- page; also G. 9, p. 3.] B62.: DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of sending a resident and consul to Spain to be considered on Friday week, and the former committee for foreign agencies to consider of fit persons out of whom the Council may elect one. 2. The trial of the Pix to be made next Monday at 9 a.m., all of the Council now in town to be present, also the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal and Lord Chief Baron. 4. The Committee for suppressing scandalous pamphlets to examine Rich. Royston, stationer, and Jno. Grismond, printer, as to printing a virulent and scandalous pamphlet; likewise to inquire after the printers and publishers of a book entitied Anarchia Anglicana. 5. Sir Win. Masham, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Robinson, Col. Stapley, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee to examine the riot at Walthamstow. 7. The Committee that consults with the army officers, to whom are to be added for this purpose the Commissioners of the Great Seal, Lord Chief Justices, and Lord Chief Baron, to consider how the soldiers may assist the civil power in preventing murders and robberies on the highways and in houses, and of some reward to be offered them therefor; and to prepare an Act to be offered to the House. 9. Col. Clive's business to be considered to-morrow, and the committee appointed for it to perfect what remains to be done meantime. 9a. The bill for bringing the treasure of the commonwealth into a way of regulation to be read in parts next Saturday. 10. Col. Desborough, late governor of Portsmouth, to pay to Col. Whetham, the present governor, 1,0001. received by him for the repair of Portsmouth, or any other moneys in his hands for the use of that garrison. 12. Mr. Robinson, Col. Hutchinson, and Col. Purefoy added to the committee for Whitehall, who are to use their endeavours for removal of those lodged there, so that accommodation may be made for the members of the Council. 16. Six bushels of coals to be allowed, for six fires for 24 hours, until 1 Feb., if the guard be so long continued, and 3 lbs. candles; 381. to be repaid to the officers who have provided them. 19. Col. Pride to be allowed, for the recruits to be raised for Ireland, a marshal. at 38. 4d. a day; a quarter-master, 3s. 4cd., and 6s. 8d. for two carriage horses to carry the money to pay the soldiers' quarters; also for arms, &c., 15 drums at 20s. each, and 100 halberts at 5s. each, to be delivered into the stores at Dublin, and a certificate produced from the clerk of the stores there of their receipt; otherwise the value thereof to be abated out of the last month's half pay. 20a. The report brought in by the Committee for regulating Whitehall approved, viz. 21, That Capt. Xiddleton be ordered to keep the privy garden : ' - ' STATE PAPERS. 363 1649., Oct. 24. VOL. III. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) in order, avoiding superfluous charge, and present his bills monthly; his bills for former disbursements to be examined. That his lodgings be repaired at the public charge as formerly. The stone gallery, chapel, and passages, and all closets, cisterns, sinks, and drains to be made good. No idle persons to be admitted, and the doors leading into the privy garden to be made secure, and thus prevent the lead and locks being stolen, and idle people practising any villany at any hour of the night, as now men cannot pass through them without annoyance. The surveyor of the works to see the particulars belonging to his charge effectually performed. Edm. Winstanley and Edw. Jollie, former keepers of the privy lodgings, to resume that charge. Jno. Hendrick, keeper of the lower orchard and of the water-gate and passages thereout, to have that charge. Hen. Jobson to be groom of the chapel, and keep the furniture clean. Hen. Chadwell to continue clock keeper, and Rich. Thomas bellringer, all of whom are to produce certificates of their former allowances, that the Council may judge what salary to give them. [I. 63, pp. 174-181.] Oct. 25. 35. Order in Paiament for the county committees to pay in sequestrations to Goldsmiths' Hall [see Oct. 23], and for the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall to have power to receive any ordinance or orders of Parliament, whereby any charge is imposed on the sequestrations of delinquents' estates, and to examine and report thereon to the House. Also to consider the penalties incurred by delinquents for not paying in their first or second payments, and to report the state thereof, and what way may be taken for bringing in those compositions; likewise what estates of delinquents who have not compounded should be confiscated and sold. All treasurers, sub-collectors, committees, and other officers of sequestrations in the several counties, not to pay any rents or profits of sequestered estates, save to the treasurers of Goldsmiths' Hall, upon penalty of making good the money. The committee to consider how the rents and profits of sequestered estates in the hands of collectors, tenants, &c., may be brought in [1* pages. Also G. 1, p. 230; G. 9, pp. 3, 4.] Oct. 25. Copy of the above. [| page, on the same sheet with that of Oct. 23, No. 30 imnfra. Printed.] Oct. 25. 36. Order in Parliament that the 14,0001. borrowed for defraying the charges of the treaty at the Isle of Wight, or so much of it as has been really advanced, be charged either upon the public receipt of Goldsmiths' Hall only, or the grand receipt of the excise only, that both securities may not be clogged therewith; and that the com. mittee of Goldsmiths' Hall treat with the persons interested, as to which of the securities they will elect. 364 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. II. That 2301. per week for poor maimed soldiers, the pension of 2001. to Mrs. Needham, and the 32,5711. 10s. charged by the Council of State, be continued as a charge on the receipt at Goldsmiths' Hall. Also that the whole revenue of sequestrations in the several counties be brought into the public treasury of Goldsmiths' Hall, and disposed of for maintenance of the army, &c., in order to abate assessments. [1 pages; also G. 1, p. 3.] Oct. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. One major, four captains, and five lieutenants to be allowed in the raising of 1,000 recruits for the service in Ireland. 2. The Army Committee to defalcate the assignments for the 500 men to go to Guernsey from their five months' pay. 5. Serjeants to have Is. a day instead of 9d., and drums 9d. instead of 6d. 6. To write the Navy Commissioners to use all expedition in setting out the winter guard, of which the generals of the fleet write there is great need, and to give an account of their proceedings therein. 7. The letter from the Governor of Boulogne, as to the taking of a French ship, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with Dr. Walker. 8. The examinations on the assault upon Capt. Thelwall's troop in Shropshire, by Col. Clive, to be reported to the House by Col. Jones, as also those concerning his contempt of the authority of the Council of State. 10. Walter Breame, prisoner in the Tower, to be released, upon Wm. Pennoyer, and Mr. Mosely, of London, goldsmiths, becoming bound in 1,0001. for his appearance when required, to answer concerning the murder of Dr. Dorislaus in Holland, and his good behaviour meantime. 11. Breame either to subscribe the new engagement, and so free his securities from the last branch of the bond, or to let them stand bound as is ordered. 12. Mr. Frost to write Mr. Parker, secretary to the army in Ireland, to take care that information is given to the Council of State of all matters of fact in Ireland. [I. 63, pp. 182-184.] Oct. 25. Order of the Admiralty Committee that HEn. Tiddiman, serjeant of the Admiralty at Dover, and Col. Wauton attend this day week, upon the petition of Fras. Simpson. [I. 123, p. 125.] Oct. 26. 37. Order in Parliament that the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall consider the rules already given concerning appeals of delinquents, and report to the House what course ought to be taken for hastening the business, so that the State may not be prejudiced. That lands of Papists in arms, and of persons excepted from pardon and in the power of Parliament, be disposed of and applied to public uses, in order to abate the assessments, saving former engage. ments and due rewards for discoveries. STATE PAPERS. 365 1649. VOL. III. That the Committee prepare Acts for prosecution of these votes. That no Papist or recusant who is now, or has been, in arms, or assisting against Parliament be admitted to composition, saving the right by articles of war, confirmed by the House. [A Iso G. 9, p. 4.] Oct. 26. 38. Notes of the above orders. [I page.] Oct. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Lord Lisle and Mr. Heveningham added to the Irish committee, and desired to attend the sittings. 4. The wardens of the Stationers' Company to attend to-morrow, to answer questions about their own business. 5. To write Sir Hardress Waller to return names of fit persons. 7. The petition of Col. Huncks' wife, now in Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 8. Mr. Frost to pay Lieut.-Col. Roseworme 301. out of the treasury of the Council. 9. Lieut.-Col. Roseworme to be recommended to the Lord General for employment. 10. Mr. Breame's security to stand for six months, when he is to surrender to the Council of State. [L. 63, pp. 185, 186.] Oct. 26. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to the collectors for prize goods, of the petition of William Dalby, clerk of the check, and the rest of the mariners of the Rebecca. [L. 123, p. 126.] Oct. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The paper concerning Sutton's Hospital, referred to the former committee, and the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, the two Lords Chief Justices, and the Lord Chief Baron added to it. 2. The Earl of Pembroke, Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Robinson, Lord Commissioner Whitelock, and Col. Jones to be a committee to consider the paper brought in by Mr. Scott. 3. The report from the Admiralty Committee concerning the surrender by Robert Williams of his place as cook of the Princess Royal, to Rich. Scudder, agreed to. 4. Michael Oldsworth to have a copy of Mr. Walker's book, as also any member of the Council who may wish one. 6. The letter to Rich. Hill, from Mr. Blake and Mr. Stephens, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to prevent the mischief that may come to merchants by it. 7. Robert Endley, of Longford, and Lawrence Thomson, of Drayton, county Salop, discharged on recognizance to appear when required. 8. The Committee for private examinations to consider the best way of bringing Thomas Beauchamp in safe custody before Council for further examination. 9. Order to be sent to the keeper of Newgate to certify for what cause Lieut. Gage has been committed, as also his quality. 10. Rich. Launder of Warwick to be paid his charges for attending the trial of Lieut.-Col. Lilburne. 11 Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Robinson, and Col. Jones to be a committee as to the future maintenance of Col. Eyres while 866 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) in Warwick Castle, and 51. to be paid to the governor for money already expended for him. 12. The committee for treating with the army officers to consider of some way for the exchange of prisoners of war. 13. Mr. Compton to have a pass to go beyond sea, provided he takes the test before going, and gives security not to return without leave. 14. Col. Deane's letter, as to giving satisfaction to the soldiers and seamen for a ship taken in Wexford water, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 17. The business of Col. Hacker's regiment of horse going over to Ireland to be considered next Monday. 18. The petition of Major Jno. Mayer, and Capt. Wm. Hubbert, of Col. Hacker's regiment, referred to the Irish Committee. 19. The ship taken at Wexford to serve on the winter guard. 20. Blank commission for. a major of 1,000 men to be raised in England and Wales, and conducted to the water side for transportation to Ireland, there obeying the orders of the Lord Lieutenant; with note of alterations needful in the commissions for captains and lieutenants. [I. 63, pp. 187-190.] Oct. 27. Council of State to the Governor of Southampton and Alderman Whitehall. Le Gaye. We wrote the Mayor of Southampton that the oath appointed by Parliament to be taken by all the officers of every corporation, should be taken by those of Southampton. We received a reply so indefinite that it does not appear who has taken it and who not, and therefore desire you to certify which of the aldermen and other officers have not taken it. [I. 94, p. 505.] Oct. 27. Council of State to Mr. Walley. In Ireland there is great Whitehall. want of recruits; having many places, many men are taken up to keep them. Use all diligence in sending away Col. Moore and Col. Fenwick's recruits to Col. Venables' troops at Belfast, furnishing them with what muskets you can, as there are not sufficient in that place. If you cannot send them to Belfast, then send them to Carlingford; in that case, you may forbear furnishing the arms, as they can be had there; all expedition should be used in sending them away. [I. 94, p. 506.] Oct. 27. Council of State to Col. Popham. By the enclosed you will see Whitehall. the mischief that is like to come to our merchant ships now at the Canaries, and the great likelihood he has to take shipping enough to have a fleet by their spoils. You are to consider what ships you have that are fit and can be spared for that service, and take the best care you can for prevention of what may otherwise prove dangerous to our trade at sea. [I. 94, pp. 506, 507.1 Oct. 27. Council of State to Col. Deane. As there is a regiment of horse Whitehal to be transported to Ireland, and no shipping will, be obtainable at - Chester, ay if it can be had- at Milford. [I. 94, p. 507.] STATE PAPERS. S6T 1649. VOL. III. [Oct. 27.] 39. Petition of Peter Brooke, surgeon to the Admiralty Committee, for an order to Capt. John Peirce, of the Weymouth pink, a man-ofwar in the State's service, to return his surgery chest and his medicines. Served on the Weymouth 12 months, and was then discharged, and returned to London, but Peirse seized his goods. [3 page.] Oct. 27. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference of the petition of Peter Brooke, for satisfaction for his chest of surgery and clothes detained by Capt. Peirce, to the Navy Commissioners; if it is found to be true, they are, upon paying off Capt. Peirce, to stop so much of his pay as will recompense petitioner. [Also Vol. III. No. 40.] Report to the Council of State, on the petition of Lieut. Stephen Rose and the rest of the seamen of the Happy Entrance, that for destroying the Antelope, Lieut. Rose deserves a gratuity of 501., whereof 40s. is to be in a gold medal. Jas. Parker, a volunteer, and Thos. Tulley, corporal, 10., 20s. to be in a gold medal; and each of the mariners 51.; to be paid by the collectors for prize goods, out of the tenths of the prizes, which, by an order of the Council of State of June last, were to be reserved, to the sum of 1,0001., to be disposed of in medals or rewards to such mariners as have been active in the service of the State. [I. 123, pp. 126, 127.] Oct. 27. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. At request; of Whitehall. the generals of the fleet, we desire you to hasten forth the winter guard and inform us how many ships you have already set forth, how many are come in and. fitting forth, and how many men are borne upon each of them. If any obstruction lies in your way, certify us, and we will endeavour to remove it; and as any of the ships come in, let them be fitted forth again with all speed. [I. 123 p. 127; Vol. III. No. 41.] Oct. 27. 42. Thomas Lord Grey to all Constables, Thirdburrowes, and other ministers of the peace in counties Northampton and Bucks. As there are divers disorderly and dangerous persons within your counties, who have abused the officers of Whittlewood Forest, and provoked others so to do, and who threaten them still, and have also coursed, killed, and destroyed the deer, conies, &c. there under my command, I hereby will and require you, upon receipt hereof, to search all suspected houses and places within your several parishes, and apprehend all such persons as the bearer shall nominate, and bring them before me or some other justice of the peace of this county. You are also to seize and take away all greyhounds and other offensive dogs, and all nets, bows, guns, staves, &c. found in any suspected houses, and deliver them to the bearer for the lieutenant. [i page.] Oct. 28. 43. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. The Assurance St. George, Expedition, and John being at Portsmouth, to be paid off, victualled D -. and fitted out again for the winter guardI -desire that as soon as 368 DOMESTIC VOL. III. the men are paid off, they be newly entered upon the same ships, to which purpose I have written the captains; for if those men should be absolutely discharged, it will be very hard to man the ships again here; and if they stay till men be sent from London, it may be two months or more before they will come out again, which will be very prejudicial. There is news from the coast of France that the Constant Warwick and Weymouth pink are cast away about Guernsey and Jersey, and few of their men saved, but I hope it is only a report raised by those that wish it so; I have not heard thence this month. The Tiger aRd the Star's eight months' victuals draw towards an end; it will be an advantage if they might be paid off at Harwich, where they might likewise wash and tallow, and be re-victualled at Yarmouth for the winter guard. Should those two frigates come in, that coast would be left wholly destitute of guard, most of the ships of the squadron being only for the summer's guard; but if they come no further than Harwich, they are still near their place of employment. Mr. Pitt writes me that the Leopard will be ready to sail hither the middle of this week. The Bonadventure and Happy Entrance are both graved; the former is taking in her victuals, and the latter ready for hers. Let them be speeded, and all expedition used for fitting out of the rest of the winter guard as they come in. [11 page.] Oct. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lieut.-Col. Goffe to see a guard-house built at Whitehall. 3. Lieut. Stephen Rose, who commanded the men that destroyed the Antelope, to have a gratuity of 501., whereof 40s. is to be in a gold medal; Jas. Parker, volunteer, and Thos. Tulley, corporal, 101. each, 20s. in a medal; Thos. Young, Thos. Cowdery, Rich. Knight, Barthol. Ferdinando, Jno. Mumford, Edw. Giffin, Thos. Sexton, Robt. Garret, Robt. Bennet, 51. each; payable out of the tenths, and a warrant to be issued to the collectors of prize goods to pay the money, and provide the medals. 4. Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Col. Wauton, Col. Purefoy, and Messrs. Robinson and Scott, to be a committee to consider the treaty between the Danes and Hollanders, concerning the trade of the Sound, as also the state of the trade of England in all parts of the world. 5. Mr. Frost to prepare a report for the House, on Mr. Strickland's negotiation in Holland. 6. Also a letter to Strickland, in answer to his. 7. Recruits of horse, as well of foot, to be sent to the regiments in Ireland. 8. The number of recruits, and manner of raising and conduct, referred to the committee that treats with the officers of the army, and to the Irish Committee. 9. Mr. Attorney, who is recorder of Bristol, to have so much of the relation sent from Bristol concerning the apprehending of the company of thieves and coiners, as concerns those parts, that he may STATE PAPERS. 869 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) take care that commissions of oyer and terminer may issue for bringing them to a speedy trial. 10. Sir Win. Masham, and Messrs. Purefoy, Jones, and Scott, to consider how Mr. Gifford may be employed in discovering priests, Jesuits, thieves, and robbers; and how, out of the 1001. in gold discovered by him, satisfaction may be made to him for his pains. [l. 63, pp. 191, 192.] Oct 29. Council of State to the Contractors for Sale of the King's Goods. Whitehall. The particulars of the late King's goods that are endorsed may be delivered to Rich. Scutt, who looks to the rooms in Whitehall that are used by us; the goods are to be for our use, as a part of the 10,0001. worth appointed to be reserved by our direction. [I. 94, p. 507.] Oct. 29. 44. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The Admiralty Whitehall. Committee wish me to remind you of the engagement to be subscribed by all the officers, workmen, and labourers of the Navy, and ask if you should not make two rolls, for the captains, officers, and company of every ship, and if the common men should not set down their places of abode, with their names. I send some of the engagements, with the instructions. [1 page.] Oct. 30. Order in Parliament that the Council of State prepare a letter of thanks to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and the officers of the army, and taking notice of what has been already done for his supplies; the Speaker to sign the same. Oct. 30. Order in Parliament that 1001. be given to Capt. Wm. Rabysha, for bringing letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; the Council of State to see that the same is paid. Oct. 30. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider that part of the Lord Lieutenant's letter touching the transplanting of several families to Wexford. [I. 87, pp. 98, 99.] Oct. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The contract of the Irish Committee with Richard Thorowgood, for 16,000 shirts, approved. 2. Also the contract with Jno. Harvey and Thos. Hayes, for 16,000 pairs of stockings. 3. Also that with Jas. Graves, Theodore Reynolds, and others, for 16,000 pairs of shoes. 5. Capt. Lowe, sent over from Col. Venables for a recruit for his regiment, to have 200 men out of the 5,000 ordered to be raised as recruits for the army in Ireland, to be delivered at Chester or Liverpool. 6. Sir Hen. Vane to report to the House the paper concerning Mr. Strickland's negotiation. 7. The business of the ship referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to peruse Mr. Strickland's letters concerning her, and if they find no cause for her detention, to give order for her release. 35077. A A 370 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. To request the House that the test lately ordered to several persons in England may be subscribed by merchants and sailors here or abroad, who trade to foreign parts. 10. Rich. Hunt, prisoner at Jersey, to be exchanged for Lieut. Gage, a prisoner in Newgate, and Col. Popham to see the exchange perfected. 12. Jno. Million, gunner, and Wm. Wood, cook of the Increase frigate, to have 101. each, for their losses and sufferings through being taken prisoners by the enemy; and the Navy Commissioners to consider in what way the men may be employed. 13. The business of suppressing thieves and robbers to be considered next Friday, when the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, the Lords Chief Justices, and Lord Chief Baron are to attend. 15. To intimate to the Attorney-General that the commission of oyer and terminer should be adjourned, and not discontinued. 16. To report to Parliament that Mr. Strickland-having delivered his credentials from the Parliament to the States-General and Provincial, and demanded audience, and being long delayed upon pretence they had no order, and the same being signified to the Council of State,-had order to return. This he signified to the States Provincial of Holland who, judging it a matter of weight, resolved that all endeavours should be used by them with the general States, that he might be received and have audience, in such manner as is given to the ministers of other Kings and commonwealths; and that if they could not prevail, a protest should be made against those that should hinder, and they would give notice thereof to the several provinces, and desire them to make reparation, if anything should fall out of what was expressed in their protestation, by his not being received. If he should not be received, they would deliberate what answer they would give him. This resolution was taken by them on 9 Sept., and the next day exhibited and read in the assembly of the States-General, which producing no other effect but delay, on the 24th of Sept., the protest, whereof follows a translation, was read in the Assembly, and registered in the register book of the States-General, by the States of Holland.1 17. Certain reports from the Irish Committee, approved. [See warrants.] [L. 63, pp. 194-203.] Oct. 30. Council of State to Sir Hardress Waller. Rich. Ford, who has WhitehalL lived at Rotterdam, a most desperate malignant, has come to Exeter or the West parts, and it is believed is about some design of special mischief for Charles Stuart, being a principal man in all their councils, a man of parts, and of special abilities to do mischief. He has compounded at Goldsmiths' Hall for a very inconsiderable sum, and for that reason, cannot be taken upon any of his old accounts; yet we desire you to appoint some to have a special eye upon him, so as to 1 This document and several others relating to Strickland's negotiations are omitted, as belonging to the Foreign Calendar. -Ed. -STATE PAPERS. 871 1649. VOL. II. watch his conversation and actions; if he be found to be designing or promoting new troubles, let him be secured. His business may' be' to promote some secret contributions, or to practise with some garrison. We have often debated a reply to your letters as to the militia, but. the Act requiring alteration has retarded it. [I. 94,p. 508.] Oct. 30. Council of State to the Governors of Portsmouth.' We wrote you Whitehall. to stay three colliers on their return from Ireland, for transport of 500 soldiers to Guernsey. As the, soldiers are now to go from Weymouth, you are to cause the ships to 'go there and receive the men, who are under Lieut.-Col. Ashfield, and' transport them to Guernsey. [I. 94, p. 509.] Oct. 30. Council of State to Sir Wm. Rowe, and Messrs. Smith, Mathewes, Whitehall. and Sheffield. Having appointed [you] a committee to examine into the foul riot at Walthamstow, you are to certify us of the whole proceedings, that we may better know how to further proceed therein. [I 94, p. 509.] Oct. 31. Order in Parliament that the engagement of fidelity to the present Government be subscribed by all governors, assistants, and members of companies trading to foreign parts, and by their secretaries and officers, and by all merchants and factors of this nation now trading to foreign parts, and their agnUts at home and abroad; and that the Council of State take care that the same be done accordingly, and require an account thereof, and of such as shall refuse or neglect to do the same, according to the direction given to them in other places. Oct. 31. Order in Parliament that the Council of State prepare a letter of thanks to Mr. Strickland, for his great care and faithful service in his public employment, and that the Speaker sign the same. Oct. 31. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take especial care for the effectual prosecution of Mr. Strickland's business, as reported to the House from the Council of State by Sir H. Vane, jun. [I. 87, pp. 99, 100.] Oct. 31. 45. Order in Parliament, that two-thirds of the estates of papists and recusants, as well in their possession as in the possession of any in trust for them, be sequestered, notwithstanding any pretence of mortgage, judgment, or execution thereupon, had or done to defraud the commonwealth. [Also G. 9, p. 4.] Oct. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. To report to the House that there was 7291. 12s. 4d. borrowed for the use of Hull garrison, of which 2291. 13s. 4d. still remains due, which should be paid, it having been advanced for the support of a garrison of so much importance. 5. The Admiralty Committee to think of a fit exchange for Jno. Leverick, master of a ship of Ipswich, now prisoner at Dunkirk, for A A 2 372 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Oct. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Capt. Sleigh or any other, but Capt. Fras. Fawther should not be admitted to exchange. 6. Mr. Holden to be examined about the business between Col. Olive and Capt. Thelwall on Friday; and after that, the business of bailing Church and Deakins to be considered. 7. The gallery (at Whitehall) to be repaired, and locks and keys made for the doors. *8. The surveyor of Works to make repairs in Whitehall, as directed by Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Holland, and Col. Jones, the committee appointed for that purpose. 9. The stationers to have the sheets of the Bible that were seized coming from Scotland restored, they agreeing with the customs' officers that seized them. 10. Warrant to be issued to the treasurers for the 20,0001. a month, to pay to the gentlemen of Ireland mentioned in the list given to Council, the sums put against their names by Sir Wm. Persons, Sir Gerard Lowther, Sir Paul Davis, and Col. Hill. El. 63, pp. 207-209.] Oct. 31. Council of State to the Committee for Regulation of the Navy Whitehall. and Customs. We recommend the enclosed petition of Thos. Marriot, mariner, for the place of surveying and taking account of the provisions prepared at the slaughter-house, for victualling the Navy, which is not at our disposal, but in the power of your committee. [I. 94, p. 309.] Oct. 31. Council of State to the Army Committee. We formerly ordered Whitehall. 35,0001. for a fortnight's pay for the army, out of the first moneys coming in upon the receipts at Goldsmiths' Hall, disposable by us, but the money has not come in, and the army have not been discharged their quarters; as the treasurers-at-war have not so much in cash upon any assessment for the army, you are to order them to advance 20,0001. for its present supply at 8 per cent., and reimburse themselves out of the said receipts of 35,0001., or the first money received by them for the use of the army. [I. 94, p. 510.] Oct. 31. Council of State to the Sheriffs of Counties. Enclosed are the Whitehall. printed orders and notes of Parliament of 11 and 12 October, concerning an engagement to be entered into by the persons therein mentioned; also some instructions which you are to observe in putting the said votes and orders in execution. Although the time formerly appointed has elapsed, you are to proceed to take and return the said engagement with all speed, that it may be returned to the House with the rest. [I. 94, p. 510.] Oct. 31. 46. Account of the sizes and prices of long boats, pinnaces, and skiffs, built by John Clarke of Blackwall, and his predecessors, for the Navy, from 1630 to 1648; being from 7s. to 17s. 8d. per foot. [a page.] Oct. 47. Certificate by Wm. Riley, Norroy King at Arms, that Thomas Baker, of Swaney, county Salop, high sheriff and justice of the STATE PAPERS. 373 1649. VOL. III. peace, descended from the ancient family of the Bakers, county Kent, may bear the arms and crest following-azure; on a cheveron, or, three cinque foils, gules, between as many swans' necks, erased of the second; and for his crest, on a helm and wreath of his colours, an arm and hand, proper, issuing out of a wreath of laurel, holding a swan's neck erased, or, mantled gules, doubled argent. [Draft, 2 pages.] Nov. 2. 48. Order in Parliament, on the report from the Committee at Goldsmiths' Hall, that it be referred to them to consider the cases of Lord Deincourt, the Earl of Chesterfield, and Jno. Scroope, and any other cases before them, as to how the fines and compositions of delinquents, and the penalties incurred by non-payment may be raised and brought in, for the benefit of the commonwealth, either by sale of their lands and woods, or by leasing or otherwise. Also to examine the business touching the estate made over by Parliament for raising 50,0001. for Ireland, and what charge there is now upon it, and how the profits have been employed, and may be best disposed of for the future. Also to make an estimate what may arise out of that revenue for the pay of the army, in order to abate the assessments; and to meet to-morrow at 8 a.m., and prepare a report to be made thereon on Tuesday next. That Sir Jno. Danvers, Thomas Wroth, and Michael Livesey, Colonels Ludlow and Feilder, Alderman Pennington, and Messrs. Robinson, Millington, Cawley, Moyle, Miles Corbett, H. Neville, and Thos. Challoner, be added to that committee, and that after next Tuesday, they adjourn to the rooms where the House of Lords usually sat. [A 1so G. 9, pp. 4, 5.] Nov. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Holland added to the committee to confer with the army officers, and the letters from Guernsey referred to them. 2a. The business of thieves and robbers to be considered next Monday. 3. Mr. Strickland's instructions approved and sent. 4. Col. Popham's letter referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to give order as to the pirates hbout the Canaries. 5. Messrs. King and Andrew Wanley to be viewers of the clothes to be supplied by Mr. Downes for Ireland, and certify thereon. 6, 7. Thos. Goodwin to be the other minister to attend the Council, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to inform him thereof. 8. Notice to be given to Messrs. Sterry and Goodwin that the sermons at Whitehall are to begin on Sunday week. 9. Messrs. Goodwin and Sterry to have lodgings in Whitehall, and the Whitehall Committee to give order therefor. 10. The same committee to appoint fit officers for keeping the chapel and privy lodgings, and use the best frugality they can. 12. Notice to be given to the Mint officers that the Pix box is not to be removed out of the Tower, until further order. 374 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. The two Lords Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron, Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Mr. Holland, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Bond to be a committee to confer with the Mint and Exchequer officers concerning the trial of the Pix; to meet next Monday at Whitehall, and Sir Robert Harley, the now Warden, the late Comptroller and Assay Master, the Secondary of the Exchequer and his Deputy, the Remembrancers, and Deputy Chamberlains to be present. 14. Messrs. Goodwin and Sterry to have 2001. a year each, as ministers to the Council. 15. Notice to be sent to the jury for trial of the Pix that they need not attend the summons sent to them, as it is postponed. 16. Sir Hen. Mildmay to report the petition of the town of Southampton to the House. 17. The Whitehall Committee to make provision for the accommodation of Lord Commissioner Whitelock at Whitehall. 20. The examination of Mr. Holden to be a part of the report to be made to the House concerning Mr. Clive. 22. The Governor of Weymouth, Col. Heane, to give in a bill of expenses, for keeping the prisoners taken in the conspiracy of Gardner against Portland. 23. To write the treasurers-at-war to add to the Irish establishment the entertainment for two apothecaries and their mates. 24. Col. Jas. Heane's petition to be reported to the House, as also the examinations of the prisoners taken by him, and his desires concerning Thornhill and Mortimer, prisoners at Weymouth. 25. The contract annexed, made. by Mr. Downes with the Irish Committee,-for 15,000 yards of broad-cloth for the horsemen in Ireland, at 11s. 3d. a yard, half to be paid from the Excise and half from the weekly assessments for Ireland,-approved. [I. 63, pp. 210-215.] Nov. 2. Council of State to the Treasurers-at-War. Having received Whitehall. letters from Guernsey which are to be considered, you are to forbear making any payment upon our warrant granted to Lieut.-Col. Ashfield for carrying forces there until further order; in case you have already made any payments to him, you are to certify the sum received by him. [I. 94, p. 512.] Nov. 2. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order upon the petition and papers of Fras. Simpson and Hen. Tiddiman, late and present serjeants of the Admiralty for the Cinque Ports, —Simpson not having made any accounts, and Tiddiman having many prisoners of concernment under his charge, which require his speedy return to Dover,-that as time will not at present admit of a full hearing of the difference between them, Tiddiman is to hasten back, and Simpson to make a perfect account of all the wrecks, droits, and other perquisites that came to his hands, and present it to the committee, who will then consider the whole matter. [I. 123, p. 128.] STATE PAPERS. 37t 1649. - VOL. III. 49. Reference of the petition of John Elmhnore and other mariners, for extraordinary pay, to the Navy Commissioners, who are to certify the usual custom of entering midshipmen, and the necessity of such employment. [1 page.] Nov. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To recommend to the committee which confers with the army officers to take care (in regard of some differences in Guernsey) to send over some person to command the forces now going thither who is not concerned therein; the petition and remonstrance sent from Guernsey referred to the said committee. 2. The master of the ship that carried the recruits to Dublin, instead of to Carlingford, summoned to answer for breach of order. 6. The commander sent to Guernsey in place of Lieut.-Col. Ashfield to obey the same orders, and the 1,0001. paid to Ashfield to be transferred to him. 7. To write the Guernsey Commissioners to perfect their examinations of the state of the island. 8. The person who commands the forces going to Guernsey to be Governor pro tern. upon his arrival, and Col. Russell, the present Governor to come away. 10. The petition from Kent concerning the fishing grounds there referred to the Admiralty Committee; they are to appoint commissioners to take cognizance of the business, who are to be commissioned from the Council for that purpose. [I. 63, pp. 217, 218.] Nov. 3. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker of the petition of Rich. Golder, on behalf of divers merchants of Boulogne; as also Col. Popham's letter, and the certificate from the collectors for prize goods. [I. 123, p. 128.] Nov. 3. Admiralty Committee to Col. Popham. In pursuance of the enclosed reference to us from the Council of State, touching the exchange of Jno. Leverick, master of a ship of Ipswich, taken by some of the rovers of Dunkirk, and carried prisoner to Jersey, we wish you to write to the Governor of Jersey, and to propose Capt. Sleigh, now a prisoner at Ipswich, who much desires to be exchanged. [I. 123,p.129.] 1649? Nov. 4? 50. Thos. Elford to his brother, John Eaton, minister of the Gospel, Bridport. That a stop may be put to a growing mischief, I sent to some a copy of a remonstrance which is of dangerous concern. The chief agents are ringleaders of the canting levelling crew, Herbery and others, who, preaching up and down, prosecute their design. They intend to present it to the Generals, but it should be nipped in the bud. Pray send it at once to Col. Sydenham; I do not know his address. If these sparks are not quenched, we shall see all in a flame again. Be secret, and ask Col. Sydenham to be so; but he is wise, and knows to whom to impart it. Write me if I can serve you; my address is at Mr. Middleton's, Taunton. [I page; see Council of State to the Leicester Committee, Nov. 5.] -376 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To send M. Augier the petition of the merchants of London and Bristol trading to Marseilles, and desire him to assist them against the pretended consul[ate?] of Codgell the Scot, by which he endeavours to drag money from the merchants. 3. The Committee for Foreign Agencies to consider as to sending an agent to Switzerland, and what former alliances have existed between England and the Swiss. 5. All the orders of Council as to the commitment of Lieut.-Col. Lilburne to be ready by to-morrow, and all the orders of the House sent for, as also the judges who were commissioners at his trial, and the Attorney-General. 6. The Irish Committee to consider how some families may be sent to Wexford, as also to send to some of the adventurers for lands in Ireland, and consult with them thereon. 7. Lord Commissioner Whitelock and Lord Chief Baron Wylde to look into all orders concerning the trial of the Pix, and prepare what is fit to be offered to the House, both for alteration of the oath and otherwise, and to do it speedily, as the proceedings of the Mint depend thereupon. 11. The letters and papers from Guernsey referred to the committee for that place. 12. Thomas Church not to have the warrant for his discharge until he has paid the charges and fees of the serjeant's man, and those of the keeper of Peterhouse. 13. Mr. Holden to be paid for the post horse he lost in his journey to Salop, when he went to bring up those who broke Capt. Lumley Thelwall's troop. [I. 63, pp. 221-223.] Nov. 5. Council of State to the Committee of Leicester. The guns reWhitehall. maining at Leicester belonging to the commonwealth being wanted elsewhere, you are to cause them and their carriages, &c. to be sent to Nottingham, whence they will be sent to Hull by water, to be disposed of as we shall direct. [I. 94, p. 512.] Nov. 5. Council of State to the Committee of Norfolk. We know not Whitehall. whether the petition of Rich. Smithson, prisoner at Norwich, be true, and therefore refer it to you. If true, his punishment suffices for his faults, and you are to dismiss him, after binding him to appearance when required, and not to act against Government, he subscribing the test. [I. 94, p. 613.] Nov. 5. Council of State to the Lord General. Upon considering some Whitehall., letters received from Guernsey of the present state of things there, we wish Lieut.-Col. Ashfield to be spared, in respect of his alliance with the Governor, and desire you to appoint Col. Cox, or some other fit person to command those forces, and signify the same to us, that warrants and dispatches may be made for him, as formerly for Lieut.-Col. Ashfield. [I. 94, p. 514.] STATE PAPERS. 377 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 5. Council of State to the Committee at Leicester. If what is Whitehall. suggested in the enclosed petition is true, we are much dissatisfied, and cannot conceive that any committee has power to appoint any such disputations as are mentioned therein. We know their nature tends only to the increase of animosity, as experience has in this particular shown you, to the breach of the public peace, which all those who have any public trust ought to use diligence to preserve, especially in such times as these, wherein the common enemy is watchful to make advantage of every disturbance, from whatever cause. We know well this Council has given no encouragement to such proceedings, nor do we know any ordinance of Parliament on pretence whereof the things complained of against you in this petition can be justified. Certify the whole state of fact, from the cause of the disputation, to the commitment of the prisoners, so that if it differs from the information of the petition, we may examine further, and put an end to an ill-begun business.-P.S. Since writing the above, we have received your letter, but find nothing proved therein as to the point of Levelling, to which our letter refers. [I. 94, p. 515.] Nov. 5. Council of State to the Committee at Haberdashers' Hall. The Whitehall. enclosed papers, with the petition of Anne Loney, were presented to us, and conceiving that they might be made advantage of, to the profit of the commonwealth, and encouragement to the discoverer, we have sent them to you, and recommend you to make such use of the information as you think fit. [1. 94, p. 316.] Nov. 5. Council of State to Col. Popham. We have been moved by some Whitehall. friends of Mrs. Puckering, lately stolen from Greenwich, and carried violently into Flanders, that a ship might be sent to Nieuport, to receive her on board, and bring her for England; you are therefore to order a ship of considerable force (as there is a party there that will endeavour to engage the pickeroons thereabouts to rescue her) to go to Nieuport in Flanders, and there receive her and her company, and carefully bring her over for England; the captain must give her and her company the best accommodation the ship will afford. [I. 94, p. 517.] Nov. 5. Council of State to the Governor of Portsmouth. You are to take Whitehall. as many ships now there as will transport 500 men to Guernsey, and give them orders to victual and go to Weymouth to take in these men, and receive orders from Col. Cox. You are to put on board all such ammunition, &c. for that service as is to be shipped from Portsmouth. [L. 94, p. 517.] Nov. 5. Council of State to Mr. Walley. You are to deliver the enclosed Whitehall. warrant to Win. Seddon, and notice the time thereof, and if he does not appear at the time limited, let a messenger be sent to take him into custody, and bring him up, as we shall not let pass such disobedience. We have sent you another warrant for taking up shipping. [I. 94, p. 518.].... * * * *: * ~* 878 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. m. Nov. 5. Council of State to the Governor of Wallingford. Wanting Whitehall. ordnance for a place of special concernment, that we may know how and whence to furnish it, we desire you to inform us what guns there are in Wallingford Castle, both those belonging to the train of the Lord General, those you judge necessary for the defence of the place, and such others as have been brought thither from other places, and lie at present in the magazine, with their carriages, &c., that we may give order for the removal of such as we may judge fit. [I. 94, p. 518.] Nov. 5. Council of State to Lieut.-Gen. Hammond. To the same effect. Whitehall. [I. 94, p. 516.] Nov. 5. Council of State to Col. Blake. We formerly gave a warrant to Whitehall. Richard Bradshaw, then mayor of Chester, to send a ship with some goods to Munster, for the recovery of a ship that had been taken from him by the Irish, and carried thither, and are informed that such ship, on her return, has been taken by some under your command. If the ship has done nothing but in pursuance of that warrant, you are to dismiss her to prosecute her voyage. [I. 94, p. 519.] Nov. 5. 51. Reference by the Admiralty Committee of the petition of Capt. Robt. Moulton to the Navy Commissioners. [Also I. 123, p. 129.] Nov. 5. 52. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Touching the complaint against the Henrietta pinnace, and the contract made by you with Jas. Coppin for the hire of his ketch, to be"employed as a man-of-war between Dover, Sandwich, Margate, and Tilbury Hope, for the guard of that part of the river from pirates, and convoying of vessels trading to London, we desire to know whether this ketch is intended as part of the winter guard, or in place of the Henrietta. [Also I. 123, p. 129.] Nov. 5. 53. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. Taylor wrote me that he and Capt. Wheeler have brought their ships, being both of the winter guard, to Portsmouth, by order of the generals. Pray order Col. Willoughby and the officers there to speed them forth again. [l page.] Nov. 5. 54. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. I am comWhitehall. manded to send you a copy of Col. Deane's letter, that you may better understand bow the ships on the Irish coast are employed; you are to command Capt. Cox to hasten forth the ship under his command, as Col. Popham desires he should join him in the Downs with all speed. [I page.] Enclosing, 54. I. Col. Rich. Deane to the Council of State. Divers of our frigates and ships that are for the winter guard are gone or going in for Portsmouth. Pray command the Navy Commissioners to hasten them out, or your service will suffer. Those that we have out with us are the Phoenix, STATE PAPERS. 379 1649. VOL. II. Lion, Nonsuch, Guinea frigate, Nicodemus, Concord, and Garland. We shall endeavour to keep all out except the latter, until we have some of our winter guard returned. Mly partner Blake is on the coast of Mzunster, with the Guinea frigate and Nonsuch; the Satisfaction and Nicodemus tend the army; the Hector is at Plymouth, fetching them bread, and the Concord is here, also laden with bread for the army; I am sending her away with the Garland for WeXford. We keep the Lion here for the safety of this place, now the great rendezvous for all vessels for Ireland. I have sent the Phcenix to Plymouth, to change the beer that was brewed there, and which for the most part stinks, and have given order to the victualler to put two months' more provisions on board her, which will complete her until after Christmas; for Ifear we shall want ships for the West Coast and Ireland, if they all stay as long as Capt. Ball before they be set out. I enclose a list of vessels now in Portsmouth to befitted, or coming in with the first wind.-Milford Haven, 27 Oct. 1649. [1 page.] 54. II. List of three ships now in, and of three others that will shortly be in Portsmouth, to be fitted for the winter guard; ' t*. ~;also the disposition of seven other ships, named. [i page.] Not. 6. Order in Parliament that the Council of State see that a ship lies about Scilly, to protect the merchants and trade from mischief by pirates. [I. 87, p. 101.] Nov 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Cox to be employed to Guernsey in the place of Lieut.Col. Ashfield, and continue there as governor while the other is in town. 2. 3s. 6d. a day to be added to one of the captains, to do the duty of the major. 3. Col. Cox to have 20s. a day added to his pay of colonel, for so long as he shall continue to be governor of Guernsey. 6. The business of letters of marque, to be granted to merchants trading to France, to be considered next Saturday. 8. The letter from the Mayor of Plymouth, with the informations enclosed, referred to the Admiralty Committee; the generals 2at sea to have notice thereof. 11. To write the justices of Anglesea, thanking them for seizing such as expressed disaffection to the State; such persons to be bound over to appear at the next sessions, where they are to be proceeded against according to law. 12. The business of the fishermen of Kent referred to the Admiralty Committee. 15. 201. to be paid to the waterman who discovered Lord Capel, and he to be recommended to the Admiralty Committee for employment. [1. 63, pp. 226-228.] 380 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 6. Council of State to Cols. Popham and Deane. Hearing of the Whitehall. depredations done by the pirates about Scilly, to the prejudice of.the merchants, we desire you to order what shipping you can to go that way to prevent it. The time approaches for the return of merchant ships, who will be in great danger by them about the entrance to the channel; and as many of the ships designed for the winter's guard are yet in the summer's service, we desire they may be speedily sent in, that they may be paid off and set out again, as at this time of the year, a convoy is so necessary for preservation of the merchants, and for maintenance of the public reputation. [I. 94, pp. 520, 521.] Nov. 6. Council of State to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey. Thanks for your letter Whitehall. concerning endeavours to defraud the commonwealth by pretended purchases of Papists' lands; but as it is very general, we cannot use it for prevention of what you inform against, and desire you to give us more particular information of places, persons, &c. to enable us to give a clear account of it to the House, so that some course may be taken to prevent the fraud. [I. 94, p. 521.] Nov. 6. Council of State to the Lord General. There are certain recruits Whitehall, to be raised for Ireland, and for their better regulation, we have given a commission to Col. Pride to be their commander-in-chief, that he may keep the soldiers together, and preserve the country from violence. We desire you to grant him a commission for martial law, the better to enable himn to keep good order and discipline among the soldiers, in their marching and embarking. [I. 94, p. 522.] Nov. 6. 55. Sir Kenelm Digby to Lord [Conway]. Now that the Protestant Calais. Church is grown invisible again, I cannot hear with patience the doctrine of imputative righteousness. Pray allow me to believe not your justice but your mdrcy to me, and to profess myself your most obliged. Those innocent recreations you mention, of tabors and pipes, and dancing ladies, and convenient country houses, shady walks and close arbours, make me sigh to be again a spectator of them, and to be again in little England, where time slides more gently away than in any part of the world. Quando sia mai, ch' a rivederti io torni? Instead of your smiling English sky, I am here weatherbeaten with winter storms; for your smooth well-natured ladies, we see nothing but rough-hided savage sea calves; for your delicious wine and curious food, our diet is red puddle beer,-made of brackish water, and wood-dried malt,-the flesh of seals, porpoises, &c. dressed with whale oil, and our bread is made of tainted rye, fished out of wrecked Holland hulks cast away upon these sands. All our mirth is made by Mr. Griffin's daily extravagancies. He has put the governor upon digging in the citadel for a million of gold, hid there by the English at their departure. The other day, he invited all the English sailors here to a feast, where his chief entertainment was to read them his letters to Lord Windsor; they showed their weariness by rising to be gone before he had STATE PAPERS. 381 1649. X VOL. III. half done; whereupon he quarrelled with them, but they Were too many and too boisterous for him. His English maid that waits upon him salved all up. If he should hear I am so bold with him, he would be bolder with me, so pray sacrifice my letter to Vulcan, or else woe be to me. Send your letter for me to my servant John Lee, at Gresham College, or to the post house, directed A Monsieur le Chevalier Digby, a Calais; it will find me, if no curious overseer of the packets at the post break it open for the superscription's sake. But I hope I am now thought so innocent that neither my commerce will be suspected, nor my person interdicted. I desire liberty of return, for no one thing in the world more than to have the comfort of waiting continually upon you. [3 pages.] Nov. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. To write Sir Robert King to know out of what treasury Capt. Norwood is paid, that course may be taken for defalcation of what he left unpaid of his quarters at Liverpool. 3. The Admiralty Committee to consider how a frigate may be appointed to be upon the coasts of Lancashire and North Wales, according to the desire of Col. Birch, to prevent the piracy committed upon [vessels on] the coast, which are thence carried into the Isle of Man and there sold. 4. Transcripts to be made of all the orders both of the Council and of the House, concerning Col. Lilburne, by to-morrow, that it may be the first business considered and reported to the House. 6. The instructions for Col. Pride, in carrying over the recruits to Ireland, approved. 7. Sir Wm. Constable, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, and Messrs. Scott and Robinson to be a committee to examine the Earl of Dumfries. 8. That for raising recruits of horse for the service, the Lord General consider whether, without much inconvenience to the army, 600 or 800 horse may not be spared from the army, for the service of Ireland. 9. New summonses to be sent to the officers of the Mint who were formerly ordered to attend, and warrant issued for a jury for trial of the Pix, on Friday next, at the Star Chamber. 11. The petition of Ambrose Garbrand to be sent to Col. Blount, and if he finds the statement true, he is to bind over the parties to the next assizes, as also prosecutors and witnesses, so that the offenders may be proceeded against. 12. The petition and papers of Daniel Hutchinson recommended to the Navy Committee, to take care that the money is paid him, according to the order of the House. 13. The same committee to consider how Mr. Walley may be paid for victualling Capt. Clerke, when he was to go as convoy to Ulster. 14. The petition of Henry Cooper, of Col. Ingoldsby's regiment, referred to the committee who confer with the army officers. 15. The petitions of Robert Bradley, Howard, and - Seamore, as also the petitions of seamen taken prisoners in the 382 8 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) service, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are empowered to relieve such seamen, but not to exceed 501.; and when that sum is expended, to report particulars. 16. The serjeant to confer with Mr. Ellis, who belongs to Sir Jno. Worsenholm, as to his claim to the goods of Elizabeth Alkin. 17. Col. Wauton and Sir Arthur Hesilrigge added to the Ordnance Committee. [I. 63, pp. 229-231.] Nov. 7. Council of State to the Lord General. As Col. Cox is to cornWhitehall. mand the 500 men that are to go to Guernsey, and to command there as governor in the absence of the present one, we have ordered all necessary dispatches for him, and desire you to give him a commission accordingly. [I. 94, p. 520.] Nov. 7. Council of State to the Army Committee. There are five cornWhitehall. panies of Col. Cox's regiment appointed for Guernsey, which were formerly but 80 in a company, but which, for this service, ought to be made up to 100. We signify this to you in order for their pay; as a commissary of victuals has to be appointed, he should be paid 5s. a day; Col. Cox, who is to have the command, 20s. a day, above the pay of colonel; the captain in command as major 3s. 6d. a day above the pay of a captain; and the engineer, who is a lieutenant, 2s. 6d. more than a lieutenant's pay. [I. 94, p. 522.] Nov. 7. Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. Divers merchants trading to Spain, &c. are expecting ships in from Spain, Canaries, and the Straits, and are informed that Rupert and Plunket are lying, with several men-of-war, about the Land's End, to take and destroy them. To secure these ships and the merchant trade in general, you should appoint a strong guard of ships to ply to and from the Land's End, with orders to look out for pirates; tell us what orders you make herein, that we may give an account to the Council of State. We have received the enclosed certificate touching the shallops the State employs for the guard of Guernsey; as you have been there, you can better judge whether they are fit to be continued. We have also received a petition complaining that several small vessels have been lately taken by pirates, between Sandwich and the Hope, and referred it to the Navy Commissioners, who certify the necessity of the speedy setting out a small vessel for the guard of those parts, and recommend a Sandwich ketch for that service. We enclose copies of their letters, and upon receiving your opinion therein, we will proceed. [I. 123, p. 130.] Nov. 7. 56. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. I have reSt. George, ceived yours of the 29th ult., intimating the contracts made by you Downs. with persons at Chatham, Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Yarmouth, for this winter and the ensuing summer's guard, and have given directions to the several ships employed near those places, for their taking in their victuals accordingly. I have here certain remains of victuals STATE PAPERS. 883 1649. VoL. IIL paid for and undisposed of, part of the two months' provision made by me here, which, with a few things wanting, will make two months' victuals for a third-rate ship. The State should not lose the victuals, which are paid for and in good condition. If you appoint Simon Blackmore purser, in regard they are in his custody, to take them into the Happy Entrance, and supply what shall be wanting, it will be so much saved to the State, for I received a letter from Col. Deane, intimating that no more ships should come further eastward than Portsmouth, so that there will be no more ships here to take off those provisions. There are likewise 222 men's victuals paid for and undisposed of in Thomas King's hands of Yarmouth, which I have not ships to take off, as the Fellowship was victualled by you for extraordinary employment to Ireland, and the Jonas and some others, which I had contracted with him to victual, came in contrary to order, without taking in any victuals. Pray give King notice in time, to provide so many men's victuals the less out of the contracts you have made with him, which I doubt not but he will be willing to do, in regard your contract with him is less by a farthing a head per day than mine was, and hlie has received all his money from me already. I have sent in the Unicorn to Chatham to be paid off, her victuals having expired. [1 pages.] Nov. 8. 57. Petition of Hen. Waley and Wm. Loveless, quartermasters, and other officers of the Magdalen, under Capt. Hosier, to the Council of State, for their gratis money. Have served the State during all these troubles, and are men of known integrity, but have not received their gratis money as others. [- page.] Nov. 8. Reference thereon to the Admiralty Committee. [1. 63, p. 233, No. 6.] Nov. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Robert Maunsell, porter at the gate into St. James's Park, to be continued in his place until further order. 2. All the members of the Council that have lodgings at Whitehall to have hangings and accommodation, out of the 10,0001. worth of goods to be reserved for use of the State, and particular warrants to be issued accordingly. 3. The Earl of Pembroke added to the committee for providing accommodation in Whitehall for members of the Council. 7. The letter from Mr. Wall and Mr. Frith from Guernsey, the proposals of Mr. Haviland, and the petition of the inhabitants of Guernsey, referred to the committee who formerly had the business of Guernsey. 8. The Earl of Pembroke and Col. Popham added to the committee for suppressing thieves and robbers. 9. Alderman Pennington and Messrs. Hutchinson, Heveningham, and Holland to be a committee to examine the petition of James Noel, concerning the advantages to be made in the sale of the King's goods. 11. The draft of the Act for disposing of the commands of the Parliament and Council to all counties, in pursuance of the order 384 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) of the House of 18 Aug. last, to be reported to the House by Lord Commissioner Whitelock. 14. Wm. Rowe, prisoner in Dover Castle, to be discharged upon entering into the engagement. 15. The business of the Mercury referred to the Admiralty Committee, and the papers from Mr. Strickland to be sent to them. 16. Mr. Wilson, prisoner in Peterhouse, to be examined by Col. Martin, Col. Jones, and Mr. Scott. [I. 63, pp. 233-235.] Nov. 8. Council of State to the Navy Committee. By the enclosed Whitehall. petition of Daniel Hutchinson, alderman of Dublin, and his account subscribed by Sir Geo. Ayscue, we understand that victuals to the value of 2,0381. 12s. 8d. have been supplied by him to the State's ships, while in that harbour, for repayment of which, he, according to an order of the House, drew bills here payable to Anth. Terense, of London, merchant, which are unsatisfied. Let some speedy course be taken for satisfying the debt. [I. 94, p. 524.] Nov. 8. R. Coytmor to Sir Mich. Livesey. A commission is to be issued from the Admiralty Court, for determining the difference between the fishermen of Milton, Rochester, &c., and the commissioners are to meet this day week at Milton, and the commission to determine the 15th inst. The committee entreats you to write to the fishermen living in those parts, that there be no disturbance amongst them, and that they forbear taking up any oysters in the grounds that are in difference between them, until you and the rest of the commissioners meet. [I. 123, p. 131.] Nov. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Wm. Masham, and Dennis Bond added to the committee for Irish affairs. 3. The Irish Committee to write a recommendatory letter to the Lord Lieutenant, in behalf of Mr. Howard, son of Lord Edw. Howard, going to Ireland. 5. The charge of the dinner of the jury, and the clerk's fees for trial of the Pix, to be paid by the warden of the Mint out of the money of the Pix. 6. Mr. Frost to pay 401. to the Scoutmaster-General and Lieut.Col. Kelsey, for satisfying their charges in a journey taken by special direction for the Council. 7. To write to tell Sir Hardress Waller the order given for the guard of the Land's End, and to empower him to make exchanges for such of our men as are prisoners at Scilly with any who are prisoners with him, and to send the overplus who cannot be exchanged to Barbadoes, if any merchants will take them. 8. Lieut.-Col. Clerke, prisoner in Newgate, to be discharged, upon signing the test, and finding security for good behaviour. 9. Col. Popham to hasten away the 500 men for Guernsey, and go to Portsmouth for that purpose. STATE PAPERS. 385 1649, VOL. III. Nov. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. Tile Admiralty Committee to send to the Navy Commissioners to attend them on Monday next, as to the forwardness of the winter guard. 14. A commission to be issued out by the Admiralty Court to Sir Thos. Walsingham, Sir Michael Livesey, and Jno. Bix. 15. The Admiralty Committee to consider as to guarding the several coasts of England from pickeroons, and to advise with those serving in the counties upon the coast, how it may be done with the least expense, and most to the advantage of the coasters. 16. The petition of Jno. Smyth, expenditor of Margate, recommended to the commissioners of sewers of Kent, who are to give him all just relief in their power. 17. Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Heveningham, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Robinson to'be a committee to consider who shall be appointed to take the subscriptions to be made to the last test, in the several counties. 18. Geo. Ayres, prisoner in Maidstone gaol, to be brought before Council in safe custody. 19. To write Mr. Parker to send up the gold taken from Geo. Ayres, as also the examinations in that business. [I. 63, pp. 237 -240.] Nov. 9. Council of State to the Commissioners for demolishing Lancaster Whitehall. Castle. Col. Birch, governor of Liverpool, has received the guns formerly in Lancaster Castle, and ordered by us to be sent to him; but the carriages and all the equipage were not sent, and as they are useless without them, we desire you to hasten them to Liverpool. [I. 94, p. 524.] Nov. 9. Council of State to the Commissioners for the demolition of Whitehall. Lancaster Castle. We understand, by a petition from the town of Preston in Amounderness, that last year, on the invasion of the Scots, the army, then under Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell, coming thither, and being in want of bullet, were necessitated to take the lead which covered the chancel of the church; they desire that as much lead may be returned out of that taken off Lancaster Castle as will re-cover their chancel, which we desire may be delivered to them. [I. 94, p. 525.] Nov. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 3. Mackstock Castle to be made untenable, if in the power of the Council. 4. The Lord President and Mr. Scott to authorise the search and seizure of all carriers' packs, for seditious or unlicensed pamphlets. 5. Col. Birch to make further inquiry as to the Levellers in Lancashire, and secure such as he shall find there carrying on any designs. 11. Instructions for the Master and Wardens of the Stationers' Company, and for such of their assistants as shall be.appointed by 35077, B B 386 36DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Council, for execution of the late Act against unlicensed and scandalous pamphlets, and for the better regulating of printing. You are to make yourself acquainted with the provisions of the Act, and make frequent searches, weekly, or oftener, as occasion shall require. You are to go on board any ship, lighter, or other vessel, and search for and seize all imported books, pamphlets, pictures, and papers, forfeited or inhibited to be imported by the said Act, and bring them to the Common Hall of the Stationers' Company, there to be disposed of as directed by the Act. You are to keep an account of what you shall so seize. In case of any opposition, you shall break open any doors, locks, or chests, and certify the names of such as shall obstruct you; and send your information in writing to Council, that directions may be given for prosecution. You shall observe such other instructions as shall be furnished, and on each Saturday fortnight, give an account of your proceedings to Council. [I. 63,pp. 241-245.] Nov. 10. Council of State to the Commissioners in Guernsey. We have Whitehall. sent over Col. Cox with 500 men, to take care of that place, -and by him sent letters, upon receipt of which we desire you to make your repair to us, to give an account how affairs stand there. We have also written to the Governor to come over, and Col. Cox will take care of the island in his absence. [I. 94, p. 526.] Nov. 10. Council of State to the Commissioners in Guernsey. That we Whitehall. might the better provide against any danger to the island, we desire to be informed of the true state of things there, which was the end of your commission. You are to finish the business in hand, and give us a speedy account thereof; meantime, for prevention of mischief from abroad, which we have reason to fear, we have appointed 500 men to be sent thither; you are to tell the people of the island that they are not intended to be any burden to them, and shall come so provided, both with victuals and money, as to be able to live of themselves, and to pay for what they shall take, and will only stay until we may reasonably judge the island out of danger. [I. 94, p. 527.] Nov. 10. Council of State to Col. Cox. We are satisfied of the great Whitehall. necessity that your forces should be transported to Guernsey with expedition, and therefore desire you to repair to Weymouth to hasten their embarkation; and for what remains to be done for your victuals, &c., leave the care to some other by whom it may be dispatched, as we would not have you lose so much time as to attend to it yourself [I. 94, p. 527.] Nov. 10. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Some of the commanders in the army say that the agents for the regiments under the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland have collected their money in the several STATE PAPERS. 887 1649. VOL. III. counties, for that part of the army which is now in Ireland, and have returned it to Bristol, where it lies 'ready to be transported. You are to order a ship of force to receive it and transport it to Ireland. Nathaniel Bonwick, Col. Hughson's agent, lies at the Dolphin at Bristol, and will inform you where the rest of the agents are who have brought in their money. [I. 123, p. 132.] Nov. 10. 58. Petition of Capt. Wm. Billers to the Ordnance Committee, to allow Wm. Somerfield to act as his deputy, as clerk of deliveries in the Ordnance Office, and to approve what Francis Tompson, now engaged in the Custom House, has done as deputy. Upon a former petition to execute his place at the Tower by deputy, it was ordered that a fitting person should have liberty to act for petitioner for 12 months, on account of the great trust reposed in him at Dover Castle. [1 page.] Nov. 11. 59. Note by Robert Manley of the time that the Exchange was in the service of the State, the number of her men, and victuals and stores received and returned, &c. [1 page.] Nov. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings.1 1. To write the Attorney-General that at Exeter and other places, some oaths have been framed and taken, differing from what is appointed by the Parliament, and to desire him to proceed against those who have done so, by quo warranto or otherwise. 2. Mr. Bond and Sir Jno. Danvers added to the committee for nominating those who are to have the care of taking the engagements in the several counties. 3. Col. Cox to march to Weymouth, ship himself to Guernsey, and apply to Col. Popham for his better dispatch. 5. To write Mr. Walley to dispatch Capt. Sandford to Ireland, according to his commission from the Lord Lieutenant. 6. Mr. Scott to look over the papers of Sir Balthazar Gerbier, which were taken to be used at the trial of the late King, and such as do not concern the public to be redelivered to him. 7. The committee for private intelligence to audit Mr. Scott's disbursements for private service, and direct where money shall be had for payment thereof, and for carrying on that work. 8. No petition to be presented to Council until subscribed by the petitioner. 9. The letter to Col. Venables, recommending Mr. Norris, to be signed and sent. 10. The petition of Sir Robert Hannay referred to the Irish Committee. 11. John Compton to have leave to lay his action against Sir Martin Sandys, provided he be not thereupon removed to any other prison without warrant from Council, or the Lord Chief Justice of the The letter book of the Council of State from this date to 16 Feb. 1650 is missing. -ED. 13 B 2 388 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Upper Bench, or hindered answering to justice on what he stands committed for. 12. The petition of Wm. Pitt, merchant, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. Bonnicke, the waterman, to have 201. for services done, and to enable him to go to Ireland, to the Lord Lieutenant, for employment. 14. The letter from Hull of the 9th inst. referred to the Admiralty Committee. 15. Justice Ellwayes to certify the examinations and depositions taken of the persons apprehended and brought before him by Peter Gifford. 16. 201. to be paid to Peter Gifford for good service. 17. To write Mr. Gage to come to town, to confer with the Council concerning some priests in England, contrary to law. 18. Mr. Gifford to be examined concerning the several priests at the Spanish Ambassador's, contrary to law, and to repair to the Lord President for that purpose. 20. To confer with Sir Jno. Hippesley as to accommodating Mr. Milton with the lodgings he has at Whitehall. 21. Sir Wm. Masham added to the committee for accommodations at Whitehall. 22. Mr. Frost to represent to Mons. Augier, at Paris, the condition of Edw. Worger, as represented by Worger's petition to Council. 23. The St. George to be continued out two months longer, if Col. Popham think fit, and victualled out of the remains returned by the summer's fleet. 25. The Registrar of the Admiralty Court to furnish Capt. John Greene, without fee, with copies of the examinations taken in that court, concerning his being taken in the Welcome pink, and imprisoned in France, as those he formerly had cannot be found, and he has suffered so much in the service; the copies to be perused by Dr. Walker. 26. The papers concerning the Apollo referred to the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker, who are to report as to granting letters of marque, and a draft of such letters of marque to be prepared for the Council's perusal. 27. The Lord Lieutenant's letter of 20 September, concerning the want of quarter-masters, referred to the Irish Committee. 28. 5s. a day to be allowed to the person who goes over to Guernsey as engineer. 29. To write the treasurers-at-war that the gentleman who should have been engineer in the expedition to Guernsey is not going, and they are therefore to pay the as. to his successor. [I. 63, pp. 246 -251.] Nov. 12. 60. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. All expedition Whitehall. should be used in setting forth the winter fleet, as the returning merchant ships need a convoy. Let there be no delay, and see that the inferior officers [in the ships at Portsmouth] carefully discharge STATE PAPERS. 389 1649. VOL. III. their duties. If they fail, let us know, that we may deal with them as they deserve, or else we shall impute to you the effects of their negligence. [j page; I. 63, p. 250.] Nov. 12. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference of the petition of Abraham Moucher to John Seaman, commander of the Robert frigate, to certify as to damage done to the Peter, when the said frigate was taken by the enemy. Order,-upon perusal of the Bill for the corporation of mariners, on behalf of the Committee of the Trinity House, of the one part, and Capt. Limbery, of the other, concerning the lights of Dungeness,-that the Bill be read again 15 Dec., and the matter in difference be then debated by counsel on both sides, and if Capt. Limbery does not bring his counsel, those on behalf of the commonwealth shall be then heard. Order that Dr. Walker, Admiralty advocate, and Mr. Budd, proctor for the State, move the Admiralty judges not to conclude the restitution of the Constant Warwick till witnesses be examined against - Lucas, late purser, and now part owner thereof. Order, on petition of John Backwell, late boatswain of the Robert frigate, that he be recommended to Cols. Deane and Blake for employment, in recompense for good service when the frigate was taken. Like order on the petition of John Feild, late purser of the Robert, for recompense for losses sustained when the frigate was taken. Reference of the petition of Hen. Waley and Wm. Loveless, and the other officers of the Magdalen, to the Navy Commissioners, who are to certify why they are not paid their gratis money, as others. [I. 123, p. 133-135; also last order, Vol. III., No. 61.] Nov. 12. Col. Edward Popham to Hen. Tiddiman. I ordered you to stay the Peter of Nieuport or Ostend, with a Hamburgh hoy which she brought in as prize; but on better satisfaction, I wish you to discharge the vessel and her prize, and let her pass out without embezzlement. [I. 123, p. 134.] Nov. 13. Order in Parliament that the letters of Col. Robt. Russell from Guernsey be referred to the Council of State, who are to take care of that place. Nov. 13. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give order for furnishing Goldsmiths' Hall with hangings, carpets, &c. for the use of the committee. Nov. 13. Order in Parliament that the Council of State give order for payment of 301. to Cornelius Glover, as a gratuity for bringing letters. Nov. 13. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care that supplies be sent, as desired by the Lord Lieutenant, and take special care for reducing or drawing horse or foot out of the army, for the speedy supply of Ireland, and recruit them again to the same numbers, and within the same establishment, as they shall find cause. [I. 87, pp. 102, 103.] DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of bringing the money into one channel to be taken first to-morrow afternoon. la. The order for stay of the payment of 5001., upon the list passed in the House, from the treasurers of the 20,0001. per month, to be taken off after to-morrow. 2. To write Mr. Trenchard that the Council made stay of the payment of the money to the Irish gentlewomen, upon his notice, but that it will be taken off after to-morrow, if he does not, by notice to the House, cause some further order to be taken in it. 3. To write Lieut.-Col. Daniel to hasten to Ireland, as desired by the Lord Lieutenant. 4. Mr. Peters' letter, and the orders of the House thereupon, referred to the Irish Committee. 5. The restraint upon Lord Dumfries to be taken off, and the serjeant to attend the Lord General with him, to know his further pleasure. 6. Dr. Exton and Dr. Walker to attend to-morrow concerning the ship Concord. 7. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Jas. Harrington, Col. Hutchinson, Lord Grey, and the Earls of Pembroke and Salisbury to confer with Col. Apsley and others concerned in the business of the common sewer, to prevent disturbances, but without prejudice to the rights of any persons concerned therein. 8. The Earl of Pembroke, Lord Lisle, Lord Grey, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to examine the business of Oliver Fitzwilliams, who meantime is to continue in custody of the serjeant. 9. The paper brought in by Col. Wauton, as to apprehending thieves and robbers, remitted to Lord Grey, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Col. Wauton, to be reported on tomorrow. [I. 63, pp. 252, 253.] Nov. 13. Instructions by Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Jas. Coppin. Many Whitehall. vessels have been surprised by sea rovers and pickeroons, lurking under the headlands on the Kentish shore, in the mouth of the Thames. You are therefore to repair with your vessel to the mouth of the Thames, and ply to and from Dover, Sandwich, Margate, and Tilbury Hope, which places have been much prejudiced of late by pirates and sea rovers; also to give convoy to such vessels and small craft as shall be laden with grain, &c., between Dover, Margate, Sandwich, and London. If you meet with any man-of-war of the enemy, you are to force him to your obedience, or otherwise to fight with him; in case he will not yield, you are to kill the men, and in case of extremity, fire or sink the vessel. [I. 123, p. 136.] Nov. 13. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. The Paradox Whitehall. being ordered for the winter guard, you are to fit her with speed, and have her surveyed, and if she be of the burden of any fifth-rate ship, to place her in that rank. [I. 123, p. 136; also Vol. -Il., No. 62.] Nov. 14. Order in Parliament that the Council of State call to their assistance the Army Committee, to consider of the ordinances and STATE PAPERS. 391 1649.. VOL. III. Acts for assessments for payment of the army, and take care for the speedy bringing in of the arrears of such assessments, in the city of London and elsewhere, and put such Acts and ordinances in execution, for prevention of free quarter, both in the city and country. [1. 87, p. 103.] Nov. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The order of the House, referring the business of the winter guard to the Council, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. The examinations of Edw. Goodwin and Fras. Williams, of Dover, referred to the justices of peace for Kent, Mr. Dixwell to use care herein. 3. To write the Lord General to send three troops out of Col. Hacker's regiment to Ireland, and three more out of any other regiment he thinks fit. 4. To write the Lord General that a reduction is to be made of the horse of the army, by reducing every troop from 80 to 60, except regiments out of which men are to be taken for Ireland. 5. The Attorney-General to examine Rich. Blake concerning the robbers and coiners apprehended by his means, and now imprisoned in Gloucester and Bristol. 6. Rich. Blake to have an extension of 28 days to his protection, after the expiration of the warrant he now has. 7. 201. to be paid to Mr. Aldworth, to disburse to Rich. Blake as he sees fit, to enable him to go upon his discoveries, and Mr. Aldworth to take an account of what is done in this business, and inform Blake that, besides the rewards appointed by the late Act, upon his services being finished, he may justly expect both pardon and further rewards. 8. The former committee for the common sewer nuisance to meet and confer with Mr. Trenchard, and others concerned, and endeavour to compose the difference. 10. Mr. Frost to send to the Exchequer for the form of the oath appointed to be taken by those who make the standard, and if it cannot be had, to draw one, and send it to Mr. Holland to be tendered and passed. 11. To inform Capt. Falconbridge that,-upon consideration of the votes of Parliament of 11 and 12 Oct., and that Mr. Harbert, being in Ireland in relation to the army, cannot attend here to enter into the engagement,-all money due to him for his service to the late King should be paid to Mrs. Lucy Harbert, his wife, for his use. 12. The Irish Committee to treat with the Army Committee and the Treasurers-at-War, as to how 12.0001. may be raised out of the monthly assignations appointed upon the Irish establishment, to make present provision of victuals for the army in Ireland. 13. In pursuance of the late resolves of Parliament touching the subscribing of an engagement to the commonwealth, the chancellor of the duchy [of Lancaster?], at the first opening of the court, is to subscribe such engagement, and cause it to be subscribed by all the counsel, officers, ministers, and clerks belonging to such court, and 392 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) by all attorneys practising there, before they be admitted to practise, and a return thereof to be made to the Council, as also a certificate of persons refusing or neglecting to subscribe within one month, so that a return may be made according to the Act. 14. The Admiralty judges to give a commission to Win. Woolward, according to his petition, which is to be sent to them. 15. The Admiralty judges to certify the fees taken in that court for letters of marque and reprisals. 16. To write Mr. Strickland to require justice in the case of the ship Concord, and represent the great affront to this nation. 17. The petition of Jas. Corbet to be reported to the House, with opinion that he should have the moiety of his discovery, as desired, but that the mode of proceeding should be by way of information in the Admiralty. 21. Order —there being daily great robberies and outrages committed, not only in the highways on passengers, but also many houses broken open, and murders committed, whereby the very trade and commerce is in danger of being ruined,-that the following directions be put in execution:(1.) Of the two regiments upon guard for London and Westminster, the officers to send 10 men out of every troop daily, eight miles, to secure the Romford, Epping, Waltham, Barnet, Uxbridge, Brentford, Shooter's Hill, Kingston, and Croydon roads. (2.) Twenty horse to be on guard in each road, and correspond with each other by scouts. (2a.) Every constable to provide a mounted guide acquainted with the roads, who, upon any robbery, may give notice to the next guard, and so conduct in pursuit of the robbers; and upon notice, "the justices to give order to the constables for the doing thereof; the charge to be borne by the respective towns. (3.) No soldier to pass above five miles from his quarters, except by a pass from the field officer, or chief officer present with the regiment. (4.) The officer of every troop and party having the charge of any guard for this service, to give order every night to all innkeepers, alehouse keepers, and victuallers lodging any travellers, to give an account in writing to the officer of the guard, of the number of their guests each night, with a description of their clothes, and the marks and colour of their horses. (5.) The captain of every guard to give order to all innkeepers that lodge guests, to direct such guests to show themselves, before their departure, to such captain, who is to secure all whom he may deem suspicious, for examination by the justices. (6.) The quartering of the rest of the regiments of horse, upon the several roads, referred to his Excellency and the Council of War. (7.) His Excellency and the said Council to appoint as many troops as may be necessary, for securing the highways within 50 miles of London, and the places of their abode, &c. Any trooper STATE PAPERS. 393 1649. VOL. IIL. Nov. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) or foot soldier stirring from the place he shall be quartered in above one mile, or to the next market town, to be punished by a council of war, unless he has a pass from his officer; such officers to give an account to his Excellency weekly of their proceedings. [L. 63, pp. 254-260.] Nov. 14. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Rich. Badiley. Having been appointed captain of the Happy Entrance, you are to repair on board, and set sail for the Land's End, to join Edw. Hall, captain of the Leopard, and Andrew Ball, captain of the Adventure, whom I have appointed to ply off the Lizard and the Land's End, &c., or where Capt. Hall and yourself conceive most necessary, for the safeguard of merchant ships passing in and out of the Channel, and for destroying pirates and sea rovers. I have ordered Capt. Hall to command in chief, while he is upon those coasts. [I. 123, p. 137.] Nov. 14. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt; Edw. Hall, of the Leopard. I have ordered you with your ship, and Capt. Andrew Ball with the Adventure, to sail for the Land's End, for the safeguard of merchant ships that pass in and out of the Channel, and for the destruction of pirates and sea rovers; and hearing of Rupert's having come forth to sea from Kinsale, with some ships of force, I have ordered Capt. Badiley, with the Happy Entrance, to join you, and as soon as ships come in, I will send you more force. I formerly ordered you back to the Downs after some few days' stay there; but I now wish you to continue upon the service you are upon for a month longer, and I appoint. you commander-in-chief. [I. 123, p. 138.] Nov. 14. Col. Edw. Popham to Capt. Robert Hackwell of the Bonadventure. As you are designed to be commander-in-chief upon the Irish seas, for this winter's expedition, you are to repair on board your ship, now at Chatham, and sail thither, and present yourself to Col. Deane and Col. Blake, generals of the fleet, and observe their orders. You are to notice how many ships of the State are now upon the Irish seas, and how employed, and keep a constant correspondence with them; and in case Colonels Deane and Blake be off from that coast, you are to wait upon the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, if he is near the coast, or acquaint him of your being there, and observe his directions. You are to order the State ships designed for the Irish coast to ply in places mnost advantageous for giving assistance to the army in Ireland. You are also to assist in transporting and convoying ships and vessels wherein soldiers shall be embarked, to any of the ports in Ireland under the command of the Lord Lieutenant, and order the rest of the State ships upon that coast to do the like; also give your best assistance to merchant ships trading in those parts, using your utmost care to prevent supplies which may go to the enemy, and to suppress pirates and sea rovers. [I. 123, pp. 138, 139.] 894 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Falconbridge to bring in an account of the fees paid for money received out of the Exchequer. 2. The Act now read, for bringing all the public money into one treasury, and the commission prepared for commissioners to take care of that business, to be reported to the House by Sir Wm. Armyne. 3. The copy of the following oath, to be administered to the jury for making two standard pieces of gold and silver, approved, and to be reported to the House by Mr. Holland. 4. You shall swear that, according to your best skill and judgment, you will make two standard trial pieces, one in gold commixed in a proportion of 22 carats of fine gold and two of alloy in the pound weight troy of England, of such quantity as you think fit for making four standard trial pieces of the commonwealth money of gold, to be made in England; and one piece of silver commixed in a proportion of 11 oz. 2 dwt. of fine silver, and 18 dwt. of copper in the pound weight troy of England, for making the four standard trial pieces of silver; the said standard pieces to be indented and printed, according to the pleasure of Parliament declared in the present indentures, between the keepers of the liberty of England by authority of Parliament, and the master worker of the said moneys, bearing date 5. The forms of the medals now brought in, to be given to the mariners who have done good service last summer, approved, viz., the arms of the Commonwealth on one side, with " Meruisti " written above it, and the picture of the House of Commons on the other. 7. To write the justices of peace for Essex, to recommend the petition of Lady Capel, and to desire them to use their powers to preserve her and the property of particular persons from violation by the rude multitude. 8. The instructions for the militia to be heard next Monday, and the committee to finish that whole business meantime. 10. Approval of the report by the Irish Committee, as to sending recruits of horse to Ireland, 20 out of each troop of 10 regiments mentioned, and according to 12 regulations given for officers, victualling, transport, musters, and payment. A gratuity of 151. is to be allowed to each of 10 captains, 101. to lieutenants, 31. to corporals, and 31. to trumpeters, appointed to conduct the recruits to the waterside; the moiety to be paid at once. 11. The Council to write Colonels Blake and Deane to provide convoys at several ports, to assist the under-mentioned —viz., Chas. Walley at Chester and Liverpool; Major Wm. Robinson at Milford Haven; Major Robinson, Governor of Dunster Castle, and Capt. Hatsell at Minehead; Mr. Powell at Bristol; and Capt. Jno. Cooke of Barnstaple for Ilfracombe,-in pressing and providing ships at the several ports for transport of the recruits before mentioned. The recruits to land at Wexford, unless prevented by contrary winds, &c., in which case they are to land at the first safe port they can make in Ireland. STAT.E PAPERS. 1649. VOL. III. When the number of horse which are to ship at the several ports is known, 208. for each man and horse is to be sent to the several persons before named, to pay for the transporting and providing of victuals on board ship in their passage, the money to be paid out of the remains of the 100,0001. set apart upon deans and chapters' lands for the Irish service. [I. 63, pp. 261-267.] Nov. 15. Order of the Council of State,-Col. Popham, general of the fleet and the master and master's mate of the Triumph having certified that' John Elmore, John Grove, and Christ. Dove, mariners, were employed as midshipmen in the last summer's expedition, and have done good service,-that the Navy Committee order the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill to the Treasurer of the Navy for paying them. [I. 123, p. 141.] Nov. 15. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Report upon the petition and certificates of Rich. Wye, for the surgeon's place in ordinary at Chatham, void by the death of Rich. Wye, his father, that he is a fit man for the place, he surrendering up his own place of surgeon extraordinary there; also recommendation of the petition of Jno. Harrison for the latter place. Order, —on consideration of the services of Robert Coytmor, secretary, in corresponding with the generals, &c. at sea, and his charges in maintaining a clerk, and that neither may take fees,that 501. a year be allowed him above the 100Z. already settled, payable by the Navy Committee. Order that 301. a year be allowed to Thos. Blackden, for daily attendance as messenger to the committee, and for carrying letters and orders, and the secretary's packets to the several posts; also 201. to Robt. Tatnell, for daily attendance as usher or doorkeeper. [L. 123, pp. 140, 239.] Nov. 15. Order of Col. Edw. Popham to Henry Tiddiman, seijeant of the Admiralty at Dover, to release William Leags, on bond of Hen. Askittle, mariner, and Jas. Litlesden, barber surgeon, of Wapping, in 2001., that he will never bear arms against the commonwealth, but demean himself as an honest man ought, towards the present government. [l. 123, p. 140.] Nov. 15. 63. Petition of Andrew Burrell to the Admiralty Committee. Last October, had a warrant from the Navy Commissioners to the rope maker at Woolwich, for making a suit of standing ropes for the Swiftsure, with order that they, having been laid white, should be stoved according to the Dutch fashion; but the stove at Woolwich, having been unadvisedly demolished by the late commissioners, is not in a fit condition to stove such cordage. Begs a warrant for three lasts of tar, and half a chaldron of coals, and for the cordage to be brought from Woolwich to Deptford, and stoved there. With reference thereon to the Navy Commissioners. [1 page.] Nov. 16. Order in Parliament, authorising the Council of State to administer, to the persons appointed to make the standard trial pieces 396 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. of gold and silver for making and trying the coin of gold and silver of the commonwealth, the oath approved by them [see p. 394, No. 4], for making four standard trial pieces of silver. The said standard pieces to be indented and printed according to the pleasure of Parliament, declared in the present indentures between the keepers of the liberty of England, by authority of Parliament, and Aaron Guerdon, master worker of the said moneys. Nov. 16. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State send over the boots, shoes, stockings, and other necessaries desired by the Lord Lieutenant, with all expedition, for the supply of the army in Ireland. [I. 87, pp. 104, 105.] Nov. 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Waarrant to be issued for making a strict search of all trunks and goods going to Dover, information being given that 60,0001. is to be exported from thence. 2. The gold and silver bullion now in the custody of Sir Jno. Wollaston and Alderman Noel, to be sent to the Tower, and a warrant issued for that purpose. 3. The instructions now read to be sent to Mr. Strickland, desiring him to demand reparation to the commonwealth in point of honour, and to the parties interested in the ship Concord, who suffered in their estates. 4. The committee for Irish affairs to advance 201. to a messenger who is to be sent express to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, about what Mr. Scott has moved. 5. Six frigates to be built for the next year's winter guard, of the same proportions as the Elizabeth and Phoenix. 6. The manner and place of building them referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to settle the matter with the Navy Commissioners. [Also Vol. III., Nos. 64, 65.] 7. The Lion with 200 men, and the Garland with 180, to be continued at sea, and three months' additional provisions supplied them. 8. The Merchant frigate with 130 men, and the Old Warwick, with 80, to be fitted out as part of the winter guard. 9. To write the Navy Committee what is resolved as to the increase of the winter fleet, according to the power given to the Council by order of Parliament, of 14 Oct. 1644, and to desire them to order the Navy Commissioners to victual them accordingly. 11. To inform Oliver Fitz-Williams that, if he is not gone out of the city of London and late lines of communication, within two days after notice, and out of England within eight days after, he will be apprehended and dealt with according to law, notwithstanding any of his pretended protections. 12. To write the town of Hull that the Act for trial of prisoners taken at sea has been published, under which they can proceed against any prisoners of that sort, and that they are to signify their quality, &c. [I. 63, pp. 268-270.] STATE PAPERS. 397 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 16. 66. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. As we have power to increase the winter guard, we think the Merchant frigate and Old Warwick should be added, and have given notice to the Admiralty Committee to order their victuals. [i page.] Nov. 16. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference of the petition of William Pitts, merchant, to the collectors of prize goods, to certify what prejudice will ensue to the State, in case petitioner has such portion of the goods as are perishable, he giving security for the same, if the ship and goods shall be condemned as prize. Orders that Peter Pett, master shipwright at Deptford, and Christopher Pett, master shipwright at Woolwich, attend the committee on Monday next. [L 123, pp. 142, 143.] Nov 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The 10001. given by Parliament to the Lord President of the Council, by order of 19 June, to be charged upon the public revenue, and a warrant to be issued by the Revenue Committee to the Receiver-General for payment thereof. 2. To write the justices of peace near Boston and Tattershall, to assist the governor of Boston, and others appointed to see to the demolishing of Tattershall Castle. 3. The printed paper taken down from the church door in Covent Garden to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton. 4. The marshal to be directed to pull down all scandalous papers that he finds posted up, and apprehend all those who countenance the same. 5. To write the generals at sea to take up the necessary ships for transportation of the forces for Ireland. 6. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge to write Col. Hacker to send three troops of his regiment to Liverpool for transportation, viz. Major Mayer's, Capt. Fenwick's, and Capt. Wetwayne. 8. The clothes made by Mr. Downes for the service in Ireland, and now ready, to be sent to Reading by water, and thence to Bristol for transportation; Mr. Scott and Col. Hill to take care of the business. 10. A commission to be prepared for the commissioners to sit next Friday. Messrs. Charles Bowles, Terry Aldersey, Francis Rumney, and Jno. Osborne added to the former commissioners; the commission to be returnable within 14 days, and they to have power to adjourn meantime if they please. [I. 63, pp. 272, 273.] Nov. 17. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that Col. Wauton report to the Council of State the contents of the petition and papers of Ricb. Golder, on behalf of divers merchants of Boulogne, concerning the Charity, which was surprised on her way from Rochelle to Boulogne, by an Irish pirate, and rescued by Capt. Benjamin Blake of the Paradox. Order that the Navy Commissioners consider the best way for managing the offices and places of trust in connexion with the Navy, ~98 I DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. especially those of the clerks of the check, inwards and outwards, clerks of the ropeyard, master shipwrights, purveyorsj of timber, &c., and render accounts of each office to the Committee. [I. 123, p. 144.] Nov. 17. Order by Col. Edw. Popham to the Captain of the Recovery to convoy the Martha, a Merchant Adventurers' ship laden with cloth, to Rotterdam and back, and then to repair to the Downs for orders. Also to convoy northward, as far as he can without hindrance, six Hull and Boston ships. [I. 123, p. 145.] Nov. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the mayor and aldermen of Hull that the Council, being informed that Mr. Shaw, their minister, is about to remove, desire, in regard of his known affection to Parliament, that he may be continued there, and they are to use their best endeavours to promote it, and withdraw the maintenance which ministers ill-affected receive from the public, and pay it to those well affected. 4. Mr. Milton to have the lodgings in Whitehall formerly used by Sir Jno Hippesley, for his accommodation as secretary to this Council for foreign languages. 5. The petition of Mr. Lambe and other merchants of London referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to grant what they require, and report thereon. 6. The petition of Peter Pett referred to the same committee. 7. To write the commissioners of customs to prepare a roll of Parliament headed with the late engagement, and thereon take the subscriptions of the governors and companies trading to the Summer islands, and of all persons who go there, and provide similar rolls for the several companies of merchants, and take their subscriptions, and those of all persons sent from them into transmarine parts. 8. To write the commissioners of customs at Ilfracombe, near Barnstaple, enclosing the petition of Luke Lucie, Jno. Harris, and Jno. Powick, merchants of London, complaining of their having stayed the Samuel of London, and to ask the reasons for their doing so. 9. Messrs. Lucas and Harris-giving good security in the Admiralty Court that their ship the Samuel, now at Barnstaple or Ilfracombe, with a cargo, shall be brought to London, and that they will submit to the proceedings in the Admiralty against her,-are to have directions out of that Court for her being brought to London. 10. To write the committee of Leicester for a further account as to imprisoning Mr. Den and others, and to inform Den that this Council leaves it to them to procure their liberty according to law. 13. 381. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Lieut.-Col. Goffe, for fires and candles for the guard attending at Whitehall. 14. Thomas Hughes, master of the ship to attend the Admiralty Committee, to answer to things objected against him on behalf of the commonwealth. 15. Mr. Bishop, Provost Marshal, to attend to-morrow, to receive instructions for executing some orders. STATE PAPERS. 399 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 19, COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.). 16. The Lord Mayor and sheriffs of London to see the assize of bread settled, according to the present price of corn, both within the city and suburbs. 18. The petition of the mayor and jurats of Dover, on behalf of Jno. Edwards, referred to the Admiralty Committee and Mr. Scott, to ascertain whether Edward Ranger is still employed as a foot post. 19. Such parts of the report brought in for securing the highways as relate to the Lord General to be sent to him, for him to give order for putting them in execution. 20. Mr. Scott, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Purefoy, Col. Popham, Mr. Robinson, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to consider as to the best manner of searching the lodgings of thieves, &c. 21. Mr. Simmons to have the press in the Tower for making medals, he engaging not to use it for any other purpose. 22. The petition of the surgeons of the Army recommended to the Army Committee. 23. Col. Leighton to be examined about his commission from the Duke of Lorraine, for raising a regiment of English, Scotch, or Irish, and to be informed that his connexion with such a commission renders him suspected as a spy, and liable to be proceeded against as such. [I. 63, pp. 274-278.] Nov. 19. Order of the Admiralty Committee to report to the Council of State that the Elizabeth prize is a fit vessel to be added to the winter guard, and immediately set forth for sea. [I. 123, p. 146.] Nov. 19. 67. Survey by John Morhouse and John Penny of timber in North Hampton and South Hampton, viz., in Grafton, Perry, Freemantle, and Havering parks; giving the sizes and number of loads in each. [13 pages.J Nov. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The report from the officers' committee concerning the garrison of Liverpool, approved, and to be reported to the House. 2. Mr. Fortescue, the pretended agent to the Duke of Lorraine, to appear before Council. 3. To write Sir Hardress Waller that the Council is satisfied with his acceptance of the employment in Ireland, and that as expedition is the life of this business, he is to use all speed in raising his men. 3a. The letter to the town of Hull, in behalf of Mr. Shaw, one of their ministers, to be signed and sent. 3b. The rest of the letters to the commissioners of customs and the committee of Leicester to be signed and sent. 4. The Committee of Regulations to have sent to them the letter from Mr. Holland about Merriot, and they to put him out if they see cause, notwithstanding he was put in by the Council, and also to further examine the matter, and return the result. 4a. The instructions for the militia to be finished next Thursday. 4b. The business of prisoners taken at sea to be considered next Friday, Dr. Walker to attend. 400 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The Lord General to attend to-morrow, when the instructions concerning thieves, &c. are to be delivered to him. 7. The instructions to the justices for preventing robberies approved, and to be printed and circulated. 7c6. The letter to Sir Hardress Waller, as to going over to Ireland, approved. 8. Sir Hen. Mildmnay and Mr. Scott appointed a committee to examine Mrs. Ratcliffe, as to publishing some scandalous and treasonable pamphlets. 9. Power to be given to search carriers' packs, for the declaration of Charles Stuart. 10. The report brought in by Col. Wauton, for supplying the St. George with two months' victuals, so as to make up her victualling for three months, approved, and the Navy Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to use all expedition. 11. The Navy Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill upon the treasurer of the Navy, for paying Sir George Ayscue, admiral of the Irish seas, and captain of the St. Andrew, for the last summer's expedition, at the rate of 30s. a day. 12. The letter to Leicester to be suspended. 13. Elizabeth Ratcliffe to be committed to Newgate, for dispersing dangerous and treasonable pamphlets. 14. To send the governors of Liverpool the petition of Col. Nich. Shuttleworth, and desire them to examine the business, and certify how much powder remains of that claimed by him, and whether it was bought with his own money, as suggested. [. 63, pp. 282 -284.] Nov. 20. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Council of State be informed that the two months' provisions formerly ordered for the St. George, but respited, ought to be speedily put on board. Report on the petition of Susan Bateman, widow, that the collectors for prize goods should pay her, towards the relief of herself and children, 20 marks, out of the tenths of prize goods in their hands. Order that the Mercury,-stayed by Col. Pophamn, one of the generals of the fleet, for having guns, ammunition, &c. on board, for which she had no bills of lading, nor could give any account,-be delivered up to the owners on their petition, they being subjects of the United Provinces, and ignorant of any designs; but the guns and ammunition are to be first taken out of her, and attached by process out of the Admiralty Court, and the collectors for prize goods are to take care for serving the warrants, and preserving such guns, &c. in their custody. [I. 123, pp. 147-149.] Nov. 20. Admiralty Committee to Mr. Pett. As the State receives prejudice by the delay in setting forth the ships appointed for the winter guard, aind particularly the Happy Entrance, we desire your STATE PAPERS. 401 1649. VOL. III. care in speeding her forth, and have ordered Capt. Badiley to come down to hasten her dispatch. [1. 123, p. 148.] Nov. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Masterson, minister of Clement Danes, to have the use of the chapel at Somerset House on Thursday afternoons. 2. The money for Sir Hardress Waller to be sent in specie, and left in the care of the Irish Committee; Mr. Scott to take special care thereof. 3. To write the Lord General that as there is some money to be sent to the West country to Sir Hardress Waller for carrying over recruits to Ireland, he is to provide a convoy of horse to go with it. 4. Colonels Purefoy and Jones to be a committee for examining the business of Capt. Jno. Harrison. 5. The petition of Chas. Gibbon referred to Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Robinson. 6. The warrant and letter now read, to the Army Committee and Treasurers, to be written out, signed, and sent. 7. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Holland to examine Gregory Julian to-morrow, concerning the state of Tutbury Race. 8. The Lord President, Mr. Scott, Col. Stapley, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to examine the printers that printed the narrative of the King's trial. 10. The letters concerning Lady Killegrew, in the custody of Mr. Milton, to be brought to Council, that some resolution may be taken about the pass desired. 11. Capt. Mathew Harrison to be committed to Newgate, for having bornme arms against Parliament, and for drinking a health to Charles, the late King's son, by the name of King Charles II. 12. The Recorder to examine Lieut.-Col. Jones concerning Capt. Mathew Harrison, committed to Newgate, and to see that he is proceeded against according to law. 13. Capt. Wilkinson's letter of the 8th inst. referred to the Admiralty Committee. 14. Also the petition of John Price, late purser of the Roebuck. 15. Mr. Simmons to put in security, with one surety in 5001., not to make any unlawful use of the press he is to have from the Tower, for making medals for the seamen who have deserved well of the State. [I. 63, pp. 287-289.] Nov. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Col. Fenwick referred to the Irish Committee. 2. Sir Hen. Vane and Sir Wm. Constable to inform the army officers of the instructions passed for securing the highways from thieves and robbers. 3. Order to be drawn up by to-morrow for prohibiting the walking in the streets after -- o'clock at night. 4. Mr. Scott to think of some fit person to be sent to Bourdeaux, to ascertain the state of affairs there. 35077. c a 402 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. Mr. Scott and Mr. Purefoy to examine George Wharton, and report. 6. George Wharton to be committed to Newgate, upon suspicion of treason, and a warrant issued therefor. 7. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, Mr. Holland, and Mr. Heveningham to be a committee to consider what is fit to be done for abating the price of corn, and for setting the poor at work; Mr. Holland to take care of it. 10. To write Sir Hardress Waller, signifying the issuing of the warrants for his payment for sending soldiers to Ireland. 12. Cornelius Glover, servant to Mr. Peters, who brought the news of the rendition of Cork, to have 301. paid to him by Mr. Frost. 13. To write the commanders of the ports in Ireland under the power of this State, to give order to the ships there, fit for transporting horse and foot to Ireland, to repair to Chester Water, and receive the recruits. 14. Col. Wauton to report to the House that the recruits which are to go over to Ireland will be speedily ready for transportation; and that they may not stay when necessaries are provided, the business of auditing soldiers' accounts should be put in a way of settlement, that they may have debentures for service rendered. 15. The petition of John Smyth, of Margate, on behalf of himself and the inhabitants, referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider what may be done for the safety of the harbour, and relief of the petitioners. 20. Instructions to be observed by the messengers of the Council of State, in the publication of the votes of Parliament of 8 Nov. inst., concerning thieves and robbers. You are to deliver to the gentlemen to whom your letters are directed a sufficient number of such votes, to be published in the respective counties, as they shall think convenient, and take a receipt for them. [I. 63, pp. 292-296.] Nov. 22. Council of State to the Admiralty Committee. We desire you to order the Navy Commissioners to sign a bill upon the Navy Treasurer, to pay Sir Geo. Ayscue, admiral of the Irish Seas and captain of the St. Andrew, for his last summer's expedition, at the rate of 30s. a day. [I. 123, p. 150.] Nov. 22. Council of State to the Admiralty Committee. We desire you to order the pay of Wm. Wildey, rear-admiral of the fleet and captain of the Charles, at the rate of 20s. a day for the same period. [I. 123, p. 150.] Nov. 22. 68. Verdict by Aldermen Sir John Wollaston, Thos. Vyner, Thos. Noel, and 11 others, being the jury appointed for making two indented standard pieces of gold and silver. We have made one in gold, commixed in a proportion of 22 carats of fine gold and 2 of alloy in the lb. troy of England, weighing 22 oz. 15 dwts. 6 gr., STATE PAPERS. 403 1649. VOL. III. divided into four indented pieces, and the other of silver, commixed in proportion of 11 oz. 2 dwts. of fine silver, and 18 dwts. of alloy in the lb. troy of England, weighing 82 oz. 18 dwts. 12 gr., divided in like sort into four indented pieces, for the trial of the commonwealth money of gold and silver; both which standard pieces, so divided, indented, and printed, we present to the Council of State appointed by Parliament, according to our oaths. [14 signatures. 1 page.] Annexing, 68. I. List of the 14 jurors before alluded to. [1 page.] Nov. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Customs' Commissioners to give order to the several ports, that no goods which may be used for furnishing arms or raising war be permitted to go out of England into Scotland, upon any pretence. 2. The letters read for the Army Committee to be signed and sent. 3. The petition of Mr. Waterton to be sent to Dr. Walker, who is to consider it and the papers of Capt. Jno. Greene, and ripen the business, so that it may be brought to Council next Monday, and determined. 4. The recruits who are to be sent to Ireland by Col. Whalley and Col. Fleetwood, and who should have been sent to Chester, are now to be sent to [Bristol] for transportation. 5. Warrant to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to forbear sending that part of the 3,5501. that should have been sent to Mr. Walley, which should serve for Col. Fleetwood and Col. Whalley's men. 6. The Irish Committee to bring to Council the propositions of Lieut.-Col. Daniel, and inform them where the stop is that they are not proceeded in. 7a. The business of sea prisoners to be considered next Monday. 8. To write Sir Hardress Waller to thank him and his officers for their readiness to go over, and tell him the difference between the going over of the former forces with the Lord Lieutenant, and those that go now, and that 3,0001. is sent him by the Exeter carrier, with a convoy, and will be there Saturday week; to desire him to hasten away, in regard of the state of Munster; to be frugal of the money; to ship where he pleases; and if he please, he is rather to expedite his passage than come hither, but that is yet left to him. 10. There being several provisions prepared for Ireland, now in sending by water to Abingdon, Thomas Footer is appointed to receive them, and send them to Gloucester, and so to Bristol by boats or wagons. 13. Footer to deliver the provisions to Jas. Powell at Bristol. 14. James Powell to receive them, and give a receipt, and send them to Wexford in one of the State's ships, or freight a vessel at the best rates, and send convoy with her, which is to be provided by Col. Deane. 16. In pursuance of the order of Parliament of the 16th inst. for making standard pieces of gold and silver, a jury of goldsmiths appeared before Council, and were sworn, consisting of Aldermen cc 2 404 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Sir Jno. Wollaston, Thos. Vyner, and Thos. Noel, also Francis Ashe, Thos. Smythes, Fras. Hall, Geo. Courthopp, Jno. Perryn, Rich. Morrell, Saml. Moore, Geo. Snell, Rich. Gibbs, Math. Mason, and Alex. Jackson, who, upon the 22nd inst. presented their verdict, as also two standards, one of gold and the other of silver, indented and marked, divided into four parts, whereof one part was delivered to the master worker of the Mint, one to the warden, one to the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company, and one remains to be delivered into the Exchequer; with their verdict. [See No. 68, p. 402, ante. I. 63, pp. 297-301.] Nov. 23. Council of State to Capt. Dennis. We enclose a petition of Mr. Corbett, and recommend you to send out a ship to Dunkirk or Mardike, to bring back the ship laden with masts and tar; upon his arrival there, the governor will give order for the delivery of the ship, when he can convoy her to Portsmouth, where she is to unload for the service of the State. rI. 123, p. 151.1 Nov. 23. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference of the petition of John Smyth, late expenditor for the jetty works at Margate, to the Commissioners of Sewers, who are to assist him in reimbursing himself, and to hear his proposals as to how the money may be raised for his satisfaction. Reference of the petition of Peter Pett, master shipwright, to the Navy Commissioners, to certify whether any contract was made with him. Order-upon information given to the Council of State, of several ships belonging to the State, and now riding at Chatham and elsewhere, being in a defective state by age, and consequently a useless expense,-that it be reported to the House, so that authority may he given to the Council to sell the same, and apply the proceeds towards building new ones. [I. 123, p. 151.] Reference to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty, of the petition of Jas. Corbett, for encouragement for himself and other discoverers of persons trading with the enemy. Order that Edw. Ranger, of Dover, attend the Committee next Thursday, to answer a charge made against him. [L 123, pp. 150 -152.] Nov. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Col. Willoughby to send the colliers which have come into Portsmouth to Chester water, to carry the forces there to Ireland. 2. To write Mr. Walley that there are some colliers at Portsmouth, which have been upon the service of transporting horse and foot to Ireland, to whom orders have been sent to come to Chester. 3. To write Mons. Augier to examine a proposition sent over by Dr. Colladon, which was given to him by a Frenchman there, for saving the expense of powder in England, and to confer with the man concerning it, and report. STATE PAPERS. 405 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. The petition of the inhabitants of Bideford recommended to the Navy Committee. 5. The Trinity House and Navy Committee to consider how order may be taken with the families of pirates and enemies abroad, who live by depredations upon our nation, and maintain those families thereby. 7. Sir Arthur Hesilrigge added to the committee for private informations. 8. The letters to Col. Popham, Mr. Walley, and Col. Willoughby to be signed and sent. 10. Hen. Cooper, a soldier in Col. Ingoldsby's regiment, to have 201. for discovering a plot at Oxford. 1 1. To write the Lord General, recommending Hen. Cooper as a * serjeant in the first new company to be raised by him. 12. To write Mr. Strickland to know whether the rest of the provinces should have letters like those sent to Zealand. 13. Col. Fenwick to have 3s. a man for the 1,000 recruits raised by him for Ireland, and a warrant to be issued for that purpose. 14. Order by the Ordnance Committee —upon certificate that 7961. is necessary for reparations of Portland garrison, that 2001. has been imprested, and 3001. expended,-that it be reported to Council that 3001. more should be imprested to the governor, out of Goldsmiths' Hall. Noted as read, agreed to, and a warrant to be issued accordingly. [1. 63, pp. 302-304.] Nov. 24. 69. Order by the Ordnance Committee, referring the papers of Andrew Burrell, concerning guns for the Swiftsure, to the Ordnance officers and the Navy Commissioners. [1 page.] Nov. 24. 70. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As the Council of State have ordered the Lion and Garland to be continued out for three months longer, after the eight months' summer service has expired, you are to order the victuallers at Plymouthl), Milford, or where else the generals of the fleet shall think best for expediting them to sea again, to supply them with necessaries for three months. [1 page. A l8so I. 123, p. 152.] Nov. 24. 71. R. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The committee having expected your opinion upon Mr. Burrell's petition, and not such a doubtful answer, have ordered me to return the papers, so that you may satisfy them therein. [I page. Also I. 123, p. 153.] Nov. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Col. Blount to attend next Wednesday, about some passages that fell out last Sunday in Greenwich Church, wherein he is concerned. 2. To write Major-General Mytton, thanking him for his letter from Beaumaris, as also for his care, and to desire him to continue the same. 4. To write the Commissioners of Customs to take care that neither fullers' earth nor that of which tobacco pipes are made be 406 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont) exported, it being a great prejudice to the manufacture of English cloth. 5. To write W. J[ohnson] and W. E[mperor],* thanking them for their good information concerning the transportation of fullers' earth, and to desire them to continue it, and to give a particular account both of the time when it is brought in, the name of the person, and ship, and the port whence it came. 6. The letter from the Attorney-General of Ireland, with the articles made between Ormond and Owen O'Neale, to be reported to Parliament by the Earl of Pembroke. 7. To write Col. Pride, to enforce the former order, and require 200 men to be given out of those who are going over as recruits, for reinforcing Col. Venables. 8. To write the Lord General to appoint two troops out of Col. Okey's dragoons for the Irish service, to march with Col. Hen. Cromwell. 10. To write the Governor of Southampton to keep the five men he suspects to be guilty of having broken into a house there, and to send up those living in Westminster to be secured here, and thanking him for his good service therein. 11. To report to Parliament that power should be given to the several parishes to lay a tax within their parish, for furnishing themselves with arms for their watch, and defraying the charges incident thereto. 12. To send to the Exchequer officer in whose custody the indented standard pieces usually remain, to attend to receive one indented piece of gold and another of silver, to be kept as the standard of the coin of this nation; the Lord Chief Baron to be also sent to, that his direction may be had therein. 13. Reports [from the Irish Committee] approved, as follows:Order being given to Col. Fleetwood and Col. Whalley to march 1,000 recruits of foot raised by them for Ireland to Bristol,-which men are now on their march to Chester, by reason whereof their march will prove five days longer than expected, and the money allowed them to march to Chester will not hold out to march them to Bristol,-for preventing the taking of free quarter and other disorders, the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands are to pay Col. Whalley, upon account, 8d. a day for each of the men for five days, to pay for their quarters, which will amount to 1661. 13s. 4d. Col. Harrison is to pay (out of the assignations for his regiment) to Col. Hen. Cromwell's troop of 100 men, their entertainment during their stay for a wind, and until they are shipped for Ireland, and also one month's pay in advance, when they ship for Ireland. Col. Hacker to make like payments to the three troops of his regiment which are to go to Ireland as part of Col. Cromwell's regiment. To the two troops of dragoons of Col. Okey's regiment, which are * See Thurloe's State Papers, vol. i., p. 117. They were intelligencers for Parliament, at Rotterdam.-ED. STATE PAPERS. 407 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) to complete Col. Cromwell's regiment, Col. Okey is to pay quarters, &c., out of the assignations for his regiment; as they are to be advanced from dragoons to troopers, whereby their pay is increased, that preferment is encouragement sufficient for them to go, without putting the State to any further charge. The colonels of every regiment in the army, out of whose respective troops 20 horse are to be disbanded, and taken on as recruits for the Irish service, are to pay, out of the assignations for their respective regiments, to so many of the disbanded horse as shall be willing to go, and to such as go for any that refuse, their entertainments to discharge quarters in their march to the water side, and during their stay for a wind, until landed in Ireland, and one month's pay in advance upon account. Three troops of Col. Cromwell's regiment of horse, and 120 of the reduced recruits of Col. Fleetwood's regiment of horse, in all 450 horse, officers, and soldiers, are to ship at Milford; as there is 20s. for each horse to be sent thither, to pay for transportation and victuals on shipboard, the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands are to pay 4501. to Col. Harrison, who is to appoint a fit person to provide shipping, &c., and render an account to Council. For the transport and providing of victuals on shipboard, for the three troops of Col. Hacker's regiment of horse, and the reduced recruits out of Major-General Lambert, Col. Sanders, and Col. Lilburne's regiments, in all 669 horse, officers, and soldiers, which are to be shipped at Chester and Liverpool, the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands are to send 6691. to Chas. Walley at Chester, who is to provide therefor, and render an account. For the reduced recruits out of the General, Col. Whalley, Col. Rich, Col. Tomlinson, Col. Desborow, and Col. Twistleton's regiments, in all 700 horse, which are to be shipped at Bristol and Minehead, 7001. is to be sent to Jas. Powell at Bristol, who is to give an account. The total of the money to be sent by the treasurers to the said ports is 1,8191. Dr. Staynes to see that a commissary of musters be appointed to attend at each port, to muster the men and horses once every week during their stay, and send an account to Council. [I. 63, pp. 305-310.] Nov. 26. Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. Many piracies being committed upon the Northern coast, the inhabitants of Scarborough, Bridlington, and Whitby petition, in their great distress, that we would appoint one of the new frigates to service upon that coast, to be commanded by some person acquainted with the coast. We recommend Capt. William Neshfield, of Scarborough, who has before had command at sea, and knows that coast. [I. 123, p. 153.] Nov. 26. 72. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. Peacock Whitehall. has npt above 12 days' victuals, and is preparing to come in, and asks whether to come to Chatham or Deptford; his coming in will DOMESTIC 408 1649. VOL. III. be very prejudicial to the Northern parts; if you could persuade him to stay forth until more ships of the winter guard have come in and gone forth again, it would be best; this is post day for those parts. He also states that the Hart frigate is in Yarmouth, having broken her main topsail yard; that the Star frigate is likewise there, having broken the cap of the mainmast, and that she was forced to let slip a suit of cable, as another ship in the road drove foul of her; also that the Lion is coming in, whose captain he highly commends for extraordinary diligence. You will acquaint Mr. Hutchinson of these ships' coming in. Mr. King, the victualler at Yarmouth, will observe your commands. [1 page.] Nov. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 4. The petition of the governor, assistants, and fellowship of the Eastland merchants, referred to the committee for the East India. business, who are to attend next Monday. 5. To write the gentlemen of Exeter, thanking them for their care in giving notice of the miscarriages and defects of those who refuse to act there under the present government, and to desire them to continue it. 6. Approval of what has been done by Mr. Scott, in seizing some false gold made for one Fairbank. 7. To write Col. Willoughby at Portsmouth that he may draw bills of exchange upon Mr. Frost, not exceeding 2001. at three days' sight, for setting out three colliers at Portsmouth. 8. The examination of the charge of Jervais against Hughes referred to the Admiralty Committee. 9. Mr. Hughes to give security in 1,0001. to attend until the charge against him is determined. 10. To request the House, as there are several ships at Chatham and elsewhere, which are useless by age and decay, and a needless charge, that authority may be given to have them sold, and the proceeds employed for building new ships. 11. So many of the articles of the [militia] instructions as are already passed, and are in the power of this Council to put in execution, to be written out, with the names of the persons who are to be commissioners for the several counties, to be further considered, and then dispatched. 12. To write Major Mayer to march his troops to Liverpool. 12a. The instructions for the militia to be taken up to-morrow. 13. Joseph Seamore to have his liberty, on security not to leave England without notice, and to be of good behaviour. 14. To report to Parliament, by Sir Hen. Mildmay, informations that many persons in the several counties who are put into commissions of peace do not appear and act, whereby there is a great obstruction of justice, and the country disturbed by thieves and robbers, and to desire the House to take such order that those justices may do their duty. [I. 63, pp. 316-318.] Nov. 27. 73. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. None of the Whitehall. pursers of ships coming in are to have their discharge till their STATE PAPERS. 409 1649. VOL. III. accounts are. returned perfect by the generals at sea, who say that special care is needed, because the victuals were delivered for the summer's service in parts, and with some irregularity. [I page.] Nov. 27. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Navy Commissioners attend them on Thursday next, to confer relative to an order of the Council of State for building six new frigates for the winter guard. -[A lso Vol. III., No. 74.] Order upon the petition of Jno. Williamson, late master of the Hope of Delfts Haven, a dogger boat,-which, being laden with coals from Scotland to Holland, was surprised by an Irish frigate of war, but afterwards retaken iby Capt. Hosier, and brought into Yarmouth, where she now remains condemned as prize, through the non-appearance of the owners, and upon the certificate of the prize collectors, made on reference of the petition to them, —that it be reported to the Council of State that, upon proof of the allegations in the petition in the Admiralty Court, and upon payment of salvage for the ship and coals, the owners ought to have restitution of the ship and coals, but Dr. Walker's opinion therein ought also to be first obtained. Reference to Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty, of the said petition and papers of John Williamson. Nov. 27. Order in concurrence with the opinion of the Navy Commissioners and the Trinity House, on Andrew Burrell's petition about the stoving of cordage, that the Swiftsure's ropes be stoved accordingly [I. 123, pp. 154, 155. Also last order Vol. III., No. 75.] Nov. 27. Admiralty Committee to Sir Michael Livesey. The fishermen of Stroud inform us that no commission has been issued on their behalf, and that the fishermen of Milton break up the oyster grounds, contrary to former agreements. We recommend the business to your care, and desire, before the return of the commission, that thecommissioners for the hundred of Shamwell may meet and sit with you, to examine the witnesses on both sides, whereby they may have no just cause of complaint, and meanwhile give order that there be no discord amongst them; we assure ourselves that nothing will be done by the Milton men, concerning the fishery, until the commission is certified. [I. 123, p. 158.] Nov. 27. Admiralty Committee to Sir Thomas Walsingham. We enclose the petition of Robt. Tatnall, servant to the late Admiralty Committee, for reimbursement of his expenses, and as you have money in hand belonging to the State as vice-admiral, you are to pay him 51. Letters were issued by the Council of State last summer, to you and other vice-admirals, to bring in a perfect account to the Admiralty Court; but as you have not yet done so, we remind you of it. [I. 123, p. 159.J Nov. 27. 76. Peter Pett to [the Navy Commissioners]. I have surveyed Deptford. the Truelove frigate at Deptford, and find her deck lies too near the water, which makes her unfit for present service; if her deck were 410 4DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. risen 1 foot or 14 inches higher, being a new vessel, she would be very serviceable. The charge thereof will be 651. [l page.] Nov. 28. Order in Parliament that the petition of Col. Jas. Heane, governor of Weymouth, be referred to the Council of State, to consider what is fit to be done with the several prisoners mentioned in such petition, and what is fit to be paid to the petitioner for his charges therein, and to give order for payment accordingly. [I. 87, p. 105.] Nov. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The papers of Geo. Searle and Mr. Topp, merchant, referred to the Admiralty judges, to consider whether to grant letters of marque. 2. The Surveyor-General of the Works to be sent to Windsor Castle, to view the want of repairs of the chapel, and such other houses as shall be shown him by the Governor, and return an estimate of the charges, and out of what revenue the expenses have formerly been borne, and in what state that revenue is at present. 3. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir Jas. Harrington, Col. Popham, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to hear the matter in difference between Gregory Clement and Col. Thomas Blount, and reconcile the same if they can, or report. 4. The petition of Col. Conway referred to the Irish Committee. 5. Capt. Gifford's commission to be renewed. 6. The examination of Capt. Jno. Greene and Arthur Hyatt referred to Mr. Manley, who is to secure them if he sees cause; meantimnie they are to remain in their present custody. 7. The removal of Mr. Beauchamp, prisoner at Northampton, to be forborne. 9a. The business about bringing down the price of corn to be considered next Friday. 10. Mr. Railton to bring the books and papers belonging to the late Council to-morrow. 11. The Irish Committee to take care for providing corn for the army in Ireland, and to treat with the merchants about it. 12. The committee formerly appointed, for considering what goods were to be reserved for the use of the commonwealth, to consider what goods will be fit for furnishing Hampton Court House for the use of the State. 13. Warrants to be issued to all the keepers of prisons in and about London, Windsor, Wallingford, and Warwick, to return the names of all their prisoners within 14 days, except such as are for felony or debt. 14. The like to all garrisons having prisoners, within one month. 15. The commission for Dr. Walker, for the jurisdiction of the Cinque Ports, to be lengthened for one month, upon his delivering up his former one, and to be for four months, from 23 August 1649. [I. 63, pp. 320-322.] STATE PAPERS. 411 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 28. Council of State to the Commissioners of Sewers. We enclose a petition from John Smyth, with the expenses he has incurred about the jetty works at Margate, and desire you to assist him in reimbursing himself, as by the law of sewers you are enabled to do, and to hear witnesses and receive his informations, and proposals for finding out which way the money may be lawfully levied. [I. 123, p. 159.] Nov. 28. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As Col. Deane has supplied most of the pursers of ships on the Irish coast this summer with money or provisions, he requests that they may not have their final discharge from you until he comes up, and has delivered his account; so we desire you not to pass those pursers, accounts until Col. Deane has brought in his. [I. 123,p. 155.] Nov. 28. 77. Admiralty Committee to the Ordnance Officers. We are informed by Peter Pett at Chatham, that the Tiger frigate, under Capt. Peacock, has come in, and wants gunners' stores, and that if these are supplied, he will get her ready for sailing next week; as you are aware that she is intended for the winter guard, we doubt not you have made preparations, and desire you to send down the stores for the Tiger with all speed, that she may be hastened away. [Q page. Also I. 123, p. 156.] Nov. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letters read, to the several counties, for paying the remainder of the money upon the ordinance of 16 Feb. 1647-8, to be sent, for bringing in the arrears. 2. The letters to Mr. Powell, Col. Deane, and the commanders of the ships in the Severn, about sending the clothes to Wexford, to be sent. 3. Mr. Winde, agent for the money in Oxfordshire, to send in an account of the money in the collectors' hands there, and to be summoned to show cause why he has not paid it in, which he is to do forthwith. 4. Mr. Scott to report to the House information that many persoiis who adhere to the late King's eldest son continue in the commonwealth, and hold correspondence with him, and carry on his designs, particularly by holding intelligence with persons of his party in and about London, which may prove of great danger, and to desire them to pass some law for its prevention. 5. To write the Commissioners of Customs that a very strict search may be made, of such ships as come from the Netherlands, for some scandalous books which are there printed against the Government, entitled " Defensio Regia," which are designed to be sent hither, and to desire them to send up such as they may find, and not allow any to get dispersed. 6. Warrant to be sent to the Master and Wardens of the Stationers' Company to a like effect. 7. To write to Thomas Bendish, customs' officer at Yarmouth, to take care of the searching for such books expected out of Holland. 412 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. To inform Lady Lauderdale that she can leave England within 15 days, when the Council will expect she will be gone out of this land and all its dominions. 10. Mr. Frost to look out the orders made by Council for establishing a committee for foreign agencies, as also the names of the members that have been added. 11. To write the commanders of the ships in the Downs to call back the Dragon frigate from Nieuport. 12. To write Col. Popham, enclosing the intelligence concerning the taking of English ships by Prince Rupert about the Straits. 13. Sir Hen. Mildmay added to the committee for ordering an account to be taken of all the horses now about London. 14. Sir George and Edw. Villiers to give security in 1,0001. each, with two sureties, to the keepers of the liberty of England, to be of good behaviour; Mr. Scott, and the rest of the committee appointed to examine them, to take such bond. 15. The petition of William Sandford and Arthur Burley referred to the Admiralty judges. 17. James Graves, Theodore Reynolds, Jenkin Ellis, and Fras. Marriot, cordwainers, to make 2,000 pairs of boots of good neat's leather, well tanned and waxed, viz., 600 pair of fourteens, 700 pair of thirteens, and 700 pair of twelves, at 14s. lOd. per pair, and deliver them into the stores at Botolph's wharf, free of charge, within three weeks; all the boots to be approved by the master and warden of the Cordwainers' Company, and those not approved to be returned. 5001. to be paid in advance to buy leather, and warrant to be issued to the treasurers-at-war to pay it out of the 14 days' pay to be received by them out of the assignations for the Irish army'; the residue to be paid upon certificate of receipt of the boots. [I. 63, pp. 324-328.] Nov. 29. Order of the Admiralty Committee that Samuel Ayscue and 11 other mariners named of the William, commanded by Thos. Hughes, attend them on Monday next, respecting a charge brought against the said commander. [I. 123, p. 157.] Nov. 29. 78. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. The Admiralty Committee desire you to postpone till Saturday your attendance about the building of the six new ships. [3 page.] Nov. 29. 79. Thos. Teddeman, John Pringle, Thos. Cullen, and Val. Tatnell, Dover. jurats of Dover, to Col. Algernon Sydney, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, at Leicester House, St. Martin's in the Fields. Having received from Mr. Marston, solicitor for the business of the harbour, the order of the Navy Committee for payment of 4001. towards harbour repairs, we, for saving of charges, have drawn the enclosed receipt, and intreated the mayor, as one of the commissioners, to subscribe it; and we now desire you and the other commissioners in London to do the same, and deliver it to Mr. Marston, whereby the said 4001. may be received and transmitted hither. Pray con STATE PAPERS. 413 1649. VOL. III. sider with Sir Hen. Heyman and Capt. Dixwell what shall be paid to Marston for his services in soliciting the business, besides his disbursements. [3 page.] Enclosing, 79. L. Appointment by Wm. Richards, mayor, on behalf of the commissioners for the repair of Dover harbour and pier, of Thos. Eastland, of London, woollen draper, as their agent, to receive 4001. from Sir Hen. Vane, junior, treasurer of the navy, and pay the same to Fras. Raworth, receiver of the rents and revenues of the harbour. 29 Arov. 1649. [i page, signed only by the Mayor.] Nov. 30. Order in Parliament, upon report of Mr. Scott from the Council of State, of informations that many persons who adhere to the late King's eldest son continue here, &c. [see p. 411, No. 4.], that the Council of State consider of and present an Act to the House, for preventing such mischiefs with all speed. Col. Martin also reporting from the Council of State that the garrison of Liverpool is in need of repair, and that 6001. will be sufficient, they are to take care that the needful reparations are done. [I. 87, p. 106.] Nov. 30. Order of the Admiralty Committee that it be reported to the Council of State by Col. Wauton, that Fras. Simpson, late serjeant of the Admiralty at Dover, dismissed by order of the Council of State, and Hen. Tiddiman placed in his room, ought to be re-instated, and Tiddiman ordered to make up his accounts, the Committee, after examining Simpson's petition and case, finding no just cause why he should not be re-established. [I. 123, p. 157.] Nov. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Col. Blake's letter of the 20th inst., concerning the rendition of Kinsale, to be reported to the House by Sir Hen. Vane. 2. Geo. Ayres to be committed to Newgate, upon suspicion of carrying money and children to some Romish seminaries abroad. 3. When Ayres is there, the keeper of Maidstone Gaol may be dismissed to follow his own occasions. 4. The letter for Mr. Strickland to be fairly written and sent. 5. The letters from Barnstaple and Dunster Castle referred to the Irish Committee, who are to prepare the answers by to-morrow's post. 6. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, the Chief Justices of the two benches, the Lord Chief Baron, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Robinson, to be a committee to prepare an Act for prohibiting persons holding intelligence with the eldest son of the late King. 7. To write the trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods, not to sell the goods of the Earl of Pembroke in their custody, until the pleasure of the House is known. 8. Mr. Robinson added to the committee for preparing instructions for the militia, which committee are to consider what votes already passed are fit to be reprinted, and sent to the persons entrusted with the militia. 414 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. The instructions now read for the militia to be sent to Mr. Husband, to print 500 to be sent down to the counties. 10. The Council to meet on Monday at 9 a.m., to consider to whom the putting in execution of the instructions for the militia shall be committed. 11. The water gate to be shut up every evening at dusk, and the key given to the sentry, and to be only opened by him for the Council or those belonging to them; notice to be given to the captain of the guard by Mr. Serjeant, to put this into execution. 12. The Committee for Whitehall to meet on Monday, and to give order for enlarging the chapel; Mr. Frost to attend them, and relate what he has delivered to the Council for the convenient doing thereof 13. The warrant for paying money to Mr. Butler, prisoner in Jersey, to be made payable to his father, hlie giving security that he will reserve it for the use of his son, and pay it to him on demand. 14. The business of regulating the fishery of the Kentish oyster grounds re-committed to the Admiralty Committee. a15. Simpson, formerly Marshal of the Admiralty at Dover, to be restored to his place there; Mr. Tiddiman's accounts to be stated, and satisfaction made him for what is due. 16. The badges made for the watermen's coats to be delivered out to such as have been enlisted and approved of by Council to be the State's watermen. [I. 63, pp. 329-333.] Nov. 30. Council of State to the Generals of the Fleet. A petition has been presented to us by divers fishermen and inhabitants of Folkstone, Kent, showing that they have lately discovered a shelf of oysters against the town, which, if preserved, will not only satisfy their charge of discovery, but be a great relief to their poor, and their neighbours of Dover and Hythe. They further state that divers great boats frequently come from Essex, Rochester, Milford [sic, Milton?], and other places, to fish, and destroy the said shelf, which will be effected, if not suddenly prevented. We therefore recommend to you to use all means for preserving the said shelf from destruction, that it may be continued as of use for the public good, and not ruined for advancing of particular interest. If you shall hereafter find that any boats are sent thither to destroy it, you are to take notice of the persons so offending, and send their names to us, that order may be taken for their punishment, and for restraining similar proceedings, we conceiving it very equitable that, as the petitioners have been instrumental in the discovery thereof, they and their neighbours should receive special advantage thereby. [I. 123, p. 158.] Nov. 30. 80. Order from Capt. Jonas Reeve to John Braithwaite, purser of the Elizabeth, to deliver 8,000 gross weight of biscuit to Thos. Home, master of the Edward bark, for the use of the army under General Cromwell, before Ross and Waterford. [Copy, 1 page.] STATE PAPERS. 41I 1649. VOL. ITI. Nov.? 81. Certificate by Capt. Jonas Reeve and Capt. John Stookes of the delivery at Milford, from the Elizabeth, of 951 tons of cask and 186 iron hoops, which were used to carry water to Ireland for the horses. [Copy, I page.] Nov. 82. Certificate by Wm. Ryley, Norroy King at Arms, that the arms of John Thurley, of Yorkshire, a descendant of an ancient family of that name, are sable, chevron ermine, between three cinquefoils, or; and for his crest, on a helm and wreath of his colours, mantled gules, doubled argent; which coat and crest are allowed and confirmed to him and his heirs. [Draft,; page.] Nov. 83. Declaration of James, Marquis of Montrose, Earl of Kintairne, Lord Graham, and Baron of Montdeu, Lieut.-Governor and Captain General for His Majesty, of the kingdom of Scotland:Though it may seem both public and private injury, rather than matter of duty, to do any act that may even appear to dispute the clearness of this present service, or to hold its enemies as a party,the justice of His Majesty's cause, the wickedness of these rebels, and my own integrity being all of them so well and so thoroughly known,-yet the further to confirm the world, and encourage all who are to engage, and the powerfullier to convince many who have been innocently inveigled in those desperate courses, I do, in the name of His Majesty, and by virtue of the authority granted by him to me, declare that,-although there has been, and still is, a horrid faction of rebels in Scotland, who causelessly hatched a rebellion against his late Majesty, and when he had granted them all their violent and most unjust desires, were so far from resting satisfied that, being themselves not able to ftnd any further pretences, they solicited a party in England to begin where shame and necessity had forced them to break off; an i when those of the English, being so much less wicked, would have often satisfied themselves by His Majesty's extraordinary concessions (they then not intending the desperate lengths which fatal success and their hollow practices did thereafter drive them to), they thrust in oil to the fire, and ganger to the wound, until they had rendered all irrevocable. Neither were they contented, in the fox skin alone, to act this their so brutish a tragedy, which could never have secured their ends; but while they had received all imaginable satisfaction (as their very own Acts of Parliament witness, wherein they say that his late Majesty parted a contented King from a contented people), finding their rebel brood whom they had begot in England beginning to lessen, and His Majesty's party to have by much the better, they, contrary to the duty of true subjects, and to all covenants and oaths, did enter with a strong army into England, persecute their Prince in a foreign nation, assist a company of stranger rebels against their native King, but for which His Majesty had, without all peradventure, prevailed. And not ashamed of all this, when His late Majesty was, by unhappy treacheries, reduced to think upon extreme courses for his safety, he was pleased, out of natural inclination towards his native 416 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Nov. people, notwithstanding their former villanies, to choose that ignoble party to fall upon, thinking that those whom his greatness and their duty would not oblige, his misery and their compassion might perhaps move with pity, yet too justly fearing their puny faiths, he first resolved to engage them by a treaty; and when he had received all manner of assurances, as is so undeniable and known to all the world, casting himself in their hands, they, contrary to all faith, duty, and laws divine and human, of hospitality, of nature, of nations, and to which there has never been a precedent, nor can ever be a follower, most infamously and basely, to the blush of Christians and the abomination of all mankind, sold their sovereign over to their merciless fellow traitors, with whom how they complotted his destruction, their secret intercourses both before and since his horrid murder, too evidently declare. Of all which villanies they are so little touched with the guilt, that they now begin with His Majesty upon the same scores they left with his father, declaring him king with provisoes, so robbing him of all right, while they would seem to give some to him, pressing him to join with those who have leagued all his dominions in rebellion, and laid all royal power in the dust; that in effect he would condemn the memory of his father, destroy himself, and ruin his faithful party within all those dominions. There are those who at first entered England, soliciting all to rise in this desperate rebellion, who were the chief instruments of all the battles and slaughters within that kingdom, who sold their sovereign unto death, and yet dig in his grave, and who are more perniciously hatching the destruction of his present Majesty, by the same base treacheries, than even they did his father's. Yet the people in general, having been ignorantly misled, have now their eyes opened, and their hearts turned to 'dutiful obedience, and there has been still a royal party, who have given such proofs of integrity that His Majesty-moved with tender compassion for these righteous' sakes,-in behalf of all who at last have remorse for their misdemeanors, is not only willing to pardon every one (except such who, upon clear evidences, shall be found guilty of the murder of his father) who immediately, or upon the first possible convenience, abandons those rebels, and joins with us and our forces, but also to assure all who are or will turn loyal to him, of that nation, that it is his resolution, upon the word of a prince, to ratify (so soon as it shall please God to put it in his power, with the advice of the supreme judicatures of that kingdom), all that was done by his father in order to their peace, desiring nothing but their dutiful obedience, and faithful services, for the revenge of the horrid murder,of his father, his own just re-establishment, and their perpetual happiness under his government. Wherefore all who have any duty left in them to God, their king, country, friends, homes, wives and children, or would change the tyranny and oppression of those rebels into the mild and innocent government of their just prince, or revenge the murder of their king, redeem their nation from infamy, themselves from slavery, restore STATE PAPERS. 417 1649. VOL. III. the present, and oblige the ages to come;-let them, as Christians, subjects, patriots, friends, husbands, and fathers, join forthwith with us in this present service, that is so full of conscience, duty, honour, and all just interests, and not apprehend any evils half so much as those they presently lie under; for though there may appear difficulties, yet let them not doubt of God's justice, nor the happy providence that may attend His Majesty, nor their own resolutions, nor the fortunes of those they are joined with; resolving with Joab, to play the men for their people and the cities of their God, and let the Lord do whatsoever seemeth good unto him; wherein whatsoever shall happen, they may at least be assured of Crastinus' recompense, that dead or alive, the world will give them thanks. [31 pages.] Dec. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The keeper of Maidstone gaol, having delivered Geo. Ayres to the keeper of Newgate, to be discharged further attendance. 3. The case of Lieut.-Col. Roseworme, which has been considered by a committee, to be reported to the House by Col. Wauton, so that what is desired by him may be done, if Parliament think fit. 5. Order to be given for bringing the books and papers belonging to the late King, and now at Nottingham, to the Council. 6. To write Colonels Popham, Blake, and Deane, concerning the spoils made by Prince Rupert about the Straits, to enclose the informations received, and desire them to consider in what way he may be prevented. 7. Sir Wm. Masham and Colonels Stapley and Ludlow to be a committee to confer with some of the people who keep shop upon the new Exchange, concerning the shutting up of the Exchange at a convenient hour in the evening, for preventing the evils growing by the meeting of disorderly and disaffected persons there, at unreasonable hours in great numbers. 8. The articles against Jno. Hooker referred to the Lord Commissioners of the Great Seal, to proceed according to law, and return an account. 9. The paper from the Army Committee, containing the names of those appointed agents for collecting money for the army gone to Ireland, to be sent to the Irish Committee. 10. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, Lords Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron, and Lord President to be a committee to consider the draft of an Act brought in for preventing export of gold and silver, and to draw up an Act. 11. The committee that meets next Monday about trade to consider how the business of trade may be best carried on by the Council, and to think of some merchants that may be desired to attend; also to think of a time and place for constant sitting, and of the manner of carrying on the work. 12. The paper brought in by Sir Wm. Constable, concerning the garrison of Gloucester, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 35077. D D 418 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. Mr. Haynes, the engineer, to be sent to Weymouth, to view that place, and consider how it may be secured by a citadel, instead of the fortifications now there. 14. The Admiralty Committee to consider how 40 trees for Weymouth, and 40 for Portland, of a ton each, may be had out of the New Forest, of those not fit for shipping. 15. The committee that consults with the army officers to consider with them whether Weymouth and Portland garrisons should be victualled, according to the governor's desire. [I. 63, pp. 334-338.] [Dec. 1.] 21. In pursuance of an Order of Parliament of 25 September last, authorising the Council to give power and instructions to such persons within the several counties of England and Wales as they think fit, for preserving the peace, and preventing tumults, insurrections, and invasions, the Council has resolved upon the following:(1.) You shall meet the first Tuesday in every month, in some convenient place, and oftener if necessary. (2.) Before acting upon these instructions, you are to subscribe the engagement to be true and faithful to the commonwealth, in the presence of any three of you, and then any two of you are to cause the said engagement to be subscribed by such colonels and majors (whose names you are to return to the Council), captains and other officers as shall be employed, and by ^the common soldiers whom you think fit to be entrusted with arms; and upon recommendation of the officers to the Council, they are to have commissions if the Council approve them; and they being so commissionated, you may grant commissions to their inferior officers, if you approve of them. (3.) You are to inform yourselves of all conspiracies and secret meetings of disaffected persons, and such as are in the commission of the peace are to take informations and examinations upon oath, in writing, on any cause whether expressed by words or actions, spoken, printed, written, or published, against the peace of the commonwealth, securing and dispersing or committing the parties active and dangerous. (4.) You are to disarm, secure, or commit all Papists and other ill-affected persons that have of late appeared against the Parliament, or that hold correspondence with Charles Stuart, son of the late King, or with any other person or nation, tending to the disturbance or altering of the present Government, or to the raising of tumults and insurrections. (5.) You are to inform yourselves what horse and arms are in your respective counties, cities, and towns, and in whose hands, how, and where formerly charged; and to cause all those fit for service to be put into the hands of well-affected persons, and made fit for war, and then train and muster them in troops and companies, and form them into regiments, to resist all who attempt to invade or raise insurrection; calling to your assistance such persons as you think fit that are trusted with the militia, to aid in STATE PAPERS. 419 1649,. VOL. III. carrying on the work; you shall correspond with the chief commanders of the Parliament forces in your respective counties, and act as you receive orders from Parliament or the Council of State. (6.) Your directions how to charge persons of estates with horse and foot, and in what manner to pay them when in actual service, and to enjoin those charged what orders to observe, are under consideration; but meantime you are to do all that will conduce to the safety of your country, according to the instructions now sent. [Printed, and inserted into the Council of State Order Book, p. 338.] [Dec.] Order that 500 copies of the folllowing papers,-viz.: The Act prohibiting kingship; the Act for abolishing the oath of allegiance; the declaration in answer to the Scotch Commissioners' papers; the Act to abolish kingly office and the House of peers; the Act for repealing the monthly fast; the Act declaring what offences shall be judged treason; the Act declaring the commonwealth a free State; the resolutions concerning ministers who shall preach and pray against the present Government; another Act declaring what offences shall be adjudged treason; the declaration against persons who have betrayed their trust in Ireland, or adhered to Charles Stuart, to be traitors and rebels; the Act against scandalous books and pamphlets; and the declaration of 28 September-be printed in quarto, in a reasonable letter and good paper, and sent down to the several counties of England and Wales, along with the instructions for the militia. [Draft MS., 1 page, inserted with the preceding in Order Book, I. 63, p. 338.] Dec. 1. Council of State to Col. Litcott of the Garland. Your ship being appointed to strengthen the winter guard, you are to take in three months' victuals which the Navy Commissioners have ordered their victuallers to get ready at Plymouth, and then ply at sea, and observe orders from us or the generals of the fleet. [I. 123, p. 161.] Dec. 1. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that,-although upon conference with one of the generals of the fleet, they abated the number of men upon the ships in the winter guard, yet as Rupert is now abroad with a fleet, and a considerable force is needed,-it be recommended to the Council to leave the generals to make an addition of men upon such ships, so that they do not exceed the number which were upon the ships of the summer guard. Order, in pursuance of an order of the Council of State of 26 Nov. last, as to the manner of building six frigates for the winter guard, that the Navy Commissioners consider the matter, and certify thereon. Order to the Collectors for Prize Goods to pay to four poor widows whose husbands have been slain in service at sea, 101. a piece, viz., Ann Clippenden, Martha Winsley, Marg. Peirce, and Uriah Wills. [I. 123, pp. 160, 161, 186.] DD 2 420 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 1. Admiralty Committee to Col. Edw. Popham. Divers merchants having petitioned Council about the danger their ships and goods run, Rupert being at sea with seven of the revolted ships, and having seized on some of them, we sent for the Navy Commissioners to advise concerning the state of the winter guard, and which of them were fit to put into a squadron, to attend Rupert's motion; we offer the Leopard, Entrance, Adventure, Expedition, Tiger, and Constant Warwick. We desire your approbation, and to know whether you think it necessary to add any more, and we wish one of yourselves would head the squadron. [I. 123, p. 161.] Dec. 1. 84. Col. Ri. Deane to Col. Nathan Whetham, governor of PortsPortsmouth. mouth, lodging in London. I desire that 2501. out of the 1,0001. to be sent to Portsmouth may be paid to Major Robinson in London, as I had taken up so much here to pay the bakers, before your bill of exchange came down to Capt. Hurst, (of which I have not as yet ordered or paid anything). With note for Jas. Cooth to receive the 2001. or 2501. Also note from Fras. Allein to Mr. Smith, that 8001. has been already paid out of the warrant for 1,0001., and he therefore desires the 2001. remaining may be paid to Col. Whetham. 5 Dec. 1650. Also note from Col. Whetham to Mr. Smith, to pay such 2001. to Mr. Cooth, for Major Robinson. [1I pages.] Dec. 1. 85. Declaration by Charles II. As we have received many unElizabeth Castle,doubted testimonies of the fidelity, ability, and good affection to our Jersey. service of John Trethewy, gent., for which we conceive ourself obliged in honour and justice to make him some considerable recompense, but our present condition not permitting us to do anything of importance for him, we have thought fit, as an evidence of our gratitude, to promise him hereby that we will make him chief clerk of our spicery, upon the first establishment of our household. We do therefore order that the steward, treasurer, and comptroller of our household, or such other commissioners as shall be appointed for forming and settling our household, do admit and swear him into such place and office, without other warrant. [Copy, 3 page. Endorsed by Nicholas as procured by Lord Hopton.] Dec. 2. 86. Blank commission by Charles II. Being well assured of the good The Court, affections of many of our subjects of Lincolnshire, to serve us in their Elizabeeth Castlepersons when seasonable, and meantime with their purse, by supplyJersey. ing us with money for our support, and for better enabling us to regain our crown and kingdom, and to free them the present tyranny,if a way were prescribed for the doing thereof, whereby they might be assured that their supplies to us should not be discovered, to the ruin of them and their families, and that such supplies should be faithfully conveyed to our hands, and employed for the uses intended, -we have made choice of you for this important service, and give you power, for us and in our name, in as private a manner as you can, to singly acquaint our well-affected subjects within the division of Lindsay with our present condition, and let them know how season STATE PAPERS. 421 1649. VOL. Ill. able such supplies will now be to us, and receive from them such sums as they shall advance, giving receipts under your hand, and taking from each contributor a subscription, either in his own name or in such other as he will be known by, a transcript of which you are to send to the gentleman who delivers this to you, and with whom you are to correspond, that it may be transmitted to us. We also authorise you to assure the contributors that what they shall do herein shall be so secretly managed as that no discovery shall be made to their prejudice, and so faithfully transmitted to us that their affections to us shall not fail to be taken notice. of, and gratefully remembered. We require you faithfully, and with all privacy, to perform this trust, assuring you, and all others whom it may concern, that no person at present knows of this commission to you, but the person whose name you will receive with this, and one of our Privy Council whom he will make known to you, and for whose secrecy we will be responsible. For the better transaction of this business, we advise you to fix a fair correspondence with the said person, through whom we expect from you an exact account of it. [Orig., signed, 1i pages.] Dec. 2. 87-89. Like commissions for collections in the divisions of The Court, Holland and Kesteven, co. Lincoln, and in co. Notts. [3 papers.] Elizabeth Castle, Jersey. Dec. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of the ship of Hamburg, taken by Capt. Tyson of Newport, and now in Dover, referred to the Admiralty judges. 2. Col. Popham's letter of 29 November referred to the Irish Committee, who are to confer with Mr. Ansdell. 3. Col. Willoughby's letter referred to the Irish Committee. 4. To write Col. Pyne to take the examination of Lieut.-Colonel Bucket, concerning the cart of arms stayed in those parts, and send an account thereof. 5. The paper given in, concerning deputies for musters, referred to the Irish Committee. 6. To write the generals at sea of the state of the winter fleet, and as to taking out a squadron from the winter guard to seek Rupert's fleet, and to increase the men in such ships, but not exceeding the proportion of the winter guard. 7. To consider next Wednesday how to send an agent and consul to Spain. 8. Sir Chas. Coote's letter of 18th Sept., concerning the goods received from Thos. Baxter, referred to the Irish Committee, as to whether the debt is to be paid by the State, whether the prices are reasonable, and, if it must be accepted as a debt, whence be is to be paid. 9. Mr. Tassin to continue at Berwick, and for the rest of the garrisons of the northern parts, until the Council gives further order; his entertainment to be 8s. per day. 10. The paper of Col. Fenwick, concerning the reparations to be done to the garrison of Berwick, to be reported to Parliament, as there is no money at the disposal of Council for that purpose. 422 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The petition of the mayor, aldermen, and burgesses of Berwick, concerning the land near Berwick in the hands of Lord Mordington, to be reported to the House by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge. 12. The carriage from Leicester to Nottingham of the ordnance, which is to be sent to Berwick, to be borne out of the moneys appointed for Berwick garrison. 13. The Lord Mayor of York, the governor of Clifford's Tower, and the sheriff of the county to consider how the castle at York and Clifford's Tower may be made so independent one of the other, that the prisoners may be kept safe in the castle. 14. Mr. Heveningham to carry the letter from the sheriff of Norfolk [to Parliament?], and desire them to appoint some persons to examine the business of the minister that refused to read the declaration, and proceed against him as they see cause. 15. The committee that treats with the officers of the' army to consider of some officer to take care of the West, in the absence of Sir Hardress Waller. 16. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to issue a commission of oyer and terminer for co. Devon, confer with the Attorney-General for fit names, and appoint some one to prosecute offenders there. 17. To write Sir Hardress Waller as to what has been done in answer to his letter. 18. To write to such rof the committee at Devon as Sir Hardress Waller shall name, to examine the letters in his custody, and send up such as concern any persons jin London or Bristol to the Council, and also transcripts of the others. 19. The two Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to examine the business concerning a design in Oxfordshire. 20. The Irish Committee to confer with the Army Committee, and consider the letters of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, concerning the establishment for Ireland, and future provision of money, and prepare something to bring to Council, to be reported to the House. 21. The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's letter, concerning Lieut.General Jones' 5001. a year, to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Scott. 24. Mr. Heveningham, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to examine persons now at the door, one of whom is from the Peterhouse, and the other two in the serjeant's custody. 27. Col. Purefoy and Col. Ludlow to ascertain whether Matthew Harrison, prisoner in Newgate, has compounded, and whether any be bound to prosecute against him; and if they find that he has compounded, and that there is no prosecutor bound, to discharge him on recognizance, with sureties in 2001. for good behaviour. 28. uTo write Capt. Smith of Oxford, thanking him for good services, and especially in the business concerning Mr. Appletree and Mr. Draper, in the conspiracy against them, and to desire him to continue the same diligence, and do his best to apprehend any disturbing the peace. STATE PAPERS. 423 1649. VOL. IIL Dec. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 29. The justices of peace who have the examination of the conspiracy against Mr. Appletree and Mr. Draper to send up a transcript thereof. 30. To write Messrs. Edgar and Bradlin, justices of the peace named by Mr. Heveningham, and to the rest of the justices in Ipswich and Woodbridge divisions, to issue awarrant for the apprehension of John Manning and Reginald French, and to-proceed against them; the petition and deposition of the keeper of Milton gaol to be sent them. 31. Charles Collins admitted as one of the serjeant's deputies. 32. Thomas Dafthorne to be discharged from prison, upon taking the test. 35. To write Col. Popham to stop payment of the 2001. formerly ordered to be paid to three ships now at Portsmouth, designed for Ireland, warrants being issued for payment of 7301. to them. [L. 63, pp. 340-346.] Dec. 3. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker attend them to-morrow, to confer upon the charges brought by Jervais against Hughes, and referred to the committee by the Council of State. Order postponing for a week the hearing the bill for the corporation of mariners, on behalf of the Committee of the Trinity House on the one part, and Capt. Limbery on the other. [I. 123, pp. 162, 163.] Dec. 3. 90. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We desire Whitehall. you to confer with the master shipwright and other able shipwrights, touching the building six new frigates next summer, for next year's winter guard, according to the debate we lately had with you thereon, and certify your opinion. [4 page; also I. 123, p. 162.] Dec. 3. 91. Col. Nath. Whetham to Fras. Allein. I have returned 2501. Gurney House. (besides the 5501. you returned) of the 1,0001., and given a receipt at the Treasury, Guildhall, and desire you to give order that I may forthwith receive that 2501., and jthe remainder as you shall think fit. Noted by Allein that Smith is to pay it as desired. Also note from Col. Whetham to Smith, to pay the 2501. to the bearer. [14 pages.] Dec. 4. Order in Parliament, that the Council of State see that the letters of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and other late transactions there, be forthwith printed and published. [I. 87, p. 107.] Dec. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The several letters read to be signed, and sent. 3. Col. Fras. Willoughby not to be released from prison without entering into a recognizance in 1,0001. himself, and two sureties of 5001. each, to be acknowledged before the keepers of the liberties of England, for his good behaviour. 424 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. Col. Blake to command the squadron going towards Cadiz to seek Prince Rupert. 5. To write Col. Blake that the Council has pitched upon him as the person whom they intend to send against Prince Rupert, and that, to avoid delays by meeting in London or elsewhere, he is to reside at Plymouth until all things are ready for his setting forth; meantime the Irish squadron may do service in the station to which they are appointed. 6. To write Col. Popham to the like effect, and that the Council leaves it to him and the rest of the generals to appoint such a number ofjships, and of such a quality as they think fit, to go in the squadron, and that the Admiralty Committee will take care for providing supplies for the expedition, and will also advise with the traders to the Straits as to their opinion, which shall likewise be sent them. 7. The Admiralty Committee to advise with some of the merchant traders to the Straits, concerning the sending of a fleet against Prince Rupert, now about the Straits, and report what they shall receive. 8. The Irish Committee to treat with the treasurers-at-war concerning the lending of 6,0001. to them this week, and 4,0001. next week, upon their engagement to repay it when wanted. 9. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Holland to consider how the treasurers-at-war may be accommodated with a convenient place in the Mews, for keeping their papers of account of the army. 16. As'the deputy commissaries of the army are now employed in mustering the army, and cannot muster the recruits to go for Ireland, a warrant is to be issued to the treasurers of deans and chapters' lands, to pay Dr. Stayne 351. for satisfying five commissaries, at 5s. a day for one month, to begin the 7th inst., for their attendance at the several ports; Dr. Stayne is to choose persons of integrity, and return an account of their service, that there be no delay in speeding them to the several ports; in case the service requires longer attendance than one month, he is to appoint such of the deputy commissaries as he thinks fit to attend further, so that the State is not put to the charge of paying the five commissaries longer than necessary. rI. 63, pp. 347-351.] Dec. 4. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. As disaffected persons correspond with the enemy, and under colour of sending provisions, &c., to Ireland, send them to the Scilly Isles, Jersey, &c., and bring back the spoils of our merchants, taken by the enemy, for want of some to prevent connivance or negligence, and to proceed against offenders, you are to authorise Jas. Corbet for three months to seize all such ships, and proceed against them in the Admiralty Court. [I. 63, p. 353.] Dec. 4. Council of State to the Admiralty Committee. We desire you to Whitehall. issue an order to the Navy Commissioners, to sign a bill for the pay of Capt. Robert Moulton, senior, Vice-Admiral of the Narrow Seas, at the rate of 40s. a day from 18 Jan. 1648-9 to 11 Oct. 1649. [1. 123, p. 164.] STATE PAPERS. 425 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 4. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order upon consideration of the charge made against Capt. Hughes, of receiving pay from the Turks to go with his English ships to Canea in Candia, that,-inasmuch as the committee are informed that Messrs. Read, Ell, Guarland, Hockson, Hurlstone, Mabson, Ballighter, Nox, Sandford, Thorowgood, and others, have accepted the like pay, and carried Turkish soldiers in English ships as aforesaid,-the Council of State be informed that this committee think Dr. Walker, advocate for the Admiralty, should put in a charge against them in the Admiralty Court. Order that Dr. Walker, advocate of the Admiralty, audit the accounts of Fras. Simpson and Hen.iTiddiman, as seijeants of the Admiralty and Cinque Ports of Dover, upon oath, as well for pay as fees for wrecks, droits, &c., that have come to their hands during their service, and return such accounts to this committee. [I. 123, pp. 163, 164.] 92. Order that Capt. Rob. Moulton, and such Trinity House shipmasters as trade to the Straits, attend on Thursday, with such shipmasters who have traded thither as are well affected to Parliament. [3 page.] Dec. 4. Admiralty Committee to the Generals at Sea. We communicated your letter of the 3rd inst. to the Council of State, but they have since received more certain intelligence, by a Straits' ship of great value, that Rupert's fleet is at Cadiz, and that he is endeavouring to get that and other harbours of the King of Spain to connive at his designs, in making prize of our merchant ships, and selling them. The Council know what prejudice will arise to trade by these means, and what opportunity he will have to strengthen the revolted fleet and increase piracy, and therefore wish all possible expedition to be used to set forth a squadron to pursue him. That no time may be lost by consultation about the commander, Col. Deane being sick, they have chosen Col. Blake, who will repair to Portsmouth, where you can confer with him. The Council leave it to you and your fellow commanders to appoint what ships of force you please of this squadron, and approve of the alteration of those mentioned in your letter; they have directed us to consult such masters of the Trinity House as have used the Straits, and thereupon to correspond with you and Col. Blake, for fitting and furnishing all things requisite for this service. [I. 123, p. 165.] Dec. 5. Order in Parliament that the Council of State consider the matter of fact touching the ship Sta. Clara, and what is fit to be done therein, and report. [I. 87, p. 107.] Dec. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The committee for the London militia to consider the claim of - Webberley to the pistols committed to the custody of the militia, and if they belong to him as administrator to his brother, to dismiss such pistols, according to the warrant sent them; but if he 426 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) claims them by any other right, to report what he alleges for their restoration. 2. The counterfeit half-crowns belonging to Mr. Richards to be sent to the Mint, to be melted down, and the silver taken from the alloy, the value of which silver is to be paid to Richards, he having prosecuted the parties. 3. The petition of Geo. King, mariner, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. The badges to be delivered to the watermen to put on their coats, and Mr. Frost to ascertain the worth of the workmanship, that order may be issued for the money. 5. The watermen to have 41. a year each, payable quarterly, the first quarter to be due 25th inst. 5a. Next Monday to be appointed to consider the disposing of sea prisoners; the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker to attend. 6. Capt. Jno. Greene to be committed to the King's Bench prison, Southwark, for bearing arms against Parliament, in order to his trial in the Upper Bench. 7. Arthur Hyatt to attend the Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench, to inform against Capt. Jno. Greene. 8. The Lord General and his council of officers to take care that places are provided for the Marshal-General to keep his prisoners in, so that they may be removed from Whitehall, according to former order, their continuance there being an annoyance. 9. The Lord General to think of some other place for quartering the soldiers now at Durham House, that the Earl of Pembroke may have the use of his own house. 9a. The business of the agent and consul for Spain to be considered next Friday. 96. The business of the priests in the French agent's house to be considered to-morrow. 11. Dr. Walker, advocate in the Admiralty Court, to put in a charge against Capt. Hughes, for accepting pay from the Turks, to go with his ship to Canea, in Candia, and also against Messrs. Read, Ell, Guarland, Hockson, Hurlston, Mabson, Ballighter, Nox, Sandford, Thorowgood, and others,for the same offence. [I. 63, pp. 355 -357.] Dec. 5. Admiralty Committee to the Committee for Plundered Ministers. The enclosed was sent to us by the Navy Commissioners, with a letter from Mr. Roswell, minister of the parish church at Chatham, to Mr. Aderley, minister for the Navy there; we desire you to consider of it, conceiving his deportment herein to be properly within your cognizance, and to send for him, and proceed according to justice; it is a business of great concern to the affairs of the Navy. [I. 123, p. 166.] Dec. 6. 93. Petition of Anne Hopkins, relict and administratrix of Wm. Hopkins, merchant, for the stay of Henry Ryley, who is about STATE PAPERS. 427 1649. VOL. III. to proceed to Aleppo, until her complaint against him in Parliament has been heard. The late Wm. Hopkins being at Smyrna in Asia, in Jan. 1643-4, in open court accused Theophilus May, who keeps out of England, for calling the members of this Parliament rogues, rascals, traitors, and robbers, and no Parliament. Thereupon Ryley, with his accomplices, sent a malignant certificate against Hopkins to Sir Sackville Crowe, then ambassador at Constantinople, who, without further proof, issued a warrant for his close imprisonment, and then stopped his ears to his complaint, insomuch that he (being in perfect health when he was attached) died within six months under restraint, and not without suspicion of poison, and petitioner thus not only lost her husband, but also his estate there, valued at 2,0001. Ryley was a clerk 'of the Star Chamber, a ringleader and guide of the malignant party at Smyrna, and a capital opposer of the well-affected party; yet has been so powerful here that the Levant Company have lately chosen him for their consul at Aleppo. [i page.] Annexing, 93. i. Certificate by John Bourchier, Robt. Petchet, Nathaniel and Samuel Barnardiston, John Hassall, Hen. Davy, and Thos. Porter. At a court held at Smyrna on 8 Jan. last, Theophilus May confirmed his testimony against John Bond, surqeon, for treasonable words uttered by him against His Majesty on 1 Dec. last, and when the Court was ready to rise, Wm. Hopkins said, " Mr. May, in this business of Bond's, and in your accusing of him for his treasonable words spoken against His Majesty, you have performed the part of a loyal subject and an honest man, worthy of commendations; and I assure you that if I had heard him speak those words, I should have been the first man that would have accused him, and brought him to justice. But, Mr. May, I have something to say against you; that you, being a man living here by alm.s, should speak against the State. For my part, I do not know that it is treason against the State or not, but sure I am it is scandalum magnatum, and the words spoken by you on board the William and Thomas were that the Parliament were a company of rogues and rascals, traitors.and rebels, and no Parliament."-Smyrna, 20 March ] 643-4. 93. ii. Hen. Ryley and six others to Sir Sackville Crowe. At the request of Theo. May, we certify that at a Court held here on 8 Jan. last, Wm. Hopkins, merchant, now resident at Smyrna, (after the examination of May on His Majesty's behalf, against John Bond, surgeon, for the horrid treason uttered by him, qvas read to those assembled) in the presence of the whole nation, reviled May, saying that he was a needy fellow, &c., to the end, as we conceived, to undervalue his testimony, and accused him of having spoken words against the State, affirming that May had said that the now remaining part of the House of Commons were rebels and traitors; upon which accusation he drew up a 428 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. certificate against May, and went from house to house to procure hands to it, and some that would not conform thereto he threatened, and told the bystanders to take notice of them as men ill affected; which threatening was proved against him on 14 Jan. last, in the presence of the consul, and all the nation, by Messrs. Pixtey and Robinson; they voluntarily affirmed it to be true before Hopkins, who had but a little before shamefully denied it. With the testimony of Jno. Pixley, that Mr. Robinson refused to subscribe May's certificate. - Smyrna, 13 April 1644. [Copy, 1 page.] Dec. 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Isaac Dorislaus, for a registrar's place for probate of testaments, recommended to Mr. Stevens, now in the chair in a committee for that purpose, as also to the gentlemen that serve in the House for Cambridgeshire, that he may have employment in that county. 2. The petition of Simon Smith, merchant, concerning the herring fishery, referred to the Committee for trade. 4. Drs. Exton, Clerke, and Walker, judges of appeal, to consider the petition of Capt. Isaac Phillips, and proceed according to law and justice. 6. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, the Lord President, the Earls of Pembroke and Salisbury, Lord Lisle, Col. Wauton, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Jas. Harrington, the Earl of Denbigh, Col. Jones, Mr. Scott, and the Lord General to be a committee to consider the complaint against Wm. Dudley, by Mrs. de Avaux, concerning his forcibly taking away a child in her custody. 7. A copy of the certificate from Mr. Vavasour, Mr. Saltmarsh, and others,"concerning Wressall Castle, to be sent to the Earl of Northumberland, and he desired to order his officers and servants to make the castle untenable, as propounded in such certificate. 8. To write Messrs. Vavasour, Saltmarsh, Hirlewey, and Athropp what has been done upon their certificate, and to send them a copy of the letter to the Earl of Nothumberland. 9. The account of the contractors who furnished goods for Ireland, upon the ordinance of 20,0001. per month made in Feb. 164j, referred to the Committee for Accounts, who are to examine their receipts and supplies, and whether the contract has been fully performed. [Also Vol. III., No. 94.] 10. Col. Willoughby to stand upon his own security in 1,0001. upon the condition formerly expressed. 12. Mr. Ryley, the consul for Aleppo, to attend next Monday, to answer what is objected against him in Mrs. Hopkins' petition. 15. Nathaniel Cholmley, Anth. Bowyer, and Nathan Fisher, to be summoned to testify in a case against Sir Thomas Stanley. [I. 63, pp. 358-362.] Dec. 6. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We desire you to consider, and send us your opinion in writing, on our debate STATE PAPERS. 429 1649. VOL. III. of to-day, and the proposition put to you concerning the putting forth a southern squadron out of the winter guard, to pursue Rupert's fleet. [I. 123, p. 167.] Dec. 6. Admiralty Committee to the Generals at Sea. The agents of the several regiments under the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland have collected their money in the several counties, for the armny in Ireland, and have returned it to Bristol, where it lies ready to be transported. You are to order a ship of force to transport it to Ireland. Col. Humphreys, who has charge of it, resides at the Posthouse, Bristol. [I. 123, p. 168.] Dec. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Thos. Taylor, mayor of Maidstone, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. The House to be moved that the Act for the coin may be forthwith publicly proclaimed, as the money is now ready to be paid out. 3. Sir Hen. Vane, Col. Stapley, Lord Grey, Col. Wauton, Col. Purefoy, and the Lord President to be a committee to consider how the money now come in upon the sale of deans and chapters' lands, and lying in bank in the Treasury, may be disposed of to the best advantage. 4. Sir John Wollaston and Alderman Noel to pay to the treasurers for deans and chapters' lands all the gold which has been newly stamped in the Mint, and the treasurers to have a warrant to pay so much silver to Dr. Gourdon, in lieu of so much gold as they shall receive from him, which newly stamped gold is to remain in the custody of the said treasurers, until further order. 5. To declare to Wm. Dudley that the child taken from Mrs. de Avaux ought to be restored to her by him, and remain in the custody of her grandfather and grandmother. 6. The Admiralty judges to have so much of Mr. Strickland's letter as relates to them extracted and sent. 7. The Lord General to have notice that there are several officers coming over from the Low Countries, upon the disbanding of the States' army there, who expect entertainment in the army under him, but are not fit to be entertained, as they are disaffected. 9. To write Col. Popham that, Sir Hardress Waller and his company being ready to go to Ireland, he is to prepare a convoy for them. 10. The Ordnance Committee to consider the repairs to be made to Upnor Castle by Major Browne. 11. To write the Commissioners of Oyer and Terminer for county Dorset to proceed in putting their commission into execution. [I. 63, pp. 364-366.] Dec. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. 501. to be given to the workmen of the Mint who did actual work in stamping the new coin, as a largesse. 430 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 2. The Earls of Pembroke and Salisbury, Lord Grey, Lord Commissioners Whitelock and Lisle, Mr. Holland, Sir Jno. Danvers, Mr. Scott, Alderman Pennington, Mr. Stapley, Viscount Lisle, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Wm. Masham, Col. Jones, and Col. Wauton to be a committee to go to the^Tower, to view the new money, and give the workmen the 501., to be paid by the wardens out of the profits of the Mint. 4. The former committee to consider how the export of gold and silver may be hindered, whether by a more strict search of ships going out, or by raising the price of gold at home; with power to send for such persons as they think fit to advise with, whether officers of the port, merchants, goldsmiths, or others skilful in the value of gold. 5. The Admiralty Committee to receive informations concerning abuses committed by men-of-war, in carrying out gold and silver. 7. Mr. Barrow, searcher at Gravesend, to come to town, and make information in the Admiralty Court of the abuses committed by men-of-war, in refusing to be visited. 8. Sir Hen. Mildmay, Sir Jno. Danvers, Col. Purefoy, Sir James Harrington, Sir Wm. Masham, Lord Chief Justice St. John, Mr. Heveningham, and Mr. Scott, to be a committee to examine miscarriages committed by the packet boat, in transporting moneys, persons or goods. 9. The Lords Commissioners and Lord Chief Justice St. John to bring in a draft of a declaration to be reported to the House, that if any merchants, whether strangers or others, bring in foreign coin or bullion, it shall be free from arrests and embargo. 10. 14,0001. to be lent to the Navy Committee, out of the money laid aside for emergencies, for setting out the squadron against Prince Rupert; to be repaid as soon as any money comes in assigned to the Navy. 11. The proposition brought in by the Navy Commissioners, and some of the masters of the Trinity House approved. 12. To write the Navy Commissioners that their propositions are approved, and order given for the money for setting out the squadron, and that they use expedition, and let the same fleet, or some part of it, act as a reserve for the squadron now going out. 14. To write the generals of the fleet of what has been done towards setting out the squadron which is to attend Prince Rupert. 15. To write the trustees for the sale of deans and chapters' lands, to give notice before they sell a great wood of 1,000 acres lying near Canterbury, and Aymer Wood, Worcestershire, near the Severn, the Council being informed that they lie conveniently for building of ships. 16. To write the Navy Commissioners to send surveyors to view the woods above mentioned, and send their opinions. 17. To write the Governor of Wallingford Castle, to deliver to Col. Geo. Fenwick six demi-culverins, 14 iron sakers, and two brass mortar pieces, for the garrison at Berwick. STATE PAPERS. 431 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE Day's Proceedings (cont.) 18. To write the committee at Leicester to take care that the ordnance and ammunition in their stores are conveyed to Col. Geo. Fenwick at Nottingham, he to pay reasonable carriage. 19. To write the Navy Committee, enclosing the letter of Peter Pett, concerning the defraying the charge for the repair of Upnor Castle, and to recommend payment to Major Browne, the present governor, for such repairs and necessary fortifications as have been made by him. [I. 63, pp. 367-378.] Dec. 8. 95. Col. Edw. Popham to [the Navy Commissioners]. Pray pass a bill to Capt. Moulton for the pork, beer, and biscuit due to the Admiral of the narrow seas, from the time he commenced under my command, and those in commission with me as admirals, to the day that he was last paid off. [1 page.] Dec. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write to certain gentlemen to attend next Tuesday, to advise as to providing for the poor. 2. The petition of Thomas Anderson, and the papers annexed, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. Mr. Ryley to have a copy of the petition and certificates of Mrs. Hopkins, and give in his answer thereto next Tuesday, when Mrs. Hopkins is to attend. 6. The letter of Sir Hardress Waller of the 7th inst. referred to the Irish Committee, to draw up an answer, and to inform him that the money designed for recruits is not to be laid out for any other purpose, and that he may take such of the State's ships for his convoy as he meets, if not employed upon any service of importance. 7. Letters of marque and reprisal to be granted to Geo. Searle and Fras. Topp and company, for reparation upon the French for 'seizure of their goods at St. Malo, in the ships Andrew and Portland, and warrant issued to the Admiralty judges to prepare letters for the Council's approbation; the said judges to be furnished with a relation of the facts, the demands made, and the delay to do justice. 8. To write the sheriff of co. Oxford that the present gaoler not being fit to be trusted, he is to put the place into such other hands as he will be answerable for, and that the judges will take notice of what has passed when they attend the circuit. 9. To write the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal that the commissions of oyer and terminer, which are to go out to the several counties, are not taken out, by reason that demands are made of fees; and to desire them to order that they be issued free of charge, and especially that that for Oxford be sent out speedily, as the prison there is not in a very safe condition. 10. Lord Chief Justice Rolle to examine the man sent from Oxford, who is to attend him at his house to-morrow. 11. To write to the Governor of Oxford to proceed in taking subscriptions to the engagement, notwithstanding the time is expired that was given for doing it, as also to tell him what the Council has done concerning the gaoler of Oxford. 432 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 12. The business of the militia to be taken to-morrow, and the Western parts also considered; Mr. Heveningham to attend. 14. To write the commissioners of customs to receive Peter Gifford's information concerning the import of prohibited goods and counterfeit coin, and to appoint a search to be made therein, and give an account if anything shall be found. 15. Mr. Gifford to bring in a more particular information of what he has already done concerning a Benedictine monk, now possessed of an estate of 2501. a year, by the death of his father and eldest brother. 16. To write Mr. Thelwall to press for the delivery of Mrs. Puckering, that she may be sent to England. 17. The letter from Poole of the 7th inst. referred to the Ordnance committee. 18. The petition of Jno. Holland and other owners of the Culpepper, left in Kinsale harbour, referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 63, pp. 373-376.] Dec. 10. Reference by the Admiralty Committee of the petition of Thomas Taylor to the Navy Commissioners, to certify the quantity of useless cordage in store, that the committee may report the same to Parliament. [I. 123, p. 169.] Dec. 10. 96. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. On Col. PopWhitehall. ham's coming to town, it was voted on 20 Nov. last, by this committee, that two months' victuals should be laid on board the St. George, and the same was to be reported to Council; but I find the St. George has only eight days' victuals in her, and acquaint you, that you may remedy it in time. By direction of Sir Hen. Vane, I enclose letters from Mr. Peters, speaking of the cheapness of victuals at Milford, and the want of a victualler there. [1 page.] Dec. 11. 97. Order in Parliament committing a bill for the managing and letting of the estates of papists and delinquents sequestered to a committee composed of Jno. Ashe and 33 others named. [1 page.] Dec. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Dorislaus recommended to the Committee appointed to put in registrars for the probate of wills, to have the Isle of Ely mentioned in his commission, as well as the county of Cambridge. 2. The petition of Jno. Richards referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3. The names of gentlemen of York, to be appointed commissioners for the militia there, approved. 5. Nath. Barnardiston, Chas. Wildy, Capts. Ashley, Swanley, Hide, Harleston, and Leonard Harris, Messrs. Benjamin Edwards, Nathaniel Branden, Jno. Hassell, and Walter Elford to attend next Friday, as witnesses in the business between Mrs. Hopkins and Mr. Ryley. 6. The names given in by Mr. Holways as commissioners in county Derby, for taking subscriptions to the test there, approved. STATE PAPERS. 483 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. The Irish Committee to write Sir Hardress Waller, Major Wm. Robinson, and Mr. Powell the Council's pleasure concerning the carrying on of the business of recruits. [I. 63, pp. 378, 379.] Dec. 11. 98. Order in the Admiralty Committee, on consideration of articles of misdemeanor presented by Capt. Peacock against Thomas Wright, late boatswain of the Tiger, that the Navy Commissioners present a fitting boatswain. [a page.] Dec. 11. 99. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We reWhitehall. commend that Mr. Burrell be furnished with what he desires for finishing the Swiftsure. Say what you have done touching the building of six frigates next summer. Capt. Peacock requires two brass sackers which lie at Chatham, as the Tiger is one of the fleet which is to attend Prince Rupert's motion. [Also I. 123, p. 170.] Dec. 12. 100. Order in Parliament that the Goldsmiths' Hall Committee consider how 300,0001. may be best raised, by sale of delinquents' estates or otherwise. [Also G. 1, p. 219.] Dec. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Days Proceedings. 1. Order, in) pursuance of an order of Parliament, that the child lately taken away by Mr. Win. Dudley from Monsr. de Avaux, and now restored to him, shall be continued in his custody until, by due course of law, her tuition be adjudged to Mr. Dudley or some other, and that Mr. Dudley nor any other presume to account the contrary, at their peril. 2. The letter from Major-Gen. Ireton referred to the Irish Committee. 5. The vote concerning Philip Holland to be captain of the recalled. 6. To write the Committee of Regulators [of the Navy and Customs] that Sherwin has been appointed to command the Hind frigate, and they are therefore to forbear nominating any to that command, and to certify what witnesses they have against Philip Holland, so that if he is guilty, he may be laid by, or otherwise stand free for employment. 7. To write Col. Popham that Capt. Sherwin has been appointed to the Hind frigate, and that the George is certified to be fit to go in the squadron against Rupert, and to desire him to give them orders to come to their rendezvous. 9. Dr. Exton and Dr. Walker to attend the Lord President, concerning amendments in the articles and commissions for letters of marque, presented by Dr. Exton yesterday. 10. 501. a year allowed Mr. Coytmor, over and above the 1001. which he is to receive by a former agreement from the Navy Committee, which 501. is to be paid by the Council of State for himself and clerk, on condition that hlie shall not take fees of particular persons for the dispatch of affairs. 35077. E 434 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. 301. a year allowed to Thomas Blackden by the Council of State, for his daily attendance as messenger to the Admiralty Committee, for carrying letters to the several posts, and the orders and packets of the secretary, and for other daily services. 12. 201. a year allowed to Robert Tutnell by the Council of State for daily attendance, as usher or door keeper to the Admiralty Committee. 13. To write the contractors for deans and chapters' lands to the same tenor as was lately sent to the trustees, not to proceed further in the sale of the two woods therein mentioned. 14. Mr. Penruddock to be committed to the Tower until further order, for being here as a spy, and keeping correspondence with the enemy; none to be suffered to speak with him without special order of the Council. 15. As the slow execution of the ordinances made in 1644 and 1645, for relief of the British army in Ireland, not only impedes the laying of the ordinance for 20,0001. a month in county Hants, but exposes the money arising therefrom to be detained for quartering Col. Jepsan's horse, by virtue of votes of the House directing the same to be paid out of the money coming in upon the assessments for Ireland, Armiger Warner, agent for that service, is ordered to more diligently endeavour the perfecting thereof, that the assessments may be no longer delayed, nor the money coming in diverted. [I. 63, pp. 380-383.] Dec. 12. Council of State to the Navy Committee. This Council, being Whitehall. empowered by Parliament to execute the place of Lord Admiral, have nominated a committee for the better carrying on the affairs of the Admiralty, and having appointed Robert Coytmor secretary, the salary of 1001. a year, formerly allowed him as secretary to the Admiralty, is to be continued to him by your order, out of the treasury of the Navy. You are to order the Navy Commissioners to sign bills on the Navy Treasurer for that sum to him, the first payment to be made from 13 March last, when he was admitted. [I. 123, pp. 171, 240.] Dec. 12. Council of State to Capt. Bowen. The Committee of Regulators having thought fit that you should be discharged of the command of the Hind frigate, you are to deliver her to Capt. John Sherwin, appointed captain, and repair to us, to satisfy what shall be demanded of you. [I. 123, p. 171.] Dec. 12. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Council of State having approved the setting forth a fleet to attend Rupert's motion, you are to inform us what progress you have made in hastening the fleet, and in case of obstruction, we will endeavour its removal. [1. 123, p. 127.] Dec. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To inform the governor and company trading to Russia that, as their petition contains only general grievances, they are to pre STATE PAPERS. 43S. 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) pare something in writing more particular, which may be a means for their redress. 2. Thos. North to attend Council, to answer the complaint of the governor and company of the Muscovy merchants trading to Greenland, respecting his fishing in the harbour in which the company have fished solely for many years. 3. The Admiralty Judges to review the case of the ship of corn of Hamburg, taken by Capt. [Gabriell Tyson, and certify whether any Court of Admiralty in England can take cognizance of that case, so as to give him relief.. 4. The committee formerly appointed to employ persons to survey the woods in several forests and parks, to see what [trees] were dotard, and fit for nothing but firewood, to have power to issue commissions to those persons, upon return of their survey, to make sale of the dotards fittest to be sold; Sir Jas. Harrington, added to the Committee. 5. The case brought in by Sir Michael Livesey, concerning a ship cast away near Reculver, referred to Dr. Walker. 7. The Earl of Denbigh, Sir H. Mildmay, and Sir Jas. Harrington, to be a committee to examine the business of Mr. Hesketh and Lieut.-Col. Jackson. 8. Resolution to send two persons over to Spain, one as agent at Madrid, and the other as consul at Andalusia, and to maintain commerce, solicit merchants' affairs, and keep a good correspondence between the two nations. 9. The petition of Robert Hudson referred to the Admiralty Committee. [1. 63, pp. 385-387.] Dec. 14. Order in Parliament that the Council of State take care for employing consuls and agents in all parts beyond seas, for maintaining a good correspondence with foreign states. [I. 87, p. 107.] Dec. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Order upon hearing the complaint of Mrs. Hopkins, against Hen. Ryley, lately chosen by the company of English merchants trading to Turkey to be sent as consul to Aleppo, that Council does not think fit to impose any restraint upon Mr. Ryley's going, but is not ripe to give approbation to the choice of him; if the company find their affairs suffer at Aleppo for want of a consul, they may proceed to another election. 2. Spencer Bretton, presented by the Turkey merchants as fit to act as consul at Smyrna, approved. 3. The appointment of John Wager, as boatswain of the Tiger frigate, approved. 4. To write the Navy Commissioners to provide victuals for the winter guard, according to the number of men reported by the Admiralty Committee or generals at sea. 5. Wm. Gilbert to be discharged from prison, on bail to appear when wanted, and be of good behaviour. EE 2 436 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. The letters intercepted going to Jersey, sent up from Sir Hardress Waller, referred to the committee appointed for examination of things of that nature. 9. Major Thos. Sanders and Jno. Dove to join with Jas. Pease, in taking subscriptions to the engagement. 10. 201. to be paid by Mr. Frost for a certain man, to enable him to go out upon a service, as a Committee of the Council shall determine. 11. Sir Michael Livesey's information to be sent to the Admiralty Judges, to proceed therein according to law. 12. The yard commonly called the Brake Yard assigned to Sir Win. Masham and Col. Wauton, so as to accommodate them with a garden. [I. 63, pp. 388-390.] Dec. 14. Order of the Admiralty Committee,-there being two commissions granted for examining witnesses concerning the oyster grounds between the Stroud men, Milton men, and other fishermen, according to the commissions in the Vice-Admiralty of Kent, and the Stroud men alleging that they have not had a full hearing, and this Committee wishing full evidence of fact to be produced, and the final determination made by the judges of the Admiralty,-that Dr. Walker prepare a form of reference to be made by the Council, and certify whether witnesses may not be examined viva voce in the Admiralty Court. [I. 123, p. 173.] Dec. 14. Robert Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. You are desired to meet this committee on Monday, and come prepared to perfect their and your own results, in setting forth a fleet of ships to attend Rupert's motion. You are also to consider what ships are fit to be set forth for the next summer's guard. [I. 123, p. 173.] Dec. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of the tenants of the Earl of Derby to be considered next Monday. 2. Capt. Saltonstall to be brought to Council by his keepers, and the party that caused him to be arrested to be present. 3. Dr. Walker to present to Council the form of the warrant'usually given, to free from arrest those in the service of the State at sea. 4. To write Judge Greene to take notice of a suit depending before him against Capt. Saltonstall, and that the Council has appointed to hear that business on Monday next, and to desire that the captain have no prejudice in his suit, while the business is depending before Council. 5. Mr Deakins to be bailed in 5001. to appear when called upon, to answer for breaking Capt. Saltonstall's troop. 6. The clerk of the Parliament to send all the informations concerning the Sta. Clara for the years 1642 to 1644, so that the Council may be the better enabled to give their opinion to Parliament. 7. This business to be considered next Saturday, when the chief justices of all the benches, being of the Council, as also the Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker are to be present. STATE PAPERS. 437 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (coont.) 8. The Spanish merchants to attend Council next Monday, about sending consuls or agents into foreign parts, as also a consul to Spain. 8a. The Council to meet at 3 o'clock this afternoon, to consider the business of trade. 9. To write the Navy Commissioners to send persons to survey the woods near Canterbury, formerly belonging to the Dean and Chapter, and likewise Canin Wood, Herefordshire, to see what trees may be fit for the use of the navy. 10. The committee for distribution of money to take care that every member of the House now sitting, and of the Council of State who desires it, may be furnished with some of the new gold, they paying silver for it, provided the sum does not exceed 101. [I. 63, pp. 393-395.] Dec. 15. Robt. Coytmor to Dr. [Walker]. The Admiralty Committee approve your last proposition touching the difference between the fishermen of Kent, that the judges proceed as arbitrators, conceiving it to be the quickest way to end the difference. You are therefore to draw up an order to the judges to determine the business as arbitrators, and certify their result to this committee. [I. 123, p. 174.] Dec. 15. Admiralty Committee to Dr. [Walker]. The bearer, Mr. Gardner, has long attended the Council of State about his business, but considering his cause fitter to be determined by the Admiralty judges, we recommend it to them without further delay. [I. 123, p. 174.] Dec. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The trustees for sale of the late King's goods to bring in an inventory of the goods in Whitehall, that the Council may select such as are to be reserved for the use of the State, and meantime not to remove or dispose of those at Hampton Court, until the Council have made choice of them. 2. Col. Humphry to have 3001. of the new coined gold to send to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, he paying silver for the same, and to take care and have it transported to Ireland, to the Lord Lieutenant. 3. Mr. Morgan, son of Mr. Strickland, to have 101. of the new gold coin, upon paying silver for it, and a warrant for carrying it to the United Provinces. 5. Dr. Walker and the Admiralty Judges to attend this afternoon, concerning the business of the Nieuport prize now at Dover. 6. Gage, the priest, to be brought to Council in the afternoon, and kept in safe custody meantime. 6a. The business of the Spanish agent and consul to be considered next Saturday. 7. Mr. North to have a copy of the petition of the Greenland merchants, and the matter to be heard this day week, either by the Council or a committee to be appointed. 438 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. IIl. Dec. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. Upon the complaint of Capt. Saltonstall that he was arrested at the suit of Mr. Davies, an order was issued to the keeper of the Compter to bring him to Council, and upon examination,-he being found to be in the actual service of the State, as captain of a ship in the winter guard,-it was ordered that his arrest should be discharged, according to the power vested in the Council as Lord Admiral in such cases, and thereupon the captain was discharged from his keeper. 9. The business of the coin to be considered next Thursday, the Council, the wardens of the Mint, Sir Jno. Wollaston, Alderman Allen, Alderman Noel, and Mr. Boone to be present. 9a. The petition of the moneyers to be considered at the same time. 10. To report to the House that order may be given for the issuing of a writ to proclaim the Act for the coin, which is already passed. 11. The return by the jury of Goldsmiths about making the standard pieces to be reported to the House. 12. The masters and wardens of the Mint, and the wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company to bring in the standard pieces, that they may be offered to the House for their approbation. 13. Lord Commissioner Whitelock to move the House to call for the Act that is under commitment, for dispersing the public Acts of Parliament or Council by the sheriffs, and to pass the same, if they think fit. 15. Sir Gilbert Pickering added to the Irish Committee. 16. The petition of Geo. Manby, as to saving fuel in making salt, brewing, &c., to be reported to the House by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge. 17. The draft of the Act to put all cavaliers out of town to be read. 17a. The matter concerning Liverpool, offered by Col. Birch, to be the first business taken on Wednesday. 18. An Act to be prepared for indemnifying such tenants as are under the oppression of malignant landlords. 19. To write again to Sir Ralph Hare, Bart., and Gregory Gunsell, who were appointed commissioners in Norfolk for taking subscriptions to the late engagement, directing the letter according to this entry. 21. The commissioners of customs to attend to-morrow, on the business in their certificate of the 17th inst. 22. Mr. Heveningham, Lord Lisle, and Sir Gilbert Pickering to be a committee to examine the business of the return of the taking the engagement in Norfolk, and to prepare a letter to the commissioners. 25. Edw. Crouch to be committed to Newgate for trial, for dispersing scandalous and seditious pamphlets. 27. The letter from Col. Desborow and Sir Hardress Waller, concerning the disposing of the money to the purposes for which it was sent down thither for raising recruits, referred to the Irish Committee, who are to prepare an answer. STATE PAPERS. 439 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 28. Lieut.-Col. Ashfield to attend to-morrow. 29. The Lord General and his council of war to consider what power is fit to be given to Col. Desborow, in the absence of Sir Hardress Waller, the better to secure the peace of those parts. 30. To write to the Mayor of Lyme not to hinder the shipping of corn to any port in England by port Cinquett, and not to hinder the supplying of this city with corn from those parts. 31. To signify to the mayor and jurats of Dover that the Council approve their election of another foot post, in the room of Ranger, as it would not have been safe for the State to suffer him to continue in that employment. 32. The same thing to be signified to Col. Sidney and Mr. Scott, who are to take care that no prejudice accrues to the State by Ranger carrying letters between Dover and London. 33. The petition presented on behalf of Charles, son of Sir Chas. Coote, referred to the Irish Committee. Reports of the Irish Committee approved; viz.: 34. Having considered the petition of Sir Win. Cole, according to an order of Council of 11 Oct. 1649, they think,(1.) That the Lord Lieutenant ought to furnish him with 750 foot and 40 horse for recruiting his regiment, out of the 5,000 recruits sent to Ireland. (2.) That as to the paying and stating of his arrears, and satisfying the money disbursed by him towards the maintenance of his own regiment, he should be left to make his application to the House. (3, 4.) That in regard of his great sufferings, faithful services, and maintained fidelity, Alderman Andrewes and Maurice Thomson should be ordered to pay him 3001. on account, out of the ordinance of 20,0001. a month for the Irish service, to supply his present necessities, and to enable him to return to his charge in Ireland. 35. Having considered the petition of Jno. Davies, for that part which concerns the provisions received by Sir Chas. Coote, according to an order of the committee of 13 Sept. last, they think that he ought to be paid, for the 50 tons and seven barrels of salmon which Sir Chas. Coote received for the use of Derry, the same price that Lord Folliot had for his salmon, and 20s. per ton more, for the freight from Ballishannon to Derry, which being 161. per ton, amounts to 8781. That he should be paid for the 8,825 codfish, accounting six score fish to each 100, 361. per thousand, and for the 11 tons of herrings, 24s. per barrel; total, 4211. 2s. 7d. That for the damage received by Davies in the freight of his two ships, laden and bound for Spain and France with such fish, the forbearance of his money since the goods were taken by Sir Chas. Coote, and the hire of one of his ships detained for seven months in the State's service by Sir Chas. Coote, he should be paid 3001. 17s. 5d.; all the said several sums, in total, 1,6001., out of the 150,0001. charged upon the Excise. [I. 63, pp, 400-404.] 440 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 17. Council of State to the serjeant of the Admiralty at Dover. Petitions have been presented to us by Gabriel Tyson, of Nieuport, captain of the St. lister man-of-war, who took at Hamburg a ship laden with corn for France, and by David Nephew for the proprietors of the ship; but as the Admiralty judges and advocate report the case not cognizable in their court, you are to dismiss the ship, to be judged before the proper judicatory. [I. 63, p. 405.] Dec. 17. Reference by the Admiralty Committee of the petition of John Holland and other owners of the Culpepper, to Dr. Walker. [I. 123, p. 175.] Dec. 17. Admiralty Committee to the Committee of the Trinity House. Several petitions for relief have been presented to the Council of State, by persons pretending to be widows of seamen who lost their lives in the service; and as, by Act of Parliament, provision is made for the relief of the widows and impotent parents of such as shall be so slain, the Council, desiring that such relief may run in the right channel, have desired us to recommend the enclosed petitions to you, and to desire you to examine whether the parties are the widows of the persons mentioned, and if so, to give them certificates, whereby the Council may proceed. You are also to examine all persons coming to you for certificates of this nature, that there may be no fraud done to the State by persons claiming the benefit of the said Act, and then certify their condition to us. [I. 123, p. 176.] Dec. 17. 101. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We WhitehallU. lately sent you an order for the speedy supply of the ships for the summer's guard, so as to have them ready to sail by the 1st of March; we remind you of it as of high concern, and in particular that the Swiftsure and the four new frigates be launched and fitted by the time limited. You must send to the master builders to launch inD February, and enter as many men upon the works as shall finish them by then. If they pretend they cannot launch so soon, you are to receive their reasons, and send them to us, with your opinion thereon. [Also I. 123, p. 177.] Dec. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Stephen Humphrey and Rich. Boughton added to those that are to give the engagement in Sussex. 2. 271. Is. 6d. to be paid by Mr. Frost to Rich. Nutt, master of the barge, for his charges in repairing the barges of the commonwealth. 3. The auditors of the prests to certify what has been heretofore paid as yearly salary to the master of the barge and his deputy. 5. To write the committee at Goldsmiths' Hall that it was not the intention of the House, by any of their late orders concerning sequestrations of the counties to be paid into Goldsmiths' Hall, to make void the payment of the county troop serving in county Oxford, they being of so much use to the commonwealth. 8. To write Col. Pyne, thanking him for his care about the business of Mr. Gloson of Brislington, and to desire him to proceed to STATE PAPERS. 441 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) examine further, and send the examinations to Council, assuring him that he will be indemnified for all his good service. 10. Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Bond, Mr. Scott, Sir Gilbert Pickering, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Purefoy, Col. Jones, the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, and the Earl of Pembroke to be a committee to consider the business of the post stages, broughl in by the Attorney General, with power to send for some members of the Common Council to confer with them. 12. The secret committee to have power to commit Col. Bampfield, if upon examination they have sufficient cause. 13. To write Mr. Anderson, sheriff of Lincoln, to repair into the country to discharge his duty. 13a. Dr. Walker and Dr. Exton to attend the Council to-morrow. [I. 63, pp. 407-410.] Dec. 18. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference to Dr. Walker of the petition of Rich. Hason for the restoration of his pink. Reference to Dr. Walker of the petition of John Richards,master of the Ambrose and Charles, taken by [Lord] Inchiquin and carried to Kinsale, —for relief. [I. 123, pp. 179, 180.] Dec. 18. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We send you the enclosed list, which we agreed upon yesterday, of a fleet of ships to be set forth for the summer guard, that you may consider of the necessaries to be prepared for fitting it forth to sea. You are to return an estimate of the charge, that we may give an account thereof to Parliament and the Council of State. [I. 123, p. 179.] Dec. 18. Admiralty Committee to Col. Willoughby. We have seen your and Capt. Dennis's letters, concerning the late sad accident to the George, and approve of the course you intend pursuing, for bringing her into harbour, caulking, victualling, and repairing her, so as not to retard the voyage intended. We want particulars, and doubt not you will take care that the injured men are well looked after, for which purpose Col. Popham has written to the collectors of prize goods. We wish there had been more vigilance used than to suffer a lighted match in the gun-room to be the occasion of so much mischief as might have happened, if God, in his great mercy, had not prevented it. [I. 123, p. 180.] Dec. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The articles now read to be the rule by which commissions of marque and reprisals are to be sent to the Admiralty judges. 2. The draft of a commission for Capt. Jno. Greene approved, and the Admiralty judges to issue it accordingly. 4. The order now read to the Admiralty judges, to compose the business of oyster fishing, to be sent to them, 442 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (comnt.) 5. 10s. a week to be allowed to Col. Eyre, prisoner in Warwick Castle, for subsistence. 6. The petition of Wmn. Sandford & company to be again sent to the Admiralty judges, to consider whether it is cognizable before them, and if so, to proceed and report. 7. The petition of Robert Thurlock & company referred to the Admiralty judges. 8. Col. Purefoy, Col. Jones, and Sir Jas. Harrington to be a committee to examine the petition of Mr. Westcott, and release him upon bail or otherwise. 9. Order that, -as by warrant of 3rd November last of the Council, in whom the power of Lord High Admiral of England is vested by Act of Parliament, an inhibition was laid upon all fishermen inhabiting within the Vice-Admiralty of Kent, not to take any oysters in any other hundred than that wherein every of them dwell, nor in any particular ground belonging to any town corporate, joint or particular ground owners, until Council had taken further order;having considered the case, they think fit to take off the said inhibition, after Monday next the 24th inst., and leave the business of the fishing for oysters in the same state as before. [I. 63, pp. 411, 412.] Dec. 19. Council of State to the Admiralty Judges. We refer to your arbitration the case concerning the oyster grounds in question between the Stroud, Milton, and other fishermen. You are to summon the parties interested and all others needful, examine witnesses vivd voce, and consider and report what is fit to be done for the final settlement of the business. [I. 123, p. 181; see Dec. 14, su~pra.] Dec. 19. Admiralty Committee to Col. Deane. Fearing nmiscarriage, we send you another copy of the results of the Council of State, concerning a squadron appointed to attend the motion of Prince Rupert; also the commands of the House, recommending the present winter and the succeeding summer's guard to the special care of the Council of State; which being referred by them to us, we desire you to send the Nonsuch, Phoenix, Guinea frigate, and Garland to Plymouth, out of your present guard. We were loth to draw any more from you by positive order, but if you may spare more, send them, the rather as most of them are appointed for the next summer's guard, and if they are not sent in seasonably, it is not possible to set them forth so as to answer the expectation of the State. We also hope that the frigates and ships lately surprised at Wexford, and surrendered at Kinsale, may be accommodated for service on the coast of Ireland; say how many would be useful for that service, and when you would have them ready. Meantime we desire of the Lord Lieutenant that none of those ships may be sold or disposed of by his officers, that have or may presume an interest in thenm, not doubting, if the State takes them, but to give the officers satisfaction equal to what they may expect from private men. We have agreed with the owners of the Guinea frigate for their property in her, and desire a survey of her rigging and stores. [I. 123, p. 182.] STATE PAPERS. 443 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 19. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Having given you general directions concerning Capt. Limbery's proposition about furnishing Spanish money, we respite further answer to him, until we hear from you what proceedings you haye made with others therein. The exception we have to Capt. Limbery's proposition is that we do not think fit to lay down more than the 4,0001. mentioned by you and the masters of the Trinity House, being unwilling to take it for granted that we shall be put to greater expense, although we give bills of credit, in case there be extraordinary cause. We therefore again refer the whole business to you. [I. 123, p. 183.] Dec. 19. 102. Report, by [Col.] J. Brownwick and [Capt.] Geo. Bishop, of the spoils committed in Dean Forest, being abstracts of certain depositions taken in that behalf, viz.: Upwards of 50,000 trees have been destroyed there since 1641, some of which were of the best of an ell and a half square. The chief destroyers are Col. Kerle and Captains Thos. Pury, Gifford, Brame, Phillips, and the preservators of the forest, who are proved to have destroyed near 16,000 timber trees and 237 tons, besides other trees, much of which was contrary to the orders of Parliament, the Council of State, the Lord General, and of Commissioners authorised thereto, such orders having been scorned and disobeyed, and the cutters encouraged to break them, though it cost 1,0001. To effect this, the honest officers are put out, and knaves put in; trees are cropped that they may rot, valuable timber put amongst stub-wood and roots, and sold at from 8Is. 8d. to 3s. 8cd. the long cord, for which 30s. the cord had been offered, and some sold to the country for 258. The cords were commanded to be made six, eight, nine, and 18 inches too high, and eight inches too long, and taken at this excess per force, if officers refused to deliver them, which is near 4,0001. loss in 10,0001. Holes were made in trees, and fire put in to kill them. Persons were employed to false mark the cords, which very much deceived the tale of them, and the officers mark the best trees to be cut down and the worst to stand; 5,000 cords of wood have been taken, contrary to order, and without delivery. Honest officers are threatened and forbidden to view the forest. Sir Jno. Winter was to pay the King 16,0001. per annum, but we cannot find that even 2,0001. has been given for the last five years, though there are now as many furnaces and forges as there were then. The orders of Parliament called hedge orders, the last, commission so termed, and the Great Seal, were contemned by Thos. Pury the younger, M.P., before the jury and commissioners, when they were sitting, and terrifying threats were made to the country, so that they dare not discover the spoils; for what they have discovered, they fear to be ruined, and somne of them have since been prosecuted as delinquents, although friends to the Parliament. When we made the last general survey, and gave prohibition, which is not yet taken off, there were 3,608 cords, 19 tons, and 57 logs on the ground, which have since been carried away. They send about to Hereford, Worcester, Salop, &c., to buy wood, and make men 444. DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. delinquents to have their wood. The preservators have been proved to be 3,0001. a year detrimental to the State, since they came into office. Great quantities of iron, furnaces, woods, and watercourses of other men have also been forcibly taken, kept, or destroyed, and no satisfaction given, nor dare the poor men ask for it. There are 12 furnaces and forges in the forest, kept on foot by forest wood, besides others in places adjacent. It is conceived, by those who have seriously considered of these wastes, that the State has been defrauded of at least 20,0001., besides the destruction of so much timber, and the goodliest forest in England; and this by pretended Parliament servants, and former commissioners intrusted to prevent such destruction; and that, if the iron works are not immediately stopped, until the business has been judicially determined, the whole forest will be suddenly destroyed. [2 pages.] Dec. 19. 103. Abstract of the evidence of Col. Purefoy, and several others, on a petition presented against the Earl of Denbigh and his officers, for mal-practices in Shropshire, viz.: Upon a letter being written by the committee of Coventry to the House of Commons, touching some miscarriage in his Lordship and his officers, he came to the committee, and said they were neither gentlemen nor honest men that had subscribed it; he told Mr. Mackworth, one of the committee, that he was a liar and a rascal, and that he would cudgel him, simply because Mackworth said he had heard that 200 of his horse faced about, when charged by only 30 of the eneminy's. He said all of the committee were knaves, and had cheated the country, and that he would cudgel them also, if he met them out of their command, and this he threatened with many oaths. He also threatened to run Mackworth through with his sword, and said if he could not have justice from the Parliament according to his mind, he would have him cudgelled to death by others, as it was below him to do it himself. He also told Win. Crowne, his secretary, upon hearing that Mackworth had come up, that he hoped he would keep out of his sight; and upon Crowne replying he surely would not right himself in such a way upon him, he answered he scorned to do it himself, but others should, as he was not a fit man to stand in competition with. As to his officers at Oswestry, Col. Stepkin, an officer of Staffordshire, called Mr. Olive, a member of the Shropshire Committee, a jack-an-apes, and kicked him, in the presence of his Lordship; and at Dudley, the commanders and soldiers, with his permission, mutinied against the committee, and prevented them putting the ordinance of sequestration for the 5th and 20th part in execution. Capt. Kenn, with his soldiers, would have taken away one of the sequestrators with violence, threatened to fight him, and forced him to give him 101., and divers of his Lordship's officers and troops imprisoned the committee in the room where they sat. Major Freysor said his lordship should pluck the committee at Wem out by the ears. Col. Roper said that when the wars were ended with the enemy, there must be another between the commanders and committees, and Capt. Tovey that the committee had nothing to do but to provide money STATE PAPERS. 445 1649. -VOL. III. and carriages. His lordship also said he would not be satisfied to go on with the service, until Col. Purefoy and Mr. Abbots were removed from the committee of Coventry, and this he now justifies by his counsel before the committee, and that he would never come to Shropshire until some of that committee were removed, particularly Mr. Mackworth. Divers other reproachful words were proved to have been spoken by his officers against such committee; that they called them Brownists and Anabaptists, and said they would rather fight for the Papists than the committees, and Major Freysor threatened that if Major Bridges, the Governor of Warwick Castle, came out, he would have him by the head. As to his lordship favouring delinquents, it is proved by Col. Purefoy and several others named, that upon Sir Rich. Shuckborough being expelled from the House of Commons, for adhering to the King's party, his lordship came with him to the committee at Coventry, and pleaded against the sequestration of his estate; excused his going to the King, and said it might have been to do good offices. He threatened Col. Bosvile for saying Sir Rich. Shuckborough did not deal civilly with the committee, and reminded the committee that he was commander-in-chief. In Staffordshire his lordship protected Tyrer, a great malignant, opposed the sequestration of Mr. Lane and Lord Ward's goods, and sent warrants to interrupt the committee's proceedings against them; and he and his officers raised money and gave the public faith, without the committee's aid. He also, by his own warrant, and without the privity of the committee at Wem, released five townsmen of Wem that were imprisoned at Nantwich, for conspiring to betray the town of Wem, sent them home, and left them there at liberty to affront the committee. [11 pages.] [Dec. 19.] 104. Particulars of the grounds of jealousy touching the Earl of Denbigh's intentions. After he was cleared upon his first stay, for the intercepted letter from his mother to him in Aug. 1643, an agent was employed by him to the committees of counties Warwick, Stafford, and Salop, to procure letters to him to come down, and at Stafford he urged a petition to the Houses for his coming. Major Medop, then present, wished Mr. Swinfen to take heed what they did, for Capt. Gower, an agent for the King, being with his lordship at his coming down in August, importuned the Major to go to the King, and told him that the Earl of Denbigh would go if he would, but could not then go without his consent, as he had as strong a party of horse as his lordship; and this being known, the petition was stayed. In Dec. 1643, upon his lordship's being again sent for by the Houses, Mackworth was persuaded by him to go with him, so as to get him hastened down, and then Swinfen privately told Mackworth of this business. After the difference between the Earl of Denbigh and the committee of Warwick had been agreed at London, Mackworth being alone with him, and desirous to be satisfied, asked him of Gower's business, when he confessed that Gower had solicited him to go to the King, and told him that 1,000 of the King's horse should assist him; that 446 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 19. a party in Huntingdonshire would join him, and that Medop had consented to go if he would; but considering how he should answer for not apprehending Medop, he said his lady knew he would have questioned Medop about it, but she dissuaded him. Afterwards at Coventry, his lady said to Mackworth that Medop was a great Roundhead, and denied that she knew or heard that he would ever have gone to the King, and thereupon Mackworth began to suspect my lady about it. His lordship acknowledges this, but says he dared not apprehend Gower, lest Huntingdonshire should rise, and that for fear of that, he marched away early in the morning. Yet he dared to have fought with 900 of Cromwell's horse that came to apprehend him at Wellingborow, and took Gower along with him, as one of his officers, who was taken there in that capacity; yet he never gave any notice of him to the State in Huntingdonshire, but, in his own defence, said he was loth to detect so many gentlemen of quality in Huntingdonshire as were nominated to join with him; the true cause of his hasty departure from St. Neot's was on account of the notice given by the committee of safety of their purpose to stay him. With regard to the suspicion of his design to raise a third party, Mr. Boughton, one of his chief friends, told Mackworth that he had good parties, yet talked much of raising a third, but in such a subtle manner that he knew not what to make of it. After his last going down, in Feb. 1643-4, he set on foot a discourse, in Mackworth's hearing, about the raising of this third party; Mackworth apprehended by his expressions that he knew of such a design, and approved it, but when he saw Mackworth was of another mind, he changed his discourse, and said he would make good use of the opinion of those that were of that party, and of him, as by that means he would raise the greater force, and might have the garrisons of Dudley and Lichfield more easily surrendered to him, for they would trust him to put governors into those places. The best construction that can be made of his purposes and proceedings is that he intended to raise such third party; for when he came down, and was stayed at Wellingborough, Sir Edw. Littleton went down to Staffordshire, and there declared that he had come to raise forces for the Earl of Denbigh, and that Sir W. Wriothesley himself, and Mr. Skrimshaw would join in that service. Mr. Swinfen and others of the committee, having notice that Sir Edward Littleton had made his peace with the King, and that these gentlemen intended to settle that county for the King, gave intelligence to the committee of safety, and Sir Edward, finding his design was known, fled to Oxford; the Earl of Denbigh hearing thereof, feared he might be suspected, as he got him to go down to raise forces. The defence the Earl makes increases suspicion. He shows a letter from Sir Edw. Littleton, written darkly, but by comparing things together, it appears he held correspondence with the Earl of Denbigh, sided with some of the committee that complied with him, and counted them the most honest part, and named them as such to Mr. Swinfen, Capt. Stone, and others that had discovered him, and STATE PAPERS. 447 1649. VOL. III. desired his lordship to get him leave to do him, service. The letters from Lord Wharton and other evidences clearly prove a correspondence between the Earl of Denbigh and the enemy, or this third party; that he knew of Waller's business before it was discovered, and was wished to be out of London at the execution of the plot. All his proceedings are in pursuance of this design; he sides in every committee with those he finds opposite to the Parliament's best friends, and averred he would not be satisfied to go on in the service, until he had got Col. Purefoy and Mr. Abbots out of the committee. [1- pages.] Dec. 20. Order in Parliament that the House approves of the two standards, one of gold and the other of silver, indented, marked, and divided into four parts, and presented by the jury empanelled and sworn for that purpose; and that one part thereof be delivered to the master worker of the mint, one to the warden, one to the wardens of the company of Goldsmiths' Hall, and one to the Exchequer, as formerly has been usual, and that the Council of State take care that the same be done accordingly. Dec. 20. Order in Parliament, that the letters of John March, Jno. Santhy, and Col. Russell, from Guernsey, with the papers annexed, be referred to the Council of State. [I. 87, p. 108.] Dec. 20. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Geo. Ayres, prisoner in Newgate, referred to the Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench; the prosecutor to attend. 3. The Committee for Whitehall to provide fit persons to preach in turns in the chapel at Whitehall, on Sunday afternoons. 4. Twenty marks to be given to Mr. Bridge of Yarmouth, for his pains and charges in coming to London, on the desire of the Council that he should have been a preacher at Whitehall. 5. The committee which went to the Tower appointed to confer with Sir Jno. Wollaston concerning the business of the coin; Sheriff Wilson and Col. Hutchinson added to the committee. 7. The letters from Guernsey referred to the Admiralty Committee, to consider whether the ships employed for carrying forces thither should not stay upon that coast. 8. The petition of Joseph Cooper, a convict condemned to die, laid aside. 9. The information brought in by Col. Bromwich and Capt. Bishop, of great spoils committed upon the timber in Dean Forest, to be reported to the House by Mr. Martin. 10. The persons formerly summoned to appear, for cutting down timber in Oatlands Park, to be now sent for in safe custody. 11. The examination of Col. Bamfield to be the first business to-morrow. 12. Resolution not to meddle further at present with the business of letters out of France. [I. 63, pp. 413-415.] 448 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 20. Order of the Admiralty Committee to Hen. Rose, and all others concerned in a complaint made by Jas. Stacey and other fishermen of Stroud and Shamwell hundred, county Kent,-that when they were fishing for oysters as usual, in the east ground in Kent, on 18 December, Rose and 60 other fishermen of Milton seized their oysters, and took their fishing implements-to return the said instruments by Monday next to the houses of the fishermen, or show cause to the contrary. [I. 123, p. 184.] Dec. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter from Mr. Strickland to the Council to be reported to Parliament by Mr. Scott. 2. The Merchant Adventurers' Company to attend next Monday, and if Nathaniel Laurence and Mr. Wendall are come to town, they are to attend. 3. To write the Lord General that some soldiers hinder thecarrying of timber felled in the park for building frigates, and to desire him to take order that the interruption be taken off, and that the former intercourse between the park and the yard be continued. 4. To write the trustees for sale of deans and chapters' lands, to forbear making sale of a certain great wood near Canterbury containing 1,000 acres of timber useful for building shipping. 5. The Admiralty judges and Dr. Walker to attend the Admiralty Committee, to advise what may be done to encourage merchant ships, and enable them to defend themselves against surprise; what precedents may be found for doing it, and how it may stand with the law of nations. 6. Mr. Scott to bring in the report on Lieut.-Col. Daniell. 7. The Navy Commissioners to take up the Merchant frigate, and equip her for the present expedition, and the Admiralty Committee to take care of this business. 8. The Ordnance Committee to examine what stores there are in Berwick garrison, and the rest of the northern garrisons, and what is wanted, that a supply may be made. 9. The same committee to send for Lieut.-Gen. Hammond, and the ordnance officers, to confer concerning the condition of the artillery train, and supply what is wanting to make it fit for marching. 10. To request the House, by Lord Commissioner Lisle, that the declaration ordered to be prepared for satisfying the people concerning the test, now ready, may be called upon, as it will be of great use for better carrying on the test; Mr. Dureus to be remembered at the same time. 10a. The ipetition of Mr. Durie to be read to-morrow or Monday. 11. The petition of Nathaniel Pott and others, concerning the George of London, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 12. Also the letter from Col. Blake, concerning the case of Wm. Hull and Jonas Maurice. [I. 63, pp. 416-418.] Dec. 21. Admiralty Committee to Alderman Vyner. The Council of State greatly need pieces of eight, and desire you to procure as many as you can, and keep for them all you have in hand. If your license STATE PAPERS. 449 1649. VOL. III. permits, meet us to-morrow at our committee room, Whitehall. [I. 123, p. 185.] Dec. 21. Col. Edw. Popham to Captains Hall and Ball. The ships under your command being two of those selected to attend Rupert's motions, you are not to obey any order contradictory thereto, but make speedy repair to Stokes Bay, the appointed place for rendezvous. [I. 123, p. 185.] Dec. 21. 105. Account by Wm. Heare, of Deptford, for certain treenails, tow, &c., delivered by him in Deptford dockyard; total cost, 171. 15s. With note by Peter Pett to the Navy Commissioners, desiring that Heare may have a bill for 181. imprest, as the contract was for ready money. 24 Dec. 1649. [1 page.] Dec. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition from Lancashire referred to the Irish Committee, to examine how quarters have been paid by the forces that have gone into Ireland, and who have had allowance to pay for them, in counties Lancaster, Chester, and Berks. 2. The petition of Isaac Lite, merchant, concerning sword blades, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 3. The propositions of Col. Thomas Birch to be reported to the House. 4. The charge of raising and transporting Col. Daniel's regiment to be defrayed out of the last 20,0001. of the 150,0001. charged on the Excise for the Irish service, which money is to be taken up at interest, and Mr. Jackson to see if he can take it up. 5. The business of the Sta. Clara to be taken next Wednesday, the House referring it to the Council; the Admiralty judges, the Lords Chief Justices, Lord Chief Baron, and the Lord Commissioners of the Great Seal to be present, and Mr. Scott to give notice to all persons attending on that day, on other business, not to stay withl the expectation of being heard. 6. Mr. Peters' papers concerning the business of Spain to be considered next Monday, when Sheriff Wilson is to attend* 7. To write Mr. Powell at Bristol, to get the 100 arms fixed for Capt. Baylie's company, and certify at what price they may be done 8. Mr. Hunscott to have the printing press and letters that were taken by him from Edward and John Crouch, in part of a reward for services to Council. 9. The Lord President, Mr. Scott, and Col. Jones to be a committee to consider Joseph Hunscott's desires. 11. To signify to the Admiralty judges that there has been a demand of justice in the Court of France, concerning the Apollo, in like manner as was signified to them in the case of Capt. Jno. Greene and those interested in the affair of Crezi, and that they are to say whether the case be fit for letters of marque, and, if so, to prepare and present them. 12. Lord Commissioner Lisle and Mr. Wallop to confer with the Lord General how the troop of county Hants, under Capt. Terrill, 35077. F F 450 40DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) may be preserved from disbanding, either by putting it into the army, Portsmouth, or otherwise. 13. The petition of Morgan Jones referred to the Ordnance Committee. 15. Major-Gen. Lambert to furnish Thomas Beauchamp with six or ten men, to go with him on special service. 16. Warrant to be issued to the ordnance officers, to collect and bring into the Tower eight or ten pieces of ordnance from Oxford; a dozen pieces of brass ordnance from the church at Exeter; eight pieces from the church in Northampton, and four demi-cannons or culverin carriages; a whole culverin of brass from Aylesbury; two or three brass pieces from Cambridge; two from Guildford; one demi-culverin from Yarmouth; 20 tons of unserviceable brass pieces from Wallingford"; and the same quantity from Hull. Order to be given to the gunfounder to cast new ones out of such as are useless. [I. 63, pp. 419-422.] Dec. 22. 106. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. The State is Whitehall. likely to be much injured by the refusal of the owners of the Merchant frigate to keep to their contract. We therefore authorise you to take up the vessel for the State, and so fit her that she may be at the rendezvous on the day appointed. Since the above resolution, we hear that the owners will comply with their contract, if their master may command as captain, but as we have already approved Capt. John Coppin, he is to be employed. As a rule, we do not think fit, after serious debate, that masters who are part owners in any vessel be employed as captains. [1 page; also I. 123, p. 189.] Dec. 22. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order, on reference from the Council of State of Col. Blake's letter of 12 Nov. (?), that a copy be sent to the collectors for prize goods, who are to certify how Wm. Hull and Jonas Maurice may be relieved. Order-upon a reference, by the Council of State, of the petition *of Thomas Anderson and Nicholas Gatonbe, of Hull,-that the Muscovy Company bring in their answer to it this day fortnight, and the petitioners then attend, with their witnesses and proofs. Note that Alderman Vyner offered to furnish to the State 7,000 ryals of eight, at 4s. 10d. per ryal, although he might have more for them from others. Order upon the petition of Mich. Polin,-concerning rent due to him for a small house and piece of land hired by the late Sir Jno. Meldram, and now held by David Spicer, -that a copy of the petition be sent to Spicer, who is either to return an answer, or attend the Committee. [1. 123, pp. 186, 187.] Dec. 22. 107. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As to Whitehall. providing the money intended for the service of the squadron going southward, you and the Trinity House propose that there be 4,0001. in ready money, to carry along with the fleet, and 10,0001. in bills of credit, making 14,0001. We have acquainted the Council of STATE PAPERS. 1 1649. VOL. III. State of Capt. Limbery's offer, and that Alderman Vyner can provide 7,000 pieces of eight at 4s. lOd. a piece. The Council have referred this business back to us, with liberty to assure the paying of 7,0001. in ready money here. We think you should treat with Capt. Limbery again, or with others, and take care that 2,0001. is paid here in pieces of eight at 4s. 6d., and the other 5,0001. in pieces of eight, upon letters of credit at Calais, or elsewhere in any of the Spanish ports, upon the laying down of 7,0001. here; the remaining 7,0001. to be paid upon bills of credit, and security given in, by the persons you treat with, to be responsible for the State's money they receive, in case the letters of credit are not made use of; also that the letters of credit be effectual at the places where they are assigned. In case these conditions will not be complied with, you are to consider whether to buy the 7,000 pieces of eight to carry along with the fleet, and procure bills of credit from merchants upon sight, either as the exchange shall be when the bills are paid, or upon the best terms you can. [1 page; also I. 123, p. 188.] Dec. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Alderman Pennington and Sheriff Wilson to be a committee to see the engagement entered into by all merchants resident here, in pursuance of the order of Parliament of last October, according to instructions sent them; and to confer with the governors and deputies of the East India, Turkey, Muscovy, Eastland adventurers, and French companies, and appoint a day and place this week where the engagement may be taken. 2. Christopher Neale, Nathaniel Tyler, Edw. South, Robert Butcher, and Maurice Dormer to be committed to the Gatehouse, upon suspicion of felony, and Messrs. Manley and Falconbridge to examine them and persons produced against them, and return the examinations to the Council. 3. A letter of approbation to be written to the gentlemen of the Isle of Wight, for what they have done in the matter of the engagement. 4. Sheriff Wilson to confer with Mr. Methwould, to know if it will stand with his affairs to be employed as agent to the court of Spain, and reside at Madrid, promising all reasonable encouragement; and to return his answer next Wednesday. 5. A letter to be prepared to the Emperor of Russia, concerning refusing English merchants to trade in Russia as formerly;- the merchants to give in the matter for it. 6. Roger Gunter's petition referred to the sheriffs of London and 4 Middlesex, that according to Act of Parliament, he may be paid speedily, for better encouragement of those that do good service. 7. Mr. Hall to be paid 251. for his quarter's salary. 8. The Committee of Sequestrations to examine the delinquency of Gregory Julian, and the surveyors to examine the trust reposed in him named in the letters, and to find some place where those horses may be kept, that [Tutbury] race may not be lost. 9. To represent to Col. Cox that the Council is very sensible of F F 2 452 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) his coming away from his charge, and require him to return, and 1001. shall be paid to him or his order. 10. The paper presented for the next summer's guard to be reported to the House. 11. The letter from the Attorney-General of Iceland to the Lord President, with the paper enclosed from Mr. Walley, to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. 12. An extract of Mr. Howell's letter, concerning the company of the Nicodemus, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 13. Mr. Powell to dispatch the forces to Ireland, with what good husbandry he can. 14. To write Major-Gen. Mitton, enclosing him the Act concerning the French vanes [wines?]. 15. The petition of Nathaniel Andrewes, merchant, referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 63, pp. 423-425.] Dec. 24. 108. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We Whitehall. refer to you the petition from the officers of the Hercules, to certify whether you have received directions from the Council of State for gratuities to be given to officers upon merchant ships employed in the service of the State; if so, the petitioners should not be defrauded of their part. [3 page; also I. 123, p. 190.] Dec. 24. Admiralty Committee to Col. Willoughby. We approve of your proceedings concerning the George and her men, and have recommended Col. Popham to take an account of mutinous and unfaithful carriage in the carpenters and common seamen, and to punish them either by discharge or otherwise, as they deserve. We have ordered money for pay of the men to a fitting proportion it will be there the end of next month. [I. 123, p. 191.] Dec. 24. 109. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Alderman Whitehall. Vyner has only given us till to-morrow for the [Admiralty] Committee's answer, whether the State will use those 7,000 pieces of eight in his possession, which I consider too short a time for you to confer with the merchants upon the Exchange, and shall therefore move the committee to ask for two or three days longer; but do not let this cause you to delay your conference with merchants. [1 page.] Dec. 24. 110. Account by Samuel Moyer of the receipts of the subsidies, tonnage, poundage, and petty customs inwards, in the port of London. from 24 April to 24 Dec. 1649 inclusive. Total, 138,1121. 11s. ld. [1 sheet.] Dec. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Dr. Chambers to be committed to the Gatehouse, for being in arms against Parliament, and passing under several aliases. 2. Jno. Morris, who pretends to be servant to Dr. Chambers, to find security for his appearance at the next sessions at Newgate, and Mr. Manly or Justice Falconbridge. STATE PAPERS. 453 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. The propositions brought and signed by Dennis Gauden, offering the serving of corn for Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 4. The Council is satisfied with the certificate of those appointed to view the 16,000 suits of clothes which Mr. Downes contracted to furnish for Ireland, as also with that of Mr. Dobbins' commissioners, certifying receipt of them, and warrants are to issue to the several cashiers, to make payment for such clothes. 5. To write the Lord General of the miscarriages of the horse that are marching towards Bristol, and to send him copies of the informations received in that business, and also that from Northampton, and desire him to inquire as to the authors of those disorders, and punish them; and to prevent the like in future, that some field officers may go along with the forces, with the authority of martial law, for punishing such offenders. 6. The post that brought the letter from Marlborough to have a gratuity of 40s. 7; The persons brought in custody for cutting wood in Oatlands Park to be taken to the Attorney-General for examination, and proceeded against in the Exchequer. 8. The petition of Capt. Geo. Bishop referred to the Irish Committee, to report out of what money he may be paid what is alleged to be due to him. 9. - Williams to be committed to the Gatehouse, for printing and publishing scandalous and seditious pamphlets. 10. The Exchequer to allow the sheriff of Hants his charges for bringing up prisoners from Southampton, committed on suspicion of a robbery there. [I. 63, pp. 426, 427.] Dec. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the lord mayor and aldermen to supply the treasurers of the army with 1,2001. by tomorrow at noon, for the present pay of the soldiers, to prevent the inconveniences that may come thereby, and to go on with the assessment, to prevent like inconveniences. 2. Aldermen Pennington and Wilson to consider of fit persons as agents to Spain, and represent them to the Council next Monday. 3. The Attorney-General to release upon bail the prisoners brought from Walton, for cutting timber in Oatlands Park, but to inform them that they will be proceeded against by information. 4. The Admiralty judges, and Dr. Walker as advocate in the Admiralty Court, to consider the papers concerning the Sta. Clara, and to state the facts in regard of the several pretenders to satisfaction in it, and deliver their opinion in writing, on 4 January next. 5. In pursuance of an order of Parliament of 30 November, the Act now read for putting cavaliers out of town to be reported to the House, by the Earl of Pembroke. 6. The report brought in by Col. Jones for Ireland approved. 7. The present money to be paid for the corn and cheese to be sent to Ireland to be taken out of the exigency money, which is to be repaid by the treasurers-at-war, and warrants issued accordingly. 454 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. Mr. Gifford, with the information against Ant. Fortescue, to attend the Lord Chief Justice, who is to proceed therein according to law. 9. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the Florentine Ambassador that there is a very great resort to this town of Popish priests and Jesuits, who according to the law are traitors, and who seek protection in certain houses about town; yet that the Council will give order that no search shall be made in his house, unless on particular information that such persons are harboured there. [Reports of the Irish Committee.] 10. Having considered the propositions of Denis Gauden and company, and drawn them to send away and to deliver at ports in Ireland free of charge the quantities of rye and wheat mentioned, the rye at 52s. per quarter, and the wheat at 31. 10s., 3,0001. to be paid down, and the residue three months after delivery,-they request the Council's approbation. 11. On the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's desire for furniture for the 300 beds for the sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals, they think, as the rugs and blankets may be provided at Bristol at easier rates than in London, besides the saving of charge in sending them away, Mr. Powell should be written to, to provide 300 rugs and as many blankets, at the best rates he can, and send them to Ireland, and draw bills for payment thereof at three months. 13. On a provision of cheese needed for the army in Ireland, they treated with Wm. Harris, Lucas Lucy and partners for 200 tons of Tuninghen, alias Holland cheese, and considering the goodness of the cheese, and the rates that that commodity now affords, they recommend the propositions to Council for approbation. [L. 63, pp. 429 -432.] Dec. 26. Council of State to the Admirals. Having been moved for convoys for the Confidence of London, and two other merchant ships bound southward, we recommend you to provide a convoy for them. [I. 123, p. 191.] Dec. 26. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to the Committee of the Trinity House of the petition of John Dunton, mariner, for a pension. [I. 123,p, 192.] Dec. 27. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. Mr. Vanneere, Mr. Leavor, and Thos. Delavolne to attend, to answer what is objected against them in the petition of Hen. Browne. 3. The letter of Edw. Robinson, from Lyons, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. A committee to be appointed to consider how the passage of persons in and out of the commonwealth may be regulated, and present their opinions in writing; those present to be of the Committee. STATE PAPERS. 455 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 27. 'COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. The petition of Capt. Browne Bushell to be sent to the Governor of Windsor Castle, who is to provide for him as necessary for one of his quality, and in his condition, and to be repaid upon account. 6. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London to examine the miscarriages of the under officers of Newgate, who are favourers of the robbers and felons there committed, and to remove such as appear faulty. 7. A committee to be appointed for examining Mr. Penruddock at the Tower, upon the intercepted letter from Paris of the 15th inst., directed to Mr. P. M.; the Earl of Pembroke added to the committee. 9. The Committee of Council for private examinations to send for Col. Rainesford, examine him as to the cause of his being in town, and secure him if they see cause. 10. Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Scott, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Col. Purefoy to take security of Sir Geo. Villiers, by Wednesday next. 1 1. Dr. Thomas Bayly to be committed to Newgate, for writing a seditious and treasonable book entitled " The Royal Charter." 12. Mr. Scott to examine Seale, as to his printing and publishing the before-mentioned book. 13. To request the House to consider what qualifications shall make men liable to sequestrations, especially those who keep correspondence with Charles Stuart, eldest son to the late King, or who aid him in any way. 14. The names of the justices of peace for county Cumberland to be brought to Council next Monday, that some of them may be chosen to examine the matters objected against Mr. Howard of the North, by Jno. Musgrave, who is to have a sight of such names, to object against any he may think fit, so that upon their election, order may be sent down to take such examinations, and return them to Council. [I. -63, pp. 434-436.] Dec. 27. Order of the Admiralty Committee that John Farthing be recommended to the Council of State, for the porter's place at Deptford Yard, vacant by death. [I. 123, p. 193.] Dec. 27. 111. Admiralty Committee to [the Navy Commissioners]. We Whitehall. think the 10th Whelp and the Cignet frigate, which you have appointed to be fitted forth for fire-ships, to go with the fleet southward, need not be supplied with all sorts of officers, as the rest of the ships; you are therefore to consider how to avoid unnecessary charge in fitting them forth, and certify what guns must be laid upon them. [{ page; also I. 123, p. 193.] Dec. 27. 112. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We think Whitehall. the fleet should be supplied with 4,0001. in pieces of eight, according to the first resolution, to be carried along with them, which you are to procure at the cheapest rates you can. Care may be taken afterwards to supply, by letters of credit, what shall be further necessary for the fleet. You are therefore to confer with Alderman Vyner about the 7,000 pieces of eight which he has, or with others. 456 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Pieces of Peru are 3d. or 4d. a piece cheaper here than the pieces of Mexico or Seville, and are as valuable in Spain as any of the rest, so they be not counterfeit. For the 4,0001. in pieces of eight, you may satisfy those with whom you deal that the State will pay themn ready money here. [1 page; also I. 123, p. 194.] Dec. 28. 113. Petition of the Governor and Company of Merchants trading to the Levant to the Council of State, for their approval of the appointment of Henry Ryley as their consul at Aleppo. Since their last address for approbation of his election, they have met again, and upon mature consideration of the nature of that service, the distracted condition of their affairs in Turkey, and Ryley's well-known good affection to the State, and ability for the service, they were unanimous that no other person was so fit for that employment. [1 page.] Dec. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of choosing Mr. Ryley Consul for Aleppo to be taken next Monday. 2. The petition of the Turkey Company, representing their great losses by pirates, and craving redress, to be also considered then. 3. Mrs. Hopkins to appear next Monday, and bring all the papers in connexion with the imprisonment of her husband. 4. The Earl of Pembroke to report to the House the Act prepared for putting cavaliers out of town. 5. Col. Purefoy to report to the House that there are divers Romish priests about town, who, being foreigners, cannot be proceeded against by law, and to ask what course may be taken with them, so that they may not remain here. 6. To request the House that the sequestrations of Lancashire, formerly assigned for payment of the soldiers' arrears there, may be so continued for such as shall take the engagement, notwithstanding the House has altered the manner of collection. 7. To write to, thanking them for their service, and particularly this of the engagement; and to let them know that instructions will be sent down for settling the militia business. 8. Sir Hen. Mildmay to make the report now with Mr. Martin, concerning a proposition for raising money for better strengthening the garrison of Liverpool. 9. The Lord General to attend to-morrow, about business of importance. 11. Sir Hen. Mildmay added to the committee to confer with Sir Ralph Maddison, concerning the value of gold. 12. The business of sending agents to Spain and Portugal to be considered next Monday; Alderman Pennington and Sheriff WiLson to be present. 14. Articles of agreement with Wm. Penoyer, merchant, for delivery of -- barrels of powder for the service. Penoyer to deliver into the Tower all the powder to be made from I of the saltpetre bought by him of the East India merchants, at 41. 4s. per barrel. STATE PAPERS. 457 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) The saltpetre, before being converted into powder, shall be refined and separated from all salt. The powder to be made so as to endure the exact Tower proof, and what fails to be returned. He will forthwith deliver barrels weekly, until the whole quantity arising upon the said petre has been converted into powder and delivered. When 100 barrels or more are ready, it shall be proved by the ordnance officers, and received into store, and debentures given according to the agreed price. Upon receipt of such debentures, warrants shall be issued for payment, out of the 150,0001. upon the excise, after the 40,0001. advanced thereupon has been paid. 15. Like articles of agreement with Mr. Judd, for delivery of 2,000 barrels at 41. per barrel, 1,0001. being paid in ready money by the Navy Committee. [1. 63, pp. 437-441.] Dec. 28. 114. Order of the Committee of the Council of State about obstructions of the Mint. 1. The officers of the Mint to prepare tables of the value of the gold and silver coin, current in merchant payments of Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Spain, France, and Italy, in relation to that of England. 2. The commissioners and officers of the Custom House to send in an account of all goods exported and imported, from 1 January 1648-9 to 1 January 1649-50, and their value. 3. That this account may be given more easily in future, they are so to keep their books for the next year, as to give accounts of the quantity and value of all imports and exports, into the port of London, and other outports. Mr. Johnston to attend the committee on Wednesday, January 9, to report on obstructions to bullion comining into the Mint, and on the remedies; the Master of the Mint to bring the records from the auditor of the Exchequer, and extracts of the statutes concerning the business of the Mint and exchange. [Diraft, 21 pages.] Dec. 28. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The bailiffs of Yarmouth remind us of the taking up of four merchant ships to attend the Iceland fishing, which they desire may be ready by March. The Council of State having approved of the list of the summer guard sent them by. you, you are to contract for four merchant ships for that service, to be ready to sail at the time required, and take care that two of them are of force, containing 22 guns a-piece. [I. 123, p. 195.] Dec. 28. 115. Col. Edw. Popham to [the Navy Commissioners]. Having Whitehall. appointed Robert Rawlins to be surgeon of the Constant Warwick, I desire you to pass a bill for the usual sum for furnishing his chest with surgery. With order by the Navy Commissioners to the Masters of Surgeons' Hall, if they find him a fit man, to view his chest, and give him his allowance for medicines. 31 Dec. [1 page; also I. 123.] 458 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 28. 116. Petition of John Greene, Commander of the Welcome pink to the Admiralty Committee. Being in Parliament service in 1646, by the wicked working of the inhabitants of Jersey, was betrayed and surprised at St. Malo, and made prisoner, where he with all his company suffered much misery for two years, until petitioner and Walter Shadwell escaped at great hazard; had to borrow money for himself and company, for which he is much pressed. Begs six months' pay for himself, and the wives of such of his crew as are now prisoners at Rheims, in France, they being all in a starving condition, and that amount of pay being the same as was received by others. With reference to the Navy Commissioners, to certify what has been paid to any of the company, and why petitioner has not been paid equal to them. [1 page.] Dec. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the commander in Ulster to apply to the Lord Lieutenant for supplies there, so that they charge no debt thither. 3. The Irish Committee to consider the letters of Sir Chas. Coote, concerning money, provision, and recruits, and also as to planting parts of Ulster, and disposing of the Scots; and as it is of great consequence to have the victories in that province improved, they are to give their opinion to Council with expedition. 4. The Irish Committee to give such orders, and write such letters as they conceive best, for the speedy, safe, and orderly dispatch of the horse who are to go over to Ireland as recruits. 5. Approval of the appointment of a physician for the soldiers of the northern garrison. Reports of the Irish Committee. 7. On the petition of Sir Robert Hanna, Bart., on behalf of Sir Chas. Coote, Lord President of Connaught, and of his son, Chas. Coote,-it appearing that Chas. Coote, the eldest son, contracted many debts for his maintenance in his 3 years' residence in England, and has been and still is so visited with sickness that his recovery is very doubtful, which illness has also much increased his debts,they propose that Sir Adam Loftus be ordered to pay to Col. Arthur Hill in order to the discharge of Chas. Coote's debts, and his future maintenance, 1971. 2s., being the remains of 5971. 2s. formerly ordered by the Irish Committee sitting at the Star Chamber to be paid to Capt. Nich. Lisle, out of the 5,0001. for Ireland due upon Haberdashers' Hall, in satisfaction for raising a troop of horse for Ireland, which was never performed; and also 1001. more, formerly ordered by the said committee to Viscount Claveboy, now in arms against Parliament, out of the 5,0001. aforesaid, —which sums are yet unsatisfied, making in the whole 2971. 2s. —in part of the arrears due to the said Sir Charles Coote for service in Ireland. As to the protection desired by Sir Robert Hanna, to free him from arrest during his attendance here, in discharge of important business entrusted to his management by Sir Charles, and which may receive damage by his restraint, the committee think that Col. Jones STATE PAPERS. 459 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) should move the Speaker for his accustomed favour to Sir Robert, for two months longer, by which time those occasions may be dispatched. 8. On the petition of Capt. Geo. Bishop, they find that he and Capt. Thos. Norris have, in pursuance of their contracts dated 30 July last, delivered 404 tuns of beer at Bristol for the Irish service, which, at 41s. 6d. per tun, amounts to 8381. 6s., 1 whereof, 2791. 8s. 8d., they received upon delivery, and the other 2 they were to receive at three and three months after delivery. The first three months having now elapsed, order should be given to pay the 2791. 8s. 8d. second payment; and as they received 4001. to buy'casks, for which they have returned no account, nor any certificate of the goodness of the beer, the last payment should be respited, until both the account and the certificate have been returned. 9. On the petition of Mrs. Huncks, wife of Col. Hercules Huncks, now in Ireland, for arrears due to her husband, the committee, not knowing of any orders for payment of arrears, think she should make her application to Parliament. 11. The Committee-having met the Army Committee, and considered the Lord Lieutenant's letter concerning the establishment for Ireland, and future provision of money to carry on the wars there, and finding it will take up some time before an answer can be ascertained,-think letters should be sent by Council to the Army Committee, for issuing warrants to enable the treasurers-at-war to receive, out of the assignations of the 90,0001. a month, the pay of the army, general officers, train of artillery and life guard, in Ireland, according to the establishment, as it shall be proportionably levied with relation to the assignation ordered to the army in England; and that the Army Committee call to account the several regiments of the army, train, and life guard, to whom they formerly issued warrants to receive the said assignations, and see how the same have been received and sent to Ireland; if any money remains in their hands, or has not yet been received or sent by them to Ireland, the committee should order them to pay it to the treasurers, in places most convenient for transport, and the said treasurers should be ordered to have the same received and sent to Ireland monthly, for supply of the forces there, until the business can be fitted and prepared for a report. 12. On a letter from Sir Chas. Coote, of 18 Sept. last, recommending payment to Thomas Baxter, for provisions delivered at Derry, by direction of Sir Charles, at the time of the late siege, viz., salt, beef, broad cloth, kersies, &c., value 1,0151. Is. 9d., there being no mention of the quantity or price of each commodity, the Committee examined Ralph King, agent to Sir Charles, who stated that the goods delivered were valued by two merchants, chosen by Sir Charles, and amounted to this sum; the Committee therefore think fit that order be given for payment of the said 1,0151. out of the last 50,0001. of the 150,0001. charged upon the Excise, the contracts formerly made with Rich. Downes, and others, for provisions for the army in 460 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) Ireland, upon the same credit, being first satisfied, according to their agreements. [I. 63, pp. 442-448.] Dec. 30. 117. Robt. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. General PopWhitehall. ham ordered me to acquaint you that the Dragon, now in the Downs, has but 15 days' victuals, and that some ship must remain there; but he leaves it to you whether to supply her, or to hasten forth the Mary Rose to the Downs, and the Dragon to come in to be revictualled. He would have those pursers that were in the Whelp and Cignet, placed as stewards upon her, and those that were cooks to be so still. [14 pages.] Dec. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Dr. Paget recommended as physician to the Tower. 2. The Earl of Pembroke, Lord Commissioner Lisle, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to consider how the venison in the New Forest may be preserved. 3. Upon considering all that has been before the Council concerning Mr. Ryley, they do not think fit, as formerly declared, either to approve the former election, or restrain the prosecution thereof; but leave it to the Turkey Company's discretion to choose a person as consul to Aleppo, for whose fidelity they will be answerable. 4. When the Levant Company have made their case concerning losses sustained by the French fit for letters of marque, they shall be granted.' 5. For the importation of goods of the Levant in English bottoms, and order to be given to the Custom House thereupon, they must make their address to the House. 6. The committee for private examination to examine the printers who are printing the history of the Independency, and commit them if they see cause. 7. Alderman Pennington and Sheriff Wilson to acquaint the merchants what is done in their business. 8. Mr. Frost to draw up a report for the House, upon the debate concerning the application of the several merchants for encouragement in trade. 9. The Navy Commissioners to cause five or six months' pay to be sent to Plymouth, for the 32 men taken out of the Maria shallop, and put into a ship taken at Wexford, and they are to be added to the winter guard. 10. The Admiralty Committee to receive the petition of such widows as have lost their husbands at sea in the service, and give them rewards not exceeding 101. each. 11. Also to prepare instructions necessary for the fleet that is to go southward. 12. The letters from Sir Hardress Waller and Mr. Powell to be reported to the House. 13. Those letters referred to the Irish Committee, to prepare answers. STATE PAPERS. 461 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. The letters between the trustees for sale of the late King's lands, and the Navy Commissioners, concerning the timber marked for the use of the navy, to be reported to the House by Mr. Bond. 15. The petition of the clothmakers at Colchester to be considered. 16. Mr. Frost to write Mons. Augier, as to whether Sir Christopher Hatton intermeddles with the affairs of Charles Stuart, and to certify what he can learn therein. 17. To report to the House that several persons of quality of England, who have been in arms against Parliament, and compounded for their delinquency, are now abroad and very active, to the prejudice of this commonwealth. 18. The committee at Whitehall to consider where accommodation may be found there for depositing the State's papers. 19. Capt. Moulton to go as Vice-Admiral to the fleet now going towards the south. 20. Capt. Mildmay to deliver to Mr. Scott the letters and papers in his possession. 22. To write the Navy Committee as to the vote whereby Capt. Moulton is made Vice-Admiral of the fleet now going to the south, and enclose the opinion of the Masters of the Trinity House, as to sending the fleet to the south. 23. To return answer to the men of Colchester, by Sir Win. Masham, that the business presented by them is not proper for the consideration of the Council, but for the House, where, if it be moved, the members of Council will give their assistance. 24. Mr. Musgrave to put in a charge, under his own hand, against the parties complained of, and the exceptions against the gentlemen in the commission of the peace, and the committee men in the country, showing cause why they should not be trusted with the examination of this business, in giving ground of proceeding against them as delinquents, whereupon the Council will give further direction. 25. Mr. Frost to pay Mr. Maundy his bill for the watermen's badges, that the Council may not be further troubled. 26. Mr. Husband to cause all the orders, ordinances, and declarations of Parliament, passed since 17 Nov. 1646 until the Act for the trial of the late king, to be printed in one volume, and the lastmentioned Act, and all other subsequent printed Acts, orders, and declarations of Parliament, in another volume, comparing the copies with the originals, and no other person to presume to print the same. 27. The petition of Jane, wife of Thomas Browne, slain in the service, recommended to the treasurers of Christchurch for public charity. 28. The petition of Andrew Burrell, gentleman, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 29. Mr. Strickland's letter to be considered to-morrow. 30. To report to Parliament that the troop of horse of county Oxford, which has been hitherto maintained out of the sequestrations of that county, is now like to be disbanded, as the committee 462 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. Dec. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) at Goldsmiths' Hall conceive they cannot pay them out of those moneys, by the rules hitherto given by the House; considering the eminent service done by that troop, and how necessary it is to have it kept on foot, the House is desired to declare their opinion therein. 31. To report to the House that several companies of merchants, and especially those of the East India, Levant, and Eastland trade, taking notice of a power given to Council for encouragement of trade, have addressed desires which carry some restraint to general liberty of trade, which, if judged necessary, are proper for Parliament, to whom therefore they refer the same, that speedy course may be taken, the business being of great weight, and the recovery and establishment of those trades, or the loss thereof depending upon expedition. Report of the Mint Committee. 32. That the officers of the Mint should be ordered to present two tables to the Council of State, expressing the par and intrinsic value of the gold and silver coins current in merchants' payment of Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Spain, France, and Italy, in relation to the gold and silver coin of England. 33. That the commissioners and officers of the Customs should furnish Council with an account of all goods exported and imported, from 1 Jan. 1648/9 to 1 Jan. 1649/50, and their true value. 34. That such account may be more easily given for the future, they should so order their books for next year, that they may give a particular account of the quantity and value of all exports and imports, in the port of London and outports. 35. That the masters of the Mint should have power to search and peruse all public records concerning bullion brought in to be minted in the Tower, and what else concerns that office, and certify what bullion was brought in, and what sums were minted, from 16 to 20 James, and annually for 10 years after; such records to be delivered to the master of the Mint. 36. That the warden of the Mint should be ordered to pay to the master of the Mint so much upon account, out of the public money in his hands, as shall buy in such proportion of the several coins of gold and silver used in merchants' payment of Hamburg, Spain, France, Italy, Amsterdam, and Antwerp, &c. as shall be sufficient fori discovery of the par between them and the gold and silver coin of England. [L. 63, pp. 449-456.] Dec. 31. 118. Draft of the two preceding orders. Also That Sir Jas. Harrington is to write to Edw. Johnston, to attend the committee upon the business of the Mint. With particulars of the evidence of John Reynolds, under assayer, with regard to the fluctuation of the coin, &c. [Copy. 1 page.] Dec. 31. 119. Council of State to the Navy Commissioners. Col. Deane Whitehall. says he has taken 32 men from the Maria shallop, I put them into a STATE PAPERS. 463 1649. VOL. III. ship of 350 tons, taken at Wexford, which is to wait on the army, and is now at Plymouth. Let them have five or six months' pay sent thither having been nine months in service, they are not willing to continue longer without pay, and they are to be taken into the winter guard as to future pay. [I page.] Dec. 31. Reference by the Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker of the petition and account of Hen. Tiddiman. [I. 123, p. 197.] Dec. 31. Admiralty Committee to Col. Blake. Presuming your arrival at Plymouth, in pursuance of letters from the Council of State concerning the squadron to go southward in relation to Prince Rupert's fleet, we let you know that all things are ready, and that Stokes Bay is the place of rendezvous, the latter end of this month. Your presence will be more requisite at Portsmouth, where Col. Popham will meet and consult with you. Our greatest obstruction is likely to be from the Merchant frigate, whose owners are unwilling she should serve unless her master may be captain, which we have no mind to; therefore if you come in the Elizabeth frigate to Portsmouth, you must consider whether she may not be fitted for that service. [I. 123, p. 198.] Dec. 31. 120. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We apWhitehall. prove your causing the Merchant frigate to be brought to Deptford, to be fitted for service. We wonder at the adverseness of her owners, considering the State sets her forth in defence of the merchants' trade, and we are well assured that her commander will do good service. We have ordered the Elizabeth, now at Plymouth, to Portsmouth, to receive her victuals, stores, &c., and you are to take care there be no want of stores at Portsmouth, so that in case any of the twelve ships should fail at the time intended, there may be some other speedily supplied. [1 page; also L. 123, p. 199.] Dec. 31. 121. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. You say Whitehall. that you have agreed with Alderman Vyner for 2,000 pieces of eight, at 2s. Odc. a piece, but give no account of the Peru pieces, which are cheaper here by 3d. a piece, and are as valuable in Spain as the rest. Tell us what quantity you have procured of each, that we may give an account to the Council of State of your proceeding. [@ page; also I. 123, p. 200.] Dec. 31. 122. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The Whitehall. Constant Warwick having been appointed to receive 4,0001. on board, which is to go with the fleet, make speed in fitting of her for sea. [2 page; also I. 123, p. 200.] Dec.? 123. Minute that the Mayflower hoy, Renald Newham commander, was taken up for the service of the State, and began her victualling and voyage, 14 September; with the names of her crew, and the time for which they are to be paid. [1 page.] 1649. 124. Certificate by Thos. Wallop, and three others, to the Admiralty Committee, that the Thomas or Leopard's Whelp frigate 464 DOMESTIC 1649. VOL. III. has been much disparaged as to her fitness in point of sailing, &c., as she can spare most ships half her sails in sailing, and works as well as any ship can do, and is as fit for the employment she is now in as any frigate of her force. [3 page.] 1649? 125. - to Sir Hen. Vane, Navy Commissioner. Col. Barrow, who lives near Dean Forest, informed the Revenue Commissioners, and the Commissioners for Preserving Forests, that Griffantius Phillips reported the Parliament would sell Dean Forest, whereon the timber men and men of Herefordshire cut down 600 trees. I am to inform you of this, that ship carpenters may be sent to view the timber, and report what is fit for the navy. [2 page.] VOL. IV. 1649. Common place book of forms of legal documents, sales, conveyances, &c. in use in Scotland; dates given, 1623, 1618, 1639, 1648, 1649; with notes of receipt by Jas. Reid, for subsidies paid by Sir Walt. Smith to the Clerk of Requests, amounting to 391. 13s. 4d., July 1, 1647; and memorandum of expenses between 14 April and 1 July 1647. Also letter from George Gillespie, 8 September 1648, &c. [Small quarto, parchment bound.] VOL. V. JAN.-15 FEB. 1650. 1650. Jan. 1. Order in Parliament-upon the report from the Council of State touching the next summer's guard, and an estimate of the charge of fitting and setting forth to sea 44 of the State's ships and 28 merchant ships, manned with 8,082 men, to serve for eight months on the Narrow Seas, as the summer's guard for 1650,-that the Council of State give other fit names to the ships called the Prince, the Charles, and the Mary, mentioned in their list. That the House approves of the number of ships and men to be sent. That the Council of State are to take care that the fleet so reported be set out to sea before the winter guard comes in, and the Navy Committee be required to make payment accordingly. That the Council of State cause such of the State's ships as they find unserviceable and a needless charge to be sold, and the proceeds employed in building new ones. That they consider how the Sovereign may, with the least charge, be made more serviceable. That they consider the wrong done to merchants at sea, by the taking of their ships and goods by other nations, and the former powers given to them for granting letters of marque, and present STATE PAPERS. 465 1650. VOL. V. an Act to the House for a further power to that purpose, wherein the former is defective; also consider how the merchants may be further enabled to preserve their ships and goods against such wrongs for the future. That no timber or other trees or woods be from henceforth cut down within the Forest of Dean, upon any pretence whatever, without order from the House. That all the iron works within Dean Forest be suppressed and demolished, and the Council of State see the same effectually done. That all timber and trees within Dean Forest already cut be preserved for the service of the commonwealth, and not disposed of but by order of the House or Council of State. [I. 87, pp. 109, 110.] Jan. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Senate of Hamburg of the restraint laid upon English merchants there for taking the engagement; to expostulate with them, and let them know that it has been taken by other companies of English merchants abroad, and must be taken by those of this nation who are there. 2. The Irish Committee to treat with the army treasurers, as to advancing 20,0001. for the army in Ireland. 3. To write the commissioners at Dublin and Col. Venables, that 20,0001. will be sent them for supply of Dublin and the forces in the north, of which 10,0001. is to be employed for such forces, and that they are not to be withdrawn to Dublin, but continued in Ulster, their stay being of so much concernment to the safety of that country. 4. To inform Col. Venables that it is left to him to preserve the peace and quiet of that country, against molestations of the minister or any other persons there, by all lawful means. 5. Viscount Lisle to speak with Mr Nevill, as to whether he will accept the employment of resident in Spain. 6. Alderman Penington and Sheriff Wilson to attend to-morrow, as to appointing a fit person to be sent as agent into Spain. 7. Col. Jones to bring the ordinances and Acts of Parliament,-as to the rebels' lands in Ireland being made over to the Adventurers, -to the Council on Thursday. 9. The Admiralty Committee to confer with CoL Popham as to sending some ships into the Channel, to cruise between Ireland and Scotland. 10. The petition of John Gateford and Jno. Eastlander recommended to Lord Chief Baron Wylde, who is to proceed according to law. 11. The governor of Boston to see that Tattershall Castle is made untenable, provided the amount does not exceed 601., and a warrant to be issued for that purpose. 12. The order to be renewed for Col. Syler, Governor of Boston, to call in the country to help to demolish Tattershall Castle. 13. Mr. Strickland's letter to be considered to-morrow. 35077. G G 466 DOMESTIC '1650. VOL. V. Jan. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. When Mr. Martin reports concerning the wood, the House to be moved to order Christchurch wood in Kent to be also sold. 15. The same committee who were appointed to draw instructions for the generals of the fleet, to prepare credential letters and instructions, with blanks for names of fit persons to be put in by the generals, to be sent to such Princes and states as they shall see cause, where they shall have occasion to come in with the fleet. 16. Warrant to be issued to the keeper of Marylebone Park, to cause 100 of the best deer there to be transferred to St. James's Park, and Col. Pride to be desired to take care of this business. 21. Mr. Martin to search for the papers concerning the Sta. Clara, and send them to Council to-morrow. 22. Col. Duckenfield's letter, from Chester, of 29 Dec., referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 63, pp. 459-462.] Jan. 1. Order of the Admiralty Committee that Dr. Walker certify why the Robert frigate, mentioned in the petition of the mariners of the Assurance frigate, has not yet been proceeded against in the Admiralty Court. [L. 123, p. 202.] Jan. 1. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. As you have not yet received the order from the Council of State for going on with the summer guard according to your estimate, we let you know that the number of ships in the list is approved by the Parliament, to be manned with 3,000 men, and Parliament expects the fleet to be ready in March. You are to change the Rainbow for the Charles. [I. 123, p. 201.] Jan. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Chief Justice Rolle to examine the business concerning Anthony Nevill striking a man in Nottinghamshire, who soon after died. 2. The prisoners sent up from Southampton, upon suspicion of a burglary committed there, to be examined by Messrs. Manley and Falconbridge, the prosecutor to attend before the said justices, who are to proceed against these two, and take security for the appearance of the others. 3. Messrs. Wallop and Heveningham, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to confer with Mr. Duckett, concerning his propositions for the good of the commonwealth. 4. The Lord Mayor to examine the outrage upon Charles Collins, Deputy-Serjeant at Arms, and proceed according to law. 5. Mr. Peters to be Consul at Andalusia, and have credentials to the King of Spain, and instructions about the business of the fleet going southward, and to attend Council to-morrow. 6. The Under Sheriff of Middlesex to attend next Saturday, as to not paying the discovery money to Peter Gifford, according to order of Parliament, upon the apprehension and conviction of several felons at the last sessions at Newgate; the serjeant-at-arms attending the Council to make out the summons. STATE PAPERS. 467 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. Mr. Frost to prepare an answer to Mr. Strickland's letter. 8. The examinations taken in Munster, of the murders and cruelties there committed, to be brought to the Council, for recommendation to those about to print the former. 9. The bill for relief of tenants against their delinquent landlords to be brought to Council next Saturday. [I. 63, pp. 463, 464.] Jan. 2. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We received yours about your treaty with the shipwrights, and a conference with Peter Pett, of Chatham, about the price of building the new frigates, and that he is willing to build two at 61. lOs. per tun, by the limited time; we desire you to contract with him forthwith. [I. 123, p. 203.] Jan. 2. Col. Edw. Pophamn to Colonel Willoughby. The rudder of the Leopard is defective. You are to consult with the shipwrights and officers at Portsmouth, whether she may be laid on ground without prejudice; and if so, to cause her to be brought in, and repaired with speed. [L 123, p. 202.] Jan. 2. 1. Bond of Ignatius Brett, of Waterford, sea captain, to John How FitzThomas, of the said city, merchant, and owner of the Diligence frigate of Waterford, in 1,0001. for performance of the articles of the agreement on which the ship is hired. [Copy, 3 sheet.] Annexing, 1. i. Articles of agreement between John How FitzThomas, owner of the Diligence frigate of Waterford, and Ignatius Brett, sea captain; whereby FitzThomas commits the said frigate to Brett to make a voyage to St. Malo, and Brett agrees to allow him one-third part of the profits, the other two-third parts to be retained by Brett and the ship's company, for wages, victualling, &c., but for rigging tackle, and furniture he may deduct and charge the owners. With proviso that he shall not make away with such frigate, but bring her back to Waterford, 2 Jan. 1650. [Copy, 1 page.] Jan. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The case of Mr. Pury and his partners, as to the purchase of Canin Wood, co. Hereford, to be reported to the House by Mr. Martin. 2. To write the sheriff of [Gloucestershire] that, by order of Parliament, all the iron works in Dean Forest are to be demolished by 10 Feb. next, and that the forces of Col. Harrison are to assist in putting the order into execution, in case of need. 3. To write Col. Harrison to assist the sheriff in demolishing the said iron works, if needed. 4. Mr. Aldworth and Col. Harrison to present the names of persons fit to be preservators of the timber in Dean Forest. GG 2 468 DOMESTIC 1650.. VOL. V. Jan1. 3. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 5. To confer with Sir Win. Brewerton and the Governor of Chester, on persons fit to be commissioners for the militia, in the county and city of Chester. 6. To write the justices of peace for cos. Dorset and Devon, to suffer the Governor of Rye to buy and transport some corn from those parts, for the use of the garrison, and to preserve the peace there, if any disturbance shall arise about such transportation. 7. The petition of Hammond Brend referred to the Admiralty Committee. [I. 63, pp. 465, 466.] Jan. 3. Order in the Admiralty Committee that Thos. Anderson, Nicholas Gatonbe, and others, be heard on their petition against the merchants of the Muscovy Company, on Saturday next, when George Austin and eight other witnesses are to attend. [I. 123, p. 204.] Jan. 3. Admiralty Committee to the [Ordnance Officers]. If you have not 15 or 16 ton of iron bars wanted for the fleet designed southward in store, order must be given for providing them elsewhere; you are also to provide as much small shot as will make 1,000 weight for each of the twelve ships. [I. 123, p. 203.] Jan. 3. Col. Edw. Popham to the Navy Commissioners. Having ordered the President frigate, which has come into Bristol, to receive 20 tons of clothes, &c. for relief of the army in the north of Ireland, to ply between Scotland and Ireland, I desire you to order your substitutes at Bristol to furnish her with provisions. [I. 123, p. 205.] Jan. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The two letters read to be copied and sent. 2. The Latin letter prepared by Mir. Milton, and now read to the Council, to be sent to the Senate at Hamburg. 4. The former vote made, as to Mr. Peters' being consul at Andalusia, vacated. 5. To write Mr. Browne, the gunfounder, to get the guns ready for the Swiftsure, the Navy Committee to give him assignation upon the excise of salt, according to his own proposal to Mr. Frost. 6. Instructions to be drawn for Sir Oliver Fleming to go to the Spanish ambassador, according to what has been debated, and presented to the Council. 7. The Ordnance Committee to consider and report on Col. Sydenham's proposals for fortifying the Isle of Wight; all reports heretofore made, for allowing money towards the repair of the fortifications there, to be brought in at the same time, and Col. Sydenham to confer with the committee thereon. 8. Lord Pembroke to deal with Mr. Carlisle, as to appointing persons approved by his lordship, as keepers in St. James's Park. 9. The paper presented to the Council, as to the preservation of the timber, vest, and venison in the New Forest, referred to the Revenue Committee. STATE PAPERS. 469 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. The letters from W. J[ohnson] and W. E[mperor], of 14 Dec. last, concerning fullers' earth and tobacco-pipe clay, referred to the Lord Chief Baron, to proceed against the offenders, and prevent the like for the future. 11. The draft of the letter to the Emperor of Russia to be reported to the House by Sir Jas. Harrington. [L. 63, pp. 467, 468.] Jan. 4. Reference by the. Admiralty Committee to Dr. Walker, of the petition of Wrn. Hull and others, to certify how they may be relieved before the condemnation of their goods, to prepare a proper order, and to take care that the goods in the meantime are not adjudicated upon, the collectors of prize goods certifying that there are precedents whereby well affected persons have been relieved before their goods have been condemned. [I. 123, p. 206.] Jan. 4. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Upon request of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for ships upon that coast, we hold it fit that those now at Bristol be fitted forth to sea there for this winter; it will be a great charge to the State, yet the necessity of them for the defence of those parts calls for it, so we desire you to cause them to be fitted forthwith. [I. 123, p. 205.] Jan. 4. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The mast lately set up in the John is as defective as the one taken out; we suspect treachery or knavery in those through whose hands it passed. You are strictly to examine what master attendant, master shipwright, &c. were instructed about it, and return their names to us; and consider the speediest way for fitting forth the ship. [I. 123, p. 207.] Jan. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the sheriffs of London, that complaint has been made to Council that the money allowed by Act of Parliament, upon the conviction of felons, is...... 2. The business of the Act of Parliament for punishing revolted seamen to be considered on Tuesday, as also Col. Sydney's letter from Dover; the judges of the Council and of the Admiralty, and Dr. Walker to be sent for. 3. The business of prisoners committed to Newgate by warrant from Council to be considered on Tuesday. 4. The bond for Mrs. Allein to be newly taken, with the condition that she shall not depart the parish in which her mother lives, without leave of the Parliament or Council. 5. Sir Hen. Mildmay and Mr. Holland to confer with Mr. Thomas from Windsor, concerning the furniture there, and give such answer to the governor's letter as they see cause. 6. The instructions to be sent to the Ambassador of Spain, by Sir Oliver Fleming, read and approved. 7. Sir Hen. Vane, the Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Frost appointed a committee to 470 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) draw a short narrative, to be presented to the House, of the condition of the affairs of the commonwealth. 7a. To consider on Monday what shall be written to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. 8a. The letters to the sheriffs of Middlesex, and to the mayor and jurats and governor of Dover, to be signed and sent. 9. Report brought in [from the Irish Committee] approved; viz.,That as there is a great want of clothes among the soldiers under Sir Chas. Coote and Col. Venables, it be reported to Council that order should be given to Commissary Wm. Dobbins, out of the clothes for the army in Ireland now under his charge, to cause 2,000 suits, 2,000 shirts, 2,000 pairs of stockings, and 2,000 pairs of shoes to be packed, marked, and shipped for them, if the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland approve; also to send them 1,950 suits of clothes which he is to receive out of the Tower; and to send away all the said provisions along with the rest of the clothes that are to go to the Lord Lieutenant. [I. 63, pp. 469-471.] Jan. 5. Order of the Admiralty Committee, postponing the re-hearing of the petition of Thomas Anderson and Nicholas Gatonbe, touching the merchants of the Muscovy company, until this day week. Meantime petitioners' witnesses to be examined before a master in Chancery. [L. 123, p. 208.] Jan. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The business of the ship of Limerick, of which relation was brought to the Council by Mr. Aldworth, referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to consult with Dr. Walker. 3. The justices of peace in Kent, and especially Mr. Woodcott, to suppress the victualling house in Milton, near Gravesend, in possession of John Riddall. 4. A committee to be appointed to examine Hen. Browne about the transport of gold; Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Purefoy, and Alderman Pennington to be of the committee. 5. The commissioners of customs to attend to-morrow, as to preventing the export of gold and silver. 8. 201. to be paid to Mr. Blake, by Mr. Frost, to enable him to proceed in his service. 9. To recommend to the Revenue Committee to take the account of Mr. Gaywood's charge for carrying timber to the seaside for Pendennis garrison, and to pay what is due to him. 10. Gregory Julian to be sent down to Tutbury Race, to look to the race, and answer the charge there made against him by the surveyors. 11. To write the surveyors of Tutbury Race to proceed with their charge against Gregory Julian, and certify thereon. 12. The paper of Anth. Larder, merchant of London, concerning Sir Jno. Clotworthy, to be reported to the House by Lord Commis STATE PAPERS. 471 1650. VOL. V. 1650. - Jan. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) sioner Lisle, and also the papers containing the charge of Geo. Wood against Clotworthy and Mr. Davies. 13. The letter of Col. Brownwick to Capt. Bishop, concerning Canin Wood, to be reported to the House by Mr. Martin. 14. The representation of the Admiralty judges referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to write the Earl of Warwick in behalf of the people's complaint, and act as they find it best for the State and the parties concerned. 15. The information of Hen. Browne, of Dover, referred to the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, and Sir Jno. Lenthall to send Browne to attend him. [Vol. V., No. 2.] 16. The business of the meal to be considered this afternoon. 17. The petition of Hubert Collard referred to the Admiralty Committee. 18. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, enclosing the petition of Hubert Collard concerning the St. Nicholas taken at Waterford, and desire him to report thereon, that the ship may either be discharged, or proceeded against according to law. Reports of the Irish Committee approved, as follows: 19. That finding the 16,000 cassocks and breeches provided for the foot forces in Ireland will not be sufficient, order should be given to the officers of the Tower, to deliver to Wm. D)obbins, commissary, the 1,950 cassocks and breeches now in the Tower, to be sent to Sir Charles, on orders from the Irish Committee. 20. That on Sir Chas. Coote's letters, and the petition of Nathaniel Andrewes, merchant, forlicense to transport shoes, boots, shirts, bridles, saddles, &c. for the army in Ireland,vorder be given for such license, he paying the necessary customs, and giving bond to the customs' officers to carry such goods to the garrisons in Ireland obedient to Parliament. 21. That as to the petition of the Commissioners of Derby Hundred, in Lancashire,-who were ordered to examine how quarters have been paid by the forces that have gone into Ireland, in Lancashire, Cheshire, and Berkshire,- as abuses of that kind cannot be well examined until Mr. Walley, who had orders to discharge quarters in Lancashire and Cheshire, returns his accounts, and certifies what forces they were that were guilty of such disorders, letters be sent, with a copy of the petition, to Chas. Walley, to order him to meet the commissioners of the counties, and examine by whom free quarters were exacted; also to send to Council an account of all the moneys he has issued, for paying quarters or otherwise, for the State's use. 22. The complaint against Lodowick Carlisle's deputy in St. James's park referred to the Earl of Pembroke. 23. The Earl of Pembroke desired to call upon the Act in the possession of Col. Purefoy, for putting of the cavaliers out of this town, and keeping them 20 miles distant from it. 24. The Act prepared and sent to the House, concerning the distribution of Acts and orders of Parliament, to be likewise called upon. 472 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 25. Thle Act concerning corn to be reported to the House by Sir Gilbert Pickering. 26. The Lords Commiissioners of the Seal to have power to send down Commission of Oyer and Terminer, directed to'such persons as they shall conceive fit, for every county, and to take care to send a commission speedily to Oxford. 27. The letter now read, and formerly ordered, approved, signed, and sent. 28. The letter from Lidcott, captain of the Garland, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 29. The proposition from the Navy Commissioners, for building six new ships, approved. 30. The Admiralty committee to confer with the Ordnance officers as to the state of the ordnance belonging to the Navy, where the guns lie, whether they may be had by next spring, and whether there are sufficient for fortifying the ships going to sea next summer, that speedy provision may be made, in case there shall not be sufficient. 31. The Admiralty Committee to examine the Lord Admiral's power to press ships, whether it is by law or custom, and if there be any want of power, to bring in a draft to pass the House to supply it, and to examine the whole carriage of the Merchant frigate. 32. To report to Parliament that some more ships should be built, which will be best done now, because of the great stores of timber cut down. Reports from the committee for Ireland; viz.:33. That order be given to Dennis Gauden to send a ship from Liverpool to Ireland, with 600 quarters of the rye sold by him to Council for Carrickfergus and Belfast, free of charge, and subject to the orders of Sir Charles Coote or Col. Venables. 34. That the following proposition having been read and approved of, be put in execution by the Navy Commissioners, viz.: 34. I. Navy Comnmissioners to the Admiralty Committee. We have this day finished our agreement with Peter Pett, our fellow commissioner, for building two of the six new frigates, and since his undertaking at 61. 1 Os. Od. a ton, the rest of the builders, although unwilling lately to accept that rate, do now, he having broken the way, condescend thereto; we present what we have done, and pray your answer, that we may proceed with the persons under mentioned according to your conditions made with Mr. Pett. Mr. Pett will build two ships at Woodbridge; Capt. Jno. Taylor one, Mr. Pett, master shipwright, one, and Jonas Shish one, all in London, and Hen. Jonson one at Deptford.-Navy Office, 4 Jan. 1650. [1. 63, pp. 475-482.] Jan. 7. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the owners of the Ambrose and Charles of London enter into a recognizance of 5001. in the Admiralty Court, to bring in the ship to the port of Bristol or London, and make a return thereof STATE PAPERS. 473 1650. VOL. V. to the committee, in pursuance of a reference by the committee to Dr. Walker on the petition of John Richards. Jan. 7. Reference of the petition of Hubert Collard to the Admiralty Court. [I. 123, p. 211.] Jan. 7. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We desire to speak with John Holland and Peter Pett to-day, with reference to the building of the six frigates. They are to bring a list of the summer guard, and come prepared to give us an account of what they have done therein. [I. 123, p. 209.] Jan. 7. 3. Certificate by Barth. Beale, auditor, in pursuance of an order of the committee for regulating the Mint, of the quantity of angel and crown gold and silver moneys, which were minted from 16 James to 8 Charles; varying for angels from 5 lbs. to 29 lbs. in the year; for crown gold, from 3,307 lbs. to 22,581 lbs.; and for silver from 69 lbs. to 23,330 lbs. [1 sheet] Jan. 8. Order in Parliament that the letter of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland of 19 Dec., from Cork, be referred to- the Council of State. Jan. 8. Order in Parliament that Friday next be appointed for receiving the report of the Council of State. Jan. 8. Order in Parliament that the custodium of so much of Lord Muskerry's estate as amounts to the value of 1,0001. a year be granted to Lord Broghill, until the country where Lord Broghill's estate lies shall be gained from the power of the enemy, and that the Council of State do write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to grant him the custodium accordingly. Jan. 8. Order in Parliament that the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland be desired to come over and give his attendance in Parliament, and that the Council of State prepare a letter, to be signed by the Speaker and sent to the Lord Lieutenant, for that purpose, as also to thank him for his great service and faithfulness to the commonwealth. Jan. 8. Order in Parliament that the letter from Hamburg of 11 December last be referred to the Council of State, who are to do therein as they shall deem most convenient. [I. 87, pp. Ill, 112.] Jan. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter from Sir Chas. Coote, of 30 Oct., with the petition of Capt. Robert Clerke, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 2. The petition of Fras. Huncks, wife of Col. Hercules Huncks, referred to the Irish Committee. 3. Patrick Young to be library keeper at St. James's, and make all speed in preparing a catalogue of the books, models, &c. remaining there, as also of what is missing. 4. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Gilbert Pickering, and Viscount Lisle, to be a committee to consider what may be a sufficient subsistence for Young, as keeper of the library. 474 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 6. Rich. Nutt, master of the commonwealth barge, to be allowed 601. a year, as his predecessors had. 7. Rich. Scutt to have 16s. a day, viz., 7s. for himself, 3s. for David; 2s. a-piece for two men; and Is. a day for two women. 8. The examination sent by the bailiffs of Ipswich to be forwarded to Mrs. Rainborow, and a warrant sent to the bailiffs of Ipswich, to keep in prison until further orders. 9. 1001. to be paid to Mr. Waring, for his book containing examinations of the bloody massacre in Ireland. 10. Mr. Milton to confer with some printers or stationers, about the speedy printing of this book, and give an account of what he has done therein. 11. Mr. Milton to prepare and bring to Council an answer to the book of Salmasius. 12. The Act for indemnifying tenants to be brought in on Thursday. 13. The Admiralty judges to bring in the business of the Sta. Clara, on Monday, when the judges that are of the Council are to attend. 14. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal, Lord Chief Justice, and Lord Chief Baron, to be a committee to consider the return on the miscarriages of the Charter House. [I. 63, pp. 485 -487.] Jan. 8. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We refer the enclosed order of the Council of State to you, to inform us how far the Lord Admiral's power for pressing ships for the immediate service of the State extends, and of the defects of power therein, so that we may give an account to the Council of State. You are also to inform us of the carriage of the owners of the Merchant frigate, and consider the enclosed letter from Col. Lidcott, and inform us what is fit to be done therein. [I. 123, p. 212.] Jan. 9. 4. The Committee for the Mint to John Delabar and four other Whitehall. dealers in matters of exchange between merchants, at the Exchange, London. In order to satisfy the Council of State touching the matters referred to us, we desire you to collect the weekly rates and prices of exchange, and how the same has run and gone from London to Amsterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg, France, and Venice, from Dec. 1647, to Dec. 1649 inclusive; you are to put it in writing, and certify us by the 23rd inst. [Signed by Sir James Ifarrington. 1 page.] Jan. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Mr. Augier, enclosing the petition of Rich. Shute, and to desire him to make a demand of the ship mentioned therein, and use his best endeavours to procure restitution. 2. The Lord General, Lord Commissioner Lisle, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Wallop, to consider the proposition of Col. Sydenham, governor of the Isle of Wight, formerly referred to the Ordnance Committee. STATE PAPERS. 475 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 3. The Lord General to take care that some troops of horse are appointed for the guard of the Isle of Wight, and that the troop under Capt. Elmon, now in the isle, be continued there, until his lordship has found some other troop for that service. 4. Alderman Mempris, Maurice Tomson, Mr. Waterton, Mr. Hubbart, and Mr. Cooper, to examine a paper given in by Robert Leigh and Rich. Roe, and send for the parties, and for Capt. Ellis and such other witnesses as Roe names, bind the parties to good behaviour, or commit them until they find security, and bind over the prosecutors and witnesses to the next sessions. 6. Sir Hen. Vane to confer with the Navy Committee, concerning the business of Vice-Admiral Moulton. 7. The Admiralty Committee's opinion, concerning the buying of the Merchant frigate for 2,7501., approved. 8. The Navy Committee to find 2,7501. for payment of it, according to the inventory given in by Robert Thomson. 9. The Navy Commissioners to provide 15 tons of square bar iron, at the cheapest rates, and cause it to be cut and fitted for the use it is desired for, and sent aboard the fleet, and to see that it is paid for. 10. The wardrobe in the Tower to be prepared for keeping the powder that is to be proved, it being a place fit for that purpose, and a warrant to be issued therefor. 11. The ordnance officers to certify whether it be necessary to have the chimneys pulled down that are in or near the White Tower, and how long they have been erected. 12. Sir Oliver Fleming to tell the Spanish ambassador that the Council is sorry he has not credentials to remain, to continue the amity, but they doubt not that-when he is gone, he will do what he can to that purpose; when he signifies the time of his going, they will order all civilities to be shown him. 13. The Navy Commissioners to attend to-morrow, about the business of the calkers. 16. In pursuance of the order of Parliament, the child lately taken by Wm. Dudley from Monsr. de Vaux, and Madeline his wife, its grandfather and grandmother, now restored to them, is to be continued in their custody by judgment of Chancery, and Mr. Dudley, not to attempt the removal of such child. [I. 63, pp. 488-501.] Jan. 9. Proceedings at the Committee for the Mint. A paper from Mr. Robinson, merchant, offered by Mr. Reynolds, deputy assay-master, about finding a par, received and returned. Mr. Johnston desired to prepare a draft of an Act for preventing the transportation and melting down of English money, and to offer it to the committee on Wednesday next. Sir Jas. Harrington to sign an order to the brokers of the Exchange, to make a report how the exchange has gone from all parts, since 1647. [I page. Vol. III., No. 114, supra.] 476 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 10. Order in Parliament that in the patent to be prepared by the Attorney-General, for constituting Hen. Ireton Major-General of the Parliamentary forces in Ireland, as President of Munster, a clause be inserted that the said President shall pursue such instructions as shall be given him by the Parliament or Council of State, or by the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Also, That the Council of State prepare instructions to be observed by the President of Munster, and take care the same are sent to him forthwith. [I. 87, p. 113.] Jan. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The desire of CoL Sydenham, concerning the finishing [sic furnishing?] the Isle of Wight, referred to the Ordnance Committee, the Lord General, Lord Commissioner Lisle, Sir Henry Mildmay, Mr. Wallop, and Mr. Scott. 2. To write the Navy Commissioners, acknowledging their letter concerning the calkers' deserting the service of the new frigates, and to request them to examine the business, Council believing that the desertion arises either from some practise, or from disaffection; also to represent to the men the penalties they will incur by such courses, and exhort them to return to their duty, as being a more proper means to gain an increase of wages than the neglect of their duties. 4. The collectors for prize goods to take care of the wounded men who come from the Sea Flower, and pay Capt. Coppin his account for money disbursed for wounded men. 5. The Lord Chief Baron to send for Browne by warrant, as often as he shall see cause, to examine him concerning his information on behalf of the State, and Sir Jno. Lenthall to send him to the Lord Chief Baron in safe custody. 6. 501. to be given to Cuthbert Sydenham, for good services in writing several tracts upon various subjects. 7. Col. Purefoy and Col. Wauton to be a committee to examine Thomas Page, with power to commit or set him at liberty. 8. The instructions for the Lord President of Munster referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 63, pp. 504, 505.] Jan. 10. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We enclose the petition of Wm. Ryder and Jno. Robinson, merchants, and desire you to examine the abuses committed by ships' carpenters, who take away workmen from the yards, especially the carpenters in the East India yards, and to prevent like abuses for the future. [I. 123, p. 215.] Jan. 10. Admiralty Committee to the Earl of Warwick. There have been complaints to the Council of State by some poor people, concerning. their shares in the ship Augustine, taken prize in 1629. The matter was referred to the Admiralty judges, who made the enclosed report, and we desire your answer thereon. [I. 123, p. 216.] Jan. 11. Order in Parliament,-on report from the Council of State about the East India, Levant, and Eastland merchants, that it be reported STATE PAPERS. 477 ]650. VOL. V. to the House that those merchants, taking notice of a power given to the Council for advance of trade, have sent in their desires, which tend to restraint of general liberty of trade; that such restraints, if needful, should be laid by Parliament, to whom therefore the case is commended, they representing that the recovery or loss of their trade will depend upon something being done with expedition;-that an Act of Parliament be prepared, appointing commissioners as standing council for regulating trade in all parts of the nation, and that Thos. Challoner and Major Salway bring it in this day fortnight. [Levant Papers, Vol. I., No. 108.] Jan. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE Day's Proceedings. 1. Mrs. Fletcher's papers referred to the Attorney-General, who is to proceed thereupon, if he finds it to be for the advantage of the commonwealth. 2. Some person to be appointed to reside with the Duke of Florence, as a public officer, for maintaining a good correspondence, and carrying on merchants' affairs. 4. To write the Treasurers-at-War to pay 3,0001. for cheese for Ireland, and in lieu thereof, to forbear paying in a like sum, part of the 10,0001. for four months. 5. The trustees for sale of the late King's lands to attend tomorrow, about making sale of dotard trees in Windsor Forest. 6. Col. Blake's letter from Portsmouth, of the 9th inst., referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. The petition and proposition of Wm. Parker referred to the Committee for the Poor. 9. The committee for taking the accounts of Mr. Frost to examine what is due to the several officers of the Council and the Derby House Committee, and to give order to Mr. Frost to pay them; Sir Gilbert Pickering, Sir Jas. Harrington, and Mr. Martin added to such committee. 10. To write Mr. Coysh that the Council approves of his charitable proportion [proposition?] for conversion of the forces, and doubts not but Parliament, to whom the application is more proper, will, in a convenient time, consider the matter. 11. The Lords Commissioners of the Great Seal to consider the Act presented to this Council by the Lord President, concerning the oppression exercised by malignant landlords upon their well-affected tenants, and report thereon. 12. Order that-whereas 18 bags of wool, worth 631., and belonging to Wm. Hull and Jonas Morris, were lately taken in a Bristol vessel, by the Concord, a ship in the service of the Parliament, and Hull and Morris having petitioned for restitution, affirming that it constitutes the remainder of their livelihood, they having lost and spent the greatest part of their estates in adhering to the Parliament; and as they offer to satisfy the captain and mariners of the Concord, out of the third part of its value; and as the Council has received letters from Col. Robt. Blake, M.P., one of the generals of the fleet, that Hull and Morris, besides their constant affection to Parliament 478 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 11. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) in times past, were of late very active in reducing the garrisons of Cork, and adventured their fortunes and lives for the Parliament, and that with good success;-the wool be restored to them, they satisfying the said third part of the value of the appraisement, to the collectors for prize goods, for the use of the captain and mariners, as they themselves offered. [I. 63, pp. 507-509.] Jan. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. All the members present to be a committee to examine some papers delivered by Sir Oliver Fleming, and report thereon; Lord Commissioner Lisle and Sir William Masham to take care of the business. 3. A clause to be prepared, to be inserted in the Act for putting delinquents out of town, that may confine them within five miles of their own houses, as done to convicted Papists by the Act of Elizabeth. 4. The Ordnance Committee to examine all the gunners that have not been employed, and to discharge them if they see cause; the six who shall stand to be recommended to the Revenue Committee, to be paid forthwith, in regard of their great necessity. 5. The Lord President and Lord Commissioner Lisle to examine the business of Mons. de Cerfe, and report. 6. The Irish Committee to consider from what parts of England it will be most fit to transport Col. Hackett's troop of horse for Ireland. 7. The Admiralty Committee to give order for the victualling of the ships that are to go southward for six months, from the 20th inst., and also give order to the Navy Commissioners to press 150 men, and send them to Portsmouth, for the service of the fleet now going forth, and also press the Navy Commissioners to hasten forward the summer fleet. 8. To write Col. Willoughby that the Council has appointed all the ships to begin their victuals on the 20th inst., and that he must provide accordingly; and that order is given to press 150 men. 9. The Ordnance Committee to contract with Mr. Browne, the gunfounder, for ordnance for the winter fleet for next year. 10. Mr. Scott to send for and examine Owen Lloyd, and if he finds the discovery made by him to be of such consequence as to deserve a reprieve, to desire the Lord Mayor, the judges, and the Recorder to grant a reprieve as from this Council, for a few days. 11. The business of the Sta. Clara, and the bill for the trial of offenders at sea, to be considered next Thursday. 12. To write Col. Desborow, acknowledging the receipt of his letters and papers, and desire him to thank the gentlemen who gave the advertisement for their care, and to commit Mr. Slingsby and the other party mentioned to safe custody in Pendennis Castle, until further orders. 13. The Lord President, the Lords Commissioners of the Seal, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Scott and Mr. Holland to examine the busi STATE PAPERS. 479 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) ness of the forest, now in difference between the trustees of the late King's lands and some gentlemen employed for cutting woods in Windsor Forest, and to meet next Monday and report to the House. 14. The petition of Lady Mary Herbert to be heard next Monday. 15. The papers given in by Capt. Ellison, master of the Persia, with the petitions of two masters' mates, referred to the Admiralty judges, who are to liquidate the account of the said ship, and return it to this Council. 15a. The reports from the Irish Committee, for payment and shipping of goods for Ireland, approved. [I. 63, pp. 511-515.] Jan. 12. Order of the Admiralty Committee, postponing the matters in difference between Thos. Anderson and Nich. Gatonbe and the Muscovy Company until this day week. [I. 123, p. 217.] Jan. 12. Admiralty Committee to the Collectors for Prize Goods. Walter Ady informs us that Thomas Page lately bought a vessel called the Satisfaction, of Prince Rupert's agent, and it now lies at Deptford. Page has been apprehended with Prince Rupert's commission, and another from his agent, Whittington, which, with Ady's examination, we enclose, whereby, with Dr. Walker's advice, you may proceed against the vessel in the Admiralty Court; in the interim you are to seize her for the State, and Ady having been at some charge in this discovery, and not having wherewith to subsist, you are to imprest 51. to him, in part of recompense, in case the vessel shall be proved prize. [I. 123, p. 216.] Jan. 12. Admiralty Committee to the Ordnance Officers. The Council of State desire to know the state of the Navy ordnance, and where the guns lie, whether they can be had by next spring, and whether there are sufficient for fortifying the ships which are to go to sea next summer. [I. 213, p. 217.] Jan. 12. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. In pursuance of a reference to us by the Council of State, on a letter from Colonels Blake and Popham, of the 11th instant, from Portsmouth, we desire you with all diligence to press the 150 men desired for the fleet at Portsmouth, and cause them to be sent away in the ships now in the river, and going there. Also to order the victualling of the fleet that is to go southward, so that their six months' victuals may commence from the 20th inst.; and because we would have no delay, we desire you to hasten away the ships for the use of that fleet, and inform us in what forwardness all things are, and whether the Merchant frigate will not be ready timely enough. It may be of importance to the welfare of the squadron that the reserve be hastened, and therefore you are to omit no opportunity for hastening the 20 ships of the summer guard, according to the estimate you sent to the Council of State, which is approved, and you are to send us notice how many of the 20 ships may be ready within six weeks. [.1 123, p. 218.] 480 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. ] 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Commissioners of Customs to search the convoy ships of Zealand, now ready to sail from the Thames, for gold and silver, which is to be transported in them. 2. The petition of Susanna Beckwith and others to be reported to Parliament by Sir Gilblert Pickering, and the House desired to declare their pleasure. 3. The business between the Russia company and Thos, Horth to be considered next Monday, and an answer then given. 4. The Lord General to call off the soldiers at the Spanish Ambassador's, and send no more without the Council's knowledge. 5. Sir Oliver Fleming to inform the Spanish Ambassador that the Council knew nothing of the assessment upon his house, and that they are sorry for the disorders committed by the soldiers, and have given order for their removal, and to have the business further examined, so as to find out by whom the soldiers were sent. 6. Benjamin Raynor, who signed the billet for the 20 soldiers to the Spanish Ambassador, to be sent for and examined. 7. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to give order to defalk 281. 3s. Od. out of the pay of Capt. Norwood, being the amount he left unpaid of his quarters while at Liverpool. 10. To write the trustees and contractors [of the late King's goods], to furnish Lord Grey with two suits of hangings for his lodgings. 11. A form of a commission for colonels, majors, and captains, to be employed in the militia of the several counties, to be brought in for approbation. 12. Lord Grey. Sir Wm. Masham, and Mr. Heveningham to be a committee to name some persons who may give a monthly account to Council what progress is made in the militia. 13. To write the commissioners in Devon and Cornwall, to hasten the execution of the instructions concerning the militia that have been sent to them, so as to prevent inconveniency by delay. 14. To write Col. Desborow that there are divers designs on foot in the West, and that he is therefore to be especially watchful against their breaking out, and Council will be ready to give him all assistance. 15. To write Col. Bennett, to thank him for his care of the public, condole with him in his- indisposition, and let him know what is done towards the security of those places by the new militia. 16. The business of the militia of London to be debated next Monday, the Militia Committee to be present; Major-General Skippon to confer with them, and prepare things, that they may be ripe for the debate; the militia of London to be also earnestly desired to meet timely, that they may come prepared. 17. To write to the committee of Norfolk, sitting at Norwichl, and to thie town of Yarmouth, to take notice of the great misery that the prisoners are in, in those gaols, they being committed for piracies, or for serving the enemy at sea, and to appoint that they have 4d. a STATE PAPERS. 481 1650. 1OL.V. VOL. V. Jan. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) day allowed for subsistence, and means to free them from that filthy and nasty condition in which they now are, by changing their straw and clothes; also to certify what number of prisoners they have in their custody, and for what causes. 18. Col. Cox's letter from Guernsey, with the paper enclosed, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 18a. To consider next Wednesday how to settle an alliance between the commonwealth and the Switzers, when the Council is to be desired to be present. 19. Sir Hen. Mildmay to speak to Lord Commissioner Whitelock to get the Act passed with speed, for the sheriffs to spread and publish the Acts of the House, and public orders of the Council. 20. Mr. Heveningham and Mr. Scott to send Mr. Robinson a sufficient number of the public Acts, and of Mr. Milton's books, to spread in those parts where he is. 22. George Penruddock, brother of Edw. Penruddock, prisoner in the Tower, to have liberty to speak with his brother, in presence of the lieutenant. [I. 63, pp. 516-520.] Jan. 15. 5. Order in Parliament that 2001. be advanced for the present relief of the persons now in want, by reason of the late accident by fire in Tower Street, and that the Committee of Haberdashers' Hall pay the same, out of the first moneys that.shall come to their hands, to Alderman Foulke, John Greensmith, Winm. Greaves, senior, Win. Greaves, junior, George, Robt. Waklow, and Barnard Hopkins, and reimburse themselves out of the 2,0001. fine imposed on Abraham Reynardson, late Alderman of London, which they are to levy, and to pay the residue as formerly ordered. [3 page.] Jan. 15. 6. Account by the committee appointed by Parliament to receive the money due on bonds for the duty of I per cent., of the receipts and disbursements made by them, from 26 Aug. 1645, to this date. Total receipts, 32,2771. 3s. 5cd; disbursements, 31,9581. 7s. 71d.; balance in hand, 3181. 15s. I Od. [1 sheet.] Jan. ] 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Yesterday's letters approved, and to be written and sent. 2. The form of the commission for the militia officers in the counties approved. 3. The paper brought in from Mr. Morrell, complaining of losses by merchants interested in the two ships taken in the river by Capt. White, and carried to Dunkirk, referred to the Admiralty judges. 4. The petition of the merchants trading to Portugal to be considered next Friday. 5. The order of the House concerning the taking down of the king's image and arms, in all places throughout this nation, to be sent for, and offered to Council to-morrow. 6. Thomas Washborne to be assistant to the master of the barges, at 201. a year salary. 85077. H H 4A82 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 15. CouNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 7. The petition of the inhabitants of Benfield, comunty Berks, referred to Lord Commissioner Whitelock. 8. The restraint formerly laid upon the sale of the goods at Hampton Court taken off as to the cloth of state, and the trustees for the sale of the late King's goods informed thereof. 9. The ship Charles to be called the Liberty, the Prince the Commonwealth, and the Mary the Unity. [I. 63, pp. 523, 524.] Jan. 16. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Navy Committee that, as Col. Blague [Blake] is to go as general of the fleet southward, order be given for payment of his last year's salary, that he may be better fitted for the service. 2. A letter to this purpose [i.e., the voyage of Col. Blake], to be sent to foreign Princes. 3. Col. Blake to be instructed to send for English merchants abroad where he comes with his fleet, to tender them the engagement, and to tell them that as the State protects them, it expects them to be faithful, and not to own any ambassadors from Charles Stuart. 4. Ant. Ascham approved to go as resident to the King of Spain, and to have notice to go in the fleet now going southward. 6. Ascham to have an allowance of 8001. a year for his employment. 7. The Lord President, Sir Hen. Vane, Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Scott, and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to draw up his instructions. 8. Col. John Berrow, Major Wade, John Dean, and Hen. Rudge to be preservators of Dean Forest. 11. The Switzers' business to be taken to-morrow, and the Santa Clara on Friday. 14. Instructions for Col. John Berrow, Major Wade, John Deane, and Hen. Rudge, appointed conservators of Dean Forest, to execute the orders of Parliament in demolishing the iron works, and staying the felling of timber, or the sale of what is cut, without direction of Council. [I. 63, pp. 525-528.] Jan. 16. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that,-as Thos. Anderson and Nich. Gatonbe, of Hull, have petitioned that their complaint against the Muscovy merchants may be referred to some impartial merchants,-a copy of the petition be sent to the company, to show cause why it may not be granted. Order that Hugh Powell attend the Commissioners of Navy and Customs, to solicit the dispatch of bills of credit for 10,0001., which must speedily be provided, to be sent with the fleet that goes southward. [I. 123, p. 221.] Jan. 16. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. Tell us of what is done touching the mast of the John, and when she will be ready to sail for Stokes Bay. Cols. Popham and Blake write that the ships at Portsmouth designed southward are in good forwardness to sail, and wish you to hasten down the rest of those ships in the river. [I. 123, p. 222.] STATE PAPERS. 483 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 16. Proceedings at the Committee for the Mint. Seijeant Dendy to appoint a messenger to constantly attend this committee, and convey and perform its orders. [Vol. III. No. 113, infra.] Jan. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To report to the House that, upon a survey of the several castles and forts in the Isle of Wight, returned to Council, they conceive it very necessary, for the security of that island, that the places mentioned as defective should be repaired and fortified; and as there is only 5151. 10s. wanted at present, the House to be moved that 5001. be provided, and that the quit-rents of the crown lands in the island may, as formerly, be received for repairing the fortifications of the castle. 2. Col. Blount and Capt. Skinner to confer with the Council tomorrow, concerning the magazine in Kent. 3. Bourchier, Neal, South, Dormer, and Tyrer, prisoners in the Gatehouse brought up from Southampton, to be bailed, on security to appear at the next general sessions for Middlesex, and Capt. Falconbridge and Mr. Morely to bail them. 4. The Revenue Committee and Sir Hen. Mildmay to see that the 2001. formerly ordered by the House to be paid to Anthony Ascham, for attendance upon the Duke of York, be speedily paid. [I. 63, pp. 530, 531.] Jan. 17. Additional instructions for the Generals of the fleet, for this southern expedition. By your former instructions, it is set forth that-as several ships of the Navy have departed from their duty, and still persist in their revolt, being lately got to sea on a design to disturb trade and to prejudice peace, and as several other vessels adhere to them, and many more are frequently at sea, endeavouring, under pretence of commissions from the commander of the revolted fleet, or from the rebels of Ireland, to infest merchants and others, in their passing to and from the ports of this commonwealth, —you were to improve your best endeavours to scatter and destroy them. Now this present fleet is set forth for the intents following; viz.: the suppressing of pirates, advantage of trade, encouraging of merchants and securing their shipping at sea; and also to pursue, seize, scatter, fight with, or destroy, all the ships of the revolted fleet, and other vessels adhering to them, or taking commissions or authority from their commander-in-chief, or any pretending power under him, or from any of the rebels in Ireland, or from Charles Stuart, eldest son to the late King, or any other of the said King's issue, or from the late Queen, or Prince Rupert, or Prince Maurice, or from any other persons whatsoever, in enmity or opposition against the Parliament or Commonwealth of England. If any foreign commander, set forth by any foreign Prince or State, should, with any foreign State or Prince's ships, join in a body with the said revolted ships, which we hope they will not, if you find yourself with this fleet strong enough, you are not to spare HH 2 484 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) the revolters, but fight with them, and prosecute their destruction. In case the foreign ships assist the revolters, or fight against you, you shall fight against them, and destroy or surprise them, as God shall enable you; but so that, after the fight ends, in case you happen upon any foreigners, there be not made any slaughter of them in cold blood, but they be kept and used civilly, as prisoners of war, and sent over to England, to remain in prison till they shall be otherwise disposed of. In case you find occasion, by reason of any unexpected assistance given to the said revolters, or of any power of ships set forth by any, for surprising of our merchant ships, or prejudicing of this commonwealth, you are hereby enabled, as the Lord Admirals of England in such cases formerly were, to call to your assistance, and embargo, arrest, and use any English merchant ships to join with you, to fight or make defence, for the safeguard and benefit of this commonwealth. And they are hereby enjoined to yield obedience, under pain of being severely punished. Furthermore, if the said revolted fleet, or any of them should happen to be sold by their commander-in-chief, captains or others, to any foreign Prince or State, or any of their ministers, or subjects, or stayed there under any pretence, you are not to forbear to seize, burn, destroy, or surprise them, wheresoever you can do it, but to proceed effectually therein, and signify to them that those ships are part of the Navy of England, and the Parliament's own ships, treacherously carried away by perfidious revolters, who have no property in them, nor power to sell them; and that your commission from Parliament enjoins you to demand them, wherever they be, and to seize upon them, and send them home. Whereas by Act of 17 August 1649, it is declared that Parliament intends to uphold and renew leagues and amities between this commonwealth and foreign nations, and yet there has not hitherto been published the like declaration, by such foreign kingdoms and states, you are so to govern yourself and this fleet towards foreign Princes and nations, in former league with England, as not to molest them, or their subjects by acts of hostility, unless in cases where the ships are, or where subjects of foreign Princes join with the revolters, or first do acts of hostility against your fleet, or some other ships of this nation. In which case (it being permitted by the law of nature and nations to make defence, or to seize by the way of justice for reparation of acts of force without rupture of league) you are to rescue and defend English ships so assailed, seize the assailants, and other ships of that nation that first unduly makes such assaults, and send them into some safe port in England, to be detained and pro - ceeded against, in reparation for damages sustained by the English through such. And whereas the dominion of these seas has time out of mind undoubtedly belonged to this nation, and the ships of all other nations, in acknowledgement to that dominion, have used to take down their flags, upon sight of the Admiral of England, and not to bear it in his presence, you are, as much as in you lies, to endeavour STATE PAPERS. -485 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 17. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) to preserve the dominion of the sea, and to cause the ships of all other nations to strike their flags, and not to bear them up in your presence, and to compel such as are refractory therein, by seizing their ships, and sending them in to be punished, according to the laws of the sea, unless they yield obedience, and make such repair as you approve. But notwithstanding the said dominion of the sea be so ancient and indubitable, we would not have you, in this expedition, engage the fleet in any peril or hazard for that particular; so that if you should be opposed therein by a considerable force, then forbear the pressing thereof, and take notice who they were that did it not, that at some better opportunity, they may be brought hereafter thereunto. And whereas there is put on board the Constant Warwick 3,0001. in Spanish money, and 1,0001. in English money, to be employed for the fleet by your order, as also letters of credit given you for taking up 10,0001. in Italy, Spain, and other places, for victuals and incidents which cannot be foreseen;And whereas there is also put on board the several ships, viz., the Tiger, John, Constant Warwick, Tenth Whelp, and Cignet, petty provisions for boatswain and carpenters' stores, over and above the ordinary allowance, as a magazine in case of necessity;-you are to take special care that the same be not spent unnecessarily, but kept as a reserve for any exigent; yet so that when you find it requisite, you, by consent of a council of war, may expend the said treasure of stores for the use of the State; and your warrants shall be a sufficient discharge to the persons intrusted therewith. Lastly, as all particulars cannot be foreseen, nor positive instructions for emergencies given beforehand, but many things mustbe left to your prudent management as occurrences arise, you are to use your best circumspection, and advising with your council of war, to dispose the fleet to the best advantage, making it your special care that the commonwealth receive no detriment. That you may be enabled to apply yourself to any foreign Prince or State, or any of their ministers, for the use of their ports, or buying of provisions or supply, there are special letters of credit delivered you, to make use of as you may have occasion. [I. 63, pp. 531-536. These instructions are printed in Thurloe, Vol. I., pp. 134-136.] Jan. 17. 7. Committee for Sequestrations in London to the Committee Campden for taking the accounts of the Commonwealth, Worcester House. House. Upon your order of 19 December, we think that the giving an account of all warrants issued to our collectors, with the names of the persons sequestered, and what was brought in thereupon, cannot be done without much trouble, and will not render that fruit expected. We confess that, upon the decease of our under treasurer, in 1643, some distraction happening in our accounts, we were required by the late committee of the House to make up our accounts; and after much debate, knowing no other way to straighten the account, we 486 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. called several officers before us to answer for warrants issued to them; which accounts so made up, after some months' time and pains spent thereabouts, we presented to the said committee of the House, who commanded us to deliver it to the late committee for accounts; and then the said committee of the House appointed Mr. Williamson and Mr. Fox (since dead) to be our treasurers, all which trouble of accounting in this kind, we hope, by the care of Mr. Williamson, our present treasurer, is prevented; and we doubt not but he will bring in to you a satisfactory account. As it may be supposed that there are many sums sequestered by us and not brought in, we state that in Jan. 1648-9, we received two warrants from the committee for raising money for payment of the army, enjoining us to bring in to them all informations of concealed estates, that they might draw in the arrears for payment of the debts of the commonwealth. We made search for all sums sequestered which could not be received by us, amounting to 25,0001., and delivered them to the Army committee, most of which sums have since been in question before the committee for Advance of money. The condition of our treasury is so bare that it will noways contribute to the payment of the public debts, or raising money for the urgent affairs of the State, there being no estates under sequestration by us, save some few rents of delinquents and papists uncompounded for, out of which we are to pay the taxes and assessments to the army, quit rents to landlords, a 5th part to delinquents' wives and children, and the salaries of our officers, besides the rent for the house we sit in, and taxes, duties, and quit-rents incident thereto, which we are required to pay in to the treasury at Goldsmiths' Hall. There are several orders of Parliament brought to us requiring restitution of great sums of money, although the same have long since been paid into the treasury at Guildhall, and there by us passed in account, the particulars whereof we are ready to produce if demanded. [1J pages.] Jan. 18. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The committee appointed to confer with the Army officers to consider of a sufficient guard for the magazine of county Kent, in Leeds Castle, and how it may be best disposed of; the Lord General to attend. 2. Mons. Basieu to be released from imprisonment, if he is imprisoned for no other cause than mentioned in the warrant of Council by which he was committed. 3. The business concerning the Sta. Clara to be considered tomorrow morning. [I. 63, p. 537.] Jan. 18. Order of the Admiralty Committee, postponing the conference with the Muscovy Company, Thos. Anderson, and Nich. Gatonbe, until Saturday week. [I. 123, p. 225.] Jan. 18. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We hope the great obstruction in the setting forth of those ships that are in the river STATE PAPERS. 487 1650. VOL. V. for Stokes Bay is now removed, by the breaking of the frost; hasten them away, and if possible, let them all go together. As the two fireships have not all their boatswains' stores, cause them to be put on board at once, for three or four men-of-war of force have lately come out of Dunkirk, infesting our coast. You are also to examine in whom the abuse in setting up the bad mast in the John lies, and certify their names. We have sent to the generals for officers for the Merchant frigate. [I. 123, p. 226.] Jan. 18. Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. Major Bourne has now come in, and would have been employed in one of the new frigates, had he not then been too far engaged with his owners and merchants. In his way from New England, he met with two Holland men-of-war, with whom he had a very sharp dispute, in which he behaved very gallantly. We therefore desire you to think of one of the new frigates for him, and we will endeavour to take him off from his merchant affairs. He is without exception, and will do the State and yourselves both service and honour. [I. 123, p. 226.] Jan. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Stephen Sawyer and Thomas Pinkcomb appointed porters at Whitehall. 2. 301. a year to be allowed to each of them. 3. The committee for private examinations to examine some of the persons now in custody. 4. To write the Committee of Kent that some soldiers are to be sent to Leeds Castle, as a guard of the magazine, for whom they are to provide fire and candle, and to continue the beds in the castle for their use. 5. To write the committee at Goldsmiths' Hall that, in pursuance of the order of Parliament of 11 June 1649, Council gave order to demolish Montgomery Castle, and improve the materials, and to certify what damage Lord Herbert had received thereby, which was certified to be above 4,0001.; that as the House ordered Council to order what they think fit to be allowed to Lord Herbert, out of the second payment of his fine for delinquency, which meantime was respited, Council thinks the committee should allow him the 1,6111. 10s. still unpaid of his fine. 6. 501. to be imprested to the Ordnance officers by Col. Venn, for gathering in the ordnance from several parts of the nation. Report of the Irish Committee approved, viz.:7. That the whole charge of Ireland, since the Council sat, should be brought to them, whereby they may render an account to the House, which cannot be known before the Army Committee, the treasurers-at-war, the treasurers of deans and chapters lands, the treasurers of excise, and of Goldsmiths' Hall, and Mr. Walley send an account of moneys issued for the service of Ireland, both for the pay of the army upon the assignations before they went over, and since their landing there, and also for other provisions and contingent charges depending thereupon; and that letters ought to 488 DOMESTIC 1 650. VOL. V. Jan. 19. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) be written to such several persons, to send in such accounts.* [I. 63, pp. 537-539.] Jan. 20. Charles II. to Lord Montrose. I thank you for the continuance Cotayn. of your affection, of which I have received good account by the bearer. It would be long to write all particulars mentioned by him, and I have therefore appointed the Chancellor of the Exchequer to meet you where you shall appoint, by whom you will understand my mind, but there must be great secresy in the business. [Copy, i page, Vol. II., No. 109, supra.] Jan. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The business of the Prosperous of London, the Fellowship, and the Eagle of London, as to what is due to them for their voyage to Ireland, referred to the Irish Committee. 2. The instructions for the deputy treasurer of the fleet, concerning the disposing of the 4,0001. ready money which is to go with the fleet southward, approved. 3. The instructions for Mr. Ascham to be considered in the afternoon. 5. 2001. to be advanced to Ant. Ascham, as part of his allowance of 8001. a year. 6. To recommend to the Revenue Committee to pay Mr. Carter, upon account for the repair of Whitehall, 1,5001. 7. The business of sending an agent to Portugal to be considered this afternoon. 8. Also the Muscovy business. 9. A warrant to be issued for payment of 9071. 8s. 6d. for the Northern garrisons, according to a list and certificate of the ordnance officers. 11. To recommend the Revenue Committee to examine the list of the gunners of the Tower, and to discharge such as are useless, and provide for the payment of those retained for six months. 12. To consider next Wednesday how the numerous poor of the nation may be set to work and relieved. 13. To write Col. Whetham to take care that the 1,0001, he has received upon account from Col. Desborow, for repair of the works at Portsmouth, is laid out to the best advantage. 15. The business of the militia of London to be considered next Thursday. 18. The instructions for Mr. Ascham, now read, to be re-committed, and brought in to-morrow. 20. To write the Revenue Committee, to furnish the merchants trading to Russia with money necessary for sending the letter from the Parliament of England to the Emperor of Russia, not to exceed 5001. 21. To report to Parliament to-morrow, that it is very conducible * The volume 1. 118, noticed on p, 516 infra, seems to have been compiled in prosecution of this order. El). STATE PAPERS. 489 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 21. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) to the honour and safety of the commonwealth that some time be appointed for speedy passing of the Acts for putting delinquents out of town, and for relief of tenants against the oppression of their malignant landlords; Sir Hen. Mildmay to report. 22. Instructions to be drawn and submitted to Council, for an agent to be sent to Portugal. [I. 63, pp. 540-542.] Jan. 21. Admiralty Committee to the Commissioners of Customs. Your letter speaks of your providing letters of credit to supply 5,0001. at Lisbon, but we expected also letters for 5,0001. to be furnished in Spain, at the election of the general of the fleet, to whom the Council have given directions that, in case he be supplied with the 5,0001. in one place, he shall forbear to take it up in the other. Let us know what may be depended on herein to-morrow, and if possible, send us the letters of credit desired. [I. 123, p. 227.] Jan. 21. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. We have received letters of credit from the customs' commissioners for 5,0001. for the use of the fleet at Lisbon, but none for Spain or Leghorn; tell us therefore how far you have proceeded in your treaty for 5,0001. for the latter place; the customs' commissioners will give security to the merchants that furnish bills of credit. [I. 123, p. 227.] Jan. 21. 8. Certificate by Fras. Phelips, auditor, Owen Rowe, and three others, that it appears by the certificate of Col. William Underwood, that 251. 17s. 6d. is due to Capt. Rich. Rogers, for his service as captain in the trained bands of London, in their expedition to Newbury under Col. Underwood. [1 page. Endorsed: "Public faith bills and debentures;" noted as "registered according to the order of the Committee of the Militia of London."] Jan. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Days Proceedings. 1. The keeper of Newgate to certify the cause for which Giles Keightley, gent., is detained in prison, and furnish a copy of the warrant by which he is detained. 2. Next Friday appointed for taking up the business of the Santa Clara; the members of Council that are in town to be present. 3. Mr. Frost to communicate with Mr. Ascham, as to his instructions in his agency in Spain. 4. The commission for the generals of the fleet for next year approved. 6. Sir Gilbert Pickering and Mr. Scott to take care that the House near adjoining to the Parliament House is thoroughly searched. Report of the Irish Committee approved, viz.: 7. That John Jackson, treasurer, advance 4,0001. upon the ordinance of the last 50,0001. raised upon the Excise, for payment of canvas, shoes, and stockings ordered for the army in Ireland, at 81. per cent. until the same is repaid. 490 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 22. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. That Thomas Footer, employed by order of Council to take care of the safe convoying of provisions to Bristol for Ireland, be allowed 511. 10s. Od. disbursed above the 501. imprested to him, and order given to the treasurers-at-war to pay him this, and 10s. a day for the 36 days he was so employed; total, 691. 10s. Od., to be charged to the account of the soldiers' clothes, that defalcation may be made out of their pay for the same. [L. 63, pp. 545-547.] Jan. 22. Charles II. to Lord Montrose. My public letters having exJersey. pressed all I have of the public business I spoke to you about, I shall only add that I will never fail in the friendship that I have promised you, and nothing that can happen to me shall make me consent to say anything to your prejudice; therefore I desire you not to heed any reports, but proceed in your business with your usual courage, which I am assured will bring great advantage to my affairs, and much honour to yourself. [Copy, 4 page, Vol. IL., No. 109, supra.] Jan. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Lord Commissioner Whitelock, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Bond, Lord Grey, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to consider the business offered by the governor of Windsor Castle, concerning the repair and revenue thereof. 2. 20 trees to be taken out of Windsor forest, for repairing the platforms of the castle, and making a supply of carriages and wheels for the ordnance; the governor to be desired to see that no more trees are cut for that purpose, and that what are cut are not diverted to any other use. 3. The petition of the governor of Windsor, with the draft of an Act presented by him, concerning lands for maintenance of the alms' knights of Windsor, referred to a committee. 4. The governor of Windsor Castle to proceed against the cutters of the leaden pipes belonging to the castle, by committing the chief of them to Reading gaol, for trial at the next assizes. 5. The hangings at Windsor Castle to continue there, until further order. 6. The Lord President, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Mr. Scott, Col. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Armyne, and Sir Wm. Masham to consider what is fit to be done with Dr. Thomas Baily and Geo. Wharton, prisoners in Newgate. 7. The petition of Capt. James Henly referred to the Admiralty Committee. 8. The 2051. due to Mr. Bateman, for wagons delivered into the stores, to be paid out of the same treasury as his other moneys were. 9. The allowance of coals formerly made for the guard at Whitehall to be continued until 1 April. 13. The petition of Thomas Page referred to the Admiralty Committee. STATE PAPERS. 491 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 23. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 14. The petition of Capt. Wm. Barrell, governor of Mersey Island, referred to the Ordnance committee. 15. Col. Wm. Hawley to be employed to carry a letter to the Emperor of Russia, on behalf of the merchants trading thither, and instructions for him to be drawn up and brought in. by Mr. Frost. 16. The business brought in by Lord Commissioner Lisle, upon conference with Sir Oliver Fleming, referred to the Lord President, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott, who are to confer with the Attorney-General thereon. [I. 63, pp. 547-549.] Jan. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The hangings in the custody of the wardrobe keeper at Windsor Castle to be reserved for the use of that place; also the banners of the knights of the garter, the pulpit cloth, cushions, Bible, &c., belonging to the collegiate church; also the leaden cistern and other things necessary for the use of the castle;' which goods the governor of the castle is not to deliver to the trustees [for the late King's goods], or upon their warrants, until they have satisfied the Council that those things are to be disposed of by them, according to the Act. 2. To write the Revenue committee that much of the leaden pipe bringing water to Windsor Castle has been taken up, for the space of a mile, and carried away, and to suggest whether it ought to be repaired, or what remains taken up, and disposed of for other services. 3. To write to Cols. Popham, and Blake to sail as soon as they have received their letters and dispatches, and other necessaries; to inform them of the preparation of frigates by the enemies in Dunkirk, for infesting the seas, and to desire Popham to have an eye to those seas, when Blake is gone southward. 4. The business of sending an agent to Portugal to be considered to-morrow. 5. Capt. Pitson to be left out of the instructions for the militia for Surrey. 6. Also Mr. More and Mr. Jordan. 7. The petition of Simmons Ingram referred to Sir Jas. Harrington and the rest of the Mint committee. 8. To signify to the Lord General that, whatever occasion there may be for drawing forth the army upon service, there are still to be left in the town one regiment of foot and one of horse, for the safety of Parliament. 9. Sir Wm. Constable to signify to the Lord General to continue the soldiers now in Durham House, as there are many disaffected persons about the town, who may be encouraged by their removal to disturb the peace. 10. The allowance of coals and candles continued to the soldiers is to be satisfied by Mr. Frost, upon certificate of the Commanderin-Chief. 11. To recommend to the Revenue committee and Sir Hen. Mildmay that 208. a quarter be allowed to each of the State's watermen, from 25 Dec. 1649. 492 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 24. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. Agreement between Daniel Judd and the ordnance officers, for delivery of 2,600 barrels of powder, 1,600 at 41., and 1,000 at 41. 10s. a barrel, 1,0001. to be paid in ready money. [L. 63, pp. 556 -560.] Jan. 24. Order of the Admiralty Committee that Rich. Perkins attend on Saturday next, to give evidence in the difference between Anderson and Gatonbe, and the Muscovy Company. [I. 123, p. 229.] Jan. 24. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. The instructions, &c. from the Council, for dispatch of the fleet southward, having to be speedily sent away, they ask whether all things within your charge are expedited, and in what state the Merchant frigate now is, the officers for her being settled by the admirals. We hear from Dunkirk, &c., that six or seven Irish frigates are comining thence to infest those seas, in the absence of the southern fleet, and this cannot be better prevented than by hastening out the ships of the summer guard. As you say you have no hope of having merchant ships, unless the masters go as captains, and as the Council does not hold that fit, you are to consider of the most effectual means for fitting out merchant ships, notwithstanding this obstruction. [I. 123, p. 229.] Jan. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Thomas Swan and Rich. Perkins, of Kingstonupon-Hull, merchants, referred to Dr. Walker. 2. To write the commander of the squadron in the Downs to send a ship to Holland, to bring over Mr. Strickland. 3. A two months' letter of credit to be given to Mr. Ascham, for receiving 2001. in Madrid or elsewhere. 4. Sir Oliver Fleming to go with Mr. Ascham to the Spanish ambassador, and inform him that Ascham has been appointed agent there. 6. The general of the fleet to be ordered to land Mr. Aschamn, in such port of Spain as shall be most convenient for his journey to Madrid. 7. The letters to the foreign Princes, containing Mr. Ascham's dispatch, to be sealed with the lesser seal of the Council of State. 8. The commission for Mr. Ascham to go as agent to Spain to be sealed with the bigger seal of the Council of State. 9. To write the agents of this State abroad to take notice of Mr. Ascham being sent agent to Spain, and to hold intelligence with him. 10. Private instruction to be prepared for Mr. Ascham that, in case of delay or refusal of reception, he is to give notice thereof to Council, and stay in expectation of their order therein, unless some unexpected affront be offered, wherein the honour of this nation is very deeply concerned, in which case, and in case of absolute refusal, he is to come away forthwith. STATE PAPERS. 493 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 25. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The letter of the governor of Tituan referred to the Admiralty Committee. 12. Mr. Milton to have the above letter translated. 13. The business of the agent for Portugal to be taken tomorrow. 14. To report to Parliament that, in pursuance of their order, Council has considered the business of the ship Sta. Clara, and find that a civil action was instituted in the Court of Admiralty against her goods, by Col. Randall Manwaring and partners, as belonging to certain Spaniards, by whom a ship and goods of theirs was depredated at sea, and sentence was given for the Spaniards, from which Col. Manwaring and his partners appealed to the judges delegate, where the appeal remains undetermined. Until it is determined, Council cannot give any opinion, and therefore the House is desired to order the judges delegate to proceed to its termination with all expedition. The Council however find that, whichever way the sentence upon the appeal shall pass, Parliament are obliged, by their own orders, to pay the money to whom it shall appear to be due, and therefore Parliament is to be moved to consider speedily how the money may be provided. [I. 63, pp. 561-563.] Jan. 25. Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. We hear that there are seven Irish frigates of war to come forth to infest those seas, intending to divide themselves northward and westward, which will be a very great annoyance to merchants, if speedy course is not taken to prevent them. By the enclosed from Yarmouth, you will understand the dangers they apprehend, now Capt. Peacock with the Tiger is removed thence, and designed for the southward, which is matter of rejoicing to the enemy. We desire that you take care for the well guarding of the north coast, and the prevention of future mischief by these pirates, and appoint some active man to be commander-in-chief of the north coast, who will be able to serve the necessities of those parts, complaints being made against the present commander. We send the desires of the Dover merchants for a convoy to Calais. [I. 123, p. 230.] Jan. 25. 9. Commission from Charles II. to George, Duke of Buckingham, Castle Elizabeth,K. G., to levy forces in Germany, France, Lorraine, Flanders, HolJersey land, or any other foreign part, to form them into regiments of horse and foot, arm, discipline, and command them as general, and nominate the officers; with power to hold courts-martial, settle quarters, and provide maintenance, &c. [Parchment, signed.] Jan. 25. 10. Draft of the above. [2 pages.] Jan. 25. 11. Commission from Charles II. for the said duke to be his agent in foreign countries, in collecting troops, arms, and money, for his service, with pledge to fulfil all the promises made by the duke on his behalf. [Latin, 3 pages.] 494 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 26. Order in Parliament that the bill touching trade be brought in, and the report touching the East India Company be made the first business on Thursday next. Jan. 26. Order in Parliament that Mr. Strickland's letter from the Hague of the 17th inst. be referred to the Council of State. [L. 87, pp. 113, 114.] Jan. 26. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Bond and Col. Stapley added to the Committee appointed to speak with Mr. Attorney. S; r 2. The Admiralty Committee to write the genera ls t sea that, if they draw bills upon the Council from Spain for 5,0O0O., they shall be paid. 3. Dr. Walker to reconsider the report about Capt. Isaac Phillipps' business. 4. A messenger to be sent to Gravesend, to hasten away the ships that are to go southward, take notice what officers are absent and give notice how they proceed. 5. The desires of Col. Thom. Eyre, concerning the supply of necessaries for Hurst Castle, referred to the Ordnance Committee. 7. To report to the House that Council have appointed agents for Spain and Portugal, for whom commissions are preparing; that former commissions passed under the Great Seal; that the style of all instruments passing that seal is to be, by Act of Parliament, " Custodes libertatis Anglicce, authoritate Parliamenti," but as no style is appointed for foreign states, Council has adopted that of "1 Republicce Anglice ordines," which they submit to Parliament, and if approved, request an order for affixing the Great Seal to commissions for ambassadors, residents, or agents. [I. 63, pp. 563-565.] Jan. 26. Admiralty Committee to the Generals of the Fleet. You will receive by this, from the Council of State, the instructions and commis sion to all three generals for the next year's service, bills of credit, copies of the treaty with Spain and Portugal, and letters from Parliament to the several Kings, Princes, and States that you mayhave occasion to correspond with. Mr. Ascham is appointed for Spain as agent, and is to go along with you; he carries with him an interpreter, who may perhaps serve for an envoy to the Court of Spain, to carry the Parliament's letters to be sent by Col. Blake, to advertise the King of Spain of the fleet coming upon that coast. There is an intention of sending an agent into Portugal, to be ready if possible to go along with the fleet. We purpose to have them at Portsmouth this day week; if you wish them sooner, advertise us. All the ships are at Gravesend, except the Merchant frigate, which will not be ready until next month; tell us how you would have her disposed of. The Council have sent to hasten away the ships at Gravesend to you, and you will receive 4,0001., which you are to take with you. We hear of the resolution of the States General to have 20 great and small vessels off the coast of Portugal, to avenge themselves of that King concerning the Brazil business. STATE PAPERS. 495 1650. VOL. V. 1650. 0 v We cannot procure any bills of credit for Spain, and so all you will have at present will be 5,0001. for Lisbon; the Council have forborne for the present what we intended furnishing you with for Leghorn, conceiving it will be time enough with the reserve of ships in the spring, unless you consider differently, in which case they will give order for it, and send it after you. Wherever you shall need the 5,0001., if you can take it up, the Council will cause punctual payment to be made of the bills of exchange; if there be anything wanting hence for the dispatch of the fleet, let us hear; we hope the first fair wind will loosen you from the rendezvous where you now are. [I. 123, pp. 231, 232.] Jan. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. TO write to thank Col. Heane for apprehending Mr. May, and to desire him to send him up in safe custody to Council, to answer the charge made against him. 2. Sir Wm. Armyne, Sir Hen. Vane, Mr. Bond, and Mr. Scott to acquaint the Lord General with the letters received from Weymouth, and also from Scotland, containing a report that his lordship refuses to take the engagement, by which the malignants much encourage themselves, and animate others to desist from taking it; also to desire him, for suppression of such false reports, and preventing inconvenience thereby, -to cause his subscription to the engagement to be published. 3. Order that the subscription which Alderman Pennington and Sheriff Wilson were to take, of some merchant companies in London, be taken by them, and brought to Council. 4. Mr. Bond to write to ask Capt. [Theoph.] Byat, now prisoner at Scilly, what prisoner here they desire in exchange for him. 5. The account of the embroiderer for barge cloths referred to Mr. Frost. 6. To write Mr. Walley to send 5,0001. over to Dublin by Mr. Pacie, and another 5,0001. to Carlingford. 7. The Army treasurers to hasten over to Dublin the 10,0001. which they have ready to go thither. 8. The petition of Thomas Swan and Richard Perkins, of Kingston-upon-Hull, merchants, referred to the judge delegates. 9. The Irish Committee to consider how the proportion of arms wanting in Ireland may be supplied. 10. The Ordnance Committee to consider how 500 barrels of powder may be provided for Ireland. 11. The Irish Committee to prevent the taking of free quarter by any of the forces going to Ireland. 12. Commissions to be granted to Wm. Burton, Aug. Thrower, and Isaac Preston of Yarmouth, county Norfolk, to command three companies of foot in that place, of which Burton is to be major, according to a letter from Yarmouth of 24 Jan. 13. The Lord President, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine what is objected against Mr. Gifford. 14. Mr. Heveningham and Mr. Bond to amend the direction of the instruction for the militia for Poole. 496 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 28. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 15. Order to be sent to Wm. Atwood, treasurer to the Merchant Adventurers' Company at Hamburg, Hen. Taylor officiating as secretary, or in case of a failure of either of them, to Robert Palmer, Joseph Penington, Henry Crisp, Fras. Townley, and David Hechsteter, to take subscriptions to the engagement. 17. The Act prepared for easing of oppressed tenants to be reported to the House by Lord Grey. [I. 63, pp. 565-567.] Jan. 29. Order in Parliament that the letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, of Jan. 1, 5, and 16, with the book entitled " Certain Acts and Declarations made by the Ecclesiastical Congregations of the Archbishops, Bishops, and other Prelates, who met at Clonmacknoise, the 4th Dec. 1649," be referred to the Council of State, to consider thereof, and as to what ships are fit to be sent thither, for the better carrying on of the service. Also that they consider the proposition concerning the supply of victuals, stores, tackle, &c., for ships that are to be made there, and what ships are fit to be furnished there, and how the same may best be done, and report. [I. 87, pp. 114, 115.] Jan. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To inform the clothworkers of London, through Alderman Pennington, in answer to their petition, that Council has no cognizance of the matter. 2. The business of the militia of London to be considered next Thursday. 3. The letters referred from the House to Council referred to the Admiralty Committee, who are to confer with the Navy Committee. 5. Theophilus Byat, prisoner in Scilly, with his two mates, to be exchanged for Nicholas Mariner, prisoner in North Yarmouth. 7. The Lord President, Sir Hen. Mildmay, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine Capt. Jones. 8. The execution of the warrant against Capt. Jones respited, until the committee has examined him. 9. The Attorney-General, and Mr. Hall, attorney of the duchy, to consider the petition of Banaster Maynard. 11. To recommend to Sheriff Wilson to pay Anthony Ascham, at Madrid, 2001, to be repaid him by Mr. Frost. 12. Charles Vane to be employed as agent to Portugal, and Rich. Bradshaw as agent to Hamburg; Viscount Lisle to acquaint Vane with the vote of the Council, and to desire his resolution therein. Mr. Frost also to confer with Bradshaw as to his going, and return his answer. 13. Mr. Frost to go with Mr. Ascham to the Spanish ambassador, and acquaint him that Ascham is to go as agent to the King of Spain. ] 4. The Irish Committee to consider how the provisions for horse, desired by the letter of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, may be furnished. 15. Mr. Milton to prepare a letter to the Governor of Tituan, in answer to his. STATE PAPERS. 497 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 29. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 16. Rich. Nutt, master of the barges, and Washburne, his deputy, recommended -to the Revenue Committee for pay. 17. 61. to be paid to the soldiers who apprehended Peter Gifford. [I. 63, pp. 568-570.] Jan. 29. 12. Certificate by auditors Geo. Bingley and Barth. Beale, in pursuance of an order of the Mint Committee, of the quantity of angel and crown gold, and silver moneys coined in the Mint, from 1610 to 1615, and from 1639 to 1647, viz., angel gold yearly from 4 lbs. to 69 lbs.; crown gold from 1,032 lbs. to 7,900 lbs.; silver from 2,062 lbs. to 305,464 lbs. [1 page, damaged.] Jan. 30. Order in Parliament-upon the report of the Council of State, touching the style to be used in foreign transactions-that in all transactions and negotiations with foreign Princes and States, the style or title that shall be used shall be " Parliamentum Reipublicce Anglice." That the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal of England be authorised to pass under the great seal several commissions in common form, (mutatis mutandis) to the two agents appointed by the Council of State to be employed to Spain and Portugal. That the style and title wherein any address shall be made to the Parliament from foreign Princes and States shall be the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, and no other style or title. That the Council of State take care for the speedy dispatch of the fleet to sea, and of the several agents now appointed to be sent to foreign parts. [I. 87, p. 115.] Jan. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The petition of Col. Adrian Scroop, governor of Bristol, referred to the committee which confers with the ordnance officers. 2. The papers from Scarborough, Bridlington, and Whitby, given in by the gentlemen of Yorkshire that serve in Parliament, concerning the guard of that coast, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 3a. 6001. a year to be paid to Charles Vane as salary, and if the consulage paid by the merchants in Spain do not make it up 8001., it is to be made up by the State. 5. To write the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland as to the state of that shipping, and how disposed of. 6. To write the Navy Committee that the Mary has been added to the winter guard, and that three months' victuals are to be provided for her at Chester. 8. The Navy Commissioners to make speed in fitting out the Swiftsure and the new frigates, for the summer guard. 9. The Attorney-General to confer with the Lord President, about the commissions for the agents that are to be sent to Spain and Portugal. 10. All credentials to foreign Princes to go from the Council of State, as also all instructions for the agents to be employed abroad, and to be sealed with the Council's seal. 35077. I r 498 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 30. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. The agent for Hamburg to have the same allowance, both for preparation for journey and yearly salary, as the agents to Spain or Portugal. 12. Mr. Strickland to have the same salary for his 'residency in Holland. 13. Mr. Frost to draw up instructions for Richard Bradshaw, going agent to Hamburg. 14. To report to the House that Council have appointed Anthony Ascham agent to Spain, and Charles Vane to Portugal; also Rich. Bradshaw to Hamburg, and to request their order for a commission under the Great Seal. 15. Mr. Scott to detain in his hands the jewel which was intercepted, until further order. 16. The letter from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, of 10 Jan., to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. 17. The latter clause of such letter, concerning the raising of seven companies for Col. Reeves, referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 63, pp. 571-573.] Jan. 30. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Order that the Navy Commissioners send in a list of all unserviceable ships, so that they may be sold, and the proceeds applied towards building new ones. Order, upon the-petition of Michael Polin, alleging that he is owner of three acres of land which Sir John Meldram had for 35s. a year of his father, 15 years since, to build the lighthouse upon, but that neither his father nor himself received more than one half year's rent, and praying for his arrears,-that he be referred to his remedy at law. Order that it be reported to the Council of State that the Mary frigate,-a prize taken upon the coast of Ireland, and now in Chester Water, bound for the north of Ireland,-ought to be added to the winter guard, and supplied with three months' victuals. [I.123, p. 233.] Jan. 30. Admiralty Committee to the Navy Commissioners. In pursuance of an order of the Council of State, we desire you to consider the enclosed extracts of letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and certify your opinion thereon. [I. 123, p. 234.] Jan. 31. Order in Parliament that the letters of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from Cork, of 2 and 10 Jan., be referred to the Council of State. [I. 87,p. 116.] Jan. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write Col. Blake that the Council approves the exchange of the Merchant frigate for the Elizabeth, which he is to leave behind, for bringing of the agents who are to go to Spain and Portugal, in case they come not before the going of the fleet; and if he conceives another ship of that squadron may be safely left behind, to come STATE PAPERS. 499 1650. VOL. V. Jan. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) with the Elizabeth, he is to appoint one, and order accommodation for the agents. If the occasions of the fleet necessitate him to draw any bills, they will be accepted and paid, provided he does not exceed 5,0001. 2. Mr. Bushell to furnish Charles Vane with such sums of money in Portugal as are allowed him for his salary as agent there, which Council will repay to Bushell. 3. John Musgrave to attend to-morrow, to give in his exceptions against the persons given in by Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, to be commissioners for the northern counties. 4. The business of Tutbury Race to be considered next Saturday, and the trustees for sale of the late King's lands to attend. 5. To report to the House that Council has prepared the form of a commission for the three agents to be sent into foreign parts, and is preparing credentials; if approved, order is requested for the Speaker to sign them, in the name of the Parliament of England; and as there is no other seal ready to seal them, that they may be sealed with the seal of the Council of State. 6. Commissions to be granted to Sir Thomas Honeywood to be colonel to a regiment of foot for the East Division of Essex, to John Langley to be lieut.-col., and to Saml. Gooday to be major; Col. Joachim Mathews, Lieut.-Col. John Guy, and Major Robert Beard, to command a regiment of foot for the West Division; Col. Thomas Cooke, of Pedmarsh, Lieut.-Col. Jno. Maidstone, and Major Wm. Jermyn, to command a regiment of foot in the Middle Division.* 7. To signify to Mr. Strickland, who is upon the place, that it is left to him to make use of the instructions last sent him, the Council thinking it necessary that some person should be upon the place, to observe what may be doing at the Hague, in case there shall be a meeting there as he mentions. 8. A letter to be written to the Province of West Friezland, to the same effect as that sent to Zealand, and Mr. Strickland to make such use of it as he sees occasion. 9. Sir Oliver Fleming to attend to-morrow, concerning the coming over of the commissioner from Holland, and what is to be done for his entertainment. 10. Order in the Irish Committee that, believing it requisite, upon delivery of this year's charge of Ireland to the House, to inform them of the state of the several treasuries of the ordinances for weekly assessments for Ireland, dated Oct. 1644, and Aug. and Mar. 1645, and of the ordinance for 20,0001. a month for Ireland, dated Feb. 1647-8, and of the ordinance for 50,0001. to be raised for Ireland upon delinquents' estates, they think that letters should be written to Aldermen Andrewes, Kenrick, and Avery, and other treasurers for weekly assessments; to Alderman Andrewes and Maurice Thompson, treasurers for the ordnance of * These names differ slightly from those appointed 19 Feb. 1649-50. See I. 119 p. 24.-ED. II 2 500 DOMESTIC 1 6 a.0. VOL. V. Jan. 31. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 20,0001. a month, and to the commissioners at the Star Chamber and Sir Adam Loftus, treasurer for the 50,0001. upon delinquents' estates, to send to Council with all expedition an account of the sums that are to be levied upon such ordinances, and also the rents of the said delinquents' estates, grown due since the said ordinances; also what moneys have been charged to be paid upon the said ordinances, and how much is satisfied; how much remains uncollected in the several counties, and what rents are due, and not satisfied by the respective tenants; that further use may be made of such returns, as the Council shall think fit. 11. That letters be written to the storekeepers of Windsor, Wallingford, Hull, Portsmouth, Exeter, Northampton, and Stafford, to return an account of arms, ammunition, great guns, and mortars of all sorts, delivered by them for the service of Ireland, since 1 Mar. 1648-9. [I. 63, pp. 575-577.] Jan. 31. Rob. Coytmor to the Navy Commissioners. Capt. Farmer, commander of the Paradox frigate, has come into the river, as convoy to several vessels from Shoreham, in Sussex. She has but eight days' fish on board, and as she is one of the winter guard, you must supply her speedily, though you put less in her, as she is much needed at sea. [I. 123, p. 234.] Feb. 1. Order in Parliament that the Council of State examine the whole business touching the author, printer, and publisher, of the blasphemous book entitled " A Fiery Flying Roll," and report as to punish-. ment for the offenders, and preventing the publishing of the like blasphemies for the future; Mr. Scott and Sir Wm. Masham to have charge hereof. [I. 87, p. 116.] Feb. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. To write the Company of Merchant Tailors of London to elect a schoolmaster, Mr. Dugard having shown himself an enemy to the State by printing seditious and scandalous pamphlets, and therefore unfit to have charge of the education of youths. 3. John Armstrong, corrector to Mr. Dugard's printing press, to be apprehended and brought before Council. 4. The Mary frigate, being a prize ship, and now in Chester water, bound for the north of Ireland, to be added to the winter guard. 5. Lillie, servant to Penruddock, to be discharged. 6. Mr. Scott to discharge Kath. Ratcliffe. 7. The Navy Commissioners to contract for varnishing the Swiftsure, according to the desire of Mr. Burrell. 8. The Navy Committee to furnish Mr. Burrell with such a sumI as they conceive fit, for encouraging him to go on in building the Swiftsure. 9. The petition of Bernard Sparkes referred to the Admiralty Committee. 11. The petition of James Pickering and Company referred to the Admiralty judges, to examine upon oath what has been alleged, STATE PAPERS. 501 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) and certify whether letters of marque should be granted, it being a case often pressed by Mons. Augier in the French court, but nothing ever done for relief of the petitioners. 12. The letter to the Merchant Tailors' Company approved. 13. Declaration on the petition of Sarah Shenton, widow, that it was not nor is the intention of Council that the order therein alluded to should be made use of to hinder any proceedings at law. 14. Major-General Skippon to attend the Council to-morrow. 15. Mr. Downeham to be paid off his allowance grown due from the time of his entertainment. 16. Dr. Walker to prepare letters monitory to Tiddiman, to be signed by Council, according to his opinion given in the case of Capt. Phillips. 17. The two porters formerly ordered to be porters at Whitehall to attend the duties of their place. 18. No person, unless he be a M.P. or of the Council of State, to stay in the lobby at the back door of the Council chamber, upon any pretence whatever, during the sitting of Council, and the doors leading into the lobby to be locked up for so long, and not opened but for members of the House or Council. 19. Mr. Serjeant to confer with Col. Goffe as to furnishing 20 men every afternoon, well and fully armed, to be placed in the guard chamber, and there to attend until the rising of the Council. 20. Mr. Serjeant to see that the lamps are set up in places in the gallery about Whitehall, convenient for the members of Council. 21. The petition of John Pley, merchant, referred to the Admiralty judges, to examine upon oath what is alleged, and report whether letters of marque ought to be granted him. 22. The business of intelligence into Scotland to be considered to-mnorrow, and all the papers given in from the committee to whom that business was referred to be brought in. 23. Monsr. de Cerf to make affidavit, before a master in chancery, of the debt due to him for money laid out by him in France to English prisoners there, and take it to Mr. Frost, who is to see that he is paid out of the readiest money. Reports from the Irish Committee approved, as follows:24. That order be given to the customs' officers to permit Robert Sherwin, shoemaker, to transport himself, with his small stock of 35 pair of boots, 42 pair of shoes, and two dozen spurs, to Youghall to Ireland, and there set up his trade. 26. That Col. Thomas Pride, with other officers lately employed for raising, conducting and landing in Ireland 2,000 recruits, having received by order of Council 1,4297. 5s. 4d., but sent away only, 1,056 recruits, so that the 1,4291. 5s. 4d. cannot be wholly disbursed, the colonel and officers should bring in their account of disbursements, and the residue of the money should be employed in raising the residue of the said 2,000 men. 502 DOMESTIC 1 650. VOL. V. Feb. 1. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 27. That there has been paid to Sir Hardress Waller, for one month's half-pay of a major, four captains, five lieutenants, 20 serjeants, and 10 drummers, for conducting 1,000 recruits to be raised by him, and for paying quarters to the waterside, and for drums and halberts 4311. 12s. 8d.; also for one month's pay of the 1,000 recruits, and for 400 to be raised by Col. Desborough, 1,6561. 13s. 4d.; total 2,0881. 6s., of which Sir Hardress only left behind 1,6001., though he only transported 200 men; therefore defalcation should be made out of the assignation of the companies carried over to Ireland by Sir Hardress, and his accounts be examined, and what remains undisposed of such money be applied to complete the number of men, and send them to Ireland. 28. That they approve the instructions for the Lord President of Munster as now drawn, and think they should be reported to Council. [I. 63, pp. 578-583.] Feb. 2. Order in Parliament-upon the report of Lord Commissioner Whitelock, as to a commission to be given to Anthony Ascham, to be agent to the King of Spain (which commission was read, and after some amendments agreed to)-that the Speaker sign the letters credential, and the safe-conduct to be prepared by the Council of State, for the agents to be employed beyond sea. That the Council of State affix their seal thereto. [I. 87, p. 117.] Feb. 2. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The credentials and safe-conduct for Mr. Ascham and Mr. Vane to be prepared for signature on Monday. 2, A safe-conduct to be also prepared for Col. Wm. Hawley, for Muscovy. 3. Mr. Frost to compute what is due to Col. Tothill, for interest for his money according to his contract, and prepare a warrant for it to be paid out of the 50,0001. upon delinquents' lands; likewise to draw a warrant for paying him for the 240 men which he carried over to Ireland above his contract, according to the rate of his contract. 4. Sir Wm. Armyne, Lord Grey, Col. Purefoy, and Col. Martin, to be a committee to consider of the reception and entertainment of the public minister that is coming from Holland, and to confer with Sir Oliver Fleming thereon. 5. Order to be sent to Warwick for sending up Coppe, said to be the author of the book..,.. 6. The business about the fall of timber in Windsor to be determined in the country; Lord Commissioner Whitelock and Mr. Scott to furnish the names of such as may be referred to. 7. Sir Wm. Masham, Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Bond, Lord Grey, Sir Wm. Armyne, and Major-General Skippon to be a committee to consider the ordinances for the militia of London, and the present Act, and prepare something that may put them in a way of acting for the security of the Parliament and city. STATE PAPERS. 503 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 2. CouNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 8. To request Parliament for provision for furnishing chests for the surgeons of the army, they having none at present for the necessities of the soldiers. 9. Col. Blount, Mr. Kenderick of Kent, and Col. James Temple to examine the petition of John Riddall, and whether or not to keep up that house for victualling, in regard of the use that has been or may be made of it by the enemies of the commonwealth, for transporting themselves, or money, or other things prejudicial; meantime the former order, concerning the pulling up of the bridge belonging to the house, to be put into effectual execution. 10. The Committee for Whitehall to speak with Col. Gough about placing the guards in Whitehall. 11. Order to be sent to the officers of the armoury in the Tower, to send 40 halberts to Whitehall, for the service of the guard who attend the Council. 12. 4001.' to be charged upon the revenue for Mr. Husbands, in pursuance of the order of Parliament of 4 June last. 13. Col. Jones to examine and state the accounts of Mr. Husbands, the printer. 14. The business of the posts to be considered next Monday. 15. To write Col. Mackworth, governor of Shrewsbury, to use his judgment about opening packets that he shall judge to contain matter prejudicial to the commonwealth. 16. Col. Mackworth and Mr. Nichols to examine the business concerning Mr. Porter, and whether the engagement ought to be entered into, and to send up the examinations. 17. Col. Jones to confer with the Lord General as to how a troop of horse may be quartered in Shropshire, according to the desire of the Governor of Shrewsbury. 18. Mr. Baker, Challenor, Weckherlyn, Willingham, or any other holding public papers, to deliver them to Mr. Milton, to be laid up in the Paper Office for public service. Mr. Baker to order those papers, that they may be ready for use. 19. To write the sheriff of county Hants, to pay the 281. 3s. 5d. mentioned in the letter of Major Peter Murford, as expended in apprehending highwaymen, and put the same upon his account, which shall be allowed. 20. Capt. John Greene to be discharged of his imprisonment under the marshal, he taking the engagement. 21. Col. Reeves to attend the Council next Monday. 22. The petition of Jaques Lagasse referred to Col. Martin, Col. Jones, and Sir Gilbert Pickering. 23. The Mint Committee to consider how the moneys of the commonwealth may be better made, and confer with Mons. Blondean, and consider what use may be made of him and his skill about coining, that he may not attend longer, if no use can be made of him. [I. 63, pp. 588-600.*] * In the pagination of this book, pp. 590-599 have been omitted.-ED. 604 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL,. V. Feb. 2. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference to Col. Willoughby of the petition of Katherine Grieve, widow of Richard Grieve, for relief, her husband being killed on board the George, by an explosion of gunpowder. Order to the collectors for prize goods, to pay 81. to Mary Liscombe, on account of her husband having been drowned when the Tiger's Whelp was cast away, she being left destitute with two children. [I. 123, p. 235.] Feb. 12T. 13. -- to Wm. Lenthall, Speaker of the House of Commons. Paris. Six months since, I wrote the Council of State respecting some models for coin of a curious and new form, the invention of Peter Blondeau, a Frenchman, who presented himself to me, and offered his service to the commonwealth. I had formerly heard a fair report of his ability, but thought it proper to inform myself of it before I wrote, and was well assured, by several men well experienced in the Mint, that he is one of the ablest of his age in the art, and the only man that can do it, whereof he has made several proofs, both in gold, silver, and copper, with as much diligence and facility as is done by the ordinary mill; if Cardinal Richelieu and M. des Noyers, then Secretary of State, had lived, —who drew him from Italy, and gave him his dwelling here in the gallery of the Louvre, where his family yet remain, and where none but men of extraordinary art and skill are lodged,-he had certainly had the direction of all the coining of France. As for his life and carriage, he is a very honest and ingenious man, to whom all trust can be given in anything lihe undertakes. Since then he has gone to England, and made his proposition to the Parliament, a copy of which has been sent to me, and I am assured there is no doubt but he will perform the contents. His younger brother' is here in Paris, and being of the same profession, and of good fame and reputation, he is resolved to go and join with him, if he can find employment. I see no cause why any difficulty should be made in using him, according to his offers, nor can there happen to the State but a great and glorious advantage by his propositions and petition, which I understand he is resolved to present to the Parliament, but which I have advised him to deliver to you, to be reported as your prudence shall judge convenient. [Copy, translation, 14 pages.] Also, Feb. -. The-same to President Bradshaw. I formerly wrote the Council Paris. of State concerning Mr. Blondeau, a Frenchman, lately arrived in England, where he has made a proposition to Parliament about coining of money after a new invention of his own, and I have no doubt he will be of great use to the State, and will deserve your patronage, and that of the rest of the Council. [Copy, translation, I page.] Also, Feb. 2. The same to M. Blondeau. According to your desire, I have Paris. written on your behalf to Speaker Lenthall and President Bradshaw. I doubt not that you will try to fulfil my assurances of your STATE PAPERS. 505 1650. VOL. V. experience, modesty, and fidelity. I write to Mr. Speaker that you will send your requests to him, to be reported in Parliament. This is your best plan. [Copy, French, I page.] Feb. -4. 14. Capt. R. Meade to Secretary Nicholas. Since my departure from Gottenburg. Jersey, I have met with little worthy notice, and have stayed little in any one place. I have here had the happiness of overtaking the Marquis of Montrose, and have been twice with him, in his ship. He would be much satisfied if the King of England would openly disavow such officers about him as he knows Presbyterian. He has great assurance of a strong party in Scotland, and only wants a good wind to carry him thither. His part of arms is already dispatched to Scotland. Lord Culpeper came to Hamburg three days after me, and went forward on his voyage next morning. I meet everywhere many good men for the King, but all very poor, and the truth is Montrose is not able to entertain soldiers on this side the sea. It is generally complained of that the King does not write oftener to his friends abroad; the Queen of Sweden long expected to hear from him. I brought nothing from him to Montrose nor to Earl Brainsford, which was not kindly taken. I shall give you a full account of affairs from the Queen of Swede's court; concerning the arms here, Secretary Long will inform the Council. [The words printed in Italics are in cipher, deciphered. 1 page.] Feb. 4. Order in Parliament that the Act appointing a day of solemn humiliation, fasting, and prayer, and declaring the grounds and reasons thereof,-having been read a third time and passed-be forthwith printed and published, and brought in to-morrow morning, and that the Council of State see the said Act sent down and dispersed in the several counties. [L. 87, p. 117.] Feb. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Notice to be given to all the members of the Council who are not of the Parliament, that the corpse of the late Earl of Pembroke is to be carried out of town next Wednesday, so that they may accompany it two or three miles onwards, Parliament having ordered all their members to accompany the corpse out of town. 2. Thomas Lamb and Nath. Manton, merchants of London, to have liberty to bring from Exeter to the port of London, or any other port, their corn which they imported from foreign parts. 3. The business of the ship Concord, taken from Mr. Shute and other London merchants by De Witt, the Admiral of Holland, upon the coast of Brazil, to be considered next Monday. 5. The narrative now read approved, and the particular papers to which it refers to be looked out, and reported to the House. 6. Mr. Shute to confer with Mr. Frost to-morrow, concerning the business of his ship taken upon the coast of Brazil. 7. A coach wiTh seven horses to be bought for the service of the State, for receiving agents from abroad, a.nd likewise liveries for six footmen, a coachman, and postilion; the committee to whom it was 506 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 4. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) first referred, and to whom Sir Gilbert Pickering is added, to compute the cost, and consider of what the liveries must be made, and how trimmed. 8. The committee to whom the preparing of the first instructions for the militia was referred, to prepare and bring in additional instructions for its further settling, which, if the Council approve, are to be reported to the House. 9. Order upon hearing the report by Mr. Owen sent from Dublin, representing the inconveniency of sending over provisions in specie to Ireland, that it be recommended...... [1. 63, pp. 602, 603.] Feb. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Don Alonso de Cardenas, Lord Ambassador of Spain, to have liberty to transport 20 horses, of which 12 are coach and the rest saddle horses. 3. The Commissioners of Excise to allow him such defalcation of excise as is allowed, by any ordinance or order of Parliament, to public ministers. 4. Mr. Bond, Mr. Scott, Sir Wm. Masham, and Sir Hen. Mildmay to be a committee to examine the demand of taxes, made by soldiers of the Lord Ambassador of Spain; the ambassador to send proofs against any person who was active in that business. 5. The business of Evan Vaughan, formerly post-master of Dublin, referred to the Irish Committee. 6. 40s. more to be paid by Mr. Frost to a man who makes discoveries of coiners. 7. Mr. Scott, Mr. Holland, and Col. Jones to be a committee to examine Emson and the Stanleys and their accomplices, and dispose of them to such prison as they think fit. 8. The coiners to be sent to Capt. Falconbridge, to be examined and proceeded against according to law, and the witnesses bound over to prosecute. 9. To write to the governor of Weymouth to dismiss the servant of John Clement, detained prisoner for words spoken against the General, on security to surrender himself here. 10. Dr. Paget to be physician to the Tower of London. 11. The House to be moved by Sir Wm. Masham to call for the report concerning the clothiers of Suffolk and Essex, and the petition concerning the ashes. 12. The business concerning the posts to be taken up next sitting. 13. The business of Col. Tothill, and his carrying over to Ireland 240 men above his contract, referred to the Irish Committee. 14. The petition of Lucas Lucey and company referred to the Admiralty judges, who are to receive the proofs upon oath, and return them to Council on Thursday, that the agent who is ready to go into Portugal may be particularly instructed about that affair. 15. Dr. Walker, Admiralty advocate, to attend Council on Thursday. 16. The money for the public coach to be had out of the moneys for exigencies. STATE PAPERS. 507 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 5. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 17. Aldermen Pennington, Atkins, and Allen to attend Council tomorrow. 18. The letter of James Blaides, from Hull, referred to thbe Admiralty Committee. 19. The petition of Capt. Daniel Thomas, Lieut. John Hardy, and Ensign Daniel Thomas referred to the Irish Committee. [I. 63, pp. 604-606.] Feb. 6. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. To write the Army Committee to take speedy course for pay of the guards that are in town for the safety of the Parliament and city, and to confer with the treasurers-at-war, and consider how the assignations appointed for those guards may be brought up from the country. 2. To write the treasurers-at-war upon the same subject. 3. The letters now read, to the Army Committee and the treasurers-at-war, to be signed and sent. [I. 63, p. 607.] Feb. 7. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Sir Wm. Constable, Col. Stapley, Mr. Scott, Sir Hen. Mildmay and Col. Ludlow, to be a committee to confer with the Lord General, Major-Gen. Lambert, Col. Lassells, Mr. Anlaby, Sir Thomas Maleverer, Hen. Darley, and Rich. Darley, concerning what has been delivered to the Council by Mr. Pierce, who is to attend the said committee to-morrow. 2. To report to the House, by Commissioner Whitelock, that divers persons are come over, who have been in arms against Parliament, and thereby incurred high penalties, and are employed here as spies and incendiaries, for promoting new troubles, and carrying on the interest of Charles Stuart, and to request the House to consider what course should be taken with such persons, if apprehended. 3. The business brought in by Col. Sydney, concerning the goods saved out of the Flemish ship, lost upon the Goodwin Sands, referred to the Admiralty Committee. 4. The mare upon which Capt. Gifford was taken by the soldiers to be put into the custody of Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms, to be kept by him until the proprietor appears, and further order is made thereon. 5. The names of persons returned from Buckinghamshire, as fit for commissions for raising forces in that county, approved. [I. 63, pp. 609, 610.] Feb. 7. ADMIRALTY COMMITTEE. Day's Proceedings. Reference of the petition of Bernard Sparke, merchant of Exeter, to Dr. Walker, to report in what state the business stands in relation to the Act of Parliament; and if the allegations are true, how the petitioner may be relieved. Reference of the petition of Thomas Page to Dr. Walker, Admiralty advocate, and the collectors for prize goods. [I. 123, pp. 236, 237.] 508 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 7. 15. Promise by Charles II. that Tobias Whittaker, M.D., having Castle Eliza- served him very faithfully as physician in ordinary, when he settles beth, Jersey. his household servants, shall be sworn and settled physician to the household, with all the dues, rights, and privileges appertaining thereto. Signed by the King and countersigned by Secretary Nicholas. [1 page.] Feb. 8. Order in Parliament-upon the report of Lord Commissioner Whitelock from the Council of State, of their having been informed that divers persons have come over who have been in arms against Parliament, and have thereby incurred high penalties, which persons are employed here as spies and incendiaries, to promote new troubles and carry on the interest of Chas. Stuart, and moving the House to consider what course is fit to be taken with such persons, if any of them be apprehended-that an Act be brought in for preventing and punishing spies, actors, agents, contributors, or correspondents with the enemies of this nation, in the promoting of a new war, or disturbance of the public peace, and for erecting some public court fit for that purpose, That the Act continue in force until 29 Sept. next. That the Council of State bring in an Act accordingly. [I. 87, p. 118.] Feb. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Mr. Frost to give assurance for any merchants for letters of credit for 2001. for Anthony Ascham, to be paid in Spain, and for 4001. to be paid to Charles Vane, in Portugal, on sight of their bills. 2. To confer withl Council about De Witt's ship, now in Beaumaris water, and to give information about the ships that are gone northward. 3. Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Bond, Col. Stapley, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to confer with Major-Gen. Lambert, Lieut.-Gen. Hammond, and such other officers of the army as they think fit, concerning the train of artillery and the garrisons, and report before Saturday next. 4. The petition of the merchants and mariners of Melcomb and Weymouth referred to the Admiralty Committee. 5. The Irish Committee to give order that the horse now quartered in Lancashire, for transportation to Ireland, remain in their quarters until further orders from the Council. 6. Dr. Walker to have a commission to be judge of the Admiralty for the Cinque Ports, until 16 Feb. 1650. 7. To write the generals of the fleet and Col. Rich, that Dr. Walker is made judge of the Admiralty for the Cinque Ports, and that the goods taken from the ship that was wrecked upon the Goodwin Sands are to be subject to orders from that Court. 8. The serjeant of the Admiralty at Dover to take care that the goods taken from the Flemish ship lost upon the Goodwin Sands be secured by him, and made answerable to orders from Dr. Walker. 9. The petition of James Verdevoy referred to the Admiralty judges. STATE PAPERS. 509 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 8. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 10. To report to the House by Lord Grey,-in pursuance of their order referring it to Council to consider what is to be done for the reception of ambassadors,-that besides the preparation of barges and watermen for their passage by water, which is already made, there are coaches and horses wanting, with a settled provision for their maintenance; also an allowance for buying liveries with the badges of the commonwealth; also constant pay for those who are to wear those liveries, which are used by other States for the reception of ambassadors; and if the House approves, the Council desires they will refer the providing these things to such as they think fit. [1. 63, pp. 611, 612.] Feb. 8. Admiralty Committee to the Attorney-General and Serjeant Coniers. There is a cause depending, referred to us by order of the Council of State of 10 December last, upon the petition of Thos. Anderson and Nicholas Gatonbe, against the company of Muscovy merchants. We summoned the company to put in their answer to the petition, and they alleged that the matter of fact alleged was in the time of their predecessors, and there being matter of law in the business, they desired the privilege of retaining counsel, which being granted, they brought Mr. Recorder Steel and Mr. Newdigate. As the petitioners are very poor men, and not able to retain counsel, we put it to the company to consent to a reference to some able merchants. They have replied that, as their cause will rest much upon the construction of charters and Acts of Parliament, they must desire to be heard by counsel; therefore that the petitioners' cause may not suffer for want of counsel also, we nominate you on their behalf, and desire you to meet us next Friday at Whitehall, when the business will be heard; meantime you will inform yourselves of their cause, by the papers enclosed. [L 123, p. 237.] Feb. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The Eagle, with her equipage, to be reserved for the use of the State, and the proceeds of the goods taken in her put into the hands of John Herbert, high sheriff of county Glamorgan, Rowland Dawkins, and Major Jno. Gawlet, upon account, to be employed for satisfaction of the takers, and for the garrisons of Chepstow, Cardiff, Carmarthen, and Tenby, as Col. Harrison and the Governor of Cardiff shall proportion. 2. Alderman Pennington, Sir Wmin. Armyne, and Sir Wm. Masham to be a committee to examine the business of the murder committed upon Wm. Ricks and Rice Evans, in Aldersgate Street, they being slain in execution of a warrant from Council, for apprehending a dangerous person. 3. To request the Lord General to write to the commanders of all the forces of the army, in the several counties, to assist the militia commissioners in the execution of such things to be done by them, by their instructions from this Council, as it shall not be in their power to execute without assistance. 510 DOMESTIC 1650. LVOL. V. Feb. 9. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. 201. to be imprested to Mr. Serjeant, to be employed in the burial of those that are slain, and for the cure of him that is wounded; the serjeant to take care for his recovery. 5. The Serjeant-at-arms to have power to propound 501. as a reward to any that shall apprehend Humphrey Marston, or any other that had any hand ia the murder of Wm. Ricks and Rice Evans, servants to this Council. 6. To write the Lord General to give order to the forces quartered in or near Surrey, to apprehend such as there make waste of the timber marked for the use of the commonwealth. 7. John and Henry Stanley, - Symons, J amnes Garland, and - Darley, to be committed to Peterhouse, for endeavouring to carry away one of the ships belonging to the commonwealth. 11. Wm. Broome and Abraham and John Granger to be committed to Newgate, and Nich. Greenway, John Bond, and Capt. Stevens to the Gatehouse, for mnisdemeanours against the peace. [I. 63, pp. 615-617.] Feb. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. The letter to the Lord Mayor of London, concerning the interest which the city has in Londonderry and the lands thereabouts, to be signed and sent. 3. Mr. Frost to take care that Mr. Neale, who is upon a discovery of coiners, has money to enable him to carry on the service. 4. The three prisoners in Newgate, apprehended with Christopher Neale, to be discharged, on security for good conduct, and Mr. Neale's bond to be accepted for them. 5. The petition of John Williams, late master of the Hope of Delfts Haven, referred to the Admiralty judges. 6. The Commissioners of the Seal, Sir Wm. Armyne, Mr. Scott, and Col. Jones, to be a committee to draw an Act for punishing spies, or such as are promoters of new troubles on behalf of Charles Stuart. 7. To write the commissioners for the militia for Devon, to make the three troops of dragoons mentioned in their letter three troops of horse, which will make their number six troops of horse, and to proceed according to their instructions. 8. To write the commissioners of the militia for Oxford, that commissions are only to be granted to such as take the engagement, and that they are to nominate such only as are upon the place, and will accept the trust, and to send a summons to all commissioners to attend, and to nominate commissioners to be field officers of forces raised within their county. 9. The Irish Committee to return an answer to Sir Charles Coote's letter from Belfast. 10. Sir William Constable to communicate to the gentleman of Yorkshire the letter from the gentlemen who are commissioners for the militia of that county, and the Council's reply. STATE PAPERS. 511 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 10. COUNCIL OF STATE Day's Proceedings (cont.) 11. Sir Wm. Constable, Col. Purefoy, and Mr. Scott to be a committee to examine a certain person apprehended, who can inform matters of concernment. 12. The bill of Richard Downes, and James Ludlow, for cloth for the watermen's coats, and for the barge cloths, and the embroidering of them, approved, and to be paid by Mr. Frost. 13. The Admiralty Committee to order the Navy Commissioners to trim the ships designed for the southward with lime and tallow, according to the certificate of Col. Popham, Col. Deane, and others from the Trinity House. [I. 63, p. 618, 619.] Feb. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceeding's. 1. Order to be given for stopping all the ports, and searching for Humphrey Marston, who murdered two of the servants of this Council, and wounded a third; a description of his person to be sent. 3. The information given in by Mr. Scott, concerning Ireland and Scotland, referred to the Irish Committee. 4. Lord Chief Justice Rolle to send a copy of the examination of Gage, the priest, who was apprehended by Capt. Gifford, and brought before him. 5. Mr. Scott to inquire into the business contained in a paper given in by Lord Commissioner Whitelock, concerningo the meeting of the ministers of London. 6. The Generals of the Fleet to prepare a list of the captains who are to be commanders of the next summer's fleet. 7. To write to Lord Chief Justice Rolle, enclosing examinations concerning false coiners, and desire him to proceed therein according to law. 8. To write Col. Brownwich that the Council have received his letter, and put the business in hand. 9. To write the commander-in-chief of the forces about Dublin, to keep good observance of the enemy northward, and a good correspondence with our forces in Ulster, and be ready to assist them with what they can spare, having regard to the safety of their own places. 10. To write the treasurers at war to make up the 5,0001. formerly ordered to Sir Charles Coote to 10,0001., and send it away with expedition. 11. To write the commissioners of the counties of North Wales for the general composition of the 20,0001., to pay in the rest of that money to the treasurers at war, who have received order to dispose of some money for Ireland, which they cannot make up without that money. 12. To report to the House by Sir Hen. Vane, that present course should be taken for providing money for payment of the army (the time being now near expired), that free quarter and the inconveniences thereof may be prevented, and the safety of the commonwealth provided for. 512 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 12. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 13. To consider next Thursday what is to be offered to the Lords Commissioners, to be given in charge to the judges before their going their circuits. [I. 63, pp. 621, 622.] Feb 12. 16. Rich. Bradshaw to " the Right Honourable John Bradshaw, Chester. Esq., Lord President of the most honourable Council of State." Your message to the old gentleman at Dunham was received with much affection, and drew from him very tender expressions of his sense of your respect for him and his. To acknowledge your many favours to me, I shall hasten the settling of my private affairs, that I may attend your commands. Since my return from Dunham, where I had in charge to present you and my lady with the service of Sir George and the gentlewomen, I have not had time to confer with the governor and the well affected, for settling the militia in the city, but hope to give you a speedy account. If Mr. Cann's son be a scholar, so as to be both chaplain and secretary, I beg your direction by Mr. Roe, upon what conditions I may have him with me in that double capacity. I could fit myself here with the ablest scholar in all these parts, who would undertake both offices, but he has served the Earl of Derby, as tutor to Lord Strange, yet was always moderate, and will take the engagement. He lias a gallant pen, and able parts, if he may be trusted. [1 page.] Feb. 16. Act of Parliament appointing Basil Earl of Denbigh, Lord Chief Justices Hen. Rolle and Oliver St. John, Lord Chief Baron John Wylde, John Bradshaw, serjeant-at-law, Lord General Fairfax, Thomas Lord Grey of Groby, Oliver Cromwell Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Major-Gen. Phil. Skippon, Hen. Martin, Alderman Isaac Pennington, Sir Gilb. Pickering Bart., Rowland Wilson, Alderman and Sheriff Ant. Stapley, Sir Wm. Masham Bart., Wm. Heveningham, BuIstrode Whitelock, serjeant-at-law. one of the commissioners for the Great Seal, Sir Art. Hesilrigge Bart., Sir Jas. Harrington, Rob. Wallop, John Hutchinson, Sir Hen. Vane jun., Philip Lord Lisle, Alex. Popham, Sir Wm. Armyne Bart., Valentine Wauton, Sir Hen. Mildmay, Wm. Purefoy, Sir Wm. Constable Bart., John Lisle one of the commissioners of the Great Seal, Edm. Ludlow, Thomas Scott, William Earl of Salisbury, Cornelius Holland, and Luke Robinson, or any nine of them, to be a Council of State until 17 Feb. 1650-1, and to exercise the following powers:1. To oppose and suppress all who maintain the pretended title of Charles Stuart, the eldest son of the late King, or any of the King's issue, or the pretended title of any other single person whomsoever, to the Crown of England, Ireland, or Wales. 2. To order all the militia and forces, both by sea and land, of England and Ireland, for suppression of tumults and insurrections, and invasions from abroad, and upon emergency, to raise and arm such forces as they judge fit; also to give commissions to officers necessary for commanding such forces, and for the prosecution of instructions from Parliament. 3. To use all means for reducing Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey Scilly, and the Isle of Man, and all other places not yet reduced. STATE PAPERS. 513 1650. VOL. V. [Feb. 13.] COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 4. To see that the stores and magazines, both for land and sea service, are sufficiently furnished, and issued only by their warrant; also to have a care for the repair of the shipping, and building such ships as are necessary for safety. 5. To use all good means for advancement of the English and Irish trade, and the good of foreign plantations and factories belonging to the commonwealth. 6. To advise concerning the entertaining, keeping, or renewing amity and a good correspondence with foreign kingdoms and states, and preserving the rights of the English in foreign parts, and composing differences there; and to send ambassadors, agents, or messengers to any foreign kingdom or state, and receive ambassadors, agents, or messengers from them. 7. To advise of anything concerning the good of this commonwealth, and report their opinion to Parliament. 8, 9. To send for any persons to advise with them, in pursuance of these or other instructions, as also for any records, accounts, or papers. 10. In case of danger to the commonwealth, to administer an oath to any person for discovery of the truth. 11, To send for and imprison or take bond of any refractory or suspected person that shall offend against any of these instructions. 12. To charge the public revenue with sums necessary for defraying charges of foreign negociations, intelligence, &c., for the salary of subordinate officers and attendants, and for the effectual carrying on of the service. 13. To put in execution such further orders as they shall receive from Parliament. 14. To appoint committees or persons for examinations, receiving inforrnations, and preparing business for their debates or resolutions. 15. To meet at Whitehall on Saturday next the 16th inst., and so at such time and place as they shall see cause for executing these instructions. [I. 88, pp. 1-5; Commons' Journal, Vol. VI. p. 364.] Feb. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 2. The Recorder of London to examine Thomas Mountague, upon matters laid to his charge by G. Asher, and proceed against him according to law, and give an account of what he does. 3. Col. Stapley, Mr. Heveningham, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Holland to be a committee to confer with the gentlemen of Surrey, concerning the names for the militia for that county. 4. The commissions for the generals at sea to be signed and sent to them, and each of them to have a copy. 5. To write the Lord Chief Justice, to issue his warrant for apprehending thle Earl of Dover, and for such search and seizures as are agreeable to law, and to inform him that a warrant for assistance is issued to Major Barber. 35077. K K 514 DOMESTIC 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 13. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (ccnt.) 7. To write to the Navy Commissioners to make all speed in setting out the summer's guard, to report any obstructions they meet with, and give weekly accounts of their proceedings. 8. The form of the letter written last year to the several sheriffs, to prohibit horse races, to be brought to Council to-morrow. 9. To request the House to forbid the use of daggers, stilettos, or pocket pistols, which are very common and dangerous, two servants of Council having been killed, and one wounded by a dagger, while apprehending a malefactor. 10. The Parliament to be desired, in order to their own safety, to pass two bills, about putting malignants out of this town, and confining them. Also the bill for relief of oppressed tenants against their landlords. Reports from the Irish Committee for payments approved, being fifteen for which warrants were issued (see warrant table); also two for which there are no warrants, viz.: 14. To pay Eras. Smith 3491. 2s. 9d. for the freight of the Prosperous of London, Fellowship, and Eagle, of London, hired to carry corn to Dublin and Derry, and afterwards horses from Chester and Milford to Ireland. 22. To pay Thomas Hage, John Harvey and Thomas Gracedue 2671. 7s. 6d. for 2,000 pair of stockings for horsemen, and 1,950 pair for foot soldiers, delivered into the stores for the army in Ireland. [I. 63, pp. 624-32.] Feb. 13. Order in the Admiralty Committee, postponing the hearing of the business between Thos. Anderson and the Muscovy Company, until 1st March. [I. 123, p. 238.] Feb. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Dr. Baily to be discharged from prison, upon entering into an engagement with Mr. Frost for his good behaviour. 2. Mr. Bond and Col. Purefoy to be a committee to examine 3. To write Major Gibbons that the person apprehended by him, with a commission from C. R. [Charles II.], be referred to some justice of the peace for Sussex, who is to commit him to the county gaol, and send back the commission and examinations. 4. Mr. Paurie to have copies of the letters written to the sheriffs and preservators of the Forest of Dean, in pursuance of an order of the House for the demolition of the ironworks there. 5. Commissions to be granted to persons certified from the militia commissioners for Cornwall, in their letter from Bodmin, to command forces. 6. The instructions for Charles Vane, agent to Portugal, approved. 7. Mr. Frost to write Col. Sydenham, in the Isle of Wight, the intelligence received concerning that place. 8. Lee, Walker, and Fraucham, to have their protections enlarged for two months longer. STATE PAPERS. ' 515 1650. VOL. V. Feb. 14. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 9. Col. Vivres to be left out of the list of militia commissioners for county Oxford. 10. The business of the militia commissioners for Surrey to be considered to-morrow. 11. The petition of the inhabitants of New Brentford referred to the Lords Commissioners for the Great Seal, who are to take order with Sir Edw. Spencer and Mr. Hawley, that nothing may be done by them prejudicial to the public peace. 12. To write to the Committee for Excise, that the persons formerly employed in Worcestershire as sub-commissioners for excise may not be employed again, there having been some bloodshed in the county, through the default of those men. 13. The letters from France, and the translation of that of Montrose, to be reported to the House by Mr. Scott. [I. 63, pp. 634, 635.] Feb. 15. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings. 1. Some of the trustees for sale of the late King's goods to attend to-morrow. 2. The Ordnance Committee to send down surveyors to survey the garrison at Bristol, so a/s to fortify that place. 3. Sir Jno. Lenthall to bring his prisoner, Philip Mainwaring, before Council, prior to his discharge. 4. John Browne and Jno. Dunton, justices of peace for Middlesex, to examine the propositions of Paul and -- Ernions, concerning erecting of a corn mill upon the water which drives the sword mill, and to certify whether it may be done without prejudice to any particular property. 5. Ten trees to be allowed to the Ernions, for repairing the swordblade mills, and a warrant to be issued for taking them from Windsor Forest. 6. Mr. Sterry to be paid by Mr. Frost for the time he has served here as preacher (viz., from the date of the vote of this Council, to 16 Feb. last) according to the rate voted to him. 7. Commissions to be issued to the persons returned for [militia] officers in county Somerset, with this difference, that the dragoons be horse. 8. Mr. Dove, a custom-house officer, to attend the Council tomorrow. 9. The two seamen who were here to-night to attend the Admiralty Committee to-morrow. 10. Instructions to be drawn up for Mr. Vane, to demand justice and restitution for the wrong to the freighters and owners of the Roebuck. 11. Report from the Irish Committee approved, viz.: That there being clothes, &c., shipped aboard the Jonas of London, bound for Youghall, for the Irish army, order should be given to William Dobbins to set apart 2,000 suits, 3,950 pairs of shoes and stockings, 2,000 shirts, and other articles mentioned, value KK 2 516 DOMESTIC 1650. Feb. 15. Feb. Feb. VOL. V. COUNCIL OF STATE. Day's Proceedings (cont.) 1,0001., for the army under Sir Charles Coote, Lord President of Connaught; the person employed to deliver them to take care to keep them apart from the rest aboard, which are to be delivered at Youghall. [. 63, pp. 637-641.] LISTS of WARRANTS for PAYMENTS, from March 1649 to February 1650, charged upon the following funds: — 1. 50,0001. to be raised from delinquents' estates for Ireland, pp. 1-4. 2. Treasurers-at-wars, pp. 5-15. 3. Receipts of deans and chapters' lands, pp. 17, 27. X for exigencies of do. pp. 19, 20. 3 for Ireland of do. p. 23. 4 for the Navy of do. p. 25. 4. 150,0001. charged on the excise for Ireland, pp. 29-33. 5. Ireland, warrants on the ordinance of 16 February 1647-8, p. 35. 6. Goldsmiths' Hall, pp. 37-9. 7. Prize goods, p. 41. 8. Mint, p. 43. 9. No particular head, p. 45. [Parchment bound book, large folio thin; 45 written, and numerous blank pages, all the warrants calendared under their dates in the warrant tables. I. 109.] "A Booke conteyning the chardge of the Commonwealth of England, for the warre of Ireland, and other disbursements depending thereupon, from the first of March 1648-9 to the 16th of February 1649-50." A tabular abstract prefixed gives more specific details of the items of the charge~ s. d. Total - 535,590 7 8 Of which disbursed for arrears previously due 100,028 1 51 Leaving - 435,562 6 2 -as the expenditure in the time specified. It contains details of the expenditure to the several regiments; notes of Council warrants for payments, calendared under their respective dates; and statements of amounts paid by the treasurers of the several funds on which the payments were assigned. [Folio parchment bound, vol. of 160 written and many blank pages. I. 118.] STATE PAPERS. 517 ADDENDUM TO VOL. I. 1649. April? 74a. Notes of an informer in France. The L[ord] K[eeper] desired 2001. sterling to be given to the two archbishops of Scotland, to be distributed amongst the clergy, according to their necessity, and designs that more should be done afterwards, and they were to send true information of the state of his affairs there by the bearer. It is allowed by Mr. Innes, principal of the Scots' College at Paris, and the L[ord] K[eeper's] greatest adviser in Scotch affairs, that Bishop Paterson, of Glasgow, gives them daily information from Scotland. It was lately designed, and the French king gave his promise, to send some forces to the Highlands in Scotland, but they have now abandoned it, and design to make considerable diversion, by sending provisions, ammunition, and arms to Ireland, with the following officers who are at St. Germain's, viz.,.Gen. Major Hamilton, Wauthope, Sutherland, Rutherford, Col. Cunningham, Purcell, two Col. Lutterels and several others. They disagreed among themselves about their general, especially against Tyrconnel, as having been the main author of the miscarriage of their affairs in Ireland, and at last Synzuth, a French Lieut.-General, is to command the army in Ireland. Col. Motley is seeking occasion upon the coast, and if that fail, by the packet boat, to go to England, and endeavour to make friends to the L[ord] K[eeper], and after staying 15 days, to ship for Ireland; he says that all his baggage is already shipped at Brest for Ireland. There are some officers who depended upon the late King, who are now beginning to faint, and want to know if there are not other methods for making their peace in England. The Duke of Gordon sought leave of the L[ord] K[eeper] to retire and live privately, his estate being now taken from him, when he was promised a pension of 4001.; about a month since, he sent one Gordon his principal servant, to Scotland, to use his endeavours in the North for the late King's service. It is the opinion of Sir Wm. Sharpe, Sir Alex. MacLean, and some other Scotch gentlemen at St. Germain's, that the measures which the French king has taken for this ensuing campaign were so rational that he could not, in all human probability, miss his designs, and he desired me to tell it to Sir William's wife in Scotland, or any of their friends, as he intends having about 80,000 men in Flanders, whereof there would be about 12,000 horse, and he is presently levying 10,000, so that they may be exercised against the 1st of July. He adds 40 new ships to his fleet, whereof eight are to be between three and four score guns, and endeavours by all means to have the advantage of being early at sea. The bearer is returning to France, and expects nothing but the most cruel death if discovered; if not, he will be admitted to their most secret councils, and will report as formerly. [J page.] cm 00 Ix 1649. ORDERS of the NAVY COMMITTEE. Date. To. Subject. efer ubject. -ences. 1649 1649. Feb. 19,, 21 Mar. 13,, 21,, 24 Apr. 5, -12,, 24,, 27 May 2 8,, 12,, 15 Comrs. of Customs,, Wm. Somerfield, Customs' collector, Hull. Customs' Comrs. -,, Goldsmiths' Hall treasurers. Navy Comrs. - Wm. Somerfield - Customs' Comrs. - Navy Comrs.,, To order their collector at Bristol to pay sums needful to Peter James, navy victualler, Bristol, to perfect the President frigate's victuals for 6 months. To pay to Col. John Venn 3711. 8s. for gunner's stores for the President; with two notes from Venn relating thereto. To pay to John Holt, navy victualler at Portsmouth, 2,0001. from the customs of the port - - - To send up 7001. Parliament money in his hands, with the first Hull ship under sufficient convoy To pay to Art. Odway and Rob. Bishop 1501., by the Yarmouth collector, for impressing 600 mariners in Essex, Norfolk, and Suffolk. To pay Capt. Ant. Sharpe 301., by the Lynn collector, press and conduct money to London of 40 men taken up at Lynn. To pay to Sir Hen. Vane, jun., on Parliament order enclosed of 23 March, out of the 50,0001. to the Scots, 8,0001., residue of 40,0001. ordered for the Navy. To prepare a book of the rates to be paid to the ministers and surgeons of ships, and of allowances for the chests. To send up, by the first Hull ship with sufficient convoy, 1,9591. 9s. 2jd. in his hands - - - To pay to Capt. Hugh Hindley, for rent of a room in Liverpool, used as a custom-house, 18l. 15s., by the collector at Liverpool. To certify the sums required, and at what ports, to supply the two months' further provisions for the Navy To make out bills to Capt. Steven Rich, for sums due for two packet boats, employed in the service - - 'To make out bills to Thos. Glover and Rich. Paine, timber merchants, for contract timber delivered into the stores, and not paid for. To review the 9 bills of Rob. Whetnall, messenger, for disbursements, amounting to 3481. 19s. 10d. which the committee think exorbitant. To allow John Short, late clerk of the cheque at Chatham, two months to find himself a dwelling-house before he is outed, and to inquire whether any who, like him, signed the Kentish petition, are allowed to remain in any office; with reference thereon by the Navy Comrs., to the committee of Regulation. Vol. V. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 CI) H4 t) 1649. Orders of the Navy Committee-cont. IDate.To. |SuRject.| eferDate. To. jSubject. ences. 1649. June 12,, 14 - 18,, 20 Navy Comrs. it Customs' Comrs. - Navy Comrs. - )9 '?.., Alderman Avery and the other old Customs' Comrs. Navy Comrs. July,,,, 99 4 10 20 25 To provide victuals for the Star frigate, and the rest of the Northern squadron, at Newcastle or Yarmouth, that the captain may not bring his vessel into the river. To consider and, if fit, make bills for payment to Mr. Tyrence, of moneys taken up by Capts. Sherwin and Keyser, for victualling the Truelove and Leopard's Whelp, and to consider whether Sherwin's bills are not part of the 6001. already ordered to be taken up by him and Capt. Clarke at Chester. To allow 10o0. to Mich. Sansom, their secretary, for extra charge, on the present discharge of commissioners and officers of customs. With Custom-house order, 21 June, and Sansom's receipt, 22 June 1649.* To order the clerks of the cheque in the dockyards to make up their accounts of sums due to workmen up to 25 June, and the books for the ordinaries of each year. To report what timber fit for the navy is to be had from parks belonging to the Crown, or to late Queen or Prince To examine and pay on approval the accounts of Wm. Johnson, and Mr. Emperor, of Rotterdam - - To report on and pay Capt. Reynolds' bill of 301., for victualling his frigate during his stay in Guernsey To attend this committee in the Star Chamber, and report what is due to them for moneys lent by them to Parliament; with report, 26 July, that the sum due is 9,0041. 18s. 7d. To send copies of the contracts with the Lioness, Increase, and Magdalen, employed in this expedition, that their bills may be allowed. To report who are the owners of the ships named in an order annexed (missing), and what are their respective shares To get particulars from the bailiffs, &c. of Yarmouth, of their complaint that Capt. Wilkinson, of the Increase, has neglected the securing of the North Sea fishery, whereupon this committee has stopped the moneys payable for hire of the ship. To certify why Mr. Goodyear, of Plymouth, has drawn two bills of exchange on the Navy Treasurer, Sir Henry Vane, jun., for 1,4001. To make out a bill of 501. imprest to [And.] Burrell for reducing the Swiftsure - - - - - To allow to John Holt, navy victualler at Portsmouth, 401. on his victualling account, as three months' interest for 2,0001., advanced by him and repaid. To certify the quantities of provisions delivered for this last summer's fleet, with the names of the contractors - To certify which of the prize ships appraised is fit to be employed, and give their opinions on the appraisement. With priced list of nine ships. Vol. V. 32 33,, 31,,,, Aug. 16 Sept. 18,, 21,, 27 Oct. 9 3, PI 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 m C02 M I-d H H3 Um * This single order proceeds from the Comrs. for regulation of the Navy and Customs.-ED. co Co 1649. Orders of the Navy Committee-cont. Date. To. Subject. References. 1649. Oct. 11 -, 17 -,, 23 -, 24-, *,p Nov. 13 - Dec. 7 -,, 21 -,, 25 - Vol. V. 48 Navy Comrs.,?,I To treat for hire or purchase of the ship Thomas, on petition of its owners, for the winter's service. With their demands, 601. a month, they paying salvage, and the ship being secured to them, as Keyser the captain threatens they shall never have her, 15 Oct. 1649. To certify whether they have contracted for all the beef and pork required for the winter and summer's fleets, and with whom, and at what prices. To attend about bills of exchange which the late Customs' Commissioners wish to pass on their account To re-admit Thos. Taylor as gunner of the Sovereign, on certificate from the committee of merchants for regulating the officers of the Navy and Customs. To order 1001. allowance to [Wm.] Adderley, minister of Chatham, the mariners' groats having raised between 901. to 1001. to Thos. Gravy, late minister; the rest to be made up from the Navy Treasury - - - To carry out an order of Parliament prefixed, of 19 October 1649, for increase of wages to the rope-makers at Chatham and Woolwich, on condition that the 19 threads a day they spin the whole length of the ropeyard weigh not less than 77 lbs.; spinners raised from 18d. to 20d.; hatchelors, 16d. to 17d.; winders, 15d. to 16d.; labourers, 14d. to 15d. To make out a bill of 40s. a day, from 18 Jan. to 11 Oct., 1649, for Capt. Rob. Moulton, as Vice-Admiral of the Narrow Seas, in the last summer's expedition. To send an estimate of moneys unpaid or still needed, for last summer's fleet and this winter's guard, and for next summer's fleet. To attend the members of this committee appointed to view the slaughter house and victualling office at Tower Hill. 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Q CA H O to 0 03 STATE PAPERS. 521 COMMISSIONS granted by the Council of State to officers of the Militia, as follows:H. stands for horse, F. for foot. NORFOLK, Yarmouth. 1649-50. Jan. 28. F. Major of 3 companies F. Captains - - - Wm. Burton. - Augustus Thrower, and Isaac Preston. [I. 119, p. 51.] BUCKS. Feb. 7. H. Major of 2 troops of 60 H. Captain 1 troop of 60 F. Colonel of a regiment companies of 100 - F. Lieut.-Colonel F. Major - - F. Captains - - of 7 Capt. John Beverell. Rob. Aldridge. - Geo. Fleetwood. - - Theed. - Christ. Egleton. - Geo. Baldwin, Wm. Theed, Hen. Gold, Job Gibson. [I. 119, p. 2.] Feb. 14. F. Captains CORNWALL. - Peter Ceely, Robert Rous, *Richard Eresey, John Penrose, Col. Thos, Ceely, Richd. Lobb, Hugh Boscawen, John Bawden, Francis Langdon, Richd. Kelliow, Andrew Trevill, Richd. Carter, Philip Lowe, t Henry Courtney, Wm. Hender, Christ. Worthevale, *TristramArscott, Richd. Worthevale, Saml. Kekewich, Col. Anth. Rous, Col. Robt. Bennet, Peter Kekewich, Richd. Martin. [I. 119, p. 8.] Feb. 15. H. Colonel H. Lieut.-Colonel - F. Colonel F. Lieut.-Colonel - F. Major - F. Colonel F. Lieut.-Colonel - F. Major - H. Colonel H. Major - SOMERSET. - Alexr. Popham. - Thos. Gorges. - John Pyne. - Richd. Bovet. - Geo. Sampson. - Ed. Ceely. - Wm. Ceely. - Alexr. Kingsland. - John Gorges. - John Colburne. [I. 119, p. 67.] * "Excuseth." t " Made Lieut. of horse." 1649. LIST OF RECOGNIZANCES to the COUNCIL OF STATE, viz. No. of Sum each. K T 1~~...... 1649. May 17 -,, 31 - June 6 -,, 11 -,, 14 -,,,, -,, 18, 20 -,, 30 - July 4 - Aug. 13 -,, 20-,, 24 - Rob. Elcockes - John Dawson John Gibbons Joseph Lee, stationer Emanuel Uty, D.D. Rob. Binks, clerk - - John Stedman, yeoman - John Leigh, Esquire Marcellus Rivers, gent. Major Wi. Ashton Wm, Small, gent. - Capt. Wm. Arnold - John Campbell, Esq. Wm. Hammond, cook East Smithfield Inner Temple - Middle Temple Margaret, Lothbury Mary, Aldermanbury Bedfond, co. Middlesex Eggenton, co. Derby London - - - Drogheda, Ireland - Botolph, Aldersgate ~ 200 1,000 1,000 100 200 100 200 500 500 500 1,000 200 400 300 500 500 300 300 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 100 500 500 100 250 500 500 200 400 300 500 200 200 300 Dublin - Bow Lane Appearance when required, and good behaviour.,,.,,,, _,,,,, Good behaviour To recruit 60 for his troop for Ireland; with note of avoidance, the condition being performed. To appear July 11, and good behaviour To bring 200 men to Chester, and thence to Ireland. To recruit his troop to 40 for Ireland That Rebecca, wife of Capt. Alleyne, late prisoner in Peterhouse, shall not leave London without license, and be of good behaviour. To go to Jersey and release Hen. Hatsell and John Wyatt, prisoners, within three months, or render himself prisoner. Appearance within four days, after warning left at Gravesend fort, and good behaviour. Appearance to answer for printing "' The Outcry of the Apprentices," and to give evidence against John Lilburne, when tried for the same. Not to print any seditious or unlicensed books, pamphlets, or pictures, nor suffer his presses to be used for any such purpose. 4 4 5 6 *j 0 ~ n 1-3 I. 120, 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 25 - Nehemiah Collins Jersey - 9? 99 - Sept. 22 - Oct. 9 - Hen. Washington - Thos. Newcombe, printer - Bennett's, Paul's Wharf - 5 5 6 6 Jas. Flesher, printer Little Britain - 1649. List of Recognizances to the Council of State-cont. No. of Refer-,Date. Per3on bound Address. Sum. Sum each. Condition. Sureties. ence. _,. I.. 1649. Oct.9 -.',,1,;,..., '~ $, -;,,,,.,, ),,.,,,,i',, -,:,, 9, ~ -,, 1,, -,, 11 -~19 -, 20 -. Rich. Coates - - - Wm. Dugard - Bernard Alsop Thos. Brudnell Rob. Austin John Maycock Jane Bell - - Hen. Hills - - - Rob. Ibbitson Roger Norton Abraham Miller Robert Leyborne Francis Neale - - Thomas Newcombe Elizabeth Purslow - William Ellis - - Edward Griffith William Hunt James Moxon Thomas Warren John Clowes - - - Gertrude Dawson - Richard Bishop - - William Bentley - William Wilson Thomas Radcliffe and Edw. Mottershead. Thomas Mabb and Amos Coles. Thomas Maxey - - Thomas Harper - - Adam Hare - - John Grismond - - Rich. Constable - - Aldersgate Street - Merchant Taylor's School Grub Street - - - Newgate Market Addlehill - - - Christchurch - - - Southwark - Smithfield - Blackfriars - - - Mugwell Street Aldersgate Street - Near Barnard's Castle Little Old Bailey - Thames Street Old Bailey - Pie Corner - - - Hounsditch - - - Foster Lane - - Grub Street - - - Aldersgate Street - St. Peter's, Paul's Wharf Finsbury - - - Little St. Bartholomew's Doctors' Commons - Ivy Lane - - - Bennet's, Paul's Wharf - Little Britain - - - Red Cross Street - Ivy Lane - - - Smithfield - - 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 Not to print any seditious or unlicensed books, pamphlets, or pictures, nor suffer his presses to be used for any such purpose.,,,,,,,, 9,,, 9,,, 99,,,9,, 1, 99 P, 99 99 99,,,,,, 79 99 99 99t 99 99 99 )f )t Pt 1) ry )3 151 59 IP '? 3 I ) lp II )I P) 31 ). )I pi py py )I I$ P) I. 120. 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 I 2 M,, 99,I,. rr 99 b0 I i I I I 1649. List of Recognizances to the Council of State-cont. I I Date. Person bound Address. Sum. No. of Sum each. Condition. Reer ~~~~~~~~~~~Sureties. ~ence. 1649. Oct. 20,, 26, 27,, 29 P,,,,,, 31 P) 31 300 John, Field - - - Thomas Broad, printer Thomas Bucks,, John Buck Leonard Lichfield,, Henry Hall,, Edw. Lord Blayney Walter Breame - Rich. Royston - George Chambers and Wm. Hinsman, stationers. Andrew Wardrope's, stationer. City of York - - - Cambridge - - - Cambridge - - - Oxford - - - - Great Bartholomew's, Nov. 5 George Poole, pewterer - St. Ann's, Aldersgate 300 300 300 300 300 1,000 1,000 500 200 100 500 500 1,000 2,000 1,000 1,000 200 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ~3 300 300 300 300 300 300 1,000 1,000 500 100 50 Not to print any seditious or unlicensed books, pamphlets, or pictures, nor suffer his presses to be used for any such purpose.,, Appearance when required, and good behaviour. Appearance when required, and not to print or sell any unlicensed books or pamphlets in the meantime. Not to bind or sell books contrary to the Act against unlicensed and scandalous books and pamphlets, and for better regulating of printing. Appearance when required, and good behaviour. To appear when required, to answer as to breaking up Capt. Lumley Thelwall's troop. To deliver at Dublin 200 quarters of malt, transported from Bristol by Mr. Mead. To be of good behaviour - - - To deliver 1,000 quarters of malt at Parliamentary ports, in Ireland. To be of good behaviour - - - To pay over 5331. 18s. 6d. to Jonathan Butter, prisoner at Scilly, for freight of a ship for transporting soldiers to Ireland. To appear next Saturday before the Council, to answer for violating the Act regulating printing. I. 120. 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 01 C, 0,, 14,, 15,, 20,, 23 Dec. 1 Thomas Church - - Peter Wharton Lieut.-Col. Robert Clerke Anthony Tierens - Betton, co. Salop - IDublin - of Sligborne, Bishopric Durham. 2 2 2 1 Charles Collins Benjamin Butter, mariner Ipswich - 1,000 1,000 1,000 200 3 Adam Hare - Giles's, Cripplegate 1649. List of Recognizances to the Council of State-cont. Date. Person bound. Address. Sum. Suties Sum each. Condition.ence 1649. ~ ~ I. 120. Dec. 5 Sir Joseph Seymour, Knt. - - 1,000 2 500 Appearance when required, and good beha- 15 viour.,, 7 Francis Willoughby --- 1,00 - - Good behaviour 15,, 18 Henry Compton - -Brambletye, co. Sussex - 500 1 200 Not to return to England without leave - 16, 20 Robert Deakins - - Rudgerdine, co. Salop - 500 2 200 Appearance when required, as to breaking up 16 Capt. Lumley Thelwall's [or Capt. Saltonstall's] troop, and to be of good behaviour. [See p. 439.],, 26 Mathew Harrison - - Oxford - - - 200 2 100 Appearance when required, and good beha- 16 viour. 1650. Jan. 1 Tbos. Westcoate - - -- 100 1 50 To leave the city, and not return within 20 16 miles, and be of good behaviour.,, 7 Sir Geo. Villiers, Knt. - Westminster - - - 1,000 3 one 1,0() two 500 Feb. 8 Win. Saywell, draper, Michael in the Queen - 200 - For Rebecca Alleyne to go to Lowestoft co. 17 Wm. Fyn, leatherseller. 200 Suffolk, and not leave the limits wthout consent of Parliament.,,,, Thomas Lilly - - Dublin - - - - 200 2 100 Appearance when required,' and good beha- 17 viour.,,, John Clement - -- - 500 - For Thos. May to appear within two months, 17 to answer for an offence for which he was committed by the Governor of Weymouth, and to be of good behaviour.,, 14 Marcus Dormer - - Ross, co. Wexford - - 200 2 one 200 Appearance when required, and good beha- 17 one 00 required, and good beha-ur17,, 14 ~ Marcus Dortimer - - I Ross, co. Wexford - - 200 2 l {one 100 J viour. ~~~..., _.. W H H;0 1649. WARRANTS issued by the Council of State (C.O.S.), the Admiralty Committee (Adm. Corn.), Navy Commissioners, or Commissioners at sea, as follows: Date. From To Subject. References. I,. 1649. Feb. 22 -,, 23-,, 27 -Mar. 1 -,, 3 -,, 5,, 7 -,,,,,, 8 -,,,, -,, 9 -,,,, C.O.S. - Popham and Deane. C.O.S. - Keeper of St. James' Library. Sequestration Committee. Master of the Tower armoury. Ordnance officers Mr. Carter - [Serjeant Dendy] Ordnance officers - Navy Comrs. John Peirce - Keeper of the Gatehouse. Pass - - - Navy Comrs. Post warrant Hen. Sanders - - Adams of Chertsey. Ordnance officers - Mayor of Chester - Lieut.-Gen. of the ordnance at the Tower. To deliver to Sir Oliver Fleming two or three duplicate books, to be disposed as Council directs. To deliver the picture of Charles V. in York House Hall - - - - For 6 halberts, partizans, and bucklers taken from the Spaniard in 1588 - For 1 dozen great stone cannon bullets, out of use - - - - For three or four old statues, one being the King's half statue in arms - To apprehend Geo. Thomson for printing a disaffected paper - - - To apprehend Sir Rob. Stuart, who has escaped contrary to the order of the House For 2 guns for the Constant Warwick, in place of 2 sacker cutts of brass, belonging to the Earl of Warwick, removed. To order 30 elms to be felled in Eltham Park for navy use - - - To be captain of the Weymouth frigate - - - - To keep Thos. Cawton, clerk, in custody for treason against a late Act of Parliament For Arch. Campbell and 2 servants to go to France, and return with the Earl of Lorne, eldest son of the Marquis of Argyle, and his retinue. To order Admirals' flags, jacks, and ensigns of Mrs. Venner when required, after the pattern mentioned. For Capt. Dolphin to take up 20 good horses and guides from stage to stage, from Blackwall to Berwick, at the usual rates, for the Earl of Lothian, Sir John Chieslie, and Mr. Glendoning. To bring - Adams, of Chertsey, before Council, for cutting down the State's woods. To appear and answer for spoil in birch and other woods near Chertsey - To deliver guns and gunner's stores for the Dolphin, taken to serve the State in this summer's fleet. To put forward the assessing and collecting money for Ireland - - - For the owners of the James, of Hull, to purchase at the usual market of East Smithfield 8 pieces of cast-iron ordnance for her, in addition to 16 on board, on security of non-alienation. I. 62. 10 10 10 10 10 16 28 29 44 49 55 60 59, 61 63 64 65 69 70 I. 123. jVol. VI. 1 t 0 H, 0,, 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Subject. References. - Passes - - Pass -,, f,,),,,,,,,,,, 20 -,, 21 -,, 22 -,, 26 -,, 27 -, 29 -,...~9 Ordnance officers - John Sparrow Pass - - - Ordnance officers - Navy Comrs. Pass - - - - Holden - Mr. Hill [Col. Temple] - George Hocknell and Mr. Dewey, Sir Walter Earle's clerks. Navy Comrs. [Serjeant Dendy] Ordnance officers - For Rich. Halliwell and Ant. Kue to go to Holland about their merchandise For Elizabeth, wife of Rich. Frost, to go to Holland to her husband, with her child and two servants. For Wm. Garnet to go to Scotland, in the John of Kirkaldy or otherwise For gnns and gunners' stores for the Triumph, Andrew, and Victory - - To be collector for prize goods in place of John Hill - - - - For John Hind, Anne his wife, and five children to Holland - - - For John, son of John Hind, to Holland, he being too ill to journey at present For four pieces of ordnance and 12 muskets for the Mary of London - - For the Speedwell, of Southampton, to take eight pieces of ordnance For the Judith and Elizabeth, of London do. do - - To fell in Eltham Park 700 oaks, elms, and ashes, and in Waltham Park 600 oaks, for the Navy. For Sir George Melvin to go out of the land - - - - - For Lady Morgan to go with her servants, stuff, and one horse to her husband, Walter Strickland, M.P., Parliament agent to the United Provinces. To search for and seize any scandalous or unlicensed books, and bring them, their authors and printers before Council [for six weeks]. To forbear meddling with Mr. Sparrow in his office of collector for prize goods - To search the ship wherein Lady Lauderdale is sailing for Holland, to see that she carry away nothing prejudicial. To produce the survey of 1647, of brass and iron ordnance in the castles and forts of the kingdom. For Thomas Faithful to be cook on the Swiftsure - - - - For Edw. Hawthorne, late purser of the Convertine, put out by the revolters, to be purser of the Mere Honour, in place of Rob. Fowler, ejected for his share in the Kentish insurrection. To apprehend John Lilburne, [Wm.] Walwin, [Rich.] Overton, and Thomas Prince for high treason, as being the authors, framers, or publishers of " The second part of England's new chains discovered." For four old iron guns for the Increase Merchant, Capt. Robert Wilkinson For gunners' stores for the Lion and Garland - - - - - Do. for the St. George, Unicorn, and Rainbow - - - - I. 62. 72 72 72 76 91 90 90 101 105 110 116 120 120 113 120 I 16 17 17. 123. Vol. VI. } Adm. Com. C O.S. -,, } 24 H 3 _,3 I ~TJ 2t to w 25 25 124 132 132 132 27 27 27 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Mar. 29 - April 3 -,,..,, 4 -,, 5 -,, 6 -,, 9 - C.O.S. - Ordnance officers - Capt. Playford - Lieut.-Col. Farr - Deane and Blake. C.O.S. - Deane and Blake.,1 Ordnance officers - Navy Comrs. Ordnance officers - Pass - - [Serjeant Dendy] Navy Comrs. [Serjeant Dendy] [Kinnersley] - Geo. Corfield and Wm. Wright. Pass - - - [Navy Comrs.] - To deliver hatchets, pistols, &c. to ships of several rates, as requested by the generals at sea in their letter of March 29. [See p. 58, supra.] To seize - Utie, and all suspected persons found with him, and search his papers To repair to Sussex, and conduct the six companies of foot formerly belonging to Col. Livesey's regiment to Minehead, for transportation to Ireland. For two brass sackers for the Phoenix - - - - - - For Wm. Crispin, late purser on the Recovery, to be entered on the Truelove For John Lawrence to be purser of the Phcenix, in place of Phineas Pett, who has to attend on other employments. For John Chapman to be gunner of the Nonsuch, instead of John Plaice, who is disaffected. For gunners' stores for the Mary and the Assurance - - - For four iron guns for the Rebecca, hired by the State For Lord Forbes and family and retinue to the United Provinces, and to return For Mr. Leventhorpe to.. -.. - To search for- and seize all books concerning the life and death of the Earl of Cambridge, also called Duke or Marquis of Hamilton, and to apprehend the authors. For Wm. Brett to be boatswain of the Concord, with wages for himself and servant For Elias Mitchell, late boatswain of the Greyhound, recommended by the Merchant Commissioners for regulating the Navy, to be boatswain of the Henrietta Maria, now fitting out, Rich. Bennett being ejected by a late Act of Parliament. For Art. Pembroke to be carpenter of the Victory, vice Wm. Boarman ejected - For Clement Coxen tobe purser of the Tiger, in place of Rob. Kellum, suspended for neglect of duty. For John London to be boatswain of the Greyhound - - - - To search the trunks, &c. of Lieut.-Col. Lilburne, Wm. Walwin, Rich. Overton, and Thos. Prince, prisoners in the Tower, for books, papers, &c. Not to part with any of the wardrobe stuff without order - - - To search for and seize a scandalous pamphlet called "The English Soldiers' Standard," and the printers and publishers. For Mary Hancock for the United Provinces - - - - - To sell the Loyalty and Henrietta, reported unserviceable - - For Jeffry Daniel, recommended by the Admirals, to be gunner on the Defiance - To appraise the Clara and Concord, and deliver them to the master of attendance, to be fitted for service. I. 62. 132 143 146 I. 123. Vol. VI. 27 - 28 2 3 4 154 154 154 30 30 5 6 7 8 9 10 rg.. 158 159 159 161 1 V5 32 33 34 11 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. 0 s ~~ I Date. From To - Subject. References. I I I 1649. April 9-,, t,,,,,, 10 -,,,, -,,,, -,,,,11 -,,,, -,, 12,,,,,,,, -,,,, -,, 14,,,, -,, 16 I I I C.O.S., l I ), Deane and Blake.,, C.O.S. - Deane and Blake. C.O.S. - ft,,,1 -,, t, - [Ordnance officers] Collectors of Prize goods. Mayor and port officers of Bristol. George Corfield - Navy Comrs. Keeper of Peterhouse. Capt. Lumley Thelwell and Capt. Norwood. Navy Comrs. Pass - - - [Ordnance officers] [Ordnance officers] Pass - - - Navy Comrs. - Capt. Michael Bland Prize goods Comrs. Geo. Lewis and Jno. Arnott. I For four pieces of brass ordnance for the Dragon - - - - To appraise and deliver, on security to abide the sentence of the Adm. Cor. to Gates Naylor, and Edm. Empson, fishermen of Barking, their two vessels, rescued by Capt. Coppin from the Irish. To allow Lady Butler, and the women and children rescued at Bristol, shipped for Ireland but stayed, to pass. To arrest Wm. Larner in Bishopsgate Street, and seize all his books and papers For Thos. Stephens to be carpenter of the Concord For John King to be continued purser of the Mary Rose, though suspended by the late Lord Admiral, on account of the negligence of the deputy purser, Art. Doughton, as to the victualling. For Wm. Beck to be gunner of the Concord - To equip the Eagle, Scout, Samuel, Fly, and Spy, for Guernsey, with all expedition. To discharge Rich. Lovelace - - - - - To march with their troops of horse to Chester, for transportation to Ireland For Thos. Norris to be purser of the Concord For the French ambassador to ship his goods to France For two demi-culverins for the Dragon For guns, muskets, and gunners' stores for the Concord and Clear galliot - For Mrs. Oldsworth to go to her two brothers at Youghall, in Ireland For Mrs. Bettesworth to go to -- -.. For the Earl of Peterborough to come from Flanders, to prosecute his composition For Sir Jno. Howland to embark for the Spa, for the benefit of his health For Col. Christ. Potley to embark for Hamburg and Sweden, on business of the State. To equip the Eagle, Samuel, Fly, and Spy for Guernsey, with all possible expedition To search for seditious books and papers against the Government, and apprehend the parties. To sell by candle all prize goods and vessels ready for sale - - - To apprehend Saml. Shepheard, the author, and WVm. Wright, the printer, of the "Elencticus," and to seize all their books and papers, I. 62. 164 165 __ I. 123. 33 45 Vol. VI. 12 13 14 15 167 171 173 177 184 184 178 179 179 188 196 16 36 36 36 37 H 0o td CR CD I - 17 I - - I.6 - - I1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. ' Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. April 16 -,, 17 -,, 20 - 19 3197 I. 62. I. 123. 197 - C.O.S. - Deane and Blake. C.O.S. - I i~ I i,, 21 - 121-,, 23 -,, 24-,,,,-,, 25-,, 26 - Navy Comrs. Pass - - - [Serjeant Dendy][,, ]Navy Comrs. [Serjeant Dendy]Ordnance officers - Pass - - - [Ordnance officers] Late prize goods' collectors. Lieut. of the Tower Geo. Lewis and John Arnat. Thos. Simon, engra. ver of the Mint. Edward Ansley - Edward Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. Pass - - - Navy Comrs. Capt. Moysey To apprehend all suspected and disaffected persons in ships or about Gravesend, and to seize their books and papers. 15 of the 800 supernumerary mariners on disposal to be put on board the Concord, which is ordered 20 pieces of iron ordnance, and has but 65 men. For Col. Anth. Weldon, with his wife, maid, and two men, to embark for abroad - For Henry and Thos. Stradling, with their servants, to come to England from Munster, to prosecute their compositions. To apprehend John Creene, master of the hoy that carried the silver seized by Mr. Watkins, and bring his hoy from Gravesend to London. To apprehend Elias Clerke or Starke, waterman, and his man - - { To fit the Henrietta Maria for service - -.-.To apprehend Thos. Rider for transporting gold, and seize his papers - For gunner's stores for the Henrietta, appointed to guard the Medway - - For Dr. Isaac Dorislaus to embark for Holland, as resident there - - - Two guns, pistols, swords, pikes, and stores for the Spy - - For firelocks, pistols, swords, and gunner's stores for the Fly - - - To pay to the company of the Ann Percy their shares due on the prizes taken by them, according to the Adm. Comrs'. report on their petition. To hand over the Henrietta Maria prize to the Navy Comrs. - - To permit the Countess Dowager of Carlisle to take the air, and see her friends within the Tower, in his presence or that of his deputy. To arrest the authors and publishers of " Pragmaticus," "Man in the Moon," " Earl of Pembroke's Speeches," " Kingly Bed of Misery," and " Vindication of the late Lord Mayor." To provide some coining irons, as ordered by Parliament - - - - To be clerk in the Armoury at the Tower and East Greenwich, on his petition To arrest the master and mistress of the Greyhound Inn at Lavenham, in Suffolk, for assaulting some seamen, and abusing Parliament. For Major Knight to transport 20 bags of hops, and himself and two servants, to Munster. To order necessaries for bringing about the Swiftsure, which Capt. Guilson is to bring into the Thames. To search the chamber of John Dod, clerk, for papers and money, seize his horses, and bring his papers before Council. Vol. VI. 18 210 210 208 211 j 208 1 211J 214 225 229 230 231 2271 231 2271 233 1 236 38 39 40 40 40 40 t 0; 11 t ) I I i,, 27 -,, 28 -,, 80 - ~,, - 43 239 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c. —cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I I 1649. April 30 May 1 -,,,,,, 2 -,,,, -,, 3 -,, 4 -,, 5 -,,,,.,, 7 -,,.,,,,,,, 8 -,, 9 - C.O.S. - 5, Col. Popham C.O.S. - Deane and Blake. C.O.S. -,,,9 )f Captain of some northern guardship. License - Protection Governor of Portsmouth. John Stanley Pass - - - Navy Comrs. Pass - - Keeper of Northampton gaol. Capt. Edw. Sexby Thos. Simon, chief graver for the Mint. Protection - Capt. Moysey Capt. Anth. Stampe Pass - - - Serjeant Dendy - Pass - - To commit Dod and his associates to the keeper of the Peterhouse To convoy the Supply of Hull, now in the Thames, laden with ammunition, to the mouth of the Humber. For Thos. Anderson of Hull to go a fishing voyage, in the Rose of London, 35 tons. Against impress for the mariners of the Providence of Rye, carrying corn for the navy. To restore 10 of the guns taken out of the Swiftsure, she being ordered to Woolwich for repairs. To be purser of the Thomas - - - - - - For Foster Pleasance, servant to Lady Calvert, to Flushing or Ostend Edw. Vicars to be purser of the Unicorn, vice Edw. Marston, sick For Sir Walter Vane with his servants, beyond seas - - - - For Sir Rich. Wingfield and servants, beyond seas - - - - For John Freake, with sister and two servants, beyond seas - - - To furnish Sir Hardress Waller with 60 tons of timber, out of the New Forest, for repairs at Pendennis. To receive Valentine Stevens, Edw. Cunington, and John Ha, charged with mutiny and sedition. To go to Dover and arrest some persons coming over in the packet boat, and to seize their papers and bring them to Council. To receive Sir Joseph Seymour and Mr. Trelawney, taken at sea upon suspicion of going over to the enemy. To employ men needful for making stamps for the Mint - - - - For Major Samuel Kem to transact special business for the State, without interruption. To deliver to Col. Moore three horses and a mare, with the harness and arms, taken from John Dod. To march his company to Chester or Liverpool, for transportation to Derry For Isaac Marcombes, of Genoa, and Hen. Long, to France - - - To apprehend Stephen Sprat and - Watson, to answer informations against them. For Thos. Cheek, to the United Provinces - - - - - I. 62. 240 I. 123. 43 43 43 45 45 Vol. VI. 251 253 253 253 255 259 260 260 268 2641 268 269 269 272 274 19 Hjr H P12 20 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. May 9 -,, 1,-,,,,,, 12 -,,,, -,,,, -,,,, -,,, -,,,, - 1) P) C.O.S.,.,, 9f Pass - - - Capt. Badiley or the Commanderin-Chief in the Downs. Capt. Sharp, of the Star. Cols. Stubber and Phaire. Excise Commissioners. John Allen Treasurers-at-war Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. Pass - - Justices of Northamptonshire (?). Navy Comrs. - Surveyor of Ordnance. Prize collectors at Plymouth. For Mrs. Smith, beyond seas - - - - - - - For Mr. Gulson, beyond seas - - - - For Gilbert Cornelius, beyond seas - - - - - - To send a convoy for the Swifts re, from Portsmouth to the Downs, and thence to the Thames, so as she may be without danger of the enemy. To convoy the Supply of Hull to the Humber - - - - - To complete their regiments, and march to Chester or Liverpool, for transportation Ireland. To pay certain sums charged on the excise to the Navy Treasurers, for the use of the Navy. To bring the remains of Dr. Dorislaus to Worcester House, and after embalming, to lay them in state there. To give Wm. Hawkins a receipt dated 20 September last, for advance on the ordinance for Ireland of 15371. 19s. Od., value of cloth then provided by him, but the contract only now completed, owing to the interruption of affairs. To apprehend Geo. Alexander, Rob. Scotfield, Abr. Hemson, Philip and Barbara Frowd, Mich. Andrewes, and Rob. Brown, suspected of a design againstthe State, and seize their books and papers. To seize Lady Killigrew at the Savoy, suspected of holding intelligence with the enemy, and her letters, papers, and ciphers, and bring them before Council. To seize Rob. Walden on like suspicion, and all jewels, pearls, letters, papers, &c. in his custody. For Dr. Fuller to go beyond seas - - - - - - - For Sir Thos. Mackworth, Bart., Dorothy, his wife, Jane Luskin, Edm. Mason, Thos. Cupledike, and John Reed, with their servants and necessaries, to embark at Rye or Dover for Holland. To commit John Knight to Northampton gaol, for being in arms and dispersing scandalous papers. For Hen. Biggs to assist his father, Thos. Biggs, as surgeon in the yards at Deptford and Woolwich. To survey the castles and forts in the Isle of Wight, especially Sandown fort, and certify the cost of repairs. To join with John Maddock and John Page, in prizing the Guinea frigate I. 62. 274 274 274 290-1 291 292 I. 123. 45 46 Vol. VI. 21 298-9 0 CC H 22 23 294 294 295 299 297 47 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. I I: Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. May 14 -,, 15 -,, 16 -,,,, -,,,, - C.O.S. Lieutenant of the Tower, and keepers of 11 other prisons in and about London. Capt. Ed(w. Sexby Generals at Sea - I,,,, -,, 18 - p,,, -,, 19 -,, 21 -,, 22 -, 23 - Pass - - Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. Ordnance officers - Pass - - - Edw. Ansley, master armourer. To make a return of the names and quality of the prisoners committed to their custody by Parliament, with the cause of committal. To go to the foreign post, seize the letters of persons suspected of holding correspondence with the enemy, and bring them to the C.O.S. To permit Rich. Bradshaw, merchant of Chester, to go to Munster, to redeem his ship and goods, and to furnish him with a convoy. For Mr. Trelawny, on recognizance not to prejudice the State - - - For Anne Thompson and her three children to Holland, to her husband - To arrest certain persons acting as agents, factors, &c., for Chas. Stuart, the late King's eldest son. To allow the owners of the Endeavour, of Newland, to purchase six guns out of the founders' stores at East Smithfield, on security of non-alienation. For Chas. Calthrop to Antwerp - - - - - - To search for and seize the rich arms of the late king, wherever concealed, and all tools and implements of the master armourer in the workhouse at Greenwich. To admit Edw. Ansley into the place of master workman at Greenwich, and to deliver to him all the tools, &c. To enter Sir Jno. Steventon as clerk of the check at Portsmouth, for one year, in place of his father, lately deceased. To deliver 12 mounted brass guns, not belonging to ships, to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge, for fortifying Berwick and Newcastle. To march his regiment from Kent to Chester, for transportation to Ireland To arrest Jno. and Eliz. Rowland, Susanna Moss, Robt. Walsam, and Rich. Whitehall, for passing counterfeit coin., For Sir WVm. Bradshaw and servant to the Spa - - - To remove the various families in Whitehall, so that the rooms may be fitted up for the Council of State. To apprehend persons engaged in the late rebellion, who have now fled from the Lord General, to suppress meetings for rebellion, and bring those who assemble before the Council. To convey Marcellus Rivers, now in his custody, to the Peterhouse, to be kept in safe custody. I. 62. 3001 305 J 306 309 310 312 314 I. 123. Vol. VI. 47 - Navy Comrs. Ordnance officers - Col. Stubber Rich. Afflett and Wm. Rickes, deputies to the Serjeant-at-arms. Pass - - - Edw. Dendy, Serjeant-at-arms. [,,,, - Marshal General of the Army. 323 325 326 327 337 338 341 341 342 343 350 48 24 25 26 ar H H t3 3 — ^d w O0 CO CO 1649. - Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I I 1649. May 23 -,,,, -,, 24 -,,,, 28 -,) 7, -,, 29 -,,,,,, 30 -,, 31 - C.O.S. Keeper of the Peterhouse. Lieut. of the Tower Mr. Collins - - Ordnance officers of the Tower. Pass - - - Searchers at Gravesend. Navy Comrs. - Pass - - - [Serjeant Dendy] 9, Pass - - - Searchers at Gravesend, and governor of Tilbury Fort. Keeper of the Gatehouse. - Clements - Win. Moulins, comptroller of the artillery train for the city. - Jones - - [Searchers at Gravesend.]...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ )7 - I To receive Marcellus Rivers, for holding correspondence with the enemy - To convey Walter Breame to the Tower, and deliver him to the Lieutenant To receive the above, for holding correspondence with the enemy, and being privy to the death of Dr. Dorislaus. To prohibit the felling of timber in Theobalds' Park, without special order To remove the families residing at Whitehall, the public rooms being now ready for the sittings of the Council. To allow 20 timber trees for repair of Windsor bridge - - - To allow the owners of the Champion, of London, to purchase 16 pieces of castiron ordnance, on condition of non-alienation. The like for the owners of the Iceland frigate, of London - - - - For guns, &c. for the Warspite, the commander to indent for them For Thos. Westhrow for Flanders - - - - - - To search a Dutch ship in the Thames, for money and prohibited goods, seize the same, and stay the ship till further orders. To take possession of the slaughter-house in East Smithfield, for the State, Mr. Bence and others to withdraw therefrom. For Zachary Bostock, from Bristol -.. - - To apprehend the author of a pamphlet called " Elencticus" - - - To apprehend Sir Bernard Gascoigne, for endeavouring to stir up commotions For Hen. Hall and Thos. Water - - - - - To remove the embargo on the ships in the Thames, except the one in which money was found, 60 others, English and foreign being stayed, interrupting trade, and endangering an embargo on English ships abroad. To receive -- Prior, for endeavouring to raise a tumult in the city of London, on the proclamation of an Act of Parliament. To take into custody the late King's statue, now at Greenwich, to be disposed of with his goods. To deliver to Edw. Tomlins, comptroller of the artillery train, all the tents and appurtenances in his custody belonging to the State. To deliver the marble statue of the late King at Greenwich, to Mr. Clements To take off the embargo on the Dutch ship, carrying coin out of the realm I. 62. 350 350 344 351 351 352 348 363 362 I. 123. } 49 49 52 55 368 369 370 373 375 376 373 381 374 1 381J 382 27 Vol. VI. 0 c) 0 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. Dat~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Rfrnes.! rmT..... 1649. May 31 - June 1 - 2 -,,,, -. ~ ),,,, -,, 6 - 6 -,, 8,,,, - _,,,.99. C.O.S.,7,,,,,, - Serjeant Dendy - Pass - - Major Henn- - Major Henn- - Inhabitants of the victualling office, Tower Hill. Pass - - - Ralph Browne and Ambrose Tooth. License - - Clement Kinnersley, yeoman of the wardrobe. [Serjeant Dendy?] To apprehend John Lee, on suspicion of holding intelligence with the enemy For Wm. Lowther, of Rotterdam, merchant, with his wife, a man, and a maid, to Rotterdam For four horses to Holland, on Mr. Strickland's account - - - - For Mr. Jones to Holland, on taking the engagement - - To attend the Council, to answer the complaint of the inhabitants of Bray, county Berks. To remove, the house being required for the Navy Comrs. _ - For Hen. Finch, for France -. - To view all charcoal magazines belonging to the commonwealth, and report thereon For Capt. Tighe to raise, arm, and transport 120 men at his own charge, to be of Col. Arthur Culme's regiment, in Leinster. To receive all wardrobe stuff from the various officers at Whitehall, St. James's, and other places. To go to St. Alban's and apprehend Thos. Dalton, Wm. Hensman, Ralph Polland, jun., John Cooper, jun., Edw. Thomas, Thos. Redding, and Andrew Whelpley, for miscarriage against Dr. King, and for endeavouring to excite Major Pinchon's soldiers to mutiny. To stay, by the Marshal of the Admiralty, 20 Dutch vessels useful to carry troops to Ireland, and contract with them on reasonable terms. For the James of London, laden with wheat and rye for Dublin - - - For the Elizabeth of Yarmouth, laden with wheat for Ireland, and powder, match, and bullet for Chester garrison. For the Constant of Yarmouth, with wheat for Chester garrison - - - To go to Bedfond, co. Middlesex, and apprehend- Binx, Minister, and Jno. Studman, collector, for slighting the warrant and authority of the C.O.S. To Mr. Storey, for his grandchild Starkey, to France, to learn the language For Mr. Fitzgerald - - - - - - To stay all letters brought to the post, directed a Mons. de la Caille, Merchand Francois, demeurant a la Haye, and bring them to the C.O.S. To apprehend Wm. Small, for holding correspondence with the enemy, and to seize his books and papers, money, plate, goods, &c. To stay any who have been in arms against Parliament from going over to Ireland I. 62. 387 388 389 390 391 396 402 403 404 404 408 407 407 407 408 410 410 414 415 417 I. 123. Vol. VI. 28 WI H H t t rj edl - Navy Comrs. 29 - Pass -,, ~,,,,,, Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. Pass - - -,, - _ = Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. Col. Moore - - 30 at CO OK I I I II I I I 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. June 9 - pp 11 - pp$ pp -,, 12 -,, 13 - pp pp -,, 15 - pp pp pp pp - It,, pp pp - pp p ~~?> C.O.S. Y) )p Capt. Jno. Cross and Ensign Wm. Baker. Capt. Wm. Knipe and six others of Lancashire. Mr. Collins e - Ordnance officers - Keeper of the Peterhouse. [Officers of Customs] Pass - - - Thomas Simson, gunner's mate. Keepersof the stores at Stafford. Mr. Cobham, gentleman of the ordnance. Governor of Hull - Keeper of the stores in Clifford's Tower, York. Thomas Nash, wheeler of the train of artillery. Evan Lloyd, sheriff of co. Montgomery, Col. Hugh Price, Capt. Rich. Price, and Rich. Griffith. To apprehend Wm. Lucas, and bring him before Council, for speaking very dangerous words against the Parliament. To dismantle aud demolish Lancaster Castle, so as to unfit it for a garrison leaving enough for the courts of justice and the county gaol, and to dispose of the materials, paying the workmen therefrom, and accounting for the balance. To permit some hornbeam and other timber, value 1001., to be removed from Theobalds' Park, but no more timber to be cut, nor any bricks or materials of the walls removed. For the owners of the Ann Speedwell to purchase 10 pieces of ordnance, on security of non-alienation. To receive Capt. Alleyne, the pirate, committed for levying war against the commonwealth. To allow the E. of Pembroke to transport two geldings to France, in exchange for a Barbary stallion. For Edw. Walgrave for the Spa, with two servants, on taking the test - - To go to Stafford and receive certain arms for Ireland, and convey them to Chester to Mr. Walley. To deliver to Thomas Simison all the arms and ammunition in their custody To go to Kingston-upon-Hull and York, and receive from the keepers of the magazines and stores certain arms and ammunition, and appoint a convoy for them to Dublin, for the forces in Leinster. To deliver the arms and ammunition aforesaid to Cobham - - - - To the like effect - - - - - - - - - To go to Gloucester, and view the wheels and carriages of three guns, and see them repaired and transported to Bristol, for Ireland, with all the shells and great shot fit for them. To demolish totally Montgomery castle, improving the materials, and keeping an account thereof, to defray the charges of demolishing, and pay the damages of Lord Herbert. I. 62. 419 410, 420-1 423-4 426 428 430 436 436 436 I. 123. } Vol. V1. 60 CA CO 0 t 2 H 0 438 438 VPp PP,f 438 439 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. I. 62. I. 12. Vol. VI. June 15 - C.O.S. - Capt. Tomlins, To get the cannon sent last year into Kent, for reducing the castles in the Downs, 439 - - comptroller of returned, and forwarded to Ireland. the train.,,,, -,, -,,,, To transport certain guns, arms, and other appurtenances, from Windsor to the 440 - ships in the Thames bound for Dublin.,,,, - Hen. Tiddiman - To be serjeant of the Admiralty of the Cinque Ports, appointing assistants, for - 61 whom he is to be responsible.,, 16 - Mr. Aldridge - To have the beeches and oaks in Windsor Forest fit only for firewood cut and sold, 443 - - to the use of the State.,,,, -, - Pass * - For two servants of the Princess Elizabeth beyond sea, on taking the test - 443 -,, 18 -,, - - - - For Walter James, to France - - -. 446 -, -,, - Edw. Dendy, ser- To apprehend Thos. Verney to answer to informations _ - - 448 - 31 jeant-at-arms. ~ ~,,,, -,,, - To apprehend Marchmont Needham, author of "Pragmaticus," and other libels, 449 - - and seize his books and papers.,, -,, - Thos. Fowle, agent To summon the collectors for Berks to bring in money levied for Ireland, and 449 - for Berkshire for report the nature and quality of their neglect. bringing in the 20,0001. a month for Ireland.,, 19 -, - Navy Comrs. - To prepare victuals for 540 men for three months for the Unicorn and George, and 446 65 32 send the ships at once to sea.,,,, -,, - Ordnance officers - For guns, powder, &c. for the said ships - - - - - - 65 -,,,, -,, - Pass - - - For the Countess of Cork and family from Ireland to England - - - 450 - -,,,, - [Officers of Customs] For the Earl of Warwick to transport two geldings to France, in exchange for a 451 Barbary.,, 20 - - Pass - - - For Mr. Blunt, of Mapledurham, co. Oxon, Wm. Spencer, and a servant, and Wm. 453 - Dormer, of Templeston, co. Bucks.,, 21 -,, -,, - For Peregrine and Rich. Bertie and two servants - - - " -457 -, -,, - - - For Anne, wife of Lieut.-Col. Piggott, with two servants andnecessaries, to Munster 457 - -,, -,, - - - For Susan Worth and servant to Munster, to fetch over her children - - 457 - -,,,, -,, - - - For the wife of Capt. Williams, with a servant, &c., to go to her husband at Cape 458 - Clear.,.,*,, -,, - For Lady Willoughby, children and servants to Holland; the engagement to be 458 signed by her and sent to the Secretary.,,,, -,, - - - For John Holden and his man, Wm. Mordaunt, to Holland - - 458,,,, -,, - Ordnance officers - For the owners of the Industry, a new ship built by Peter Pett, to buy 24 pieces 66 - of iron ordnance. GO *-3 tri2 H H ti Wd (n C0 CO ^T 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 9. I _ t a I I 1649. Tune 22 -,, f9 Col. Popham C.O.S. - 25 -25 - 26 - Capt. Wm. Coppin, of the Elizabeth. Navy Comrs. Pass - - Keeper of Peterhouse. Keeper of the Gatehouse. Masters of 12 transport ships imprested for Ireland. Lieut.-Col. Phane Beacher and Rich. Freeman. Wm. Taylor, - Jordan, and other officers at Bristol. Navy Comrs. Keeper of the Marshalsea. Ordnance officers - Collectors for prize goods. Navy Comrs. Philip Goose Ordnance officers - Navy Comrs. - Ordnance officers - I To convoy 10 vessels with corn, &c., from the Thames to the Humber - To victual and fit out the Elizabeth prize for surprising small pickeroons that lurk among the sands northward, and damage trading vessels; Rich. Stanes to be commander; the ordnance officers to put two guns sackers on board. For Hen. Warnford, for self and servant to the Low Countries - - To discharge Dod and his associates, or otherwise dispose of them as the Attorney General directs. To receive [Wm.] Small for holding correspondence with the enemy - - To fall into the Downs, and thence with convoy to sail to Milford Haven, and receive orders from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To go to Gravesend, and dispatch the before-mentioned transport ships on their voyage. To discharge the ship and goods of Rich. Bradshaw, going to Munster by license of Council, to redeem a ship taken by the Irish. For Art. Odway, purser of the Cignet, which is now laid aside, to be purser of the Unicorn. To receive Nehemiah Collins and Chas. Pulleyne for piracy - - - For arms, gunners' stores, &c., for the Weymouth pink and Minion frigate, designed for the summer guard. For like stores for the Hart frigate - - - - - To appraise the Hart frigate, lately taken, and now to be set forth speedily for service of the State. To appoint Stephen Pindar gunner, Rob. Braley boatswain, and Hen. Browne cook, of the Hart frigate. To appoint Sam. Jennings carpenter, and Lewis Walter purser, of the same To be captain of the Hart frigate - - --- For ammunition, &c., for the Elizabeth prize; some guns to be changed and others repaired - - - - - - - - - For Thos. Perkins to be boatswain on the Elizabeth - - - For John Cox to be her gunner - - - To indent with Cox for gunner's stores for four months - - - - I. 62. 463 464 469 469 470 470-1 467 1 474J 475 I. 123. 69 34 Vol. VI. 33 t 0 PJ H I,I.,, Popham C.O.S. 27 - 27 -,,..,,,,,,,,,,,, - I~) I,,,, Popham..,,,, C.O.S. - Col. Popham f),~ 70 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 35-37 38 39 - I I 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. I. 62. I. 123. Vol. VI. June 27 - C.O.S. - Francis Smith - To contract for 200,000 lbs. of biscuit baked for six months, and ship it for 477 - - Dublin.,,, -,, - Gualter Frost, junr. To receive accounts from the Treasurers of Deans and Chapters' lands, Goldsmiths' 478 - - Hall, and Excise, twice a week, and report them to Council.,,,, - |,, - Commander of the To convoy ships with forces for Ireland to the Downs - - - - 479 - Minion.,, 28 - Col. Popham Wm. Shakerley - To be master of the Hart - - - - - - - - - 74 - | ~,- |,, - Capt. Goose - To impress seamen needful for the Hart, but not out of outward bound ships - - 75 -,, 29 -,, - Ordnance officers - To indent with Stephen Pindar, gunner, for ordnance stores for the Hart prize for - 76 - four months.,,,, -,, - John Tuckerman - To be master of the Dragon - - - - - - - - 77 -,,- ~,, - [Ordnance officers] To supply Lieut. Saml. Hart with 20 cases of pistols and holsters, and 10 carbines 488 - - for Ireland.,,,-,, - Keeper of Maryle- To put to grass certain horses bought by Capt. Tomlins for Ireland - - 488 - - bone Park.,,,, -,, - Capt. Edw. Tomlins, To put the horses purchased by him for the train for Ireland to grass in Maryle- 489 - - Comptroller of bone Park, till Monday week. the artillery train for Ireland.,, 30 -,, - Governor of Liver- To send 47 beeves, now powdered up at Liverpool, and 3,000 lbs. of cheese to 492 - - pool Castle. Dublin.,,,, -,, - Pass - - - For Lady Kensington, with three servants, to go to her husband in Holland - 490 - -,,, -,, - Rich. Stayner - To command the Elizabeth prize, now a State's ship - - - - - 78 - -,, -, -Capt. John Pierce - To convoy to Rotterdam the two vessels committed to him by Capt. Harrison - - 78 ofthe Weymouth. July 3 - C.O.S. - [Ordnance officers] To supply the Falcon with gunner's stores for three months, the commanders to - 79 account for former and present supplies.,a a, -, - John Jackson - To be treasurer for the 150,0001. to be advanced under an Act of Parliament of 499 1 29 June 1649, with a gratuity according to his receipts - - - 500 f -, -, - Cols. Popham, To permit the Free Trade, of London, with salt, flower, &c. to sail for London- 501 - - Blake, and derry. Deane. -, -,, - [SerjeantDendy] - To apprehend Jno. Broughton, of Wapping, for persuading the master of Mar- 501-2 _ garet's Joy not to serve the commonwealth, and employing the ship himself. a 4 -. - Samuel Lawes - To test all swords bought for Ireland, and reject those unfit - - - 505 - -,,,,, - Wm. Dobbins - To receive into his custody all arms approved of by the Council - - - 506 - H CI 03 CO tCd 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 14.I.6.. 1649. July 4 -,, 6 -,,,, -,,, -,, 8 -,, 9 -,,,, -,, 10 - C.O.S. Marshall of the city 'of London. Ordnance officers - Col. Thos. Pride, Col. Potter, Commissary Yarrow, and Capt. Rich. Moss. [Ordnance] officers, Tower. Edw. Dendy, Serjeant-at-arms. Wm. Dobbins - Ordnance officers - 9, Edw. Dendy - Ensign Geo. Lyon Navy Comrs. - Rich. Stayner, commander of the Elizabeth. Navy Comrs. - Seamen, watermen, and porters lading ships with provisions for Ireland. To apprehend Abraham Dawes, Abraham Haines, and - Hall, and bring them before a justice of peace. To furnish Roger Carlisle, Jno. Silk, Thos. Skinner, and Oliver Williams with sufficient powder and bullet to test arms contracted for by the Irish Committee. To choose and settle for the price of certain horses for the service of Ireland, and deliver them to officers appointed by the Lord Lieutenant. To deliver to Capt. Edw. Tomlins 379 cannon, 826 culverins, 788 sackers, with ammunition, &c. mentioned for Ireland. To search the rooms and boxes of Lieut.-Col. Lilburne, Wm. Walwyn, Thos. Prince, and Rich. Overton, prisoners in the Tower, for scandalous and seditious books, papers, and writings. To ship arms and other goods of the old Irish stores in his custody, upon the Mary of London, for Dublin. To deliver to Capt. Edw. Tomlins certain cannon, bullets, shells, and cordage mentioned for Ireland. To deliver to Capt. Edw. Tomlins 1,600 backs, breasts, and potts, and 1,600 muskets for Ireland. To apprehend Edw. Ireland and Abraham Cole, for treasonable and seditious carriage against the commonwealth. To raise recruits by beat of drum, for completing Capt. Anth. Stamp's company for Ireland, to be shipped by Mr. Walley for Derry. For John Basill to be gunner of the Paradox, lately taken from the enemy To sail for the Downs, and receive orders from Col. Popham, general of the fleet - To fit the Jermyn frigate, late the Adventure, taken by Capt. Peacock, with provisions, &c. for three months' service in the North parts. To work to-morrow, Wednesday the 11th, although it is a fast day, as a matter of necessity. I. 62. 506 506 507 508 510 512 513 513 513 516 511 516J 518 I. 123. Vol. VI. 0 a CO B 40 Blake C.O.S. 82 41 42 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. I Date. From To Subject. References. I I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1649. July 10 -,, 12 - C.O.S.,,,). -,f - J,, 13 - [Serjeant Dendy] Thomas Hartwell, quartermaster. Lieut.-Col.Jo.Jackson, and Capt. Rich. Harding. Justices of peace, mayors, &c. - Cordwell - - Joachim Haynes - Navy Comrs. - [Thos. Scott] Edw. Dendy - if,, ff To summon Hartwell to give an account of horses trusted to him for Ireland To deliver up the horses in his possession for Ireland to Capt. Edw. Tomlins, comptroller of the train, he, Hartwell, having deserted the service. To apprehend Hen. Hastings, alias Lord Loughborough, and bring him before Council. To apprehend all soldiers who may desert or embezzle their arms, &c., when marching to the waterside for transportation to Ireland. To permit William Yarvell, carriage master, to put all the horses provided for Ireland, which cannot be accommodated in Marylebone Park, into Hyde Park, to graze. To deliver 600 barrels of powder into the Tower, at 31. 12s. a barrel - - To go and consult with the governor and officers at Yarmouth, as to erecting a fort there for 200 men. To sell the Hunter dogger boat by auction, and pay Rowland Follandsby 201. thereout, for taking the Endeavour ketch. To examine all letters at the Post Office which he thinks may contain anything prejudicial to the commonwealth. To apprehend Francis Heldersham and Martha Harrison, for printing and publishing a seditious libel called " Pragmaticus." To remove all families from Whitehall, and if they go not out by Wednesday, to use force. To receive 600 barrels of powder from Mr. Cordwell, at 31. 12s. per barrel, and give him certificates for each 200 barrels. For the wife of Sir Wm. Widdrington to go beyond sea - - - - To give notice to the inhabitants of Whitehall, not being officers or soldiers, to move out by Saturday next, or he will eject them by force - - - To make proof of all arms brought to Wm. Dobbins for Ireland, and suffer none to pass which will not bear the usual English proof. To deliver the London of Flushing to Capt. Rob. Norwood, on payment of 4421. 7s., her appraised value. To be master of the Unicorn - - - - - - - To be master of the St. George - - - - To be captain of the Jermyn. —.- - To apprehend John Hicks, John Joicelyn, Thos. Gibbs, and Capt. Cotterell, for having imprisoned men in Berkshire, on pretence of a Council warrant. For two nags to Holland, for Mr. Strickland, resident there - - - I. 62. 517 521 521 522 523 520 528 528 529 530 527 539 537 542 542 I. 123. Vol. VI. 43 2 H H;P 3 01,, 18 -,, 20 - $, )) - - ~) I,, - Ordnance officers -,, Pass - - -,, - Edw. Dendy -, - Winm. Burton, gunsmith.,, - Collectors for prize goods. Col. Popham Rob. Constable - - John Gilson - - - John Seaman - C.O.S. - [Serjeant Dendy] - - Pass - - - 44 83 84 84 85 546 546 OA kl^ 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I 1649. July 21 -,, 23 -,,,,,, 24 -,, 26 -,, 27 -,,,, -,, 28 -,,,.,, 30 -,,,, -,, 31 -Aug. I - C.O.S.,,,~ Officers for navy stores. [Shipmasters] Mr. Walley Theodore Jennings and Edw. Freeman, messengers. Capt. John Seaman [Serjeant's men] - Treasurers-at-war - Pass - - - John Hooke, keeper of the tennis court, St. James's. Pass - - - [Ordnance officers] Keeper of Newgate Maj or Hawksworth, Gov. of Warwick Castle. Edw. Dendy -Whetstone, postmaster of Canterbury. Capt. Ambrose Tooth. Danl. Willubson, master of the Peter of Middleburg. To deliver to Wm. Dobbins some tackle, gye, blocks, &c., for Ireland, on particulars from the Irish Committee. To ship some cannon at the Tower Wharf for Ireland - - - - To pay to Lieut.-Col. Raymond, for every soldier he brings to the water side, 10s. if armed with a firelock, 8s. if with a matchlock, and 5s. if with a sword. To request the masters and commanders of ships now in the Thames with provisions for Ireland, to sail to Col. Popham in the Downs, where they shall have convoy for Milford Haven. To press men needful for the Jermyn, but not from outward bound ships - To take Hicks and his fellows before William Hide of Hurst, Wm. Barker of Sunning, and Mr. Tromball of East Hamsted, justices of the peace, for examination, &c., as to imprisoning a person not named. To provide, at the usual rates, carriages for the money to be sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. For Gilbert Gerard, to go beyond sea.. - - - - To deliver up the key of the court to Col. Thos. Pride, to enable him to quarter his soldiers there. For Lord Castleton, from Dover to Lincolnshire - - - - To allow the St. Lucar merchant ship of London to purchase 20 pieces of cast iron ordnance, on security of non-alienation. To receive Geo. Clarke and Jas. Mildmay, committed for treason - - To receive Col. Eyres, for levying war against the commonwealth To apprehend -- Bourke for corresponding with the enemy - - - To apprehend - Henneage, on suspicion of treason - - - - To attend the Council as to the loss of, or making away with a letter from Col. Popham to the C.O.S. To convoy some charcoal from Theobalds, Hampton Court, and Greenwich, to Whitehall, for the use of the Council. To sail to the Downs and receive convoy, and then go to Milford Haven and Dublin I. 62. 548 550 550 549 556 546 560 565 565 563 568 I. 123. 85 Vol. VI. 0: C) 88 574 575 577 578 580-1 585 585 45 46 ^,., - 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c. —cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Aug. 3;,.. - Popham,,? [Ordnance officers] Navy Comrs. - Ordnance officers - [Serjeant Dendy] - C.O.S. - I Ordnance officers -,, 4 4-,, 6 -,, 6 -,,, -,, 8, - 8-,, 9-,, 10 -, 13 -,,. - Col. E. Popham.,, C.O.S. Col. E. Popham. Pass - - [Ordnance officers] [Serjeant Dendy] Pass John Harris and Edw. Mawditt. Robt. Denis and Wm. Tatnall. [Ordnance officers] Pass - - Solomon Smith, Serjeant of the Admiralty. Ordnance officers - Capt. Denis, of the St. George, and Capt. Harris, of the Unicorn. For gunner's stores for three months, for the Jermyn - - - - To enter Chas. Hadsall as gunner on the Jermyn - - - To enter -- purser; Thos. Whynnard, cook, and John Regle, boatswain of the Jermyn. To enter Rich. White or John Gillett, carpenter of the Jermyn - - - To indent with Hadsall for gunner's stores - - - - - To apprehend Major Boswell and Mr. Harrington, who are coming to England from Prince Charles, on designs destructive of peace, bring them before Council, not allowing them to speak with any, and seize their papers and letters. To deliver six iron guns and carriages, now on Tower wharf, to Wm. Gilbert, master of the John, of London, and take security for their re-delivery, on his return from Ireland. For John Wentworth, for self and servant, to France - - - - For Lord and Lady Chandos, beyond seas - - - - To allow the Lady of London to buy 24 pieces of ordnance - - - To contract for four demi-culverin carriages, 16 sacker carriages, a mortar piece carriage, 30 waggons, and 10 tumbrils. To apprehend Mr. Sharrow and other gentlemen at or near Gravesend, going to the Prince without passes. For Sir Thos. Lunsford, his wife, and children, to Virginia - - - For Augusta Jackson, her two sons, John and Andrew, and her maid, Joan Collins, beyond sea. To be captain and lieutenant of the Unicorn - - - - To be captain and lieutenant of the St. George - - - - - To allow the owners of the Katherine of London to purchase 10 pieces of cast iron ordnance. For Sir Hen. Wood, to France - - - - - - To impress a ship of 250 tons, to carry corn to Ireland - - - To supply the Jermyn frigate with gunner's stores, &c. for three months, for the summer's expedition. To press mariners for whom they will be responsible, to complete their crews, but not from outward bound ships; also to sail for the Downs when their crews are complete. I. 62. 591 I. 123. 90 90 90 90 90 Vol. VI. 47 48 594 594 603 599 601 601 91 WA 1-3 ip w 592 92, 93 92, 93 94 611 615 623 95 CO 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I 1649. Aug. 14 -,, 15 -,, 17 -,, 18 -,,,, -,,,, -,,,, -,, 20 -,,, -,, 21 -. -,,,,-,,,, "',, 23 -It)~ ~) C.O.S. 5, I Pass - - - Ordnance officers - Edward Dendy, Serjeant-at-arms. [Ordnance officers] Residents in Whitehall, not members of the Council. Thomas Swallow - Pass - - - Search warrant - Henry Symball, keeper of Peter House. Edward Dendy - Keeper of Newgate Pass - - Mayor of Guildford Rich. Dike, keeper of Newgate. Walter Walker, LL.D. [Rich.] Pight, clerk of the irons in the Mint. For John Hind, for Holland; new pass to be given - - - To deliver three barrels of powder to the Lieutenant of the Tower, to celebrate the funeral of Dr. Isaac Dorislaus. To apprehend John Taylor, commonly called the Water Poet, for keeping up a correspondence with the enemy, and seize his books and papers. For gunner's stores for the Warwick for three months, taking account how the former were spent. To move out on or before next Friday, except soldiers quartered in and about Scotland Yard, to guard Parliament and Council. To deliver the rooms formerly occupied by the clerk of the irons in the Mint at the Tower, to Rich. Pight, his successor. For Wm. Pike to France - - - - - - - - For scandalous books, and pamphlets in a certain place, now ready to come forth - To search for and apprehend Capt. Thos. Alleyn, Jno. Randolph, Edw. Ireland, escaped from Peterhouse; also Capt. Samuel, Dr. Wilson, alias Heaton, and Mrs. Alleyn, for aiding them therein; also to receive into custody Capt. Alleyn's children and maid, and seize all Capt. Alleyn's goods, on board-Maye's ship of Yarmouth, lying at Billingsgate quay. To apprehend Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, for publishing a scandalous book entitled, "An impeachment against Lieut.-General Cromwell, and his son-in-law, Hen. Ireton," and to seize all his books and papers. To receive Lieut.-Col. Clerke, Major Wright, and Capt. Westcoat, for levying war against the commonwealth. For -- Heath to France - - - - - - - To proclaim the Act for abolishing kingship, in such places as the people may best take notice. To receive Lieut. Robert Gage, Robert Wood, pilot, and Robert Parker, taken in a man-of-war, committed for levying war against the commonwealth. To be judge of the Admiralty of the Cinque Ports for three months, determining old cases, but not admitting new ones. To view the irons in the possession of Mr. Swallow, late clerk of the Mint, breaking open the doors and seizing them, in case of his disobedience. I. 62. 625 629 630 I. 123. Vol. VI. 49 50 97 641-2 643 I. 63. 2 3 3 7 7 6 6 4, 7 12 13 0 CI) H C) < I 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. Co On 0 ~ 1649. Aug. 24 -,, 25 -,, 27 -, 30 - C.O.S.,) Keeper of Newgate Peter Seale, junr., of Southampton, merchant.. Ordnance officers - Keeper of Newgate Theodore Jennings and Rich. Freeman. Capt. Jno. Campbell. William Dakins - John Hodges, Rich. Rowe, and Rich. Ashcroft. Dr. Hynton [Serjeant Dendy] - Customs' officers - Col. Thos. Pride - Ordnance officers - Serjeant Dendy - Master and wardens of the Stationers' Co., and Dendy. Keeper of Newgate Keeper of the Clink [Ordnance officers] To discharge Mr. Collins, so as to enable him to go to Jersey on parole, to perfect his exchange. To appear before Council on Saturday, to answer objections against him - To supply six barrels of powder for firing the guns on Wednesday next, being thanksgiving day. To deliver Mildmay, crier of Gravesend, to Theodore Jennings, messenger, to be taken to the justices of peace of Kent. To go to Newgate, and receive Mildmay, and deliver him to Col. Blount, Col. Twisleton, and Mr. Woodcot. To march with his troop of 40 horse to Chester or Liverpool, paying his quarters by the way, and embark for Dublin. To apprehend Thos. Row and Mathew Connisby, for keeping intelligence with the enemy, and seize their books and papers. To apprehend Wm. King, clothworker, and Anth. Ireland, merchant, and search the house of John Aiscue of Woolchurch, merchant, for an engine for coining gold and silver, as also for a " fat of Irish skeynes." To appear and be examined before Council this afternoon - - - To search the house of - Shepheard, a tailor in Whitefriars, for a cabinet belonging to Jno. Heath, or some other of the sons of Sir Robert Heath, deceased, in custody of Mrs. Shepheard, and bring it to the Council. To permit Jno. Roswell, master of the Mary of Poole, to convey 42 barrels of powder, some match, shot, &c., to the Governor of Weymouth, for use of the garrison. To collect all the keys leading into St. James's Park, and nail up the doors and gates, especially those at Spring Gardens. To supply the Daylight of Milton ketch, about to be employed for the Customs, with guns and ammunition. To apprehend Sir John Winter, according to an order of Parliament - - To seize all seditious books and pamphlets they can find, and apprehend the printers To remove - Budd, prisoner in Newgate, to the Clink - - - - To receive Budd as prisoner - - - - - - - To allow the Supply, of London, to buy two pieces of cast-iron ordnance - I. 63. 16 20 17 20 20 25 25 27 30 30 31 33 32 34 34 34 I. 123. Vol. VI. GO 02 tri U0 OQ 51 52,, 31 -. P -.,. P -,P P P P. -,P 53 54.PP,,.,, -,,, Adm. Come. 102 0k Kt. WalTrrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I 1649. Sept. 1 -,, 3 -,, 8 -,,,, -,, 10 \.,,, -,,,, -,, 11 -,, 12 -,, 14 -,, 15 -,,,, -,, 17 -,,,, -,, 18 - C.O.S. Serjeant Dendy - Lieut. of the Tower Ordnance officers - - I,,,,,, - Col. Thos. Pride - - Ordnance officers - - Edw. Ansley,~ 99 Governor of Nottingham Castle. Comrs. of Customs. - Cotton, - Smith of Drayton, and - Jervise of Woodshee. [Serjeant Dendy] Joseph Butler, messenger, and the rest of the messengers. Wm. Mason, clerk of the works, and Wm. Lumber, plumber. Pass - - - Collectors of Prize goods. Edw. Dendy - [Ordnance officers] Ordnance officers - Serjeant Dendy - To apprehend Capt. Jones, at Dean's Court, St. Martin's, London, or elsewhere, as the author of a seditious libel entitled, " The Outcry of the Young Men and Apprentices of London." To receive Sir John Winter, for treason in raising arms against the Parliament and people of England, there to remain till delivered by course of law. To contract for supply of stores for furnishing the winter fleet - - - To search for and take an account of all horses in public stables, inns, &c. To deliver to Col. Fleetwood 60 barrels of powder for the Isle of Wight, if not. already sent. To possess himself of the armoury office at Greenwich, in the possession of Widow Sherman, her reasons for detaining it not being satisfactory. To deliver to Wm. Gardner all the unfixed arms in the castle, to be brought up and fixed for the use of the commonwealth. To permit certain provisions, groats, raisins, rice, barley, bran, pease, canvas, and linen, to be shipped for Ireland. To attend and give evidence concerning the surprising and spoiling of Capt. Lumley Thelwall's troop of horse. To apprehend Lieut. Collier, Rob. Clive, -- Scrimshaw, Rob. Deakin, Thos. Church, Hugh and Chas. Sawyer, Laurence Thomson, and Rob. Endley. To summon Jas. Mosie and Eliz. his wife, Eliz. Cavalier, Orton Brooke, Thos. and Bridget Wells, Margaret Sode, Lucie Walter, and Mathias Nicholls, before Council, to declare as to certain treasure hidden, belonging to the State. To repair to the house of the potter in Frimley, or elsewhere, and seize some leaden pipe stolen from the conduit head, at Windsor Castle. Mr. Godolphin and two servants, beyond seas - -. - To appraise the ship Bommell belonging to the States of Holland, and give warrant for her discharge. To apprehend - Box for circulating seditious books, and seize all his papers For the Vivian of London to purchase 30 pieces of iron ordnance - - - To deliver to Col. Chas. Fleetwood and Col. Wm. Sydenham, governors of the Isle of Wight, arms and ammunition mentioned. To seize and bring up in custody John Smith of Kent, for being engaged in the late insurrection there. I. 63. 35 37 40 53 52 55 55 56 56 57 62 66 77 78 79 83 I. 123. Vol. VI. - 55 CA 0 0 H Q Adm. Comn. C.O.S. - Thos. Scott 107 56 - 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. I;l Date. From To 1649. Sept. 18 -,,,, -,,,, -,, 19 -,, 21 -,, 22 -,, 25 -,, 26 -,. 99 C.O.S.,,, Captain of the Mary Rose. [Seijeant Dendy] Ordnance officers Navy Comrs. - Lieut. of Tower. Edw. Dendy the Subject. To convoy the merchant ships going to Biscay - - - - - To apprehend - Wren and bring him before Council, to be examined on a business of consequence. To furnish Lieut.-Gen. Hammond with two cannon of seven, two demi-cannon, two culverins, and 200 shells. To pay off the mariners of the Fellowship, which is to convoy six or seven provision ships to Dublin, victual her for three months, and hasten her to sea. To victual the Minion, hasten her to sea, and pay the men if they are else unwilling to go. To victual the Greyhound and hasten her to sea - - - - - To receive Lieut.-Col. John Lilburne prisoner, for high treason - - - To apprehend Charles Collins, Wm. Trabret, Edw. Walgrove, Edw. Stanley, Nich. Blowd, Anth. Bristlebolt, Steven Smith, Thos. Frisby, Wm. White, and Jno. Floyd for publishing a seditious libel, entitled " The Outcry of the Apprentices," and endeavouring to raise insurrections; also to seize all their books and papers. For Lady Yates, to France - - - - - - - - To convoy the Mary, laden with cloth, to Ostend, and bring back any vessels ready there. To order a convoy for the Providence of Rye, laden with powder, &c. for the garrison there. To apprehend Mr. Smith, alias More, at Rainbow Court, near the Temple, or elsewhere, for endeavouring to betray certain places to the enemy. To issue match and ball, proportionable to 300 barrels of powder, for the Isle of Wight. To receive Lord Blayney for holding correspondence with Charles Stuart, eldest son of the late King. To convoy five vessels of Yarmouth, one of London, and one of Rotterdam, laden with provisions for the State, to the port of Dablin. To convoy the William and John of Brighton, laden with powder, &c. for the Isle of Wight, to Portsmouth. To apprehend Dr. Humphreys and bring him before Council, to answer for going over to Ireland to Lord Ormond. To stay at Portsmouth 3 or 4 colliers, lately employed in the Irish service, for the further use of the commonwealth. I. 63. 84 85 85 References. I. 123. 108 108 107 108 108 Vol. VI. 57 58 59-67 91 91 90 Pass - - - Capt. Coppin of the Greyhound. Capt. Fr. Penros - Edw. Dendy - Ordnance officers - Hen. Symball, keeper of the Peterhouse. Capt. Rob. Nixon, of the Fellowship.,,,, - Serjeant Dendy - 97 98 100 68 On H F-3 M I t4 0w -cc e<P 4 109 110 107 107 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c. —cont. Date. From - 1649. Sept. 27 -,, 28 -,, 29 -,,,, -,,,, -,, I, - Oct. 1 -,,,, -,, 2-,, 4 -,, 6 -,, 5, C.O.S. Adm. Come. C.O.S. - Col. Popham C.O.S. - 1. - To Subject. Capt. R. Nixon of the Fellowship. Edw. Dendy Maurice Thomson [Ordnance officers] Capt. of the Victory. Capt. Edw. Hall - Serjeant Dendy -,,,, - Ordnance officers - Peter Gifford and Major Jackson. Serjeant Dendy - Ordnance officers - Capt. Thos. Keyser Navy Comrs. - John Pierce, Capt. of the Weymouth pink. Ordnance officers - Capt. Thos. Keyser, of the Leopard's Whelp. Edw. Munday To convoy several provision ships for the army in Ireland - - - To apprehend Peter Bergar for exporting horses to France - - - To import as much saltpetre as may be needful for the service of the commonwealth. For the Hopewell of London, to buy 14 pieces of iron ordnance - - - To bring his ship to Chatham river, and deliver her to Peter Petts, who has charge of the Navy there. To bring in the Triumph similarly - - -.- - - To apprehend John King, goldsmith, and bring him before Council for transporting coin. To apprehend and bring before Council the two men from whom he heard dangerous discourses in Well Close, near Ratcliffe. To receive and prove 200 barrels of Robert Cordwell's powder, and make out debentures for the same at the rate of 31. 10s. a barrel. To apprehend some Popish priests residing in or near London and Westminster, and also those who conceal them, and seize their missals, breviaries, vestments, &c. To apprehend and bring John Dickins before Council - - - - To deliver 150 spades, 150 shovels, 100 pickaxes, 10 iron crows, and 200 firelocks, &c. to Lieut.-Col. Ashfield, to fit the five companies for Guernsey. To be captain of the Leopard's whelp - - - - - - To victual the Leopard's whelp for winter's service, but so as not to hinder her sailing. To sail to Guernsey and obey directions of the Governor there, or of one of the Generals of the Fleet. To deliver 10 guns to Wm. Candidge, gunner of the Leopard's whelp, and receive seven old ones unfit for service. To impress men needful for the well manning of his ship, but none from any outward-bound ship. To go to Reading to buy 200 loads of timber and 2,000 trenails, for the two great frigates at Deptford and Woolwich. To apprehend some Popish priests, now residing in London, Westminster, and elsewhere, and those who haYbour them. I. 63. 109 117 I. 123. 112 113 114 114 References. Vol. VI. 69 70 71 117 123 127 1271 128,., - 116 117 117 117 118 72 0 OH Q,, 8 - ').,,, - Navy Comrs 11 - C.O.S. - 73 - I 139 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References.,._..,. _~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1649. Oct. 12 -,,,, -,, 13-,, 15-,, 15 - C.O.S. Provost Marshal of Westminster. [Navy Comrs.] - Ordnance officers - Storekeeper at Portsmouth. Capt. Peacock - Edw. Hall, and Thos. Arkinstall. Rob. Hackwell - Navy Comrs. -,,, -,, 16-,, 17-,,,, -,, 18-,, 20-,, 22 - - Hugh Powell - Edw. Dendy,...,... To bring for approval of Council a list of the men whom he employs in his service, with their addresses. To victual the Hart frigate speedily, and send her to sea - - To deliver 100 pikes to Lieut.-Col. Ashfield - - - - - To deliver him 400 pairs of bandoleers, 30 barrels of powder, and 30 of musket shot, and 4 tons of match. To order a convoy from the North guard to London, for five or six vessels in Boston, Lynn, &c., laden with corn, &c. To be captain and master of the Leopard - - - To be captain of the Bonadventure. - - - To fit the Recovery, Capt. Owen Cox, for the winter guard, in place of the Tiger's whelp, wrecked on Dublin bar. To be deputy treasurer of the fleet - - - - - - - To apprehend Dr. Fuller alias Bishop of Kerry in Ireland, seize his books and papers, and bring him before Council, to answer for corresponding with Ormond. To apprehend Mr. Cook, ministerof Drayton, county Salop, for speaking treason, and for other crimes and misdemeanors, and bring him before a committee of Council. To permit Capt. Love to raise recruits by beat of drum, and march them to Chester or Liverpool, for Ireland. To attend the Council, to answer as to a combination for raising the price of coals; Mr. Waterton, of Wapping, to attend also. To receive Geo. Poole, for circulating scandalous books of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne's. To allow the John and Sarah, of Newcastle, to buy 16 pieces of cast-iron ordnance To fell and bring intothe yards, for'building new ships, the timber in such parks and chaces of the late king as were not to be sold. To lend Robt. Meredith, master of the Lord Mayor's barge, the boat called the Leader of the great barge, to bring the Lord Mayor and his company to Westminster, to take his oath. To prepare patents to pass the Great Seal, appointing officers of the Mint, viz.: Dr. Jo. St. John, warden; Thos. Barnardiston, comptroller, Samuel Bartlett, goldsmith, assay master; Hen. Du Maresq, teller and weigher, Thos. Symon; sole chief graver, Jno. East, undergraver, Daniel Brattle, sinker, Thos. Hodgkins, smith, and Jno. Dendy, porter. I. 63. 137 137 139 Samuel Truelove, of Wapping, and Mr. Bucknell, shipmaster. Keeper of the Gatehouse. Ordnance officers - Navy Comrs. - Rich. Nutt, master of the barges. Attorney-General 120 120 120 120 I. 123. 119 Vol. VI. 74 144 146 146 146 149 150 150 160 160 162J 75 120 )Z3 riI m 01 CD 76 I I I 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Oct. 23 -,,,,-,,,," -,,,,-,,9,,,,,,I,,,, C.O.S. Hen. Cogan - Andrew Palmer, and his partner. Anth. Knivett and Hamond Franklin. Thomas Barnardiston. Saml. Bartlett - Hen. Du Maresq - Edw. Dendy - - Lieut. of the Tower Hen. Symball, keeper of Peterhouse. Master and wardens of the Goldsmiths' Co. John Milton,* Foreign Secretary, and Serjeant Dendy. Master and Wardens of the Goldsmiths' Co. Surveyor of Works Henry Symball, keeper of the Peterhouse. To deliver the keys, and possession of the rooms belonging to the office of Comptroller of the Mint, to Thomas Barnardiston. The like of those of the assay master to Samuel Bartlet, goldsmith - - The like of those of the teller and weigher to Hen. Du Maresq - - - To break open the rooms of the Comptroller's department in the Mint, if Cogan refuses the keys. The like for the assay master's rooms - - - - - - The like for the teller or weigher's rooms - - - - - To seize the pamphlets entitled " Pragmaticus," "Elencticus," "The Man in the Moon," or any other treasonable works, and apprehend the authors and printers. To bring Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne to Guildhall, to be tried for treason, on the 24th inst., when required by warant of the Comrs. of Oyer and Terminer, and to be present in person at the trial. To bring Dafthorne, now his prisoner, to Guildhall, as a witness against Col. Lilburne To summon a jury of goldsmiths at Whitehall, on Saturday the 27th inst., for trial of the Pix. To view the books and papers of Clement Walker, seized at Kensington or at Westminster, and report thereon. To return a sufficient number of their company, to serve as a jury for trial of the Pix in the Mint at the Tower, next Monday. To make repairs in Whitehall, according to a paper given in by the Whitehall Committee. To receive Thos. Church and Robert Deakins, for assisting in surprising and breaking a troop of horse of Capt. Lumley Tbelwall. 1. 63. 163 163 163 163 163 163 172 173 173 173 175 181 1 181 l 174f 176 184 I. 123. Vol. VI. Co 0 0 I3 C,, 24-,, 24 -,, 24 -,, 25 - 77,,,, * Milton's name occurs in the original warrant, but not in the entry of it in the order book.-ED. i 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I I I I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Reeecs 1649. Oct. 25 -,, 26 -,, 27-,, 29 -,, 30-,, 31 -,, Nov.,,,,,, 2 -3-,1 - - I I C.O.S.,, Capt. Phil. Goose, of the Hart frigate Master of the Mint. Edw. Dendy [Navy Comrs.] - Edw. Carter, surveyor of works at Whitehall. Edw. Dendy [Ordnance officers] - Blake - - Charles Walley - Fishermen of Stroud, Gillingham, Milton, Feversham, and Whitstable. Ordnance officers - Peter Gifford - Col. Thos. Pride - William Seddon - Pass - - - Sir Nich. Crisp To convoy vessels in the Thames, laden with merchants' goods, to Lynn, Hull, and Yarmouth. To make a new indented trial piece of gold, and one of silver, for future trials of moneys to be coined. To apprehend George -, servant to Mr. Walker, and seize all his papers To appoint Rich. Scudder cook in the Prince, vice Rob. Williams, resigned To build a guard house in the Tilt yard at Whitehall, near the wall of St. James's park gate, for better accommodation of the soldiers. To make up the gallery door next St. James's park, and set a lock to it - - { To apprehend the Earl of Dumfermline and bring him before Council, for bearing arms against the commonwealth. To apprehend John Hind, living in a cook's shop next the sign of the Buff Coat, Fleet Street, for speaking opprobrious language against Parliament. To search for and seize some money, plate, and jewels belonging to enemies to the commonwealth, informed of as concealed. To summon the jury for trial of the Pix for Saturday the 3rd of November, at the f Star Chamber - - - - - - - To set Hen. Gage at liberty, so that he may be exchanged for Edm. Hunt, a prisoner in Jersey, on petition of Rachel Hunt, his wife. To supply the Recovery with necessary stores - - - - - To be employed 28 days in making discoveries - - - - - To impress and take up ships for transportation of 5,000 recruits to Ireland Not to take any oysters out of any other hundred than where they reside, there being information of great disorders in that fishery. To deliver 20 barrels of powder to Commissary Phipps, for use of the guards To seize robbers, coiners, and receivers of stolen goods and false coin - - Commission to be commander-in-chief of 5,000 recruits to be raised for Ireland - To attend the Council to answer for a breach of order, in taking forces to Dublin instead of Carlingford. For Mr. Vane Francis and Pierre Barbire to go beyond seas, he taking the test - For Sir Wm. Hicks, Wm. Hicks, Mich. Armyne, and M. Cane beyond seas To attend a committee of Council to-morrow, to give information on the trade of Africa and Asia. 185 186 193 177 1 191 J 205 205 182 1 209 f 209 211 219 2171 220J 211 219 224 225 226 226 231 Uo H tt CI) u! I. 63. I. 123. 126 Vol. VI. 127 Adm. Com. C.O.S. - 128 78 79,, 5 - 6,, -,, 6-, 7 - ox Ca,_i 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Nov. 7 -, 8 -,, 9-,.,,,, 10 - C.O.S. Mr. King and Andrew Wanley. Pass - - - Lieut. of the Tower Mr. Kinnersley and the trustees for sale of the late King's goods. Contractors for sale of the late King's goods. Pass - - - [Ordnance officers] [Navy Comrs.] - Capt. Jno. Harris - John St. John, M.D. warden of the Mint. Trustees and contractors for sale of the late King's goods. Master and wardens of the Stationers' Company, and others entrusted to search and seize scandalous books, &c. To view all soldiers' clothes delivered by Mr. Downes, to see that they are according to his contract. For the Earl of Carlisle to Holland or elsewhere - - - - - To discharge Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne, he having been tried and acquitted To discharge Wm. Walwin, Thomas Prince, and Rich. Overton, on tbeir petition, and on their subscribing the engagement. To furnish Col. Wanton's lodgings in Whitehall, from the 10,0001. worth of goods reserved to the State. Do. for Col. Hutchinson - - To deliver six pieces of tapestry hangings, two being of Elijah and Hercules,, four window curtains, two carpets, and two feather beds, &c., to Col. Wauton, for furnishing his rooms at Whitehall. For - Howard, son of Lord Edw. Howard, to go to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. To supply the Sea Flower, Jas. Coppin's ketch, with six sacker cutts, tackle, muskets, pistols, pikes, shot, powder, &c. To contract with Jas. Coppin, for his ketch to be employed as a man-of-war in the winter guard. To search carriers for unlicensed and scandalous books and pamphlets, seize such as he finds, and prosecute the owners. To pay all the costs and expenses incurred yesterday, in the trial of the Pix To send the hangings, carpets, and cushions formerly used in the King's Chapel, to Whitehall, as part of the goods reserved for the State. To go on board ships and vessels, and search and bring to the common hall of the company all books, papers, &c., prohibited by the Act. 1. 63. 290 233 235 234 1 236J 2331 236 2331 236 240 237 I. 123. Vol. VI. 131 132 0 H. H 0,...,... P,,, - 242 242 242 243. --. _ I -- - --- I I I I I 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject.References. I I l 1649. Nov. 10 -,, P, -,, 12 -lo,, -,, 13-,, 14 - C.O.S. Wm. Lee of Fleet St., Christ. Meredith St. Paul's Churchyard, Rich. Coates Aldersgate St.,John Partridge Blackfriars, Jno. Rothwell St.Paul's Churchyard, Wm. Wilson Little Bartholomew's, Abraham Miller Blackfriars, Jno.Wright Old Bailey, Edw. Mottershead Doctors'Commons, and Joseph Huscot, Stationers' Hall. Edw. Dendy - - Thos. Page, Southwark. Rob. Mead of Dublin. [Serjeant Dendy] - Adam Geary of the Charterhouse and John Yeomans. Thos. Clarke - Pass - - - Commander-in-chief in the Downs. [Navy Comrs.] - To aid and assist the Master and Wardens of the Stationers' Company, in executing the Act against unlicensed books and pamphlets, and for better regulation of printing, and to use the utmost care, observing the instructions given. [See pp. 385-6 supra.] To apprehend himself Oliver Fitzwilliams, guilty of the horrid rebellion in Ireland, and seize his books and papers. To attend the Council, to be examined as to discovering malignants and enemies to the State. To transport 400 barrels of meal from Bristol, on security to carry it to Dublin - To apprehendIFras. Lacon, of Ihe Charterhouse, for dangerous-words, and suspicion of conspiracy with thieves. To appear before Council - - - - - - - - To take the command as master of the Recovery - - - - - For Edw. Mullet, master of the William and Mary pink, to come from Holland to England. For Capt. Gabriel Tyson to pass from Dover to Nieuport or Ostend, with a prize taken by him. To appoint a convoy for the Samuel laden with iron, from Newhaven to Lynn, at request of Wm. Hay, M.P. and John Baker, M.P. To fit the Paradox for the winter guard, and victual her, &c. - - - I. 63. 244 241 245 J 251 249 251 251 I. 123. Vol. VI. I.1 80 I o~ Col. Popham 132 133 133 135 137 81,, C.O.S. C. Cx CO I>.. I. I I I I I C 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. OK 01 b?< I Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Nov. 14 -,, -, -,, 15-,, 16-,,,,,,,, -,, 17 - C.O.S.,, - [Ordnance officers] - Keeper of Newgate Master and wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company. Pass - - - Capt. Robert Aldridge, and Messrs. Fletcher, Greene, and Newbury. Major Wansey, John Robjohns of Wanstead, Jas. Fogg of Epping, and Mr. Fenning of Romford. William Rowe, keeper of Maidstone Gaol. Capt. Robt. Girdler To supply the Paradox with pikes, swords, powder, &c. - - - - To set Marmion Needham at liberty, if under restraint for no other cause than the warrant of Council. To select men by Friday next, for making and dividing the standard pieces, those heretofore made being worn or conveyed away, and 1001. ordered for providing new ones. For Mr. Haviland to go to Germany and return - - - - To view and mark the timber trees in Windsor Forest, fit for the Navy and for firing Like commission for timber in Waltham Forest - - - - - To bring up Geo. Ayres to be examined before the Council - - - Commission to be captain of a foot company of volunteers, to be raised in Birmingham and Birmingham Aston, co. Warwick. To deliver out sufficient bullion to enable the jury to make the standard trial pieces To take up shipping in the ports of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, and South Wales, for transportation of troops to Ireland. To convoy some merchant ships and vessels to St. Malo and Morlaix, and back - To convoy a ship laden with goods belonging to Capt. Cox to Portsmouth, as also any others bound for Sandwich, Margate, or Tilbury Hope, and destroy pirates and sea rovers. To convoy several vessels in the Thames to Lynn, Yarmouth, Hull, and other ports north. For Rich. Wye, junior, to succeed his late father, Rich. Wye, as surgeon in ordinary at Chatham Dock. For Jno. Harrison to be surgeon extraordinary at Chatham, in place of Rich. Wye, junior. I. 63. 257 257 262 267 263 270 270 '271 271 I. 123. 137 Vol. VI. C H 0 Col. Popham. c.o.s.,, [Mint officers] [Navy Comrs.?] - The first of the State's ships that comes into Plymouth. Commander of the Sea Flower. Captain of the 10th Whelp. [Navy Comrs.] - _I s 141 142 143 144 145 82 83 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References.. I I, 1649. Nov. 19 -,,,, - Col. Popham [C.O.S.] - Col. Popham C.O.S. - t Collectors of prize goods, &c. at Plymouth. Captain of the Paradox. Capt. Coppin of the Sea Flower. [Na'vy Comrs.] - Prize Collectors at Plymouth. Chas. Vane - Major Hen. CromwelL Customs' officers at Bristol. Customs' officers at Padstow and Barnstaple. Edw. Dendy 7 [Governor of Ipswich gaol.] Capt. of the Elizabeth prize. Warden of the Mint. Edw. Dendy - Peter Gifford - To deliver up the Peter of Waterford, taken prize for service of the State To repair to the Downs to join the winter guard, and convoy any vessels going that way. To sail to Dunkirk, and endeavour to bring back the vessels taken out of Lee Road, taking the advice of Geo. Blake therein. To victual and fit out the Elizabeth prize, under Capt. Rich. Stainer, for the winter guard. To man the prize Peter of Waterford, for service - - - - - To act as deputy to his brother, Sir Hen. Vane, treasurer of the Navy for marine causes; the said appointment to be entered in the journal of the Council. To be colonel of a regiment of horse of six troops, three from Col. Hacker's regiment, two from Col. Okey's, and one from Col. Harrison's, and conduct them to Ireland. To permit John Ord to transport 500 quarters of malt or other grain, from Bristol to Dublin. To permit Hen. Serjeant to do the like - - - - - - To apprehend Peter Cole, Fras. Tyton, and Jno. Playford, printers, for printing a book entitled, "King Charles's Trial, &c.," and also seize all the said books. To discharge William Weyman, taken by Capt. Peacock on board the Ann, his mother, Elizabeth Weyman, having given security that he shall never bear arms against the State. To join the winter guard, after convoying to Portsmouth the Joan of Poole, bound for Guernsey, and any other ships ready. To deliver certain presses, &c., for making medals, to Thos. Simons, chief graver to the Mint, who is to keep them in his own house. To apprehend the carrier for Doncaster, and search his packs, for circulating treasonable books, letters, and papers, and bring him and them before Council. To seize Capt. Plummer's horses at the Greyhound, Southwark, and keep them until further order. 146 147 147 147 84 274l 279 f 2731 279 j 280 280 281 I. 63. I. 123. Vol. VI. -- 146 - '-3 p?3 2 t0 9 9, - ', 9 I 99 20 - Col. Popham 148 148, - C.O.S. 9, 9 ) -,... 285 285,... 2831 286 O0 CR 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Nov. 21 -,,,, -,, 22 - C.O.S. - ColPopliam C.O.S -,,,, -,,,, -,, 23-,, 24 -, 26 - Hen. Tiddiman, Rich. Freeman, and the Customs' officers at Dover. Customs' officers - John Peirce [Serjeant Dendy] William Dobbins, commissary. John Matthewes - Win. Dobbins - Wm. Grimshaw, and Roger Hayward, bargemen. Edw. Dendy Pass - - - Ordnance officers - Admiralty judges - Humph. Holding, - Spittlehouse, Rich. Nutt, and Rich. Afflet. Thomas Footer - 10 blank Commissions. To search all chests, &c. put on board ships, for gold and silver about to be exported, and seize the same. To permit Col. Cox to transport, in the Joan of Poole, provisions and stores specified, for the soldiers now going to Guernsey. To be captain of the Providence, after she has been paid off for the summer's service. To apprehend John Wingfield, for speaking menacing words against the Parliament and C.O.S. To receive into the stores for Ireland from Rich. Thorogood, 16,000 shirts, after they are approved of by Jno. Mathews. To view 16,000 shirts, ready to be delivered by Rich. Thorogood into the stores - To send 8,000 cassocks and breeches, 7,500 yards of broad cloth, 8,000 shirts, 8,000 pairs of shoes, and 8,000 pairs of stockings to Irelandi by way of Bristol. To carry the said provisions to Abingdon - - - - To apprehend Francis Layton, of the Charter House, for speaking against the State, and on suspicion of conspiring with thieves. For Lady Mary Killigrew, to go beyond seas - - To deliver 10 barrels of powder to Col. Jas. Temple, governor of Tilbury Fort, for its defence. To consider as to the losses and sufferings of John Greene, captain of an English man-of-war, by the French, and prepare letters of marque and reprisal. To bring up Thos. Beauchamp, prisoner in Northampton gaol, to the Council - To press carts, wagons, &c. for conveyance of goods from Abingdon to Bristol, for Ireland. To deliver some pistols taken from Mr. Webster, on suspicion that they would be employed by enemies, to Rob. Hammond, who has contracted for them for the use of the State. For 10 captains, lieutenants, and quartermasters of troops of 120 horse for Ireland, in the regiments of the Lord General, Major.-Gen. Lambert, and Cols. Whalley, Fleetwood, Rich, Tomlinson, Lilburne, Twistleton, Sanders, and Desborow. I. 63. 289 290 I. 123. 85 Vol. VI. 294 295 296 295-6 296 300 301 303 304 312 312 } H C)4 86,. I. 299 313 f 313. 314 1 315 1649. Date. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. From To Subject. References. 1649. Nov. 26 - Col. Popham 27 - CS 27. C.O.S. 2, ' 7,, 28-,29-, 29 -)l ~ ~ The colonels of the several regiments. [Ordnance officers] Passes -. - Col. Hacker - Edw. Dendy - Pass - - - Col. Peter Murford, governor of Southampton. The sheriff of Southampton. The sheriff of Hants. [Ordnance officers] William Dobbins -,9,, -, 30 -e. - Dec. 1 it,, -,, 3 -,, It - To make one mnonth's advance to such of their men as agree to go to Ireland, for their entertainment and discharge of quarters. To permit the owners of the Elizabeth to purchase 12 pieces of cast-iron ordnance - For Hen. Slingsby, Mr. Walmsley, and Mr. Scudamore, beyond seas - - To pay the three troops of his regiment going to Ireland, under Col. Cromwell, their entertainment during their march to the waterside, and while continuing there for wind, and at their going, a month's pay in advance. To apprehend Sir Wingfield Bodenham alias Bevescourt - - - - For Lady Lauderdale to go out of the commonwealth -. To deliver the eight prisoners in his custody on a charge of felony, as also their horses, to the sheriff of Southampton, they not being prisoners of war. To receive such eight prisoners, and deliver Philip Piercy, one of them, who is apprehended for a burglary in county Hants, to the sheriff of Hants, where he broke from prison. To receive seven of the before-mentioned persons, and send them up to the Council To furnish gunner's stores to the Warwick frigate -. To send by water, to Thos. Footer at Abingdon, 8,000 cassocks and breeches, 7,500 yards of broadcloth, 8,000 shirts, and 8,000 pairs of stockings and shoes, to be by him sent to Jas. Powell, at Bristol. To receive the cassocks, &c. before mentioned - - - - - To be reinstated in his place of serjeant of the Admiralty of the Cinque Ports. To apprehend Jas. Baylie, constable of Grub Street, for imprisoning the provost marshal's deputy and servants, and taking away the Council's warrant. To apprehend Thomas Walkely, stationer, for dispersing scandalous declarations sent from the late King's son at Jersey. To sell 787 short cords of wood in the forest, the prohibition notwithstanding, give accounts, and pay the proceeds into the revenue. To give the usual allowance of groats to Mr. Tucker, minister of the Navy at Portsmouth, from ships that come into harbour there. To pay to the owners of the Charity of Boulogne the amount she was sold for as prize, reserving salvage, the sentence being given in the absence of the parties, and they unable to appeal. 1. 63. 315 316 319 323 326 321 328 3211 328 j 328 327 332 332 332 334 337 338 334 338 344 346 I. 123. 153 87 157 GO H I;0 )I Vol. VI. - Thomas Footer - - [Fras.] Simpson - Edw. Dendy 88 The surveyor preservators Dean Forest. Navy Comrs. and of Col. Popham C.0.S. - 89 Collectors of prize goods. Ce C' 01 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Dec. 3 -,, 4 -,,, - C.O.S. - William King I. 63. I. 123. 346 - Vol. VI. - I,,,,,,,, 9,,, Dr. Staynes - - John and Wm. Harris, Giles Rowles, John Goddard, Wm. Machin, Wm. Smith, the sons of Wm. Douglas, the apprentice of Roger Douglas, sons of Roger Yong, Hugh Lovell, William Seares, and the sons of Thos. Nichols. Customs' officers of Bristol. [Serjeant Dendy] - Commanders of the Parliament ships. Capt. Bowen of the Hind frigate. [Governor of Ipswich Gaol.] Edw. Goodfellow, purser of the Swiftsure. Edw. Dendy - - To search for a recognizance entered into by Thomas Erscourt, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. Gowyn, concerning the transportation of a certain engine, then in Erscourt's possession, without fee, it being for benefit of the commonwealth. To send five commissioners down to the waterside, to muster some recruits going to Ireland. To attend the Council next Monday, to answer to a charge of the Commissioners of the Navy, for cutting out the marks put by the navy surveyor on trees in Oatlands Park, and then felling and selling them; the Navy Comrs. alsorto attend, to make good the charge. To permit Jas. Powell of Bristol to transport 1,000 pairs of boots and 3,000 pairs of shoes to Ireland, for the soldiers. To apprehend and bring before Council Ant. Fortescue, and the English priests and Jesuits in his house. To search the house of the Portugal ambassador for English priests and Jesuits - To convoy two or three vessels belonging to Thos. Bushell, merchant of London, and laden with corn, from Falmouth and Plymouth to the Downs. To convoy several vessels bound for Yarmouth, Wells, Lynn, Boston, and Hull - To discharge Capt. Sleigh, Col. Popham having tendered Jno. Leverick, master of a ship of Ipswich, in exchange. To employ a deputy on the Swiftsure, the State greatly needing his services for the payment of ships coming into Plymouth. To search for and seize all books purporting to be a narrative of Lieut.-Col. Jno. Lilburne's trial. To search the warehouse at Porter's Quay, and the vessels of Robert Robinson and Joseph Pearson, bound for Hull, for a sea chest and box directed toYork, containing some scandalous pamphlets of Col. Jno. Lilburne's, and to seize the same. 351 3471 352J 352 349 349 C7 0< CR Q0,.)f.,, 5 -,,,, - 6 - I,., 165 166 166 Cols. Popham and Blake. 90 91 92 362 362 .... 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c. — cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1649. Dec. 6 - C.O.S. 7 - 7 -,,,8 -,,,,,, 8-,,,,10 -,, 11 -,,,, -,, 12 - Dec. 12 -,,,, -,,,, -,, 13-,,,, -,,,, - Admiralty judges - Gaoler of Northampton. Committee of Accounts. Capt. Phil. Holland Comrs. of Customs Protection - - Mr. Carter, surveyor of works at Whitehall. Protection - Pass - [Ordnance officers] Protection - - Hen. Symball, keeper of the Peter House. Edw. Dendy, and Hen. Webby, cornetto Capt. Smith, of Oxfordshire. Capt. Hackwell - John Sherwin - [Ordnance officers] Capt. Dennis Capt. of the Hind frigate. [Navy Comrs.] - To prepare letters of marque and reprisal, for the parties interested in the debts made by Mr. Cezi at Constantinople, as expressed in the petition of Benj. Fletcher. To deliver Thos. Beauchamp, convicted of felony, to Humph. Holding, and three others, to be brought before Council. To state the accounts, and give printed debentures to the officers and men of Col. Hen. Cromwell's troop, being an old troop, that they may sell, or intrust their friends with receipt of, their arrears in their absence. To command the Hind frigate, Capt. John Bowen's warrant being recalled, To search men-of-war as well as merchants' ships; gold, silver, and prohibited goods being exported by them. For - Blake, for four months, he being engaged on special service for the State To deliver to the Navy Comrs. a straight piece of timber, containing three loads, lying in Scotland Yard, for the Swiftsure. For Robert Kettleborough, he having to give evidence against some prisoners in Newgate, during the present session. For Mr. Picott to return to Guernsey - - - - - - To make proof of 500 barrels of powder, delivered into the Tower by Win. Pennoyer, of London, merchant, at 41. 4s. a barrel. For Rich. Walker, for eight days, by order of Parliament, to discover thieves and robbers. To set Dafthorne at liberty, if he is under no other restraint than that expressed in the warrant of the Council. To apprehend all persons suspected of highway robbery, felonious actions, or breaches of the peace, and take them before the justices of peace. To convoy the Mayflower, laden with merchants' goods, to Bristol - - To be captain of the Hind frigate - - - - - - - To furnish the East India Merchants with 28 pieces of cast-iron ordnance - To furnish the Hopewell of London, with 14 pieces of cast-iron ordnance - To appoint a ship to convoy some merchant ships from Morlaix to London To convoy vessels from the Thames to Yarmouth, Wells, Boston, Lynn, &c. To enter John Wager as boatswain in the Tiger frigate - - - I. 63. 359a 363 J 363 3621 366 365 368 371 375 376 378 379 380 383 3801 383 I. 123. Vol. VI. w2 3 H Coi C.O.S. 169 170 170 171 172 172 173 I 0' CR es 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. -._...,,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1649. Dec. 13 -,,,, -,, 14 -,,,, -,,15 - 15-,, 17 - 3%,,, -,,,, -,, 18 —,.~ *.,~~..,.~.. C.O.S.,, 99 99 Col. Popham 99 -,, -,~~, -,,I C.O.S. [Ordnance officers] [Sheriffs of counties.] Ordnance officers, Tower. Edw. Dendy - [Serjeant Dendy] Captain of the Warwick. Keeper of the Compter, Wood Street. Alderman Wilson [Officers of Customs.] Capt. of the Happy Entrance. Capt. Rich. Badiley Capt. of the Mary Rose. Capt. Sherwin - Capt. Owen Cox of the Recovery. Capt. Dennis - Capt. John Coppin of the Greyhound. [Serjeant Dendy] - Comrs. of Customs To furnish two brass sackers to the Tiger frigate - - - - To distribute the instructions sent, to the several justices of the peace in their counties. To furnish Wm. Watson, proof master, with five barrels of powder, and 4 cwt. of musket bullets, for proving arms. To search the house of Anthony Fortescue, who calls himself resident for the Duke of Lorraine, for Jesuits and priests, who by the law are traitors, and apprehend and take them before a justice of peace, and seize all crucifixes, images, &c. To search the carriers' carts and wagons between London and Dover, for chests of coin, and to seize the same. To transport Capt. Thos Morgan and servant, to the Brill or Rotterdam, and convoy vessels home. To bring [Edw.] Crouch before the Council, for publishing several treasonable and scandalous books. To transport 101. of the new gold coin to Rotterdam - - - - To search men-of-war that come in to convoy merchant ships, for gold, silver, and prohibited goods. To add 20 men to those already borne upon his ship - - - To press 20 men for his ship - - - - - - To come into Chatham from the Downs, to be fitted for the winter guard - To sail to the Downs, giving the Dragon his spare victuals, and report himself to the Commander-in-chief there. To convoy several ships from the Thames to Yarmouth, Wells, Lynn, Boston, and Hull. To bring the George into Portsmouth, to be viewed after her disaster - - To convoy several London vessels from the Thames to Ostend, and bring back others. To seize certain mad and blasphemous books called "c The fiery, flying roll" To seize - Cocke or Cope, the author of the said book, to be proceeded against before the Lord Chief Justice of the Upper Bench. To search all ships now riding in the Thames for Geo. Benson, and deliver him to his father, he having threatened to sail to Barbadoes, contrary to his parents' consent. I. 63. 387 391 391 391 395 396 405 176 175 I. 123. Vol. VI 174 - 1. 0 0 0 To D-I 0O 0 176 177 '178 178 179 179 408 408 4081 409 J 1649, Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. C.7 0 -4~ 1649. Dec. 18 - It,, -,, 19 -9,,, -,, 20-,, 21-,, 22 -,...,.9.. c.o.s. - Col. Popham C.O.S. - 997 - Edw. Dendy and Peter Gifford. Keeper of the Gatehouse. [Serjeant Dendy] - [Navy Comrs.] - Edw. Dendy Navy Comrs. Ordnance officers - Serjeant Dendy Rich. Wheeler Ordnance officers - Humphrey Birchall Ordnance officers, Tower. Captains Peacock and Saltonstall. [Navy Comrs.] - Keeper of Peterhouse. Master and Wardens of the Cordwainers' and Curriers' Companies. [Ordnance officers] Commander Hen. Southwood. Commander Rich. Kennedy. To apprehend Anthony Nevill, and bring him before the Council - - - To receive Joseph Bamfield, for holding correspondence with the enemy - To seize books entitled " The Earl of Strafford's trial," printed without license - To enter Thos. Bowers as boatswain of the Cignet frigate - - - To enter Hugh Clements master carpenter of the same - - - - To apprehend all priests or others saying masses, seize their vestments, books, &c., and carry them before the justices of peace. To appoint Robert Gooch purser of the Jermyn frigate - - - - To supply Capt. Coppin, of the Seaflower ketch, with arms and ammunition To apprehend Rich. Wheeler, at Keldon, Essex, to be examined before Council - To appear and be examined before Council -. - - - To receive 800 barrels of powder into the Tower from Mr. Judd, prove it, and if good, give him debentures for 600 thereof, at the rate of 41. a barrel, and 41. 4s. for the other 200. To apprehend Thos. Manning and Jenkin Dickson, and bring them before the Council. To deliver 10 barrels of powder, and a double proportion of match, to Lieut.-Col. Kelsey, Governor of Oxford. To sail to Stokes Bay, and take, sink, or fire any of the enemies' ships they meet - To enter Wm. Laurence carpenter of the John - - -. To discharge - Heaton and - Wild, if there is no other charge than that mentioned in the Council's warrant, nor other evidence than brought by him before the Committee on the business. To examine whether 8,000 pair of shoes and 2,000 pair of boots, delivered into the stores at Botolph's Wharf by Jas. Graves, are according to contract. To fit the Patrick and the William of London with guns - - - - To press men sufficient to man the Nicodemus ketch - - - - To press men to man the Partridge ketch, of London - - - - I. 63. I. 123. 410 - 412 - Vol. VI. 409 415 184 183 418 422 180 181 94 95 422 422 H H 02,, 25 - Col. Popham 190 190,,- C.O.S. 421 428 432 9 26-,..,,,,,.,s 192 192 192 1649. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. 0e 0 ow Date. From To Subject. References. I I 1649. Dec. 26 -,, 27-,,,, -,, 28-,,,, -,, 3,,,, 29 -1650. Jan. 1 -,,,, -, 2-,,,, -,, 4 - C.O.S. Col. Popham C.O.S. - Col. Popham C.O.S. - Col. Popham C.O.S. - Col. Popham C.O.S. - Col. Popham BartholemewYates Sir John Lenthall Lieutenant of the Tower. Rich. Kennedy and Barth. Yates. License - - [Navy Comrs.] - Captain of the Recovery. Captain of the Hart frigate. Dennis Gauden & Co. Rob. Moulton, jun., and Hen. Maples. [Navy Comrs.] - Mr. Goodfellow - Ordnance officers - Capt.Wm.Wheatley Capt. of the Guinea frigate. Robt. Baynes Thos. Sparling - Navy Comrs. - Edw. Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. Barth. Yates and Wm. [Rich.?] Kennedy. To press men to man the William ketch, of London.... To bring Hen. Browne, prisoner in King's Bench, before Council, to inform on things of concern, intimated in a petition. To keep Mr. Penruddock close prisoner - - - - To be masters of the William and the Patrick of London, to attend the fleet southward. To - Willoughby to transport 40 couple of English hounds - - - To appoint John Farthing as porter at Deptford Yard, in place of Wm. Parde, deceased. To convoy the Edward, richly laden, from the Thames to Rotterdam and back - To sail to Lynn Deeps, and capture the pickeroons lurking about the coast, and surprising trading vessels. To ship for Dublin the 1,000 quarters of rye and 300 quarters of wheat they contracted to supply for the army. To be captain and master of the Constant Warwick. - - To enter Morgan Vaughan purser of the Mary Rose, in lieu of John King, dismissed for disaffection. To set at liberty Capt. Anth. Ansart, commander of the St. Peter of Ostend To furnish the Tenth Whelp and Cignet with guns - - - - To take the command of the Cignet frigate, and sail to Portsmouth To ship 35 tuns of soldiers' clothes at Bristol, and transport them to Ireland, and convoy any vessels going there. To be captain of the Tenth Whelp - -.... To sail to Portsmouth, and deliver her to the disposal of Col. Blake. To sail to the Tees, and convoy some vessels laden with 6,000 firkins of butter for the fleet, to Gravesend. To be captain of the President frigate - - - - - - To take stores required from the Tower to Portsmouth, for the use of the fleet To apprehend -- Page, a dangerous person lately come from abroad, and secure his papers. To sail with the William and Patrick ketches to Stokes Bay, and receive orders from Col. Blake. I. 63. 434 435 439 I. 123. 192 I Vol. VI. 448 193 196 196 197 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 203 206 206 207 208 209 96 97 0 tr 2 0,,, - 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1 6 5 1650. Jan. 4 -,... - Col. Popham C.O.S. - 5 -,.9..,, 7-,,,,-,. 5..,,,8_,. -. 998 -99I Commander of the Constant Warwick. [Ordnance officers] Admiralty judges - 99 - Keeper of Marybone Park. Justices of the peace of Kent. Ordnance officers, Tower. Armoury officers, Tower. Protection - - John Dorrington - Col. Temple Richard Blake - Serjeant Dendy - Daniel Judd, powder maker. To receive the treasure for the fleet, and sail to Col. Blake, at Stokes Bay To permit the owners to supply the Swan of London with 12 pieces of cast-iron ordnance. To grant letters of reprisal against the French, for taking the Mercury, Greyhound, Apollo, &c. To issue to Capt. John Green, of the Welvoier Pink man-of-war, letters of marque and reprisal against French ships, for taking and spoiling his vessel, to the loss and damage of 8,0001. To take 100 of the best deer from his park, and bring them to St. James's Park, Col. Pride to see to the business. To put an order of the General Sessions in force, for suppressing the victualling house at Milton, kept by John Riddall, it being a place frequented by dangerous persons, &c. To cause certain old brass ordnance to be brought into the Tower from Oxford, Exeter, Northampton, Aylesbury, Cambridge, Guildford, Yarmouth, and Wallingford, to be re-cast. To permit Daniel Judd to lay in a quantity of powder in a room adjoining the powder room in the White Tower, until it can be proved. For Rich. Blake, extended four months longer - - - - - To apprehend authors, printers, or publishers of scandalous books or pamphlets, and take them before the justices of peace, to be proceeded against under the Act for the better regulating of printing, &c. To demolish the two private bridges and stairs at Gravesend, viz., those in the possession of John Riddall, Milton parish, and those at the west end of Gravesend belonging to Geo. Clarke, as they facilitate the export of gold and silver, and the arrival and departure of enemies to the State, and as the commissioners of Kent ordered in '44 that there should be only one common bridge. To apprehend thieves and robbers, and bring them to justice with their abettors, giving an account to Council. To ship 600 quarters of rye at Liverpool, for Carrickfergus and Belfast - - To apprehend Wm. Fortune, and bring him before Council - - - To keep in custody - Coppe, for writing " Some blasphemous truths" - To remove all the powder he has in the storehouse in the old Artillery Garden, and not put any there for the future. I. 63. I. ] 2. __ l2 467 472 473 473 473 I" L23. Vol. VI. 209 - } 474 474 476 483 m Q H tC/ ~d yU 210!9, 475 l 483 I 476 484 484 485 487 } 98 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. I' Date. From To Subject. References. I I i 1650. Jan. 8 -,,,, -,, 9 -I,) 9,. ~ ~~ ~~?~ 1),, 10 -,, 110-,, 12 -. 14 -,, 14 - Col. Popham C.O.S. - 99 9,,9 Popham and Blake. C.O.S. - John Coppin Navy Comrs. [Ordnance officers] Capt. Goose of the Hart frigate. [Attorney-General] Ordnance Officers Capt. Wheatley - Pass [Admiralty judges] John Coppin - Ordnance officers - Protection Judges of the Admiralty. Simon Beale [Serjeant Dendy] - [Armoury officers] Pass - - - To sail to the Downs, and act as Commander-in-chief of the convoy squadron there To enter Edw. Burt as cook in the Constant Warwick - - - To supply the Elizabeth prize, ordered to ply between Harwich and London, with gunner's stores. To convoy ships from the Thames to ports northwards - - - - To prepare letters patent constituting Wm. Heningham vice-admiral of Suffolk, in room of Sir Hen. Mildmay, resigned. To send 6 tons of shot, and 200 barrels of powder to Portsmouth, for the southern fleet. To press 100 men for the fleet, and send them to Stokes Bay - - - To permit Dr. Christian Ravis to go beyond the seas, accompanied with his servants and books, for Sweden, as professor of the Oriental tongue. To issue letters of marque and reprisal to John Langley and Company, for loss by. the French of their ship the Talent, and her goods, value 60,2601. The like to Wm. Garrway and Co., for the loss of their ship the Mercury, value 9,838/. 9s. 9d. The like to Wm. Williams and Co., for the loss of their ship the Greyhound, value 32,7631. 2s. To appoint a convoy for the three ships in the Thames bound for Rouen - To furnish the summer's fleet with guns and gunners' stores - - - For [Rich.] Blake-employed on special service for the Council, but in fear of trouble for certain acts long since committed-for four months. To issue letters of marque and reprisal to Geo. Searle and Fras. Topp, English merchants, for the loss of their ship, the Andrew and Portland, value 8,0001., seized by the French at St. Malo, on pretence of wrongs done by English ships to Thos. Kerroway and others. The like to Capt. Isaac Woodgreen and Co. for the loss of the Apollo and her lading, value 9,2871. 10s. To impress able trumpets for the fleet setting forth, and particularly " a complete noise " for their own ship. To apprehend Geo. Perrott and Hen. Harcourt, at Fras. Harpur's, Wastern, near Wootton Bassett, county Wilts, and bring them before Council. To shut up the door of the armoury over the powder house, till the powder is removed into the White Tower. For Roger Bettridge, "a tall, full-faced man, with brown hair," for Spain For Dr. Cartwright, and three horses for himself and servants, for Ireland -I- -- I I I. 63. I. 123. 211 212 212 213 214 215 215 500 1 502 502 503 503 505 506 0 C) ^ Vol. VI. 215 217 506 507f 508 509 511 517 99 I 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 165 I 0. 1650. Jan. 14 -,,,,.,.,, 16 - C.O.S.,, Pass - - - Edward Dendy and Humph. Birchall. Trustees for sale of the lateKing'sgoods. Wm. Dobbins, commissary. Keeper of Windsor Forest. [The sheriff, &c., co. Middlesex.] [Ordnance officers] [John Coppin] - [Ordnance officers] [Keeper of the stores.] Edward Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. [Sheriffs, &c., of Middlesex.] Charles Walley - R. Moulton, jun. - [Ordnance officers] [Navy Comrs.],, For Thos. Cummins, M.A., of Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, to go beyond seas to study physic. To apprehend Henry Burnell, Fras. Gibbs, and David Jones, suspected highwaymen. To deliver some curtains, gilt wall-plates to hold lights, fire-irons, &c., for the use of the Council of State at Whitehall. To ship such proportion of clothes, pistols, and saddles as were appointed to be sent to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, at the port of Youghall. To permit Dennis Bond to have 30 trees cut down and disposed of as he thinks fit, according to an order of the Revenue Committee. To stay the execution of John Temple, condemned for burglary, he having given evidence which led to the conviction of two of his accomplices, and being therefore reprieved. To permit the owners of the Globe of Aldborough to purchase 16 pieces of castiron ordnance. To order the convoy for the three ships bound for Rouen to take charge of the Fortune of Bremen. To permit the owners of the John of Ipswich to purchase 26 pieces of cast-iron ordnance. To deliver 1,950 cassocks and breeches in store to William Dobbins, commissary, for shipment to Sir Charles Coote, for the army in Ireland. To apprehend Bernard Sparke for trading with the enemy at Scilly, and bring him before Council. To stay, during the pleasure of Parliament, the execution of Thomas Carpenter, condemned for burglary, he having given evidence which has led to the conviction of two of his accomplices. To stay the execution of John Garnet, condemned at the last sessions of the Old Bailey, for 14 days, he having made a discovery of a dangerous design against the commonwealth, and being likely to make a further discovery. To procure a ship to transport 10,0001. to Ireland, 5,000/. to be left at Dublin and 5,0001. at Carrickfergus. To convoy a hoy with powder to Portsmouth - - - - - To furnish the Merchant alias Amity frigate with gunner's stores - - To enter John Price as purser of the Merchant frigcate - - - - To enter Hen. Younge as gunner of the same - -. To enter Thos. Arkinstall as boatswain of the same I. 63. 519 520 520 5151 521 521 522 1. 123. Vol. VI. 219 220 220, *.,. *,.. 527 527 5261 528 j 526] 529 - 567 J H H I. t7' y1.,, 17-,, 18-,., -,,?,, Cols. Popham and Blake.,, ~? - 224 224 225 225 225 225 CT OA 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Oat CT C) Date. From To Subject. References. _I.. _... I 1650. Jan. 18 -,,,-,, 21-,,, - I.,Pt ) ~ o f - o S, - to P - of t-, 22-,, 28 -Po,, - to, I C.O.S. 'p,,,, Edward Dendy, serjeant-at-arms. [Officers of the Customs.] Ordnance officers - [Edward Dendy, serjeant-at-arms.] [Deputy Treasurer of the Fleet.] The Committee of Leicester. Edward Dendy - Col. Nathaniel Whetham, Governor of Portsmouth. Admiralty judges - Capt. Cox of the Recovery. Customs' officers at Bristol and Barnstaple. [Serjeant Dendy] - Solomon Smith, marshal of the Admiralty. Captains of forts at Gravesend and Tilbury. To apprehend Mrs. Fees. Harper, Geo. Perrot alias White, and Hen. Harcourt, for high crimes, and bring them before the Council of State. To permit Nathaniel Andrewes of London, merchant, to transport a quantity of boots, shoes, shirts, bridles, saddles, &c., to Ireland, he paying the customs. To deliver 20 barrels of powder to Comr. Phipps, for use of the guards about town To apprehend any person and seize any ship he finds trading or holding correspondence with the enemy in Scilly or Jersey, or any other port in the west of England, where they sell goods got by piracy, and victual themselves. To take the 4,0001. in his possession (assigned for the supply of victuals and extraordinary emergencies for the fleet going southward) 3,0001. in pieces of eight at 4s. lOd. cash, and 1,0001. in English money, on board the Constant Warwick, carry it to the rendezvous at Stokes Bay, and obey Col. Blake's orders as to its issue. To deliver the materials of a demolished powder mill to Sir Arthur Hesilrigge for use in the north. To go to Bedford Street and Clare Market, or any other place, and seize the trunks and goods lodged there by Capt. Gifford, as seized by warrant of the Council of State. To expend 1,000!. received from Col. Desborow, formerly Governor of Portsmouth, in repairing the fortifications and works there. To issue letters of marque and reprisal to John Kirk and Wm. Barkeley and company, against the French, for seizing their ship, the Fortune, and her lading, valued at 12,5001. To appoint a convoy for ships laden with provisions for the Navy, from Boston to the Thames. To allow John Ord to transport a quantity of wheat, rye, and oats to Dublin - To apprehend George, John, and Hen. Stanley, - Dunbridge, and Fras. Mason, for holding intelligence with the enemy. To arrest and stay the bark Odie, now at Smart's quay, bound for Colchester. To assist in execution of the above two warrants - - - - I. 63. 537 537 541 543 543 I. 123. Vol. VI. 5411 544 J 541} 544 544 e M H O) To is,, 5451 542 J 546 548 548 549 228 100 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. 1650. Jan. 23 -, ) -,, 25 -,, 26-,, 28-,, 29 -,, 30-,,,, - 9,)..,...,.?.. C.O.S.,, Pass - - - [Ordnance officers, Tower.] Capt. Coppin, of the Greyhound. Woodwards of Windsor Forest. Treasurers of the Ordinance of Feb. '49-50. [Ordnance officers] [Sheriffs of Middlesex.] Dennis Gauden - Governor of Portsmouth. Pass - - - For Capt. Marmaduke Cooper, for Holland, on taking the test - - - To apprehend coiners, and carry them before the next justice of peace To treat with Messrs. Pennoyer, Cordwell, and Judd, as to making some damaged gunpowder serviceable for the State, or exchanging it at fitting rates. To appoint a convoy for a vessel bound to Calais - - - - To allow 20 trees to be cut down and delivered to the governor of Windsor Castle, for making platforms and carriages for the use of the ordnance of the garrison there. To pay the same allowance to Dan. Bradford, agent for bringing in the moneys of that ordinance, as was given to the agent for Essex. To permit the owners of the Hamburg merchant to purchase 30 pieces of cast-iron ordnance. Reprieve for Owen Lloyd and John Garnet, the business to be reported meantime to the House. To deliver 700 quarters of the rye he has contracted to supply at the port of Dublin, besides the ship's lading formerly ordered. To deliver to the generals at sea going southward two brass guns in his garrison, together with the bullet, equipage, &c., to be restored on their return. For Charles Theobaldo, servant to the Earl of Arundel, to go to foreign parts and return. For Spirito Rubetti, servant to Sir Lionel Tollemache, to Middleburg - - For Christopher Neale, as to any matter concerning coining, for one month, he having special services to perform for the State. For [Rich.] Blake, for six months - - - - - To apprehend any persons suspected of making false coin, and seize all implements of their trade, &c. To make the same allowance to the agent for the ordinance in county Norfolk, as was paid to the agent for Essex, out of the ordinance of 20,000/. per month, to be raised for Ireland. To permit John Ord to export grain to Dublin. - - To convoy the Sea Flower and Jonas of Hull, northward - - - I, 63. 549 549 549 563 564 5671 (2)j 570 5691 570J 568 568 573 573 573 574 I. 123. 230 Vol. VI. 232 I'd H H,It yc. - Protection - Edward Dendy and Chris. Neale. Thomas Andrewes, and Maurice Thompson, treasurers-at-war. Customs' officers at Bristol. Capt. Owen Cox, of the Recovery. 280 234 c0 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee, &c.-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I. I I 1650. Feb. 1 -,,,9 -,,,,2-,,,, -,,,,~ 7 -,, 8 4-,,,, -,, 5-,, 6-, 7-,, 8-, 9 - C.O.S. Rich. Freeman, messenger to the C.O.S. Keeper of the Gatehouse. Keeper of Newgate Joseph Hunscott, officer of the Stationers' Company. Col. John Venn - Ordnance officers - Keeper of Newgate. [Serjeant Dendy] [Navy Comrs.] - Comrs. of Customs [Serjeant Dendy] Officers of the Customs. David Fermor, keeper of the Lobby [at Whitehall]. Capts. Saltonstall, Ball, and Moulton. Col. Okey - - Sheriffs of counties Commission - - To go to Gravesend, and hasten the departure of the fleet bound for the south To release George Wharton, if he is not in cutsody for any other matter than mentioned in the warrant of the C.O.S. Like order for Katherine Ratcliffe - - - - - - - To seize the printing presses and stock of William Dugard, schoolmaster of Merchant Taylor's school, for publishing certain scandalous and seditious books. To issue the 9001. he has received for making certain provisions at Berwick, as the ordnance officers there may require it. To contract with certain artificers, who are to be paid by Col. Jno. Venn, for the supply of necessaries for the stores at Berwick. To deliver some stores, &c. mentioned in a list to the governor of Berwick, for supply of the garrison there. To receive William Dugard into his custody, for printing several scandalous books against the commonwealth. To apprehend Capt. Ball or Baldwin, an oilman, at the sign of the Maiden head, opposite Magnus' church, and bring him before Council. To dock and sheath the Prince and other ships needful - - To permit the Lord Ambassador of Spain to transport 12 coach horses and 8 saddle horses. To apprehend Hum. Marston, for practices against the State - - - To permit Thomas Lambe and Nath. Manton, London merchants, to import 36 tons of wheat from their warehouse at Topsham. To keep the lobby doors closed against all persons, during the sitting of the Council of State. To convoy nine or ten ships in the Thames to Stokes Bay * - - To search the house of Sir John Fortescue, a recusant, at Salden [Salterton?] for arms and ammunition, and seize and secure them. To distribute copies of the Acts of Parliament for the observance of a fast, in all their parishes. Confirming to Walter Walker, D.D., the office granted him in March 1642-3, of judge of the Admiralty Court at the Cinque Ports, and assistant to the Lord Warden. I. 63. 583 586 586 578 l 586 j 600 601 601 601 578 601 603 604 608 607 608 614 614 616 I. 123. Vol. VI.,,,, 236 Ci) H 0 Popham Deane. C.O.S. and 237 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee-cont. Date. From To Subject. References. I5.. 1650. Feb. 9 -,,,,, 11 -,,,, -,,,, -,, 12 -,,,, -,,,P - 21 13 -,, 13-,, 14 -,, 15 - 9999, C.O.S.,, [Seijeant Dendy] - Marshal General at Whitehall. Serjeant Dendy - Officers of the Customs, cos. Devon and Cornwall. [Ordnance officers] Protections - - [Serjeant Dendy] - Carrier of Portsmouth. [Navy Comrs.] CoL Barber - - To apprehend a man who came wounded into Ram Alley, Fleet Street, on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the messengers of the Council of State. To keep - Burie in safe custody, a charge of consequence pending against him To apprehend Hum. Marston for murdering Wm. Ricke and Rice Evans, two of the Council's servants. To permit a quantity of corn and other provisions, bought in Devon and Cornwall by private persons for the better supply of the London markets, to be imported by Port Coquet, on security that it be not carried beyond seas. To permit the owners of the Roebuck to purchase 24 pieces of cast-iron ordnance For Chris. Frankham, Geo. Lee, and Rich. Walker, who come in to make discoveries of highwaymen. To apprehend Chris. Wast, alias Johnson, and Col. Howard, for writing and disposing of dangerous pamphlets, and holding correspondence with the enemy. To apprehend Hugh Lloyd, and bring him before the Council - - - To apprehend Rob. Sherborne and his company, and bring them before the Council of State for a design to run away with a ship in the Thames. To carry down to Portsmouth, before any others, the goods, &c. of Charles Vane, who is going out as agent for the commonwealth to Portugal, he paying the usual rates. To enter Wm. Cane, gunner of the Andrew, as gunner of the James, in place of Andrew Jackson, appointed to the Andrew pro tem. To render all assistance in apprehending Henry Earl of Dover, upon suspicion of counterfeiting the coin of the commonwealth, Chief Justice Rolle having issued a warrant for that purpose; if his own foot do not suffice, to call in the help of the horse of the army quartered there. To appoint such person, as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland shall direct, to take charge of some provisions to be sent to Youghall or elsewhere. To direct such person to keep those provisions on board the Jonas of London, intended for Sir Chas. Coote, apart from those to be delivered at Youghall. I. 63. 617 617 622 618 620 621 622 623 632 6241 633 6241 636 639 639 1. 123. VoLVI. 101 232 H cc H MI vo 102 240 Commissary Dobbins.,, VVWm. 1650. Warrants issued by the Council of State and Admiralty Committee-cont. Date. From To Subject. f References. 1650. I. 63. I. 123. Vol. VI. Feb. 15 - C.O.S. - [Collectors on the To attend the committee of Accounts, and perfect their accounts - _ - 640 - - ordinance of 2,0001. a month for Ireland.],,,, -,, - [Serjeant Dendy] - To apprehend Thos. Dowd and all papers belonging to him - - - 640 --,,,, -,, -,, - To apprehend Gerard Loader, and Edw. Evans, his servant - - - 640 - -,,,, -,, - Serjeant Dendy and To apprehend the principal promoters of ill-affected meetings in the Savoy, and 640-1 - 103 Col. Wm. Goffe, seize their books and papers. his deputy. I____________________.______.______.______.____ _____ 0 H 0 / STATE PAPERS. 571 WARRANTS of the COUNCIL OF from the following:Funds.* Delinquents' estates, 50,0001. value ordered for Ireland. Emergency fund - Old ordinances for Ireland Ordinance for Ireland Prize goods - - - War or army treasury - Goldsmiths' Hall Dean and Chapter's lands 4 for exigencies 4 for the Navy - - 1 for Ireland Excise - - - - Public revenue Treasury of the Council of State. Also minor funds deposited pi officials, and issued by them. STATE for Payments of Money Treasurers. Sir A. Loftus, Treasurer-at-War for Ireland. Do. Aldermen Andrewes, Kenrick, and Avery. Aldermen Andrewes and Maurice Thomson. Prize Collectors. Sir John Wollaston and others. Rich. Herring, Mich. Waring. | Thos. Noel, Step. Estwick, Wm. Hobson. John Jackson. Gualter Frost, sen. ro tern. in the hands of sundry ABBREVIATIONS. D. & C. stands for Deans and Chapters. I. stands for Ireland. Del. stands for Delinquents. * For further account of these funds see Preface. 1649. WARRANTS by the COUNCIL OF STATE for PAYMENT of MONEY, as follows: — Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1649. March 7 April 4,. 5,, 10,, 11,, 12,, 13,, ),,, 16,, 17,, 28,, 30 Del. estates, Sir ALoftus. Emergency fund Ordinance for I. Prize goods - Del. estates - Chas. Walley Emergency fund Del. estates - Ordinance for I. Del. estates, emergency fund. Del. estates - [Prize goods' collectors.] Col. Rob. Tothill - Chas. Walley, at Chester. Sir Hen. Tichborne - Sir Jas. Montgomery Col. Audley Mervin Sir Theophilus Jones Fras. Smith - Lieut. Valentine Wood, and others. Generals at sea Sir Rob. King Col. Castle - Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly. Fras. Smith- - Sir Hen. Tichborne - Lieut.-Col. Wm. Piggott. Crew of the Hector - In part of contract for raising a foot regiment for Ireland. Discharge of quarters in England, and transport of Col. Tothill's regiment to Ireland. Part of 1,5001. laid out by him for the State Part of his arrears, on his subscribing the test. Sum formerly ordered for his dispatch Corn for Ireland on account Part of their arrears - - - To dispose of as rewards for service in discoveries, &c. For Sir Chas. Coote, for so much advanced by him for arms, &c., resigned to the State, at the surrender of Kilmore Castle by Sir Rob. Stuart. Reserved by Walley out of money transmitted for Col. Tothll's regiment. For his encouragement - - - One year's pension - - - Corn for Ireland on account For service at Dungan Hill. [I. 110,p. 11.] In part of his arrears - - To pay their share of the prize dogger mackarel boat.. [I. 123, p. 42.] a s. d. 400 0 0 1,855 0 6 300 0 0 100 0' 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 1,000 0 0 100 0 0 30 0 0 260 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 200 0 0 1,000 0 0 200 0 0 200 0 0 51 9 6 I. 62. 152 152 170 168 168 170 176 181 181 I. 109. 1 1 1 1 1 1 35f 35 41 45 1 1 35 1 I. 118. 15 15 149 42 42 153 49 149 51, 41 153 41 42 Vol. VII.* 1 0 H C: * The original warrants in Vols. VII. and VIII. are generally receipted. t For details of moneys paid on this and five later warrants to Smith, see I. 118, pp. 21, 22, 25. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. I Date. - 1649. May 4 ', 7,,..,,,,,,,,,, 8,,,,,, 10,, 2,,' 11,, 13,, 18,, 21 I From I To Object. Sum. I Sir A. Loftus, del. estates. Treasurers-at-war - Ordinance for I. - Army Treasurers - Prize goods' collectors Ordinance for I. Prize goods' collectors Del. estates - Holder of the 10,0001. that came from Windsor. D. and C. lands - Goldsmiths' Hall - Treasurers-at-war - Goldsmiths' Hall - D. and C. lands - I Col. Geo. Monk Capt. Thos. Fruen - Capt. Thos. Hunt - Ralph King - Capt. Thos. Fruen - Col. Ralph Weldon - Chas. Benion, purser of the Hector. Fras. Smith - Rich. Tredwell and others. Hen. Sanders Col. Ant. Hungerford Lieut.-Col. O'Connelly Wm. Hawkins - Lieut.-Gen. Cromwell Army treasurers - Sir John Wollaston Col. Jones, governor of Dublin, Commander - in - Chief of the forces in Leinster. Lord General or Lieut.-General. Treasurers-at-war - Sir John Wollaston - Not stated - Part of arrears - - - - Recruiting and preserving his troops in Ireland. Service in Ireland, repaid by treasurer of deans and chapters' lands.,,,,, Voted by Parliament for Plymouth garrison. Share of the mackarel dogger boat surprised at Mount's Bay in 1645, from the 4,0851. 12s. 2d. in their hands. [I. 123, p. 45.] Corn for Ireland on account - By order of Parliament, for swords delivered for I. Salvage of the crayer fisher boat - Part of arrears - - -,, - -. For broad cloth to be delivered at Dublin - For payment of the brigade now on their march to the west. In part of the 100001. which came from Bristol. For the Navy - - - - For maintenance of the forces under his command.: s. d. 1,752 4 8 60 0 0 344 15 3 45 0 0 40 0 0 1,300 0 0 51 9 6 2,000 0 500 0 8 15 100 0 100 0 1,537 19 10,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I I. 62. 253 265 258 262 262 264 - I. 109. 1 1 5 35 35 I. 118. 27 43 12, 151 49 49 I 3 5,000 0 0 5,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 5,000 0 0 278 272 282 278 2821 283 285 285 336 References. VoL VII. 2 35 35 41 1 1 1,4 37 5 37 17 151 43 43 23 I 4 ~i2 MI H H C Od td od 19 5 For forces to march For service in Ireland For the Navy - -.. - - Cc 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649. May 23,, 28,, 28,, 29, 30,, 31 June 4,, 6,, 8,, 12,, 13 Ordinance for I. Mr. Dee, merchant, Lombard Street. D. and C. lands, exigencies. Del. estates - D. and C. lands,,,, Navy D. and C. lands, exigencies.,,,, Navy Ordinance for I. - D. and C. lands -,, exigencies.,,,, Ireland. Goldsmiths' Hall -,, " Fras. Smith - Col. Scroope Col. Wm. Webb - Fras. Smith - Sir Hen. Vane Gualter Frost Navy treasurer - Husbands - Mr. Alleyn and Treasurers-at-war. Sir John Wollaston - Navy Comrs. - - Col. John Desborow - Maccabeus Holles - Corn for Ireland, and charges in shipping it On a bill of exchange for his regiment, the restraint laid being taken off. Incident charges - - - - Freight for three corn ships - - Treasurers directed to issue - - For the use of the Navy - - - To be disbursed by order of Council From the J exigencies or the other 2, to be repaid to the exigent fund. Printing ordinances of 16 Feb. 1647-8 for Ireland. For so much paid to the Navy by Mr. Lort and others of South Wales. For the Navy - - - - To pay collier ships pressed for the service of Ireland. Repair of forts at Plymouth Fortifications of Hull, to be paid on warrant of Col. Rob. Overton, Governor, Lieut. Col. Salmon and Major Ralph Waterhouse. For 525 qrs., 660 qrs., and 670 qrs. of wheat, and 525 of rye, with shipping freight, to be sent to Dublin, Chester, and Liverpool. Disbanding forces in Yorkshire, and advance to such officers and soldiers as go for Ireland. Staves, and putting on 790 pike-heads for Ireland. Riding post to Hull, and shipping military provisions for Ireland. Charges to Gloucester, and transporting two great guns and a mortar to Bristol. ~ s. d. 774 8 0 1,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 853 0 0 300,000 0 0 100,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 6,000 0 0 107 10 4 1,750 0 0 1,750 0 0 2,500 0 0 1,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 6,966 0 6 6,700 0 0 79 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 I. 62. 352 I. 109. 35 19 1 27 25 19 I. 118. Vol. VII. 390 405 425 428 412 4121 429J 427 434 35 19 23 45 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 0 0 Treasurers-at-war - Fras. Smith p 1), 19, 20,,15 Treasurers-at-war....,,,.. *.Y 9) ~ V~ f) Capt. Adam Baines and Paul Beale, York merchants. Capt. Edw. Tomlins Nath. Cobham- - Thos. Nash - - 80 108 108 9 10 11 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649. June 15 Treasurers-at-war,,,.,, 16 Treasurers-at-war -,, 18, 19,, 21 5,,,,, X, 9, 9, D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war - Mr. Frost, jun., D. and C. lands. Del. estates - - Prize goods' collectors. Del. estates - - Mr. Frost, jun., D. and C. lands. Thos. Simpson Capt. Edw. Tomlins - Wm. Morton - John Smart - - Col. John Reynolds - G. Frost, jun. - - John Mullins and four other collarmakers. Chas. Franck. master of the Merchant, 280 tons. Sir John Gifford - Philip Viscount Lisle Philip Gethings - Sir John Gifford - Jn. Humphrey of the Primrose, 260 tons. Jonathan Butter of the Jonathan, 280 tons. Mark Hurlock, of the Francis, 200 tons. Journey to Stafford, to take the arms fixed and ammunition thence to Chester for Ireland. Barges, &c. for bringing arms from Windsor to the ships in the Thames, for Ireland. In part for 20 steel hand mills and three pairs of hand screws for Ireland. One moiety for 100 drums for Ireland Month's pay for his regiment going to Ireland, beginning 18 June., advance,,, Freight of ships for Ireland to transport troops. For 614 pairs of one-horse harness - On account for hire of his ship to transport forces to Ireland, at 140/. a month. Arms delivered at Dublin, on resignation of his foot company. Moiety of entertainment as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and for his command in the army. For taking Prince Rupert's catch - For arms delivered on resignation of his foot company in Dublin. Imprest for hire of ship, at 1301. a month -: s. d. 10 0 0 20 0 0 23 0 0 55 0 0 2,350 0 0 2,100 0 0 2,500 0 0 368 0 0 135 0 0 50 0 0 2,434 2 21 20 0 0 50 0 0 130 0 0 130 0 0 110 0 0. 62. I. 109. 5 I. 118. 108 109 98 440 5 5 5 5 5 19 5 446 Vol. VII. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 87 7 7 90 121 4] m I ~5~r I 460 1 1 41 461 150 123 123 124 at 1101. a month ff 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. iI It I i I 1649. June 21,...,, 25,, I,,, 9, Mr. Frost, jun., D. and C. lands. Treasurers-at-war - 99 D. and C. lands, exigencies. Mr. Frost, jun. -,, _,, " Thos. Fortescue, of the Rebecca, 300 tons. John Martin, of the Diligence, 280 tons. John Swan, of the Ralph and John, 85 tons. Adjutant Sadler Thos. Bateman - Col. Overton Lord-Lieut. of Ireland and Cols. Hewson, Ewers, and Cooke. Commissary - Gen. Ireton, and Cols. Venables, Phaire, and Stubbers. Eight officers abovenamed. Col. Hercules Huncks Capt. Edw. Tomlins Imprest for hire of ship at 1501. a month - a,, ~ at 1351. a month,,,, at 501. a month Post horses to and from Chester Imprest on his growing entertainment For 12 close wagons for Ireland - For incident charges of Hull garrison 201. each for surgeons' chests for Ireland 251. each for surgeons' chests for Ireland 201. each for colours for their regiments 851. each for 10 wagon horses, at 81. 10s. each Drums, colours, and surgeon's chest, &c. for his regiment for Ireland. Conveying arms and furniture to the regiments going for Ireland, and maintaining the wagon horses on arrival. To be by them issued - - - Imprest on hire of ship at 1151. a month -,,,, at 90l. a month ~ s. d. 150 0 0 135 0 0 50 0 0 10 0 0 20 0 0 78 0 0 100 0 0 80 0 0 100 0 0 160 0 0 680 0 0 110 0 0 50 0 0 I. 62. I. 109. 468 468 467 467 467 467 467 468 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 19 I. 118. 124 126 126 91 105* 105 106, 107t 88$ 106 109 125 128 Vol. VII. 19 20-23 24-27 28-35 36-43 44 C CI 0,, 26,,,,99 ITreasurers-at-war - Edw. Leaver of the Hercules, 240 tons. Jas. Ansdell of the Patience, 150 tons. 6,700 115 90 00 00 00 473 * Divided into 201. and 601. warrants. t Divided into two warrants of 201. and 1401. t Divided into two warrants of 851. for the Lord-Lieutenant, and 595/. for the other officers. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. I I I I- Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 0 Vti 0 -0 0 0.I I 1649. June 26 Mr. Frost, jun. if,,,,,,,. 27,,,,,, 28 I),,,, 29,, 30 I, ). D. and C. lands, exigencies. D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. Treasurers-at-war D. and C. lands, exigencies. Mr. Frost, jun. Treasurers-at-wars - D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. Rich. Foster, master of the Return, 300 tons. Walter Keable of the Vapour, 280 tons. Corn. Wm. Dobbins - Treasurers-at-war - Sam. James, master of the Consent, of Ipswich, 300 tons. Adj.-Gen. Sadler - Capt. Rob. Bee Sir John Borlase Rob. Samson, master of the Alexander, 160 tons. Capt. Edw. Tomlins - Major Wm. Ashton - Capt. Tomlins John Harper and Chas. Sherlock. Fras. Smith, master of the Hopeful Reformation, 300 tons. John Markin, master of the Prosperous Mary, 300 tons. Imprest on hire of ship at 1451. a month -,,,, at 1301. a month Charges of shipping necessaries for Ireland - Object not named - - - - Imprest for hire of ship at 1401. a month Imnprest on his entertainment for service of Ireland. Riding post to Chester to see the forces shipped, and back. In consideration of services to the State On account, on his return to Ireland Imprest for hire of ship, at 1301. a month - Buying train horses for Ireland in Smithfield For recruiting his troop, his security being accepted by Mr. Frost. Seven surgeons' chests for the artillery train, viz., two for the two divisions of the Lord Lieutenant's regiment of horse, one each for the other regiments, and one for the train. Imprest for 100 train horses - - Imprest for his first month's hire, at 1501. a month. ~ s. d. 145 0 0 130 0 0 30 0 0 6,700 0 0 140 0 0 20 0 0 10 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 130 0 0 1,500 0 0 244 0 0 140 0 0 700 0 0 150 0 0 145 0 0 I. 62. I. 109. 473 I. 118. 128 130 130 121 7 110 Vol. VII. 484 484 484 484 491 491 5 5 19 19 5 5 5 5 45 46 47 129 88 13 106 88 122 125 3 ta ti. 47 48 49 50 month. at 1451. a I I - I I I I I --- -- __ __~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~II I 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649.~~~~A 1649. June 30 9,,, D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun.,, July 2 Treasurers-at-war -,, 3,, 4,, 6 )),,,.f. Del. estates D. and C. lands D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. 9f D. and C. lands, exigencies. D. and C. lands, Mr. Fro st, jun. Josias Smith, of the Mary, 90 tons. Geo. Phillips, of the Deliverance, 300 tons. Harvy Conway, Rich. Clough, and Wm. Booth. Col. Rob. Tothill - Treasurers-at-war - Win. Maynard of the Margaret and Matthew. Geo. Phillips, master of the Deliverance. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Thos. Hodskins - Sir Hardress Waller - Commissary Wm. Dobbins. Capt. Bishop - - Capt. Rich. Lawrence, provost marshal. Treasurers-at-war - Capt. Mathias Rowe Alex. Blower, of the Alexander, 260 tons. Imprest for his first month's hire, at 451. a month.,,,, at 1501. a month. Imprest for 500 draught horses for Ireland - In full of his contract for raising a foot regiment. From their receipts, saving one-third for the Navy. Imprest for hire of ship, at 1451. a month - Imprest for hire of ship, half his second month's pay. To be sent to Bristol, for disbanding officers and soldiers refusing to go for Ireland, and for advance to such as go. One-third of two contracts with the Committee for Ireland, for 500 doz. horse-shoes, 40,000 horse-shoe nails, and 500 pickaxes. Exigencies in his command in the West - Mending and fixing arms, &c., to be sent to Dublin. 450 tons of cask for beer for Ireland on account. 24 livery coats for 24 men that attend him to Ireland. Directions how to issue to the General and staff officers. For his journey to Scotland Imprest for hire of his ship at 1401. a month ~ s. d. 45 0 0 150 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,096 8 0 30,000 0 0 145 0 0 I. 62. I. 109. 494 496 J I. 118. 127 130 89 15 Vol. VII. 51 c<I OD 0 w C 499 499 499 1 75 30,000 0 0 0 0 53 12 3 300 0 0 10 15 0 400 0 0 60 0 0 30,000 0 0 100 0 0 140 0 0 512 513 512 512 6,19 6 6 6 6 6 15 122 130 11 93 82 55 8 52 53 54,, 9,, 7 19 127 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~m. [~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1649. July 9,,,,,,,; )..,...,... ~~?~9?~?~1?? ~~Y ) ) ) Ordinance for I. Treasurers-at-war,,,,,, Fras. Alleyn Sir Edw. Povey Sir Art. Loftus Capt. Edw. Tomlins - Roger Carlisle Wm. Watson Rob. Stedman George Fisher Wm. Burton, gunsmith. Capt. Tomlins [Thos.] Scott - Commissary John Phipps. Mr. Cordwell,, Exigencies,, 10,,,, 12 3,,, 3, 33,, 13,, 14,, 3, D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war - 3, For officers formerly belonging to the army in Ireland., read - -' -[ [I. 125,p. 191] [I. 125,p. 191] 1,100 feet of plank for Ireland - - Fixing muskets for Ireland -,,, -, Fixing and mending 190 carbines, 111 snaphance, and 225 matchlock muskets for Ireland. Tools for carpenters and ladle makers for Ireland. To be employed by direction of Council - Shipping ammunition for Ireland, on account 600 barrels of powder, on certificate of delivery according to contract. Last moiety for 12 close wagons for Ireland To be disposed by direction of the Lord Lieut. of Ireland, to the officers going with him who were formerly in that service. Oil, &c. for the train for Ireland - Pitch, &c. for the train for Ireland - Use of Lord Lieut. of Ireland, for procuring necessaries, and charge of transport. One third for 1,000 swords for Ireland In part for 2,200 small brass pans for Ireland Bullet mould for the train for Ireland Tools for the master blacksmith of the train for Ireland. 1,000 200 200 32 53 25 17 15 20 Thos. Bateman Col. Thos. Harrison - s. d. 00 00 00 18 10 13 0 17 0 50 13 9 6 9 48 11 6t 250 0 0 50 0 0 2,160 0 0 78 0 0 1,000 0 0 39 14 0 12 16 0 3,000 0 0 55 11 1 100 0 0 21 4 0 16 5 6 515 516 517 520 519 519 519 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 19 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 92 82* 95 109 91 12 99 99 11 85 99 94 96 1 I. 62. I. 109. 515 - I. 118. Vol.VIL 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 thj Cr H Cv John Brett, grocer - John Pembridge, oilman. John Leigh - Alex. Normington and Stephen Herne. Rich. Wilkes Capt. Tomlins Hum. Roe, blacksmith 0 I wo '),, 527 527 528 * In one warrant 1321. 16s. 2d. Probably a warrant for the difference; 2. Os. 8d. is missing. t Divided into two warrants, 41. 12s. 3d. and 431. 19s. 3d., in I. 62, p. 516. OT w: 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sam. References. I,.I.. _ 1649. July 14,,,,,, 1,,16,, 16 ~17,,,,,,,,, 17 ff.....f,,t*,,,tif if.t,... Treasurers-at-war - Sir Adam Loftus, Del. estates. D. and C. lands - Treasurers-at war - Sir Geo. Blundell - Sam. Lawes - Wm. Burton, gunsmith Phil. Ward - - Sir John Gifford - Mrs. Gilbert - IIarvy Conway, Rich. Clough, and Winm. Booth. Corn. Wm. Hawkins Ant. Webster - - Fras. Smith - - Col. Barkstead - Capt. Edw. Tomlins - Hum. Roe Thos. Smith, drummaker. Jas. Seely and John Jarrett. Ant. King, ironmonger. Capt. Tomlins - - On account, to enable him to go to his charge in Ireland. Viewing swords for Ireland- - - Fixing and mending 99 snaphance muskets, 56 pairs pistols, and 23 holsters, and furnishing 20 spanners and 60 swivels for Ireland. Tools for the basket-maker of the train for Ireland. By order of Parliament, to be paid from the 50,0001., ordinance in course. Her husband being engaged as minister to a regiment for Ireland. In full for 350 carriage horses, at 91. each, and towards the remainder of the 500 for Ireland. [I. 110, p. 21.] Buying cask, &c. for transporting forces to Ireland, on account; 1301. to be paid to Major Owens and Mr. Gilbert. One third for 700 pikes for Ireland - - { In part, for 2,400 qrs. of wheat for Ireland* Making a fort at Yarmouth - - - On account, to enable the train of artillery to march to Bristol for Ireland. Gunsmiths' tools for the master gunsmith for Ireland. One moiety for 100 drums, drumsticks, and spare drumheads, and 10 drums for dragoons for Ireland. Nails for the train for Ireland [I 110,p. 21.] Tools for the master wheeler of the train for Ireland. Materials for the fire-master for Ireland, on account. 1 s. d. 50 0 0 12 9 0 23 14 0 I. 62. 525 527 528 535 535 1. 109. 6 6 6 6 I. 118. 46 109 83 97 Vol. VII. 72 73 74 75 2 8 0 200 0 0 50 0 0 2,000 0 0 1,000 0 0 39 17 21 or 39 19 5 3,000 0 0 250 0 0 500 0 0 6 16 10 58 10 0 26 9 2. 24 15 6 50 0 0 534 534 536 536 538 537 538 538 537 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 89 31 80 8 96 87 94 96 94 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 0 H 0 Pt,, * The payments on this warrant and that of Aug. 2 are detailed in I. 118, pp. 60, 61. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. - Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649. July 17,, 18,, 19,, 20,, 21,, 23,, 24 9,,,,..., Treasurers-at-war Del. estates - - Mr. Jackson, Excise Treasurers-at-war - D. and C. lands Mr. Frost, jun. - Treasurers-at-war -,, Col. Matt. Alured - Commissary Win. Dobbins. John Williams, master farrier for the train. Marmaduke Lynne, apothecary-general. Thos. Vincent - Sir John Gifford Treasurers-at-war Lord Lieut. of Ireland Jas. Stockley - - Thos. Hodskins - Thos. Bateman - Lieut.-Col. Raymond Jas. Goffe, Hen. Coleman, and John Clare. Col. Haynes, Governor of Weymouth. Sir Theo. Jones - Wm. Gilbert, of the John, 200 tons. Col. Pride - - Harvy Conway, [Rich.] Clough, and Wm. Booth. Bill of exchange on the mayor of Hull, for freight of a ship to carry arms to Ireland. [L110, p. 21.] Buying casks, mats, ropes, and chests, porterage, &c., in shipping arms, &c., for Ireland, on account. Drugs and farriers' tools for Ireland On account, for 200 beds, lint, glass, &c., for hospitals in Dublin, 3961. 15s., to be purchased with advice of Mr. Creitch, upholsterer; the 331. 5s. balance, advanced to enable him to go to Ireland. On contract, for 120 pieces of sacking for Ireland. In consideration of service at Dungan Hill - On credit of the Excise advance of 150,0001. To be sent by Bristol - - - In full, for 1 great hand-screw, and 20 hand-mills for Ireland. Two last thirds for horse shoes and shoe nails for Ireland. In full, for eight wagons for Ireland Expended for quartering his company for Ireland. One-third value of 8,000 knapsacks delivered in for Ireland. Repairing fortifications of Weymouth and Portland. For recruiting his troop - - - Imprest for hire of ship at 901. a month Deal boards for building huts for his soldiers at St. James'. In full for 500 train horses for Ireland, at 9/. each. A s. d. 172 0 0 50 0 0 24 3 9 430 0 0 107 12 0 200 0 0 30,000 0 0 30,0000 0 44 0 0 107 4 6 104 0 0 60 0 0 117 12 0 400 0 0 300 0 0 90 0 0 20 0 0 500 0 0 I. 62. 535 538 545 545 I. 109. I. 118. 7 111 544 544 547 548 548 549 555 554 558 554 556 7 7 7 1 15 29 7 7 7 7 7 19 19 7 110 97 8, 101 101 43 99 93 91 12 87 Vol. VII. 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 w - H C2 ft le ~ 129 89 94 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. I I I ~ ~ ~~~~I. 118 1649. July 24,, 25,,,,, ), If ~~y,,,,,,,,,.. I...,,,,,, 26,...,, 27,...,...,, 28,,,, )p ly ~f~~2 Treasurers-at-war Del. estates, emergency fund. D. and C. lands Excise - - - Goldsmiths' Hall - Public Revenue Comrs. Del. estates D. and C. lands [Mr. Frost, sen.] - Del. estates - Treasurers-at-war -,, _ Lieut.-Col. Owen O'Connelly. Sir Wm. Cole Col. John King Excise Comrs. Mr. Cordwell - - Serjeant-at-arms Distressed Irish ladies, [viz., Ladies Mordaunt, A. Crosby, Craig, S. Blundell, D. Moore, J. Spotswood, and Herne.] John Mullins, Rich. Blisset, sen. and jun. &c. Edw. Annesley - John Harper and Chas. Sherlock. Corn. Wm. Dobbins - Lord Lieutenant - Col. Art. Hill - - Treasurers-at-war - f 100 horses for Ireland - - - Materials for the collar makers for Ireland - As part of the 100,0001. - - - On account - - - - - Security for money sent to the Lord Lieutenant in part of 100,0001. As part of the 100,0001. to the Lord Lieutenant. Collateral security for the two preceding sums. In part of 100,0001. for the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Collateral security for the two preceding sums. For service - - - - In consideration of long attendance - To reimburse 10,0001. paid to the treasurersat-war. 400 barrels of powder delivered to the Tower, only 300 of which were sent to Ireland. In part of allowance - - - Weekly pensions of 31. each for six months, by order of the House. 100 pannels, with cruppers, girths, and wantyes, 12 ridge ropes, and 12 doz. whips for the train for Ireland. ~ s. d. 145 5 0 15 5 0 20,000 0 0 500 0 0 20,000 0 0 20,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 20,000 0 0 30,000 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 100 0 0 10,000 0 0 1,440 0 0 50 0 0 456 0 0 35 7 0 I. 62. 555 562 I. 109. 7 7 7 1 15, 39 17 17 27 29 37 39 I. 118. 89 97 150 Vol. VII. 95 96 97 562 566 566 568 568 569 1 1 17 44 44 113 153 90 0 Ci H 0-3 0 98 1 7 99 Armourers' tools for Ireland 13 9 10 569 7 98 100 I I. I _I I _ i 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. I I I I Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649. July 28,, 29,, 30 Aug. 1,, 2,,,3,,,,,,,,, 3,, 4 Treasurers-at-war - Mr. Frost, jun. D. and C. lands Treasurers-at-war - 99,, 9, 9, Mr. Frost, jun. - 9reasurers-at-war I I.. _ I _ _- _ _ _.. Walter Wilton 9, G. Frost, jun. Win. Wilkinson - Thos. Hodskins John Pitt, wheelwright. Ant. Hancock - - - Norman, cooper - Fras. Smith Wm. Morton Thos. Bateman. For Lieut.-Col. Shelborne, for 28 days' advance upon account for the troops for Ireland. To send out of the town to Bristol, for the Lord Lieutenant, as part of the 100,000l. To send out of the town to Bristol, for the Lord Lieutenant, to be issued by him, or as much as can be ready in the two days of the Freightage and necessaries for transporting horse to Ireland. Piloting the Deliverance to the Downs Ironwork for the train for Ireland - Necessaries for carriages for Ireland Colouring carriages for ordnance for Ireland 100 half barrels for powder for Ireland 2,400 quarters of wheat for Ireland - 20 mills and three hand-screws for Ireland, one-half payment. Six pairs new wheels, &c. for carriages for Ireland. 600 pikes for Ireland, in three equal payments. 500 600,,,,,, - 600 - To be issued under his hand - - Piloting the Alexander to the Downs Buying cask, &c. for the ships - - Transcribing the charter parties of the ships before mentioned. 40 tons of iron and 10 cwt. 3 qrs. steel for Ireland, in two equal payments. s. d. I. 62. I. 109. 705 2 8 - 7 I. 118. 9 Vol. VII. 101 70,000 0 0 564 15 15 100,000 0 0 333 16 2 4 0 0 54 10 3 47 5 0 3 0 6 5 0 0 3,015 16 5 23 12 0 14 16 6 100 0 0 85 8 0 105 0 0 102 10 0 100,000 0 0 4 0 0 230 16 0 500 837 15 0 576 583 583 584 584 584 588 588 587 587 588 594 Vol. VIII. Thos. Bayman Wm. Edwards Silvester Keene Rob. Thacker Lord-Lieutenant Nathan Bushell Corn. W. Dobbins Thos. Turner - Edw. Barker 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7.7 15* 31,32 7 131 94 92 92 93 98 91 82 81 81 80 31, 32 131 131 131 95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 '11 12 M P-3 H t-c It n IUt I I I I I * 70,0001. on 25 July and 30,0001. on 2 Aug., according to entries in I. 118, pp. 31, 32. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1649. ~ s. d. I. 62. I. 109. 1. 118. Vol. VIII. Aug. 4 Treasurers-at-war - Rich. Thorowgood - 1,508k ells of tent canvas for Ireland - 91 4 8 595 7 100 13,,,, Del. estates - Lord Broghill - Upon account - - - - 500 0 0 1 44,, 7 Treasurers-at-war - Capt. Franklin - One month's advance for his troop going to 367 17 0 - 7 9 - Ireland.,,,, Excise - - Cols. Fleetwood and Repair of castles in the Isle of Wight - 500 0 0 600.Sydenham.,,,, Revenue Comrs. - Surveyor of Works - Repairs at Whitehall - - - 340 0 0 600,, 9 Treasurers-at-war - John Berisford* - 400 barrels of powder - - - 1,450 0 0 -7* 7* 9 14,,,,,, - Dan Judd - - 200 barrels of powder for Ireland - - 725 0 0 - 7 79 15 - John Berisford, Dan 800 barrels of powder for Ireland, at 2,810 0 0 611 - - - Judd, and John 31. 12s. 6d. a barrel. Semayne.t,,,,,, - Capt. Mathias Roe - Two months' advance as scout master for 246 8 0 - 7 10 16 Ireland.,,,, Del. estates - - Sir Edw. Povey - - - - - - 200 0 0 - 1 153 -,,,, |,, |- SirWm. Fenton - On account - - - - - 200 0 0 - 1 45 -,,,, D. and C. lands - Treasurers-at-war - To reimburse part of the 100,0001. for the 20,000 0 0 - 17 Lord Lieutenant. Exigencies - - Lieut.-Col. O'Con- To be distributed to officers in Ireland, ac- 160 0 0 611 19 47 nelly. cording to a list.,,,,-, -. Col. Ant. Hungerford Upon account of arrears, and for carrying 100 0 0 611 19 47 over 40 recruits at his own charge.,, 10 Excise - Adj.-Gen. Sadler - On account - - - - - 150 0 0 615 29 14 ~,,,, |,, - Quarter-Master Gen.,, - - - 150 0 0 615 29 14 - Beecher. t,,,A,, - - Sir Art. Loftus - To enable him to go over to Ireland - 50 0 0 615 29 48 -,,,, Treasurers-at-war - Sir Fras. Willoughby,,,, two months' 22 8 0 - 7 46. 17 pay on account., 11 Ordnance for Ireland Sir Wm. Parsons, For persons of quality, who have lost their 500 0 0 617 Sir Gerard Low- estates in Ireland. ther, Sir Rob. King, Sir Paul Davis, and Col. King. * In I. 118, p. 79, this is united with the next for Judd, and the total 2,1751. given. t This warrant probably includes the two preceding ones, and another to Semayne, missing. o 0, 02 HC) 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. _.I I... 1649. Aug. 12,, 13,, )),, 14,, 17,, 16,, 21,,,,,, 17,, 18,, 21 2, l )~ Y) D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war - D. and C. lands DeL estates - - D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war - Excise - Treasurers-at-war - D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war - Walter Corey - - Jas. Goffe Capts. Geo. Bishop and Thos. Norris. Sir Theop. Jones - Sir Hen. Tichborne - Mr. Frost, sen. Ant. Tither, druggist Rich. Thorowgood - Fras. Chillingworth - Hogan Howell, grocer. Rob. Thomson, confectioner. John Seed, oilman - Thos. Flood - - Capt. Otway - Capt. Campbell [Thos.] Scott - Fras. Smith - Jas. Goffe, Hen. Coleman, and John Clare. To enable him to return to Ireland, he coming over with Col. O'Connelly, but being left out of the list when the others were provided for. 8,000 knapsacks for Ireland - - Beer for Ireland - - - - One-third for beer for Ireland - - Recruit of his troop - - - Upon account, ordered to him by Parliament For Sir Theophilus Jones - - - Drugs for the army and hospitals in Ireland. Cloth taken up by Mr. Lynne, for hospitals in Ireland. 14 surgeons' chests for the old horse regiments in Ireland, in two payments. Spices, sugar, &c. taken up by Mr. Lynne for the army and hospitals in Ireland, in two payments. Wares for the hospitals for the army in Ireland. Oil, &c. for the said hospitals - - Biscuit for Ireland - - Recruiting Col. Jones's regiment of horse in Ireland. Recruits of 40 horse for his troop for Ireland, and his month's advance on security. To charge on Mr. Lynne's account - To be disposed of by Council - Balance of 2,9481. ls. for 300,000 lbs. of biscuit for Ireland. Last 2 for 8,000 knapsacks, with mats and cordage for packing, for Ireland, in two payments. s. d. 10 0 0 235 4 0 800 0 0 279 8 8 300 0 0 200 0 0 300 0 0 231 11 6 68 8 10 210 0 0 75 0 8 18 7 0 26 12 0 1,380 6 0 1,000 0 0 200 0 0 33 0 0 100 0 0 1,568 5 0 235 5 0 I. 62. I. 109. 621 19 623 625 7 7 1 19 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 29 29 15 19 8 I. 118. 154 87 55 16 42 101 102 103 102 Vol. VIII. 18 19 20 21 22 23 W. 3 H;p 638 638 103 137 137 24 25 CA CRA 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References..... - -.... I.I' I 1649. Aug. 25,,,,. " " 19,, 31 Sept. 1 I Treasurers-at-war - ') Excise - - - Treasurers-at-war - I Hen. Thraile and Thos. Bostock, belt-makers. Rich. Newbury, Hen. Thraile, and Thos. Bostock, bandoleer makers. John Jarrard and Jas. Seely or Rich. Wilkes. Edw. Barker - - Hen. Thraile and Thos. Bostock. Ordnance officers - Roger Carlisle and three other gunsmiths. Capt. Rich. Franklin. Ralph King- - Fras. Smith- - Rob. Cordwell - Col. Barkstead - Ant. Webster - Sir Fras. Willoughby. 2,000 carbine belts for Ireland, in two payments. 8,000 collars of bandoleers for Ireland, in three payments. In full, with 1001. already received, for 2,007 brass pans for Ireland, in two payments. 220 matchlocks and 50 snaphance muskets, and 100 cases of pistols with holsters, for Ireland, in two payments. 7,000 sword-belts for Ireland, in three payments. On account, for a survey of the castles, forts, and garrisons. 2,000 matchlocks and 474 snaphance muskets, 1,000 dragoons' arms with swivels, 1,060 pairs pistols and holsters, for Ireland, in two payments. Month's pay for his troops going to Ireland. By order of Parliament In part of 1,5011. for freight of six collier ships for transport of corn, &c., to Ireland.* 200 barrels of powder - - - On account for finishing Yarmouth fortifications. 700 pikes for Ireland, for which 391. 17s. 2d. is already paid. Upon account. to enable him to go to Ireland (first ordered at 501.) s. d. 83 6 8 600 0 0 266 6 0 238 15 0 I. 62. 204 200 2,988 3 4 00 18 I. 63. 19 I. 109. 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 29 8 19 8 8 8 I. 117. 83 I. 118. 86 85 100 Vol. VIII. 26 27 28 29 30 / 4 86 84 9 48 31 32 33 ~ 0 T4 trr 3 C) 2 D. and C. lands, exigencies. 3 Treasurers-at-war - 290 19 4 100 0 0 590 0 0 720 0 0 120 0 0 39 17 2 77 12 0 29 24 36 38,, 4 46 34 35 I * The payments on this warrant and those of 6 Sept. and 12 Nov. are detailed in I. 118, pp. 62-66. ..... 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money —ont. I I I I I - Date. From To Object. Sum. References. l 1~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1649. Sept. 4,, 6,,,, 1,,,,,,,,, ',. S.,.,,,,,1 1,,, 8 Excise - Treasurers-at-war Sir Art. Loftus - Mr. Frost, sen. - Major-Gen. Mitton Fras. Smith - Wm. Dobbins Rich. Basson Rob. Hammond - Edw. Lewes Jo. Jackson Sam. Mico - - Jo. Robinson - Isaac Light - - Jo. Freeman - Jo. Greensmith - Rich. Ward- - John Frederick - Mr. Frost, sen. - Upon account, to enable him to go to Ireland (altered to 1001.) To pay for the mace for the Council to Thos. Maundie, money to be repaid to Mr. Jackson by Capt. Falconbridge. Surgeon's chest for North Wales garrison. 100 qrs. of wheat and 300 rye for Ireland, and freightage of wheat, rye, biscuit, cheese, &c. Cheese for Ireland - - - 5,000 flints and 4,480 firestones for Ireland, and carriage of eight surgeons' chests to Chester. 100 clouts for ordnance, and 8,000 horse-shoe nails for Ireland, in two payments. 22 barrels of groats for Ireland 21 barrels of groats for Ireland For use of Col. Mitton - - - 230 bags of Milan rice for Ireland, in two payments. 70 bags of Milan rice for Ireland, in two payments. 41 barrels of French barley groats for Ireland. 100 barrels of groats for Ireland 90 barrels of groats for Ireland Ladles, sponges, &c. for Ireland 264 pieces of Malaga and 274 barrels of sun raisins, in two payments. By order of Parliament, for Lord Broghill, to enable him to go to Ireland, to be repaid by Sir Adam Loftus, to whom the warrant was first made, but could not presently be paid. Fortnight's pay for the army in England ~ s. d. 50 0 0 151 10 4 25 0 0 11,056 8 2 221 10 2 41 6 2 4 17 6 68 13 3 64 13 0 25 0 0 1,008 11 8 165 15 10 78 1 5 303 1 6 293 2 3 34 17 4 960 13 6 500 0 0 I3. 63 I. 109. 29, 38 29 6, 38 29 i L 117. I. 118. 48 Vol. VIII. 43 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 29 37 t 19 93 56 57 57 58 57 58 58 95 56 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 I O-3 3 H 012 50 Excise - Goldsmiths' Hall - Treasurers-at-war 35,000 00 47 OC ^r I_ I I IlI I I I I - ~ -— ~~~~~~~~~~ tII 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. ' References. -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I I I 1649. Sept. 12,, 13,..~,>.. I Treasur iers-at-war,, I-,, Excise,John Jackson,,,,,, -,, 14,, 15,, 19,, 20,... Goldsmiths' Hall - Treasurers-at-war - Navy Comrs. Goldsmiths' Hall - Treasurers-at-war - Mr. Smith Excise - - Treasurers-at-war - Corn. Wm. Hawkins. Corn. Win. Dobbins John Smart Thos. Smith Wm. Burton, gunsmith. Roger Carlisle - Sir Art. Blundell Lord Folliott - Cols. Chas. Fleetwood and Wm. Sydenham. Mr. Burrell Dr. Wilkinson Dr. Gerard De Boate Thos. Vincent and Lucas Lucy. Alex. Normington, and Ste. Herne, cutlers. Fras. Appleby - Col. John Moore - Col. Pride Wm. Gilbert, auditor-general of the army. On account for cask, cooperage, porterage, &c., of rice, raisins, groat, &c., for Ireland. 100 drums for Ireland in full of 1101. - [See June 15.] 100 drums for Ireland in full of 1171. - [See July 17.] Viewing, proving, and seeing packed some fire-arms for Ireland. Barrel of 7,000 flints for Ireland Convoy to enable him to go to Ireland - Horses delivered to Sir Chas. Coote in Ireland. To repair the fortifications in the Isle of Wight. Two surgeons' chests for Sir Chas. Coote's forces. Imprest for repairs of the Swiftsure - To pay officers of the Committee for visitation of co. Oxford. On account of his entertainment as physician for Ireland. In part for 3 cwt. French bay salt for Ireland. 1,000 swords for Ireland, in two payments. Part of month's pay in advance for this expedition. To carry 40 soldiers to Liverpool On account - - - - On account, to enable him to go to Ireland as auditor-general of the army; from the 1,0001. imprest for cask. ~ s. d. 40 0 0 55 0 0 58 10 0 11 0 4 7 0 0 19 0 0 77 10 0 500 0 0 30 0 0 50 0 0 100 0 0 50 0 0 700 0 0 111 2 2 100 0 0 20 0 0 or 10 0 0 150 0 01 or 140 0 o 50 0 0}1 or 40 0 OJ I. 63. 68 68 I. 109. 8 8 8 8 8 29 29 37 87 87 110 100 155 25 49 50 51 52 53 I. 117. I. 118. Vol. VIII. 70 48 70 78 81 81 37 8 8 8 10 59 85 54 55 56 o 0 C0 90 89 93 93 29 9 45 137 10 I I I 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. I I 6 4 9 I 1649. Sept. 20,, 22,, 24,,,,,9 2,, 25,, 27 Oct. 1 Corn. Wm. Hawkins. Prize goods' collectors. Treasurers-at-war - D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war Excise - - Treasurers-at-war Col. Venn - D. and C. lands, exigencies. ~, Mr. Owen Mr. Gethings Thos. Nash, wheelwright. Rich. Felstead - Wm. Maundy - Thos. Vincent - Col. Venn Rob. Ingram, ironmonger. Lord Folliott - Thos. Laxton, apothecary. Dan. Judd - - Lord Lieutenant - Mr. Scott - - Mr. Frost, sen. - Col. Venn - Capt. Art. Young Hen. Barrington, of Colchester. Advance as chaplain to the army in Ireland. Part of his share in the Mary Fortune, adjudged prize. Wheel timber for ordnance for Ireland - Porterage and shipping arms, &c. for Ireland. Wharfage and storehouse room of provisions for Ireland. 53 flitches of bacon for Ireland, in two payments. On account, for artificers for making the train of the army in England. Utensils and pioneers' tools for the Irish train, in two payments. 45 tons of salmon delivered to Sir Chas. Coote in Ireland, at 151. a ton, for Derry garrison. Drugs for Ireland, viewed and approved by Dr. Goddard. 10 tons of musket shot for Ireland, in two payments. His entertainment - - - To issue on warrants from the ordnance officers. To be issued by direction of Council For Col. John Moore, for recruits for Ireland. On account, for supply of the magazines at Harwich forts. On account, for repairing the fortifications of Harwich. On account, for repairing Mersey Island. s. d. 80 0 0 10 0 0 23 10 4 3 10 0 6 12 0 39 10 4 400 0 0 530 18 4 675 0 0 82 1 6 185 0 0 400 0 0 100 0 0 150 0 0 140 0 0 160 0 0 60 0 0 I. 63. 64 99 I. 109. 45 9 9 9 9 19 9 29 9 9 15 45 19 19 19 19 19 I. 117. I. 118. -- 11 92 111 110 59 4 98 26 103 79 Vol. VII. 61 57 58 59 60 H Ci2 I' M w am g~ 00,, 2,... " 3,, 5 62 63 119 119 125 125 128 5,, 6 5 5 8 I I I I 1 1 1 - __ __ _~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_~ 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. 1: Date. From To Object. Sum. References. I - 1649. Oct. 10,, 11,, 12,, 16,, 17,, 18,, 20,, 23,, 24,, 25,, 26 ~~,, Treasurers-at-war D. and C. lands, exigencies. Mr. Frost - - Treasurers-at-war D. 'and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. Excise - - D. and C. lands, exigencies. Treasurers-at-war D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. Excise - - D. and C. lands, Ireland. Treasurers-at-war D. and C. lands - Mr. Frost, jun. - D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. Edw. and Thos. Bushell, merchants. Mr. Frost, sen. - Mr. Randolph - Thos. Floyd, baker Col. John Moore - Capt. Sam. Porter Mr. Scott - - Roger Carlisle - Capt. Wm. Arnold Rob. Mead - - Mr. Frost, jun. - Simon Seaward - Edm. Delacree Col. Pride - Chas. Franke Wm. Maynard In part for corn sent to Ireland For defraying the Council's charges As keeper of the Paper Office, Whitehall. For 182 flitches of bacon for Ireland, in two payments. For 177 recruits for his regiment and marching them to Chester, 7s. 6d. each. For bringing the news of the taking of Drogheda. 56 long guns for Ireland Raising 200 recruits for Col. Moore's regiment in Ireland. Corn for relief of Londonderry Freight of ships for Ireland Two months' advance, at 5s. a day, as apothecary for Ireland, the Lord Lieutenant requesting two more apothecaries. Imprest for conduct of soldiers to the water side for Ireland. In full for hire of his ship, the Merchant of Ipswich, for 16 weeks. In full of hire of the Margaret and Matthew for 11 weeks, carrying horses to Ireland. ~ s. d. 1,500 0 0 2,000 0 0 40 0 0 102 12 4 66 7 6 100 0 0 200 0 0 134 8 0 75 0 0 400 0 0 2,500 0 0 14 0 0 14 0 0 200 0 0 375 0 0 367 13 6 I. 63. 133 134 I. 109. 9 19 I. 117. I. 118. Vol.VIII. - 64 149 176 177 177 182 178 178 29 19 9 29 23 9 9 59 142 155 84 142 26 13 13 121 -123 65 66 67 68 Ot CT 0 0 H 0 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Object. Sum. References. D.,,,9,9.9,,..,, 27,, 29,, 30 Sir Hard. Waller Cols. Whalley and Fleetwood. Col. Harrison - Col. Desborow - Rob. Cordwell - Col. Venn - - One month's half-pay for self, two majors, eight captains, two lieutenants, 40 serjeants, and 20 drummers; a month's pay for a marshal, quartermaster, two carriage horses, 40 halberts, and 20 drums; and 18 days' pay at 8d. a day, for quarters for 2,000 recruits in their march to the water side. Similar proportions, for raising and conducting 1,000 recruits.,,,, 1,000 recruits,,,, 600 recruits,, 400 recruits 200 barrels of gunpowder delivered to the public stores, part of 60,0001. for furnishing the stores. On account, to pay several gunsmiths for fixing muskets delivered to them by Lieut.-Gen. Hammond. For destroying the Antelope - In consideration of losses On account - - - According to a list - - - 200 pairs of holsters for Sir Chas. Coote's troopers in Ireland, at 3s. 6d. a pair, in two payments. 150 saddles for Sir Chas. Coote's troopers in Ireland, at 15s.. 50 saddles for Sir Chas. Coote's troopers in Ireland, at 17s. For bringing the news of the taking of Wexford. ~ s. d. 1,429 5 4 431 12 8 698 6 0 260 2 0 171 10 8 760 0 0 417 1 6 125 0 0 20 0 0 200 0 0 500 0 0 35 0 0 112 10 0 42 10 0 100 0 0. 186 I. 63. I. 109. 23 23 23 23 23 29 29 41 41 29 35 9 9 9 29 7 6 140 138 139 139 02 H t> t e by I M~ Prize collectors - I. 117.. 118. Vol. VIII. --- 138 -,, p ) Nov.,, 31 Excise Ordinance of Ireland. Treasurers-at-war Excise Excise - - Lieut. Step. Rose, and four others. Jo. Million and Wm. Wood. Sir Ad. Loftus - Distressed of Ireland. Thos. Gill, holstermaker. Hum. Gaywood, saddler. Thos. Webb, saddler. Capt. Rabysha - 194 204 204 204 212 151 156 104 104 104 155 69 70 71 2 i I 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References.,, ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~~~ I I I 1649. Nov. 2,,..,, 6, 7,, 9,, 12,, 14,, 15,, 17,, 19,, 21,, 22,.,,,... [ ) 9Z )l?~ 1~ )) Treasurers-at-war -,7 Excise Revenue Come. - Treasurers-at-war Exigencies - - Excise Mr. Frost - - Collectors of prize goods. D. and C. lands - Mr. Frost, jun. -,, is Thos. and Edw. Bushell. Thos. Laxton, apothecary, of London. Col. Cox - - Col. Heane, governor of Weymouth. Wardens of Goldsmiths' Company. Edw. and Thos. Bushell. Fras. Smith - - Col. Cox - - Mr. Scott - - Col. Venn - Col. Goffe - Susan Bateman, widow. Treasurers-at-war Sam. James - - Fras. Smith- - Treasurers-at-war Com. Wm. Dobbins On account, for corn for Ireland Drugs for the army in Ireland - On account, for exigencies - - For keeping prisoners at Weymouth, taken in conspiracy against Portland. Making two standard pieces, one of gold and one of silver. In full, for corn sent to Ireland - In full, for corn, freight, &c., for Ireland, his accounts being viewed and adjusted by the Irish Committee. Five months' advance for Guernsey* On account - - - - To be disposed of by Council for navy intelligence. For gunsmiths, for fixing fire-arms - Fire and candles for the guard at Whitehall. For relief for self and children from the one-tenth of prize goods. For Mr. Walley, to send over recruits to Ireland. In full of ship's hire - - - For Sir Hard. Waller for sending over recruits and his five companies to Ireland. Cask, packing, &c., of clothes for Ireland. ~ s. d. 1,200 0 0 82 1 6 273 13 4 124 1 0 100 0 0 398 3 1 10,823 0 3 4,587 6 8 300 0 0 200 0 0 417 1 6 38 0 0 13 6 8 3,550 0 0 580 0 0 610 14 3 4,656 13 4 40 0 0 I. 63. 213 230 237 251 277 273 288 293 293 294 I. 109. 9 9 29 9 9 9 20 20 41 23 9 I. 117. I. 118. Vol. VIII. 72 73 74 lilt tj 0 H 0 122 122 70,,,, Treasurers-at-war t Only part of this sum, viz., 3531. 9s. 4d. is in I. 118. * In I. 118, p. 111, 3531. 9s. 4d. of this sum is ordered for his shipping 172 tons of arms, ammunition, and provisions. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. From To cob 0 -4 4.1 1649. Nov. 22 Treasurers at-war,, 23,, 24, 26,, 28 Goldsmiths' Hall - D. and C. lands, Ireland. D. and C. lands, Mr. Frost, jun. Sir Hard. Waller - Thos. Footer Capt. Edw. Sexby Cols. Whalley and Fleetwood. Alex. Blowers of the Alexander. Col. Harrison John Humphrey of the Primrose. Mark Hurlock of the Francis. John Markin of the Prosperous Mary. John Martin of the Diligence. Jonathan Butter of the Jonathan. *Treasurers-at-war Object. To pay to Capt. Cooke and Major Robinson at Dunster Castle, for 1,400 recruits, at 8d. a day, to be raised in cos. Devon, Somerset, Cornwall, Hants, Dorset, and Wilts, for their quarters at the waterside, and 5s. a man for transport and victuals, 1;6561. 13s. 4d., and 3,0001. for transport of five companies of Waller's regiment, to be sent by the carrier of Exeter. On account of carriage of provisions to Bristol for Ireland. Repairs at Portland island - - Five days extra pay for 1,000 recruits, now on their march to Chester, but appointed to ship at Bristol. In full, for his ship's hire for Ireland, 2001.on demand and 3601. on 9th Dec. To send to Major Wm. Robinson at Milford Haven, for transport and victuals of Col. Cromwell's regiment of horse to Ireland, and 120 recruits of Col. Fleetwood's. In full of ship's hire for Ireland, 2001. on demand, and the rest 9th Dec. For carrying over recruits to' Ireland - 50 0 300 0 166 13 560 0 450 0 0 0 4 0 0 s. d. 4,656 13 4 I. 63. 293 299 Sum. 311 I. 109. 9 9 37 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 7 I. 117. I. 118. 143 70 139 128 141 123 124 125 126 124 References. 77 '78 H U2 e Vol. VIII. 76 543 4 3 451 15 7 585 3 6 564 2 1 533 18 6 311 312 311 311 323, Excise 3,550 0 0 323 * The same sum which was paid out in two warrants to Walley and Powell on the 29th. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. Date. rom To Object. Sum.References. --- Refrenes 1649. Nov. 29 Treasurers-at-war -,, 30 D. and C. lands -,, Treasurers-at-war - Dec. 3,.,.,,.,,,9 9 4 D. and C. lands. - D. and C. lands, Ireland. Chas. Walley Jas. Powell at Bristol. 10 colonels of horse Jas. Graves and 3 other cordwainers, advance for purchase of leather. Col. Venn Rob. Sansum, of the Alexander. Rich. Foster, of the Return. James Ansdell, of the Patience. Dr. Staynes Josias Smith, of the Mary. Thos. Fortescue, of the Rebecca. Sophina Ford and owners of the Hercules. John Swan, of the Ralph and John. John Harvey and Thos. Hague. Quarters, transport, victuals, &c. of 2,000 recruits for Ireland, to be raised near London.,, -,, for 1,000 recruits 241. each, the first moiety of the gratuity for the officers that shall raise and conduct to the waterside the horse recruits for Ireland. 2,000 pairs of boots for soldiers in Ireland, at 14s. 10d. a pair, in part. To issue for Harwich - - - In full, for hire of ship - - For five commissaries, a month's pay to muster the army for Ireland, at the several ports. In full of ship's hire, in two payments - 8,000 pairs stockings for Ireland ~ s. d. 2,366 13 4 1,183 6 8 240 0 0 500 0 0 140 0 0 260 0 0 290 0 0 180 0 0 35 0 0 323 9 ~ 23 I. 63. I. 109. 323 9 80 I. 117. I. 118. Vol. VIII. 144 79 346 346 346,,, D. and C. lands - 141,.. 186 8 648 4 60 0 0 0 0 350 350 350 350 357 45 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 9 127 125 126 127 69 129 129 128 142 0 o C2 214 5 0,,,,, 5 Treasurers-at-war - 400 0 0 81, 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. I a..r.... o.... '..t................ '....... Date. f Fom f To Object. I Sum. }| References. 1649. Dec. 6,, 7,, 10,, 12,, 13.... Treasurers-at-war Col. Hen. Cromwell. D. and C. Ireland. lands, I Col. Thos. Harrison Exigencies Mr. Frost - - D. and C. lands - Treasurers-at-war Revenue Corn. - Excise - - Del. estates, emergency fund. * Mr. Jackson, Excise. Col. John Venn - Mr. Frost, sen. - Treasurers-at-war Sir John Wollaston and Alderman Noel. Col. Hen. Cromwell. Serjeant Middleton Mr. Browne - Capt. Chas. Gibbon Lady Broghill Treasurers-at-war Jas. Powell, Bristol Month's advance for his staff officers, viz., chaplain, 8s. a day; provost marshal and two men, 7s. 4d.; surgeon and his two mates and horse for the chest, 1 Is.; surgeon's chest, 151. To be sent to Major Robinson at Milford Haven, for a month's pay at 8d. a day' for 600 horse recruits to be raised by Harrison in Gloucestershire, South Wales, &c., for their quarters at the water side, and 5s. a man for transport and victuals on ship board. To be issued by order of Council for the Irish service. On loan from the above money, to be repaid in a month. In silver in lieu of new gold - Month's advance for himself as colonel and captain. For trimming the garden at Whitehall - In part of a contract for guns for the five new frigates.. In part of his arrears - - - On account, by order of Parliament, to enable her to go to Ireland. To issue for Harwich, on bills signed by the ordnance officers of the Tower. On account, for transporting 700 reduced recruits of horse to Ireland. ~ s. d. 51 17 4 710 0 0 12,000 0 0 10,000 0 0 2,000 0 0 54 12 0 49 14 11 3,000 0 0 30 0 0 200 0 0 140 0 0 1,369 0 0 700 0 0 I. 63. 361 358 361 361 I. 109. 9 23 I. 117. 362 367 379 386 I. 118. 13, 107 140 20 27 9 29 2 29 Vol. VIII. I. Gn H 1-3 M M W UD 13 45 48 82 6 7, 14 D. and C. lands, Ireland.,, 15 Treasurers-at-war 390* 230 9 145 * Divided in I. 63 into two warrants, corresponding with the two following. 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. 0C 0a Date. From To Object. Sum. References......... 1649. Dec. 15,, 16,, 17,,,9, I I Treasurers-at-war Ordinance for I. - D. and C. lands, Ireland. Excise - - Chas. Walley, Chester. Comm. Dobbins - AldermenAndrews, Maurice, Thomson, and Stephen Estwick, Irish contractors. John Davis Sir Wm. Cole Rich. Downes, woollen draper.,, I,, 18 Ordinance for I. -,, 25,,. *.,...,,,,,,,, On account, for transporting three troops of Col. Hacker's, and reduced recruits, 669 in all, to sail from Chester or Liverpool. In recompense for Irish service Loan by them on the ordinance of 20,0001. a month, for sending corn to Ireland. For 50 tons 7 barrels of salmon, 8,825 cod fish, and 11 tons of herring, delivered in Ireland for the use of Derry during the siege, with interest, and expenses in transport. On account - - - 6,000 soldiers' coats and breeches for Ireland. 10,000 cassocks and breeches for Ireland. 7,500 yards mixed coloured broadcloth, at 1 is. 3d. a yard, for Ireland.* In part of 1,0001., broadcloth for Sir C. Coote's officers.* In full for broadcloth for Sir C. Coote's officers.* Charges incident to a survey of deans and chapters' lands. In pursuance of an order of Parliament, for bringing the good news from Ireland. In part of a contract of 6,7781. for 300 quarters of wheat at 70s., and 2,200 of rye at 52s. for Ireland. I I ~ s. d. 669 0 0 120 0 0 4,859 8 0 1,600 0 0 300 0 0 5,100 0 0 8,500 0 0 4,218 15 0 319 13 10i 680 6 1k 5,000 0 0 100 0 0 3,00 0 0 360 400 4021 404 J I. 63. I I. 109. 9 I. 117. 35 23 29 35 35 29 I. 118. 145 112 26 50 75 73 73, 75t 76 73 155 67 Excise Vol. VIII. 83 84 _1 Old ordinances for I. 0 H 0 Excise - D. and C. lands - Col. Wm. Webb - 414 438,, 28,, 28 Excise I 17 30 9 Capt. St. George - Denis Gauden and Mr. Wainwright.,,,, Treasurers-at-war I I I I I I I * These warrants are noted as ordered, but not yet passed by Council. t The latter entry gives the warrant as on the old ordinances for Ireland, and not yet passed. . 1649. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. I'!. Date; From To Object. Sum. References. 1. 1649. Dec. 29 Treasurers-at-war I,, i, Excise',, 31 Undated rI50. Jan. 1, 3,, 5,, 8,, 11 I,?" Del. estates D. and C. lands, exigencies. Ordnance office, Tower. Excise - - Capts. Bishop and Norris. Thos. Baxter Rich. Thorowgood, linen-draper. Thos. Vincent and Lucas Lucie, merchants of London. Col. Arth. Hill - Navy Comm*. - Corn. Wm. Dobbins. Rob. Cordwell - Wm. Pennoyer - Thos. Waring - Ant. Webster Silvester Keene, Rob. Thacker, Thos. Beomont, and Wm. Edwards. Second payment for beer for Ireland,the rest to be paid within six months after receipt. Provisions received by Sir C. Coote for Derry during the siege. 16,000 shirts for Ireland - - Balance for 300 cwt. of French bay salt for Ireland, 7001. being paid, at 41. 10s. per cwt., and 251. for demurrage. For Charles Coote, eldest son of Sir Charles Coote, President of Connaught, from his father's arrears, for debts incurred during his long sickness in England, and for his future maintenance, on petition of Sir Rob. Hanna. Loan for the fleet going southwards - 1,950 cassocks and breeches at 17s., but only 1,930 delivered, there being no more in the Tower. 200 barrels of gunpowder, delivered into the stores. 251 barrels of gunpowder, delivered into the stores. To send to Ireland 5,0001. for Dublin, and 5,000/. for Carrickfergus, for Sir C. Coote's forces, to be disposed by direction of the Irish Committee. Compiling a book of the bloody massacre in Ireland. 1,000 pikes - - - 750 pikes - - - - 1,015 2,400 675 ~ s. d. 279 8 8 1 9 00 00 I. 63. 447 446 443 444 452 I. 109. 9 30 30 30 2 20 297 2 0 9,000 0. 0 1,640 10 0 840 0 0 1,054 4 0 10,000 0 0 100 0 0 191 13 4 143 15 0 I. 117. I. 118. Vol. VIII. 55,56 26 72 72 27 77 H C12 10 11 Treasurers-at-war Exigencies - - Excise- - -,, _ _ 470 486 9 20 32 14 14, 15 [ 1650. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. L Date. From To Object. Sum. References. J.I....I....... 1650. Jan. 12,9.p I I,, 14,.,.,, 18,...,, 21,, 22,,, P 23, 25,, 30,),,,,,,,,,. Feb. 1,, 2 2> f I Treasurers-at-war D. and C. lands I I Excise- - - Sir John Wollaston and Alderman Noel. Exigencies * - Del. estates- - Treasurers-at-war Excise Exigencies - - Excise Comrs. Excise - Treasurers-at-war John Jackson, Excise. Lucas Lucie and Wm. Harris. Jas. Graves, &c. - Dr. Cartwright - Capt. Otway John Gare, &c. - Thos. Roch, &c. - Dr. Guerdon - Ant. Ascham - Francis, wife of Col. Hercules Huncks. Thos. Footer - Mr. Ascham - Col. John Venn - Chas. Vane - - Rich. Bradshaw - Mr. Jackson - Wm. Pennoyer - Rob. Hammond, merchant. Col. Venn - I In part of a contract of 7,5171. 10s. for 186 tons 18 cwt. 3 qrs. Holland cheese for Ireland, at 401/. the ton. In full, of a contract of 3,4831. 6s. 8d. for 16,000 pairs of shoes at 2s. 6d., and 2,000 pairs of boots at 14s. 10d. for Ireland. Expenses of the dispatch to the Lord Lieutenant in Ireland. For bringing the news of Lieut.-Gen. Jones' overthrow of Ormond, before Dublin. 13,000 collars of bandoleers - - 3,000 collars of bandoleers - To be disbursed by Council's direction for the Mint. For his necessary provision in going as agent to Spain. Part of her husband's arrears - For conveying clothes, provisions, &c., to Bristol for Ireland, additional. To advance on the last 15,0001. of the 150,0001. Sent as agent into Spain, three months' entertainment. New casting broken brass ordnance - Advance for his journey to Portugal as agent. Advance for his journey to Hamburg - To be paid out on orders of Council - 544 barrels of gunpowder - - 200 pairs of pistols for Ireland at 14s. a pair, in two payments. Provisions for Berwick and the northern garrisons, to be paid out of the 10,0001. part of the 6,0001. for petty emptions. ~ s. d. 3,000 0 0 2,983 6 8 30 0 0 100 0 0 920 16 8 212 10 0 40 0 0 600 0 0 66 13 4 69 10 0 5,000 0 0 200 0 0 50 0 0 600 0 0 600 0 0 150,000 0 0 2,284 16 0 140 0 0 900 0 0 I I. 63. 507 514 517 542 526 540 68 154 154 I. 109. 9 I. 117. 561 571 571 572 581 579 I. 118. 43 20 2 9 33 20 20 20 20 45 10 30 15 16 45 71 I I 86 87 Vol. VIII. 85 ti Q0 8 11 9 105 88 - - I - i - I I 1650. Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money —cont. Date. From To Object. Sum. References. 1650. Feb. 4,, 6 9 7,, 8,, 11.. 14 Excise - - Sir Adam Loftus, Del. estates. Exigencies - - Excise - - Col. Venn - Treasurers-at-war,,,, 7. 7,,? 7, 9, I,,.9. 9' Excise,9, I,.: ~ _ ~ Lieut.-Col. Ryves - Dan. Judd - John Penny Col. Edw. Conway Mr. Scott - Thos. Gill - Thos. Laxton, apothecary. Edw. Anslow, &c. - Jas. Graves, &c. - Thos. Hague and John Harvey, &c. Rich. Wiltshire, master of the Jonas of London. Corn. Wm. Dobbins Edw. Burgh, upholsterer. Thos. Beadell, upholsterer. Widow Hollingsworth. Rich. Thorowgood, linen-draper. By order of Parliament - - 50 tons of musket shot - - For his pains in taking up shipping for Ireland. Given by the House for service at Dungan Hill. To be disposed of by Council - 1,000 pairs of holsters - To issue for the gunsmiths - - Drugs and compositions for two surgeons' chests for Sir C. Coote. 1,500 backs, breasts, and potts -' 1,950 pairs shoes at 2s. 6d. - - 8,000 pairs stockings for Ireland 1,950 pairs stockings for foot soldiers - 2,000 pairs stockings for horse soldiers Imprest for freightage to Youghall Imprest for salary at 6s. a day, of a servant sending clothes and provisions to Youghall. 100 white set rugs at 8s. 3d. for hospitals in Ireland. 200 white set rugs at 8s. 3d. for hospitals in Ireland. 300 black and white rugs or blankets, 170 at 5s. and 130 at 5s. 6d., for hospitals in Ireland. 5,3621 ells of white and brown Ozembrigge to make 1,950 shirts for Sir C. Coote's soldiers. d s. d. 100 0 0 908 6 8 3 0 0 500 a 0 100 0 0 166 13 4 417 1 6 29 12 5 1,275 0 0 243 15 0 431 11 1 105 12 6 161 15 0 100 0 0 I I. 63. 602 583 610 627 632 630 631* 631 638 630 625 I. 109. 30 2 20 45 L 117. 18 13 21 I. 118. 155 113 45 107 69 67 69 70 74 74 114 114 115 72 I I 89 90 91 92 92 Vol. VIII. CO C/ 12 0 0 41 5 0 82 10 0 83 18 4 249 16 4 * This and the following warrant is blended into one in I. 63 and Vol. VIII. No. 92. 1650. I Warrants by the Council of State for Payment of Money-cont. CY 0k 0o [I 1 Date. 1650. Feb. 14,, v,,.......,... ~~?~) ~~9 ) p I From To Object. Sum. References. Excise, John son. s. d. 249 15 0 Jack- Rich. Thorowgood, linen-draper. " I, -, -9,,,, - Treasurers-at-war Sir Adam Loftus - George Waterman Lieut. John Streater Jas. Ansdell of the Patience. Rich. Foster of the Return. Rob. Sansum of the Alexander. Wm. Gilbert of the John of London. Lucas Lucy, Thos. Ross, and partners. Col. Edw. Conway 480 ells of towelling at 5id., 2,400 of sheeting at 154d., 100 of linen at 18d., 2,700 of canvas at 7d., for straw beds for hospitals in Ireland. 5,995 ells of vittry for tent cloth for soldiers in Ireland. 8,0121 ells of hall cloth for tents - - 10 measuring yards and ells, 37 ells and 14 pieces of Poldavis, ropes, cords, packing, porterage, &c. Ropes, tape, and thread for tent making Six brass guns with saddle and furniture. Balance due for ship's hire In part, for ship's hire - - - For 186 tons 18 cwt. 3 qrs. cheese, 600 deals, and 100 balks for the army in Ireland, 3,0001. having been paid on imprest. From the 50,0001. charged on delinquents' estates for Ireland. 353 9 10 516 14 7 19 10 3 58 13 9 36 0 0 231 8 6 419 9 2 334 5 8 200 0 0 4,517 10 0 500 0 0 I. 63. 625 625 625 625* 629 626 626 629 628 627 631 I. 109. I. 117. I. 118. 115 116 116 116 117 117 132 132 132 133 Vol. VIII.,, 15 93 94 0 H C-) m HLPJ * This and the four preceding warrants are joined together in I. 63. GENERAL INDEX. * * For streets, buildings, &c. in London, see London, streets, &c. of. For names of ships, see Ships, names of. For titles of books, see Books, titles of. A. Abbot, Mr., registrar of the Prerogative Court, 238. Abbots, Mr., 445, 447. Aberdeen, clerk of, 207. Aberdovey port, Wales, 45..........., ships to, 178. Aberystwith Castle, 279.......... garrison, 230, 254, 257, 279. Abingdon, 403..........., stores, &c. sent to, 556 (2), 557. Abner, Stephen, 130. Abney, John, 195.........,....., letter to, 195. Accounts of the Kingdom, Act for taking the, 167................, Commissioners for, 167.............., Committee for, 144, 428, 570......................, warrant to, 559. Acklam, Leon, 2.........., Thos., 2. Adams, —, of Chertsey, 526................. warrant to, 526. Adderley, or Aderley, Wm., minister at Chatham, 320, 426, 520. Admiral, Lord High, 484; see also Rich, Rob., Earl of Warwick. Admirals and generals at sea, 23, 27, 54, 203, 332, 346 (2), 402; see also Popham, Edw.; Blake, Rob.; Deane, Rich..........., flags of, 526..........., Rear, 102, 402.........., Vice, 23, 59 (2), 102, 203, 206, 219, 409, 424, 461 (2); see also Moulton, Capt. Rob................, letter to, 18. Admiralty, 43, 80, 97, 148, 332, 346, 392, 434.......... for Cinque Ports, 250................, serjeant of, see Cinque Ports, and Dover, Admiralty serjeant at..........., marshal of, see Smith, Solomon........... power of, vested in Council of State, 10, 472, 474.......... of Bruges, 163..........., records of, 13, 17.......... seal, 34.......... tenths, 130, 293. Admiralty Committee, 43, 49 (2), 51, 53, 57, 59, 66, 71, 112, 119, 131, 176, 190, 267, 301, 306, 312, 320, 346, 369, 397, 398, 412, 418, 424, 437, 448 (2), 452, 472 (2), 475, 478, 494, 5] 1, 515, 529................, appointment of, 34................, certificate sent to, 463................ chambers or offices of, 212................., l e t t e r s o f ( M a r c h 1 6 4 9 ), 5 4...................... (April), 69, 82, 84, 105...................... (May), 122 (2), 164, 166.................... (June), 211, 212 (3). a..................... (July), 240 (2)....................... (Aug.), 260, 265...................... ( S e p t. ), 2 9 9, 3 0 1, 3 0 8, 3 1 7, 322,324 (3)..........(............ ( O c t. ), 3 3 8, 3 5 3, 3 5 4, 3 6 7...................... (Nov.), 375, 378, 382, 386, 400, 405, 407, 409 (2), 411 (2)....................... (Dec.), 420, 423, 425, 426, 428, 429, 433, 434, 437, 440-443, 448, 450, 452 (2), 455 (2), 457, 463 (4)...................... (Jan. 1650), 466,467, 468, 469 (2), 473, 474, 476 (2), 479 (3), 482, 486, 487, 489 (2), 492, 493, 494, 498..................... (Feb.), 509................., letters to, 62, 133, 402 (2), 424, 472......................, alluded to, 104................., messengers of, 395, 434............,minutes of, 258.................. orders and proceedings of (Mar. 1649), 39, 40, 41 (2), 48, 50, 51, 55, 56, 57, 62, 64, 65....................... (April), 69 (3), 70, 71, 73, 76, 77, 79, 82, 87, 98, 100, 102, 105, 108, 110, 113, 120....................... (May), 134............. (June), 178, 179, 206................. (July), 250................ (Aug.), 293, 294....................... (Sept.), 308, 318, 321, 324...................... (Oct.), 346, 353, 354, 364, 368...................... (Nov.), 374, 389, 395 (2), 397-400, 404, 4C9 (2), 412, 413....................... (Dec.),419, 423, 425, 433, 436,441, 448, 450, 455...............,...... (Jan. 1650), 466,468, 470, 472, 479, 482, 486, 492, 4'8...................... (Feb.), 507. 602 GENERAL INDEX. Admiralty Committee-cont................, orders to, alluded to, 31................, petitions to, 368, 395, 458................, proposals made to, 71................., references to (March 1649), 36, 47, 59 (3).............,...... (April), 83, 97, 103 (2), 109 (2), 112....................... (M ay), 119, 146, 154, 156, 161, 162................ (June), 169, 170,173, 176, 178,185, 198 (2), 204, 206...................... (July), 227, 243................. (Aug.),277, 279, 283, 289, - 290, 294................,...... (Sept.), 298-300, 302,304, 307, 309, 310, 317, 318 (2), 321, 322..........,............ (Oct.), 334, 340,349, 352, 365, 366, 369, 371....................... (Nov.), 373, 379 (3), 381 -384, 385 (2), 388, 391, 396, 398 (2), 399, 401 (2), 402, 408........................ (D ec.), 424, 426, 429, 430, 431, 432 (2), 435, 447,.448, 460, 461...................... (Jan. 1650), 465,468, 470 -473, 477, 481, 490 (2), 493, 496, 497....................... (Feb.), 500, 507, 508................ references by, 48, 82, 212, 269, 280 (2), 285, 286, 290, 293, 302, 321, 352, 365, 375, 378, 389 (2), 397, 404 (3), 409, 432, 440, 441 (2), 454, 463, 469, 507 (2)................, reports of, 48, 395, 400, 413....................., alluded to, 84, 105, 280, 289, 316, 365, 435, 530................, reports to, 71, 75................., secretary to, see Coytmor, Rob................., servant of, 409................, usher and doorkeeper to, 395, 434................, warrants of, 214, 527, 546, 548, 551. Admiralty Court, 17 (2), 41, 75, 87, 107, 119, 133, 148, 172, 192, 201, 203, 204, 248, 249 (2), 250, 251, 288, 300, 305, 384, 385, 388, 398, 400, 409 (2), 424, 425, 430, 435, 436, 453, 466, 472, 479,493................, judge advocate of, see Walker, Dr. Walter................ judges delegate of, 17, 41, 50, 56, 59, 64, 71, 86, 97, 190, 199, 201, 204, 208, 235, 240, 250, 321,339, 389, 392 (2), 423, 426, 429, 431, 435-437,440, 441,448, 449, 453, 469, 471, 474.............. letters to, 44, 84,179,219, 226, 240, 272, 308, 424, 442...............,......, warrants to, 556, 559, 563, 564.........,, order to, 74...............,references to, 110,147,165, 179, 191, 235, 260, 262, 279, 282, 287 (2), 294, 302, 321, 340, 349, 359, 364, 375, 38S, 410, 412, 421, 442 (2), 449, 452, 476, 479, 481, 500, 501, 506-508, 510. Admiralty Court-cont................, officers of, 338.........., proctor of, see Budd, Mr..........., registrar of, see Wyan. Advance of money, Committee for, 188 (2), 238, 486. Adventurers for Ireland, see Irish adventurers. Ady, Walter, 479. Afflet, Rich., warrants to, 533, 556. Africa, trade of, 551. Agate cups, 330. Agnew, Andrew, 215.........., Patrick, 215. Ahab, 3. Aires, George, see Ayres. Aiscue, John, 545. Aldborough, ship of, 565. Aldersey, Terry, 397. Aldersgate Street (London), 509, 522, 523 (3), 524, 553. Aldren, Mr., 308. Aldrich, Col. Thos., 274, 279 (2), 282, 301. Aldridge, Capt. Robt., 154, 521................, warrants to, 537, 554. Aldworth, Rich., 54, 67, 391, 467, 470. Alehouse keepers, 392. Aleppo, 194, 435.........., consul at, 89, 427, 428, 435, 456 (2), 460..........., trade with, 435..........., traveller to, 427. Alexander, Geo., 532. Algiers, prisoners in, 82. Alicant, Spain, 16. Alkeen or Alkin, Eliz., 170, 382. Allegiance, oath of, 7................, Act for abolishing, 419. Allen, Allein, or Alleyne, Alderman Eras., M.P., 46, 99, 109, 124, 127, 132, 158, 253, 262, 420, 438, 507, 574, 579..............., letters to, 109, 423................., note by, 423........... Rich., 85. Allenson, Sir Wm., 233. Alleyn, Capt. Edw., 323.........., Elizabeth, 189..........., Jno., herald, 135, 165................ warrant to, 532.........., Capt. Thos., a pirate, 118, 120, 123, 171,219,522, 536, 544..............., Rebecca, wife of, 312, 469,522, 525, 544................, children and servant of, 544. Alliances and treaties, committee on, 166. Allon, Wm., letter of, 197. Alsop, Bernard, 523.........., mayor of Plymouth, letter to, 78; see also Plymouth, mayor of..........., Mr., 29. Althorpe, co. Notts, resident at, 198. Altona, weavers' looms in, 64. GENERAL INDEX. 603 Alured, Col. Matt., payment to, 581. Ambassadors, 494,497......... or agents, English, abroad, 6,12, 34, 40, 91, 153, 494, 513; see also under the several countries.......... or ministers, foreign, in England, 505, 506, 509; see also under the respective countries.........., discourse on the receptions of, in different countries, 114-117. Amersdon, committee of, letter to, 197. Ammunition, 73, 80, 112, 122, 127, 138, 146, 147, 171, 192,.213 (2), 228, 229, 232, 240, 246, 252 (2), 305, 354, 355, 377, 431, 536 (4), 538, 545.......... for Ireland, 259, 536, 540, see Ireland.........., search for, and seizure of, 268, 269, 273, 568........... ships laden with, 105, 110, 157, 165, 206, 236 (2), 400, 531..........., transfer of, 203, 228 (2), 267, 574.........., want of, for ships, 43, 189, 254, 561. Amounderness (Lancashire), 385. Ampleford, Jno., 165. Amsterdam, 457, 462 (2), 474.........., arms from, 311..........., merchants of, ship of, 101.........., ships from, 134, 177, 310, 311. Anabaptists, 445. Andalusia, consul at, 435, 466, 468. Anderson, Capt. Robert, 251........... Thos., 431, 450, 468, 470, 479, 482, 486, 492, 509, 514, 531........., Mr., sheriff of Lincoln, 441.........., Mr., 213. Andrewes, Geo., 264..........., M ichael, 532..........., Nath., 452, 471, 566.........., Thos., Alderman, Lord Mayor of London, treasurer of assessments for Ireland, 93, 120,439,499,567, 571 (2), 596............... Act for knighting of, 175. Angels, gold coin, 473, 497. Anglesea, 142 (2)..........., committee in, 142..........., delinquents in, compounding with, 93..........,justices of peace for, 379..........., money sent to, 349.........., reducement of, 42..........., ships to or from, 95, 349..........., troops to or from, 94, 95, 96, 98, 111, 350. Anlaby, Mr., 507. Annesley, Edw., see Ansley. Anonymous persons, letters of, 3, 464, 504..........., letters to, 3, 158..........., observations of, 64..........., petition of, 227. Ansart, Capt. Ant., 562. Ansdell, Jas., payments to, 594, 600........, ir., 421; Ansley, Annesley, or Anslow, Edw., master armourer, 533................, p a y m e n t s t o, 5 8 2, 5 9 9................., warrants to, 530, 533, 546..........., Mr., 183. Antichrist, 169. Antrim, ship of, 71, 74. Antwerp, 457, 462 (2), 474, 533. Apothecaries, 374. Appleby, Fras., 292.............. payment to, 588. Appledore, 76.........., money sent to, 349..........., ships at or from, 210, 219, 349.........., troops shipped from, 350. Appletree, Mr., 58, 309, 422, 423................, letter to, 60. Apsley, Col., 390. Apsome, arms and ammunition from, 171. Archbishops, 496. Archduke, the (Ferdinand of Austria), 172. Ardes (Ireland), 140. Ardmeanoch, Scotland, lordship of, tenants of, 266, 526. Argyle, Marquis of, see Campbell. Arkinstall, Thos. 76, 565................, warrant to, 549. Armourers, 49; see also Ansley, Edw..........., tools of. for Ireland, 582. Armoury, the (Tower), 564; see also Greenwich..%...., master of, 215................, warrant to, 526.........., officers of, 503, 530, 563................, letter to, 15................. warrant to, 564. Arms, coats of, 8, 11, 14, 28, 65 (3), 106, 171, 373, 394, 415.........., deputy serjeant at, 466.........., Kings at, see Ryley, Wm.......... of the King, 20, 171, 176, 481.......... of the Commonwealth, 171. Arms and armour, 38, 98, 213, 222, 232, 233, 259, 354, 355, 403, 450, 531-533.........., account of, 147, 418.........., capture or seizure of, 21, 75, 113, 421, 433, 569..........., collecting of, 536, 537, 539, 546, 563........., embezzlement of, 541..........,exemption from bearing, 285.........., fixing of, 171, 205 (2).......... for Ireland, see Ireland and Ships, arms for.......... for Scotland, 310, 403..........., issuing of, 547, 559..........., p e r s o n s b e a r i n g, 2 9 2, 5 3 2, 5 3 5, 5 5 5..........., prices of, 136.........., purchase of, 21, 49, 136, 146, 173, 252 (2), 309, 317........... search for, 268.........., ships laden with, 206, 311. 604 GENERAL INDEX. Arms and armour-cont..........., testing of, 540, 541, 560.........., tra n sfe r o f, 2 1, 6 0, 1 7 1, 1 8 6,. 2 0 3, 228 (2), 267, 531, 575 (2).......... unserviceable, 173..........., w ant of, 38, 138, 149. Armstrong, John, 500. Army or forces, the, 9, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 (2), 26, 53 (2), 55, 66, 73, 123, 132, 134, 141, 174, 181, 183, 188, 232, 234, 251, 304, 308, 359, 381, 415, 459, 491, 512; see also Soldiers, Horse, and Ireland, forces, &c. sent to..........., accou n ts of, 4 24........... assessments or taxes for, 150, 158 (2), 232, 246, 262, 272, 287, 288, 292, 302, 305, 307, 308, 359, 372, 373, 391, 453, 459, 486..........., commander-in-chief of, 355.........., commissaries of, 424.......... committee, 8 (2), 27 (2), 62, 77, 130, 134, 135, 139, 141, 181, 183, 206, 227, 252, 302, 305, 360, 364, 390, 391, 401, 403, 417, 459, 486, 487, 507 (2)................, letters to, 20, 38 (2), 60, 64, 73, 128, 138, 139 (2), 140, 222, 226, 308, 337, 348, 353, 356, 372, 382................, subjects referred to, 18, 21, 31, 43, 49, 52, 57 (2), 137, 143, 146, 154, 155 (2), 169, 189, 201, 213, 399.........., c o u n c il o f, 7..........., d eclaration to, 302..........., designs to corrupt, 156, 302, 303 (2).........., disbanding of, 28..........., d isp o sa l o f, 1 5........., drugs, &c. for, 281........., establishment of, 304 (2).........., estim ate for, 3 59..........., General of, see Fairfax, Lord..........., Judge A dvocate of, 215.........., Lieutenant-General of, see Cromwell, Oliver........... m aintenance of, 1, 2, 25........., Major and Commissary General of, 190 (2).........., Marshal General of, see Marshal Gen.........., modelling of, 37, 41........... m oney for, 121, 124, 134 (2), 146, 148, 150, 245, 308, 319, 321, 357 (2), 364, 372, 453, 459, 486.......,......, raising of, 321, 372, 373, 465......................., Act for, 74................. want of, 308.........., mustering of, 79, 211, 424.........., mutiny or revolt in, 55, 140, 143, 149 -151, 156, 237 (2).......... officers or commanders of, 22, 48, 61, 80, 98 (2), 113, 127, 160, 163, 164, 172, 174 (2), 183, 190 (2), 205, 213, 215, 221, 225, 231, 232, 234, 238, 246, 249, 251, 255, 264, 280, 282, 284, 303, 305, 313, 328, 338, 392, 393, 401, 419, 422, 426, 429, 453, 539, and casual notices of, passim. I I Army or forces, the-cont........... officers of, council of, 285, 304................, oath taken by, 338..........,......pay of, 25, 28, 92, 181, 207, 258, 262, 272, 305, 319, 322, 355, 357, 372, 459, 511, 587.......... o ffi c e r s, c o m m i t t e e o f t h e C o u n c i l o f State to confer with, 22, 235, 251, 280, 281, 287, 291, 346, 362, 373, 399, 422, 486, 506........................, meeting of, hour of, 235......................, members of, 227, 229......................., references to, 227, 230, 240, 252, 255, 262, 277, 291 (2), 297, 300, 301 (2), 305, 313, 314, 316, 322, 366, 368, 375, 381, 418, 422........... power of, 7.........., quartermaster-general of, 188..........., Royalist, 84, 328, 354, 355, 493..........., scoutmaster-general of, 238, 353..........., state of, 22..........., stores of, 222.........., officers for, 221..........., surgeons for, 399; and see Surgeons................., order for payment of, 313.........., train of artillery for, 448, 508, 534 (2), 589................, waggons for, 252........... treasurers of, 82, 120, 130, 132, 134, 146, 186, 243, 244, 246, 294, 306, 310, 318-322, 401, 453, 465, 495, 571, 573................, letters to, 141, 210, 345..............., payments to, 182,190, 453, 573................, payments by, 205, 573..........., victuals for, 322. Armyne, Mich., pass for, 551.........., Sir Wm., member of the Council of State, 6, 19, 60, 62, 86, 111,126, 183, 185, 201 (2), 208, 219, 227, 312, 394, 498, 495, 502, 512................,placed on committees, 42, 48, 52 (2), 62, 77, 97, 103, 177, 188 (2), 208 (2), 217, 221 (2), 233, 243, 252, 260, 316, 482, 490, 502 (2), 508, 509, 510. Arnold, Capt. Wm., 334, 522, 590. Arnott ot Arnat, Jno., warrants to, 529, 530. Arscott, Capt. Tristram, 521. Artcliffc Fort (Kent), troops at, 67. Arthur, John, Vice-Admiral of Weymouth, Dorsetshire, 31, 76, 203. Artillery, 11.......... trains, 355; see also Ireland and Army, artillery trains for. Arundel, Earl of, see Howard. Ascham, Anth., 288................, sent agent to Spain, 482, 488 (3), 489, 492 (7), 494 (2), 496-498, 502 (2), 508, 598 (2).............., allowance to, 482, 483, 488, 496. Ascue, Sir Geo., see Ayscue. Asheroft, Rich., warrant to, 545. GENERAL INDEX. 605 Ashe, Fras., 404..........., John, 432. Asher, Geo., 513. Ashfield, Lieut.-CoJ., 322, 375, 376, 379, 439.................. pay of, 332 (2), 349................, regiment of, 332, 345, 371......................., pay of, 346, 374................, stores for, 548, 549 (2). Ashley, Capt., 432. Ashton, Colonel or Major-Gen. Wm., 179?, 205, 221, 277, 522................., letters to, 98, 139..............., payment to, 577................. regiment of, 277, 577. Asia, 427..........., trade of, 551. Askittle, Hen., 395. Assay Master, see Mint. Assessments, 199,205, 262, 357, 359, 364 (2), 391; see also Army, and Ireland, army in, assessments for; London, assessments in, and Taxes.........., collectors for, 216.........., Commissioners for, 34, 74, 216. Assize, clerks of, letter to, 262..........., judges of, see Judges. Aston, Major Wm., 179, see also Ashton. Athropp, Mr., 428. Atkins, Thomas, alderman'of London, 80, 167, 507......,....... knighting of, 175................, speech of, 167.........., M r., 58. Atkinson, Jno., 167. Attorney General (Prideaux, Edm.), 108, 154, 198, 199, 225, 304 (2), 305, 312-315, 320, 331 (2), 335 (2), 340, 341-343, 368, 370, 376, 387, 391, 422, 441, 453 (2), 476, 477, 491, 494, 496, 497, 538................, assistants of, 121,314................,letters to, 143, 181, 228, 274, 300, 509................, references to, 121, 162, 245................. warrants to, 549, 564. Attorneys and solicitors, oath to be taken by, 339, 392. Atwood, Wm., treasurer of the Hamburg Merchant Adventurers, 496. Augier, Mr., agent to France, 51, 136, 148, 183, 184, 208, 221, 277,322, 324, 336, 340, 376, 388,404, 461, 474, 501................, payments to, 136, 201, 260 (2), 336. Augmentations of livings, 339 (2). Austin, Geo., 468..........., R ob., 523. Austria, House of, 116, 168. Avaux or Vaux, Monsr. de, 433, 47.5................, Madeline de, his wife, 428, 429, 475........,....., grandchild of, 475. Avery, Samuel, letter of, 144.........., Alderman, 30, 499, 571................, order to, 518. Aylesbury, ordnance at, 294, 450, 563. Aylesford, co. Kent, lathe of, 253, 263, 265............, letter to, 253. Aymer Wood, co. Worcest., 430. Ayres, or Aires, George, 385 (2), 413 (2), 417, 447, 554, 305. Ayscue, Col. Edw., 203........... Sir Geo., 173,207, 210, 218, 242, 244, 276, 305, 346, 384, 400, 402................, letters to, 175, 209, 218, 323, 330................, thanks of Parliament to, 249.........., Samuel, 412. B. Babasion, Claes, 179, 208. Bacchus or Backhurst, Sir John, 112 (2), 119, 135. Backwell, Jno., 389. Badiley, Bodiley, or Bodiloe, Capt. Rich., Commander-in-chief in the Downs, 102, 105,/128, 146, 148, 157, 160, 172, 179, 206, 227, 393, 401................, letter of, 158................, letters to, 150, 161, 171 (2), 175 (2), 178, 182, 393................, warrants to, 214, 532, 560. Bailiffs, 339. Baillie, Wm., petition of, 265. Baily or Bayly, Dr. Thos., 455, 490, 514. Baines, Capt. Adam, payment to, 574..........., Capt., 60. Baker, Jno., 269.........., Jno., M.P., 553.........., Thos., 372, 373..........., Ensign Wm., warrant to, 536..........., Mr., 241, 503..........., Mr., of Kent, family of, 373. Baldune, Scotland, resident at, 266. Baldwin, Capt. Geo., 521. Balishannon (Ireland), 439..........., ships from, 359. Ball, Capt. Andrew, 379, 393 (2), 568................, letter to, 449.......... or Baldwin, Capt., 568. Ballighter, Mr., 425, 426. Balmilliar (Scotland), resident at, 258. Balmurrey (Scotland), resident in, 215. Balssell, Scotland, 266. Balzorde (Scotland), Laird of, 265. Bamber, Capt., 163................,troop of, 70, 98, 139. Bampfield or Bamfield, Col. Jos., 441, 447, 561. 606 GENERAL INDEX. Banbury, 94. Barbadoes, 40, 560.........., horses exported to, 175..........., persons sent to, 384. Barbary, exports to, 72.......... stallion, 536, 537. Barber, Col. or Major, 513, 569. Barbiere, Pierre, pass for, 551. Barbon, Prayse, leather seller, 249. Barbour, Capt., letter to, 279. Barge, the Great, keeper or master of, 154, 189, 440, 474, 497, 549......................, assistant to, 481, 497. Bargemen, 556. Barges (State), 296, 509..........., cloth for, 189, 296, 495, 511..........., repairs of, 440. Barker, Edw., payments to, 583, 586.........., Wm., 542. Barkham, Sir -, letter to, 186. Barking, co. Essex, fishermen of, 529..........., residents at, 132, 306. Barkley or Barkelay, Wm., see Berkley. Barkstead, Col., see Berkstead. Barmston, co. York, 2. Barnardiston, Nath., merchant of Smyrna, 90, 432................, certificate by, 427.......... Sam., m erchant of Sm yrna, 90, 195, 196................, certificate by, 427................, letter to, 92.........., Thos., 249.........., Thos., comptroller of the Mint, 549, 550................, warrant to, 550.........., Mr., 299. Barnet, 392. Barnstaple, 55, 147, 398, 413.........., Customs' or Excise officers at, 52 (2), 76, 566........... letter of, 66.................., letters to, 16, 50, 52................, warrant to, 555.........., persons at, 127, 170, 177..........., p ira c ie s a t, 5 5........., ships at, to, or from, 101, 104, 127, 177, 210, 219, 398.........., ships of, 50, 52........... troops shipped from, 394.........., victualler at, 394. - Baron, Lord Chief, see Wylde, John. Barrell, Capt. Wm., governor of Mersey Island, 491. Barrington, Hen., payment to, 589. Barrow or Berrow, Col. John, 464, 482 (2).........., Mr., searcher at Gravesend, 430................, letter to, 322. Barry, Sir Jas., payment to, 226. Bartlet, Capt. John, 30. Bartlett, Sam., assay master of the Mint, 549 550............., warrant to, 550. Bartley, Alderman, see Berkley. Basieu, Mons., 486. Basill, Jno., 540.. Basson, Rich., payment to, 587. Batchelor, Mr., 32. Bateman, Susan, widow, 400................., payment to, 592.........., Thos., 204, 490, 576, 579, 581, 583. Bath, the, visitors to, 131. Bawden, Jno., 521. Baxter, Thos., 421................, payment to, 597. Baylie, Jas., 557..........., Capt., 449. Bayly, Dr. Thos., see Baily. Bayman, Thos., payment to, 583. Bayner, Capt. Adam, petition of, 65. Baynes, Robt., warrant to, 562. Bayon, Fras., 229. Beacher, -, warrant to, 538. Beachy, ships to or from, 200, 260. Beacons, 518. Beadell, Thos., payment to, 599. Beake, Capt. Robt., 48. Beale, Barth., certificates by, 473, 497..........., Paul, merchant, payment to, 574.........., Simon, warrant to; 564. Beane, Mr., 48. Beard, Major Robt., 499. Beauchamp, Thosma, 365, 410, 450, 556, 559. Beaumaris, 405..........., ships at, to, or from, 175, 508..........., troops to or from, 96, 98, 175. Beauvoir, Peter de, 302................, wife and servants of, 302,........., Messrs., 240. Becher, see Beecher. Beck, Wm., 529. Becke or Beeke, Gabriel, 72, 201. Becker, Lieut.-Col., 206. Beckwith, Susanna, 480. Bedfond, co. Middlesex, 522, 535. Bee, Capt. Robt., 208..............., payment to, 577. Beecher or Becher, Quartermaster-General, 271, 584. Beef, 218, 269. Beeke, Mr., see Becke. Beer, 380..........., complaints of, 298.......... for Ireland, 459, 578, 596.......... for ships, 102, 219, 249, 379, 431. Belfast, garrison at, 93........., person in, 510..........., presbytery at, 52.........., provisions for, 472, 563. GENERAL INDEX. 607 Belfast-cont.......... ship to, 269,........., troops at, 366. Bell, Jane, 523. Belvoir Castle, 279.........., arms and ammunition in, 203.........., demolishing of, 66, 74, 111, 129, 140, 153, 162, 180 (5), 183, 185, 187, 190, 240.........., garrison at, 187, 189, 190.........., governor of, see Markham, Capt. Ant..........., magazine in, 140. Bence, Alex., 172........., Mr., 534. Bendish, Sir Thos., Ambassador at Constantinople, 91, 196-198................, letters to, 87, 193, 242................, secretary of, 89.........., Thos., 411. Benedictine monk, 432. Benfield, co. Berks, inhabitants of, 482. Benion, Chas., payment to, 573. Bennet, Humph., 46.......... Rich., 528.........., R ob., 368.........., Col. Robt., 480, 521.............,. letter to, 33. Benson, —, justice of the peace for Northamptonshire, 124. Bentley, Wm., 523..........., M r., 129. Beomont, Thos., payment to, 597. Bergar, Peter, 548. Berisford, Jno., payment to 584 (2). Berkhampstead, bailiff and burgesses of, 301................, letter to, 274..........., persons in, 287, 301. Berkley, Bartley, or Barkley, Alderman Wm., 294, 333, 336, 359, 566..........., M r. (late), 194. Berkshire, 449..........., agent for, 537.........., commissioners for sequestration in, 135.........., justices for, 345, 542................., letter to, 224........., levies in, for Ireland, 537 (2)................, collectors for, 537..........., places in, 482, 535, 542.-........., prisoners in, 541.........., troops in, 471. Berkstead or Barkstead, Col., 297 (2)................, letter to, 268................, payments to, 580, 586................. regiment of, 112. Bernars, Josias, 130. Berne, canton of, payments to, 116. Berow, Thos., letter to, 176. Berrow, Col. Jno., see Barrow. Berry, Col. Robt., 54, 67. Bertie, Peregrine, pass for, 537..........., Richard, pass for, 537. Berwick-on-Tweed, 26, 336, 339 (2), 421, 568.........., a r m s, a m m u n i t i o n, & c. f r o m, 2 6 7................ for, 533..........., army in, 188.......... delinquents in, 25..........., disaffected persons in, 253.........., garrison of, 142, 152, 220, 421, 422, 448.........., garrisons (Scottish) at, 253.........., Governor of, see Hesilrigge, Sir Arth................, deputy, 253..........., guns for, 53, 127; 422, 430..........., inhabitants of, 253..........., lands in, 422........... mayor, &c. of, petition of, 422.........., provisions and stores for, 568 (2), 598.........., traveller to, 526. Betenson, Peter, letters to, 340, 341. Bethell, Capt., regiment of, 67.........., Col., 8, 189. Betsworth, Mr., letter to, 320. Bettesworth, Mrs., 529. Betton, co. Salop, 524. Bettridge, Roger, pass for, 564. Beverell, Capt. Jno., 521. Bevescourt, Sir W., see Bodenham. Bewdley Park, wood and timber in, 188, 213, 218. Bible, Scripture, &c., 288, 330, 359, 372, 491. Bideford, 147..........., inhabitants of, 345, 405. Biggam, Isabel, 215. Biggs, Thos., 532.........., Hen., son of, 532. Bilboa, trade with, 304, 306. Billers, Capt. Wm., petition of, 387. Bincks or Binx, Robt., minister, 183, 522, 535. Bingham, Col., letter to, 106. Bingley, Geo., certificate by, 497. Binx, see Bincks. Birch, Col. Thos., Governor of Liverpool, 19, 381, 385 (2), 438, 449. Birchall, Hump., warrants to, 561, 565. Bird, --, keeper of an inn at Gravesend, 84, 309. Birmingham or Bromichim, 554.......... Aston, 554. Birtley, Christ., 2................, letter of, 1. Biscay, ships in or to, 306, 311, 315, 317, 319, 321,547. Biscuit, 414, 431, 539.,......., price of, 219. 608 GENERA Bishop, Capt. Geo., 447, 453, 459, 471................, letter to, 149................, payments to, 578, 585, 596................, report by, 443........... Rich., 523..........., R obt., paym ent to, 518.........., Capt. Robt., 54, 67................, letter to, 75..........., M r., Provost M arshal, 398................ deputy and servants of, 557. Bishops, 496.........., lands of, 53, 54................, contractors for, 50..........,............, letter to, 53................, moneys raised by sale of, 358 (3). Bix, Jno., 385. Blackborne or Blackburne, prisoner, 78, 209 (2), 243, 244 (2), 247, 248. Blackburn Hundred (Lancaster), petition of inhabitants of, alluded to, 70. Blackdon or Blackden, Thos., messenger to the Admiralty Committee, allowances to, 395, 434................, order to, 318. Blackmore, Simon, 322, 383. ~..............., letters to, 315, 324. Blackwell, Rich., 134................,letters to, 171, 190, 192, 204..........., M r., 1 2 9. Blague, Col., see Blake. Blaides, Jas., 507. Blaithwaite, Mary, widow, 291. Blake, Capt. Benjamin, 397..........., G e o., 5 5 5..........., H en., letters to, 190, 192.......... Hump., 134................, etters to, 171, 204.......... or Blague, Col. Rob., M.P., General of the Fleet, or at sea, 17, 20 (2), 23 (2), 26 (2), 27, 70, 326, 355, 379, 389, 393, 394, 413, 417, 424 (2), 425, 448, 450, 477 (2), 479, 482 (3), 491, 494, 498, 562 (2), 563, 566; see also Fleet, Generals of................., letters of, 58, 62, 69, 72, 73 (2), 79,85 (2), 96, 98, 99,102,110, 122, 138................, letters to, 328, 378, 463................, proposals by, 71, 167................, report of, 48..........,...... warrants by, 528-531, 540, 564, 565................, warrants to, 539, 551..........., R ich., 366, 391 (3), 470........,......... protections for, 559, $63, 564, 567..............,., warrant to, 563. Blame, Africt, 215. JBland, Capt. Mich., warrant to, 529. Blaney, Rich., 139. Blayney, Edward, Lord Blayney, 323, 827, 333, 524, 547. L INDEX. Blisset, Rich., sen., payment to, 582..........., Rich., jun., payment to, 582. Blondeau, Pierre, 295, 305, 352, 503, 504................, letter to, 504................, brother of, 504. Blount or Blunt, Col. Thos., justice of peace for co. Kent, 281, 381, 405, 410, 483, 503, 545................, letters to, 84, 157, 159, 264, 272, 342................., reference to, 77. Blowd, Nich., 547. Blowers or Blowes, Alex., 578, 593................, letter to, 244. Bludder, Sir Thos., 269. Blundell, Sir Anth., 235, 303................, payment to, 588..........., Sir Geo., 166, 205, 213................, payment to, 580..........., Lady S., pension to, 582. Blunt, Col., see Blount.........., Mr., of Mapledurham, co. Oxon, pass for, 537. Boarman, Wm., 528. Boate, Dr. de, 66, 588..........., Mr., 248. Bodenham, alias Bevescourt, Sir Wingfield, 557. Bodiloe or Bodiley, Capt., see Badiley. Bodmin, 514. Bohemia, Elizabeth, Queen of, 137, 153................, minister of, 201. Bohun, Mr., 31. Bolsover Castle (co. Derby), 55, 204..........., demolishing of, 217, 218..........., garrison in, 217. Bond, Dennis, member of the Council of State, 461, 495 (3), 565................, placed on committees, 284, 374, 384, 387, 441, 490, 494, 502, 506, 508, 514...........,-no., 427 (2), 510. Bonds for the duty of 1 per cent., receipts from, 481. Bonnell, Thos., 65..........., David, son of, arms of, 65. Bonnicke or Bonwick, Nath., 154 (2), 387..........., waterman, 388. Books, tracts, pamphlets, papers, &c., 18, 33, 67, 131 (2), 254, 296, 330, 359, 365, 372, 385, 386, 417, 464, 474 (2), 526, 597; see also St. James's, books at.......... of accounts, 61, 462, 516 (2)..........., official, 62, 69, 167, 410, 464, 519.......... rewards for writing, 474, 476.........., seizure of, 42, 386, 397 (2), 527, 529 (2), 530, 532, 535, 537, 544 (2), 545, 547, 548, 552, 553, 561.........., treasonable and seditious, 18, 43, 55, 123-127, 139, 170, 188, 208, 291, 295, 296, 307 (3), 316, 328, 334, 341, 361, GENERAL Books, treasonable and seditious-cont. 385, 400 (2), 411 (2), 438, 453, 529, 540, 546, 549, 550, 552, 558 (2), 560, 563 (2), 569................, Bills or Acts against, 137, 188, 199, 259, 260, 263, 340, 344, 386 (3), 419................, printers, printing, or publishing of, 362, 500 (2), 502, 522-524, 526, 527, 529, 541, 555, 560, 563, 568 (2).........., titles of, viz.:"Acts and declarations made by the ecclesiastical congregations of the Archbishops, Bishops, &c., at Clonmacknoies," 496. Agreement of the People, 127. Alcoran, 42, 45, 59, 63. Anarchia Anglicana, 361, 362. Bibles, see Bibles. Blasphemous Truths, 563. Breviaries, 548. Burford business, vindication of, 314. Col. Lilburne's Trial, 558. Defensio Regia, 411. Discoverer, 298. Earl of Pembroke's Speeches, 530. Earl of Strafford's Trial, 561. Elencticus, 106, 529, 534, 550. England's new chains discovered, 55, 56 (3), 58, 59 (2), 527. English Soldiers' Standard, 528. Examen Hiberniae, 131. Fiery Flying Roll, 500, 561 (2). Impeachment against Lieut. - Gen. Cromwell and his son-in-law, Hen. Ireton, 544. Independency, 460. King Charles's Trial, 401, 555. Kingly Bed of Misery, 530. Life and Death of the Duke of Cambridge, 528. Man in the Moon, 530, 550. Missals, 548. Moderate, The, 127. Old and new chains, 52. Outcry of the apprentices, 314, 341, 522, 546, 547. Papers passed at Newcastle, 167. Pragmaticus, 204, 530, 537, 541, 550. Royal Charter, 455 (2). Salmasius, 474. Vindication of the late Lord Mayor, 530. Boone, Mr., 438. Booth, Wm., payments to, 578, 580, 581. Bordeaux, 401. Boreman, Thos., 43, 44. Borlace, Sir John, 211................, payment to, 577................. regiment of, 162. Boscawen, Hugh, 521. 35077. INDEX. 609 Bostock, Thos., 48, 585 (2)..........., Zachary, pass for, 534..........., Mr., 72. Boston, 203.......... Citadel, 322..........., garrison of, 38................. stores for, 138........... Governor of, see Syler, Col..........,justices near, 397..........., resident at, 165..........., ships of, 157, 223 (2), 398..........., s h i p s t o o r f r o m, 2 2 3, 5 5 8, 5 5 9, 5 6 6. Bosvile, Col., 445. Boswell, Major, 543. Boteler, Major, see Butler. Both kingdoms, Committee for, see Derby House Committee. Boughton, Rich., 440, 446. Boulogne, governor of, 364.........., merchants of, 375, 397,.........., ships of, to, or from, 397, 557. Bourchier, Jno., certificate by, 427.......... or Butcher, Rob., 451, 483. Bourke, Mr., 542. Bovet, Lieut.-Col. Rich., 521. Bowden, Capt. Jas., 57. Bowen, Capt. John, 559................, letter to, 434................ warrant to, 558..........., Lieut.-Col., 208. Bowers, Thos., 561. Bowes, Mr., 49. Bowles, Chas., 397.........., Ed., 20. Bowling matches, 335. Bowyer, Anth., 428.........., Rich., 158. Box, Mr., 546. Boyd, Jas., 258. Boyle, Eliz., Countess of Cork, pass for, 537. Boynton, Col. Mat., ex-governor of Scarborough, 41. Brabazon, William, Lord Brabazon, 139.........., Elizabeth, Lady Brabazon, 139. Bradford, Dan., 148, 567. Bradley, Robt., 352, 381. Bradlin, Mr., 423. Bradshaw, John, serjeant-at-law, 6.........,......, as President of the Council of State, 32 (2), 37, 43, 131, 137, 145 (2), 154, 161, 174, 183 (2), 208 (2), 221, 260, 277, 285, 316, 385, 388, 433, 452, 477, 478, 491, 497, 504, 512..........,......, letters to, 504, 512.........,....... moneys paid to, 397................, notes and endorsements of, 85, 175, 251..........,...... placed on committees, 43 (2), 154 (2), 185, 213, 284, 316, 323, 340, 401, 417, 428, 429, 449, 478, 482, 490, 495, 496. Q Q 610 GENERAL INDEX. Bradshaw, John-cont................, powers vested in, 43................. wife of, 512.........., Rich., 139, 141, 143.........., Rich., mayor of Chester, 378, 533, 538.........., Rich., agent at Hamburg, 496,498 (2), 598................, letter of, 512.........., Sir Wm., pass for, 533.........., Mr., mayor of Wickham, 327. Brainsford, Earl, see Ruthven. Braithwaite, John, 414. Brake Yard (Whitehall?), 436, Braley, Robt., 538. Brambletye, co. Sussex, 524. Brame, Capt., and Brames, Mr., see Breame. Bramston, Love, 343. Branden, Nath., 432. Brandley, Capt., 138, 326................, letter to, 224. Brandon, Mr., 91. Brass ordnance or guns, 134, 450, 563, 567, 598, 600.......... pans, 586. Brattle, Danl., 549. Bray, hundred of (Berks), petition of inhabitants of, 167, 535. Brazil, 494........, coast of, ships on, 505 (2). Bread, assize of, 399. Breame, Brame, or Brames, Walter, 133 (2), 141,155, 297, 317, 327, 331, 335, 364 (2), 365, 443, 524, 534 (2). Brecknockshire, sequestration fines in, 13. Breda, letter dated from, 188. Bredhempson, Sussex, ships to, 179. Bremen, ship of, 565. Brend, Hammond, 468. Brent, Sir Nath., 241, 338..........., M r., 9 0 - 9 2. Brentford (Middlesex), 392.........., New, 515..........., E arl of, Pat. IR uthven, 505. Brereton, Peter, reference to, 25..........., W m., 203. Brest, 517. Brett, Ignatius, agreement by, 467.........,......, bond of, 467..........., John, grocer, paym ent to, 579........., Wm., 528. Bretton, Spencer, 435. Brewerton, Sir Wm., 468. Bridge, Mr., of Yarmouth, 447. Bridger, Capt., 140. Bridges, Major, Governor of Warwick Castle, 445. Bridgewater, customs at, 35. Bridlington, see Burlington. Bridport, minister at, 375. Brighton or Brighthelmstone, fishermen of, petition of, 201.........., ship of, 547.........., ships to or from, 161, 204, 211. Brill, the, ships to, 152..........., travellers to, 560. Brislington, resident at, 440. Bristlebolt, Anth., 547. Bristol (city),.59, 81-83, 109 (2), 149, 245, 255, 368, 397, 403, 454, 515..........., aldermen of, letter to, 224......................, alluded to, 223..........., collectors for prizes at, 75, 84, 518........... Customs' commissioners and officers at, 10, 223, 538..........,......, warrants to, 529, 555, 558, 566, 567.........., Dolphin at, 387..........., garrison at, 515.........., Governor of, 243, 255, 497.........., guns sent to, 574.........., mayor of, 54................ letters to, 23, 84, 224, 260......................, alluded to, 223................. warrant to, 529..........., merchants of, 56, 67, 75, 78, 84, 376..........., money at, 245, 387, 429, 581..........., money from, 132, 134, 573.........., port of, officers of, 23.........., posthouse in, 429..........., prisoners at, 255, 391..........., recorder of, 368.........., residents in, 54, 84, 124, 149, 429.........., ships at, 23, 82, 81 (2), 101, 104,210, 219, 223, 226, 468, 469, 538................ hiring of, 223, 224..........., ships of, 17, 477..........., ships to, 75, 251, 472, 559.........., shipping from, of soldiers' provisions for Ireland, 459, 490, 522, 536, 553, 555-558, 562, 578, 580, 583 (2), 593 (2), 598............, travellers to or from, 75, 260, 529, 534.........., troops sent to or from, 219, 243, 252, 255, 394, 403, 406, 407, 453..........,....... raising of, in, 255, 256..........., victualler at, see Powell, Jas..........., works at, money for, 256.......... Road, ship in, 84.........., Earl of, see Digby, Jno. British in Ireland, revolted, 128.......... army, see Ireland, English army in. Brittany, 18. Broad, Thos., 524. Broade, Hen., 261. Broadstairs, fishermen of, 285. Broghill, Lord, 595..........,....., estate of, 473................. payments to, 584, 587........., Lady, payment to, 595. GENERAL INDEX. 611 Bromhall, Mr., 24. Bromichim, see Birmingham. Bromish, Geo., 54. Bromston, Steph., letter of, 158. Brooke, Lord, see Greville.........., Orton, 546.........., Peter, petition of, 367 (2).........., Lady, 153............, letter to, 313. Brooker, Col., letter to, 61. Broome, Wm., 510. " Brotherly Assistance " (Scotland), 214. Broughton, Ambrose, letter to, 315.........., Andrew, letter to, 315.........., John, 539. Browne, Edw., 72.........., Hen., 538, 562.........., Hen., of Dover, 454, 470, 471, 476..........,Hugh, 54, 56, 67................, ship of, 75, 78.........., John, 293, 300, 515................, letter to, 293.........., Major John, Governor of Upnor Castle, 243, 261,429, 431.........., Ralph, warrant to, 535........., Rob., 532..........., Sir R., 183, 184.............. paper by, 183, 184.........., Thos., merchant in Turkey, 239, 242.........., Thos., mariner, 461................ Jane, widow of, 61.........., Mr., gun founder, 317, 468, 478............, payment to, 595.........., Mr., of Manchester, 20, 21, 173.........., Mr., 169.......... (prisoner), 137. Brownet, Capt. Jno., 48. Brownists, 445. Brownwich, Col. J., 443, 447, 471, 511. Brudnell, Thos., 523. Bruges, George, Lord Chandos, 66, 93, 106............., letter to, 73................, pass for, 543..........., Jane, Lady Chandos, pass for, 543. Bruges, Admiralty of, 163. Brussels, agent at, 172,........., traveller to, 172. Bryan, Capt., 323................, letter to, 286. Buck, Jno., 524. "Buckers, The," 287. Buckett, Lieut.-Col., 421. Buckingham, Duke of, see Villiers.........., letter dated from, 197. Buckinghamshire, commissioners for raising forces in, 507.........., committee of accounts in, 254..........., constables, justices, &c. of, letter to, 367. Buckinghamshire-cont.........., militia in, officers of, 521..........., places in, 367, 537. Bucknell, shipmaster, warrant to, 549. Bucks, Thos., 524. Budd or Bud, Thos. (prisoner), 291, 545 (2)..........., Mr., Proctor to the Admiralty Court, 41, 110, 240, 389................, letters to, 107, 219. Buff Coat, Fleet Street, 551. Buffin Nesh, ships in, to, or from, 165, 211. Bullion, 144, 396, 457, 462, 554........... foreign, import of, 430. Bullock, Mr., 79. Burford, resident at, 59. Burgh, Edw., payment to, 599. Burglary, prisoners condemned for, 565 (3). Burgundy, 116, 290........... house of, 163. Burie, Mr., 569. Burley, Arth., 412. Burlington or Bridlington, co. York, 407, 497,.........., ships of, 244, 273. Burnell, Hen., 565. Burr, William, 81..........., Hump., his brother 32. Burrell or Burwell, Andrew, shipbuilder 49, 58, 69, 82, 171, 181, 267, 274, 286,311, 405, 433 (2), 500 (2), 519................, letter of, 317..........,, petitions of, 395, 461................,....., alluded to, 211, 260, 409................, payment to, 588. Burrial, Capt. Wm., 316. Burrowes, Edw., 72. Burt, Edw., 564. Burton, Wm., gunsmith, 495............... payments to, 579, 580, 588..........,......, warrant to, 541........... Major Winm., 521. Burwell, Andrew, see Burrell. Bury, Wm., of Grantham, 187................. letters to, 189, 203. Bushell, Capt. Browne, 455..........., Edw., payments to, 590, 592 (2).........., Nath., payment to, 583......., Thos., merchant, 558................, payments to, 590, 592 (2). Butcher, Robt., see Bourchier. Butler, James, Duke of Ormond, leader of the Royalist party in Ireland, 5, 52, 140, 209, 210, 406, 547, 549................ army of, 328..........,......, defeat of, at Dublin, 273, 274, 598......................., a t D r o g h e d a, 3 2 7, 3 2 8..........., Jonathan, 575.........., Joseph, warrant to, 546.......... Nath., 208..........., Capt., letter to, 69.......... or Boteler, Major, 198. QQ 2 612 GENERAL INDEX. Butler or Boteler-cont.........., Major, letter to, 125.........., Mr., prisoner in Jersey, 414................, father of, 414........... Lady, 529. Butter, 8, 342, 562. Butter, Benj., 524..........., J o n a th a n, 5 2 4, 5 9 3. Byat, Capt. Theop., 495, 496. Byron, Sir Jno., 39..........., Dr., 280. C. Cadiz, 424, 425. Cagliari Road, Sardinia, 16. Calais, 27, 380, 381, 451..........., c it a d e l i n, 3 8 0.........., E nglish at or from, 380, 381..........., g ov ern or of, 380, 3 81.......... l, etter dated from, 380.......... s, hips to, 493, 567. Calcedon, Bishop of, 331. Calendar, Earl of (Jas. Livingston), 266. Calthrop, Chas., pass for, 533. Calvert, Lady, 531. Cambridge (town), 450, 563..........., fortifi cation s in, 2 6 1.........., poor in, 261.........., residents in, 524 (2).......... (University), 339..........., com m ittee for, 3 3 9..........., vice-chancellor of, letter to, 344.........., heads of houses, fellows, graduates, and officers in, 340.........., history lectures in, 313..........., p ri n t e r s to, 3 4 4..........., p r o p e r ty o f, 1 8 1........., c o lle g e s o f, v iz.:Pembroke Hall, 565. Trinity House or College, fellowships in, 86......., library of, gift to, 168......., master of, Dr. Hill, 86........ master and fellows of, letter to, 181. Cambridge, Earl of, see Hamilton, Jas. Cambridgeshire, 432.........., members of Parliament for, 428..........., ra isin g m en in, 3 5 1..........., sh eriff of, letter to, 8 1. Campbell, Archibald, Marquis of Argyle, 526.........., Archibald, Earl of Lorne, pass for, 526. Campbell-cont........... John, Earl of Loudoun, Chancellor and President of the Parliament of Scotland, 216, 242................, document signed by, 225................, notes of, 207, 215. Campbell, Arch., 526..........., Jas., 212..........., John, 522..........., Capt. John, 273................, payment to, 585................, regiment of, 293................, warrant to, 545. Campfield, Lieut.-Col., 172. Canada, 336. Canaries, the, pirates in, 373.........., ships at, 366..........., ships to or from, 382. Cancellaria (Turkey), 87, 89-91. Candia, 425,426. Candidge, Wm., 548. Candle, sales by, 170, 529. Cane, M., pass for, 551.........., Wm., 569. Canea, Candia, 425, 426. Canin Wood, co. Hereford, 437, 467, 471. Cann, Wm., 56................, ship of, 78.........., M r., 512................, son of, 512. Cannon, see Guns and Ordnance. Canterbury, 430..........., persons at, 265..........., postmaster at, 542..........., troops to, 253.........., woods near, 437, 448..........., Archbishop of, see Laud, Wm..........., dean and chapter's lands in, 437. Cantumeda, Earl of, 32. Cape Clear, travellers to, 537. Capel, Arthur, Lord Capel, 1, 379..........., [Elizabeth], Lady Capel, 394. Capon or Cappon, Jas., 99, 353. Cardenas, Don Alonso de, see Spanish Ambassador. Cardiff Castle, 204..........., garrison of, 509..........., troops to or from, 118. Cardiganshire, sequestration fines in, 13. Cardwell, Mr., 227. Carey, Henry, Earl of Monmouth, 294..........., Henry, Earl of Dover, 513, 569.........., M r., 229. Cargill, Nich., 333. Carleton, Jno., 356. Carlingford, 326, 495, 498, 551..........., troops to, 366, 375. Carlisle, garrison at, 142, 152, 220.........., resident at, 108......, troops in, 360. GENERAL INDEX. 613 Carlisle-cont..........., Earl and Countess of, see Hay. Carlisle, Lodowick, 468, 471.........., Roger, 540, 579................, payments to, 586, 588, 590. Carmarthenshire, garrison of, 509.........., sequestration fines in, 13. Carnarvon, prisoners in, 30..........., sheriff of, 119. Carpenter, Thos., 565. Carpf, John Adam de, Lieut.-General, commission for, 122 (2)................., pass for, 122. Carrickfergus, garrison at, 93........, money sent to, 565, 597.........., provisions for, 472, 563. Carriers, packs of, searched, 400. Carter, Edw., surveyor of works at Whitehall, 165, 349, 488; see also Works, surveyor of................, letter to, 344................, warrants to, 526, 551, 559.........., Hugh Price, letter to, 69.........., Joanna, 167.......... Rich., 521................, payment to, 600.........., Thos., 208, 326..........., Capt., regiment of, 70, 86..........., Justice, 277. Carteret, Philip, Deputy Governor of Jersey, 247.........,......, inventory by, 251.........., Mr., 336, 337. Cartwright, Dr., pass for, 564................, payment to, 598. Cassilis, John, Earl of, see Kennedy. Castle, Col., 572. Castle March, Stidwell Road, plunder of, 30. Castles, forts, &c., 138, 21-5, 307..........., demolition of, see Belvoir, Bolsover, Clithoroe, Gooderich, Hawarden, Holt, Kenilworth, Lancaster, Lulworth, Montgomery,'Pontefract, Scarborough, Sudeley, Tatters hall, Winchester, Wressall..........., governors of, 59.........., survey of, payment for, 586.........., surveyor of, 72. Castleton,]Lord [Nich. (?) Saunderson], pass for, 542. Catholics, 4; see also Recusants. Cavalier, Eliz., 546. Cavalier frigate, 198. Cavaliers, 438, 453, 456, 471. Cavendish, Wm., 1st Earl and Duke of Newcastle, 39. Cawley, Wm., letter of, 158..........., M r., 373. Cawton, Thos., 19 (2), 24-27, 526.........., M rs., 170. Cecil, Wm., Earl of Salisbury, member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 130, 136, 390, 512. I Cecil, Wm., Earl of Salisbury-cont................, placed on committees, 14, 48, 130, 173, 428, 430................, letter to, 192. Ceely, Col. Edw., 521........, Capt. Peter, 521..........., Col. Thos., 521........... Lieut.-Col. Wm., 521. Cefalonia, 198. Ceremonies, Master of, see Fleming, Sir Oliver. Cerfe, Mons. de, 478, 501. Cert, M., 221. Cezi, Mr., see Crezi. Chadwell, Hen., 363; Challenor or Challoner, Thos., 14, 373, 477, 503..............., letter to, 18. Chamberlain, Dr., propositions of, committee on, 70. Chambers, Geo., 524.......... Dr., 452 (2). Chancery, or Equity, Court of, committee on, 199..........., m a s t e r s o f, a ffi d a v i t s b e f o r e, 5 0 1..........., officers in, 470................, oath to be taken by, 339..........., suits in, 241, 475. Chandos, Lord, see Bruges, Geo. Channel, the, ships to or from, 393 (2), 465......... Islands, see Guernsey and Jersey. Chaplains, 332, 335, 512. Chapman, John, 528..........., Libbe, 89.........., Capt., 162. Chappel, Capt. John, 61, 120..........., Capt. Sam., petition of, 79. Charcoal, 535, 542. Charitable uses, commissioners for, 339. Charles I. or the late King, 1-7, 33-35, 167 -189, 184 (?), 198, 216, 271, 329, 333, 415, 416, 473, 483, 517..........., adherence to, 354.........., agent for, 445.........., armour of, 533.........., arms of, 171, 176, 296, 481..........., army of, 280.......... at Hampton Court, 13..........., books of, 296, 417.........., children of, 109; see also Charles II.; James Duke of York; Elizabeth, Princess; Henry Duke of Gloucester..........., debts of, 157, 158..........., debts due to, 243..........., deposition of, 2..........., goods or personal estate of, 46, 59, 81 (3), 157, 170, 229,233,251,276, 295, 296, 318, 327, 359, 369, 383, 534, 552 (3).............., Act on, 157, 288. 614 GENERAL INDEX. Charles I., goods or personal estate of-cont..........,....... commissioners or committee for sale of, 157, 158, 239 (2), 240, 248, 276, 300..........,....... money raised on, 296, 300, 358..........,...... trustees for, 262, 294, 299, 300 (2), 318 (2), 327 (2), 330, 413, 437, 480, 482, 491, 515..........,......,.....letters to, 256, 319, 323, 369..........,............, warrants to, 552 (3), 565........... houses and parks of, committee on, 136.........., lands or parks of, 155, 199, 483, 519, 549.........,...... deer in, 229, 300................., sale of, 213, 227 (2), 229, 263, 293................,......, trustees for, 461, 477, 479, 499......................I......., letter to, 356.........., medals of, 296.........., pictures of, 10, 70, 170, 386.........., plate of, 295, 314, 318 (2), 319, 327, 330, 332; see also Plate.........., seals of, 166, 169.........., services to, 103, 238, 391.........., statues of, 10, 70, 170, 481, 526, 534 (2).......... trial of, 387, 401, 461........., death of, 2, 3, 4, 7, 354 (2), 415,416. Charles II., 3, 6, 7, 39, 85, 98, 125, 140, 168, 169, 184, 198, 242, 261, 322, 325, 415, 416, 417, 445, 461, 483, 505........., adherence to, 8, 66, 85,139, 140, 184, 261, 283, 289 (2), 354, 401,411,413, 419, 420 (2), 445, 446, 488, 505, 512, 543 (2).........., agents or spies of, 323, 370, 507, 508, 510, 533........., ambassadors or agents of, abroad, 270, 271, 482, 493.........., arms for, 505.........., army, &c. of or for, 122 (2), 354, 355, 445, 493 (2)..........,, commanders and officers for, 355.........., as Prince of Wales, 3, 4, 7, 184, 268, 519................, letter of, 5.........., as King of Scotland, 159, 347.........., clerk and registrar of, in Scotland, 207.........., commissions by, 122, 140, 188, 420, 421, 493 (3), 514.........., correspondence with, 418, 455, 547..........,......, prohibited, 413.........., councillors of, in Holland, 66.........., court of, 325.........., debts of, 157, 158.........., declarations of, 400, 420, 557...........,...... on behalf of, 415.........., designs against, 325. Charles II.-cont........., designs on behalf of, 290, 303, 313, 314.........., documents signed by, 508.........., garrisons of, 216.........., household of, officers of, 420, 508..........., instructions by, 354, 356........... landing of, at Jersey, 307 (2).........., letters of, 101, 103, 325, 345, 354, 488, 490.........., libelling of, 427..........., navy of, 168; see also Ships, revolted..........., officers about, 505..........., opposition to, 6........... party of, 304, 345, 445..........., personal estate of, 46, 157, 158, 233........... plate of, 318.........., Privy Council of, 421.........., proclamation of, as King, 290, 292, 293 (2), 298.........., promise by, 508..........., servants of, 5..........., title of, 23, 512. Charles V., emperor of Germany, picture of, 17, 526. Charter House or Sutton's Hospital (London), 366, 553 (2), 556................, committee on, 31, 66, 130, 147, 474, "Charter Royal," 455. Chatham, 382, 433..........., church at, minister of, 426..........., dockyard at, 332, 353.........., minister for seamen at, 320, 426, 520..........., Navy Commissioners at, letter to, 223.........., officers in, 57, 69, 99, 353, 395, 411, 467, 518, 548................, letter of, 353..........., provisions sent to, 152.........., ropemakers at, 520.........., ships at, 30, 85, 98, 101, 102, 120, 240, 383,393, 404, 408, 411.........., ships to or from, 99, 152 (2), 315, 324, 407, 548, 560.........., surgeon at, 554 (2)..........., timber for, 98..........., travellers to or from, 30, 70.......... river, ships in or to, 310, 548 (2). Chatty, Jno., 229. Cheek, Thos., pass for, 531. Cheese, 126.......... for Ireland, 211, 215, 218, 228, 239 317, 341, 360, 453, 454, 477, 600. Cheesemongers, 8. Chepstow Castle garrison, 509..........., Governor of, see Nicholls, Capt..........., troops to or from, 118. Chertsey, resident at, 526 (2).......... w, oods in, 526. Cheshire, 277, 278.......... militia in, Commissioners for, 468. GENERAL INDEX. 615 Cheshire —cont.........., ministers in, 62..........., places in, 230.........., residents in, 60, 62........... sheriff of, see Duckenfield, Col........., troops in, to, or from, 29 (2), 60, 61, 70, 86, 182, 471................, disbanding of, 70.............., quarters of, 471.........., Vice-Admiral of, 203.........., wheat sent to, 131. Chester, 19, 29 (2), 33, 36, 107, 131, 210, 366, 449, 519.........., arms, ammunition, &c. sent to or from, 127, 149, 228, 535, 536, 587.......... Castle, 218, 284.........., Customs' officers at, letter, to, 341..........,fair at, 210.........., garrison of, 277, 535.........., Governor of, see Duckenfield, Col.........., letter dated from, 512........... mayor of, Bradshaw, Rich., 378.........., mayor and aldermen of, letter to, 33................., warrant to, 526..........., militia in, commissioners for, 468.........., prisoners at, 255.........., residents at, 102, 141, 143, 160, 297, 466, 533, 538.........., ships at, 78, 102, 125, 218, 497.........., ships to or from, 99, 103, 104, 112, 127, 136, 143, 149, 172, 183, 210, 218, 263, 378, 394, 514................. commanders of, letter to, 94.........., stores at, 218.........., travellers to or from, 576, 577.........., troops at, 29, 333.........., troops to or from, 48, 77, 79, 102, 104, 126, 141, 218, 229, 257, 344, 350, 369, 394, 403, 406, 407, 522, 529, 531, 532, 533, 545, 549, 577, 590, 593, 596..............., money sent to, 350.........., victualler at, see Walley, Chas........... victualling at, 99, 10i, 210..........., wheat sent to, 535, 574. Chester Water, 277........... ships in, to, or from, 38, 56, 57, 178, 284, 402, 404 (2), 498, 500. Chesterfield, Earl of, see Stanhope, Phil. Cheswick, Jno., 353. Cheyney, Capt. Thos., 280. Chichester, 158, 274. Chidley, Col., 179. Chieslie, Sir John, Scotch Commissioner, 24 -27, 29 (2), 30, 526; see also Scotland, Commissioners of. Child, shooting of a, 177. Chillingworth, Eras., payment to, 585. Chirk Castle, 53. Chizeman, Mr., 159. Chobbam, see Cobham. Cholmley, Montague, 187..........., Nath., 428..........., Mr., of Carlisle, 108. Christchurch Wood, Kent, 466. Christian King, see France, King of.......... Princes, 169. Christians, 354, 416,417. Church, Thomas, 347, 356, 372, 376, 524, 546, 550. Church, the, 167..........., ministers of, in Holland, 52. Churches, 94, 274, 299, 397, 405,426. Churchman, Thos., 8 (2). Cinque Ports, Admiralty for, 250, 285................, Judge of, 239, 410, 508 (2) 544,568................, serjeants of, 374, 425, 537, 557; see also Dover, serjeant of Admiralty at......,.... warden and wardenship of, 15, 568. Cinquett Port, 439. Cipher, papers written in, 24, 505................, alluded to, 137, 532. Civilians, College of (London), 164, Clare, John, payments to, 581, 585..........., Sir Ralph, 208, 213, 218. Clarendon Park, timber in, 347 (2). Clarke, Geo., 198, 272 (2), 542..........., John, shipbuilder, 372.........., Robt., 64. Clarke or Clerke, Capt. Robt., 106-108, 110, 127, 128, 141, 164, 190, 269, 303, 381, 473, 519................, letter to, 303.........., Thos., warrant to, 553..........., Wm., 292........... Dr., 56, 428.........., Lieut. Col., 215, 284, 384, 524, 544........... M r., 179. Claveboy, Viscount [Hen. Hamilton], 458. Clayton, Major, 66. Clement, Gregory, 410.........., John, 506, 525. Clements, Hugh, 561........... Mr., 534................, warrant to, 534. Clerke, see Clarke..........., or Starke, Elias, 530. Cleves, 85. Cleyton, Capt., 77. Clifford, alias Grasshopper, Waterman, 77. Clifford's Tower, York, Governor of, 422. Clifton, Rich., 66. Clinton, Theop., Earl of Lincoln, 86, 183, 198, 286................, letters to, 111, 286. Clippenden, Ann, 419. Clithero Castle (Lancashire), demolition of, 55, 73. Clive, Col., M.P., 282, 347 (2), 360, 362, 364, 372, 374.........., Robt., 546. 616 GENERAL INDEX. Cloake, Thos., 130. Clonmacknoise, Ireland, 496. Cloth, 58 (2), 64, 65, 196, 274, 277.......... for the Irish army, see Ireland, army in, cloth for..........., m anufacture of, 64, 297, 406, 461..........ships laden with, 91, 295, 361, 398, 547.......... workers, 496, 545................, emigration of, 64. Clothiers, 506. Clotworthy, Sir Jno., 63, 144 (2), 470, 471. Clough or Cluff, Rich., 578, 580, 581. Clowes, Jno., 523. Cluff, Rich., see Clough. Clutterbuck, Mr., 227. Coals, 45, 48, 143, 228, 281, 299, 395, 409, 491..........., allowance of, to the guard, 362.......... for Ireland, 241, 242, 284.........., impositions on, 142, 145, 148, 170, 182, 304, 306.........., price of, 549................, committee to reduce, 360.........., ships laden with, see Ships, colliers. Coates, Rich., 523, 574..............,. w arrant to, 553. Cobbet, Major, 59. Cobham, Nathaniel, 187..............., payment to, 574.........., Mr., ordnance officer, 536................, warrant to, 536. Cobham or Chobham, co. Surrey, 95..........., justices of peace near, letter to, 95........., riotous meetings in, 335. Cochrane, Mr., consul of Charles II. at Hamburg, 270, 271. Cockayne, Wm., deputy governor of the Merchant Adventurers' Company, document signed by, 90. Cocke, alias Cope, Mr., 561. Cod fish, see Fish. Codgell, the Scot, consul of Charles II. at Marseilles, 376. Cogan, Hen., late comptroller of the Mint, 189, 201, 550................, warrant to, 550. Coin, 108, 130, 142, 284, 295, 318 (2), 343, 352, 394-396, 402-404, 406, 429, 430, ~ 437 (3), 438 (2), 447, 457, 462 (2), 473, 497, 551, 560, 595..........., com m ittee on, 86, 99, 284........., export of, 85, 159, 16'6, 430, 475, 534 (2), 548, 560 (2).........., foreign, import of; 430.........., inscription on, 106-108, 394, 396........., makers of, oathttaken by, 394-396.........., master worker of, 129, 130, 142 (3).........., melting of, 85, 86.........., stam p s fo r, 10 0, 18 9. Coin-cont.........., standard for, 391, 394-396, 403, 404, 406, 407, 438, 554 (2), 592................, jury for making, 394-396, 402, 403, 438, 447. Coin, base, 201, 202, 426............... coining of, 189, 327, 330, 432, 533, 551, 567, 569. Coiners, 202, 368,391, 506 (2), 510, 511, 533, 551, 567. Coining, 206, 245, 305, 329, 473, 497, 503 -505, 567.......... irons, 202, 206, 284, 294, 530, 544................, clerks, &c. of, 294, 544 (2). Coke, Sir Edw., report of, 4. Colburne, Major Jno., 521. Colchester, 232.........., clothworkers at, 461 (2)..........., mayor and aldermen, &c. of, 317..........., merchants of, 317..........., residents in, 126, 217, 589..........., ships to or from, 317, 566..........., walls, &c. of, 181. Cole, Abraham, 540.........., Peter, 555..........., Col. Sir Wm., 205, 243, 439................, allowance to, 439................, payments to, 582, 596................ regiment of; 246, 439. Coleman, Hen., payment to, 581, 585.........., Thos., 89. Coleraine, garrison at, 93. Coles, Amos, 523. Colladon, Dr., 404. Collard, Hubert, 471 (2y, 473. Colleges, masters and fellows of, 46; see also Cambridge. Collier, Lieut., 546..........., Mr., 105. Colliers, see Ships, colliers. Collins, Chas., 335, 336, 423, 466, 524, 547..........., Joan, pass for, 543..........., Nehemiah, 522, 538........... Robt., 325..........., Capt. Robt., 208, 247, 253, 545.........., Thos., 158.........., Mr., keeper of Theobalds' Park, 181................ warrant to, 536. Colonels, 407. Colours, desertion of, 236. Colpot, Thos., 99. Colvil, Jno., 299. Comerlon, Chas., 280........... Christian, widow of, 280. Commerce, see Trade. Committees, see Council of State, Committee of; alsoAdmiralty. Advance of money. Army. Council of State, Committees of. GENERAL INDEX. 617 Committees-cont. County, see under the several counties. Goldsmiths' Hall, or Compounding. Haberdashers' Hall. Irish. Ordnance. Revenue. "Common burdens," commissioners for (Scotland), 214. Common Pleas, Lord Chief Justice of, see St. John, Oliver..........., judges of, 197; see also Judges. Commons, House of, 6, 7, 10, 63, 300, 444, 445; see also Parliament................, declaration of, 3................., journals of, 1, 513..............., members of, 2, 3, 57 (2), 113, 177, 183, 428.................,......, assessing of, 216......................., libelling of, 427..........,......, secluded, 445............................., declaration and protestation of, 6, 7, 18............., orders in (1642-1649), 216 (15)......................,alluded to, 51 (2)................, petition to, 65................, picture of, on medals, 394................, resolutions of, 39................, Speaker of, see Lenthall, Wm. Commonwealth, or State, the, 3, 6, 52, and casual notices of, passim; see also Government.........., arms of, 117, 171, 296, 298, 394, 509..........., benefit of, 43, 44........... goods of, embezzlement of. 10..........., peace of, 60. Commonwealths (foreign), 114, 115. Compounding, Committee for, see Goldsmiths' Hall Committee. Compton, Hen., 366, 525..........., John, 387. Coney, Mr., 146, 148, 166, 308. Connaught, President of, see Coote, Sir Chas. Connelly, Lieut.-Col. Owen, see O'Connelly. Conniers or Coniers, Serjeant-at-law, letter to, 509. Connisby, Mathew, 545. Constable, Richard, 523..........., Capt. Robert, 234..........,......, warrant to, 541.........., Sir Wm., member of the Council of State, 6, 25, 27, 66, 73, 323, 401, 417, 491, 510, 512..............., placed on committees, 36, 284, 381, 507, 511................, letters to, 119, 232, 283. Constables, 392..........., oath of, 108, 126, 146. Constantinople, 87, 88, 90, 92, 196..,......., ambassadors at, 196, 239; see Crow, Sir Sackville; Bendish, Sir Thos..........., consuls at, 87..........., embargoes at, 89..........., factories at, 88..........., factors at, 87-90, 195................. delinquencies of, 87-91..............., letter to, 90........., leviations made at, 89, 90, 91, 193, 196..........., money taken up or borrowed at, 89, 92..........., officers at, 242........... resident at, for the Duke of Florence, 91..........., residents at, 88, 195, 196, 559..........., ships at, to, or from, 88, 89, 91, 196..........., trade at, or with, 87-91, 196..........., travellers to or from, 193, 197. Consuls or agents abroad, 12, 34, 87, 89, 91, 239, 336, 435, 437 (2); see also under the several countries.......... for Charles II., see Hide, Hen.; Crow, Sir S.; Cochrane, —; Browne, Sir R.; and Codgell, -. Contraband goods, 89-92, 356. Convoy, see Ships, convoys for. Conway, 'Edward, Viscount Conway and Kilultagh, deed of gift by, 33................, letter to, 380.;..............., Edw., son of, gift to, 33..........., Col. Edw., 251, 410................, payments to, 599, 600..........., H a r v y, p a y m e n t s t o, 5 7 8, 5 8 0, 5 8 1. Cook or Cooke, Cornelius, 220.........., John, counsellor at law, 121, 130, 154..........., Capt. John, 394, 593........, Peter, 167.........., Col. Thos., 213, 499, 576............, letter to, 181.........., Mr., minister of Drayton, co. Salop, 549.......... (prisoner), 128..........., master of the Fellowship, 112. Cooper, Hen., 381, 405 (2)..........., John, 56, 81..........., John, junr., 535.........., Joseph, convict, 447.........., Capt. Marmaduke, pass for, 567.........., Mr., minister to the Queen of Bohemia, 201................, letter to, 141.......... M r., 475. Coote, Sir Chas., President of Connaught, 19 (2), 21, 42, 48, 82-, 93, 94, 101, 112, 117, 217, 224, 263, 272, 284, 287, 289 (3), 309 (3), 322, 333, 360, 421, 439 (3), 458 (2), 459, 471-473, 510, 511, 572.........,..., agent of, 103, 459. 618 GENERAL INDEX. Coote, Sir Chas.-cont................, army of, clothes, cloth, harness, &c. for, 309, 470, 471, 516, 565, 591 (3), 596 (2)................, garrison of, at Londonderry, 93................, horses for, 588................, letters of, alluded to, 19, 93 (2)................, letter to, alluded to, 120................. money for, 597................, provisions for, 569, 588, 589, 597, 599 (2)............., Charles, son of, 439, 458, 597..........., C ol. C hidley, 179. Cooth, Jas., 420. Cope or Cocke, Mr., 561. Coppe, prisoner, 502, 563. Copper, 504. Coppin, Jas., 378, 552.........., Capt. Jno., commander-in-chief of convoys, 76, 83, 132, 153, 252, 280, 323, 324, 450, 476, 529, 561................, letters to, 157, 164.........., Capt. Wm., 280................, warrants to, 538, 547, 554, 555, 560, 564 (2), 565, 567. Corbet or Corbett, Jas., 392, 404 (2), 424..........., M iles, 2 3 8, 3 7 3.........., M r., 155. Cor4wainers' Company (London), 412. Cordwell, Robt., gunpowder manufacturer, 301, 317, 541, 548, 567................ payments to, 579, 582, 586, 591, 597................, warrant to, 541. Corey, Walter, 585. Corfield, Geo., warrant to, 528. Corie, Digory, 170. Cork, Ireland, 402, 473, 478, 498..........., sh ip s of, 110, 192, 2 12..........., sh ips to or from, 2 12.........., Countess of.[Eliz. Boyle], pass for, 537. Corn or oats, 116, 468, 472..........., c o n tra c ts fo r, 2 5 5..........., en g ro ssin g o f, 1 2 1........... export of, 35.......... for Ireland, 45, 76, 97, 101, 111, 112, 131, 136, 186, 191, 236, 257, 259, 274, 277, 278, 284, 341,.360, 410, 439, 453 (2), 514, 524 (2), 543, 566, 572-574, 586, 589, 592 (3), 596..........,...... money for, 190, 572-574, 586, 589.........., import of, 106, 157, 439, 505, 569.......... mill, 515.........., prices of, 35, 143, 191, 257, 399, 402, 410.......... riots, 316, 341.........., ships laden with, 101, 103, 112, 143, 161, 171, 175, 178, 179, 222, 223, 236, 244, 257, 259, 263 (2), 440, 531, 538, 558.............., taken prize, 65, 70, 435, 440. Cornelius, Gilbert, pass for, 532......... Thos., 101. Cornet Castle, Guernsey, 55. Cornwall, 569.........., commissioners for assessments for Ireland in, letter to, 50.........., customs' officers in, warrant to, 569.........., gentry of, letter to, 354.........., justices of the peace for, 229.........., militia in, officers of, 480, 514, 521.........., place in, 76.........., port of, 554........... residents in, 33.........., travellers from, 35.........., troops raised in, 593.........., Vice-Admirals of, 203, 220, 221.........., Duchy of, auditor of, 233. Cotgrave, Mr., 272. Cotterell, Capt., 541. Cotton, Mr., warrant to, 546. Cottons, import of, 12. Council of State, 4, 29 (2), 30, 35, 42 (4), 60 (2), 62 (3), 80, 82, 86, 96-98, 107 (2), 110, 112, 113, 117, 130, 155, 163, 164, 181, 212, 223, 228, 233, 235, 240, 248, 276, 282, 325, 356, 360 (2), 364, 365, 400,403,.404, 419, 425, 433, 434, 441, 442, 448, 452, 462, 463, 469, 474 (2), 479, 494, 495, 497.........., Admiralty powers vested in, 9-15, 18, 35, 251, 434, 438, 442, 472.........., attendances before (March, 1649), 57 -59, 63, 527................. (April), 67, 70, 73, 74, 76, 81, 85, 92, 100, 111, 112, 530................. (May), 121, 124, 130, 146 (3), 150, 158, 161-163, 165, 166 (2), 532................. (June), 171, 177, 178 (3), 179 (3), 185, 200, 208, 215, 535, 536..........., (July), 217, 221, 225, 233, 248, 250, 251, 540-542................. (Aug.), 259, 281 (2), 287, 295, 543, 545 (2)................. (Sept.), 299, 313, 318, 319, 546, 547................ (Oct,), 330, 346, 548, 549 551................ (Nov.), 385, 399, 553, 554, 556, 557................. (Dec.), 432, 435, 437 (3), 438, 441, 448, 456 (2), 558-562..........,...... (Jan., 1650), 466 (2), 470, 474, 475,477, 564-567................ (Feb.), 501, 503, 506, 507, 515 (3), 568, 569.................. recognizances for, 522, 524 (3), 525 (6).........., authority of, comtempt of, 364.........., banquet to, by the city, 166, 172, 174, 175.........., barges for, 296........... chairman of, see President of.......... charges of, 221, 329........... Cinque ports, wardenship of, vested in, 15. GENERAL INDEX. 619 Council of State-cont.........., clerks of, 62.........., complaints to, 476.........., commissions of, 521, 568.........., contract with, 343..........., defence of, 231.......... designs, speeches, &c. against, 296.........., expenditure of, committee on, 154........., firing for, payment for, 259, 284.........., furniture, &c. for, 239, 276, 295, 327, 369, 383, 410, 437, 480, 552, 565; see also Government, goods of the late King set apart for.........., guards of, 182, 231, 238, 259, 262, 284, 501, 503, 544; see also Guards................, house for, 551.,.........,......, officers of, 154, 262 (2), 284.........., judges in, see Rolle, Hen.; St. John, P.; Wylde, John.......... letters of (Feb. 1649), 9, 14-16, 18 (4), 20, 21, 23, 24, 26,29-32................ (March), 33-38, 44, 45, 47, 50, 53, 54, 60, 61, 63, 64............... (April), 67-70, 72, 73, 75, 78, 79, 81 (4), 83, 84, 86, 94-99, 101-113..........,...... (May), 119-125, 128-130, 132 -134, 136-141, 143 (4), 147-151, 153 (2), 156, 157, 159-165................ (June), 171-176, 178-183, 185 -187, 189-192, 197 (2), 200-203, 205 -207, 209-212, 214, 215................. (July), 217-237, 239-248, 250, 251, 253-257................. (Aug.), 259, 260,262-265, 268 -280, 282-284, 289-296..........,...... (Sept.), 297-303, 305-309, 311 -317, 319-321,323, 324..........,...... (Oct.), 326 (3), 328 (3), 330 -336, 339, 342, 344-348, 352, 353, 356, 357, 362 (4), 366 (4), 369-372..........,...... (Nov.), 374, 376-378, 380 (3), 382 (2), 384-386, 388, 397, 402 (2), 404, 408, 411, 414................ (Dec.), 419, 424 (2), 434 (2), 440, 442, 449-450, 454, 462..........,......, alluded to, 101, 102, 145, 152, 183, 354, 409, 463, 468 (2), 469, 472, 473, 481.........., letters to, 16, 99, 100, 113, 125, 378..........,..... alluded to, 145, 174, 219, 241, 448, 504 (2), 542.........., licenses by, 531, 535, 560, 562.........., mace for, 166, 221, 252, 587.........., meeting of, 43, 272, 313 (2).........., members of, 6, 9, 11, 13, 57,144, 145, 162, 163, 183, 185, '262, 295, 329, 365, 489, 501, 505, 512, 541; see also under the respective names.........,......, designs against, 137................., keys for, 311..........,...... lodgings, &c. for, 8, 83, 100, 155, 166, 239, 283, 284, 285, 359, 374, 383 (2); see also Whitehall..........., summons to, 67, 139 (2). Council of State-cont.........., messengers of, 18, 23, 77, 169, 327, 328, 402, 545, 568..........,...... murder of two, 509-511, 514, 569................ salary, &c. of, 173..........,...... warrant to, 546.........., ministers or preachers of, 239; see also Goodwin, Thos.; Owen, John; and Sterry, Peter................ salary to, 374.........., money for, 86; see also Frost, Gaulter, sen., payments to.........., oath or engagement of, 6, 9 (2), 10, 56.........., obedience to, 53........., officers of, 541,........., order books or journals of, 419 (2), 555.........., orders of, alluded to, 12, 44, 69, 74 (2), 82, 97, 100, 107, 187, 223, 299, 834, 367, 376, 381, 409, 413, 443, 465, 466, 474, 481, 487, 498, 501.........., ordnance office powers vested in, 15..........papers addressed to, 144, 288, 329, 419........., passes of, 322, 526-539, 541-544,546, 547, 551-554, 556, 557, 559, 564, 565, 567......, petitions to, 11, 144, 161, 328, 383, 456.................. alluded to, 33,53,123,145, 218, 260, 387, 388, 440.........., powers of, 93, 129, 281, 512, 513..........,...... committee on, 14.........., president or chairman of, 10, 22 (2), 32, 99; see also Bradshaw, John.........., proceedings and orders in (Feb. 1649), 9-11, 13, 14, 17, 18-32..........,...... (March) 33, 34, 36, 37, 40-44, 47-50, 52, 53, 56-60, 62, 63................. ( A p r i l ), 6 5 - 6 7, 7 0, 7 2 - 7 8, 8 0 - 83, 86 (2), 92-94, 97, 99-101, 103, 106,108-113................. (May), 117-119, 120) 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 129-148, 151-156, 158, 159, 161, 162, 164-167.,......(June), 169-174, 176-179, 181 -183, 185, 188-191, 197-202, 204-209, 211-213, 215................ (July), 217, 219-230, 233, 235, 238-241, 243-245, 248-255................ (Aug.), 258-264, 267-269, 271, 272-277, 279-296................. ( S e p t. ), 2 9 7 - 3 0 3, 3 0 5 - 3 0 7, 3 1 4, 316-319, 321-323................. (Oct.), 327-334, 336-338, 340 -347, 349-352, 356-366, 369-372.........,...... (Nov.), 373-376, 379, 381-388, 390-408, 410-414................ (Dec.), 417, 418, 421-426, 428 -442, 447, 448-462.......... (Jan. 1650), 466-500. 620 GENERAL INDEX. Council of State, proceedings and orders incont................ (Feb.), 500-503, 505-516........., protections of, 531 (2), 559 (3), 563, 564, 567, 569.........., recognizances to, 522-525.........., references by, 11, 71, 120, 308, 354, 375, 423, 450, 451, 479. 496, 509........., references to, by Parliament (Feb. 1649), 19 (3), 21..........,...... (March), 25, 30, 31, 33, 39 (3), 42, 45-46, 51, 55 (2), 57 (3), 62....... (April), 65, 70, 72, 77, 80 (2), 85 (2), 96, 98, 106, 107-109................ (May), 117, 123 (2), 124, 126, 127, 129, 134, 137, 142 (5), 146, 151 -153, 157, 158................ (June), 169, 170 (2), 172, 173, 176, 180-182, 184, 185, 198, 215................. (July), 216, 217, 219, 225,227 (2), 232 (2), 234, 241,242, 243, 251 (2), 254.,.............. (Aug.), 261 (2), 267, 271, 276 (3), 289 (3), 295 (2)................. (Sept.), 299, 304 (3), 310, 318 (2), 322 (2)................ (Oct.), 326 (5), 331 (2), 336 (2), 339 (2), 347, 349 (2), 361 (3), 369 (3), 371 (3)................. (N ov.), 379, 389 (4), 390, 395, 396, 410..........,...... (Dec.), 418, 423, 425, 435, 442, 447 (2), 449................ (Jan. 165Q), 464 (4), 473 (5), 476, 494, 496-498............... (Feb.), 500, 502, 505, 508..........,......, alluded to, 257, 289, 340, 496.........., references to, by other committees, &c., 178 (2), 382, 409, 432, 455, 549, 563.........., regulations for, 145.........., reports of, to Parliament (March, 1649), 46, 62................. (A pril), 72, 7 7, 107................. (M ay), 130, 133, 135, 137 (2), 138, 142-146, 151, 152, 153, 155, 158, 159, 161, 162, 165................ (June), 170 (2), 174, 177, 179, 183 (2), 184,191,200-209,213 (2), 215................. (July), 217 (2), 219 (2), 220, 225-230, 233, 234, 238, 239, 241, 248, 255................. (Aug.), 263 (3), 264, 267 (3), 268, 273-275, 277, 278, 282 (2), 284, 286, 287 (2), 289, 291 (3), 294, 295............... (Sept.), 299, 300, 304 (2), 307, 312, 316-321................ (Oct.), 329, 333, 340 (2), 342, 345, 357-359, 364................. (Nov.), 374 (2), 384, 392, 394 (2), 397, 399, 402, 404, 406 (2), 408 (2), 411, 413 (3)................. (Dec.), 417, 421, 422 (3), 429, 430, 438, 447-449, 452 (2), 453, 456 (4), 460-462. i i Council of State, reports of, to Parliamentcont................. (Jan. 1650), 464, 465 (2), 467,. 469-473.........., reports to, 51, 87, 105 (2), 183, 250, 360, 367, 397, 399, 425, 498.........., safety of, 53; see also guards for.........., seals for or of, 8, 10, 34, 37, 76, 183, 492, 497, 499, 502.........., secrecy in, oath of, 11, 14, 43.........., secretary of, see Frost, Gualter, sen. and jun.......... serjeant-at-arms to, see Dendy, Edw.........., servants of, 541.........,..... liveries for, 505, 506, 509.., services to, 449, 564................. secret, payment for, 22.......... sittingspof, 30,143, 145,147, 185, 501.........., treasurer of, see Frost, Gualter, sen.........., want of money by, 309.........., warrants of, 76, 201, 268, 301, 304, 318, 321, 526-576................,alluded to, 124, 148, 152, 275, 308, 442, 469, 486, 509, 535, 541, 554, 557, 559, 561, 566.........., watermen of, 298. Council of State, committees of, 206, 356, 549, 561; also on the following subjects:Admiralty, see Admiralty Committee. Advance of money, 243. Affairs of commonwealth, 470. Alliances and treaties, 166. Ambassadors, 14. Army officers, treating with, see Army, officers of. Asia and Africa, 551. Attendants 77. Attorney-General, 494. Berwick, guns for, 127. Books, scandalous, &c., 170.1 Carlisle, Countess, 49, 81, 83, 100, 279, 282. Castles in the Downs, 135. Cawton, Thos., 23, 25. Charles II., intelligence with, 413. Clive, Col., 362. Coin, 86, 99, 144. Cook, Mr., 549. Danes and Hollanders, 368. Danger, information of, 316. Danvers, Sir John, 275. "Declaration of secluded members, 22. Dudley, Wm., 428. Engagements, taking of, 387, 451. Examinations, 11, 365,436,441,455, 460, 487, 511. Expenditure of Council of State, 154. Fitzwilliam, Oliver, 390. Fleming, Sir O., papers of, 478. Forces, the, 22 (2), 27. GENERAL INDEX. 621 Council of State, committees of-cont. Foreign agencies, 312, 412.......... alliances, 111,233. Frost, Mr., accounts of, 477. Gold and silver, export of, 103, 430, 470. Guernsey, 383. Hammond and Coney, 145, 146. Hooke, Mr., 275. Hunscott, Col., 449. Informations, 316, 405. Intelligence, 221. Ireland, 22, 25; see also Irish Committee. Jones, Capt., 496 (2). Kentish forces, disbanding of,[9, 25. Killigrew, Lady, 165. King's goods, 157, 276, 294. Lambert, Major-Gen, 260. Levant business, 14. Librarian at St. James's, 473. Lilburne, Lieut.-Col. J., 57. Lodgings for members of the Council of State, 285, 477. Mabbot, Mr., 127. Militia, 397, 480. Mint, see Mint. Moneys, 63, 437. Musgrave, Mr., 275. Navy records, 13, 14, 17. "New Chains," 55. New Forest venison, 460. Offices, &c., in Council of State, 154. Ordnance, see Ordnance. Oxfordshire design, 422. Packet-boats, 430. Page, Thos., 476. Passage to and from England, 454.. Peace, preservation of, 261, 321. Plymouth, 77. Post stages, 441. Prisoners, 422. Private intelligence, 387. Rich, Capt., 103.. Robberies, 362, 383. Roseworme, Lieut.-Col., 417. Scotland, 139, 217, 501. Small, Mr., 243. Soldiers' quartering, 172. Spanish Ambassador, 506. Spies, 510. Suspicious persons, 316. Tower, 190. Trade, 64, 428. Treasury, 188, 31'6, 345, 353. Treaties, 166, 233. Villiers, Sir George and Edward, 412% Waltham and Windsor Forests, 347. Council of State, committees of-cont. Walthamstow riot, 362. Washington, Col., 275. Waterton, Mr., 127. Westcott, Mr., 442. Windsor Castle, 490. Counsel-at-law, 93, 97, 99, 121, 389, 509. Counties, see England and Wales, counties of. Country, the, see England. Court, the, see Charles II., court of. Courteene, Peter Bowden, 159. Courthopp, Geo., 404. Courtney, Capt. Hen., 521. Courts leet and baron, officers of, 339.......... martial, 209, 493. Covenant, the solemn league and, 2, 7. Coventry, 274, 446......., captains and troops in or from, 132, 304.........., captains of, petition of, alluded to, 48, 66.......... cloth, 343.........., committee at, 444, 445..........., Governor of, letter to, 231. Cowdall, Hen., 64. Cowdery, Rich., 368. Cowell, Thos., 318. Cox, Jno., 121.........., Jno., gunner, 538 (2)..........., Capt. Owen, 164, 236 (2), 549, 554..........,...... letters to, 160, 236, 246, 265, 378................ warrants to, 560, 566, 567........... Col., 252; Governor of Guernsey, 376,:377, 379, 382, 386, 387, 451, 481, 556................, letter to, 386..........,......, officers of, pay of, 332, 335, 337.................. payments to, 379, 592 (2)............... regiment of, 243, 332, 335, 337, 382 (2), 386 (3).........., Mr., 279..............., letter to, 301. Coxen, Clement, 528. Coysh, Mr., 477. Coytmor, Rob., Secretary of the Admiralty Committee, 13 (2), 36, 37, 97, 98, 99, 333, 434................, allowances to, 395, 433, 434................. clerk of, 395, 433................, letters of, 57, 107, 276, 288, 315, 346, 369, 378 (2), 384, 405, 407, 412, 432, 436, 437, 452, 460, 500. Crackenthorpe, Capt. Rich., 291. Craig, Lady, pension to, 582. Crandley, Capt. Rich., 96. Creene, Jno., 530. Creitch, Mr., 581. Crezi or Cezi, Mr., 449, 559. Crichton, William Earl of Dumfries, 381, 390. 622 GENERAL INDEX. Cricklow, Scotland, resident at, 266. Crispe, Hen., 496.........., Sir Mich, 198, 201................, warrant to, 551. Crispin, Win., 528. Cromer, ships at, 338. Cromwell, Col. or Major Hen., 406 (2), 407............... payments to, 578, 595 (2)................, regiment of, 407, 559, 577, 593................, warrants to, 555, 557.......... Oliver, as member of the Council of State, 6, 63, 512...................,., document signed by, 10................, placed on committees, 22, 26, 33 (2), 58, 62, 97................ as Lieut.-General of the forces, 10, 22, 25, 77, 161, 164, 166, 174 (2), 204, 544......................, army of, 385, 446..............., as Commander-in-chief, or Lord Lieutenant or Lord General of Ireland, 41, 49, 60, 62, 77, 80, 103, 118, 183, 184, 198, 200, 205, 207-209, 213, 225, 233, 238, 243, 254, 255, 259, 260, 264, 295, 309, 320, 326, 329, 338, 344, 366, 385, 386, 390, 393, 396 (2), 403, 414, 429, 442, 454, 469, 473, 476, 538, 540, 551, 552, 565, 569, 578, 579 (2), 582, 585, 590, 598...................... allowances for, 221, 229, 589..........,...... letters of, alluded to, 235, 243, 251, 261, 295, 299 (2), 369 (2), 388, 422 (2), 423, 459, 473, 496 (2), 498 (3)................,letters to, 134, 143, 236, 239, 245, 257, 274, 293, 324......................, alluded to 232, 259, 281, 282, 305 (2), 313, 326, 327, 333, 360, 369, 384, 470, 471, 473, 480, 497................, payments to, 245, 250, 255, 327, 439, 542, 573 (2), 576, 578, 579, 581, 582-584................, regiment of, 577................. signature of, forged, 215................. son-in-law of, see Ireton, Hen................, as Protector, allusion to, 207. Crooks, Jno., petition of, 215. Crosby, Lady, pension to, 582. Cross, Capt. Jno., warrant to, 536. Crouch, Edw., 438, 449, 560..........., John, 449. Crow, Sir Sackville, agent for Charles II. at Constantinople, 87-91, 193, 427..........,......,debt of the Merchant Adventurers' Company to, 89................, letter to, 427. Crown, the, arms of, 296.......... gold, 473, 497.......... lands or parks, see Charles I., lands and parks of.........., plate belonging to, see Charles I., plate of. Crown-cont.......... revenues, 28..........., title to, 23. Crowne, Win., 444. Crowther, Capt. John, 182........... Vice-admiral, 279. Croxton, Capt., regiment of, 128, 129, 149, 163, 235. Croydon, co. Surrey, 392t.........., residents in, 235. Croyland, 46, 138........... garrison, supplies for, 201. Cruso, Mr., 287. Crystal cups, 330. Cuff, Mr., 192. Cullen, Thos., 412. Culme, Col. Arthur, regiment of, 165, 535. Culpeper, Sir John, Lord Culpeper, 39, 505. Cumberland, 108..........., delinquents in, 25.........., justices of peace for, 455.........., residents in, 291. Cummings, Thos., M.A., pass for, 565. Cunningham, William, Earl of Glencairn, justice general of Scotland, 242.......... Col., 517. Cunnington, Edw., 531. Cupledike, Thos., pass for, 532. Curle, Walter, late Bishop of Winchester, lands of, 53, 54. Curles, Derrick, account by, 297. Currants, import of, 12, 90, 92. Curriers' Company (London), master and wardens of, warrant to, 561. Custom House (London),' 12, 30, 460..........., officers of, warrant to, 31. Customs or imposts, 34, 35, 142, 145, 148, 151, 178, 185, 196, 199, 214, 225, 308, 468, 471,f545........... charges on, 359 (2)..........., collectors of, 76.........., commissioners of, 12, 52, 61, 69 (2), 105, 107, 259, 321, 328, 338, 343, 359, 398, 399, 403, 405, 411, 432, 438, 457, 470, 480, 482, 489,520................, accounts of, 24, 55, 452, 457, 462................, letters to, 10, 35, 308, 489..............., orders to, 518, 519................, warrants to, 559, 560, 565, 568..........., committee of, see Navy and Customs, committee for..........., farmers of, 103, 201.........., loss in, 11.........., officers of, 4, 48, 49, 69, 151, 338, 372, 387, 457, 471, 501,515, 519, 520..........,...... letters to, 16, 50.................. warrants to, 31, 536, 537, 545, 546, 556, 566-568........., payment of, 471, 566........., receipts of, 359, 452. GENERAL INDEX. 623 Cute, 195, 196..........., ships laden with, 90, 92. Cyprus, trade of, 89. D. Dacre, Lord, see Lennard, Fras. Dafthorne, or Dathorne, Thos., 291, 295, 307 (3), 334, 423, 550, 559. Daggers, &c., use of, prohibited, 514. Dakins, Capt. Geo., see Deakins..........., Wm., warrant to, 545. Dalby, Wm., 365. Dalton, Thos., 535. Danes, 169, 368. Daniel, Jeffry, 528.........., Jno., 229.........., Major or Lieut.-Col. Wm., 335,390, 403, 448................, regiment of, 449. Danish Provinces, 169. Dantzic, ship of, 229. Danvers, Sir Jno., member of the Council of State, 6, 57, 63, 126, 264, 275................, placed on committees, 48, 62, 136, 154, 165, 173, 185, 188, 200, 221, 224, 329, 352, 373, 387, 430 (2)................., report of, 5........., Major, 187............, letter to, 189. Darby, Quartermaster Wm., 309. Darcy, Capt. Fras., 232, 233, 235. Darley, Hen., 507.........., J., letter of, 24.........., Rich., 507.........., prisoner, 510. Dartmouth, 15, 200, 356........... customs' officers at, letter to, 15.........., fishing vessels at, 19.........., ship near, 226. Dathorne, see Dafthorne. David, servant at Whitehall, 474. Davies or Davis, John, contractor, 93, 97, 144 (2), 348-360' (3), 471..............., payment to, 596.........., John, 117, 309.............,, account by, 330.........., Sir Paul, 372................, payment to, 584.........., Mr., 438.........., ship's purser, 211. Davill, Mr., 197. Davy, Hen., of Constantinople, 196................, certificate by, 427. Dawes, Abraham, 244, 245 (2), 540. Dawkins, Lieut.-Col. Rowland, letter to, 279.........., Rowland, 509. Dawson, Gertrude, 523.........., Jno., 522. Deakins or Dakins, Capt. Geo., 280..........., letters to, 234, 273.......... or Deakin, Robt., 347 (2), 372, 436, 525, 546, 550. Deal Castle, 33.........., letter dated from, 224. Dean, forest of, 42, 54, 464................., furnaces and forges in, 443, 444.................. i r o n w o r k s i n, 4 4 4, 4 6 5, 4 6 7 ( 2 ), 482, 514..........,......, preservators of, 176 (2), 443, 444, 467, 482 (2), 514, 557................., surveyor of, warrant to, 557........,......, timber in, 67, 69, 176,443,444, 447, 464, 465, 467, 482, 557. Dean, Jno., 482 (2). Deans and Chapters' lands, 121, 252, 437.........., bill for sale of, 121, 137.........., charges on, 124, 126, 131, 134 (2), 135, 137, 148, 153, 158, 159, 161, 238, 239, 245, 246, 252, 285, 309, 310, 350, 352, 353, 359, 395, 406, 407, 424, 516, 571 (3), 573-586, 588-592, 594, 596, 598.., for exigencies, 516, 574-579, 584-586, 589, 590, 592, 595, 597, 598.........., committee for, 39.......... contractors for, 434.., money brought into treasury of, 239........... receipts of, 516.........., survey of, 596.........., surveyors for, 151, 159.........., treasurers for, 134, 137, 151, 161, 198, 243, 244, 246, 407, 429 (2), 430, 487, 571, 573............... accounts of, required, 539................. letters to, 209, 352.........., trustees of, 137, 153, 434, 448. Deane, Col. Rich., commissioner and general at sea, 17, 20 (2), 23 (2), 25, 26 (2), 27, 39, 227, 249, 254, 272, 305, 307, 366, 378, 383, 389, 393, 394, 403, 411 (2), 417, 425, 462, 511; see also Fleet, Commissioners of..........., letters of, 58, 62, 69, 72, 73 (2), 79, 85 (2), 96, 98, 99, 102, 110, 122, 138, 226, 378, 420................, letters to, 256, 366, 380, 386, 442................, proposals by, 40, 71, 167................, report of, 48..........,......, warrant to, 539......, warrants by, 526, 528-531. Dearth, or scarcity, 61, 94, 108, 113,121,125, 133, 178. Dee, Mr., merchant, 574. Deer, or venison, 116, 192, 221, 229, 300, 367, 460, 466, 468, 563. Deincourt, Lord, see Leke. 624 GENERAL INDEX. Delabar, Jno., letter to, 474. De la Caille, M., merchant, 535. Delacree, Edm., payment to, 590. De la March, Mr., 133, 185, 240, 277. Delavolne, Thos., 454. Delfts Haven, ships of, 409, 510. Delinquency, 451. Delinquents, 41, 46, 47, 58, 63, 86 (2), 197, 216 (2), 238, 275, 336, 443-445, 461 (2), 478..........., appeals of, 365..........., banished from London, 489.........., charges on, 62, 93, 96, 233, 258 (2), 357 (2), 499, 500, 572-575, 578, 581 -585, 595, 597-600........... compositions of, 28, 41, 42 (2); 47, 75, 93 (2), 126, 188, 199, 239, 271, 277, 278, 318, 321, 353, 358, 363, 373, 529, 530.........,......, committee for, see Goldsmiths' Hall Committee..........., estates of, 3 63, 432, 57 1..........,, concealed or undervalued, 47..........,......, emergency fund from, charges on, 572 (2)................. payments from, 65, 80, 499, 500................., raising money on, 433, 516................, rents of, 486, 500.........., fines of, 25, 59, 62, 126, 180 (2), 300, 353, 358, 373, 487.........., informations against, or discoveries of, 364................ allowances for, 216, 572.......... landlords, see Malignant landlords............, lands of, charges on, 502.........., penalties imposed on, 363.........., prisons for, 263, 265.........., sequestration of, see Sequestration.........., wives and children of, payment to, 486. Den, Mr., 398. Denbigh, Earl of, see Fielding, Basil. Dendy, Edw., serjeant-at-arms to the Council of State, 56 (5), 63, 100, 165,166,179, 182 (2), 201, 238, 239, 264, 272, 275, 311 (2), 323, 382, 390, 414, 422, 466, 483, 501 (2), 507, 510 (2)................, allowances to, 275, 582................. officers or deputies of, 275, 301, 376, 423,466, 533,542.................,....... allowances to, 275, 347..............., p rison ers in cu stody of, 165, 170, 390................, warrants to, 526-528, 530, 533 -535, 537, 539-551, 553, 555-570.........., John, 549. Denmark, King of, Frederic III., 223. Denmark, 115, 168, 185, 357. Dennis or Denis, Capt. Robt., 441................., letter to, 404................, w arrants to, 276, 543 (2), 559, 560. Denton, Sir Alex., 197..........., Capt. Jno., 103. Denton, co. Leicester, resident in, 187. Deptford, 395, 407.......... dockyard, 333..........., letters dated from, 342, 409........... navy stores at, 129, 330, 449..........., officers of, 397, 449, 455, 562.........., ships at, 69, 120, 157, 409, 463, 479.........., ships built or fitting out at, 82, 171, 181 (2), 330, 342,472, 548.........., surgeon at, 532. Derby hundred, co. Lancaster, 471................. High constables of, letter. to, 297. Derby, Earl of, see Stanley. Derby House (London), 5, 6, 9, 14, 27, 50, 70, 81, 173, 192................ Committee for both Kingdoms at, 19, 28, 29 (2), 47, 58, 63, 68, 106, 144, 233, 477................,letters dated from, 9, 14-16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 29-38, 44, 45, 47, 50, 53, 54, 60, 61, 63, 67-70, 72-76, 78, 79, 81-84, 86 (2), 94-96, 98, 99, 101-113, 119-125, 128-130, 132-134, 136-141, 143 (4), 147-151, 153, 156, 157................. lodgings in, 166 (2), 174.]..............., Navy Commissioners summoned to, 28. Derbyshire, Commissioners or Committee for, 204,432.........., letter to, 217.........., place in, 522..........., races in, 335..........., residents in, 204..........., riotous meetings in, 335, 337, 338........... sheriff of, 338.............., letter to, 335. Derichson, Capt. Robt., 176, 178. Derry, see Londonderry. Desborough or Desborow, Major or Col. John, 178, 351, 362, 438, 439, 478, 480, 488, 502, 556, 566................, letter, to, 171................, payments to, 574, 591................, regiment of, 407. Des Noyers, M., French Secretary of State, 504. Dethick, Alderman Jno., 349. Devonshire, 422, 569.........., Commissioners for assessments for Ireland in, letter to, 50........... commissioners for the militia in, 480, 510.........., committee in, 422..............., letter to, 162.........., customs' officers at, warrants to, 569.........., gentry in, letter to, 354.........., horse troops for, 510.........., justices for, 468. -GENERAL INDEX. 625 Devonshire-cont.........., place in, 76.........., ports of, 554..........., troops raised in, pay of, 593.........., Vice-Admiral of, 203. Dewey, Mr., warrant to, 527. De Witt, John, Admiral of Holland, 505................, ship of, 508. Dick, Sir Wm., 214, 215. Dickenson, Edw., letter to, 297. Dickins, Jno., 548. Dickson, Jenkin, 561. Digby, John, Earl of Bristol, 39.......... L, ord George, 39..........., Sir Kenelm, 282, 294, 295................, letter of, 380. Dike, Rich., keeper of Newgate, warrants to, 544 (2). Dingley, Col., 44, 45. Dingwall, Scotland, tenants in, 266. Divines, Assembly of, oath for, 339. Dixwell, Capt., or Mr., 391, 413.........,.... letter to, 264. Dobbins, Commissary Wm., 144, 453, 470, 471, 515, 541, 542, 565..............., payments to, 577, 578, 581-583, 587, 588, 593, 596, 598, 599................, warrants to, 539, 540, 556 (2), 557, 565, 569 (2). Dockyards, officers in, 519; see also under the respective seaports................, money for, 359.........,......, oath to be taken by, 338.........., removal of King's arms from, 176. Dod, Jno., 113,143, 162, 530, 531 (2), 538. Dodding, Col., 291. Doddington, Sir Fras., 39. Dogs, 368. Dolphin, Capt. Rich., 26 (2), 27, 29, 30, 526. Dolphin Inn, Bristol, 387. Domenico, Signor, 89. Doncaster, carrier for, 555. Dorlislaus, Dr. Isaac-cont................. servant of, gratuity to, 274................. Isaac, son of, 313, 423, 432......................, annuity for, 300, 313, 314..........,..........., arrears due to, 300......................., payments to, 171, 274. Dormer, Marcus, 525...........,Maurice, prisoner, 451, 483........... Wm., pass for, 537. Dorrington, Jno., warrant to, 563. Dorsetshire, justices for, 468.......... m, ilitia officers in, 355 (3)..........., oyer and terminer in, commissioners for, 429.........., places in, 103, 106........., raising men in, 351, 354, 593.........,Vice-Admiral of, 203. Doughton, Art., 529. Douglas, James, Lord Mordington, 253, 422..........., Roger, 558........... Wm., sons of, 558. Dove, Chris., 395..........., Jno., 436..........., Mr., 188, 216, 515. Dover, Earl of, see Carey, Hen. Dover, 159, 307, 318, 329, 356, 396, 414, 439......, Admiralty, serjeant of, and marshal at, 178, 364, 395, 413, 414, 425, 508; see also Simpson, Fras.; Tiddiman, Hen..............., letter to, 440..........., carriers to or from, 560.......... castle, 67, 75, 387................. g o v e r n o r o f, s e e S y d n e y, C o l. Algernon......................., deputy of, letter to, 83..........., clerk of the passage at, 309..........., garrison at, 63, 64, 67, 75.......... harbour and pier, 321, 328-330, 412, 413................, receiver of, 413................, repairs of, 329, 412, 413................, revenue of, 329.........., horses transported from, 310.........., inhabitants of, 163, 292,391,404, 412, 413, 471..........., remonstrance of, 329..........., jurats of, letter of, 412........... Marshal of, see Tiddiman, Hen..........., mayor of, 244, 412, 413.........., mayor, jurats, and inhabitants of, 439, 470................. petitions of, 328, 322..........., merchants of, 493.........., money seized at, 330.........., port of, commissioners for, 321, 330, 412, 413................, customs' officers at, warrant to, 556.........., post (foot) for, 439. Dorlislaus, Dr. Isaac, 14, 34, 47, 97................, as resident with the States' General, 99, 103-105, 131 (2), 530..............., debts, &c. due to, 153, 171, 313............., library, &c. of, 143..............., lodgings of, 143, 181............., payment to, 100................, reference to, 57...............murder of, 133 (3), 135, 137, 141, 143-146, 153 (2), 155, 165, 181, 274, 313 (2), 364, 534................, lying in state of, 135, 532..........,......, interment of, 135, 139j 141,159, 164, 165, 183 (4), 544.................. children of, 135, 143, 153 (2), 181, 313 (2)................ daughter of, 274................., daughters of, gratuity to, 313. 35077. R R 626 GENERAL INDEX. Dover-cont.........., prisoners in, 83, 151, 152, 348, 384, 395.........., ships at, 178, 421, 437.......... ships to or from, 378, 390, 553.........., stores at, officers for, 63.........., travellers to or from, 106, 135, 155, 374, 531, 532, 542.........., troops at, 67, 131. Dowd, Thos., 570. Downe, Nath., 304-306, 308. Downeham, Mr., 501. Downes, Rich., contractor, 58 (2), 340, 343, 373, 374, 397, 453, 459, 511, 552................, payment to, 596.........., Col., 233. Downham or Downam, Dr., 46, 59. Downs, the, letters dated from, 110, 122, 125, 158, 234, 280, 281, 367, 382.........., ships to or in, 23, 28, 110, 120, 125, 128, 129, 138, 148, 157, 158, 160, 172, 175, 178, 179 (2), 188, 193, 200, 205, 208, 224, 227, 234, 236, 237, 243, 244, 246 (2), 253, 255, 259, 260, 262, 276, 280, 281, 283, 306, 315, 324, 348 (2), 367, 378, 382, 398, 412, 460, 532, 538 -540, 542 (2), 543, 558, 560 (2), 564, 583................, commanders of, or generals of, 120, 171, 236 (2), 283, 333, 492, 560, 564; see also Badiley, Capt. Rich.............,...... letters to, 105, 178, 259.........,......,....., warrants to, 268, 321..........., ships from, 257, 333, 393, 555.........., three castles in, 40, 64, 135, 137, 153, 155, 182, 537................, governors of, 204................, m o n e y f o r, 2 0 4................, order for repair and supply of, 154 (2). Downton Manor, co. Wilts, 50, 53. Dragoons, 32, 304, 353, 407. Draper, Mr., 58, 309, 422, 423................, letter to, 60. Draperies, 317..........., new, 64. Drayton, co. Salop, 365.........., residents in, 546, 549. Dringhoe (co. York), resident at, 1. Drochdoill, Scotland, resident at, 215. Drogheda (Ireland), 326, 327, 522..........., g arrison in, 3 2 7, 3 2 8.........., taken by the parliamentary forces, 246, 327, 328, 336, 590..........., tro op s in o r to, 13 6, 3 2 8. Dublin, 95, 209, 210, 325, 465, 598..........., alderman of, see Hutchinson, Dan.......... a, mmunition sent to, 536..........., archbishop of, house of, 281.........., arms at or sent to, 78 (2), 146, 149, 205, 207, 209, 536, 537, 540, 575, 578. Dublin-cont.......... Bar, ship wrecked on, 549.........., coals sent to, 241, 284.........., commanders in, 511.........., commissioners at, 465........... governor of, see Jones, Col.........., hospitals at, 66, 80, 241..........,...... apothecary general to, 581.........., stores, &e. for, 281, 581.........., magazine at, 146, 149.........., mass house in, 281.........., merchant of, 111, 553.........., minister in, 465.........., money sent to, 118, 131, 146, 465, 495, 506, 565.........., officers at, 210, 242........,......., clothes for, 48.........., packet boats to or from, 109, 212, 324......,..., persons in, 233, 506, 522, 524, 525.........., places in, 281.........., postmaster at, 506.........., prisoners from, 236, 255, 257.........., resident in, 173.........., ships to or from, 38, 45, 84, 103, 104, 112, 113, 136, 147, 149, 172, 178, 186, 187, 202, 209 (2), 210, 215, 242, 253, 259, 263, 274, 312, 537, 542, 547 (2).........., siege of, 209, 210......., soldiers and stores sent to, 65, 68, 78 (2), 118 (2), 131 (2), 136, 149, 191, 207, 209 (2), 210, 220, 242, 246, 257, 278, 362, 375, 514, 540, 545, 551, 573.........., stores at, 78, 205, 207.........., treasurer's deputy in, 281........., troops at, 210, 575..........; victory at, 273, 274., victuals sent to, 18, 23, 45, 65, 78, 117, 118, 131, 136, 137, 186, 202, 209 (2), 210, 215, 218, 253, 274 (2), 277, 278, 284, 312, 342, 535, 539 (2), 547 (2), 553,555 (2), 562, 566,567 (2), 574.........., victuals supplied at, 173, 384. Duckenfield, Col., governor of Chester, sheriff of Cheshire, 119, 166, 466, 468................. letters to, 61, 236, 256, 297.................., alluded to, 70, 83. Duckett, Mr., 466. Dudley Castle, garrison of, 446.........., ex-governor of, 41.........., troops at, 444. Dudley, Wm., 428, 429, 433, 475. Dugard, Wm., 500 (2), 523, 568 (2). Du Maresq, Hen., teller of the Mint, 549, 550................. warrant to, 550. Dumfries, Earl of (Crichton, Wm.), 381, 390. Du Molin, Peter (minister), annuity to, 177, 233. Dun, Thos., 292. Dunbar, Danl., petition of, 266. Dunbridge, Mr., 566. * GENERAL INDEX. 627 Dundalk, ships to, 125, 141........., troops to, 186, 149, 150. Dundas, Capt., 267. Dunean, Scotland, resident at, 265. Dunfermline, Earl of, Seton, Chas., 551. Dungan Hill (Ireland), services at, 72, 331, 572, 581, 599. Dungeness, lights at, 76, 389.........., collectors for, 79. Dunham, 512. Dunkirk, 318, 323, 404..........., Admiralty Court at, 322.........., governor of, 291, 322, 404.........., pickeroons and pirates of, 260, 288, 290, 291, 297, 491, 492..........,......, prizes taken by, 322, 375..........., prisoners in, 322, 323, 332, 347, 371.........., ships at, 323, 332.........., ships to or from, 262, 481, 487, 555. Dunster Castle, 413................, governor of, 394. Dunton, Jno., 454, 515. Dureus, Mr., 448. Durham, bishopric of, 524........... (county), delinquents in, 25. Durie, Mr., 448. Dutch, the, 64, 65.......... Ambassador, see Holland, Ambassador of.......... men, 190; see also Hollanders.......... men of war, 101, 166.......... merchants, 29, 30.......... ships or bottoms, 100, 108,177 (2),206, 250, 534 (3), 535; see also Holland, ships of................, masters of, 179. E. Earle, Sir lWalter, clerks of, 527. East, John, 549. East country, 160.......... Greenwich, armoury at, clerk in, 530.......... Hamsted, justice of peace fox, 542. Eastern Association Committee, order of, 261. East India Company, 306, 317, 451, 462, 494........... committee on, refernces to, 408.,........., governor of, 451........., merchants, 456, 476, 477, 559.......... yards (London), carpenters in, disaffection of, 476. East Indies, ships to or from, 185, 193, 246. Eastland, 160.......... merchants, 33, 408, 451, 462, 476. Eastland, Thomas, 413. Eastlander, Jno., 465. I East Lothian, excise of, 225. Eastwood or Eastward, Thos., shipbuilder, 82, 122, 176, 181. Eaton, Jno., letter to, 375. Ecclesiastical congregations, 496. Edgar, Mr., 423. Edinburgh, 26, 39, 225..........., l e t t e r s d a t e d f r o m, 2 0 7 ( 2 ), 2 1 2, 2 1 4, 225, 242, 265 (2).........., provost of, 225..........., travellers to or from, 156,187, 189. Edmonson, Rich., 269. Edwards, Benjamin, 432.........., Daniel, 196..........., Hump., letter to, 186........, John, 399..........., Thos., 306..........., Win., payments to, 583, 597. Edzall, Laird of (Scotland), 265. Eggerton, co. Derby, 522. Egleton, Major Christ., 521. Eight, pieces of, 448, 450, 451, 452, 455, 456, 463, 566. Elbe, pirates in, 222. Elcockes, Rob., 522. Elector Palatine or Prince Elector, Charles Louis, see Palatine. Elford, Thos., letter of, 375.........., Walter, 432. Elijah, (prophet), 3..........., tapestry of, 552. Elizabeth, Queen, Act of, 478.........,......, present to, 168.................. chaplain of, 168........... P r i n c e s s, d a u g h t e r o f C h a r l e s I., 1 0 7..........., maintenance of, 107......................, s e r v a n t s o f, p a s s f o r, 5 3 7. Elizabeth Castle, Jersey, Court of Charles II. at, 420, 421................,letters dated from, 420 (2), 421. Ell, -Mr., 425, 426. Elliott, Jno., Vice-Admiral of Devon, 203........, Jno., 39..........., Major, troop of, 211. Ellis, Jenkin, 412........., Thos., letter to, 109..........., Wm., 523..........., Capt., 475..........., Mr., 382. Ellison, Capt., 479. Ellwayes, -, justice of peace, 388. Elmon, Capt., 475. Elmore, Jno., 375, 395. Elsinore, ships at or from, 222, 223. Eltham Park, deer in, 221................ timber in, 11, 129, 526, 527, Ely, Isle of, 46, 432. Emergency Fund, see Delinquents' estates. Emperour or Emperor, Winm., 406, 469............, letter to, 107. RR 2 628 -GENERAL INDEX. Empier, Mr., 258. Empire, the, 115, 168 (2). Emson or Empson, Edm., 132, 506, 529. Endley, Robert, 365, 546. Enemy or enemies, the (party of Charles II.), see Government, the present, enemies to. Enfield Chase, riots at, 192. Engagement, the, see Government, fidelity to, oath, or engagement of. Engines, 318, 558. England, the realm, or the Isle, &c., 35,39, 53, 113, 159, 166, 167, 168, 198, 217, 229, 245, 305, 327, 336, 339 (2), 356, 376, 396, 404, 444, 457, 462, 478, 517, and casual notices of, passim.........., Admiral and Admiralty of, see Admiral and Admiralty........., agents or residents for, see under France, Hamburg, Holland, Portugal, and Spain.........., arms of, 8, 11, 14, 28, 64, 106, 108........., army in, see Army.......... castles and forts in, 138; see also Castles.........., coasts of, 23, 355, 385, 487.................. east, 206..........,......north, 23,59, 165, 202, 203,282, 497, 538..........,......., ships on or for, 157, 223, 282, 311,398................, south, ships on, 282................, west, 224 (2), 379..........,......,...... commander-in-chief of, 224.........., coin of, see Coin.........., counties of, 36, 74, 80, 243, 252 (2), 268, 319, 321, 322, 336, 339, 342, 383, 385, 387, 414, 418, 419 (2), 429, 440, 505..............., c o m m i t t e e s o f, 3 3 9......................, letter to, 314..........,......,....., order to, 363.................., instructions for, 268, 272, 273.................., justices of peace in, 408............... letters to, alluded to, 411................., m ilitia com m issioners, &c. in, 408, 480, 481.................. sheriffs of, see Sheriffs.........., crown of, 4, 512.........., departure from, 17, 282.........., designs in, for Charles II., 159, 303.........., exports from, 64, 403.........., fishing trade of, 190; see also Fishing.........., forces in, see Army........., garrisons in, 232; and see England, north, south, and west. of, garrisons in, and Garrisons.........., gentry of, 461.........., government of, 2-4; see also Government, the present.........., horse regiments in, 329; see also Horse soldiers. England-cont..........., horses bred in, 256; see also Horses.......... in relation to Scotland and Ireland, committee on, 97.........., invading of, 202..........., Kings of, 3 (2), 114, 261, 283.......... laws of, 7..........., letters to or from, 142.........., liberties of, keepers of, see Great Seal, Commissioners of.........., manufactures in, see English manufactures.........., master gunner of, 290.........., merchants of, see English merchants and Merchants..........., militia of, see Militia.........., north of, 17, 36, 278, 291, 303, 407, 408, 499, 511................, expedition to, 277..........,....., garrisons in, 52, 220, 303, 448, 458, 488, 598.........., northern guard, squadron, &c., see Ships.........., northern ports, 282.........., parishes in, 327 (2), 330, 336..........., peers of, 2; and see Lords, House of.........., persons in, 85, 184, 294, 312, 318, 333, 337, 354, 370, 388, 408, 412, 415, 416, 418, 458, 546, 597..........., places in, 339 (2).........., ports of, 23, 34, 35, 36, 61, 105, 113, 133, 159, 183, 223, 262, 282, 359 (2), 394, 395, 424, 439, 457, 483, 484, 511, 544, 566..........., postal service of, with Ireland, 20.........., prisoners in or brought to, 238, 337, 484..........., rebellion in, 415, 416.........., rebels in, 325; see also Rebels..........., safety of, 275..........., seal of, see Great Seal..........., service in, troops for, 28, 159..........., sheriffs in, see Sheriffs.........., ships to or from, 157, 160, 262, 301, 325........... soldiers in, see Army and Soldiers..........., south of, 18, 143, 307, 308, 455, 566................, garrisons in, 73, 205, 421................, troops in, 38, 159.........., subjects of, 2, 3, 4 (2), 7 (2), 11, 12..........., timber in, 31, 54........, tithes in, 199........... towns of, 74, 392, 418; see also under the several names........... trade with, see English trade.........., travellers to or from, 67, 89, 229, 247, 264, 302, 330, 377, 380, 427, 432, 461, 504 (2), 517, 525, 530, 537, 543, 553........... tyranny in, 354 (2).........., weights of, 402, 403........... west of, 18, 106, 143, 223, 307 (2), 308, t50, 370, 401, 422, 432, 566. GENERAL INDEX. 629 England, west of-cont................., designs in, 480.............,, garrisons of, 105, 225................, troops in, 228, 234, 351, 573, 578. English, 3 (2), 16, 77, 169, 399, 415, 484.......... arms, see England, arms of.......... army, see Army.......... cloth, see Cloth.......... coin, see Coin.......... company at Rotterdam, 288.......... hounds, export of, 562.......... interest, 94, 131.......... language or tongue, 106-108, 117.......... manufactures, 12, 21, 64, 65, 226,274.......... mariners, see Mariners.......... men, 68, 242................ abroad, 70, 184, 513.......... men-of-war, see Ships.......... merchants, 21, 24, 32, 172, 242, 261, 297, 435, 451, 465, 564; and see Merchants................ abroad, 482.......... money, 475, 485, 566; see also Coin.......... names, 89.......... nation, 204, 354................, wrongs offered to, 322.......... navy, see Navy.......... plantations, see Plantations.......... priests 558 (2); see also Priests.......... prisoners, 130 (2), 242, 501; see also Prisoners.......... proof for arms, 541.......... service, see England, service in.......... ships, 12, 16, 91, 160, 177, 246, 425, 460, 484, 534, 563; see also Ships................, abroad, embargo on, 534................, capture of, 251, 290, 412.......... sky, 380.......... soldiers, see Soldiers.......... subjects, see England, subjects of.......... trade, 59, 286 (2), 308, 368, 513; see also Trade. English, Mr., 29. Epping, co. Essex, 392, 554. Epsom, 269. Equity, courts of, see Chancery. Eresey, Rich., 521. Erisy, James, 229................, letter to, 33. Ernion, Paul, 515 (2)........... Mr., 515 (2). Erscourt, Thos., 558. Essex, 156, 414.........., agent for raising money in, for Ireland, 567 (2)..........., clothiers in, 506.........., collections in, 148.........., committee in, 126, 138................, letter to, 156................, reference to, 156. Essex-cont..........., delinquents in, 126................, compositions of, grant of, 156..........., divisions of, troops for, 499........, forces raised in, 126.........., officers for, 499......., insurrection in, 126..........., places in, 132,249, 306, 331 (2), 344, 361 (2), 371, 499, 554, 561..........., raising men in, 352, 518.........., residents in, 278, 280..........., s h e r i ff a n d j u s t ic e s o f, 2 8 0, 3 3 1, 3 3 2, 371, 394................, letter to, 45............, ships to or from, 296, 333........., Vice-Admiral of, see Rich, Earl of Warwick. Estcourt, Mr., 317, 318. Estwicke, Stephen, contractor, 73, 74, 76, 97, 137, 571..........,...... payment to, 596. Ethrup, Thos., 264................, letters to, 278, 279, 290. Eton college, master, fellows, &c. of, oath for, 340. Europe, 168, 169. Evans, Edw.,-570..........., John, 301..........., Rice, 509, 510, 569 (2). Ewers, Col., 27, 32, 576. Excellency, his, see Farifax, Lord General. Exchange of money, 455, 457, 474, 475................., brokers of, 475. Exchequer, the, 391, 394, 404, 447, 453 (2)...........,auditors of, 457..........., Baron of, Lord Chief, see Wylde, John.........., Barons of, references to,. 95, 471; see also Judges..........., chamberlains of, 374.........., c h a n c e l l o r o f ( t o C h a r l e s I I. ), 4 8 8..........., Court of, 249.......... o, fficers of, 374, 406.......... remembrancers of, 374..........., secondary of, 374......... Excise, 114, 359......., cashier-general of, see Jackson, John,........., charges on, 46, 51, 159,178, 207,217, 239, 245 (2), 260, 305, 306, 307, 308, 343, 348, 352, 360, 363, 374, 439, 449, 457, 459, 489, 516, 532, 581, 582, 584, 585-592, 594-600.......... commissioners or committee of, 46, 51, 52, 121, 135, 208, 216, 217, 219, 243, 244, 246, 310, 352, 506, 515................, letters to, 209, 308................, payment to, 582................ warrants to, 532, 598.........., loans upon, 208, 216, 219, 220............, moneys arising from, 357, 358........... officers of, 4..........,....., letter to, 50. 630 GENERAL INDEX. Excise-cont.........., payments from, 46,124, 127, 131,193, 358, 581.........., treasurers of, 245,487; see also Jackson, John..............., accounts of, 539. Exeter, 45, 165, 370, 387, 563.......... carrier, 403, 592.......... church, 450..........., c o r n a t, 5 0 5.........., merchant of, 507.........., residents in, 408..........., storekeeper at, 500. Exigencies, charges on, see Deans and Chapters' lands. Exports and imports, 12, 31, 32, 35, 65, 194, 548; see also Corn, Currants, Fullers' earth, and Wool................, accounts of, 457, 462 (2), 505................ of prohibited goods, 86, 100,432, 559, 560. Exton, Dr., 208, 390, 428, 433, 441. Eyre, Col. Thos., 248, 251, 254, 365, 494, 542............., allowance to, 442. F. Fairbank, Mr., 408. Fairfax, Thomas, Lord Fairfax, the LordGeneral, or his Excellency, 1, 8, 27 (2), 36, 37 (2), 39, 41, 43, 48, 55, 56, 62, 66, 73 (2), 83, 86 (2), 93, 106, 112, 123, 136, 140, 151, 161 (2), 164, 169, 170, 172, 174, 177, 178, 182, 190 (2), 204, 209, 227-229, 234, 243, 246, 248, 251-253, 255, 264 (2), 279 (2), 290, 292, 293, 300, 304, 313, 338, 350, 365, 381, 392, 393, 399, 426 (2), 429, 439, 449, 475, 476, 480, 491 (2), 495, 503, 509, 533..............., army of, 126, 252...................., tax for, 158..............., as member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 11, 25, 80, 112,161, 166, 174, 177, 183, 329, 390, 400, 443, 456, 507, 512.........., placed on committees, 221, 316, 428, 474, 486................, chaplain of, 166................, letter of, 8................, letters of, alluded to, 19, 143, 155, 318, 341................, letters to, 5, 15, 32 (2), 53, 63, 67, 95, 113, 130, 132, 147, 150, 153, 156, 159, 174, 191, 237, 269, 284, 292, 295, 303, 311, 315 (2), 320, 335, 336, 353, 360, 376, 380, 382...............,.... alluded to, 304, 335, 336, 360, 391 (2), 401, 405, 406, 448, 453, 510. Fairfax, Thomas, Lord Fairfax-cont..............., libelling, &c. of, 307,506................, lodgings for, 93, 296................, oath to be taken by, 338..........,......, proposals of, alluded to, 77................, regiment of, 356, 556................,......, train of artillery for, 252 (2), 378..........,......, warrant to, 573. Fairleigh, (Sussex), ships near, 138. Fairwell, Mr., of Constantinople, 196. Faithful, Thomas, 527. Falconbridge, Capt., 391, 483, 506, 587........... justice of the peace, 394, 451, 452, 466. Falmouth, 357.........., ships at, 18, 23, 28, 41, 48, 54 (2), 274...,.,,..., ships to or from, 105, 215, 224, 558................., victualling of, 72. Farmer, Capt., 500. Farquhar, Robt., 214. Farr, Lieut.-Col., 66................. regiment of, 66................., warrant to, 528. Farthing tokens, 165. Farthing, Jno., 455, 562. Fast days, 84, 94, 419, 505, 540, 568. Faversham, co. Kent, gunpowder mills at, 321..........., fishermen at, warrant to, 551. Fawther, Capt. Fras., 372. Fearmes, Capt., 84 (3), 108, 127 (2), 146, 147, 162, 310. Feild, Jno., purser, 389. Feilder, Col., 373. Fell, Thos., 297................, letter to, 297. Felons, 466, 469. Felstead, Rich., payment to, 589. Fenn, Col. Jno., see Venn. Fenning, Mr., of Romford, warrant to, 554. Fenton, Sir Win., payment to, 584. Fenwick, Col. Geo., 401, 405, 421, 430, 431..........,......, regiment of, 366........... Capt., regiment of, 397. Ferdinando, Don Antonio, 255.........., Barth., 368. Fermor, David, warrant to, 568..........., Mr., 137. Ferne, Capt., 326. Ferry bridge, 26. Feversham, see Faversham. Field, Jno., stationer, 524. Fielding, Basil, Earl of Denbigh, member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20 (2), 22, 31, 268, 275, 277, 278, 280, 401, 512................, charges against, 444-447.......,..........., placed on committees, 14 (2) 17, 34, 37, 44, 131, 139 (2), 154, 159, 173, 188, 221 (2), 314, 410, 428, 435. GENERAL INDEX. 631 Fielding-cont.........., [Anne?], Countess of Denbigh, his wife, 446.........., Mary, dowager Countess of Denbigh, his mother, 445. Finch, Hen., pass for, 535. Fireworks, 155. Firth, Roger, see Frith. Fish (herring, mackerel, salmon, oysters, cod), &c., 23, 116, 117, 128, 246, 309, 360, 439 (2), 500, 589, 596.........., salting of, 341. Fisher, Geo., 579; - -........., Nathan, 428..........., Peter, 261..........., W m., 334. Fisheries, 23, 204, 211, 263, 264, 285, 290, 409, 414 (2), 428, 441, 442, 448, 551. Fishermen, 128, 132, 138, 140, 165, 186, 200 -202, 205, 285, 290, 29L, 297, 379, 384, 409, 414 (2), 436, 441, 442 (2), 448, 529, 551. Fishing, 16, 18, 108, 121, 122, 125, 128, 162, 186, 190, 202, 257, r264, 269, 285, 375, 435, 457, 531.......... vessels, 112, 132, 133, 529, 572, 573 (2)................., convoy for, 19, 20. Fitzgerald, Mr., pass for, 535. FitzThomas, John How, agreement by, 467..........,......, bond to, 467. Fitzwilliams, Oliver, 390, 396, 553. Flamborough Head, 278. Flanders, 172, 352, 377, 493, 517..........,agent at, English, see Thelwall, Peter.........., agents at, 352.........., coasts of, 23, 252, 253, 278..........,......, pirates from, 278, 283.........., ships to or from, 157, 253, 377.........., trade with, 278, 329.........., travellers to or from, 70, 98, 101, 103, 352, 377, 529, 534. Fleet, the, 5, 14, 17, 28, 37, 38, 44 (2), 51, 76, 97, 103, 150, 160, 173 (2), 175, 176, 301, 421, 455, 456, 460, 461, 464, 466 (2), 562 (2); see also Navy and Ships.........., charges of, 51....r..., commissioners of, generals at sea, or admirals commanding, 13, 14 (2), 17, 20 (3), 22, 23, 27, 28 (2), 31, 32, 34 (2), 39, 41-44, 50-54, 66, 67, 72, 76, 80, 82 (2), 83 (2), 97, 100, 102-108, 112, 118-120 (3), 124, 127-129, 147 -149, 152, 157, 159-162, 164, 165, 176 -178, 181, 182, 188, 206, 226, 238, 240, 260 (2), 268, 274, 277, 285, 297, 304, 311, 317, 320, 338, 364, 367, 375, 378, 379, 395, 397, 405, 409, 419 (2), 421, 424, 430, 435, 466, 487, 489,'492, 494, 497, 511, 513, 528 (2), 548, 567, 572; see also Blake, Rob.; Deane, Rich.; and Popham, Edw. Fleet, commissioners, &c. of:-cotot................ instructions to, 27, 34..........,...... letters to, 15, 35 (2), 45 (2), 83, 94, 98 (2), 102-105, 108, 109, 111, 121 (2), 123, 125, 128 (2), 129, 138, 140, 141, 143, 150, 164, 175, 185, 202, 205, 235, 247, 260, 264, 319, 382, 407, 414, 425, 42b9, 454, 487, 493, 494, 497............... letter of, 125.........., letters of, alluded to, 40, 63, 103, 126, 227..........,......, martial law for, 47..........,......, references to, 44, 52 (2), 54, 59, 60, 76 (2), 86, 105, 112, 123. 137, 155, 177, 182, 201, 219 (2), 233, 251................ warrant to, 533.......... disposal of, 26,......... flags for, 102....., government of, 20..........., mariners for, 69, 70, 81, 86.........., money, arms, and other provisions for, 53, 58, 59, 62, 71-73, 79, 81, 82, 98, 102, 109,' 112, 152 (2), 188, 227, 563.........., o ffi c e r s o f, e n g a g e m e n t ta k e n b y, 369..........,...... entertainment of, 286..........,......, rewards to, 51, 52, 289.........., rear-admiral of, 102........ revolted, or adhering to Charles II., 12, 23, 41, 48, 50, 54, 77, 103 (2), 104, 119, 123, 128, 176, 193, 198, 390, 420, 425, 483, 485, 527, see also Government, enemies of, ships of; Rupert, fleet of.......... sent against Prince Rupert; see Ships, southern squadron.........., summer, see Ships, summer guard.........., treasurer (deputy) of, 849, 488, 549................. warrant to, 566.........., Vice-Admiral of, 102.........., victualling of, 173,175, 187,188, 200, 203, 223, 240, 248, 258, 260 (2), 276, 280-283, 297, 298 (2), 312, 313, 315, 322, 324 (3), 333, 348, 377, 382-384, 388, 396 (3), 397, 400, 405, 419, 432, 435, 441, 463, 478 (2), 479, 497, 518 -520, 537, 540, 547-549, 553, 555, 562 (2); see also Navy and Ships, victualling of................ complaint of, 298..........,......, contracts for, 382, 383.........., winter, see Ships, winter guard. Fleetwood, Col. Chas., governor of the Isle of Wight, 233, 245, 267, 277, 311, 546 (2)..........,......,payments to, 584, 588, 591........., George, Colonel of militia, 521.........., Col., 351, 403 (2), 406, 407, 556.........,......, payments to, 591, 593................, petition of, alluded to, 213, 262. 632 GENERAL INDEX. Fleming, Sir Oliver, master of the Ceremonies, 24, 67, 78, 80, 83 (2), 93, 101, 111, 144, 145, 146, 148, 172, 208, 251, 296, 305, 454, 469, 475, 478, 480, 491, 492, 499, 502, 526................. in stru ction s for, 9 7, 123, 2 0 6, 211,307, 468................, le tte r o f, 1 1 3................, regiment of, 70. Flemish ships, 104, 105, 507, 508 (2).......... soldiers, 105. Flesher, Jas., printer, 522. Fletcher, Benjamin, 559........, Mr., warrant to, 554..........., M rs., 477. Flintshire, 53..........., excise offi cers in, 191. Flood, Thos., see Floyd. Florence, Duke of, Ferdinand de Medici II., 91, 477................., agent or ambassador of, at Constantinople, 91, 454. Florentines, 17. Floyd, Jno., 547.......... or Flood, Thos., baker, payments to, 585, 590. Flushing, ships of, 87, 101, 208, 250, 541.........., traveller to, 531. Fogg, Jas., warrant to 554. Folkestone, co. Kent, 414. Follandsby, Rowland, 541. Folliott, Thomas (?), Lord Folliott, 309, 360, 439..............., payments to, 588, 589. Footer, Thomas, 403 (2), 490, 557................, payments to, 593, 598................ warrants to, 556, 557. Forbes, Alexander, 10th Lord Forbes, 291, 295, 528. Forbes, Elspeth, widow of Thos. Mowatt, petition of, 207................, children of, 207..........., W alter, petition of, 265. Forces, see Army. Ford, Sir Edw., 46.........., Rich., 370..........., S o p h i a, 5 9 4. Foreign affairs, 31, 513................, committee on, 40.......... ambassadors, see Ambassadors.......... coin, 430.......... commander, 483.......... correspondence, 52.......... embassies, agencies, or alliances, 213, 251, 261, 312, 359, 412, 435, 437, 466, 497 (2), 499, 502, 505, 513................., com m ittee on, 233, 363, 376, 466.......... enemy, 202.......... forces, 23, 156.......... languages, 37................. secretary for, see M ilton, Joh n. Foreign-cont.......... ministers, 113, 117.......... nations or kingdoms, 6, 114, 197, 415, 484, 513.......... negotiations, 6, 513.......... packets, 233.......... parts or countries, 35, 44, 82, 251, 261, 308, 370, 371,493 (2), 497, 499, 513, 567.......... plantations, see Plantations.......... post, 533.......... powers, 356.......... princes, 115, 116, 482-485, 492, 494, 497 (3).......... secretaries, 40.......... ships, 484, 534.......... states, 34, 37, 39, 97, 483-485, 494, 497 (2).......... transactions, title to be used in, 497. Foreigners, 456, 484. Forests, see Woods and Timber. Forfar (Scotland), 265. Fortescue, Eliz., 299.........., Anth., agent for the Duke of Lorraine on behalf of Charles II., 399, 454, 558, 560..........., Sir John, 568..........., Thos., 576, 594. Forts, see Castles. Fortune, Wm., 563. Foster, Hy., 24..........., Rich., 594. Foulkes, Alderman John, 172, 173, 481..........., Mrs,, 121. Fowle, Thos., warrant to, 537. Fowler, Robt., 527. Fox, Major, 165.........., M r., 24..........., Mr. (late), 486. Foxley, Thos. (minister), annuity to, 177, 233.........., Mr., propositions of, committee on, 70. France, King of, or the Christian King, 116................. (Louis XIV.), 17, 115, 116, 324, 517................., Court of, 16, 322, 449, 501. France, 17, 115, 168, 357, 474, 529..........., admiral of, 16..........., agent in, English, see Augier, M..........., agent to, proposed, 312........... army of, 517..........., coasts of, 23, 368..........., coin of, 457, 462 (2), 504...,......, horses transported to, 331, 536, 537, 548..........., informer in, notes of, 517..........., letters from, alluded to, 447, 515.........., merchants trading to, 286.........., ministers of State of, 277. GENERAL INDEX. 633 France —contf..........., peace in, 85......., persons in, 340..........., places in, 458.........., prisoners in or from, 289, 359, 388, 501..........., Secretary of State for, 504.........., ships of, see French ships.........., ships to or from, 202, 321, 439, 440, 529............ trade with, 286 (2), 379.........., travellers to or from, 83 (2), 106,255, 305, 517, 526, 531, 535 (2), 537, 543 (2), 544 (2), 547..........., treaties with, 290..........., troops in, 307................ raised in, 493. Franchise Common, co. Wilts, 53, 54. Franchman, Mr., see Frankham. Francis, Vane, pass for, 551.......... M, r., 89. Franck, Chas., payment to, 575, 590. Frankham or Franchman, Christ., 514, 569. Franklin, Hammond, warrant to, 550..........., Capt. Rich., payments to, 584, 586. Freake, Jno., pass for, 531. Frederick, Jno., payment to, 587. Freeman, Edw., messenger, 77............, warrant to, 542........... John, payment to, 587.........., Rich., warrants to, 538, 545, 556, 556, Freemantle Park, timber in, 399. French, the, 85, 116, 169, 563.......... agent, 426.?.......... Ambassador, 17,24, 65, 67, 76, 80 (2), 83 (2), 115................, passes for, 80, 529.......... barley groats, 587.......... bay salt, 588, 597.......... Company of Merchants, 451.......... fleet or ships, 11, 12, 16, 517, 563, 564................, captures, &c, by, 12 (2), 14, 16, 17 (2), 290, 349, 431, 460, 556, 563, 564, 566................, men-of-war, 24..............., taken prize, 364.......... interdict, 274.......... King, see France, King of.......... language, 535............., documents written in, 3, 4, 5, 85, 147, 356........., letters of marque and reprisal against, 563, 564, 566 (2).......... Lieut.-General, 517.......... men, 295, 305, 352, 404, 503, 504.......... prisoners, 255.......... service, English soldiers in, 80.......... trade, 286.......... vanes (wines?), 452. French-cont...........ines, excise on, 214, 215, 225, 452..............., import. of, 274, 288, 289, 291, 309. French, Oliver, 90, 97, 98.........., Reginald, 423. Freysor, Major, 444, 445. Friend, pirate, 305. Friezland, West, 146, 499. Frimley (Berks), 546. Frisby, Thos., 547. Frith or Firth, Roger, 259, 267, 285, 383. Frost, Gualter, sen., secretary to the Council of State, 11, 22, 43, 81, 111, 135, 142, 145, 170, 183,. 185, 211, 233, 252, 255, 273, 274, 304, 311, 316, 322, 352, 388, 391, 412, 426, 468, 469, 496 (2), 506, 508, 514, 537, 577.........,...... as treasurer to the Council, 130, 137, 189 (2), 208, 272 (2), 279, 298, 327, 334, 365, 384, 398, 402, 408, 440, 461, 470, 491, 496, 501, 502, 506, 510, 511, 515, 571.........,.......accounts of, 329, 477................, clerks of, salary of, 221................, letters of, 200, 210, 298......................, alluded to, 183................, letters to, alluded to, 52, 119................., letters and documents, &c. to be prepared by, 100, 103, 142, 189, 208 (2), 238, 244, 327, 343, 347, 364, 368, 460, 461, 467, 498, 514.................., notices to be given by, 97, 99, 170................., payments to, 11, 154, 155, 436, 574, 585, 587 (2), 589 (2), 595................. report of, alluded to, 250................ salary of, 208, 221................, servant of, 173................. subjects referred to, 33, 82, 99, 100, 106, 130, 154, 166, 190, 210, 227, 233, 252, 255, 272, 285, 300, 349, 495.................., warrants to, 539, 592, 595. Frost, Gualter, jun., assistant secretary to the Council of State, 11, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 59, 62 (2), 63, 70, 76, 209, 255.................., payments to, 583, 590.................., salary of, 221..........,......, warrants to, 575-578, 581-584, 589, 590 (4), 592, 593.........., Rich., 527........,....-., Elizabeth, wife and children of, 527. Froud, Barbara, 432..........., Phil., 432. Fruen, Capt. Thos., payments to, 573 (2). Fruit, 195, 196.........., ships laden with, 90, 92. Fry, Wm., 76. Fryer, chandler of Tower Street, 9. Fuel, economy in, 438. 634 GENERAL INDEX. Fuller, Dr., Bishop of Kerry, 549................, pass for, 532. Fullers' earth, export of, 64, 65, 199, 405, 406, 469. Fyn, Wm., 523. Fyvie, Scotland, resident at, 266. G. Gage, Hen., 551.......... L, ieut. Robt., 365, 370, 544.........., Priest, 388, 437, 511. Gainsborough, letter dated from, 341. Gale, Mr., 33. Galls, import of, 12. Galway, 95, 97, 98. Garbrand, Ambrose, 381. Gardner, Maurice, 3X6........... W m., 546..........., John, prisoner, 337, 374, 437. Gare, Jno., payment to, 598. Garland, Jas., 510. Garnet, John, 565, 567.........., W m., 527. Garrett, Rob., 368. Garrisons, 11,15,38,73,152,160,170,201,228, 231, 232, 236, 251, 307, 315, 371; see also England, north, south, and west of, and Ireland, garrisons in; Magazines; and the garrison towns and castles..........., arms and ammunition for or in, 105, 147, 213, 232..........., commanders of, 158, 205.........., committee on, 200, 213, 508................, letter to, 232........, references to, 200, 201,205, 213..........., desig n s ag ain st, 3 3 7..........., disgarrisoning of, 257..........., governors of, letters to, 69, 232, 303..........., p riso n e r s in, 4 1 0..........., survey of, 586..........., treasurers of, accounts of, 142..........., tro o p s in, 2 2 8, 2 3 4................ oath to be taken by, 338. Garter, King-at-arms, see Walker, Sir Edw..........., K n igh ts of th e, 34 5. Garway, Wm., 564. Gascoigne, Sir Bernard, 534. Gateford, Jno., 465. Gatehouse Prison (Westminster), keeper of, 111,250..........,, warrants to, 526, 534, 538, 549, 561, 568.........., persons committed to, 27, 66, 73, 76, 111, 165 (2), 233, 245, 271, 272, 278, 283, 451-453, 483, 510, 526, 534,/538, 549, 561, 568. Gatonbe, Nicholas, 450, 468, 470, 479, 482, 486, 492, 509. Gatward, Mr., 89. Gauden, Denis, 453, 454, 472................, payment to, 596..........,......j warrants to, 562, 567. Gawlet, Major Jno., 509. Gawry, 25. Gay, Mr., 308. Gaywood, Hump., payment to, 591..........., woodward in New Forest, 225, 470. Gazettes, 5. Geary, Adam, warrant to, 553. General, Lord, see Fairfax.......... Sessions, order of, 563. Genoa, commonwealth of, 115..........., resident at, 531. George, 481..........., servant to Mr. Walker, 551.........., Sir, 512. Gerard, Gilbert, pass for, 542. Gerbier, Balthazar, 169, 387. German language, document written in, 85.......... Ocean, ships in, 124.......... princes, 115.......... powers, 169. Germany, 64, 168, 519..........., ambassadors, &c., of, 115.........., Emperor of, 115, 116..........., ship from, 519.........., traveller to, 554..........., troops raised in, 122, 493. Germans, the, 168. Gethings or Gething, Philip, 201, 251, 314................, payments to, 575, 589. Gibbon, Chas., 401..........., Capt. Chas., payment to, 59.5. Gibbons, John, 522.........., Mr., prisoner, 219................, Alice, wife of, 219.........., Major, 514. Gibbs, Fras., 565..........., Jonathan, 308........., Rich., 404.........., Thos., 541..........., Alderman, 21. Gibson, Capt. Job, 521.........., Capt., 47. Giffin, Edw., 368. Gifford, Sir Jno., 154, 172, 331................, payments to, 575 (2), 580, 581................, regiment of, 575.........., Capt. Peter, 369, 388 (3), 410, 432 (2), 443, 454, 466, 495, 497, 498, 507, 511, 566................ warrants to, 548, 551, 555, 561. Gilbert, Percival, 241.......... Win., auditor general of the Irish army, payment to, 588.........., Wm., prisoner, 435. GENERAL INDEX. 635 Gilbert-cont. W......, Wm master of the St. John, 543, -581, 600..............., letter to, 259.........., M rs., 580............., husband of, 580. Gill, Thos., payments to, 591, 599. Gillespie,. Geo., letter of, 464. Gillett, Jno., 543. Gillingham, co. Kent, fishermen at, warrant to, 551. Gilson, Capt. John, 234.........., warrant to, 541. Girdler, Capt. Robt., warrant to, 554. Glamorganshire, high sheriff of, 609..........., sequestration fines in, 13. Glasgow, 517. Glencairn, Earl of [Wm. Cunningham], Justice General of Scotland, 242. Glendoning, or Lendoning, Mr., Scotch Commissioner, 25, 26 (3), 27, 29 (2), 30, 526; see also Scotland, Commissioners from. Glenegew, Laird of, see Haldane. Glenluce (Scotland), minister of the kirk at, 215........., resident at, 215. Gloson, Mr., 440.1 Gloucester, 232, 403.........., arms, &c. at, 536.......... circuit, justices for, 203......... cloth, 344........... Duke of, see Henry..........., garrison or fort in, 232, 417..........., guns at or from, 227, 574....,....., travellers to or from, 232, 536, 574. Gloucestershire, prisoners in, 391.........., raising horse troops in, 595.........., sheriffs and justices of, 467 (2)..............., letter to, 176. Glover, Cornelius, 389, 402.........., Thos., 518. Gluckstadt, pirates at, 222. Glyn, Mr., 59. Goddard, John, warrants to, 558, 592.........., Dr., 589. Godolphin, Mr., pass for, 546. Goffe, James, payment to, 581 (2), 585 (2).......... or Gough, Lieut.-Col. Win., 262, 303, 352, 368, 398, 503................, warrants to, 570, 592. Gold, Capt. Hen., 521. Gold, 108, 114, 116, 144, 318, 330 (2), 369, 385, 402, 403, 404, 406, 408, 429, 504.......... chains, 114, 116.......... coin, see Coin..........., coining of, 85, 545; and see Coining.........., export of, 161, 162, 164, 173, 199, 206, 252, 329, 417, 430 (2), 470 (2), 480, 530, 556, 559, 560...........;, committee on, 103, 140, 456, 470. Gold-cont..........., par of, 457, 462.:........., prices of, 430.......... bullion, 396. Golder, Rich., 375, 397. Goldsmiths, 253, 329, 365, 402-404, 430, 438, 548, 550.......... C o m p a n y ( L o n d o n ), m a s t e r a n d w a r - dens of, 404, 438, 447.............., warrants to, 550 (2), 554, 592. Goldsmiths' Hall (London), 5, 28, 39, 102, 130, 177, 258,.309, 389........., committee of, 126,177, 180, 233, 269, 319, 321, 330, 339, 363-365, 373, 389, 433, 440, 461, 462, 487.............. clerk of, John Leech, 25, 216 (2,) 353................. letters to, 200, 214, 278................, registrar of, 239..........., compositions at, 321, 370.........., treasurers at (Herring, Rich., and Waring, Mich.), 46, 121, 134, 146, 216, 243, 244, 246, 287, 318, 336, 363, 487, 571...c......,....., accounts of, 539.............., letters to, 102, 190, 209, 255, 334..........,warrant to, 518........... treasury at, 269, 308, 364..........,..., charges on, or payments from, 18, 29, 46,102, 124, 140, 190, 258 (2), 305,307, 308, 319, 321, 330, 334, 336, 357-359, 363, 364, 372, 405, 516, 571, 573, 574, 582, 587, 588................, payments to, and money or receipts at,,5, 28, 124, 126, 131, 134, 207, 287, 319, 321, 359, 363-365, 440, 486, 582. Goman, Mons., 261. Gomme, Sir Bernard de, commission to, 188. Gonzaga, Marquis, 85. Gooch, Robert, 561..........., Major or Capt., 155, 165, 173, 176. Gooday, Sam., 499. Gooderich Castle, co. Monmouth, 215..........., demolishing of, 151, 225. Goodfellow, Edw., warrants to, 558, 562. Goods, prohibited, see Exports and Imports. Goodwin Sands, ships lost on, 507, 508 (2). Goodwini, Edw., 391..........., Thos. (minister), 373 (3), 374.........., M r., 155. Goodwyn, Arthur (mariner), 317. Goodyear, Moses, of London, 123.......... or Goodyeare, Mr., victualler at Plymouth, 29, 96, 317, 519. Goose, Capt. Phil., letters to, 223, 226................. warrants to, 304, 538, 539, 551, 564. Gordon, George, (titular) Duke of Gordon, 517........., servant of, -517..........., W m., petition of, 266. Gore, the, 288. 636 GENERAL INDEX. Gorges, Col. Jno., 521.........., Lieut.-Col. Thos., 521. Goring, George, Lord Goring, 1, 269. Gosling, Capt. Ben., letters to, 265, 268. Gospel, the, 215. Gosport, ship of, 105. Gough, Col., see Goffe.........., Mr., treasurer of the Levant Company, 88, 193-195. Gouldegay, Lieut.-Col., 56, 58. Gourdon, Dr., physician, 132, 429; see also Guerdon. Government, the present, or the State, or the Commonwealth, 87, 106, 108,113-115, 117, 123, 147, 157, 182, 185, 204, 207, 245, 275, 277, 291, 337, 419, 421, 439, 446, 450, 488, 497, 503, 504 (2), 512; see also Parliament..........., accounts of, committee for, letter to, 485.........., affairs of, 192, 202, 239, 256, 260, 470, 486........... affection, adherence, or fidelity to, 35, 37, 59, 100, 107, 141, 222, 231, 255, 266, 270, 277, 297, 341, 357, 456................, test or engagement of, 6, 9, 36, 51, 53, 59, 66, 68, 72, 139, 183, 310, 312, 323, 324, 336-339, 343, 347, 351, 352, 364, 366 (2), 369, 391, 392, 395, 398, 408, 418, 423, 431, 432, 436, 438 (2), 440, 448, 451 (2), 456 (2), 465, 482, 495, 496, 503 (2), 510, 535-537, 551, 552, 566, 567,572........ %......, i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t a k i n g, 350 (2), 352, 353................,......, refusal to take, 339-340, 495..........., allian ce w ith, 4 8 1..........., au th ority of, 94, 9 7..........., barges for, see B arges.........., bonds or recognizances not to act against, 130, 141, 173, 183, 200, 204, 236, 306, 333; see also Council of State, recognizances to......, books, papers, &c., against, 43, 55, 123-127, 188,411,529; see also Books, treasonable and seditious...........,burdens or charges on, 77 (3), 133, 136 (2), 232, 280, 284, 327, 344 (2), 353 (2), 357, 424, 469, 576........... coach and horses for, 505................, money for, 506.........., credit, honour, or reputation of, 141, 160, 190, 233, 245, 396.........., debts of, 300, 486.........., defence of, 109.........., designs or speeches against, 19, 57, 68, 76, 79, 83-85, 97-99, 126, 137, 157, 159, 170, 184, 199 (2), 222, 253 (2), 254, 284, 293, 303, 338, 354 (2), 380, 427, (3), 513, 532, 539, 540, 548, 556, 565, 566. Government-cont.........., disaffection to, 40, 64, 68 (3), 78, 79,. 84 (2), 86, 95, 98, 102, 119, 125, 130, 149, 156, 159, 160, 162, 163, 175, 180, 185, 192, 222, 224 (2), 230, 254, 305, 344, 379, 408, 417, 476, 483, 562.........., enemies to, 45, 61, 66-68, 78, 103 -105, 107, 124, 128, 137, 155, 156, 193, 199, 202, 206, 216, 230, 231, 237, 251, 253, 263, 278, 294, 297, 303, 309, 312 (2), 313-316, 334, 404, 405, 418, 444, 473, 493, 500, 503, 511, 531-535, 538, 547, 551, 553, 556, 563; see also Parliament, enemies to..........,....... correspondence with, 73, 424, 434, 447, 532-534 (2), 535 (2), 538, 542, 544, 545, 561, 566 (2), 569..........,......, meetings of, suppressed, 68, 69..........,......, ships or men-of-war of, 76, 561; see also Fleet, revolted................. trading with, 173, 565, 566.,......... goods of the late king set apart for, 229, 296, 318, 327, 359, 383; see also Council of State, furniture for.........., insurrections, mutiny, or rebellion against, 151, 155, 156, 212,,269, 315, 316, 318, 320, 335 (2), 357, 361, 418, 531, 533-536, 542, 544 (2), 546, 551; see also Cobham, Derbyshire, Oxford, Twickenham, and Walthamstow, insurrections in.........., money for, 358, 359..........,...... need of, 101, 207, 238, 239, 306, 309, 321.........., money of, see Coin and coining.........., prejudice or danger, or loss to, 11, 20, 26, 34, 45, 53 (2), 69, 73, 78, 83, 119, 121, 123, 126, 140, 181, 193, 200, 263, 277, 290, 294 (2), 295 (2), 321, 345, 347, 348, 357, 364, 371, 461, 485.........., printer for, see Husbands, Edw.........., safety of, 66, 67, 234, 255, 296, 439, 484, 489, 511, 533, 541.........., service of, 9, 62, 131 (2), 135, 141, 165, 242, 244, 250.........., deserters from, 541.........., service, advantage, or use to, 99, 120, 123, 124, 147, 149, 153, 155-157, 165, 186, 190, 195, 203, 215, 217, 220, 221, 233, 245, 256, 274, 283, 296, 306, 312, 313, 321, 330, 373, 377, 383, 439, 440, 466, 473, 477, 504, 513, 531, 558, 507.........., titles given to, 113-115.........., treasure and treasury of, 18, 280, 350, 357-360, 362, 390, 394..........,......; committee on, 188, 316, 237,345. Gower, Capt., 445, 446. Gowyn, Mr., 558. Gracedue, Thos., 514. Grafton, Ralph, inventory by, 251. Grafton park, timber in, 399. Graham, Jas., 266. Grange, the, Walkeringham, 342. Granger, Abia, 510.......... John, 510. , / GENERAL INDEX. 637 Graham, James, Marquis of Montrose, Earl of Kintairn, &c., Lieutenant-Governor of Scotland for Charles II., 122, 311, 325, 415, 505..............., declaration of, 415..........,, letter of, alluded to, 515..............., letters to, 325, 488, 490. Grand Seignior, see Turkey, Grand Seignior of. Grantham, resident in, 187. Grasshopper, alias Clifford, 77. Graves, Jas., 369, 412, 561, 594, 598, 599.........., Mathew, 310. Gravesend, 21, 26, 82, 272, 470.........., bridges at, 84, 161, 164, 309, 503, 563.........., captain of fort at, 566..........., crier of, 255, 288, 289, 545 (2).........., government of, 84.........., inns in, 161, 309, 563..........., justices of peace at, 272 (2).........., malignants in, 84, 161, 530.........., mayor and bailiffs of, letter to, 289.........., recorder of, 92.........., residents in, 84, 272, 470, 522, 563..........., searchers at, 430................, warrants to, 534 (2)..........., ships at, 206, 209, 304, 494, 530, 534, 538, 562, 568........., ships to or from, 244, 252, 283, 304, 530, 538, 543..........., travellers to or from, 84, 206, 322, 494 (2), 538, 563, 568. Gravy, Thos., 520. Great Seal, the, 443, 549..........., new, making of, 7........... commissioners of, or keepers of the liberties of England, 4, 7, 174, 213, 221, 238, 250, 268, 289, 335, 338, 339, 362 (2), 365, 370, 394, 396, 412, 417, 422, 423, 430, 431, 449, 472, 477, 497, 512; see also Lisle, John; Whitelock, Bulstrode................. placed on committees, 217, 413, 417, 422, 441, 469, 474, 478, 510................, letter and references to, 244, 515.........., documents, &c. passed under, 9, 229, 334, 335, 494, 497, 498, 549.......... of Scotland, 242. Great Yarmouth, see Yarmouth. Greaves, Wm., senior and junior, 481. Grebnerus, Paulus, book or prophecy of, 168 (2). Greece, 198. Green or Greene, Frances, 219................, husband of, prisoner at Kinsale, 219.......... Capt. John, 51, 200 (2), 277, 289, 290, 301, 316, 359, 388, 403, 410, 426 (2), 441, 449, 503, 556, 563................. company of, 277................, petition of, 458. i Green or Greene-cont..........., Robt., merchant, 121..........., Judge, 436..........., Mr., 154................, warrant to, 554. Greenhill, Mr., 258. Greenland, company trading to, 435, 437........ fishing at, 435. Greensmith, Jno., 481................, payment to, 587. Greenway, Nich., 510. Greenwich, 377, 542............ armourer at, 533 (2)..........., armoury at, 183, 533, 546....... church, 405.......... house and park, 155........... justices of, 221.......... Park, deer in, 221.........., resident at, 342........... statue of Chas. I. at, 534 (2). Gregg, Mr., 243. Gregory, Wm., 129, 276. Grenville, Sir Jno., governor of Scilly, letter to, 101..........., Sir Rich., 39. Greville, Fulk, Lord Brooke, 313.........., Francis, late Lord Brooke, 313..........., Sir Fulk, 249. Grey, Thomas, Lord Grey of Groby, member of the Council of State, 1, 6, 67, 112, 185, 189, 197, 264, 269, 279, 288, 321, 390 (2), 496, 502, 509, 512................, letter of, 367..........,, letter to, 240................, placed on committees, 74, 131, 140, 390, 429, 430, 480, 490, 502 (2). Grey, William, Lord Grey of Warke, member of the Council of State, 6, 9 (2)........... (Amabel?), Countess of Kent, 151, 225. Grieve, Rich., 504................. Katherine, widow of, 504. Griffin, Jno., 198..........., Rich., 170.........., Mr., 380. Griffith, Edw., 523.......... Rich., letter to, 189................, warrant to, 536.........., M r., 70.........., Mrs., 277. Grigg, Jno., 220. Grimes, Wm., 319,334. Grimshaw, Win., warrant to, 556. Grindstones, impositions on, 142, 148. Grismond, Jno., 362, 523. Groby, Lord Grey of, see Grey. Grocers' Hall (London), 94, 166, 174 (2)................, letter dated from, 144. Grottall, Scotland, resident at, 214, 225. Grove, John, 395. 638 GENERAL INDEX. Guards, 25, 292, 296, 313, 392, 459, 507, 566; see also Council of State and Parliament, guards of; Westminster and Whitehall, guards at; and Horse Guards.........., captain of, 25, 414......... officers of, 392. Guarland, Mr., 239, 425, 426. Guerdon or Gourdon, Dr. Aaron, Master or master worker of the Mint, 142 (2), 143 (2), 189, 198, 249, 284, 307, 318, 319, 331, 336, 374, 396, 404, 429, 438, 447, 457, 462 (2), 550................ payment to, 598................ warrant to, 551. Guernsey, 6, 23, 52, 55, 106, 111, 185, 240, 373, 375 (2), 376 (2), 447, 481, 512, 519........... commander-in-chief at, allowance to, 319.........., commanders and captains sent to, 375, 376, 379, 382,387, 389................,pay of, 379, 382.........., Commissioners sent to, 154, 259, 267 (2), 275, 277, 285, 302, 308, 375, 376................, letters to, 386 (2).........., committee for, reference to, 383........., defence of, 112, 133, 161 (2), 275, 276,382.........., engineers sent to, 388 (2).........., governor of, 112, 213, 311, 375, 376, 379, 386, 548..............., pay of, 379........... governor, bailiff, and jurats of, letters to, 60, 275 (2).........., inhabitants of, 277..........,......, debts of, 112, 275, 276, 383, 447.........., malignants in, 275, 276........, money and victuals for, 322, 592.........., ships at, 161, 193, 319........., ships to or from, 277, 302, 307 (2), 308, 313, 319, 368, 447, 529 (2), 548, 555........., stores for, 319, 556.........., travellers to, 185, 559........... troops for or to, 161, 319 (2), 332 (2), 335, 337, 346, 371, 374-377, 382 (3), 384, 386 (2), 387, 447, 548, 556................. officers of, 332 (3), 335, 386................., pay for, 332, 337, 364, 382. Guildford, 450, 563.......... mayor of, warrant to, 544. Guildhall (London), 361.......... treasurers at, charges on, 313........., Treasury at, 423..........,......, payments into, 486.......... trials at, 357,358 (2), 361, 550 (2). Guilson, Capt., 61, 119, 530. Guinea, ship from, 85.......... C o m p a n y, 8 5. Gulson, Mr., pass for, 532. Gunfounders, 324, 450, 468, 478; see also Browne. Gunmakers, 72. Gunpowder or powder, 20, 21, 27, 37, 73, 112, 127, 138, 140, 149, 222, 227, 229, 233, 319, 321, 400, 404, 504, 540, 549, 554, 563, 564, 567..-... for Ireland, see Ireland.......... m, anufacture of, 226, 317, 563.......... mill, 566........... payments for; 457, 579, 582, 584 (3), 586, 591, 597 (2), 598.........., purchase of, 492, 541 (2), 548, 559, 561, 584............, ships laden with, 321, 547........... supply or delivery of, 64, 201, 301, 456 (2), 457, 492, 544, 545-549, 551, 556, 559, 560, 561 (2), 566..........., Tower proof for, 234, 563.........., transfer of, 563-566. Guns, see Ordnance. Gunsell, Gregory, 438. Gunsmith, alias Ordway, Mr., 272, 277. Gunsmiths, 569, 579, 586.........., payments to, 591, 592. Gunter, Robt., 451. Guy, Jno., 499. H. Ha, Jno., 531. Haak or Hake, Theodore (minister), 112, 154, 323. Haberdashers' Hall (London), 100, 196, 336, 458............., committee at, 188, 216 (2),481...................... letters to, 95, 256, 257,377. Hack, Serjeant, 162, 163. Hacker, Col., 313, 322, 397, 406, 555................. letter to, 326............, officers of, 367........, regiment, &c. of, 279, 295,326, 329, 348, 360, 366 (2), 391, 406, 407, 596..........,...... warrant to, 557. Hackwell, Capt. Robt., letter to, 393...........,...... warrants to, 549, 559. Haddingham, Thos., 292. Haddock, Capt., 11, 15. Hadsall, Chas., 543 (2). Hage, Thos., see Hague. Haggett, Paul, 195........., Col., letter to, 255. Hague, the (Holland), agents at, 29, 52, 133, 145, 150, 181, 330, 494, 498, 499.........., letters dated from, 5, 101,103, 122 (2), 140. GENERAL: INDEX..... 639 Hague or Hage, Thos., 514................., payments to, 594, 599. Haines, Abra, 540... Haistie, Jas., 258. Hake, see Haak. Haldane, Sir John, Laird of Glenegew, petition of, 266. Hall, Capt. Edw., 96, 322 (2), 324, 393................, letters to, 393, 449................, warrants to, 548, 549.......... Fras., 404.........., Geo., 263, 265..........., Hen., 524............, pass for, 534.........., Mr., attorney of the Duchy, 345, 496................, payment to, 451..........., Mr. (author), 139, 314..........., prisoner, 540. Halliwell, Rich., -527. Halton Castle, co. Chester, 230. Hamburg, 34, 64, 106, 185, 222, 268, 270, 457, 462 (2), 473, 474.........., agent to, 222, 258, 288, 330, 496, 498 (3)..........., burgomaster and senators of, 261..........., cloth made in, 64, 270..........., cloth sent to, 295.........., Company of Merchant Adventurers at, or trading to, 43 (3), 48, 62, 101, 265, 269-271, 465; see also Merchant Adveiturers.:..............., deputy governor of, 52, 99-101, 222................, letter of, 99..............., letters to, 221 (2), 222, 269, 330..........,...... secretary of, 34, 222, 288, 297, 330, 496..............., treasurer of, 99, 496........, letters dated from, 99, 100..........., merchants in, 100, 101.........., Senate, &c. of, 43 (2), 52, 62, 100, 465................, letters to, 261, 269-271, 468......................, alluded to, 100........... ships at, to,or from, 153, 157, 160,164, 261, 264 (2), 265, 268 (2), 295, 361, 440..........., ships of, 389, 421, 435.........., trade of or with, 100, 106, 270, 271.........., travellers to, 505, 529, 598. Hamden, Mrs., 311. Hamilton, James, Duke of Hamilton and Earl of Cambridge, trial of, 1................, history of, 528..........., Henry, Viscount Claveboy, 458.........., Sir Jas., 43........... Gen., Major, 517. Hammon or Hammond, Robert, 145, 146, 148 (2), 166, 556............,, payments to, 587, 598........,.. Col. Robt., 203, 267, 277. Hammon or Hammond-cont.........., Wm., 522.........., Lieut.-Gen., 448, 508, 547, 591................, letter to, 378.........., Mr., 146, 287. Hampshire or Southampton, 304, 557.......... association, 52..........., commissioners in, for assessments for Ireland, letter to, 50..........., committee of, letters to, 86, 294.........., grand jury of, 279.........., justice of peace for, 334.......... m, ilitia officers in, 355 (3)..........., place in, 453..........., raising men in, 352, 355.........., raising money in, 434..........., sheriff of, 453, 503, 557................. warrants to, 557 (2)..........., troops in, 449................. raised in, 593..........., Vice-Admiral of, 203, 206. Hampton Court, 46, 155, 437, 542................, Charles II. at, 13................, rooms at, 296, 318, 410, 482. Hanby, Wm., 121. Hancock, Ant., 583..........., Mary, pass for, 528. Hanger, Geo., 195. Hannay or Hanna, Sir Robt., 387,458 459, 597. Harbert, Mr., 391................. Lucy, wife of, 391. Harbie, Sir Job, 198. Harcourt, Hen., 564, 566. Harding, Hen., 263..;........, Capt. Rich., warrant to, 541..........., Dr., 180. Harding Castle, demolishing of, 255. Hardy, Lieut. Jno., 507. Hare, Adam, 523, 524..........., Sir Ralph, 438. Hargrevey, Hen., letter to, 73. Harleston, Capt., 432. Harley, Sir Robt., 130 (2), 137, 142 (3), 374. Harper, Mrs. F., 566.........., John, payments to, 577, 582.........., Thos., 523. Harpur, Fras., 564. Harrington, Sir Edw., 107, 109.........., Sir Jas., member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 19, 20, 63, 109, 113, 162, 163, 169, 213 (2), 309, 390, 462, 469, 474, 475, 491, 512................,placed on committees, 14, 18, 22, 52, 59, 67, 70, 162, 166, 173 (2), 182, 183, 208, 221, 224, 239, 284, 302, 307 (2), 329, 336 (2), 340 (2), 343 (2), 360, 362, 410, 428, 430, 435 (2), 442, 477................, residence of, 162................., Lady, wife of, 162.........., Mr., 543. 640 GENERAL INDEX. Harris, Christ., 214..........., John, m erchant, 398 (2)..............., warrant to, 558..........., Leonard, 432........... Wm., 8 (2), 454................, payment to, 598................. warrant to, 558.........., Capt., 276................, warrant to, 543. Harrison, John, 395, 554.........., Capt. John, 401.........., Martha, 541..........., Capt. M atthew, 401 (2), 422, 525.........., Col. Thos., 220, 351, 406, 407, 467 (2), 509, 555, 579, 591, 593, 595 (2).........., Capt., 193, 224, 539. Hart, Lieut. Saml., 539. Hartlepool, ship of, 244. Hartlipp or Hartlib, Sam. (minister), annuity for, 177, 233. Hartop, Winm., 187..........,......, letter to, 189. Hartwell, Thomas, 541................, warrant to, 541. Harvey, Fras., of Lyme, merchant, 72, 86, 87, 119,-192.........., John, 249, 369................, payments to, 514, 594, 599.........., Col., 127. Harwich, fortifications at, payments for, 589.......... garrison, 314.........., magazines at, payments for, 589, 594, 595.........., ships at, 152, 267, 298, 368........... ships to or from, 296, 304, 317, 333, 564. Haslerigg, Sir Arthur, see Hesilrigge. Hason, Rich., 441. Hassall, Hen., 522.......... Jno., 432................, certificate by, 427. Hastings, Hen., alias Lord Loughborough, 272, 278, 541. Hatsell, Capt. Hen., 35, 40, 57, 247, 253, 394.........., gratuity to, 57. Hatter, Mr., 328. Hatton, Sir Christopher, or Lord Hatton, 184, 461. Havericke, Michael, 208. Havering Park, timber in, 399. Haviland, Mr., 383................, pass for, 554. Haward, Wm., see Howard. Hawarden Castle, Flint, 53.........., demolishing of, 255, 257. Hawkes, Capt. Robt., 45. Hawkins, Winm., clothier, 48, 49, 58, 97................, payments to, 532, 573.........., Wm., commissary and auditor-general of the army in Ireland, 257, 259................, p a y m e n t t o, 5 8 0. Hawkins, Wm.-cont............., payments by, 588, 589..........., secretary to the Irish Committee, 211, 221. Hawksworth, Major, Governor of Warwick, 253, 307................. letters to, 247, 295, 366................, warrant to, 542. Hawley, Col. Winm., 491, 502.........., M r., 515. Hawthorne, Edw., 527. Hay, James, Earl of Carlisle, pass for, 552........... Lucie, Dowager Countess of Carlisle, 43, 44, 47, 49, 73, 93, 99, 101, 106, 282, 530................, committee on, 49,.81, 83, 100, 279, 282..........., Wm., M.P., 269, 553. Hayes, Thos., 369. Haynes or Heane, Col. or Major James, Governor of Weymouth, 83, 103, 187, 190, 254, 336, 337, 374 (2), 410, 418, 495, 506; 525, 545................., letters to, 106, 255, 307................, payments to, 581, 592..........., Joachim, warrant to, 541.........., Mr., engineer, 418. Hayward, Roger, warrant to, 556........... S., account by, 310................, letter to, 158. Hazard, Mr., of Bristol, payments to, 124, 131. Heane, Col. or Major, see Haynes. Heare, Wm., account by, 449. Heath, Jno., 545........... Sir Robert, 545................, sons of, 545.........., Mr., pass for, 544. Heaton, alias Wilson, Dr., 384, 544, 561. Hechstetter, David, treasurer of the Hamburg Company, 496................, letter of, 99. Heighland, Mr., see Highland. Heldersham, Francis, 541. Helvetian body, 115. Helvoetsluys, or Sluce, 206, 268. Hemp, 229. Hemson, Abra., 532. Hender, Capt. Wm., 521. Hendrick, Jno., 363. Hendry, Wm., petition of, 266................ son of, 266. Heningham, Wm., 564. Henley, Capt. Jas., 244, 246, 259, 490................., letters to, 260, 288. Henn, Major, warrant to, 535. Henneage, Mr., 542. Hennebon, Brittany, 18. Henrietta Maria, of France, Queen Dowager of England, widow of Charles I., 168, 169, 125, 483, 519, GENERAL INDEX. 641 Henrietta Maria, of France-cont................, debts of, 157, 158................, designs against, 325................., personal estate of, 46, 157, 158................., charges on, 233................., plate of, 318................, treasurer and receiver-general to, 268. Henrix, Adrian, merchant, 121. Henry IV., King of England, 4. Henry VIII., 329. Henry, Prince, Duke of Gloucester, 76, 107................, maintenance of, 107..........,......, train of cannon belonging to, 248. Hensman, Wm., 535. Heralds, 135, 165. Herbert, Philip, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, Vice-Admiral of South Wales, member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 188, 204, 206, 383, 390, 406, 413, 426, 453, 456, 460, 468, 471 (2), 536. s......,...... letter to, 296................, placed on committees, 173, 365, 383, 390, 428, 430, 441, 455................, funeral of, 505.......... Lady Mary, 479. Herbert, Richard, Lord Herbert of Chirbury, 179, 180 (3), 189, 487, 536........., Jane, 321..........., John, sheriff of Glamorganshire, 509.........., Col., troop of, 353.........., Mr., 208. Herbery, Mr., 375. Hercules, tapestry of, 552. Hereford, 443.......... Castle, 119.........., garrison in, troops in, 228, 234.........., residents in, 119. Herefordshire, places in, 437, 467, 471........., residents in, 464. Herle, Edw., Vice-Admiral, letter to, 203. Herne, Stephen, 204, 588........., Lady, pension to, 582. Herricke, Capt, Wmn., 187, 190. Herring, Rich., 134,571; see also Goldsmiths' Hall, treasurers at. Herring fishery, 264, 285, 290; see also Fisheries. Hertfordshire, justices of, 287. Hesilrigge or Haslerigg, Sir Arthur, member of the Council of State, Governor of Berwick and Newcastle, 6, 9, 17, 19, 20 (2), 53, 73 (3), 148, 205 (2), 223, 316, 346, 397, 422, 438, 499, 512, 533, 566, 568................, letters to, 189, 220, 253, 303, 306.........,......, placed on committees, 18, 19, 25, 26, 52 (2), 103, 127, 360, 381, 382, 402, 405.........., Thos., 187, 190. 35077. Hesketh, prisoner, 336.........., Mr., 435. Heveningham, Winm., member of the Council of State, 6, 190 (2), 208 (2), 269, 327, 422, 423, 432, 481, 495, 512................. placed on Committees, 18, 36, 58, 59, 63, 86, 103, 119, 120, 123, 127, 135, 137, 139 (2), 155, 159, 178, 183, 197, 275, 280, 318, 336, 365, 368, 383, 385, 402, 422, 430, 438, 466, 480, 502, 513. Hewds, Capt. Thos., see Hughes. Hewson, Col., 576. Heydon, Jno., 185................. widow of, 185. Heyman, Sir Hen., 261, 265, 413................, letter to, 334. Hickman, Thomas, (titular); Lord Windsor, 70, 380. Hicks, Jno., 541, 542..........., Sir Wm., pass for, 551.........., min., pass for, 551. Hide, Hen., letter of, 198.........., W m., 542.........., Capt., 432. Highland or Heighland, Mr., justice of peace for Surrey, 243................, letter to, 298. Highwaymen, 503, 565, 569. Highways; robberies on, 361, 392................, instructions for suppression of, 392, 400.........., security of, 390, 392, 393, 399, 401. Hildesley, John, letter to, 334. Hildsley, Mr., 225. Hill, Col. Arthur, 62, 177, 248, 372, 397, 458............, payments to, 582, 597........... Jno., collector for prize goods, 40 (2), 51, 61, 100, 146, 527 (2)................, letters to, 84, 134, 187................, order to, 110................, warrant to, 527........., Rich., 365..........., Roger, 121..........., Dr. Thos., master of Trinity House, Cambridge, 86..........., M r., 76. Hilliard, Jno., 130. Hills, Hen., 523. Hind, John, 24, 527, 551..............., pass for, 544................., Anne, wife of, 527............., children of, 527................, John, son of, 527. Hindley, Capt. Hugh, payment to, 518. Hinsman, Wm., 524. Hippesley, Sir John, 81, 388, 398................, letter to, 81. Hirlewey, Mr., 428. Hirsellan (Scotland), army at, 214. Hitcham, John, 306. S S 612 GENERAL INDEX. Hitchin, Robt., 303. Hobson, Wm., 137, 571. Hocknell, Geo., warrant to, 527. Hockson, Mr., 425, 426. Hodges, Jno., warrant to, 545.......... L, uke, 54, 97. Hodgkins or Hodskins, Thos., 549..........,......, order to, 294..........,...... payments to, 578, 581, 583. Holden or Holding, Hump., messenger, 272, 356, 372, 374, 376, 559................, warrants to, 527, 556..........., J o h n, p a ss fo r, 5 3 7..........., Capt., 83. " Holder of 10,000!. from Windsor," warrant to, 573. Holderness, co. York, 2. Holland (United Provinces, Netherlands, &c.), 12, 64, 101, 115, 123, 133, 144, 146, 168, 170, 310, 311, 355, 356 (2), 368, 370, 437, 499........... Admiral of, see De Witt.........., ambassadors, residents, or agents to, 83 (2); see also Dorislaus, Dr., and Strickland, Walter..........., A m b assador of, in E ng lan d, or D utch Ambassador, Joachimi, 10, 13, 30, 40, 101, 108, 115, 123, 133, 144-148, 159, 177, 179, 206, 208, 211, 235, 249-251, 287, 296, 300, 305, 307, 309................, secretary of, 240, 249..........., A m bassador of, expected, 502.........., books sent from, 411..........., C h a rle s I I. in, 8 4.......... cheese, 454, 598..........., c o a s t s o f, 2 3..........., horses sent to, 535, 541.......... hulks, 380......... men-of-war, 249, 251, 260, 272, 296, 299, 300, 310, 487.......... merchants, 30.......;.., ministers in, 52, 85..........., person s in, 66, 527, 533........... provisions purchased in, 111, 126.........., ships of, 95, 109, 123, 148, 159, 177, 235, 250, 400, 497,546; see also Dutch ships.........., ships taken up in, 72.........., ships to or from, 97, 150, 155, 157, 229, 262, 308, 409, 411 (2), 492, 527........., sov ereig n ties in, 100..........., States General of, 146, 274, 370, 494..........., States P rovincial of, 370..........., tra d e to, 3 0 8, 4 2 5.........., travellers to or from, 84, 98, 133, 155, 527 (4), 528 (2), 531-533, 535 (2), 537 (2), 539, 544, 552, 553, 567.........., troops raised in, 493. Holland, Lincolnshire, 421. Holland, Henry, Earl of, see Rich.........., Cornelius, member of the Council of State, 6, 20, 36, 81, 86, 126, 133, 158, Holland, Cornelius-cont. 165, 166 (2), 169, 189, 198, 201, 240, 264, 275, 285, 314, 327 (2), 332, 352, 353, 372, 391, 394, 399, 401, 402, 424, 469, 512................, placed on Committees, 11, 22, 31, 33, 36, 43, 49, 53, 56 (2), 57-59, 63, 70, 77, 127 (2), 131, 136, 137, 139, 140, 154 (2), 158, 159, 165, 173 (2), 178 (2), 188 (2), 197, 213, 215, 221 (2), 239, 243, 275, 276, 300, 311 (2), 318, 327 (2), 332, 340, 343, 373, 374, 383, 402, 430, 478, 506, 513.........., John, Navy Commissioner, Surveyor of the Navy, 36, 55, 267, 268, 473.................., letter of, 133................, letters to, 96, 152, 310..........., John, shipowner, 432, 440..........., Capt. Philip, 433 (2)................. warrant to, 559. Hollanders, 12, 368; see also Dutch. Holles, Maccabeus, payment to, 574. Hollingsworth, widow, payment to, 599. Holmes, Isaac, 121. Holstein, ship of, 45. Holt, Jno., victualler at Portsmouth, 41, 48, 223, 248, 519................, payment to, 518. Holt Castle, demolishing of, 255, 257. Holways, Mr., 432. Holyhead, 19..........., packet boats to or from, 109, 212,324..........., ships to or from, 147, 175.........., troops to or from, 96, 98. Honeywood, Sir Thos., 499................, letter to, 181. Hooke, John, 275................ warrant to, 542. Hooker, Jno., 417..........., Justice, 277. Hooper, Thos., 200. Hope, the, ships in, 79, 85, 102, 120, 148, 156, 157, 253..........., ships to or from, 259, 301,321,361, 382. Hopkins, Barnard, 481..........., Jno., 319.........., Wm., 426-428, 456..........,....... Anne, widow of, 431, 432, 435 456.................., petitions of, 426, 428. Hops, 121, 530. Hopton, Ralph, Lord Hopton, 420. Home, Andrew, letter to, 176..........., Stephen, payment to, 579.........., Thos., 414. Horse (soldiers), 73, 76, 95, 111, 122, 130, 139, 148, 171, 191, 228, 234 (2), 251, 252, 254, 265, 266, 267, 269, 273, 279, 282 (2), 292, 293, 304, 313, 329, 335, 366 (2), 381, 391, 392, 401, 407 (4), 418, 419, 445, 453, 461, 475, 491, 493, 503, 515, 521, 546, 569. GENERAL Horse (soldiers)-cont.........., assault committed on, 282, 316.........., commanders and officers for,4356, 361.........., disbanding or reducing of, 354, 391.........., hats for, 43..........,major and commissary general for, 190.........., raising of, 256, 355, 356, 381.......... (French), 517. Horse guards, 216................, money for, 334, 336.......... post, 576.......... races, 514.......... volunteers, raising of, 256. Horsemen, armed, 335, 339. Horses, 17, 26 (2), 70, 75, 98, 135, 255, 256, 266,376, 412, 451, 507, 526, 546; see also Ireland, horses for.........., buying of, in Smithfield, 577.........., export of, 40, 101, 175, 310, 331, 506, 531, 536, 548, 555..............., committee on, 323, 412................ passes for, 81, 527, 535, 541, 564..........,seizure of, 113, 530, 555. Horth, Thos., 480. Horton, Col., 109................., letters to, 81, 98. Hosier, Capt., 383, 409. Hospitals, masters of, 46, 339.......... at Dublin, see Dublin, hospitals at. Hounslow Heath, sword blade manufactory at, 147, 186, 235. Howard, Henry Frederick, Earl of Arundel, 567.........., Lord Edw., 384, 552.............. son of, 384......................, pass for, 552. Howard or Haward, Wm., 352, 381.........., Col., 569.,........., M r., 455. Howell, Hogan, payment to, 585.........., Jas., 178.........., M r., 452. Howett, Capt. Saml., 74............, letter to, 160. Howland, Sir Jno., 529. Hoyse, Jacques, 166. Hubbart, Mr., 475. Hubbert, Thos., justice, 299, 343 (2).........., Capt. Wm., 366. Hudson, Robert, 435.........., Mr., 558. Hue and Cry, 81. Hughes or Hewes, Capt. Thos., 398, 408 (2), 412, 423, 425, 426. Hughson, Col., 164................ agent of, 387. Hull, or Kingston-upon-Hull, 11, 159, 264, 282, 312, 346, 356, 376, 388, 396, 399, 450.........., arms and ammunition at, 536 (3). INDEX. 643 Hull, or Kingston-upon-Hull-cont..........., c u s t o m s ' o ffi c e r a t, o r d e r t o, 5 1 8..........., f o r t i fi c a t i o n s a t, 2 3 6, 2 6 4, 5 7 4................,money for, 159, 169, 178, 312, 574..........., g a r r i s o n a t, 5 3, 2 7 8, 3 1 2, 3 7 1, 5 7 6................, ammunition in, 278................, officers of, 312..........., g o v e r n o r o f, s e e O v e r t o n, C o l., R o b t.........., magazine at, 38, 60, 205, 236, 264, 291, 536..........., manor house at, 278.......... mayor of, 312, 581................, letters to, 187, 236.........., mayor and aldermen of, 347, 398................., letters to, 278, 312..........., merchants of, 492, 495..........., minister at, 398, 399.........., officers and troops in, 160..........., places in, 236..........., residents in, 450, 482, 507, 531........... ships of, 147, 157, 226, ~73, 398, 526, 531, 532, 567.........., s h i p s t o o r f r o m, 1 6 4, 2 2 6, 2 3 4, 2 3 6, 237, 273, 283, 291, 295, 301, 304, 318, 346, 518 (2), 551, 554, 558 (2)..........., storekeeper at, 500, 536.........., trade of, 160, 164..........., travellers to, 187, 536, 574. Hull, Wm., 448, 450, 469, 477. Humber, ships to, 531, 532, 538. Humphrey John, 593................, payment to, 575.........., Stephen, 440. Humphreys, Col., 130, 132, 429, 437..........., Dr., 547. Huncks, Col. Hercules, 118 (2), 459, 473, 576, 598..........,......, regiment of, 118, 182, 204, 207......................, supplies for, 204, 207................, Frances, wife of, 365, 459, 473, 598. Hundreds, stewards of, 339. Hungerford, Col. Anth., 66, 127, 131, 190, 197, 230, 233 (2), 235, 573................, payments to, 573, 584................., regiment of, 66, 136, 149, 163......................, allowance to, 99. Hunscott, Joseph, officer of the Stationers' Company, 449 (2)................, warrants to, 553, 568. Hunt, Edm., 551................. Rachel, wife of, 551..........., Hen., 92..........., Rich., 370..........., Capt. Thos., 66, 118, 124, 132................, payment to, 573.........,......, troop of, 118, 163, 573..........., W m., 523. Huntingdonshire, 446.........., gentry in, 446. SS 2 644 GENERAL INDEX. Huntingdonshire-cont..........., ra isin g m e n in, 3 5 1.........., sh eriff of, letter to, 8 1. Hurlock, Mark, 575, 593. Hurlstone, Mr., 425, 426. Hurst Castle (Isle of Wight), 143, 494..........., Charles I. at, 5..........., garrison at, troops in, 143..........., ju stice-of peace of, 542. Hurst, Capt., 420. Husbands, Edw., government printer, 108, 169, 327, 414, 461, 503 (2)................., payment to, 574. Hutcheson, Andrew, 266. Hutchinson, Daniel, Alderman of Dublin, 173, 233, 381, 384..........., Col. John, member of the Council of State, 6, 390, 512, 552................., placed on committees, 36 (2), 52, 56, 159, 185, 276, 363, 383, 447.........., M r., 277, 408. Hyatt, Arth., 410, 426. Hynton, Dr., warrant to, 545. Hythe, co. Kent, 414. I. Ibbesley, minister of, 334. Ibbitson, Robt., 523. Iceland, fishermen of, 202.......... fishing, 457. Ilfracombe, Commissioners of Customs at, 398........... sh ip s a t, 3 9 8 ( 2 )..........., tro o p s sen t to, 3 9 4. Imports, see Exports and Imports. Imposts and impositions, see Customs. Incendiaries, 507, 508. Inchiquin, Earl of, see O'Brien. India or the Indies, East, see East India........, West, see West Indies. Informations, committee for, 316, 405. Ingoldsby, Col., regiment of, 305, 381, 405. Ingram, Rob., 589..........., S im m o n s, 4 9 1. Innes, Mr., 517. Innkeepers, 392. Intelligence, management of, 221, 227.........., committee on, 221..........., procuring of, 220, 334, 513.........., weekly, publishing of, 316. Intelligencer (King's), instructions for, 355, 356. Intelligencers, 216, 406. Intercepted letters or packets, 85 (2), 123, 503. Intercourse, merchants of the, 34 (2), 121. Ipswich, 318, 524........... bailiffs and justices of, 423, 474................, letters to, 79, 129..........., Custom House at, 152.......... gaol, governor of, warrants to, 555, 558................, prisoners in, 129, 162, 375, 555, 558..........., petition from, 121, 162..........., residents at, 79, 121........, ships of, 179, 371, 375, 558, 565, 577, 590..........., ships to, 223. Ireland, 6, 7, 27,33, 38 (2), 50, 53, 55, 61, 97, 107, 118, 144, 159, 166, 361, 453, 511.........., Admirals of, Rear, flags for, 102.................. Vice, flags for, 102..........., affairs of, 21, 39, 50, 52, 70, 96, 98, 141, 210, 213, 239, 246, 364, 511, 517................, committee for, see Irish Committee..........., arms of, 8, 11, 14, 28, 106..........., Attorney-General of, 406, 452..........., chaplain of, 589..........., civil government of, 39.........., coast of, see Irish coast........., committee for, see Irish Committee........... corn in, prices of, 257..........., counties in, 305, 327..........., Crown of, title to, 512.........., custodians and forfeited lands in, charges on, 305..........., distressed of, payments to, 584, 591.........., enemy in, soldiers for, 297.........., English interest in, 94, 131..........., exports to, 35..........., garrisons in, 339, 471..........., gentlemen of, payments to, 372........... governor of, see Cromwell, Oliver..........., Great Seal of, 132.........., horses sent to, 72, 80, 163, 179, 182, 183, 210, 223..........., intelligence frqm, 263........... justices of, 131........... lands in, 94..........., letters from, 19 (2), 57..........,......, alluded to, 128, 226........... Lord Lieutenant of, see Cromwell, Oliver................. (late), see Sydney, Viscount Lisle.........., massacre in, account of, 474, 597.........., magazines in, money for, 308.........., north of, ships to, 127................, troops in, 465................,......, news from, 596..........., persons in, 65, 365, 391.........., places in, 38, 45, 49, 65, 71, 72, 74, 75, 77, 78 (2), 84, 87, 93, 94, 101, 110, 112 (2), 118, 125-128, 136, 138-140, 146, 147, 149, 150, 173, 178, 182, 187, GENERAL INDEX. 6415 Ireland, places in-cont. 191, 192, 202, 207, 212, 213, 218, 220, 224, 226, 228, 233 (2), 246, 250, 251 (2), 260, 269, 272, 281, 303, 324-327, 360, 362, 366 (2), 375, 376, 381, 394, 402, 403, 411, 414, 439, 441, 442, 458, 465, 470, 471-473, 495, 496, 498 (2), 501, 514 (2), 515, 522 (2), 529, 530, 535, 551, 563, 565, 569, 570.........., ports of, 340, 394, 402, 524; see also Dublin, Kinsale, Carlingford, Youghall, and Cork. -........., postal service to and from, 19, 20.........., prisoners in, 143, 337........., rebellion in, 39, 131, 553.........., rebels in, 23, 35, 76, 87, 97, 132, 279, 327, 483................, lands of, 465.........., reducing of, 512.......... relief of, 143.........., revenue of, 360.........., Scotchmen in, 93, 94.........., service in, 19, 22, 26, 28, 29, 94, 95, 105, 107, 163, 197 (2), 218 (2), 255, 262, 269, 289, 301, 305, 331, 361, 395, 406, 439, 449, 458, 459, 547, 595, 596..............., committee on, 48, 56................, propositions for, 77.........., ships of, or Irish ships, 30, 94, 409, 492, 493, 497, 529, 538; see also Irish squadron.........., ships to or from, 45, 87, 94, 99, 100, 104, 107, 112, 118, 149, 165, 177-179, 189, 191, 192, 197, 205 (3), 206 (2), 208, 209, 213, 217-219, 236, 237, 239, 243, 244, 246, 255, 257, 259, 260, 262, 274, 286, 290, 314, 315, 324, 371, 379, 383, 387, 393, 423, 465, 468, 469, 472, 488, 496, 500, 514, 535, 537- 540, 542 (2), 543 (2), 548, 554, 562, 574, 578, 580, 581 (2), 590, 593, 594, 599, 600; see also Cork, Dublin, and Youghall, ships to................, masters of, warrant to, 538................, men-of-war or frigates, 223..........,......,......, captures by, 138, 143, 147..........,......, seamen and watermen for, warrant to, 540................ winter guard for, 80, 82.........., traitors in, Act qgainst, 419.........., travellers to or from, 75, 99, 125, 159, 163, 216, 236, 337, 384, 388, 476, 517, 529, 535, 537, 547, 552, 564, 578, 581, 585, 587, 595.........., war in, expenses of, general account of, 516..........,..... treasurers for, 95,350-352, 372, 390, 571 (3); see also Jackson, John; Loftus, Sir Adam; and Andrewes and Thomson, Aldermen.........,......, tracts on, 131, 132.........., English or British army, forces, soldiers, or recruits in or sent to, 18, 25, 26, 28, 29 (4), 31, 32 (2), 35-41, 48, 51, 56, 58, 61-63, 66 (3), 67, 70 I Ireland, army, &c. in-cont. 77-80, 86, 94-98, 100, 102, 104, 107, 111, 118 (3), 126 (2), 127 (3), 131, 136 (2), 141, 146, 149-152, 158, 159, 163, 165, 177,182, 183, 191 (2), 192 (2), 205 (2), 207, 209-211, 217-219, 221 (2), 224, 231 (2), 233-235, 242, 243, 246-249, 251-255, 257, 279 (2), 295, 299 (2), 301, 304, 306, 308, 320, 326, 327, 334, 335, 345, 348-351, 360 (2), 362, 366 (2), 368 (2), 369, 375, 380, 381, 391, 393, 394, 397 (2), 399, 401-407 (2), 417, 424, 429, 433, 434, 439, 449, 452 (2), 458, 463, 465, 471, 478, 495, 501, 502 (2), 506, 512, 522 (2), 524, 525. 528, 529, 532, 533., 535 (2), 539-541, 554, 555, 557 (2), 572 -577, 580, 581, 584, 585, 589-595; see also Leinster, Ulster, Carlingford, Dublin,Kinsale, Londonderry, andYoughall, troops sent to................, a m m u n it io n f o r, 1 8 7, 1 9 7, '2 0 5, 206, 209, 226-228, 236 (3), 239, 244, 246, 259, 260, 479, 536, 540, 592, 600................,, want of, 226, 227, 361.........., apothecary general to, 281, 590................., armourers' tools for, 582..........,......, arms for, 19-21, 36, 38 (3),. 78, 80, 118, 136, 144, 149, 168, 186, 187 (2), 197, 205-207, 209-211, 227, 235-237, 245, 248, 309, 366, 367, 449, 500, 517, 536 (2), 537, 539-543, 572 -587, 591, 592, 598 (2), 599; see also Dublin, arms to......................, wanting in, 495............... assessments for, 43, 47, 50, 205, 219, 238, 246, 305, 306, 308, 434, 439, 487......................, payments out of, 184,360, 374, 412, 439, 459, 499, 526................., assignations for, 358, 412, 459................ Auditor General of, 588................ beer for, 459, 578, 585 (2), 596................ boots and shoes for, 412, 470, 471, 489, 515, 557, 558, 566, 598, 599.....;.,......, carriages for, 583..........,......, chaplain for, 588................, charges of, or payments of, to, or for, 217, 227, 228, 246, 248, 252, 295, 302, 305 (2), 327, 349-351, 360, 402, 459, 465, 487, 499, 516, 572-575, 581, 583-586, 588-591, 593, 595; see also Money sent to..........,............, establishment for, 245, 246, 251, 259, 269, 8327, 374, 391, 422, 459................., e s t i m a t e f o r, 3 5 9................, clothes for, 58 (2), 118, 144 (2), 228, 309, 326, 327, 340, 343, 344, 369 (3), 373, 374, 396, 397; 411, 453, 45~., 468, 470, 474 (2), 489, 490, 514, 51 b. 532, 552, 556, 557, 562, 565 (i), 566, 573, 588, 593, 594, 596-600..........,...... coals for 241, 242,284 646 GENERAL INDEX. Ireland, army, &c. in-cont.................., Commander-in-Chief of, 37, 40, 41, 551; see also Cromwell, 0..........,......, commanders or officers in or sent to, 80, 101, 103, 118 (2), 119, 126, 132, 162, 183, 184, 211, 215, 217, 218, 221, 225, 229, 237, 255 (2), 257, 260, 271, 326, 350-352, 364, 366, 369, 380, 386, 387, 390, 394, 399, 400, 403, 459, 517 (2), 549, 551, 556, 577, 579 (2), 584 (3), 586 (2), 590, 591................,..... gratuities for, 394..........,............, payments to, 217, 225, 350,351, 574, 578, 579 (2), 584, 595..........., commissary general of, see Ireton, Hen..........,......, contractors for, 45, 58, 73, 74, 77, 93, 97, 144, 159, 269, 309, 317, 327, 340, 343, 369 (3), 373, 374, 397, 428, 453 (2), 459, 460, 539, 570, 572-574, 596......................., letter to, 95..........,......,......, propositions to, 76.........,, cooperage, porterage, &c. for, 587, 588.........,......, corn for, see Corn for. Ireland................ drugs for, 580, 589, 592, 599................, drums for, 575, 576, 580, 585, 587 (2)................ expedition of, 222, 271.........,......,......, loans for, 214, 238................ fire-master in, 580..........,......, fish for, 360, 439, 589, 596.................., flags and colours for, 576 (2)..........,......, gunpowder for, 118, 196, 226 -228, 495, 579, 582-584, 586, 591..........,...... guns for, see Ordnance for..........,......, horse or horse soldiers for or of, 28, 32, 40, 68,72, 77,80 (3), 94 (2), 111, 118, (2), 141, 159, 163, 179, 182, 183, 210, 223, 238, 249, 253,-255, 257, 282 (2), 295, 301, 326, 329, 348, 366, 368, 374, 381, 389, 391, 394, 395, 402, 404, 406, 407, 415, 434, 439, 458 (2), 478, 496, 508, 514 (2), 529, 539-541, 545, 556, 576-578, 580-583, 585, 588, 590, 593-595..........,............ allowances for, 118.......,............, shoes and nails for, 578, 581, 587..........,......,hospitals in, 281 (2), 454; see also Dublin, hospitals in.................., necessaries for, 585, 587, 599 (3)..........,......, iron and steel for, 583..........,......, knapsacks for, 581 (2), 585 (2)................. loans (plate) for, 329......., major-general of foot in, 326, 328..........,......, minister for, 580................ money for or to, 5, 22, 28, 33, 93, 106, 118, 124, 125, 128, 131 (2), 136 (2), 137, 141 (2), 146, 152, 158, Ireland, army, &c. in, money for or to-cont. 160, 182, 183, 185, 190, 191, 200, 226, 239, 243, 245 (2), 246, 250, 254, 255, 257, 310, 343, 344, 349-351, 358, 386, 387, 394, 403, 428, 429, 437, 458, 459, 487, 489, 498 (2), 465, 506, 511 (2), 516 (4), 526, 542, 565, 571, 597, 600; see also Dublin, money sent to.........,......,....., committee on, 243.................,......, raising of, 74, 96, 97, (2), 120, 146 (2), 148, 149, 220, 233, 243, 244, 306, 327, 349-351, 373, 387, 391, 417, 422,424, 465, 499, 537..........,................... ordinances for, 93, 96, 118, 191, 209, 226, 243, 246, 571 (2).................................. treasurers of, warrant to, 567.................. money required for, 73, 95, 126, 210, 238, 243, 309................ musters in, 558..........,......,....., commissary of, 350, 407, 424, 594..........,......,.....~ committee for, 118.................,mutiny in, 118..........,...... oath or engagement to be taken by, 339..........,...... ordnance or guns for, 500, 583 (2), 589, 590................ paymaster for, 350................ payments from, 49, 53, 63, 80, 96, 185, 226, 345, 499, 500, 532, 570, 572-574, 579, 584, 591, 596 (3)..........,...... physician in, 588................., recruits for, 299 (2), 320, 326, 335, 366, 381, 389, 391, 399, 498, 549, 572-578................,..... gratuities to, 594 (2).........,......,....., money for, 327, 349-35.1, 362, 431, 438, 439, 501, 502, 542, 572, 578..........,......,..... officers for, 352, 360-362, 364, 366, 380, 502...........,............, report on, 349-351..........,......, rye for, see Rye................ salt for, 243, 246, 257, 539,588, 597................. scoutmaster general of, 584..........,......,......, allowance to, 269, 384..........,......, service in, see Ireland, service in..........,...... sick and wounded in, 273.........,......, soldiers refusing to go to, 217, 578..........,......, stores and provisions for, 23, 45, 58, 62, 72 (2), 76, 78, 80, 93, 94, 97 (2), 111, 112, 118, 126 (2), 128, 131, 136, 191 (2), 197, 202, 206, 207, 209-211, 217-219, 224, 226 (2), 228, 236, 237-239, 243-246, 257, 259 (2), 260, 269, 274, 286, 290, 295, 305, 308, 314, 315, 324, 341, 350, 351, 360 (3), 369 (3), 394, 403, 410, 414, 424, 439, 453 (2), 454, 459 (2), 472, 479, 490, 498, 514 (3), 517, 524 (2), 535 (2), GENERAL INDEX. 647 Ireland, army, &c. in, stores, &c. for-cont. 538 (2), 540, 542 (2), 543, 546, 548, 555, 556 (4), 563, 565 (2), 569, 570, 572-593, 597-600; see also Dublin and Youghall, stores sent to..........,............, payments for, 76, 302, 343, 344, 349-351..........,......,......, want of, 317, 389, 391..........,......, surgeons' chests for, 576, 577, 585, 587, 588................ tents, &c. for, 327, 599, 600..........,......, train of artillery for, 80, 227, 237 (2), 246, 252, 260, 534, 536, 537, 539, 575, 577, 580-583, 588, 589..........,............, comptroller of, see Tomlins, Capt. Edw................., victories or success of, 273, 274, 336.........,, victuals for, 126, 136 (2), 144, 191, 360,496; see also Stores and provisions for, and Dublin, victuals sent to................. wagons for, 204, 307, 576 (2), 579, 581..........,......, wheat for, see Wheat for Ireland. Ireland, Anth., 545.........., Edw., 540, 544.......,......,order to, 294. Ireton, Major Hen., Commissary General of Ireland and President of Munster, 26, 158, 183, 184, 235, 433, 476 (2), 502, 544, 576................. regiment of, 306. Irish, 131, 133, 140, 378, 399.......... Adventurers, 97 (2),465................, committee on, 94, 97.......... affairs, see Ireland, affairs of.......... army, see Ireland, English forces sent to.......... assessments, see Ireland, army in, assessments for.......... coast, 18................ pirates and rebels on, 18, 20,38, 80................, ships on or for, 65, 80, 98, 110, 118, 282, 308, 378, 393, 442, 469, 498......................, victuals for, 177,178, 411.......... debates, 127....... expedition, see Ireland, army in, expedition of.......... gentlewoman, 390.......... ladies, distressed, pensions for,"582.......... men, 81, 93, 101, 235................ taken prisoners, 93, 95, 97, 98, 118, 119, 130, 159, 252.......... men-of-war or frigates, see Ireland, ships of.......... nation, 97.......... officers, 98.......... rebels, see Ireland, rebels in,......... papists, 132, 478,......... pirates, 397, Irish- cont.......... seas, 23, 107................, admiral of, 23, 82, 276,347,393, 400, 402................, ships in, 94, 107, 188, 227, 393................,......, capture of, 83................, ships to or from, 393.......... service, see Ireland, service in.......... skeynes, 545.......... squadron, 29, 94, 108, 424; see also Ireland, ships to.......... stores, old, 540.......... trade, 513. Irish Committee, business referred to, by the Council of State (Feb. 1649), 5, 22...................... (March), 29 (2), 48 (2), 56, 58...................... (April), 66 (3), 72 (3), 73, 80, 83, 93 (3), 95, 97 (4), 99, 100, 101 (2), 106...................... (May), 118, 119, 127 (4), 131, 139-144, 146 (2), 154, 159, 162, 165, 166................,....... (June), 172, 173, 177-179, 181, 185, 197, 198, 204, 205, (4), 208, 210, 211, 213 (2)...................... ( J u l y ), 2 1 7 ( 2 ), 2 2 1, 2 2 4 (2), 230 (2), 233, 235, 239, 243 (2), 246, 248, 251, 255 (3)...................... (Aug.), 261 (2), 263, 269, 273, 274, 279 (2), 289, 294....................... ( S e p t.), 2 9 9, 3 0 9 ( 4 ), 3 1 4, 315, 317, 322....................... (Oct.), 327 (3), 335, 340, 349 (3), 352, 360 (4), 365 (2), 366, 368, 369...................... (Nov.), 376, 384 (2), 387, 388, 390, 391, 396, 401 (2), 403, 410 (2), 413...................... (Dec.), 417, 421 (4), 422, 424, 431, 433 (2), 438, 439,. 449, 452, 453 (2), 458 (2), 460....................... (Jan., 1650), 465, 466, 473, 476, 478, 488, 495 (2), 496, 498................,...... (Feb.), 506-508, 510, 511, 540, 542, 592, 597................. contracts with, 369 (3), 374.................,members of, 58, 62, 438................., order of, 499................ reports of, 361, 406, 439, 454 458, 471, 472, 487, 514, 515, 578....................... alluded to, 117, 370, 3949 470, 479, 489, 501................, secretary of, 221. Irish Committee (the late), 5, 29 (2)................, letter of, 144. Iron, 202, 330, 444, 468, 475.......... master, 54, 67.......... ordnance, 134, 530, 534, 537, 542, 543, 548, 549, 559 (2); see also Ordnance.........., ships laden with, 268, 553.......... works, 54, 67, 230, 329, 444, 467. 648 GENERAL INDEX. Irons, coining, 530, 544..............., clerk of, 544; see Swallow, Thos., and Pight, Rich. Isle of Man, 512........... pirates in, 108. Israel, 3. Italian ministers, 115. Italy, coin of, 457, 462 (2)........... commonwealth of, title of, 115..........., m oney to be taken up in, 485..........., trad e w ith, 16, 198..........., travellers to or from, 89, 504. Ivate, Geo., 89..............., letter to, 92. J. Jackson, Alex., 404..........., A n d re w, 5 6 9.........., Augusta, pass for, 543................. Andrew, son of, pass for, 543..........., John, son of, pass for, 543..........., John, C ashier-G eneral and T reasurer of Excise for Ireland, 449.............,, accounts by, 348, 571................, payments by, 489, 587................, payments to, 586, 587, 598.................. warrants to, 539, 588, 595, 598, 600.......... L, ieut-Col. Jno., 205, 235, 255, 435..........,......, warrant to, 541..........., J oseph, 54, 5 6, 6 7...........,. ship of, 75, 78.........., Major, warrant to, 548. Jacob, Sir Jno., 201. Jago, Jno., 229. James I., King of England, 4, 329, 462, 473. James, Prince, Duke of York and Albany, second son of Charles I., 39, 325, 483................, designs against, 325. James, Peter, 518........... Saml., 577................, letter to, 244........... Walter, pass for, 537. Jameson, John, 215................, Marion, wife of, 215. Jarrett or Jarrard, Jno., payments to, 580,586. Jenkin, David, 39. Jennings, Saml., 538..........., T h e o d o re, 5 4 5................ warrants to, 542, 545. Jenvey, Rich., letter to, 212. Jepsan, Col., regiment of, 434. Jermin or Jermyn, Phil., Justice of the Upper Bench, 201................, letters to, 203, 335........... M ajor W inm., 499. i Jersey, 6, 36 (2), 106, 1ll, 164, 311, 436, 566..........., castle at, 60.........., Charles II., at 346, 557..........., committee for, 285.........., designs against, 285................ money for, 285..........., Deputy-governor of, see Carteret, Phil.........., Elizabeth Castle at, letters dated from, 346, 354, 420 (2), 421, 493, 508........... Governor of, 375..........., persons in, from, or to, 345, 352, 458, 505, 522 (2)..........., Prince Rupert at, 307 (2).........., prisoners in, 35, 57, 104, 123, 247, 263, 370, 375, 522, 545, 551..........., provisions sent to, 424.........., reduction of, 161 (2), 512..........., ships of, taken prize, 38, 40..........., ships to or from, 313, 368..........., travellers to, 545. Jervais, Mr., 408, 423. Jervise, Mr., of Woodshee, warrant to, 546. Jessop, Mr., 13 (2), 17. Jesuits, 369, 454, 558.........., proceedings against, 283, 558, 560. Jewel House, Upper, 330. Jewels, 75, 330, 498, 532, 551. Jews, 193, 194. Jezebel (Queen of Israel), 3. Joab, 417. Joachimi, Dutch ambassador, see Holland, ambassador of. Jobson, Hen., 363. Johnson, Christ., alias Warr, 569.........., [Wm.], of Rotterdam, 406, 469, 519................, letter to, 107. Johnston, Sir Arch., Clerk Registrar in Scotland, copy by, 207..............., declarations of, 212, 242,'265..........., Edw., 459, 462, 475. Joicelyn, Jno., 541. Jollie, Edw., 363. Jones, Arthur, second Viscount Ranelagh, 144..........., David, highwayman, 565.........., George, trader, 304..........., Griffith, 30.........., Hen., tallow merchant, 293.........., Col. John, member of the Council of State, 6, 78, 165, 179, 198, 201, 248, 327, 332, 364, 369, 372, 384, 453, 458, 465................, placed on committees, 18, 22, 26, 31, 34, 36, 53, 56, 57, 62, 127, 137, 154 (2), 155, 170, 178 (2), 190, 200, 213, 215, 252 (2), 284, 311 (2), 323 (2), 327, 332, 343 (2), 365 (2), 401, 428, 430, 441, 442, 449, 506, 510. GENERAL INDEX. 649 Jones-cont.........., Col. or Lieut.-Gen. Michael, commander-in-chief of the forces of Leinster, 53, 66, 78, 101, 112, 118 (2),126, 146, 206, 236, 241, 244, 249, 276 (2), 277, 401, 422, 503 (2), 598............., forces of, 68, 236, 279. ~.............., letters of, alluded to, 19, 52, 207, 209, 210, 241, 242.....,...... letters to, 30, 104, 112...................., alluded to, 19 (2), 21, 48, 66, 120................, payments to, 573................, regiment of, 274, 585................, stores for, 282..............., thanks of the Parliament to, 249..........,...victory of, at Dublin, 273, 275..........., M organ, 450..........., P eter, 308..........., Philip, letter to, 81..........., Rich., ironmaster of Bristol, 54, 67..........., Samuel, letter to, 109..........., Sir Theop., 118, 572, 585................, payments to, 581, 585............., troop of, 581..........., Capt. (author), 496 (2), 546........, Mr., deputy of the Merchants' Company, Rotterdam, 258,261..........., M r., pass for, 535..........., Mr., warrant to, 534. Jonson, Hen., 472. Jordan, Capt. Joseph, 63.........., Mr., 491..........., Mr., officer at Bristol, warrant to, 538. Joyce, Capt., 97, 179. Juald, Danl., gunpowder maker, &c., 457, 561, 563, 567, 584 (2)................, agreement by, 492................, payments to, 584, 589, 599................, warrant to, 563. Judges and justices of assize, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 39, 46, 121, 174, 201,244, 262, 279, 303, 340, 376, 431, 436, 437, 478, 512.............., letters to, 180, 203, 243, 315, 335.......... delegate, 197, 198, 437?, 493, 495.......... of appeal, 428. Julian, Gregory, 401, 451, 470 (2). Jumball, Capt. Marinus Clas, 299. Jury, 274, 374, 381, 384, 394, 402-404, 443, 447, 554. Justice, courts of, 2, 7................, committee for regulating, 199................, crier to, 301................., hangings in, 296........... High Court of, 1, 7, 9, 57, 137, 339................ judges of, 1................,officers of, 166. Justices, the Lord Chief, as members of the Council of State, 338, 362, 370, 387, 388, 436, 449, 454; see also Rolle, Henry, and St. John, Oliver................ placed on committees, 154, 365, 374, 413, 417, 474. Justices of Assize, see Judges. Justices of peace, 4, 151, 180, 185, 243, 262, 268, 273, 291, 293, 295, 298, 303, 339, 340, 344, 347, 373, 379, 388, 392 (2), 394, 397, 400, 408, 423, 455, 461, 466, 468, 470, 514, 515, 540, 542, 545, 559, 560, 561, 563, 567.........., instructions for, 560.........., letters to, 45, 224, 314, 335, 348.........., warrant to, 541. K, Keable, Walter, 577. Keble, Jos., late treasurer to the Merchant Adventurers, 91.................. Rob., nephew of, 91. Kee, Col., troops of, 213. Keene, Silvester, payments to, 583, 597. Keeper, Lord, for Charles II. (Sir Rich. Lane), 517. Keightley, Giles, 489. Kekewich, Capt. Saml., 521..........., Peter, 521. Keldon, co. Essex, 561. Kelliow, Capt. Rich., 521. Kellum, Geo., 178..........., Rob., 528. Kelsey, Lieut.-Col., governor of Oxford, 60 (2), 431, 561................ letters to, 69, 175, 254, 380................ allowance to, 384. Kelway, Robt., 297. Kem, Major Saml., 531. Kemp, Gregory, 66, 77.........., W in., 243. Kempson, Anth., 305, 306, 308. Kenderick or Kendrick, Col., of Kent, 503..........,...... letter to, 157. Kenilworth or Killingworth Castle, demolition of, 230, 241, 247, 294, 345..........., garrison in, 247. Kenn, Capt., 444. Kennedy, John, Lord Kennedy, and Earl of Cassilis, Justice-General of Scotland, 242........... Commander Rich. or Winm., warrants to, 561, 562 (3). Kenrick, John, Alderman, 258, 499, 571. Kensington, Lady, pass for, 539................, husband of, 539. Kent, 38, 197, 261..........., arms in, 254, 537. 650 GENERAL INDEX. Kent-cont..........., c a stle s in, 1 0 9..........., coasts of, 260, 390..........., com m issioners of, 563..........., commissioners of sewers for, 385..........., committee of, 40, 152, 328, 487.............., letters to, 38, 68, 75..........., Countess of, see G rey.........., delinquents in, 328.........., disaffected persons in, 140, 157, 172, 251, 253, 254........... fishing and fishermen in, 375, 379, 437, 441, 442, 551........... g a o ls in, 1 5 2..........., insurrection in, 527, 546.........., justices of, 77, 161, 255, 391, 470, 545 (2), 563.........., magazine in, 483, 486..........,. market towns in, troops for, 254.........., places in, 253 (2), 255, 285, 321, 328, 329, 375, 384, 385, 414, 436, 442 (2), 448, 466, 470, 545, 551, 563 (2), and see Gravesend.........., residents in, 155, 239, 253, 373, 503, 546.........., sequestration fines in, charges on, 63, 75, 330.........., service in, 290.........., traveller from, 323..........., troops in, to, or from, 9, 22, 25, 38, 67, 68, 130, 251, 253 (2), 254, 265, 292, 328, 533..........., troops in, raising of, 352..........., V ice-A dm iral of, 203..........., V ice-A dmiralty of, 436, 442. Kentish oyster grounds, 414.......... petition, 518. Kenyon, Roger, arms of, 65. Kerle, Col., 215,443. Kerr, William, Earl of Lothian, commissioner from Scotland to England, 24-26, 28 -30, 526; see also Scotland, commissioners of. Kerroway, Thos., 564. Kerry, Bishop of, Dr. Fuller, 549. Kesteven, co. Line., 421. Kettleborough, Robt., 559. Keysar, Capt. Thos., 219, 289, 302, 322, 324, 333, 519, 520.............., l e t t e r t o, 3 4 8............., warrants to, 548 (2). Kiffin, Mr., 308. Killigrew, Lady Mary, 166, 215, 401, 532................, pass for, 556. Killingworth Castle, see Kenilworth. Kilmore Castle (Ireland), 572. Kinaston or Kinnaston, Mr., 133, 264. King, 2, 27, 53, 336; see also Charles II........., the late, see Charles I. King, Anth., payment to, 580..........., G e o., 4 2 6..........., John, 327, 329, 529, 548, 562 (2). King-cont.........., Col. John, 243................, regiment of, 246................, payments to, 582, 584.......... Ralph, 459, 573................, payment to, 586..........., Sir Robt., 62, 381, 572, 584................., payment to, 584.........., Thos., victualler at Yarmouth, 223, 280, 298, 383, 408.........., Capt. Thos., petition of, 69.........., W m., 545..........., Wm., warrant to, 558.........., Dr., 177, 185, 273, 274, 279, 343, 535................ letter to, 301.........., M r., 373................, warrant to, 552.........., agent to Sir Chas. Coote, 103, 289.........., agent to Col. Huncks, 118.........., crier to the Court of Justice, 301. Kingly government, 289.......... office, Act to abolish, 419. King's Bench, see Upper Bench.......... Road (Bristol), ships to, 223. Kings (foreign), 494........... praying for, prohibited in Holland, 85. Kingship, Act prohibiting, 165 (2), 419, 544. Kingsland, Major Alex., 521. Kingston, co. Surrey, 392..........., committee for sequestrations in, 235.......... upon Hull, see Hull. Kinke, Mr., 294. Kinnaston, see Kinaston. Kinnersley, Clement, wardrobe keeper, 154, 166................., warrants to, 528, 535, 552. Kinnock, Scotland, resident at, 212. Kinsale, Ireland, 232, 413..........., blocking up of, 175..........., generals of fleet at, 226..........., prisoners in, 138, 182, 219, 305.........., ships at, to, or from, 175, 226, 249, 250, 251, 260, 272, 305, 393, 432, 441, 442.......... s, hips at, victualling of, 226............,....., money for, 177, 178. Kirk, John, 566. Kirkaldy (Scotland), ship of, 527. Kirke, Sir David, 9, 16. Kirkibae (Scotland), resident in, 215. Kirkfield (Scotland), resident at, 225. Kirlow, Mr. (co. York), 264, 279................, letters to, 278, 290. Knight, John, of Bristol, 84.........., John, of Althorpe, co. Notts, 198, 532.........., Rich., mariner, 368.........., W m., 86, 318..........., Major, 121,530.........., Mr., chaplain to the Lord General, 166 GENERAL INDEX. 651 Knight of the Garter, 346. Knightage, power to confer, bestowed on the Speaker, 174, 175. Knighton, co. Leicester, 180. Knipe, Capt. Wm., letter to, 228................, warrant to, 536. Knivet, Anth., warrant to, 550. Knott, Sir Thos., 309. Kue, Anth.f527. L. Lacon, Fras., 553. Lagasse, Jaques, 503. La Hague, see Hague. Lake, Sir Thos., 120. Lambe, Thos., merchant, 398, 505, 568. Lambert, Major-General John, 60, 98, 121, 153, 189, 206, 209 (3), 235, 237, 247, 248, 253, 260, 299, 450, 507, 508..........,....., forces of, 38, 209, 238,249,407, 556................,...... disbanding of, 148, 150, 159................, letters to, 53, 70, 78, 163, 197, 237, 244..........., Capt. Jno., letters to, 203, 211 (2). Lancashire, 19, 22, 112, 113, 277, 278, 303, 449........., attorney for, 297..........., Deputy Lieut. of, 225.........., Derby Hundred in, commissioners of, 471.........., engrossers, &c. in, 303..........., forces in, 70, 113, 471, 508................, disbanding of, 70, 102, 113................, quarters of, 471.......... levellers in, 385..........., places in, 65, 297..........., residents in, 21, 153, 291, 536................, letter to, 21................, petition of, referred to, 177................, warrant to, 536..........., sequestrations in, 456..........., sheriff of, 247 (2)..........., ship near, 177..........., ships to or from, 183, 381........, wheat sent to, 131. Lancaster, 449.......... Castle, 162, 248, 284, 385................. demolishing of, 191, 228 (2), 244, 247 (2), 277, 536....................., commissioners for, 247......................,. letters to, 247, 277, 284, 385 (2)..............., governor of, 209, 228, 247. Lancaster Castle, governor of-cont......................., letters to, 162, 191, 228................., deputy, 247............................., letter to, 247................, guns, ammunition, &c. in, 191, 192, 228 (2), 277, 385..............., prisoners in, 78, 162, 177, 206, 209, 243, 244,247 (2).........., forces at, 181.......... Gaol, 162, 297, 536.........., magazine at, 181, 277..........., Vice-Admiral at, 203. Lancaster, Duchy of, attorney of, 496................ chancellor of, 391..........;......, officers of, 391, 392. Lancelot, Mr., 88, 193. Lanceson, Mr., prisoner, 219................, Eliz., wife of, 219. Landgrage, Mr., 281 (2). Land's End, Cornwall, ships at, to, or from, 185, 193, 257, 382, 384, 393 (2). Lane, Mr., 445. Langdale, Sir Marmaduke, 39. Langdon or Langden, Capt. Fras., 33, 229, 521. Langley, John, Lieut.-Col., 499.........., John, of the ship Talent, 564. Langon Port (France), 17. Lapton, Thos., payment to, 589. Larder, Anth., merchant, 470. Larkin, Thos., 98. Larner, Wm., 529.. Lassells, Col., 507. Latham, Mr., 33................,letter to, 33. Latin, 48, 168.......... l a n g u a g e, d o c u m e n t s w r i t t e n i n, 2 6 1, 269, 285, 345, 468, 493................, secretary for, see Milton, Jno. Laud, Winm., Archbishop of Canterbury, 5, 7. Lauderdale, Lady, see Maitland. Launder, Rich., 365. Lavender, Mr., 281. Lavenham, co. Suffolk, Greyhound Inn at, 127, 530. Law officers, 46, 338, 339.......... documents, forms of, 464. Lawes, Anth., 308..........., Saml., warrants to, 539, 580. Lawrence, John, 528........... Nath., 448;........., Capt. Rich., Provost Marshal, servant of, livery for, 578..........., Wm., 561..........., Mr., 303. Laws, unnecessary, repeal of, 199. Lawson, Capt., 280. Laxton, Thos., payments to, 592, 599. Layton, Fras., 556. Lead, 188, 284. Leader, Gerard, 570. 652 GENERAL INDEX. Leags, Wm., 395. League, the, see Covenant. Leas, Mr., 349. Leat, Mr., 178. Leaver, Edw., 576. Leavor, Mr., 454. Lee, Daniel, 343..........., G e o., 5 6 9........... Isaac, 52................, letter of, 100..........., John, 165 (3), 381, 535................, payment to, 579..........., Joseph, stationer, 522......., Wm., warrant to, 553..........., M r., 5 1 4.........., Mr., of Cheshire, 62. Lee Road, pirates in, 288.........., letter dated from, 102.........., ships to, 265, 288, 296, 317, 330, 333, 361, 555. Leech, John, clerk of Goldsmiths' Hall Committee, 25, 216 (2), 353. Leeds Castle (Kent), magazine at, guard for, 486................, provisions for, 487. Le Gaye, Alderman of Southampton, letter to, 366. Legg, Col., 84, 235. Leghorn, 489, 495........... goods from, 194..........., s h ip s t o, 1 7. Leicester, 400..........., committee of, warrant to, 566.........., gunpowder mill at, 566.........., guns at, 376, 422, 431..........., rio t in, 1 8 0 (2 ). Leicester, Earl of, see Sydney, Robt. Leicestershire, 197..........., Committee in, 180, 375, 398, 399,431................, letters to, 218, 376, 377................, reference to, 215..........., forces in, 19 7, 20 9..........., ju stic e s o f, 1 8 0.................letter to, 180..........., m ayor of, letter to, 180..........., p la c e in, 1 8 0..........., p rison ers in, 3 98..........., residents in, 187, 190, 240. Leigh, Jno., 188, 522.......... Robt., 475..........., C a p t., 2 9 7. Leighton, Col., 399. Leinster (Ireland), arms and ammunition for, 536..........., commander of the forces in, see Jones, Col. Mich.........., officers and troops in, 49, 535, 536. Leith, 225...........,commissioners for common burdens at, 214........., trav eller to, 2 14. Leke, Sir Francis, Lord Deincourt and Earl of Scarsdale, 373. Le Mot, Monsr., 75. Lempriere, N., inventory by, 251. Lencing, Anth., 308. Lendoning, Mr., see Glendoning. Lennard, Francis, Lord Dacre of the south, Vice-Admiral of Sussex, 206. Lent, non-observance of, 42, 44. Lenthall, Sir Jno., 471, 476, 515.........., Win., Speaker of the House of Commons, 24, 25, 34, 65, 100, 101, 103, 106, 152, 164, 174 (3), 175 (2), 242, 261, 276, 326, 327, 338, 369, 371, 459, 473, 499, 502, 504, 505......................, letters to, 8, 504. Lenthrop, Mr., 33 (2). Leute, Huett, 72. Levant, the, 24.......... papers, 90-92, 195-197, 477.......... seas, ships to or from, 12, 460..........., trade with, 11, 12. Levant or Turkey Company, 9, 14, 198, 451, 456, 460, 462................, consuls of, 12, 87, 89, 92, 427, 456 (2)........................ security given by, 89, 92................, debts due to, 88-90................., factories of, 194................, factors of, 87, 89, 193................., goods of, 198, 460......................, transportation of, 91................,......, prohibited, 89-92................, governor of, remonstrance and petition of, 11.................,....... deputy, see Cockayne, Wm................, import of currants by, 12, 90, 92................ letters of, 16, 87-92, 193, 195, 196................, letters of and to, alluded to, 88, 92................ merchants of, 17, 242, 435 (2), 476, 477................, petitions of, 11, 456................, privileges of, 12................., servants or husbands of, 89, 92................, ships of, 12, 88, 91......................, taken or sunk, 12, 14, 460................, trade of, 12, 89-91................, treasurer of, 90................, treasurers of, abroad, 88, 90, 91, 193, 195, 196............................, letters to, 90, 195.............................., salaries of, 89, 195. Levellers, 303, 304,312, 314, 315 (2), 319 (2), 375, 377, 385. Leventhorpe, Mr., pass for, 528. Leverick, Jno., 371, 375, 558. Leveson, Colonel, late governor of Dudley Castle, 41. OGENERAL INDEX. 653 Lewes, Sussex, 274. Lewes, Edw., payment to, 587. Lewis, Geo., warrants to, 529, 530. Ley, Jas., Earl of Marlborough, 178, 183, 204. Leyborne, Robt., 523. Leyland Hundred, co. Lancaster, High Constables of, letter to, 297. Lichfield, garrison at, 446..........., governor of, letter to, 231..........., postmaster of, 112. Lichfield, Leonard, 524. Lidcott or Litcott, Col. or Capt., 472, 474............, letter to, 419. Lieutenant General, see Cromwell, Oliver. Light or Lite, Isaac, 449, 587. Lighthazle, Jonas, 356. Lighthouses, 498. Lilburne, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 57-59, 77, 121, 154, 156, 314 (2), 316, 331, 334, 335, 340 -342, 356 (2), 357 (2), 361 (2), 365, 376, 381, 522, 527, 528, 540, 544, 547, 549, 550 (2), 552, 558................, books of, 291, 341, 522, 558................, regiment of, 407, 556. Lilfte, Mr., 500. Lillington, Capt. Hen., letter to, 314. Lilly, Thos., 525. Limbery, Jno., 297.........., Capt., 353, 389, 423, 443, 451. Limerick, garrison of, cannonier in, 261..........., ship of, 470. Lincoln, Earl of, see Clinton, Theop. Lincolnshire, places in, 187, 420, 421..........., residents in, 187, 240, 420..........., sheriffs of, 150, 441.........., traveller to, 542..........., troops in, 150, 209................. disbanding of, 86..........., Vice-Admiral of, 203. Lindon, Fras., 112. Lindsay, co. Lincoln, 420. Linen, 281, 546, 600. Lisbon, 489.........., exports to, 31, 32.........., fleet at, money for, 489, 495................persons in, 32. Liscombe, Mary, widow, 504. Lisle, Viscount or Lord, see Sydney, Philip........... John, member of the Council of State, Lord Commissioner of the Great Seal, 6, 63, 138, 321, 448, 449, 471, 474,476, 478 (2), 491, 512; see also Great Seal, commissioners of.............. placed on committees, 17, 18, 22, 34, 36, 37, 43, 49, 58, 86, 127, 146, 154, 173, 213, 215, 291, 300, 302, 327, 343,365,,390,428, 430, 460, 474........... Capt. Nich., 458. Lister, Mr., 321. Litcott, Col., see Lidcott. Lite, Isaac, see Light. Litlesden, Jas., 395. Littleton, Sir Edw., 446. Liverpool, 21, 36, 228, 385, 438.........., arms, &c. at, 36, 73.......... castle, 231, 284, 539.......... collector at, 518.......... Custom House at, 518.......... garrison of, 277, 285, 399, 413, 456.........., governors of, 20, 21, 228, 385, 400................letter to, 231................ money sent to, 350..........,...... warrant to, 539........... native of, 48.........., provisions, &c. shipped to or from, 539, 563, 574.........., ship of, 48........, ships to, at, or from, 103, 104, 125, 136, 172, 178, 210, 218, 263, 350, 394, 472................ commanders of, letter to, 94.........., troops at, to, or from, 68, 218, 257, 350, 369, 381, 394, 397, 407, 408, 480, 531, 532, 545, 549, 588, 596. Livery Wood, 96, 120, 121. Livesey, Sir Mich., 13, 22, 32 (2), 66, 373, 385, 435, 436................ letters to, 157, 384, 409................ regiment of, 63, 68, 528. Livingston, James, Earl of Calendar, 266. Lizard, the, Cornwall, 393. Lloyd, Evan, sheriff of Montgomery, 478................ letter to, 189.........., warrant to, 536..........., Hugh, 569.........., Owen, 567.........., Mr., 255. Lobb, Rich., 229, 521. Lockier, Capt., 120. Loftus, (Edward?), Viscount Loftus, regiment of, 301. Loftus, Sir Adam, treasurer-at-war for Ireland, 18, 29, 58, 99, 100, 128, 142, 184, 1-97, 205, 224, 229, 230, 233,340 (2), 346, 458, 500, 571 (2), 573, 579, 582, 587, 591..........,...... warrants to, 572, 595, 599, 600.........., Sir Arthur, payments to, 579, 584, 587. Lole, Mr., 48. London, or the town, 41, 125, 231, 392, 424, 447, 454.........., aldermen of, 6, 120, 164, 173,174 (2), 175, 205, 292, 360, 453, 481, 512................., court of, 292..........., letters to, 50, 234, 272,287, 328................ names of, 359, 507; see alsoAllen, Fras. Mempris, —. Andrewes, Thos. Noel, Thos. Atkins, Thos. Stapley, Col. Ant. Avery, -. Thomson,Maurice. Berkley, Wm. Vyner, Thos. Dethick, John. Wilson, Rowland. Foulkes, John. Wollaston, Sir Gibbs, -, John. Kenrick, John. 654 GENERAL INDEX. London, aldermen of-cont................, oath to be taken by, 338........... arms, ammunition, &c. sent to, 171, 186, 187..........., arm y in, 134, 234, 392..........,assessment of 20th part in, 216..........., assessments on, for Ireland, 50, 205, 219..........., assessments on, for pay of soldiers, 234, 262, 272, 287, 288, 292, 391, 453..........., assize of bread in, 399..........., carriers to or from, 560..........., Charles I. brought to, 33, 34..........., citizen s of, 24, 17 3.........., city of, 73, 97, 166, 234, 341, 510, 525................, artillery train for, 534 (2)..........)...... companies of, viz.:Cordwainers, 561. Curriers, 561. Merchant Tailors, 500 (2), 501, 523, 568. Goldsmiths, 404, 438, 447. Stationers, see Stationers....................., halls of, 97; see also G oldsmiths, Grocers, Haberdashers, Stationers, Surgeons, and Weavers' Halls..........., city of, feast given by, 166, 172-175................ loans by, 220, 453................, procession to, 174................, riot in, 534................ safety of, 172, 234, 287, 288, 292, 502, 507..........., cloth w orkers in, 496.........., collectors, receivers, &c. in, accounts of, Act on, 167.........., Common Council of, 108, 174, 220, 361, 401................, act of, 328................, letter to, 328................, oath to be taken by, 338.........., courts of, judges and officers of, oath to be taken by, 338.........., d ep a rtu re fro m, 2 13, 2 5 9, 5 0 5, 5 2 2, 583 (2)...........,dism issal from, 453, 456, 471, 471, 489..........., free qu arter in, 39 1..........., gaols and prisons in, keepers of, 339.........., goods exported from, 194..........., guards in or for, 313, 392, 507.........., horses in, 412..........., in h a b it a n t s o f, s e e p e r s o n s in.........., justices of peace of, 151.........., letters dated from, 55, 87, 90-92, 193, 195, 196........., Lord Mayor of (1648-49, Sir Abraham Reynardson), 27, 530.................. letters to, 32, 50................, (Thos. Andrews), 120, 151, 164, 174 (4), 175 (2), 188, 205, 220, 245, 273, 290, 292, 328, 343, 360. London, Lord Mayor of-cont.................. barge of, master of, 549................., knighting of, 174, 175..........,....., letters to, 94, 108, 141,164, 220, 234, 272, 273, 287, 328................ oath to be taken by, 338..........,......, reference to, 86.*.........,... (1649-50, Thos. Foote), 399, 453, 455, 466, 478, 510, 549.........., magazines in, 71, 167.......... markets, 569.........., marshal of, 245, 328.................. warrant to, 540........., merchant companies in, 495, 500; see also Merchant Adventurers, and Merchants, companies of.........., merchants of, 31, 45, 148, 214, 229, 282, 285, 326, 376, 384, 398 (2), 470, 474, 505 (2), 558, 559, 566, 568, 597..........,....., trading to Hamburg, see Hamburg Company.........., t, rading to Turkey, see Levant Company.......... militia in, 134, 151, 309, 341, 480, 488, 489, 496..........,....., committees of, 309, 341, 425, 480, 502..........,......, letter to, 230..........,......, officers of, 309................,....... letter to, 357.........., ministers of or in, 328, 511.........., paving of, 32.........., persons in or near, 26, 29, 45, 63 (2), 66, 123, 146, 148, 162, 214, 223, 231, 296, 306 (2), 343, 352, 364, 396, 411 -413, 420, 422, 455, 491, 522, 525, 529, 548 (2), 552, 566, 592.........., port of, 157................. customs and subsidiesin, account of, 55, 452..........,...... customs' officers in, oath to be taken by, 338..........,....... imports to and exports from, 457, 462, 505..........,....., officers in, 24, 100, 141..........,...... victualling in, 276.........., posts to or from, 439..........- prisoners sent to, 83, 93, 98, 102, 118, 120, 134................. keepers of, 410.........., prisons in, 533; see also London, streets, &c. in.........., raising money in, for Charles II., 66.........., recorder of, Steele, Wm., 329, 331, 401, 478, 509, 513................,oath to be taken by, 338.........., recruiting in, 351, 594 (3).........., robbery in, 75.........., safety of, 272.........., scavenging of, 32.........., sequestrations in, Committee for, letter of, 485. GENERAL INDEX. 655 London, sequestrations in-cont................ treasurers of, 485, 486.........., sheriffs of, 341, 399, 455, 469, 512..........,......, letter to, 357.........,..,..., reference to, 451,........., ships built in, 472.........., ships of, 104, 152, 157, 178, 259, 289, 349, 357, 398, 448, 454, 472, 488 (3), 514 (3), 515, 527 (2), 531, 534 (2), 535, 539, 540, 542, 543 (2), 545-548, 559-563, 570; see also Ships, names of.........., ships to or from, 16, 122, 157, 161, 165, 179, 226, 262, 265, 296, 305, 317, 333, 378, 390, 398, 472, 530, 549, 559, 564.........., soldier shot in, 147........., streets in, late walking in, forbidden, 401.........., trade with, 200, 296.........., trained bands in, captain of, 489.........., travellers to or from, 69, 81, 125, 141, 143, 214 (2), 249, 295, 350, 367, 368, 430, 432, 447, 518.........., tumult in, 165. London, streets, buildings, and places in:Addlehill, 523 (2). Aldermanbury, 522. Aldersgate Street, 509, 522, 524 (3), 553. Artillery Garden, 563. Barnard's Castle, 523. Bartholomew's, Great, 524........., Little, 523, 553. Bedford Street, 566. Bennet's, Paul's Wharf, 522, 524. Bermondsey Street, 56. Bevis Marks, 249. Billingsgate Quay, 544. Bishopsgate Street, 529. Blackfriars, 523 (2), 553 (2). Blackwall, 372, 526. Botolph, Aldersgate, 522. Botolph's Wharf, 412, 561. Bow Lane, 522. Bridewell, 244. Broad Street, Excise office in, 348. Camden House, 485. Charterhouse or Sutton's Hospital, see Charterhouse. Cheapside, 56. Christchurch, 166, 174, 461, 523. Clare Market, 566. Clement Danes' church, 401. Clink prison, 545 (2). Coleman Street, 249. Counter Prison, 80, 438, 560. Covent Garden church, 397. Cripplegate, 525. Crutched Friars, 123. Custom House, see Custom House. Deans' Court, St. Martin's, 546. London, streets, &c. in-cont. Derby House, see Derby House. Doctors' Commons, 143, 181, 523, 553. Duchy House, 167, 299. Durham House, 264, 426, 491. Exchange, 302, 417, 452, 474..........., New, 56. Finsbury, 523. Fleet Prison, 133, 264. Fleet Street, 249, 342, 551, 553, 569. Foster Lane, 523. Goswell Street, Sun Dial in, 315. Gresham College, 381..Grubb Street, 523 (2), 567. Guildhall, see Guildhall. Gurney House, 423. Hartshorne Alley, 229. Hounsditch, 523. House of Correction, 334. Hyde Park, 155, 541. Inns of Court, 339. Ivy Lane, 523, 524. Kensington, 294, 318, 550. Leicester House, 412. Little Britain, 522, 524. Lombard Street, 574. Lothbury, 522. Ludgate Hill, 63. Margaret, Lothbury, 522. Marshalsea, see Marshalsea. Mary, Aldermanbury, 522. Marylebone Park, see Marylebone. Mews (Whitehall), 139, 424. Michael in the Queen, 525. Mincing Lane, 95, 141. Mugwell Street, 523. Newgate, see Newgate.......... Market, 523. Old Bailey, 553, 565.......... L, ittle, 523. Paul's Churchyard, 553 (2).......... Wharf, 522-524. Peterhouse Prison, see Peterhouse. Pickle Herring, 56. Pie Corner, 523. Porter's Quay, 558. Poultry, Red or Golden Lion in, 58. Queen's Court, 238.......... Street, letter dated from, 8. Rainbow Court, 547. Ram Alley, 569. Ratcliff, 548. Redcross Street, 524. St. Ann's, Aldersgate, 524. St. Clement's church, 81. St. Giles, Cripplegate, 525. St. James's, see St. James's. St. Magnus' church, 568. 656 GENERAL INDEX. London, stre6ts, &c. in-cont. St. Martin's, 546.......... in the Fields, 229, 412. St. Olave's Street, 56. St. Peter's, Paul's Wharf, 523. Savoy, 532. Scotland Yard, 349, 559. Serjeants' Inn, 341. Shoreditch, 299. Smart's Quay, 566. Smithfield, 245, 523, 524, 577..........., East, 522, 526, 533, 534. Somerset House, see Somerset House. Southwark, see Southwaik. Spittle, the, 56. Strand, 81. Spring Gardens, 545. Stepney, 299. Sutton's Hospital, see Charter House. Temple, 547..........., Inner, 522..........., M iddle, 522. Thames, or the River, see Thames.......... Street, 523.: Threadneedle Street, 30. Tower, see Tower.......... Hamlets, 230, 284, 285. Tower Hill, 520, 535.......... Street, 9, 481.........., Victualling Office at, 25, 171, 172, 535. Wapping, 395, 539, 549 (2). Whitefriars, 545. Whitehall, see Whitehall. Winchester House, 59. Wood Street, Counter in, 560. Worcester House, see Worcester.House. York House, 526. London, John, 528. Londonderry or Derry, 112, 213, 510, 539.........., arms, money, provisions, &c. sent to, 101, 118 (2), 149, 182, 224, 228, 284, 303 (2), 309 (2), 360 (2), 439, 459, 514, 589, 596.........., corn for relief of, 590..........., garrison at, 93, 224, 289, 303..........., ships to or from, 112, 127, 150, 228, 302, 303, 360..........., siege of, 94,101, 150, 459, 596..........., troops sent to, 101, 118 (2), 126 (2), 128, 136, 149, 150, 182, 207, 531, 540. Loney, Ann, 377. Long, Henry, pass for, 531..........., S e c r e ta r y, 5 0 5, Longford, co. Salop, 365. Lord General, see Fairfax. Lords or Peers, House of, 2, 3, 4, 9, 27, 53, 167, 169, 325, 336, 373, 445.........., Act to abolish, 419. Lords or Peers, House of-cont..........,, members of, assessing of, 216................, protest of, 2, 3. Lorne, Earl of, see Campbell. Lorraine (Charles?), Duke of, 399 (2).........., resident in London for, 560..........., troops raised in, 493. Lort, Roger, 39.........., Sampson, 39. Lort or Lost, Mr., 574................, letter to, 181. Lothian, Earl of, see Kerr, Wm. Loudon, Earl of, see Campbell. Loughborough, Lord, see Hastings, Hen. Louvre, the (Paris), 184, 504.......... Councils, 184. Love, Capt., 549..........., Mr., 166, 238. Lovelace, Rich., 529. Loveless, Win., 389................, petition of, 383. Lovell, Cornet Chas., 65.................. Ellen, wife of, petition of, 65.........., Hugh, 558. Low Countries, agent in, 274................, Archduke of, 172................, travellers to, 538................, troops in, 429...............,....., officers of, 429. Lowe, Capt. Philip, 521.........., Capt., 344, 369..........., Col., 66. Lowestoft, 121, 525. Lowland, Mr., 294. Lowrie, Alex., 215. Lowther, Sir Gerard, 132, 372................, payment to, 584.........., m., pass for, 535................, wife of, 535. Lucas, Wm., 185, 186, 200, 536........... Wmn., Bailiff of Yarmouth, letter to, 201........... Mr., ship-purser, 389. Lucca, people of, 17.........., Republic of, 115. Lucy or Lucie, Lucas or Luke, merchant, 45, 243, 255, 398 (2), 454, 506............., payments to, 588, 597, 598, 600. Ludlow, Col. Edmund, member of the Council of State, 6, 166, 167, 512..................,placed on committees, 49, 67, 70, 127 (2), 159, 275 (2), 280, 373, 417, 422, 507..........,....., reference to, 275.........., Jas., 511. Lulworth Castle, co. Dorset, 103, 106, 200. Lumber, Wm., warrant to, 546. Lunsford, Sir Thos., wife and children of, passes for, 543. Lupton, Jas., 347. GENERAL INDEX. 657 Luskin, Jane, pass for, 532. Lutterels, Cols., 517 (2). Luxembourg Garden (Paris), 184. Lyme, Mayor of, 439.........., merchant of, 86, 87, 119..........., residents at, 69, 72......., sieg e of, 192.........., travellers from, 70. Lynn Regis, collector at, 518.......... Deeps, 562.........., garrison of, 138.........., supplies for, 201..........., raising medi in, 518......., ships of, 147, 153.........., ships to or from, 153, 223, 269, 273, 283, 304, 318, 338, 551, 553, 554, 558, 559, 562. Lynne, Marmaduke, apothecary, 281 (2), 581, 585 (3). Lyon, Ensign Geo., warrant to, 540. Lyons, 454. M. M., P., 455. Mabb, Thos., 523. Mabbot, Mr., 127 (2). Mabson, Mr., 425, 426. McArt, Owen, see O'Neale. McCarty, Donogh, Viscount Muskerry, 473. McCulloch, Alex., 215. McDowell, Alex., 215.........., Jas., 215. Machin, Winm., warrant to, 558. McKenan, Jeneat, 215. Mackenzie, Alex., supplication of, 266..........., of Searbearne, Scotland, 212.........., junior, of Kinnock, 212.........., of Ord, 212. Mackerel, 23, and see Fish........... boats, 572, 573.......... fishing, 121, 122, 125. Mackin, Jno., see Markin. Mackstock Castle, 385. Mackworth, Sir Thos., pass for, 532...............,, Dorothy, wife of, pass for, 532.........., Col., governor of Shrewsbury, 503 (3).........., Mr., 445, 446. Macky, Robt., 292. Mac Lean, Sir Alex., 517. McLung, John, 215. Maddison, Sir Ralph, 284, 456. Maddock, John, 532. Madrid, 492.........., agent to, 435, 451, 492 (2), 496. 35077. I Magazines, 6, 11, 15 (2), 31, 71, 187, 355, 513; see also Garrisons..........., ammunition, &c. in or for, 232, 305.......... money for, 308. Magistrates, oath to be taken by, 337. Magna Charta, 2, 7. Maidstone, Mayor of, 429.......... gaol, keeper of, 413, 417,554................., prisoner in, 385, 554. Maidstone, Lieut.-Col. Jno., 499. Mainwarihg, Philip, 515. Maitland (Anne?), Countess of Lauderdale, 412, 527................ pass for, 557. Malaga, ships to, 149.......... wine, 587. Maleverer, Sir Thos., 507. Malignant or delinquent landlords, 199, 467, 477........... tenants of, Act for relief of, 438, 467, 474, 477, 489, 496, 514. Malignants, or disaffected persons, 59, 60 (2), 82, 84, 102, 117, 119, 161, 164, 224, 231, 256, 258, 269, 280, 313-315, 370, 427, 438, 445, 488, 489, 491, 495, 514, 530, 553; see also Government, disaffection to. Malin, Jos., 24. Malmsbury, soldiers in, 353. Man, Isle of, 6..........,...... ships to, 381. Manby, Geo., 438. Manchester, 20, 21 (2), 225..........., Earl of, see Montague, Edw........., resident in, 173. Mandeville, Lord, see Montague. Manley or Manly, John, justice of peace for Middlesex, 77, 185,-410, 451, 452, 466................., letter to, 186..........,...... reference to, 77..........., Robt., note by, 387. Manners, John, Earl of Rutland, 66, 74, 129, 153, 162, 180, 183..............., fee-farm rents of, 180................, letters to, 111, 187.........., Frances, Countess of Rutland, 74, Manning, Jno., 423.........., Thos., 561. Mansell, see Maunsell. Manton, Nath., 326, 505, 568. Manufactures, see English manufactures. Manuscripts, 168. Manwaring, Col. Randall, 72, 493, Mapledurham, co. Oxon, 537. Maples, Hen., warrant to, 562. Maplesdon, Geo., 353 (2). March, John, see Marsh. Marcombes, Isaac, pass for, 531 Mardike, 404. Margate, defence o4 250.........., fishermen of, 285. T T 658 GENERAL INDEX. Margate-cont......., jetty at, 212, 244, 250 (2), 402, 404, 411.........., residents at, 244, 250, 288, 385, 402.......... Road, ships to, 288.......... ships to or from, 378, 390, 554. Mariner, Mich., 496. Mariners or seamen, 16, 27, 35, 36, 47, 49,51, 54, 67, 79, 81, 123, 178, 202, 224, 285, 308, 309, 317, 329, 355, 370, 375, 380, 395, 401, 412, 419, 454, 462, 464 (2), 466, 478, 515, 530, 560.........., Acts, ordinances, &c. for encouragement of, 14, 15, 19, 43, 44, 73, 81, 82, 86, 108, 134, 182, 293, 440........., clothing for, 148.........., corporation of, Bill for, 354, 389, 423.........., disaffected and refractory, 176, 199, 224, 452; see also Ships, names of, Jonas, Tiger, and Dolphin.........., gratuities for, 452..........,..... petition for, 383, 389.........., groats of, paid for ministers, 8, 320, 520, 557........., im pressing of, 15, 16, 276, 478 (2), 479, 518, 531, 539, 542, 543, 548, 560, 561 (2), 562, 564..........,......, protection from, 531........., instructions for, 18........., medals and rewards for, 130, 214, 367, 368, 394.......... murder of, 81........., mutiny of, 267, 268, 285, 287, 301 -303, 319, 320 (2), 452.........., names of, 395........., non-observance of Lent by, 42, 44......., payment of, 267, 301, 332, 452, 460, 463, 464, 547 (2), 558.........., petitions of, 44, 466.........., prize goods or money claimed by, or granted to, 65, 66, 69, 71, 75, 87, 250, 259, 293, 294, 310 (2), 332, 333, 350, 351,366, 367, 530, 572, 573.........., provision of money for, 53, 274.........., revolted, Act for punishment of, 208, 238, 469........., runaway, 112.........., salvage due to, 147, 293.........., sick and wounded, 273, 349, 441,476.........., slain, 504................, widows of, 419, 440, 460, 461, 504 (2).........., supernumeraries, 72, 74, 530.........., taken prisoners, 129 (2), 138, 332, 381, 382.........., victuals for, 71,258, 276, 296.........., wages due to, 274................. increase of, 289.........., wages of, stoppage of, 302, 320........... widows of, gratuities to, 419, 460, 504..........,......, petitions of, 440.........., wives of, petitions of, 240, 504. Markham, Capt. Anth., governor of Belvoir Castle, 140, 279................, letter to, 240. Markin or Mackin, Jno., letter to, 244..............., payments to, 577, 593. Marlborough, 453..........., Earl of, see Ley, Jas. Marque and reprisal, letters of, 349, 379, 388, 392, 410, 431, 433, 441, 449, 460, 501 (2)................, granting of, 43, 464, 556, 559, 563 (2), 564 (3), 566. Marriage and divorce, committee on, 238. Marriot, Fras., 412.......... or Merriot, Thos., 340, 354, 372, 399. Marseilles, trading to, 376. Marsh or March, John, 259, 267, 285, 447. Marshal General of the Army, 314, 397................, prison of, 290................, prisoners of, 426, 503, 569................ warrants to, 533, 569. Marshalsea Prison (London), 320 (2)..........., keepers of, letter to, 299................, warrant to, 538..........., prisoners in, 130, 208, 299, 538. Marston, Edw., ship purser, 531........... Humph., 510, 511, 569..........., Mr., solicitor, 412, 413. Martial law, 47, 237-238. Martin, Bridget, 219.........., Col. Hen., member of Council of State, 6, 10, 19, 25, 66, 161, 198, 199, 201 (2), 229, 275, 317, 359, 384, 413, 447, 456, 466, 467, 471, 477, 502, 503, 512................, placed on committees, 14, 22, 26, 37, 44, 52 (3), 57, 66, 67, 74, 159, 166 (2), 172 (2), 185, 217, 243, 259, 275, 280, 297, 302, 314, 321, 327, 346, 502..........., John, of the Diligence, 576, 593..........., Capt. Rich., 521..........., Stephen, prisoner, 219, 253, 294 (2), 299...........,Mr., assistant to the Attorney-General, 314. Martyn, Nich., 130. Mary, Queen, see Henrietta Maria. Marylebone Park (London), 349 (2), 539 (2), 541.........., deer in, 466, 563..........., keeper of, warrants to, 539, 563. Masham, Sir Win., member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 30, 51, 158, 166, 208 (3), 215, 219, 233, 238, 326, 369, 436, 455, 461, 478, 500, 506, 512................, placed on committees, 18, 22, 24, 36, 42, 86, 103, 123, 135, 162, 182, 183, 208, 227, 239, 323 (2), 327, 340, 346, 362, 365 (2), 384, 385, 402, 417, 436 (2), 480, 490, 502, 506, 509. GENERAL INDEX. 659 Mason, Edm., pass for, 532.........., ras., 566.........., Math., 404..........., Thos., letter to, 69.........., William, clerk of the works, warrant to, 165, 172, 546. Mass, the, saying of, 561. Massey, Robt., letter to, 297.........., Col., 155. Master, Rich., 577. Masterson, Mr., minister, 401. Masts, see Ships. Mataxe, Mr., 92. Mathew, Wm., 272.........., Mr., 321. Matthewes, John, 556..............., warrant to, 556. Matthews, Col. Joachim, 499.........., Mr., justice of the peace for Essex, letters to, 280, 331, 371. Mauchline Muir (Scotland), 266. Mauditt, Edw., warrant to, 543. Maundie, Thos., 587. Maundy, Wm., payment to, 589.........., M r., 461. Maunsell or Mansell, Lieut. John, 215, 218.........., Robt., 383. Maurice, Prince Palatine, 483................, letter to, 85................, servant of, 305, 308.........., Jonas, 448, 450. Maxey, Thos., 523. May, Theop., 427, 428.........., Thos., 495, 525. Maycock, John, 523. Mayer, Major Jno., 366.................., regiment of, 397, 408. Mayhew, Thos., 309. Maynard, Wm., Baron Maynard, 203................, Banastre or Banaster, son of, 203, 496........., Wm., payments to, 578, 590.........., M r., 190. Mayors, 4; see also under the respective towns. Mead or Meade, Robt., 263, 309, 360, 524................, payment to, 590................, warrant to, 553. Meade, Capt. R., letter of, 505. Meadow, Thos., letter to, 201. Medals, see St. James, medals at, and Mariners, medals for........., making of, 399, 401, 555. Medenblick, ship of, 287. Mediterranean Sea, 16. Medop, Major, 445, 446; see also Mydhope, Col. Medway, guard for, 530. Melcombe Regis, co. Dorset, 352.........., merchants, &c. of, 508. Meldram, Sir Jno., 450, 498. Mellish, Mr., 167. Melvin, Sir Geo., 527. Mempris, Ald., 475. Mennes, Sir John, 30. Mercer, Capt., 301. Merchandize, 87, 325, 329; see also Exports and imports. MerchantAdventurers' Company, 65, 259, 281, 343, 448; see also Hamburg, Merchant Adventurers' Company of........................ Governor of, 259......................, letter to, 34......................., secretary to, 34....................... s h i p s o f, 2 6 4, 2 6 5, 2 6 8 ( 2 ), 295, 330, 361, 398. Merchant Tailors' Company (London), 500, 501,523, 568.......................,schoolmaster of, 500 (2). Merchants, 106, 241, 286, 349, 417, 424, 430 (2), 451, 452, 459, 460, 462, 489, 508; see also East India, Eastland, English, French, Greenland, Hamburg, Intercourse, Levant, London, Merchant Adventurers, Middleburg, Muscovy, Navy and Customs Committee, Portugal, Rotterdam, Russia, Spain, and Turkey, merchants or merchant companies of or at.........., affairs of, 435, 477..........., coin used by, 455-457, 462.........., committee of, 40, 43, 44; see also Navy and Customs, merchants for regulating..........., c o m p a n i e s o f, 3 4, 3 9 8, 4 6 2, 4 9 5, 5 0 0........... encouragement or protection of, 73, 99, 122, 379, 460, 462, 463, 465, 483.........., engagement taken by, 370, 371, 398, 451..........., g o o d s o f, 2 2 6, 2 3 4, 2 9 1, 2 9 6, 3 0 4, 3 1 8, 329,420, 464, 465, 559.........., loss or damage to, 128, 144, 150, 185, 329, 365, 380, 424, 464, 481, 483, 493.........., names of, 44, 45, 86, 121, 304, 305, 308 (2), 352, 384, 388, 397, 410, 426 -428, 449, 452, 456, 471, 475, 476, 492, 501, 505 (2), 507, 518, 545 (2), 574, 589, 590, 598........, passes given to, 48..........., petitions of, alluded to, 306, 375, 376, 420.........., reference to, 482...,......, ships of, see Ships. Meredith, Christ., warrant to, 553.........., Robt., 549.........., Sir Robt., 142. Merriot, see Marriot, Thos. Mersey Island, 316................., Governor of, 491................, repairs at, 589. Mervyn or Mervin, Col. Audley, 33, 101, 103, 123........., payment to, 572. TT 2 660 GENERAL INDEX. Messengers, see Council of State, messengers of. Messina, ship at, 16. Methwould, Mr., 451. Meuse, the, ships to or from, 229, 253. Mexico, coin of, 456. Michaels, Peter, 159. Michell and Latham, Messrs., letter to, 33. Mico, Sam., 587. Middleburg, merchants of, 159........... ships of, 178, 253, 259 (2), 542........., ships to, 95.........., traveller to, 567. Middlesex, Comnmissioners for Taxes in, 186.........., justices of peace for, 185, 293, 299, 300, 515......,...... reference to, 235..........., places in, 290, 292, 293, 300, 522, 535..........., se ssio n s in, 2 9 9, 4 8 3..........., sh eriff s of, 466, 470..................., reference to, 451.................., w arrants to, 565 (2), 567 (2)..........., troops in, raising of, 352. Middleton, Serjeant or Capt. Hen., 332, 362................., payment to, 595.......... Roger, letter to, 92..........., S ir T h o s., 1 8 0..........,....... residence of, 53..........., M ajor-G eneral, 266.........., Mr., 375................., letter to, 109. Midhope, Col., see Mydhope. Midlothian (Scotland), excise of, 225. Midshipmen, employment of, 375, 395. Milan rice, 587 (2). Milby, Jno., 319. Mildmay, A., inventory by, 251.......... Sir Hen., member of the Council 'of State, 6, 13, 14, 19, 28, 30, 33, 37, 51, 83, 86 (2), 121, 127, 133, 158, 166 (2), 172, 175, 238, 240, 287, 290, 333, 345, 349, 372-374, 390, 401 (2), 408, 424, 455, 456, 469, 476, 481, 483, 489, 491 (2), 512, 564.........., placed on committees, 11, 14, 22 (2), 24, 26, 33, 34, 36 (2), 43, 44, 86, 103, 120, 123, 127, 135-137, 140, 148, 154, 162, 165, 166 (2), 172, 173,._ 239 (2), 243, 252, 276, 284, 300 (2), 332, 336, 340, 346, 360, 362, 373, 374, 390, 400, 402, 410, 412, 413,422, 430 (2), 435, 441, 456, 460, 466, 470;, 474, 478, 490 (2), 495, 496, 506, 507............, J a s., c r ie r o f G r a v e s e n d, 2 5 5, 2 8 3, 289, 542, 545 (2).........., Capt. 40, 70, 170, 461.......... Mr., 120. Milford, see Milton. Milford Haven, 297, 367, 405, 415.........., collectors for prizes at, 75..........., letter d ated from, 3 79......., money sent for, 350, 595. Milford Haven-cont.........., prisoner at, 93, 98.........., ships at, to, or from, 39, 95, 101, 205 (3), 209, 210, 218, 223, 236, 237, 259, 260, 379, 514, 538, 542 (2).........., soldiers and stores shipped from, 118 (2), 210, 218, 326, 394, 407, 593.........., victuals at, 432. Militia, 6, 36, 52, 58, 70, 74, 143, 146, 167, 231, 288, 291, 303, 309, 312, 394, 399, 413, 418, 419, 432, 456, 480 (2), 496, 512 (2), 515,521; see also London, and several counties, militia of..........., Bills or Acts for, 109, 112, 127, 199, 205, 371.......... committees or commissioners, 50, 63, 80 (2), 151, 345, 361, 425, 480, 481, 506, 509, 510 (3), 514, 515 (2)................., instructions for, 408 (2), 414 (2), 418, 419, 480, 495, 509................, letter to, 230.......... officers, 521................ commissions for, 480, 481, 515, 521. Miller, Abraham, 523................, warrant to, 553. Millington, Mr., 373. Million, Jno., 370................, payment to, 591..........., Mr.j prisoner, 229..............., Marie, wife of, 229. Milton, Jno., 52, 57, 204, 401, 474................ as foreign secretary to the Council of State, 37, 40, 48, 52, 100, 147, 165, 179, 204, 233, 398, 468, 493, 496, 503..............., warrant to, 550................., books of, 474, 481. Milton or Milford, near Gravesend, Kent, 414,415, 470.........., fishermen at, 384, 409, 436, 442, 448................, warrant to,' 551.......... gaol, keeper of, 423........... ship of, 545..........., travellers to, 563.......... v, ictualling house at, 563 (2).................. keeper of, 563. Minehead, 306..........., money sent to, 351..........., ships at, 210, 219.........., troops shipped from, 351, 394, 407, 528. Ministers or preachers, 52, 62, 63, 75, 199, 201, 239, 273, 274, 281, 312 (2), 331, 334, 339, 375, 398, 399, 401, 419, 422, 426, 515, 520, 535, 549, 557, 580; see also Chaplains.......... attending Council, 373, 374.......... for seamen, 8, 320, 518, 557.........., meeting of, 511.........., oath of fidelity to government by, 339. GENERAL INDEX. 661 Ministers or preachers-cont........... pay of, 320.......... publishing Acts and declarations of Parliament, 328, 330, 336, 342.......... of State, 114-117........., seditious, 24.........., settlements for, Bill on, 199. Ministers, plundered, committee for, 339 (2)......................, letter to, 426...................... references to, 59, 344. Mint, the (Tower), 108, 121, 130, 16f5, 189, 284, 318, 346, 352, 376, 426, 429, 430, 437 (2), 462, 473, 504, 516, 550, 598.........., assayer or assay master at, 374, 462, 475, 549, 550 (2)..........., Bills or Acts for, 127.........., clerk of the irons in, 284, 544 (2).........., coining in, 206, 497.........., comptroller of, 374, 549, 550 (2)..........., engraver for, see Simons, Thos.........., master or master worker of, 129, 130 (3), 137; see also Guerdon, Dr. Aaron.........., officers of, 108 (2), 142, 162, 173, 189, 198, 228, 229, 319, 330, 333, 334, 339, 346, 347, 373, 374, 381, 457, 462, 549............., letter to, 186................. warrant to, 554..........., pix in, 352, 373, 374 (2),-550 (2)................, trial of, 352, 362, 374 (2), 376, 381, 384, 550-552.........., press in, for medals, 399, 401, 555..........., stamps for, 531.........., teller and weigher of, 549, 550.........., warden of. 336, 374, 384, 404, 430, 438 (2), 447, 462, 549; see also St. John, Dr. John................, warrant to, 555..........., workmen in, gratuity to, 429, 430. Mint, the, committee on, 108, 166, 170, 173, 311,319 (2), 337, 348, 353, 457, 462, 475, 483, 497, 503................ letter of, 474................ references to, 341, 491..........,.., report of, 462. Mitchell, Elias, 528. Mitton or Mytton, Col. or Major-Gen. Thos., 47, 203, 405, 452, 587............., letter to, 69................, payment to, 587. Models at St. James's, 254. Monckton, Sir Philip, 27. Monday, Serjeant, 162, 163. Money, see Coin........... book of warrants for payment of, 258........... checking of, 189.........., collecting of, 143, 162, 167..........., exchange of, see Exchange........., interest on, reduced, 28. Moneyers, petition of, 438. Monk, Col. or Major-General, George, 19, 21, 42, 48, 52, 77, 82, 93 (2), 94, 97, 101, 118, 125, 128, 131, 135, 141, 263 (4), 264, 309..............., letters of and to, referred to, 19, 93, 120................, letter to, 112................, payment to, 573................, regiment of, 279. Monmouth, Earl of, see Carey, Hen. Monmouthshire, sheriffs'and justices of, letter to, 176..........., sequestration fines in, 13. Monnins, Capt. Rich., 166, 178, 197. Monro, Geo., 266. Monson, William, Lord Monson, M.P., 1. Montague, Edward, Earl of Manchester, 261.........., Robert, Viscount Mandeville, 105.........., Walter, 294, 295. Montgomery, Hugh, third Viscount Montgomery of Ardes, commission to, 140..........., Sir Jas., 101, 103, 119, 123................. payment to, 572. Montgomery Castle, Flint, 53, 78........... demolishing of, 179, 180, 189, 323, 487, 536..........., garrison of, 323..........., troops in, 323. Montgomeryshire, committee for sequestrations in, 78, 179.........., gentry in, warrant to, 536..........., high sheriff of, letter to, 189..........,...... warrant to, 536. Montrose, Marquis of, see Graham. Moody, Mr., letter to, 306. Moore, Lady D., pension to, 582..........., Ed., 24.......... or More, Col. Jno., 56, 66, 121, 203, 205, 327, 531................ payments to, 588-590..........,.... regiment of, 66, 97, 207, 366, 590................, warrant to, 535.........., Jno, letter to, 73..........., Saml., 404..........., Thos., 154..........., Thos., alias Smith, 316, 547.........., Mr., letter to, 320. Moorwood, Gilbert, 349. Mordaunt, Henry, Earl of Peterborough, 529..........., Lady, pension to, 582........... Wm., pass for, 537. Mordington, Lord (Jas. Douglas), 253, 422. More, Col., see Moore.........., M r., 491. Morea, consul at, 89.........., ship at, 89. Morehouse, Jno., survey by, 399. Morely, Mr., 483. 662 GENERAL INDEX. Morgan, Comet Rich., petition of, 65.........., Capt. Thos., 560.......... Lady, 527..........., Mr., 437. Morlaix, 235..........., ships to or from, 554, 559. Morley, Sir Jno., 41. Morpeth, timber at, 152. Morrell, Rich., 404........., Mr., 481. Morris, Hen., representation by, 288..........., J n o., 4 5 2.........., J o n a s, 4 7 7........... justice of the peace for Middlesex, 293, 300................, letter to, 293..........., late governor of Pontefract, prisoner at Lancaster, 78, 153, 206, 209 (2), 243, 244 (2), 247, 248. Mortimer, prisoner, 374. Mortlake (Surrey), tapestry made at, 280. Morton, Wm., payment to, 575. Moseley, Mr., 364. Mosie, Jas., 546................, Eliz., wife of, 546. Moss, Capt. Rich., warrant to, 540.........., Susanna, 533. Moss troopers, 360. Motley, Col., 517. Mottershead, Edw., 523................, warrant to, 553. Moucher, Abra., 389. Moulins, William, comptroller of the artillery train for the city, 215................ warrant to, 534. Moulton, Capt. Robt., Vice-Admiral, 19, 27, 29, 31, 37, 72, 96, 171, 172, 315, 322 (2), 324, 378, 424, 425, 431, 461 (2), 475, 520, 568............, letters to, 9, 15, 18 (2), 20, 23, 38, 45................, letters of, allu d ed to, 28 (2 )........... Robt., jun., warrants to, 562, 565.........., Stephen, 261. Mountague, Thos., 513. Mount's Bay (Cornwall), ships at, 45, 573..........., sh ip fr o m, 1 1 2. Mowatt, Thos., 207............, widow of, 207. Moxon, Jas., 523. Moyer, Saml., account by, 452..........., Mr., 33. Moyle, John, M.P., 229, 373................, letter to, 33. Moysey, Capt., 113, 135 (2), 143................, warrants to, 530, 531. Mulgrave, Earl of, see Sheffield, Edm. Mullett, Edw., 321................, pass for, 553. Mullins, Jno., harness maker, payments to, 575 (2), 582. Mumford, John, 368. Munday, Edw., warrant to, 548. Munster (Ireland), 77, 403, 467.........., place in, 192........, President of, see Ireton, Hen..........., reducing of, 192..........., ships at, 379, 533, 538........... ships to and from, 75, 139, 378, 533, 538..........., trading with, prohibited, 212.........., travellers to or from, 112, 121, 530 (2), 533, 537 (2), 538. Murders and robberies, 81,147, 177, 392, 509 -511, 514, 569................, committee on, 361, 362. Mure, Lieut. John, petition of, 267. Murford, Major Peter, 503, 557. Muscovy business, 488.......... merchants, 435, 468, 470, 482, 509................. governor and company of, or Russia, company trading to, 434, 435, 450, 451, 479, 480, 482, 486, 488, 491, 492, 514................, agent of, 502. Musgrave, Jno., 291, 455, 499..........., Sir Phil., 39........... Mr., 275, 461. Muskerry, Viscount (Donogh M'Carty), 473. Muskets, price of, 136. Musters, 334.........., commissaries of, 350, 424; see also Staynes, Dr................ deputy, 421, 424. Mustian, Mr., 308. Mutineers, 267, 268........... Act for punishing of, 267. Mydhope or Midhope, Col., 191, 239, 256,258; see also Medop, Major. Mytton, see Mitton. N. Nantwich, prisoners in, 445. Napier, Lieut.-Col., 99. Naples, 16, 17. Narrow Seas, Admiral of, 431........... guard for, 348, 464........... Vice-Admiral of, 172, 424, 520. Nash, Thos., payments to, 574, 588, 589..............., warrant to, 536. Navy, 127, 168, 426, 484, 512; see also Fleet and Ships.........., affairs of, vested in Council of State, 15, 34; see also Admiralty.........., coals for, 372.......... corn for, 531.........., dockyards, 51; see also Portsmouth, Chatham, and Deptford, dockyards at. GENERAL INDEX. 663 Navy-cont.........., estimate for, 360..........., flags for, 44........... intelligence, pay for, 592 (2).........., mariners for, 16.........., money for, 46, 49, 51, 59,'62, 103, 121, 124, 131 (2), 132, 134, 158, 161, 172, 173, 178, 181, 182 (2), 227, 238, 239, 245, 309, 310, 359 (2), 430, 516, 518, 532, 571, 573 (2), 574 (2), 578.......... office, 161..............., letters dated from, 133, 472....... officers, 34, 223, 310, 369, 397, 398, 520................, gratuity to, stoppage of, 302................ misdemeanors of, 302..............., wages, &c. of,'49, 52......................, stoppage of, 302........., ordnance of, 472, 479; see also Ships, ordnance for.......... records, 14..........., regulators of, committee for, see Navy and Customs.........., revenue of, 151.........., stores, &c. of, 51, 53................; officers of, 221, 353 (2)......................, warrant to, 542, 565.......... surveyor, 36, 54, 152, 558; see- also Holland, John........... timber, &c. for, 50, 54 (2), 96, 263, 293, 349 (2) 356, 437, 461, 526, 527........... treasurers of, 8, 53, 69, 110, 182, 217, 227, 348, 395, 400, 413, 434, 519................, deputy of, 555................, payment by, 402................ payments to, 134, 135, 158, 532, 574.........., treasury, 520.........., victuallers, 41, 44, 432.........., victualling of, 15, 44, 47, 105, 172, 173, 181, 518, 566, 535................, slaughter-house for, 341, 372................ office for, 25, 171, 172, 535. Navy and Customs, committee of merchants for regulation of, 34, 399, 433, 434, 438, 518, 520; see also Merchants, committee of..........,, letters to, 95, 141, 372................, order of, 519. Navy Commissioners, 28, 31, 42, 58, 107, 110, 125, 138, 146, 148, 150, 152 (2), 165, 176 (2), 177 (2), 197, 206 (2), 208,213, 226, 240, 260, 285, 289, 292, 293, 317, 320, 332, 341, 346 (3), 348-350, 364, 365, 378, 385, 395, 396 (2), 400 (2), 402, 409 (2), 419, 420, 424, 426, 430 (3), 433-435, 437, 448, 460, 461, 472 (2), 475 (2), 476, 478, 482, 498, 500, 511, 514, 518, 530, 558, 559; see also Holland, John; Smith, Thos.; Thomson, Rob.; Willoughby, Wm.,............ at sea, see Fleet, generals or admirals of. Navy Commissioners-cont.,..............., certificate of, alluded to, 11................, letters of, 133, 333, 472......................, a l l u d e d t o, 4 1, 1 0 4, 1 0 5,. 112,217................, letters to (Feb. 1649), 14 (2), 15....................... (March), 29-31, 36, 37, 44, 54 (2), 57...................... (April), 69, 70, 72, 73 (2), 79, 82, 85(2), 96, 98, 99 (2), 101,102, 107, 110, 111, 113...................... (May), 119, 120, 122 (2), 124 (2), 128, 129, 134............ (June), '171, 172, 179, 181, 187, 192, 200, 202, 203, 205, 206 (2), 209, 211 (2), 212 (2)...................... (July), 219,223, 230, 240, 241, 248 (2)...................... (August), 260 (2), 262, 263, 276 (2), 281, 286 (2), 288, 290, 292...................... (Sept.) 298 (2), 301 (2), 302, 311, 315, 317 (2), 320, 324 (2)................ (....... (Oct.), 332, 333 (3), 346, 347, 354, 361, 367 (2), 369....................... (Nov.), 378 (3), 382, 388, 390, 405 (2), 407-409, 411, 412...................... (Dec.), 423, 428, 431-434, 436, 440, 441, 443, 449, 450, 452 (2), 455 (2), 457 (2), 460, 462, 463....................... (Jan. 1650), 464, 466 -469, 473, 474, 476, 479, 486, 489,-492, 498, 500......................., alluded to, 111, 147, 247, 357................ names of, 96, 133, 138, 267, 268............... oath to be taken'by, 339................., offices for, 535................, orders of, 457................, orders or requests to, 39, 40, 51, 52, 55 (3), 58 (2), 64, 69, 74, 87, 113, 120, 125, 324, 518-520................., payments by, 330, 588................, payments to, 330, 574, 597................, reports from, 44, 48................, sittings of, 44.................. subjects referred to, 11 (4), 28 (3), 29, 33, 34 (3), 36, 44, 48, 50, 52, 62, 67, 69, 71, 82, 86, 98, 103, 106, 107, 121, 129, 161, 177, 205, 280 (2), 285, 287-319, 325, 352 (2), 353 (2), 367, 370, 375, 378, 382, 389, 395, 397, 404, 405, 419, 432, 458, 474................., s u m m o n e d b e f o r e C o u n c il o r Admiralty Committee, 32, 43, 47, 49................, warrants to, 76, 526-535, 537, 538, 540, 541, 543, 547-549, 551, 552 -555, 557-562, 564, 565, 568, 569. Navy Committee, 10, 17 (2), 25, 27, 34, 36 (2), 43, 46, 49, 58, 109, 112, 123, 124, 127, 152, 200, 238, 252, 254, 256, 282, 302, 328, 348 (2), 353, 395, 396, 400 (2), 405, 413, 431, 433, 457, 461, 464, 468, 475 (2), 482, 496, 497, 500. 664 GENERAL INDEX. Navy Committee-cont................. letters to, 20, 31, 53, 96, 104 (2), 105, 107, 110, 182, 227, 289, 298, 309, 311,'320, 332, 345, 372, 384................, members of, payment to 497................, orders of, 518-520................, orders to, 40, 64................, petitions to, 79, 249................ report from, 44................., secretary to, 3 6................, subjects referred to, 27, 30, 51, 76, 77, 106, 109, 131, 142, 220, 297, 305, 334, 381, 395, 405. Naylor, Gates, 132, 529. Neale, Christ., 451, 510 (2), 567 (2).......... F, ras., 523.........., prisoner, 483. Needham, Marchmont, 537.........., Marmion, 554..........., Peter, 69..........., M rs., p en sion to, 3 64. Needwood Forest, co. Stafford, 81. Neishfield or Nesfield, Capt. Wm., 59, 69, 407. Nephew, David, 440. Netherlands, see Holland. Nevil, Dr., 168. Nevill, Anth., 466, 561..........., Mr., 465. Neville, H., M.P., 373. Newbery, Capt. Rich., 201.............., letters to, 203, 211................, payment to, 586..........., T h o s., 1 1 0, 1 7 9. Newbury, Mr., warrant to, 554. Newbury, co. Berks., 489. Newcastle-on-Tyne, 25, 142, 205, 282, 316, 329, 357........., ammunition for, 110, 223.........., arms for, 533.........., army at, 214.........., coals at, charges on, 142, 148, 304, 306 (2)........... Earl of, see Cavendish..........., garrison at, 110, 142, 152..........., governor of, 306........, impositions at, 148..........., in h ab itan ts of, 2 51..........., m ayor of, letter to, 306........., " papers which passed at," book entitled, 167.........., pirates off, 264.........., ships of, to, or from, 160, 283, 519, 549........... s, hips built at, 205. " New Chains discovered," 56. Newcombe, Thos., printer, 296, 314, 316, 522, 523. Newdegate, Mr., 509. New draperies, 64. New England masts, 317........, ships to or from, 75, 487: New Forest, deer in, 460, 468..........., timber in and from, 106, 225, 418, 468, 531.........., woodward pf, 225. Newfoundland, fishing at, 128, 186, 202.......... plantations 31.........., ships to or from, 10, 16, 18, 19, 83, 128, 149, 186. Newgate (London), Dog Tavern in, 86.......... market, 523.......... prison, 245, 452................, keeper or governor of, 366, 489......................, warrants to, 542, 544 (2), 545 (3), 554, 568 (2)................., officers of, 455................, prisoners in,' 208 (2), 244, 283, 284, 291, 296, 314, 316, 347, 365, 370, 384, 400-402, 413, 417, 422, 438, 447, 455 (2), 466, 469, 489, 490, 510 (2), 542, 544 (2), 545 (4), 554, 559, 568 (2). Newham, Renald, 463. Newhaven, ships to or from, 161, 268, 553. Newland, ship of, 533. Newmarket Heath, 81. Newport, ordnance at, 294. Nicholas, Sir Edward, Secretary of State to Charles II., letters to, 198, 505................, notes, drafts, &c. of, 184, 325, 354, 356, 420, 508.........., Robt., serjeant-at-law, 121. Nicholls, Augustus, 35.........., Ames, 253..........., Mathias, 546.'.......... Capt., governor of Chepstow Castle, letter to, 54.........., Justice (? Nicholas, Rob.), letter to, 203.........., M r., 503. Nichols, Thos., sons of, 558. Nicholson, Thos., King's Advocate in Scotland, 213. Nicolls, Thos., prisoner, 208. Nieuport, ships of, 389, 437.........., ships to or from, 377, 412, 421, 440, 553. Nixon, Capt. Robt., 134, 261, 265, 312................,letters to, 147, 148, 157, 229, 262, 265, 280.................. warrants to, 547, 548. Noblemen or Peers, 2, 325. Noel, Jas., 383..........., Alderman Thos., 137, 396, 402, 404, 438, 571................., payment to, 595................, warrant to, 598..........., Thos., 571..........., Mr., 327, 330; 332. Norfolk, agent for raising money in, for Ireland 567..........., collections in, 148..........., commissioners in, 438 (2). GENERAL INDEX. 665 Norfolk-cont.........., committee of, 480................, letters to, 306, 346, 376..........., gaol of, prisoners in, 306, 480, 481.........., militia in, officers of, 521..........., places in, 65, 495.........., raising troops in, 351.........., raising seamen in, 518..........., residents in, 45........... sheriff of, 422..........., Vice-Admiral of, 203. Norman, Daniel, 154, 352..........., cooper, payment to, 583. Normington, Alex., 48, 204................, payments to, 579, 588. Norris, Capt. Thos., 459..........., Thos., purser, 529................, payments to, 585, 596, 597........., M r., 360, 387. Norroy King at Arms, see Ryley, Wm. North, the, see England, north of. North, Jno., letter of, 342................, letter to, 341..........., Thos., 435, 437. * North Sea, 23, 202..........., cQmmander-in-chief in, 493.........., defence of, 206, 282, 283.......... fishery, 23, 204, 205, 211, 263, 264, 519.........., pirates in, 206, 263, 283, 493.........., ships to or from, 205, 206, 211, 493. Northampton, 242, 453.........., arms in, 186, 563..........., church in, 450.......... gaol, keeper of, warrants to, 531, 559................, prisoners in, 531, 532, 556, 559.......... governor of, letter to, 231.........., mayor of, letter to, 186..........., storekeeper at, 500. Northamptonshire, assessments on, 242...........Committee, letter to, 242..........., justices of peace, &c. for, 124................, letter to, 367................, warrant to, 532..........., places in, 124, 367, 399........., prisoners in, 124, 126, 410..........., sedition in, 125.......... sheriff of, 124. North Channel, flats and shoals in, 317. Northern coasts, see England, coasts of, north.......... garrisons, see England, north of, garrisons in. North Foreland, 244, 260, 288. Northup, Hlen., 235. North Wales, see Wales, North. Norton, Roger, 523..........., Wm., payment to, 583. Norway, timber from, 186. Norwich Castle,' prisoners 'in, 201 (2), 263, 376,^480, 481................ keeper of, warrant to, 201.........., committee at, letters to, 263, 480........... resident in, 65. Norwood, Capt. Robert, 541..........., Capt., 381, 480................, t r o o p o f h o r s e o f, 7 7, 1 8 2, 2 1 0, 529................,....., quarters of, 381, 480................, warrant to, 529. Nott, Sir Thos., 290, 293.................. Lady, wife of, 290. Nottingham, 376, 417, 421, 422, 431..........., arms in, 546.......... Castle, governor of, letter to, 187......................, warrant to, 546. Nottinghamshire, 198........., persons in, 466. Nowell, John, letter to, 73. Nox, Mr., 425, 426. Noyers, M. des, French Secretary of State, 504. Nuncio, the Pope's, 115. Nutt, Rich., 440, 474, 497................, warrants to, 549, 556. 0. Oaths, power to administer, 216. Oatlands, 95.......... Park, timber in, 447, 453 (2), 558. Oats, see Corn. O'Brien, Henry,Earl of Inchiquin, 24,225, 441................ ships of, 64, 190, 192. O'Connelly, Lieut.-Col. Owen, 27, 42, 62, 74, 77, 82, 242, 261, 585..........,....... payments to, 572, 573, 582, 584................., pension to, 80. Odway, Art., 538. Officers, rewards to, see Army, Navy, and Fleet, officers of. Oil, 89, 380. Okey, Col., 353.................regiment of, 304, 305, 406, 407, 555................ warrant to, 568. Oldsworth, Michael, 365........... M, Mr., 31, 167, 238..........., Mrs., 529................, brothers of, 529. Olive, Mr., 444. Oliver, Geo., 130. O'Neale, Owen, Roe McArt, 263 (2), 264, 406. Orange, Princess of (Dowager, Amelia of Salms), 85. Ord, Scotland, resident at, 212. 666 GENERAL INDEX. Ord, Jno., 555, 566, 567. Ordnance, cannon or guns, 127, 294, 317, 376, 430, 431, 487, 490, 533..........., brass and iron, see Brass and iron ordnance.........., comptroller of, 186; see also Tomlins, Capt. Edw.........., ieutenant-general of, 171, 252 (2)............... warrant to, 526.........., master of, duties of, transferred to a Committee of the Council of State, 252.........., master gunner, 290.......... office, Tower, 144, 387, 597.......... officers, 58, 66, 134, 187, 229, 252, 297, 324, 339, 349, 387, 405, 448, 457, 472, 475, 487, 488, 492, 538, 569, 589, 595.............. letters to, 15, 69, 72, 110, 122, 211, 233, 237, 283, 326, 411, 468, 479................ orders to, 40, 208................., payment to, 586................, proof of gunpowder by, 457................, warrants to, 450, 526-530, 533 (2), 534, 536-549, 551, 552, 554, 556, 557, 559-569.......... on or for ships, 17, 82, 134, 298, 400, 472, 478, 479, 526-531, 533, 534, 536 -539, 542, 546, 548, 549, 552, 554, 557, 559-565, 567, 569, 595..........., re-casting of, 563, 598..........., removal of, 574 (2).......... stores, 105, 110, 118, 197, 211, 213, 234, 237, 252, 309, 470, 471, 562, 597................, clothes issued from, 309, 597................, officers of, 221, 471..........., s u r v e y o f, 5 2 7..........., surveyor of, warrant to, 532........, t r a n s f e r o f, 1 8 7, 1 9 1, 1 9 7, 4 5 0, 5 6 3. Ordnance committee, 294, 298, 301, 317, 382, 429, 448, 468................, orders of, 286, 405 (2)............., papers of, 267................,petition to, 387................, references to, 261, 303, 417,432, 449, 450, 474, 476, 491, 494, 497, 515................, report of, 317. Ordway, Art., payment of, 518..........., alias G unsm ith, M r., 272, 277. Orfordness, ships to or from, 296, 317, 333. Oriental language, 564. Orkney Isles, ships to or from, 165, 211. Ormond, Duke of, see Butler. Osborne, Jno., 397. Ostend, 300..........., g o v ern o r o f, 2 9 1........., pirates and pickeroons of or from, 260, 278, 288, 290, 291.........., ships to or from, 104, 148, 262, 323, 349, 547, 553, 560.........., ships of, 389, 562.........., soldiers from, 104..........., trav ellers to, 3 57, 53 1. Ostenhanger House, 263, 265. Oswestry, 444. Otway, Capt., 273 (2), 279.............., payments to, 276, 279, 585, 598. Overton, Hen., 121, 299.........., Rich., 57 (2), 58, 59, 527, 528, 540, 552.........., Col. Robt., governor of Hull, 160, 178, 264 (2), 278, 291, 574, 576................, letters to, 236, 312................, warrant to, 536. Owen, Sir Hugh, 208.........., Sir Jno., 1.........., John, chaplain to the Irish army, annuity to, 177, 233................, payment to, 589.......... O., petition of, 65..........., Mr., of Dublin, 506. Owens, Major, 580. Oxford (town), 304, 405, 450, 472..........., ammunition, &c. for, 561..........., Charles I. at, 198, 238..........., defence of, 232.........., designs against, 248.......... designs at, on behalf of Charles II., 303 -305, 320........... gaoler in, 431 (2)..........., garrison of, 175, 230, 232, 234, 254..........., governor of, see Kelsey, Col..........., ordnance in, 563.........., Prerogative Court at, 238.........., prison and prisoners at, 248, 251,254, 431.........., residents in, 422, 524, 525.........., travellers to or from, 168, 431, 446.........., troops in or to, 59, 60, 228, 234, 304, 305, 318, 461, 462. Oxford University, 339................., committee for, 339................., heads of houses, fellows, graduates, and officers in, 240................, printers to, 344................, Vice-Chancellor of, letter to, 344. Oxfordshire, 422.........., committee in, 309................, letter to, 337................., payment to, 588......., delinquents in, 58.........., malignants or mutineers in, 59, 60, 337, 341........., militia in, commissioners for, 510, 515.........., place in, 537.........., residents in, 337, 411, 559.........., sequestrations in, charges on, 273, 461..........., sequestrators in, 309.........., sheriff of, 431..........., troops in, 273, 309, 440. GENERAL iNDEX. 667 Oyer and terminer, 431..........., commissions of, 341, 369, 431, 472. Oyster fishing, 409, 414 (2), 436, 441, 442 (2), 448, 551; see also Fishing................, committee on, 384. P. Pacie, Mr., 495. Packet boats, 109, 113, 147, 212, 233, 321, 430, 517, 518, 531. Padstow, customs' officers at, warrant to, 555. Page, Ann, 185..........., John, 532, 562..........., Sir Rich., 250.......... Thos., 476, 479, 490, 507........... Thos., of Southwark, warrant to, 553. Paget, Dr., 460, 506. Pain, Mr., 77. Paine, Jno., 292.........., Nath., see Payne......... R ic h., 5 1 8. Palatine Elector (Charles Louis), 31, 37, 85 (2), 93, 115.......... Prince Edward, 85.......... Prince Maurice, letter to, 85.................... servant of, 305, 308.......... Prince Rupert, see Rupert.......... Princess Sophia, letters of, 85 (2). Palmer, Andrew, warrant to, 550..........., R obt., 496. Palmes, Capt., 80. Pamphleteers, 139. Paper Office, Whitehall, see State Papers. Papists,.41, 86, 132, 169, 365, 418, 445; see also Recusants.........., lands, &c. of, 364, 371, 380, 432.........., rents of, 486. Parde,.Win., 562. Pardon, general, 199............., alluded to, 18. Paris, 184, 455..........., letters dated from, 504 (3)..........., persons in, 184, 388, 504..........., places in, 184, 504..........., Scots' College in, 517. Parishes, taxing of, 406. Parker, Hen., secretary to the Merchant Adventurers at Hamburg, 185...............,letter to, 34.........., Hen., 158.........., Jas., 367, 368..........., Rob., 544.........., Wm., 477. Parker-cont.........., recorder of Gravesend, 92.........., secretary to the army in Ireland, 364..........., Mr., 185, 238, 385. Parkhead, co. Lancaster, 65. Parks, see Charles I., parks of. Parliament or the House, 9, 21, 35, 52, 56,72, 79, 81, 83, 93, 100, 109, 111, 117, 123, 133, 135, 150, 155, 156, 163-165, 168 -170 (2), 181, 188, 200, 204, 216, 217, 224, 228, 240, 255, 269, 270, 273, 275 (2), 298, 302, 310 (2), 316, 326, 336, 346 (2), 349, 352, 356, 358, 387, 390 (2), 394, 396, 403, 419, 427, 432, 436, 438,:440,441,444, 459, 462, 464,466, 469,'471, 472, 477 (2), 493, 494, 499 (2), 504, 505 (2), 512, 513; also casual notices of passim; see also Government, the.......... Acts of, 6, 13, 17, 25, 74, 75, 177.........., Acts or Bills of, alluded to (Feb. 1649), 2,:11, 15, 17, 18 (2), 19, 20...................... ( M a r c h ), 2 7, 2 9, 3 1, 3 6, 50, 60, 65...................... ( A p r i l ), 7 3, 8 1 - 8 3, 8 6, 108 (2), 109, 112.............. (May), 121, 123, 124, 131, 134, 135, 137, 142, 153, 161-163, 165 (2), 167................,....... (June), 172,173,175,178, 188, 199, 206 (2), 208 (2), 216..,.......,...... (July), 217, 227 (2), 242, 250, 251..........,............ (Aug.) 259, 260, 263 (2), 264, 266, 267, 271, 277, 284, 285, 287 -289, 291,293 (3)...............,. (Sept.), 297, 300 (2), 309, 10, 314, 315 (2), 316 (3), 318 (2), 323, 324..........,............ (Oct.), 328, 336, 337,339, 340, 342-344, 346, 347, 353, 356, 360, 362 (2), 365..........,............. ( N o v. ), 3 8 3, 3 8 6 ( 3 ), 3 8 9, 391 (2), 392, 394, 396, 413, 415....................... (Dec.), 417, 419, 429,438 (4), 440, 442, 451, 452, 453, 456, 457, 461....................... (Jan. 1650), 465 (2), 467, 469 (2), 474, 475, 477 (2), 478, 481 (2), 484, 488-490, 494, 496..........,............(Feb.), 502, 505, 507-510, 512, 514, 524-526, 528, 534, 539, 544, 563, 568.........., adherence or obedience to, 27 (2), 53, 477, 478.........., adjournment of, 180, 185, 200, 221........... affairs of, 357........... affection to, 8, 142, 199, 256, 398, 425, 477........., ambassadors or agents from, 101, 104, 330........., attendance in, 473.........., authority of, 117.........., books of, 282. 668 GENERAL INDEX. Parliament-cont.......cause, 68.........., clerk of, see Scobell, Hen.........., commissions by, 315 (2), 484.........., committees of, 1, 10, 103, 170,481, 485, 486.........., debates in, 9.........., debts of, 262.........., declarations of, 146, 289, 322..........,......, alluded to, 57, 67, 337, 461................, printing and dispersing of, 327 (2), 330, 333.........., defence of, 37, 231, 304, 309........... designs or speeches against, or opposition to, 42, 84, 168, 199, 296, '348, 530, 535, 536, 546, 551, 556.........., disaffection to, 175, 199, 303, 398, 483.........., dissolution of, 4.........., enemies to, 23, 75, 84, 111, 133, 365, 401, 418, 426, 452, 458, 461, 507, 508; see also Government, enemies to.........., friends of, 443, 447.......... forces, see Army.......... future, committee for settlement of, 199.........., gifts of, 397.........., guards of, 37, 231, 262 (3), 272, 334, 336, 507, 544; see also Guards, and Westminster, guards in..........,......, advances for, 336................., captains and officers of, &c., 42, 262.......... House, 168, 489................, hangings in, 296.........., i n s t r u c t i o n s b y, 3 4 7.........., letters o f, allu d ed to, 15 3, ' 15 5 (2 ), 183, 216, 244, 261, 488, 494.........., letters to, alluded to, 145, 147, 217, 224, 237, 276.........., loans to, 333.........., mace for, 221.........., members of, 157, 162, 163, 168, 174, 175, 219, 262, 282, 443, 497, 501, 505, 527, 553..........,......, banquet given to, 174................., designs against, 137................ engagement to be signed by, 336................ libelling of, 427 (2).........'.,......, protection of, 262.........., ministers for, 191, 356.........., money of, 518........., moneys lent to, 519.......... orders in (Feb. 1649), 4 (2), 5, 6, 8, 9 (2), 10 (4), 13, 19 (4), 24, 25, 29 (2), 31, 65................. (March), 33, 39 (6), 41, 42 (4), 45, 46, 51, 55 (3), 57 (3), 62 (4)................. (April), 70, 72, 77, 80, 85 (2), 96, 99, 101, 106, 107 (2), 108 (2), 117................. (May), 122, 124, 126 (3), 129, 130, 134, 137, 142 (3), 145, 151-153, 157, 158 (2). Parliament, orders in-cont................. (June), 169, 170 (2), 172, 173 (6), 175, 179, 180 (7), 181, 182, 184 (4), 188, 198, 200, 215, 216 (2), 217, 219.,............... (July), 225-227, 230, 232-234, 238 (2), 241-243, 251 (2), 254, 258................. (Aug.), 261 (2), 267, 269, 271, 276 (3), 289 (3), 295 (2)................. (Sept.), 299, 304 (4), 309, 310, 313, 318 (2), 321, 322................. (Oct.), 326 (5), 330, 331 (2), 334, 336 (3), 338, 339, 346-348, 357 (2), 361 (4), 363-365, 369 (3),371 (4)................. (Nov.), 373 (4), 379, 389 (4), 390, 395, 396, 410, 412................ (Dec.) 423, 425, 432, 433, 435, 447 (2).........,...... (Jan. 1650), 464, 473 (5), 476, (3),481, 494 (2),496 (2), 497 (4),498................. (Feb.), 500, 502, 505, 508 (3).., orders and ordinances of, alluded to, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 (2), 9, 21, 22, 25, 26, 32, 36, 40, 45, 57, 60, 63, 73, 76 (2), 80, 83, 118, 119,126-130, 132, 139,141, 143, 145, 154, 165, 170, 173, 189-200, 205, 214, 218, 228, 229, 239, 248, 279, 284, 288 (2), 289, 302, 305, 306, 314, 319, 321, 327, 328, 330, 336, 340, 346, 349, 351 (2), 357, 363, 372, 376, 377, 381, 384, 390, 391, 396, 397, 400, 403, 418, 433, 443, 451, 453, 461, 462, 465 (2), 466, 471, 475, 481, 483, 486, 487, 493, 503, 505, 506, 509, 513, 514, 518, 520, 526, 530, 545, 559, 573, 580, 582, 585, 586, 595, 596, 599.........., pension granted by, 80.........., petitions to, alluded to, 53, 218.........., ports in obedience to, 524.........., power of, 305.........., recess of, 213........., representation to, 288.........., resentment of, 153.........., resolutions of, 146, 180 (2), 263, 280, 312 (2), 328, 340, 391.........., rights and privileges of, 2, 3, 7.......... roll, 398.........., safety or security of, 53, 134, 137, 139 (2), 172, 234, 296, 491, 502, 507, 514........... security offered by, 252.........., serjeant-at-arms of, 42, 45.........., servants of, 444..........,service to, 185, 212, 217, 282, 334, 458.......... ships, 110, 477, 484; see also Ships, Navy, and Fleet................, commanders of, warrant to, 558.......... speaker of, see Lenthall, Winm.........., speech in, 167.........., style or title of 497 (2).........., subjects referred or reported to, by the Council of State, (Feb. 1649), 8, 9 (2), 11, 18-22, 25, 29. GENERAL INDEX. 669 Parliament, subjects referred or reported tocont................. (March), 36, 37 (2), 47, 52 (2), 57 (2), 58 (2), 60, 62, 63 (3). -............... (April), 66, 72, 73 (2), 76, 77 (2), 82, 93 (2), 100 (3), 103, 106, 109 (2), 112 (2)............. (May), 118 (2), 121, 123, 126 (2), 127, 130, 133 (2), 135, 137 (2), 138, 142-144, 146, 151 (3), 153, 155, 158, 159, 161, 162, 165............. (June), 170 (2), 174, 175, 177, 178, 183, 198-201, 205, 207-209, 213 (2), 215................. (July), 217 (2), 219 (2), 220, 225-230, 233, 238, 239, 248, 255, 257................ (Aug.), 263 (3), 264, 267 (2), 268, 273-275, 277 (2), 278, 282 (2), 284, 286, 287 (2), 289, 291 (3), 294 (4)................ (Sept.), 300, 304 (2), 307, 312, 316 (2), 317-321, 323............ (Oct.), 329, 331, 333, 341 (2), 343, 346, 358, 365, 3681 370, 371, 374.......... (Nov.), 374 (2), 376, 380, 381, 384, 390, 392, 394 (2), 397, 399, 402, 404, 406 (2), 408 (2), 411, 413 (3)................ (Dec.), 417, 421, 422 (3), 429, 430, 438 (3), 439, 447-449, 452 (2), 453, 456 (4), 460 (2), 461 (3), 462................ (Jan. 1650), 464, 465 (2), 467, 469-473, 476, 477, 479, 480, 483, 488, 489, 493, 494, 496-499............ (Feb.) 503, 506-509, 511, 514 (2), 515, 567........... thanks of, 249.........., transactions in, 390........... vindication of, 322.........., votes of, alluded to, 177, 279, 309, 313, 391, 402 (2), 434, 573.........., war against, 47, 188. Parricides, 184. Parsons or Persons, Sir Win., 53, 131, 132 (2), 142, 177, 200, 372, 584. Partridge, John, warrant to, 553.........., Nath., 274, 287, 301. Passes, or safe-conducts, 48, 49, 81, 106, 112, 121, 122, 151, 183, 185, 322, 325, 366, 401, 526-539, 541-544, 546, 547, 551 -554, 556, 557, 559, 564, 567 (2)...........,clerk of, 321........... forging of, 215. Paterson, (titular) Bishop of Glasgow, 517. Pau, M., 14. Paulet, John, Marquis of Winchester, 63..........., Sir John, commission to, 355................, instructions for, 354. Payler, Mr., 154. Payne or Paine, Nath., 274, 279, 287, 301. Paynell, Robt., letter to, 176. Peace, preservation of, committee for, 261................, instructions for, 418. Peacock, Capt. 'Jas., commander-in-chief of northern squadron, 69, 71, 75, 124, 126, 129, 160, 164, 179, 203, 204, 208, 223 (2), 226, 240, 241, 249 (2), 250, 268, 280, 283, 285, 298, 407, 411, 433 (2), 493, 540, 555................, certificate by, 152.............., letter of, 152..................,letters to, 125, 165, 175, 222, 287, 311, 338................, warrants to, 549, 561. Pearls, 532. Pearson, Jos., 558. Pease, Jas., 436. Pedmarsh, resident at, 499. Peers, House of, see Lords. Peirce, Capt. Jno., see Pierce.........., Marg., 419. Pelsor, Jas., 69. Pembridge, Jno., payment to, 579. Pembroke and/ Montgomery, Earl of, see Herbert, Phil. Pembroke Castle, 227.......... Hall, Cambridge, 565. Pembroke, Art., 528. Pembrokeshire, committee of, letter to, 181..........., magazine at, 71................, victuals for, 167..........., sequestration fines in, 13..........., s h i p s a t, p r o v i s i o n o f m a s t s f o r, 5 4. Pendennis Castle, guns at, 66, 69.........., fortifications at, 106................ timber for, 224, 531.......... garrison, timber for, 470.........., prisoners in, 216, 478. Pender, Jas., 258. Penington, Joseph, 496. Penn, Capt., 81, 82, 104, 105, 106, 109. Pennington, Alderman Isaac, member of the Council of State, 6, 151, 167, 189, 205, 229, 239 (2), 289, 291, 297, 329, 331, 453, 456, 460, 465, 495, 496, 507, 512................ knighting of, 175................., placed on committees, 14 (2), 34, 48, 86, 145, 177, 260, 297,343, 373, 383, 430, 451, 470, 509........... Sir John, 256, 257..........., Mr., 239. Pennoyer or Piennoyer, Winm., 97, 175, 317, 364, 456 (2), 559, 567................. letter to, 306................, payments to, 597, 598. Penny, Jno., payment to, 599................ survey by, 399. Penrose or Penros, Capt. Francis, 40, 259, 260, 295................. letters to, 259, 321................., warrant to, 547..........., Capt. John, 521. Penruddock, Edw., prisoner in Tower, 431, 455, 481, 562.,,,. *..,,, servant to, 500. 670 GENERA Penruddock, Geo., 481. Percy, Algernon, Earl of Northumberland, 191, 256, 257, 285, 290, 428 (2)................, letter of, alluded to, 76,.............., letters to, 279, 286..........., M r., 8 5, 1 7 5. Perkins, Rich., 492 (2), 495..........., T h o m a s, 5 3 8.........., Mr., 49. Perrott, alias White, Geo., 564, 566. Perry Park, timber in, 399. Perryn, Jno., 404. Persons, Sir Wm., see Parsons. Perth, lands in, 266.........., committee of war for, reference to, 266. Peru, coin of, 456, 463. Petchet, Robt., certificate by, 427. Peterborough, Earl of, see Mordaunt, Hen. Peter House Prison (London), 422..........., keeper of, 189, 314, 376, 531..........,..., warrants to; 529, 534, 536, 538, 544, 547, 550 (2), 559, 561.........., prisoners in, 118, 133, 141, 155, 162, 177, 189, 307, 314, 336, 384, 510, 522, 529, 531, 533, 534, 538, 547, 550, 559, 561................, escaped from, 544. Peters, Hugh, 130................, letter to, 132..........., M r., 43, 59, 243, 245, 390, 402, 432................. regiment of, 349..........., Mr. (proposed consul for Andalusia), 449, 466, 468. Petitions, none received unless signed, 70, 387. Pett, Christopher, ship builder, 82, 176, 181, 397, 472..........., Peter, senior, 57, 82, 171, 176, 181, 397, 411, 431, 467, 472, 473, 537, 548................, letters of, 96, 409................, letters to, 226, 400.................. notes by, 342, 449................, petitions of, alluded to, 398, 404..........., P ete r, ju n., 3 2 4.........., Phineas, 528. Petty, Wm., 288. Petty exemptions, treasurer for, 285. Phaire, Lieut.-Col., 131, 576................, regiment of, 127, 532................, warrants to, 532, 538. Phelips, Fras., auditor, certificate by, 489. Phelippes, Col. Robt., commission for, 355.........., instructions for, 354. Phesant, Peter, Judge of Common-Pleas, letter to, 197. Phillips, Geo., letter to, 244..............., paym ents to, 578 (2)..........., Griffantius, 464..........., Capt. Isaac, 428, 443, 494, 497, 501. Phip, Geo., 63.............. LL INDEX..... Phipps, Commissary, 551, 566.........., payment to, 579. Physic, study of, 565. Physicians, 313, 460, 506, 508. Pickering, Sir Gilbert, member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 19, 235, 242, 267, 303, 309, 472, 480, 489, 503, 506, 512..........., placed on committees, 14, 22, 25, 36, 56, 63, 158, 208, 221, 243 (2), 252, 259, 275 (2), 276, 284, 438 (2), 441, 473, 477.........., James, 500.........., Jane, see Puckering. Pickeroons, see Pirates and Ships. Pictures, 17, 167, 526.......... belonging to Charles I., 10, 70, 170, 386, 394. Piennoyer, Wmin,, see Pennoyer. Pierce or Peirce, Capt. John, 25, 367 (2)................, letter to, 200..........,....... warrants to, 526, 539, 548, 556............ Mr., 507. Piers, Capt. Edw., 234. Piggott, Lieut.-Col. Wm., 112, 121, 572................., Anne, wife of, pass-for,.537. Pight, Rich., clerk of the coining irons, 135, 144, 544................, order to, 294................., warrant to, 544. Pike, Cornet, see Pinke........., Wm., pass for, 544. Pikes, 207..........., price of, 136, 206. Pinchon, Major, regiment of, 535. Pindar, Stephen, 538, 539. Pinkcomb, Thos., 487 (2). Pinke or Pike, Cornet, 75, 83. Pinkham, Thos., 248. Piracies, 53, 55, 94, 200, 263, 264, 305, 407, 425, 480, 566. Pirates, 77, 108, 110, 112, 119, 120, 124, 148, 160, 161, 165, 179, 185, 202 (2), 206, 207, 222, 225, 232, 262, 271, 283, 287, 288, 290, 297, 305, 321, 326, 373, 378 -380, 382 (2), 390, 393 (3), 405, 456, 493, 536, 538, 554; see also Dunkirk and Ostend, pirates on, and Sea rovers.........., captures by, 165, 278, 290, 291, 381.......... on the Irish coast, see Irish Coast........... on the North coast, 165.........., proceedings against, 123, 166, 171 201, 206, 207, 262, 483. Pirott, Mr., pass for, 559. Pitson, Major or Capt., 243, 491. Pitt, Jno., payment to, 583.......... or Pitts, Wm., 388, 397. Pittocke, Rich., 74. Pix, see Mint, pix in. Pixley, Jno., 428 (2). Plaise, John, 528. Plantations, English, abroad, 6, 31, 140, 204, 213, 245, 513. -GENERAL INDEX. ~... 671 Plantations, English, abroad-cont..........,...... governors of, 340.............,, officers, &c. of, 340................. prisoners sent to, 95. Plate, 30, 114, 167, 179, 318, 329, 535, 551. Platers, Sir Wm., 203. Playford, Jno., 555..........., Capt., 70..............., warrant to, 528. Pleasance, Foster, pass for, 531. * Pley, Jno., merchant, 501. Plummer, Capt., 555. Plundered ministers, see Ministers, plundered. Plunkett, Capt., 24, 382. Pluscarden, Laird of, 212. Plymouth, 10, 53, 71, 76, 123, 151, 159, 175, 238, 254, 255, 297, 357, 382, 405, 424..........., collectors for prize goods at, warrants to, 532, 555 (2).........., committee for, 77.........., corn at, 70.........., customs' officers at, 151................, letter to, 16.........., designs against, 263, 264.........., forces at, 73, 255........... fortifications at, demolishing of, 73................. money for repair of, 574.........., garrison of, 47, 52, 73................., money for, 57, 117, 573........., governor of, 57 (2)................, letter to, 264.........., magazine at, 71.........., mayor of, 38, 52, 113, 129, 379................. letters to, 37, 78.......... money for, 127, 128, 139, 173.........., pressing men at, 16.........., prisoners at, 57, 78, 113, 159, 162..........., residents at, 272..........., ships at, 36, 37, 38, 40, 54, 71, 96,101, 104, 124, 133, 175, 287, 315, 379, 460, 463 (3), 554.........., ships to or from, 104, 259, 260, 442, 463, 558 (2)..........., victualler at, see Goodyear, Mr.........., victualling at, 72, 96, 167, 173, 276, 419............, money for, 177. Plymouth Sound, 146................, letter dated from, 138................, ships in, 126. Pocock, Mr., 258. Poissons, Jno., note by, 1. Poland or Polonia, King of, Sigismund, 168. Poland, 85. Polin, Mich., 450, 498............, father of, 498. Poll money or tax, 197. Polland, Ralph, junior, 535. Pomerland, 169. Pontefract, 78.......... Castle, 53, 264................, governor of, 244................, prisoners in, 78, 153. Pooke, Jonathan, 69. Poole, 432........... m a y o r a n d a l d e r m e n o f, p e t i t i o n o f, alluded to, 63.........., militia for, 495.........., persons at, 137, 314, 352.........., prisoners from, 327.........., ships of, 545, 555. Poole, Geo., 524, 549. Poolsted, Mr., 91. Poor, the, work and provision for, 146, 402, 431, 488.............., committee for, 477. Pope, the, or bishop of Rome, 169.......... nuncio of, 115. Popham, Col. Alex., member of the Council of State, 6, 106, 200, 512, 521..........,... placed on committees, 17, 383, 399, 410..........., C o l. E d w., c o m m a n d e r a t s e a, 1 7, 2 0 (2), 23 (2), 25, 26 (2), 39, 79, 96, 118, 119, 122-124 (2), 126, 173 (2), 175, 178, 185, 205, 207-209, 227, 236, 240, 246, 263, 276, 283, 300, 307, 313, 315, 332-334, 347, 348 (2), 361, 370, 373, 375, 378, 384, 387, 388, 395, 400, 412, 417, 421, 423, 424, 429, 432, 433, 441, 452, 460, 463, 465, 479, 482, 491, 511, 540, 542 (2), 558; see also Fleet, commissioners of................, instructions by, 390............., letters of, 179, 182, 187, 193, 200, 203, 204, 211 (3), 212, 219, 223, 224 (2), 234, 241, 248, 273, 276, 280, 281, 295, 298, 367, 382, 889, 390, 393 (3), 431,449, 457, 467, 468................ letters to, 119, 124, 236, 243, 247, 253, 256, 278, 282, 290 (2), 306, 307, 311, 319, 330, 353, 357, 361, 366, 375, 377, 380, 405, 420................, orders of, 395, 398................ proposals by, 40, 173 (2)................, references to, 285,294..............., warrants by,211, 214, 215, 276, 526, 531, 538, 539, 541, 543, 548, 553 -558, 560-565, 568................ warrant to, 539. Popish religion, 168.......... priests, see Priests. Porpoises, 380. Porter, Capt. Sam., gratuity to, 336, 590..........., Thos., certificate by, 427.........., Mr., 76, 77, 503.......... (witness), 24. Portland, 252, 418, 593.......... Castle, 240, 279................, designs against, 211, 592..........., fortifications at, 581........, garrison of, 405, 418. 672 GENERAL INDEX. Portland, garrison of-cont...........,, provisions for, 140, 213, 418 (2).........., governor of, see Sexby, Capt. Portsea Bridge, establishment for, 169. Portsmouth, 212, 248, 357, 382.........., ammunition, &c. to and from, 110, 377, 564, 565........... carrier of, 569.......... dockyard, 230, 333................, clerk of the Check at, 533..........., establishm ent for, 165, 169.........., fortifications at, money for, 169, 178, 488, 566.......... garrison, 147, 158, 362, 450........... governor of, 147, 362 (2), 420, 488, 566; see also Whetham, Nath................, letters to, 187, 371, 377, 420................, warrants to, 531, 566, 567.......... Harbour, 296..............., letters dated from, 25, 420.........., magazine at, 71..........., m ariners at or sent to, 273, 478.........., minister for seamen at, 557..........., m on ey sen t to, 4 20..........., offi cers at, 38, 138, 248, 408, 467, 477, 479..........., prisoner at, 171.......... ships at, 19, 38, 161, 200, 224, 283, 302, 367, 371, 378, 379, 388, 408, 423, 467, 479, 482, 547, 562, 564..........., ships built at, 82, 176, 181, 230.........., ships victualled at, 44, 188, 200, 211, 223, 276, 283,463.........., ships to or from, 58, 105, 122, 138, 188, 200, 224 (3), 283, 308, 333, 377 -379, 383, 384, 404 (3), 463 (2), 479, 494, 532, 547, 554, 555, 560, 562 (3).........., storekeepers at, 97, 179, 500, 549.........., travellers to or from, 38, 224, 308, 425, 569.........., victualler at, Holt, John, 41, 48, 223, 248, 518, 519........., victuals, &c. for, 167, 296. Portugal, King of (John IV.), 4~4. Portugal, 356. s.........., agents to e sent t 46, 48, 48, 41,, (2) 4 (2), 49, 497, 49, 49, 504, 58, 5t4, 5/9, 59V8........... ambassador of, 5s8..........., coast of, ships on, 494.........., merchants trading to, 481..........., treaty with, 4f4. Postal service, committee on, 59. Postmasters, 112, 309, 324, 506, 542. Postmen, 399, 439, 453; see also Ranger, Edw. Post barks, 325.......... Office or House, 72, 535, 541.......... sta g e s, 1 3, 14 7, 5 2 6.............., committee on, 401.......... warrants, 526. Posts, 56, 205, 381, 395, 434, 439, 503, 506, 533. Potley, Col. Christ., 529. Pott, Nath., 448. Potter, Col., 208................, warrant to, 540. Povey, Sir Edw., 579................, payment to, 584. Powder, see Gunpowder. Powell, Hugh, 482................, letter to, 348..........,....., warrant to, 549.........., Jas., victualler at Bristol, 77, 131, 217, 224, 238, 251, 394, 403 (2), 407, 411, 433, 449, 452, 454, 460, 557, 558................ letters to, 210, 219, 223, 226, 260................, payments to, 594 (2), 595.........., Robt., 331. Powick, Jno., 398. Poyer, Col., 329. Prat, Ralph, 104................, J., wife of, 104................, sons of, 104. Preachers, see Ministers. Prerogative Court, registrar of, 238. Presbyterians, 85, 325, 505. President, Lord, see Bradshaw, John. Press, the, regulation of, 199, 328. Preston, 385..........., battle of, soldiers wounded at, 297.........., church at, lead of, used for bullets, 385........, resident at, 70.7 Preston, Capt. Isaac, 495, 521. Prests, auditors of, 440. Prevost, Robert de, 190. Price, Col. Hugh, letter to, 189................. warrant to, 536..........., John, 353, 401..........., Capt. Rich., letter to, 189............., warrant to, 536. Pride, Col. Thos., 131, 135, 295, 296, 349. 351, 360, 380, 381, 406, 466, 542, 563................, allowances to, 363, 588-591................, regiment of, 248, 290, 296, 356, 501, 581................ warrants to, 540, 545, 546, 551. Prideaux, Edm., see Attorney General..........., Mr., 13, 19, 57, 76, 147. Priests, 283, 331, 369, 388 (2), 426, 437, 454, 511, 548 (2), 558 (2), 560, 561. Prince, Thomas, 57 (2), 58, 59, 121,299, 527, 528, 540, 552. Prince, the, see Charles II. Princes, 115, 116, 494; see also Foreign Princes.........., titles of, 115. Pringle, Jno., 412. Printed documents, 74, 75, 363. GENERAL INDEX. 673 Printing, regulation of, 386................, Act for, 524, 525, 552, 553.......... presses, 449, 500, 522-524, 568. Prior, Mr., 165 (3), 534. Prisoners of war, taken at sea, &c., casual notices of passim................ abroad, 82, 127................, Act for punishment of, 287................, allowances for, 113, 481..............., collection for redemption of, 154................, disposal of, 129................,exchange of, 118, 127, 128, 129, 142, 143, 159, 162, 182, 219, 228, 247, 253, 255, 294 (2), 299, 305y 306 (2), 318, 366, 370, 371, 372, 375, 384, 499, 545, 551, 558................, money for, 151, 255, 346................, poor, Bill for, 199..........,, transportation of, 95, 97................., wives of, petition of, 123. Prisons, committee on, 154.........., keepers of, warrants to, 533.........., returns from, 533. Prize goods, 32, 35, 36, 40 (2), 41, 43, 56, 61, 62, 65, 70, 71, 72, 74, 75 (2), 83, 84 (2), 86,,87, 107-110, 113, 123, 134, 139, 142, 145, 151 (2), 159, 171, 177, 192, 204, 212, 249, 250, 251, 259, 293, 397, 400, 469, 477, 509, 529, 530................, charges on, 151, 214, 516, 572, 573, 575, 588................, collectors of, 8, 40, 51, 75 (2), 84 (2), 86, 112, 119, 125, 134,'151 (2), 172, 177, 190, 273, 280, 310, 332, 368, 375, 400 (2), 409, 441, 450, 469, 476, 478; see also Hill, John; Smith, Thos.; and Sparrow, John...................., letters to, 69, 124, 132, 147, 151, 164, 171, 190, 192, 204, 212, 250, 274, 479......................, orders to, 86, 314, 419......................,references to, 108,272,365, 397, 507......................., warrants to, 214, 529, 530, 532, 538, 541, 546, 555 (2), 557, 572, 573, 575, 588, 592, 593................. commissioners for, 32, 35, 36, 40, 56, 259......................, receipts from, 151, 187, 190, 192......................., warrant to, 529................, treasurers for, 32, 36, 571......... office, Threadneedle Street, letter dated from, 30. '......... ships or prizes, 35, 37, 38, 40, 45, 47, 55, 56, 62, 64, 65, 71, 75 (2), 80, 84 (2), 87, 97, 100, 101, 103, 107, 108, 110, 112, 119, (2), 123-125, 127, 129, 132, 134, 139, 142, 145-147, 150, 164, 171, 172, 177, 188, 190, 192, 193, 197, 201, 203, 204, 208, 223, 234, 235, 249 -251, 259, 269, 272, 278, 287, 289, 310 (2), 314, 324, 332, 333, 366 (2), 389, 409, 435, 437, 471, 476, 477, 479, 498, 35077. Prize ships or prizes-cont. 500, 529, 530 (2), 538-540, 553, 555, 557, 572, 573, 589; see also the Elizabeth, and Ships, capture of................., Acts of Parliament relating to, 123................, appraisement of, 519.................. tenths of, 214,368...............,......, payments out of, 368, 400, 592. Protections, form of, 436..........., alluded to, 514. Protestant cantons, 116.......... cause, 132.......... church, 380. Protestants, 132. Providence, Isle of, 72. Provisions, dearness of, 121. Provost Marshal, 398, 557, 578. Pruslow, Elizabeth, 523. Prynne, Mr., 345. Public, the, cause of, 480.......... charge, state of, 346.......... credit, 233.......... debts, 486.......... faith bills, 489................, money lent or taken on, 8, 21, 329.......... houses, committee for, 228.......... revenue, see Revenue. Puckering or Pickering, Mrs. Jane, 342, 352, 377, 432. Puleston, Justice, letter to, 335. Pullen or Pulleyne, Chas., 208, 247, 253, 326, 538. Pulpit, Bill for restraining sedition in, 199. Purcell, Mr., 517. Purefoy, Col. Wm., member of the Council of State, 6, 295 (2), 303, 304, 333, 369, 402, 422, 444, 445, 455, 456, 471, 491, 502, 512................., letter to, 334.........,....., placed on committees, 135, 140 (2), 145, 148 (2), 154 (2), 159 (2), 176, 178, 183, 185, 188, 197, 200 (2), 219, 221 (2), 224, 227, 252, 279, 284, 297, 302, 307, 345, 362, 365 (2), 368,385, 399, 401 (2), 429,430,441, 442, 469, 470, 476, 482, 490, 502, 508, 511, 514................ reference to, 165. Pury, Capt. Thos., 443..........., Thos., junior, M.P., 443.......... or Purie, Mr., 8, 50, 215, 467, 514. Pyle, Rich., 325. Pymme, Mr., 322. Pyne, Col. John, 421, 440, 521................, letter to, 256. UY 674 GENERAI Q. Quartermasters-General, 15, 240..........., w a n t o f, 3 8 8. Queen, the, see Henrietta Maria. Quinborough Castle, 263, 265.........., mayor of, reference to, 167. R. Rabbeshaw or Rabysha, Capt. Wm., 369................, payment to, 592. Radcliffe, Thos., 523. Radnorshire, sequestration fines in, 13. Rae, Laird (Scotland), 212, 213. Railton, Mr., 410. Rainborow, Mrs., 474. Rainesford, Col., 455. Ramsgate, fishermen of, 285. Rand, Andrew, 27. Randall, Mr., 208. Randolph, John, clerk of the papers at Whitehall, 544................., payment to, 590................ pension of, 233..........., M r., p r is o n e r, 1 7 7. Ranelagh, Viscount (Arthur Jones), 144. Ranger, Edw. (postman), 399, 404, 439 (2). Ranken, John, petition of, 258. Ratcliffe, Eliz., 400 (2).........., Kate, 500, 568. Ratzevil, Prince, 85. Ravis, Dr. Christian, pass for, 564. Rawlins, Robt., 457................., letter of, 170................, letter to, 170. Raworth, Fras., 413. Raymond, Lieut.-Col., 118 (3), 239, 542................ regiment of, 118, 229, 248. Raynor, Benjamin, 480. Read, Lieut.-Col., 137 (2)..........., M r., 4 2 5, 4 2 6. Reading, 397, 548.......... cloth, 343.......... gaol, prisoners in, 490..........., t im b e r a t, 5 4 8. Realm, the, see England. Rebellion, see Ireland and Scotland, rebellion in, and Government, insurrections, &c. against......... (against Charles II.), 415, 416. L INDEX. Rebels (King's party), 20, 38, 50, 87, 97, 184, 289, 419, 483................, agent of, 183, 184.......... (Parliament party), 282, 325, 355, 415. Rectories, 358, 359. Reculver, ship cast away at, 435. Recusants, 365, 368; see also Papists.........., estates of, 364, 371. Redcastle, Laird (Scotland), 212. Redding, Thos., 535. Reed, Jno., pass for, 532. Reeve, Ensign Alex., petition of, 65.......... or Reeves, Capt. Jonas, 87, 249........................ certificate by, 415......................, order of, 414..........., Col., 503.................. regiment of, 498. Regle, Jno., 543. Regulations, committee of, see Navy and Customs, regulation of. Reid, Jas., 464. Reif, the, ships on, 223. Religion, 42, 167 Reppon in Holstein, ship of, 45. Reprisal, letters of, see Marque and reprisal. Republic, Act for settling of, alluded to, 153. Revenue, the, 154, 347, 355, 360..........., advances from, 86, 106.........., charges on, 6, 135, 136, 139, 153 -155, 165, 166 (2), 172 (2), -201 (2), 225, 253, 274, 276, 295, 313, 397, 488, 503, 513.........., money of, 280..........., receiver-general of, 397..........., treasurer of, 11, 571. Revenue committee, 67, 81, 130, 135, 153 (2), 154, 155, 166 (2), 172 (2), 176, 180, 201, 221, 274, 295, 300, 313, 339, 349, 397, 464, 470, 478, 483, 488 (3), 491 (2), 497, 565, 584................, letter to, 313................. order of, 249................, reference to, 468................, warrants to, 592, 595. Reynardson, Abraham, 481. Reynolds, Capt. Jacob, of the Crescent, 111, 519................, letters to, 161, 283, 302........., John, under-assayer of the Mint, 462, 475..........., Col. Jno., 66, 92, 103, 137, 178................ letters to, 68, 94, 98, 111, 125................, payment to, 575................. regiment of, 66, 83, 94 (2), 96, 98 (2), 111, 125, 127, 130, 162, 183, 233, 236, 242, 360..........., Theodore, 369, 412..........., Thos., 66, 77. Rheims, prisoners in, 458. Rhodes, Sir Edw., 1. GENERA Rich, Henry, Earl of Holland, 1........... Robert, Earl of Warwick, late Lord Admiral, 9 (2), 11, 13-15, 166, 197, 206, 471, 526, 529, 537................, as Vice-Admiral of Essex, letters to, 206, 476. Rich, Edwin, Vice-Admiral of Norfolk, 203.........., Robt., letter to, 176........... Capt. Stephen, 109 (2),113, 147,212, 233, 286, 324, 325, 518..............., petition of, committee on, 103.........., Col., 22................, letter to, 174................ proposals of, 154, 155................, regiment of, 154, 221, 230, 556. Richards, John, 206, 432, 441, 473..........., Wm., mayor of Dover, appointment by, 413.........., M r., 426. Richardson, Dr. Edw., arms of, 65.........., M r., 181. Richelieu, Cardinal (Armand du Plessis), 504. Rickes or Ricks, Wm., 509, 510, 569 (2)................, warrant to, 533. Riddall, Jno., 470, 503, 563 (2). Rider, Thos., 530.........., Capt., 310. Rigby, Alex.,rM.P., 113.........., Major Joseph, 77, 97.........., Col., 112, 121. Righ, Rich., 223. Right, petition of, 7. Riley, Wm., Norroy King at Arms, see Ryley. Ripon, co. York, 65. Rippon, Capt., 178 (2), 298. River, the, see Thames. Rivers, Jno., 319.........., Marcellus, 189, 522, 533, 534. Roath, Hen., 317. Robberies, see Highways, and Thieves. Roberts, Sir Wm., letter to, 186........... Wm., 323, 347 (2). Robinson, Edw., 454.........., Jno., 476..............., payment to, 587........... Luke, member of the Council of State, 6, 18, 19, 20, 28, 318, 481, 512..........., placed on committees, 14 (3), 22, 26, 31, 36, 44, 52 (2), 53, 56, 59 (2), 158, 259, 291, 297, 300, 302, 307, 314, 318, 323 (2), 327, 329, 336, 340, 343 (2), 346 (2), 360, 362 (2), 365 (2), 368, 373, 381, 385, 399, 401, 413 (2)..........., Rich., 2............., letter of, 1.........., Robert, 558..........., Major Wm., governor of Dunster Castle, 394, 420, 433, 593 (2), 595..........., Capt., letter to, 299. LL INDEX. 675 Robinson-cont..........., Mr., of Smyrna, 428..........., merchant, 44, 475.........., purser, 211. Robinvan, Edw., 70. Robjohns, John, warrant to, 554. Robotham, Edw., 352. Roch, Thos., payment to, 598. Rochelle, salt from, 186........... s h i p s f r o m, t a k e n p r i z e, 1 1 9, 2 1 2, 397. Rochester, co. Kent, 414..........., fishermen at, 384. Roe, Col. Fras., 165..........., H u m p., p a y m e n t s t o, 5 7 9, 5 8 0..........., Capt. Mathias, see Rowe.........., Rich., 475.........., M r., 512.........., solicitor, 122. Rogers, Capt. Rich., 489. Rokesby, Col., see Rookesby. Rolle, Hen., Lord Chief Justice of King's Bench, or the Upper Bench, member of the Council of State, 6, 173, 183, 271, 387, 388, 426, 431, 447, 466, 511, 513, 561, 569; see also Justices, Lord Chief................ letters to, 182, 197, 278. Rolph, Major Edm., 43, 44. Roman Empire, 168, 169. Rome, Bishop of, see Pope, the. Romford, co. Essex, 392, 554. Romish cantons, 115, 116.......... priests, see Priests.......... seminaries, 156, 413. Rookesby or Rokesby, Col., 135, 201................, regiment of, 148, 159, 197. Ropemakers, wages of, 520. Roper, Col., 444. Rose, Hen., order to, 448.........., Jas., 266..........,Lieut. Stephen, 367, 368................, payment to, 591. Roseworme, engineer, 190.......... Lieut.-Col., 225, 365 (2), 417. Ross, co. Wexford, Ireland, 524..........., troops at, 414..........., Scotland, earldom of, residents in, 266. Ross, Jas., 215........., Thomas, 63, 70, 600. Rosseter, Col., 187................., letter to, 189..........,......, troop of, 86. Roswell, Jno., 545..........., minister, 426. Rothwell, Jno., warrant to, 553. Rotterdam, 16, 406, 560.........., merchants at, company of, 258, 259, 261, 283, 288......................, agents for, 258, 259, 261, 283. uu 2 676 GENERAL INDEX. Rotterdam-cont.........., residents at, 107, 519, 535.........., ships of, 547.........., ships to or from, 175, 229, 262, 330, 354, 398, 539, 562.........., travellers to or from, 370, 535, 560. Rouen, ships to, 564, 565. Roundheads, 446. Rous, Mr., letter to, 337. Rodse or Rowse, Col. Ant., 220, 521...........,..., letter to, 33..........., C a p t. R o b t., 5 2 1. Row, Thos., 545. Rowe or Roe, Capt. Matthew or Matthias, 155, 189, 260, 578................, instructions for, 155................. letter to, 187................, payments to, 217, 584..........., O w en, certificate by, 489.........., Rich., warrant to, 545.........., Robert, 343.........., Wm., agent to Scotland, 20, 22-24, 29, 43..............., letter to, 153..........., Wm., of Maidstone, warrant to, 554.........., Wm., prisoner, 347,348, 384.........., Wm., scoutmaster-general, 238.........., Lieut. Wm., petition of, 65.........., Sir Wm., 345................, letters to, 280, 331, 371. Rowland, Eliz., 533..........., Jno., 533. Rowles, Giles, warrant to, 558. Rowls, Arthur, letter to, 176. Rowse, Col. Anth., see Rouse. Royston, Rich., 362, 524. Rubelli, Spirito, pass for, 567. Rudge, Hen., 482 (2). Rugerdine, co. Salop, 524. Rumney, Fras., 397. Runckton tithing, co. Sussex, tax in, 158..........., residents in, list of, 158. Rupert, Prince Palatine, general at sea for Charles II., 18, 23, 30, 128, 202, 268, 307 (2), 336, 424 (3), 430 (2), 433 (2), 434, 436, 442, 449, 483................, agent of, 479................ captures by, 412, 417, 420................., commission of, 479................, fleet or ships of, 150, 202, 382, 393, 419,421,425,429, 463; see also Fleet, the, revolted......................., tak en prize, 2 0 1, 2 35, 251, 575..............., forces of, 307 (2)................., letters to, 85, 103................, Vice-Admiral to, 30. Rushworth, Mr., 336. Russell, J., 20, 21.,......., Marion, 215..........., Peter, 258. Russell-cont.........., Robert, 258.........., Col. Robert, 375, 389, 447; see also Guernsey, governor of.........., M r., 30. Russia, Emperor of, (Alexis Michaelowitch,) 451, 469, 488, 491. Russia, 168..........., company trading to, see Muscovy Company..........., exports to, 65. Rutherford, Mr., 517. Ruthven, Patrick, Earl of Brentford or Brainsford, 505. Rutland, Earl and Countess of, see Manners. Ryder, Sadler, 81.........., Wm., 476. Rye, 380; see also Corn.......... for Ireland, 95, 112, 118, 178, 224, 228, 253, 454, 472, 535, 562, 563, 566, 567, 574, 587, 596..........., ships laden with, 18, 23, 153, 178. Rye, Sussex, 532..........., defence of, 74.........., garrison of, provision for, 547.......... governor of, 179, 468..........,persons in, 331.........., ships of, to, or from, 179, 204, 211, 531, 547. Ryerson or Ryerfor, Cornelius, 349, 353. Ryley or Riley, Hen., 426-428, 431, 432, 435, 456 (2), 460..........., letter of, 427.........., Wm., Norroy King at Arms, certificates by, 65 (3), 372, 415; Ryves, Lieut.-Col., 166, 236................, payment to, 599. S. Sack, impost on, 214, 225. Sadler, Adjutant-General, 271, 577................, payments to, 57 7, 584. Safe-conducts, see Passes. Safety, Committee of, 446. St. Albans, justices of peace of, 185, 274..........., mayor and justices of, letter to, 185..........., residents in, 274, 535..........., riot in, 185, 274, 343..........., soldiers in, 535..........., traveller to, 535. St. Andrew's, Scotland, Parliament of, 212. St. Aubin, John, Vice-Admiral of South Cornwall, 203. St. Augustine, co. Kent, lathe of, letter to, 253. St. George, Capt., payment to, 596. GENERAL INDEX. 677 St. George's Cross, order of the Garter, 345.......... Hill, near Oatlands, 95. St. Germain's (Paris), letter dated from, 325........... officers, &c. at, 517 (2). St. James's (London), 155, 248........,, doors and gates leading into, keys of, 295, 296........, housekeeper at, 275.......... library at, 10, 103, 254, 285, 323 (2)................, committee for, 323 (2)............., keeper of, 323, 473 (2).............,......, warrant to, 526........... medals and models at, 254, 285, 323 (3), 473.......... Park, 155, 311, 466, 545, 551 (2)................, deer in, 466, 563................, keeper of, 383, 468, 471.........., prison at, 290.........., riding house at, 290.........., soldiers at, 248.........., tennis court at, 275, 542.........., troops at, 182, 285, 290, 296................, huts for, 581.........., wardrobe stuff at, 535. St. John, Dr. John, warden of the Mint, 189, 549........, Oliver, Lord Chief Justice of Common Pleas, member of the Council of State, 6,183, 430 (2), 512; see also Justices, Lord Chief................, letter to, 341..........., Lady, reference on petition of, 95. St. Malo, 431, 458........... prisoners from, 200 (2), 458..........., ships to or from, 467, 554, 564. St. Neot's, 446........... dragoons in, disorders of, 174. St. Paul's, see Paul's. St. Sebastian, 103, 105. Salden (Salterton?), resident at, 568. Salisbury, Earl of, see Cecil.........., mayor and justices of peace for, letter to, 347.........., poor of, 347, 348. Salmon, Lieut.-Col., 160, 178, 205 (2), 574. Salmon for the army in Ireland, 360, 439,589; see also Fish.........., price of, 589. Salt, 16, 438, 459.......... for Ireland, 243, 246, 257, 539, 583, 597.........., impositions on, 468. Salt, Quartermaster) 124. Saltmarsh, Phil., 264, 279, 428 (2)..............., letters to, 278, 290. Saltonstall, Capt., 102, 436 (2), 438..........,...... regiment of, 436, 525................. warrants to, 561, 568. Saltpetre, 27, 29, 112, 226, 227, 246,306,317, 456, 457.........., committee on, 74. Saltpetre-cont..........., import of, 548........., prices of, 306. Salvetti, Signor Amerigo, 91. Salway, Major, 477. Sammes, Dr., 56. Sampson, Major Geo., 521. Samson, Robt., see Sansum. Samuel, Capt., 544. Sanders, Hen., warrant to, 526............., payment to, 573..........., Major Thos., 436..........., Col., regiment of, 139, 407, 556............., letter to, 337. Sandford, Wm., 412, 442..........., Capt., 387................, troop of, 360.........., Mr., 425, 426. Sandgate Castle, troops at, 67. Sandown Castle or Fort, Isle of Wight, 33, 532. Sands, Sir Martin, see Sandys. Sandwich, 27, 132..........., mayor of, 244.........., mayor, jurats, and commonalty of, petition of, 283........... residents in, 198, 288.........., ships of, 382.........., ships to or from, 378, 382, 890,554.........., troops to or from, 32. Sandys or Sands, Sir Martin, 239 (2), 245, 271, 278, 285, 387. Sansom, Mich., 519. Sansum or Samson, Robt., 577, 594................, payment to, 600. Santhy, John, 259, 267, 285, 447. Sardinia, 16. Sark Island, defence of, 133, 213. Saul, Wm., 58..........., Mr., innkeeper, 127. * Saunders, Hen., 112. Saunderson [Nich.?], Viscount Castleton, pass for, 542. Savoy, ambassador of, 115. Savoy (London), see London, streets, &c., of. Sawrey, John, letter to, 228. Sawyer, Charles, 546..........., Hugh, 546..........., Stephen, 487 (2). Saxby, Mr., see Sexby. Say, Wm., 121, 314. Saywell, Wm., 523. Scala Nova, 92. Scarborough, 8, 189, 497.......... Castle, demolishing of, 230..........., customs' officers at, 69...., ex-governor of, 41. I 678 GENERAL INDEX. Scarborough-cont..........., governor of, 69.......... h, arbour of, 230........, residents at, 59, 407..........., s h i p o f, 6 9. Scarsdale, Earl of, see Leke, Sir Fras. Schools, masters of, 46, 500. Scilly Isles, 6, 36, 108, 512, 565, 566..........., d esig n s ag ain st, 10 6.........., governor or, letter to, 101..........., p ira te s a b o u t, 3 8 0..........., prisoners in, 123, 128, 138, 142, 154, 384, 495, 496, 524..........., provisions sent to, 424..........., revolt of, 35..........., s h i p s o f, 1 7 2..........., ships to or from, 101, 185, 193, 251, 305,379, 380. Scobell, Hen., clerk of Parliament, 21, 40, 436................ Acts of Parliament printed by, 216. Scotfield, Robt., 532. Scotland, 7, 10, 24, 26, 60, 93, 94, 96, 139, 146, 495, 498, 511, 517..........., agents or messengers to, 19-24, 29, 43, 155 (2), 156, 263.........., archbishops of, 517..........., arm s carried to, 310, 311, 505..........., a rm y o f, 2 6 7, 3 8 5..........., Bibles seized coming from, 360, 372........, book of legal forms, &c. used in, 464........., chancellor of, see Campbell, Earl of Loudoun..........., clergy of, 517.........., clerk of requests in, 464.........., clerk registrar of, see Johnston, Sir Arch.........., commissioners of, 19, 21, 22, 24-27, 30, 36, 63, 85, 214, 265, 419; see also Kerr, Earl of Lothian; Chieslie, Sir John; and Glendoning, Mr.........., committee for money in, 213................, reference to, 266........... common burdens in, committee of, 214..........., excise on w ine in, 214, 215..........., g arrison s in, 2 66, 2 67..........., General Assembly of, petition of, 250..........., G reat S eal o f, 2 4 2..........., Highlands in, 517.......... in relation to Ireland, 93, 94, 96, 97..........., Justice-General of, Earl of Glencairn, 242..........., K ing of, Charles II., 159, 347.........., K ing's advocate in, 213.........., King's treasurer in, 267.......... L, airds of, 212, 265, 266..........., letters sent to, 22, 155 (2), 501........... Lieut.-Governor and Capt.- General in, see Graham, Marquis of Montrose. Scotland-coant.........., north of, 266, 311, 517.........., Parliament of, 19, 22 (2), 23 (2), 24, 26, 39, 151 (2), 153, 155 (2), 187, 216, 217,220,266.............., Acts of, alluded to, 212, 225, 265-267..............., commissioners or committee of, 214 (2)................. committee of bills in, 258..........,............, references to, 207, 266.................,...reports of, 266 (3)................. committee of estates of, 23, 26, 39, 155, 207, 212, 214, 215 (2), 242, 266,267................,...... petitions to, 266, 267..........,......,...... reference to, 266........... letters of, alluded to, 216, 217, 219, 224, 227 (2)..........,......, orders of, 207, 212................, petitions to, 207, 214, 215, 227, 250,258, 265-267................., president of, 152, 216................., sittings of, 153, 155, 156.........., party of Charles II. in, 505..........,persons in, 30, 212-215, 258, 265 -267, 517...,........ places in, 156,207,212-215, 225,258, 265-267, 517.........., provisions for, 30........... rebellion and rebels in, 212, 266 (2), 414-416..........., service in, 227.........., sessions in, 212, 214, 265........... ships of, 20, 27.........., ships to or from, 30, 94, 311, 409, 465, 468, 527.........., soldiers of, sick and wounded, 265, 266.........., subsidies in, 464.........., travellers to, 24-26, 30, 159, 517, 527, 578.........., treatment of Charles I. by, 414, 415.........., treatment of Charles II. by, 414 -416..........., troops in, 213, 266, 267.........., war in, committee of, 266. Scotland Yard (London), 349, 559.........., soldiers quartered at, 240, 284, 544. Scots, Scottish, or Scotch, 14, 19, 46, 361 376, 399, 458.......... affairs, 517.......... College, Paris, 517.......... garrisons, 253.......... gentlemen, 517.......... in Ireland, 93................ revolt of, 94.........., invasion of, 385.......... money, 214.......... payment to, 518........., victory over, 21. GENERAL INDEX. 679 Scott, Thomas, member of the Council of State, 6, 10, 18, 25, 29, 33, 39, 42, 62, 70, 73, 77, 80 (2), 81, 93 (2), 106, 126, 151, 153, 154 (2), 183, 184, 198 (2), 201, 204, 211, 221 (2), 224, 227, 233, 234, 238, 248, 259 (2),.261, 263, 268, 282, 283, 291, 301, 309, 319, 322, 327, 332, 360, 361, 365, 369, 384, 385, 387 (2), 396, 397, 399, 401 (2), 402, 408, 412, 413, 422, 424, 439, 448 (2), 449, 452, 455 (2), 461, 476, 478, 481, 489, 491, 495, 500 (2), 502, 511 (2), 512, 515................, payments to, 578, 585, 589,590, 592, 599...,......, placed on committees, 11, 13, 14, 18, 22, 26, 33, 42, 44, 49, 53 (2), 56, 57, 62, 66, 74, 103, 137, 139, 140, 147, 154 (2), 159, 183, 185, 188 (2), 208, 215, 221, 224, 233, 252 (2), 275 (2), 276, 284, 300, 302 (2), 305, 307 (2), 311, 314, 316, 323, 327, 329, 336, (2), 340 (2), 346, 365, 368, 381, 399, 400, 401, 411, 428, 430 (2), 441, 449, 469, 474, 478, 482, 490 (2), 495, 496, 498 (2), 506-508, 510, 511, 513................ warrant to, 541.........., Mr., junior, 265. Scray, co. Kent, lathe of, letter to, 253. Scrimshaw, Mr., 546. Scriptures, extracts from, 288, and see Bible. Scroope, Col. Adrian, 497................, payment to, 574................, regiment of, 574.........., Jno., 373. Scruggs, Capt., 269. Scudamore, Mr., pass for, 557. Scudder, Rich., 365, 551. Scutt, Rich., 369, 474. Sea, commanders at, see Fleet, commanders or generals of, and Ships, captains, &c., of........... dominion of, right of, 484, 485.........., offenders at, 480................, Act for trial, &c. of, 206.......... rovers, 234, 288, 296, 326, 338, 375, 390, 393 (3), 554; see also Pirates and pickeroons. Seal, the Great, see Great Seal. Seale, Peter, 301, 316, 455.........., Peter, jun., warrant to, 545. Seals, 13, 380; see also Council of State, seal for.........., engraver of, 101. Seaman, Capt. Jno., 234, 389..........,......, letter to, 241................, warrants to, 541, 542. Seamen, see Mariners. Seamore, Jas., 408.........., Paul, 352, 381. Searbearne, Scotland, resident at, 212. Seares, Wm., 558. Searle, Geo., 300, 302, 324, 340, 410, 431, 546. Seaward, Simon, payment to, 590. Sectaries, 199. Seddon, Wm., 377................. warrant to, 551. Sedman, Jno., 183. Seed, Jno., payment to, 585. Seely, Jas., payments to, 580, 586. Seggings, Jno., 121. Selden, John, 14................. letter to, 18. Selwey, Mr.,, 188. Semayne, Jno., 584................, payment to, 584. Seminaries for English catholics abroad, 413..........., agents from, 156. Senior, John, 25. Sequestrations, 44, 45, 126, 444, 455, 456, 461, 486..........., committee of, 44, 126, 135, 179, 414, 451, 485, 486................., warrant to, 526. *......., committees of county, 44, 126, 135, 179......................, letter of, 485..........., court of appeal for, 95.......... estates, &c. under, 17, 177.........., moneys or revenue of, 167, 363, 364, 440, 486................, charges on, 313.........., officers of, 363, 485, 486.........., ordinance for, 200, 216. Serjeant-at-arms, see Dendy, Edw. Serjeants-at-law, 121, 339, 509; see also Bradshaw, John, and Whitelock, Bulstrode. Sermons, 27, 32, 344.......... riot at, 180. Severn, 36, 55, 430.......... shore, troops for, 76.........., ships in, 411. Seville, coin of, 456. Sewers, commissioners for, 164, 244, 250 (2), 339, 385, 390, 391, 404................, letters to, 411. Sexby or Saxby, Capt. Edward, governor of Portland, 140, 155, 211, 235, 240,418.........,......, payment to, 593................, warrants to, 531, 533..........., Mr., 21, 26 (3), 27, 36, 63, 135 (2), 405. Sexton, Thos., 368. Seymour, Sir Joseph, 139, 142, 143, 228, 525, 531. Shadwell, Walter, 458. Shakerley, Wm., warrant to, 539. Shamwell Hundred, co. Kent, 409, 448. Sharpe, Capt. Anth., 280..........,......, letters to, 110, 223, 226................, payment to, 518................, warrant to, 532.........., John, 294........... Sir Win., 517...........,,.., wife of, 517. 680 GENERAL INDEX. Sharpe-cont.........., Dr. (of Scotland), 250..........,, wife and children of, 250. Sharrow, Mr., 543. Shaw, Mr., minister at Hull, 398, 399. Sheffield, Edmund, second Earl of Mulgrave, member of the Council of State, 6, 9.........., as Vice-Admiral of York, 206.........., Col., 322.........., justice of peace for Essex, letters to, 345, 371. Shelborne, Lieut.-Col., 208..............., regiment of, 254. Shenon, Marion, 215. Shenton, Sarah, 501. Shephard, Jno., 357. Shepheard, Saml., 529, 545.........., M r s., 5 4 5. Shepway, co. Kent, lathe of, letter to, 253. Sherborn Castle, 187. Sherborne, Rob., 569. Sheriffs, 29, 137, 272, 273, 327, 336, 438, 481, 514; see also under the several counties.......... letters to, 67, 68, 330, 342, 372................, alluded to, 60, 69..........., oath to be taken by, 339..........., w arran ts to, 560, 568. Sherlock, Chas., 577, 582. Sherman, Hen., 79.........., Widow, 546. Sherwin, Capt. John, 107 (2), 110, 433 (2), 434, 519................ warrants to, 559, 560.........., Robert, shoemaker, 501. Shetland, Isles, ships to or from, 211. Ships, shipping, and boats, 6, 11, 12, 15, 16, 50, 52, 61, 62, 74, 75, 86, 88, 91, 101, 103-105 110, 118, 120, 127 (3), 131, 152, 160, 177, 202, 203, 205 213, 246, 249, 261, 263 (2), 282, 301 311, 319, 356, 369, 372, 379, 382, 398, 425, 460, 464, 466, 484, 510, 529, 534, 563; and casual notices of, passinm; see also Fleet and Navy, Parliament and English ships, England, Flanders, France, Holland, Ireland, and London, ships of, to, and from..........., arm s on stern of, 11, 171, 176........... arms for, 40, 43, 49,-58, 72, 171, 175, 324, 333 (2), 468 (2), 526, 527; see also Ordnance for ships.......... building of, 59 (2), 62, 82, 122, 127, 152 (2), 171, 173, 176 (2), 181, 205, 230, 286, 293, 298, 324, 333, 355, 372, 396 (2), 404, 408, 409, 412, 419, 423, 430, 433, 440, 464, 467, 472, 473, 497, 498, 500, 513, 537, 549..........,.:, calkers for, desertion of, 475, 476................, carpenters for, disaffection of, 476.........., captains and commanders of, 109, 201, 202, 203, 299, 318, 324, 347, 356, 438; see also Fleet, generals of. Ships, captains and commanders of-cont..........,......, letters to, 18, 94, 102, 268, 299.........,......, medals for, 214................ warrants to, 215, 558.........., capture of, 11, 16, 83, 109, 172, 251, 290, 412, 563-566; see also Prize ships........., charge of, 109.........., cleaning of, 152.........., colliers, 48, 160, 165, 292, 371, 404 (2), 408, 409, 547, 574, 586.........., convoys for, 45 (2), 78, 98, 105, 147, 157 (3), 161, 165, 171, 175, 179, 187, 206, 223, 224, 226, 229, 236 (3), 246, 253, 257, 262, 265, 268 (2), 273, 283, 291 (2), 303, 304, 318, 321, 323, 349, 355, 361, 380, 388, 390, 393, 395, 403, 431, 464, 480, 539 (2), 547, 549, 551, 553 (2), 554 (3), 558.(2), 560 (2), 564, 566-568..........,....... commanders of, see Coppin, Capt. Jas.......... decay of, 1 1.........., demurrage of, 314.........., discharge of, 149.........., doggers, 409.........., embargo on, 534.........., fire, 54, 59, 455, 487.........., flags for or on, 11, 14, 28, 44, 85, 102, 110, 122, 158, 484, 485, 526.........., flat-bottomed, 97, 100.........., foreign, 484, 534.........., hired, 69, 101, 202, 205, 206, 209, 217, 218, 223, 224, 226, 275, 276, 278, 280, 281, 286, 290, 292, 442, 450, 452, 457, 463, 520, 525, 528, 535, 543, 551, 552, 554, 574-578, 580, 581, 590.................. masters of, warrants to, 538, 542.........., manning of, 46, 70, 71, 178, 203.........., masts for, 84, 241.........., merchant or trading, 23, 28, 46, 49, 56, 57, 73, 74, 104, 134, 148, 160, 164, 165, 222, 223, 229, 244, 258, 262, 268, 273, 275, 276, 278, 280, 281, 283, 296, 298, 301, 306, 368, 317, 318, 321, 329, 349, 355, 366, 380, 388, 393 (3), 420, 425, 448, 452, 454, 457, 464, 465, 483, 484, 492, 547, 551, 554, 558-560.................. taken prize, 50, 52 (2), 339.........., men-of-war, 74, 119, 124, 125, 162, 324, 356, 382, 390, 430 (2), 487, 556, 559, 563........, money for, 49, 52, 109, 150, 152,172, 173, 360.........., northern guard or squadron, 110, 160, 164, 188, 278, 281, 291, 318, 338, 519; 531, 549..........,......, captains or commanders cf, 164, 172, 241, 291,304, 318; see also -Peacock, Jas..........,............, letter of, 295................,......, letter to, 244......................, warrant to, 301........, officers of, 25, 48, 51, 52, 78, 487. GENERAL INDEX. 681 Ships-cont.........., ordnance or guns for, see Ordnance for ships..........., outward bound, mariners of, freed from impress, 276, 543, 548.........., pickeroons, 200, 202, 203, 235, 260, 296, 321,338, 377, 385,390, 538, 562; see also Dunkirk and Ostend, ships of, Pirates, and Sea rovers........, pressing of, 218, 472, 474........., repairing or fitting out of, 30, 31, 33, 34,37, 44, 49,57,70, 71 (2), 74, 87, 96, 103, 104, 107, 109, 129, 173, 176, 200, 202, 203, 208, 240, 311, 330 (2), 346, 357 (2), 390, 440, 441,455, 463 (2), 464, 469 (2), 486, 487, 492, 500, 513, 528, 530, 555, 560.........., revolted, or adhering to the King's party, see Fleet, revolted........... rigging of, 152.........., sails for, 98.........., searching of, for libellous books, 552, 553........... southern squadron against Prince Rupert, 429, 430 (3), 433 (2), 434, 436, 442, 450, 454, 455, 460 (2), 461 (3), 463, 466, 482 (2), 492-495, 497 -499, 519, 562, 568.................. generals of, instructions for, 482, 489, 492,567..........,....., mariners for, 478, 563................,. money for, 450, 451, 455, 456, 463, 482, 485, 488, 489, (2), 494 (2), 495, 499, 563,566,597..........,......, victuals, stores, &c. for, 468, 475, 478, 479, 485, 511, 564, 567.........., stores for, 49, 122, 310, 518,526, 527, 546.........., summer guard, 17, 29, 31, 37, 46, 49, 51, 53-55, 102, 122, 124, 173,178, 203, 208, 241,289, 347, 368, 380, 382, 388, 400, 419, 436, 440-442, 452, 457, 464, 466, 472, 473~ 478, 479 (2), 492, 497, 514, 519, 520 (2), 526, 538, 543, 556, 564................. commanders of, 511..............., money for, 178, 360................, provisions for, 52, 54, 64, 67, 72, 167,172.........., surgeons for, 62, 85.........., timber for, see Timber.........., transport, 36, 127, 192 (2), 209.........., useless and unserviceable, 15, 170, 274, 404, 408, 464,498,528........, victualling, &c., of, 10, 15, 30, 39, 40, 44, 52, 53, 70-74 (2), 79 (2), 99, 102,107, 110,120,124,125(3), 131,138, 147, 150, 152 (2), 156, 161, 167, 172, 382, 383, 409, 468, 478 (2), 479, 519................., contractors for, 42................ money for, 173, 258, 360................., stores for, 283, 326.........., want of, 55, 298, 310. Ships-cont........., winter guard, 59, 82, 119, 127, 152, 173 (2), 178, 201, 208, 240, 276, 283, 326,334, 346,361,364,366-368, 378 -380, 382, 385, 388, 390, 391,393, 396, 397, 399,400,408,409, 411,419-421, 423, 429, 435, 438, 442, 460, 463, 464, 478, 497, 498, 500 (2), 520 (2), 546, 548, 549, 552, 553, 555 (2), 560. Ships, names of:Adventure, 96, 208, 223, 234, 393 (2), 420, 540. Alexander, 226, 244, 577, 578, 583, 593, 594, 600. Ambrose and Charles, 441, 472. Amity, alias Merchant, see Merchant. Andrew, 17, 102, 431, 527, 564, 569. Angel, 84. Ann of Boston, 223.......... of Hartlepool, 244.......... Percy, 100, 110, 317, 530.......... Speedwell, 536. Anne, 124, 555. Antelope, 105, 206 (2), 208, 211, 214, 367, 368, 591. Antrim, see Tiger's Whelp. Apollo, 17, 340, 388, 449, 563, 564. Assurance, 80, 367, 466, 528. Augustine, 476. Bendish, 92. Blessing, 147, 279.......... of Yarmouth, 292. Blossom, 90. Bommell, 300, 310, 546. Bonadventure, 368, 393, 549. Bordeaux, 43. Champion of London, 534. Charity, 397.......... of Boulogne, 557. Charles, 13, 45, 64, 118, 119, 122, 164, 175, 223, 226, 402, 464, 466, 482. Christopher, 291. Cignet, 170, 455, 485, 538, 561, 562 (2). Clara, 528. Cleer Galliot, 120, 129, 529. Comfort of Yarmouth, 292. Commonwealth, 482. Concord, 110, 120, 160, 249, 340, 379, 390, 392, 396, 460, 477, 505, 528, 529 (3), 530.......... of Flushing, 87. Confidence, 211.......... of London, 454.Consent, 244, 302.......... of Ipswich, 577. Constant of Yarmouth, 178, 535.......... Warwick, 187, 188, 193,224, 313, 368, 389, 420, 457, 463, 485, 526, 562, 563, 564, 566. 682 GENERAL INDEX. Ships, names of-cont. Convertine, 527. Crescent, 111, 161. Crower of Reppon, Holstein, 45. Crowned Lion, 101. Culpeper, 305, 308, 432,440. Daylight of Milton, 545. Defiance, 170, 528. Deliverance, 244, 578 (2), 583. Desire of London, 105. Destiny, 251. Diligence, 576, 593.......... of Waterford, 467 (2). Dolphin, 122, 125, 203, 211, 302, 526. Dove, 170 (2). Dragon, 100 (3), 120, 129, 147, 152, 157, 160, 206, 211, 223, 313, 412, 460, 529 (2), 539, 560. Eagle, 311, 509, 529 (2). -......... of London, 488, 514.......... of Yarmouth, 112. Edward, 414, 562. Elizabeth, 37, 87, 124, 125, 223, 280, 396, 414, 415, 463 (2), 498, 499, 538, 539, 540, 557.......... of Liverpool, 48.......... of Yarmouth, 178, 535.......... Hoy, 41, 48, 54, 297.......... prize, 203, 291, 296, 317,332, 399, 555 (2), 564. Employment, 92. Endeavour of Newland, 533.......... Ketch, 107, 541. Entrance, 420. Exchange, 280, 291, 387. Expedition, 333, 367, 420. Fairfield, 69. Falcon, 223, 332, 539. Fame of Waterford, 173. Fellowship, 157, 229, 261, 264 (2), 265, 268, 280, 312, 315, 324, 383, 488, 547 (2), 548..........,commanders of, letterto, 268.......... of London, 514.......... of Yarmouth, 112 (2), 134. Flower of Hull, 157. Flushing, 197. Fly, 529 (2), 530. Fortune of Bremen, 565.......... of Middleborough, 253, 566. Four Sisters of Boston, 157, 223. Francis, 575, 593. Free Trade of London, 539. Galliot Hoy, 71,74, 110. Garland, 72, 235, 379, 396,405, 419, 442, 472, 527. George, 17, 89, 247, 253, 260, 262, 264,311,433,441,452, 504, 537, 560.......... of London, 448. Ships, names of-cont. Gift of Cork, 192, 212.......... of God, 110.......... of Gosport, 105. Globe of Aldborough, 565. Greyhound, 16, 76, 83, 122, 124, 125 (2), 157, 164, 280, 324, 348, 528 (2), 547 (2), 560, 563, 564. Guinea frigate, 119 (2), 122,124 (2), 125, 129, 150, 151, 379, 442, 532, 562. Hamburg Merchant, 567. Happy Entrance, 13, 128, 157, 158, 160, 175, 178, 234, 248, 280, 281, 283, 298, 313, 319, 333, 367, 368, 383, 393 (2), 400, 560. Harman, 291. Hart or Heart, 206 (2), 223 (2), 226, 247, 298, 304, 408, 538 (4), 539 (3), 549, 551, 562, 564. Hector, 79, 109, 112, 193, 226, 280, 379, 572, 573. Henrietta, 352, 378, 528.......... Maria, 28, 87, 528, 530 (3). Hercules, 55, 110, 120, 282, 452, 576, 594. Hind, 433 (2), 434, 558, 559. Hope, 409, 510. Hopeful Reformation, 244,577. Hopewell of London, 548, 559. Hunter, 23, 89, 170, 227, 541. Hurst, 559. Iceland frigate, 534. Increase, 105, 143, 227, 282, 370, 519 (2).......... Merchant, 527. Indifferent of Ipswich, 179. Industry, 537. Isaac of Lynn, 147. James, 28, 569.......... of Hull, 526.......... of London, 178, 535. Jane of London, 289. Jermyn, 241, 540, 541, 542, 543 (5), 561. Jersey, 223. Joan of Poole, 555. John, 157, 291, 368, 469, 482, 485, 487, 561, 581, 600.......... of Ipswich, 565.......... of Kircaldie, 30, 527.......... of London, 259, 543, 600.......... of Middleburgh, 178.......... and Ambrose, 211.......... and Hopewell of Lynn, 153.......... and Sarah of Newcastle, 549. Jonas, 280, 291, 301, 319 (2), 320, 383, 599.......... of Hull, 567.......... of London, 358, 515, 569, 598. Jonathan, 575, 593. GENERAL INDEX. 683 Ships, names of-cont. Joseph, 56. Judith and Elizabeth of London, 527. Justice of Staveren, 229. Katherine of London, 543. Lady of London, 543. Leader of the Great Barge, 549. Leopard, 72, 96, 211, 248, 368, 393 (2), 420,467, 549. Leopard's Whelp, 330, 348, 463, 519, 548 (4). Liberty, 482. Lily, 122, 125, 203, 211, 333. Lion, 28, 72, 379, 396, 405, 408, 527. Lioness, 264 (2), 265, 267, 268, 282, 519. London, 69, 71, 204, 249.......... of Flushing, 101, 208, 249, 541.......... merchant, 211. Love, 248, 300, 310. Love's Increase of Yarmouth, 292. Loyalty, 91, 528. Lucy, 56, 282. Magdalen, 282, 383, 389, 519. Margaret, 198.......... and Matthew, 578, 590. Margaret's Joy, 539. Maria, 460, 462. Marigold, 43. Martha, 175, 213, 244, 398. Mary, 193, 244, 251, 464, 482, 497, 498, 500, 528, 547, 578, 594.......... of Antrim, see Tiger's Whelp.......... of Hull, 226.......... of London, 157, 527, 540.......... of Poole, 545.......... and Joseph, 69, 71.......... Ann, 330.......... Fortune, 289, 294, 314, 589....... Rose, 249, 315, 317,319,321, 460, 529, 547, 560, 562 (2). Mayflower, 223, 349, 463, 559. Medenblick, 287. Merchant, alias Amity, 396, 397, 448, 450, 463 (2), 472, 474, 475 (2), 479, 487, 492, 494, 498, 565 (4), 575.......... of Ipswich, 590. Mercurius of Rotterdam, 353. Mercury of London, 16, 349, 384, 400, 563, 564. Merehonour, 170, 527. Minion, 208, 244, 259, 260, 288, 538, 539, 547. Nicodemus, 79, 379, 452, 561. Nonsuch, 235, 249, 379, 442, 528. Odie, 566. I Ships, names of-cont. Old Warwick, 396, 397. Paradox, 390, 397, 500, 540, 553, 554, 555. Partridge of London, 561. Patience, 576, 594, 600.......... of Dantzic, 229. Patrick of London, 562 (2).......... of Waterford, 147, 561. Pelican, 341. Persia, 479. Peter, 389.......... of Middleburgh, 259, 542.......... of Nieuport or Ostend, 389...... of Waterford, 555 (2). Phoenix, 101, 102, 110, 120, 193, 240, 378, 396, 442, 528 (2). Pilgrim, 157. Portland, 431, 564. President, 84, 147, 468, 518 (2), 562. Primrose, 575. Prince, 464, 482, 551, 568. Princess Royal, 365. Prosperous, 593.......... of Hull, 147.......... of London, 488, 514.......... Mary, 244, 577, 593. Providence, 79, 211, 298, 556.......... of Rye, 531, 547.......... of Yarmouth, 112, 292 (2). Rainbow, 28, 107, 466, 527. Ralph and John, 576, 594. Rebecca, 157, 192, 365, 528, 576, 594......... Ketch, 74. Recovery, 160, 264, 265, 280, 346, 361, 398, 528 549, 551, 553, 560, 562. Return, 577, 594, 600. Robert, 138, 170 (2), 179, 274, 280, 389 (3), 466. Roebuck, 361, 401, 515, 569. Rose of London, 531. St. Andrew, 110, 333, 353, 400, 402. St. Cleer, 70, 74. St. George, 28, 107, 234, 260, 276, 333, 367, 382, 388, 400 (2), 432, 527, 541, 543 (2). St. lister, 440. St. Lucar Merchant of London, 542. St. Nicholas, 471. St. Peter of Middleburgh, 259.......... of Ostend, 562. Sampson, 91,196, 197. Samuel, 361, 398 (2), 529 (2), 553. Santa Clara, 21, 51, 66, 72, 76, 93, 99, 112, 142, 169, 181, 183, 198, 238, 251, 259, 296, 300, 303, 309, 316, 317, 425, 436, 449, 453, 466, 474, 478, 482, 486, 489,,493.......... Tresera (Teresa?), 235. 684 GENERAL INDEX. Ships, names of-cont. Satisfaction, 23, 53, 138, 379, 479. Scout, 311, 529. Sea Flower, 476, 552, 554, 555, 561, 567. Sovereign, 464, 520. Spectre, 198. Speedwell, 527. Spy, 129, 529 (2), 530. Star, 81, 110, 152, 223 (2), 226, 280, 368, 408, 519, 532. Swallow, 206. Swan, 99, 107, 110.......... of London, 563. Swiftsure, 28, 58, 69, 111, 119, 122, 171, 176, 282,286, 311, 317, 395, 405, 409, 433, 440, 468, 497, 500 (2), 519, 527, 530-532, 558 (2), 559, 588. Supply of Hull, 531, 532.......... of London, 545. Talent, 89, 564. Tenth Whelp, 234, 273, 280, 283, 455, 460, 485, 554, 561, 562 (2). Thomas, 150, 173, 324, 330, 332, 463, 520, 531.......... of W oodbridge, 200.......... of Yarmouth, 292.......... and George, 16, 17.......... and Lucy, 28. Thomasine of Burlington, 244. Tiger, 69, 101, 102, 110, 120, 152, 165, 222, 240, 249, 267, 268, 280, 285, 301, 368, 411,-420, 433 (2), 435, 485, 493, 528, 559, 560.......... officers, &c. of, 249................, certificate by, 142. Tiger's Whelp, alias Mary of Antrim, 71, 74, 75, 249, 504, 549. Triumph, 17, 70, 74, 76, 79, 85, 98, 110, 120, 315, 324, 395, 527, 548. Truelove, 107, 110, 409, 519, 528. Unicorn, 28, 107, 234, 247, 253, 260 (2), 262, 264, 276, 311, 317, 319, 333, 383, 527, 531, 537, 538, 541, 543 (2). Unity, 482. Vanguard, 28. Vapour, 577. Victory, 110, 315, 324, 527, 528, 548. Vivian of London, 546. Warspite, 71, 74, 96, 109, 120, 170, 179, 534. Warwick, 544, 557, 560. Welcome Pink, 290, 388, 458. Welvoier, 563. Weymouth, 25, 313, 333, 367, 368, 526, 538, 539, 548. Whiteboy of London, 45, 104. William, 412.......... of London, 152, 561, 562 (3). Ships, names of-cont. William of Yarmouth, 157.......... and John of Brighton, 547.......... and Mary, 553.......... and Thomas, 427. Shish, Jonas, 472. Shooter's Hill (Surrey), 392. Shoreham, co. Sussex, ships from, 500. Short, John, clerk of the Check, Chatham, 57, 69, 518. Shrewsbury Castle, 231..........., governor at, 83, 503 (3)................, letter to, 231. Shropshire, 376, 443-445..........., committee in, 444, 445 (2).........., governor of, 83.........., places in, 365, 372, 524 (2), 549..........., residents in, 444..........., riots in, 282, 316, 364, 376...........sheriff of, 372.........., troops to or from, 204, 261, 282, 316, 364, 503. Shuckborough, Sir Rich., 445. Shute, Rich., 349, 474.......... Thos., 280, 293........... Mr., 33, 287, 505 (2). Shuttleworth, Col. Nich., 22, 400. Sicily, 16........... Vice King of, 16. Sick and wounded soldiers, see Soldiers. Sidney, Col., see Sydney. Silk, 17, 89, 196. Silk, John, 540. Silver, 108, 188, 202, 318, 330, 402, 403, 404, 406, 426, 429, 437 (3), 504, 530.......... coin, see Gold and Silver Coin.........., export of, 161, 164,173, 199,206, 252, 329, 417, 430 (2), 470, 480................, committee on, 86, 103. Simmons, Mr., printer, 298. Simon, Symon, Simons, or Simmons, Thos., engraver of the Mint, 76, 101,186, 202, 206, 399, 401, 549 (2), 555................ warrants to, 530, 531.........., Mr., 340. Simpson, Fras., serjeant of the Admiralty of the Cinque Ports, 364, 374, 413, 414, 425................, warrant to, 557. Simson, Thos., 536................,. payment to, 575................., warrant to, 536. Sinker, Dan., order to, 294. Sittingbourne, letter dated from, 223. Skinner, Capt. Augustine, 263, 265................. Thos., 540..........., Capt. Wm., 263, 265, 483................, letter to, 264.........., Mr., 33. GENERAL INDEX. 685 Skippon, Major-Gen., Philip, member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 21, 55, 151, 229, 480, 501, 502, 512..........., letters to, 303, 361. Skrimshaw, Mr., 446. Slater, Jno., 299, 343. Sleigh, Capt., 372, 373, 558. Sligborne, Durham, 524. Slingsby, Hen., pass for, 557.........., Mr., 478. Slce, see Helvoetsluys. Small, Wm., 522, 535, 538..........., Mr., 179 (2), 208, 220, 243. Smart, Jno., payments to, 575, 588. Smith, Barnard, 79,........., Fras., contractor for grain, &c. for Ireland, 62, 131, 136, 215..............., payments to, 572, 573, 574, 580, 83, 585, 586, 587, 592................, warrant to, 539.........., Fras., of the Hopeful Reformation, letter to, 244.........,...... payment to, 577..........., Sir John of Grottall, 214, 225................, petitions of, 214, 227.........., John, of Sandwich, 198.........., John, of Margate, see Smyth........... John (justice for Surrey), 243..........., John, of Kent, 546.......... or Smyth, Josias, of the Mary, 578, 594................, letter to, 244.........., Laurence, 86........... Magdalen, 352, 357.........., Rich., 198, 279........... Solomon, Marshal of the Admiralty, 32, 40, 41, 56, 57, 535................, letter to, 35................, warrants to, 543, 566.........., Steven, 547.........., Thos., merchant,'229.........., Thos., collector of prize goods, 40 (2), 51, 61, 100, 146, 171; see also Prize goods, collectors of................,letter of, 30................., letters to, 84, 134, 187, 310................, order to, 110................., report of, 71.........., Thos., drum-maker, payments to, 580, 588........... Thos., Navy Commissioner, 47...;......,......, letter to, 96.........,...... - letter of, 133..........., Sir Walter, 464.........., William, 558.......... of Drayton, warrant to, 546........... Capt., 59 (2), 60, 273, 422................, cornet to, 559..............., letter to, 60................, regiment of, 309. Smith-cont..........., Mr., 420, 423............., warrant from, 588..........., Mrs., pass for, 532........... justice of peace for Essex, letters to, 280, 331, 371..........., alias More, 316, 547. Smithfield (London), 245, 523, 524, 577........., East, 522, 526, 533, 534. Smithson, Rich., 376. Smyrna, 89, 90, 194, 195, 198.........., consul at, 88-90, 92, 195, 196, 435................, letters to, 91, 196........, court at, 427 (3)..........., factories at, 88, 91.........., factors, &c. at, 87, 90, 92..........., letters dated from, 427, 428.........., leviations at, raising of, 89-92,195,196.........., malignants in, 427.........., residents in, 427.........., travellers to or from, 195, 427..........., treasurers at, 88.........., Turkish ministers at, 195. Smyth, Fras., see Smith.......... or Smith, John, of Margate, 244, 250 (2), 385, 402, 404, 411..........,......, letter of, 230................, letter to, 212........... Josias, see Smith. Smythes, Thos., 404. Snape, Nath., 147. Snell, Geo., 404. Sode, Marg., 546. Soldier, a, shot in London, 147. Soldiers, casual notices of, passim; see also Army, the, and Ireland, army in..........., corrupting of, 156, 320.......... deserting, 361.......... disaffected and disorderly, 61 (2), 64, 68 (2), 78, 94, 98 (2), 111, 125, 130, 137, 139, 140, 143, 147, 149, 151, 156, 157, 159, 160, 162, 163, 174, 191, 204, 233, 235-238, 245, 298-300, 303-305, 320, 360, 429, 453, 471, 480 (3)........... d i s b a n d i n g o f, 7 0, 7 3, 8 6, 9 8, 1 0 2, 1 1 3, 135, 137, 139, 148, 150, 159, 163, 197, 209, 217, 237, 298, 299, 353........... English, in French service, 80..........., Horse, see Horse soldiers.........., hospitals for, see Dublin, hospitals in.......... mutinying, 444.........., names of, 162, 163.........., paying of, 61, 79, 126, 130, 131, 139, 140, 148, 159, 163 (2), 181, 183, 207, 209-211, 227, 349-351, 353, 357, 360, 453, 456..........., quartering of, 27, 61 (3), 97-98 (2), 120, 125, 128, 135, 136, 139, 163, 172, 210, 234, 240, 252, 255, 265, 272, 284, 285, 292, 297, 344, 350, 351, 360, 372, 392, 406, 407, 426, 449, 544, 545, 557, 572. 686 GENERAL INDEX. Soldiers, quartering of-cont................, committee for, 172................, free, 26, 113, 150, 162, 163,234, 242, 279, 287, 290, 292, 306, 390, 406, 471, 495, 511.........., raising of, 67, 95, 118, 122 (2), 228, 243, 255, 256 (2), 354, 355, 366, 507.........., rewards or gratuities to, 307, 327, 366, 368, 497........... sick, maimed, and wounded, 80, 138, 213, 266, 273, 313................. collections and payments for, 297, 358, 364................, treasurers for, payment to, 258.......... slain, widows, and orphans of, provision for, 80..........., volunteers, raising of, 256. Somerfield, Wm., 387................, orders to, 518 (2). Somers, Mr., 105. Somerset, Edw., Earl of Worcester, 13, 39. Somerset House -(London), 155, 228, 299..........., c h a p e l in, 4 0 1..........., furniture and hangings in, 314.......... K, ing and Queen's rooms in, 303.........., lodgings in, 31, 93, 262, 303..........., offi cers in, 264, 296..........., offi ces in, 240, 262. Somersetshire, 282.........., justices in, letter to, 224.......... malignants in, 224..........., m ilitia in, offi cers of, 521.........., ports of, 554..........., raising forces in, 354, 515, 593..............., officers for, 355 (3), 515. Sophia, Princess (Palatine, mother of Geo. I.), letters of, 85 (2)................. brothers of, 85. Sound, the, 368. South, Edw., prisoner, 451, 483..........., Jno., 87. Southampton, 285, 310, 374; see also Hampshire..........., aldermen of, 366..........., corporation of, 337..........., g a rriso n a t, 3 5 3........., governor of, 310, 406, 557..................., letter to, 366..........., m ay or of, 3 10, 3 66................, letters to, 323, 337..........., m erch an t of, 54 5..........., offi cers at, 3 10..........,...... oath to be taken by, 323, 324, 337, 366.........., place in, 399........... prisoners in or from, 453, 466, 483, 557 (3).........., ship of, 527.........., troops in, 353. Southern squadron, see Ships. South Sea Castle, establishment for, 169. South Wales, see Wales, South. Southwark (London), 56, 523, 553, 555..........., King's Bench prison in, 426, 562.........., Members of Parliament for, 309........... militia of, 309................, letter to, 230..........., raising men in, 351..........., White Lion in, 243. Southwood, Commander Hen., warrant to, 561. Soyn-head, ships to, 182. Spa or Spaw, the, travellers to, 139, 529, 533, 536. Spain, King of (Philip IV.), 78, 103, 104, 115, 116, 425, 466, 494, 496. Spain, 357, 449, 456, 489, 492 (4), 494, 495.........., agents, residents, or consuls to, '258, 329, 362, 421, 426, 435, 437 (2), 451, 453, 456, 465 (2), 466; see also Ascham, Ant..........., ambassador of, see Spanish ambassador.........., coast of, ships on, 494..........., coin of, see Spanish money..........., merchants of, 30, 437, 497.........., money to be taken up at, 485, 489, 508.........., place in, 16........... ports of, 451, 492..........., ship of, capture by, 78................. taken prize, 97; see also Ships, Sta. Clara..........., ships to and from, 17, 202, 305, 382, 439..........., trade with, 21, 306, 382..........., travellers to or from, 93, 564, 598........., treaty with, 494..........., troops to, 104. Spaniards, 72, 493.........., arms taken from, 526. Spanish ambassadors abroad, 115.......... ambassador in England, Don Alonso de Cardenas, 21, 30, 56, 70, 72, 78, 86, 93 (3), 97 (2), 99, 103, 104, 123, 172, 178, 198, 238, 352, 388, 468, 469, 475, 480 (3), 492, 496, 506 (3), 568................ house of, soldiers quartered at, 480 (3), 506................., secretary of, 93, 105.......... Armada, 169.......... cloth, 64.......... diadem, 169.......... iron, 230.......... ministers, 115.......... money, 443, 457, 462 (2), 463, 485.......... navy, 169......... ports, 451. Sparke or Sparkes, Bernard, 500, 507, 565. Sparling, Thos, 193................, warrant to, 562. Sparrow, Jno., collector for prize goods, 39, 40, 51, 134, 527; see also Prize goods, collectors of. -GENERAL INDEX. 687 Sparrow, Jno.-cont................, letters to, 171, 190, 191, 204................, report of, 71.........,,......., warrants to, 527 (2). Spavin, Robt., 215 (2). Spencer, Sir Edw., 515.......... Wm., pass for, 537..........., M r., 322. Spicer, David, 450. Spicery, the, clerk of, 420. Spies, 216, 399, 434, 507, 508..........., Act for punishing of, 510. Spinbola, Sebastian, 105. Spotswood, Lady, pension to, 582. Sprat, Stephen, 531. Squibb, Mr., 280, 316. Squire, Rich., 69. Stacey, Jas., 448. Stafford, ammunition from, 228..........., arm s at, 536..........., committee at, 136, 445..........., governor of, see Stone, Capt..........., sheriff and justices of, letter to, 189.........., storekeeper at, 500................, warrant to, 536..........., traveller to, 536. Staffordshire, 445.........., coining base money in, 189.........., place in, 31..........., riotous meetings in, 338..........,traveller to, 446. Stainer, Capt. R., see Stayner. Staines, Dr., see Staynes. Stamp, Capt. Anth., 126, 127..............., regiment of, 540...............,warrant to, 531. Stanhope, Philip, Earl of Chesterfield, 373. Stanley, James, Earl of Derby, 512.........., Charles, Lord Strange, 512.........., Edw., 547..........., G eo., 566..........., H en., 510, 566..........., John, 510, 566................, warrant to, 531..........5 Sir Thos., 428. Stanleys, the, 506. Stapley, Col. Anth., alderman and sheriff, member of the Council of State, 6, 19, 201, 512..........,......, placed on committees, 53, 58, 119, 127, 135, 137, 139, 140, 145, 148 (2), 155, 162, 170, 176, 178, 182, 252, 280, 362, 401, 417, 429, 430, 494, 507, 508, 513. Star Chamber, 381, 458, 551..........., clerk of, 427.........., commissioners of, or committee at, 28, 80, 93, 95, 185, 200, 277, 360, 500, 519.........,..., reference to, 58.........., letter dated from, 317. Starke, Capt., letter to, 69........... alias Clerke, Elias, 530. Starkey, Master, 535. State, the, see Government and Commonwealth..........., Council of, see Council of State.........., papers, 461................, clerk, or keeper of, see Randolph, John................., office of (Whitehall), 115, 340, 503. States General, the, see Holland, United Pro. vinces of. Stationers' Company, London, 359, 411................ instructions for, 385, 386................., officers of, 568................, warden, &c. of, 365, 553................ warrants to, 522, 545.......... Hall, 316, 386, 553. Statues, see Charles I., statues of. Staverin, ship of, 229. Stayner or Stainer, Capt. Rich., 333, 538,555,................, letters to, 291, 296, 317................., warrants to, 539, 540, 558..........., Mr., murder of, 271, 278. Staynes or Staines, Dr., commissary of musters, 350, 407, 424, 558, 594. Stedman or Studman, Jno., 522, 535.........., Robert, 579. Steele, Wm., 121, 130, 329, 331, 401, 478, S09, 513; see also London, recorder of................, oath to be taken by, 338. Stephens, Thos., 529.......... M, r., 365. Stephenson, Robt., see Stevenson. Stepkin, Col., 444. Sterry, Peter (minister), 239, 373 (2), 374, 515................, annuity to, 177, 233. Stevens, Valentine, 531..........., Capt., 510..........., Mr., 428..........., clerk of the works, 165. Stevenson or Stephenson, Robt., 2................, letter to, 1........... bookseller, 59, 63 (2). Steventon, Sir Jno., 533................., father of, 533. Stewart, Sir Jas., 225. Stewartoun, Scotland, residents at, 266..........., minister of, 266. Stidwell Bay or Road, 30. Stirke, Capt., letter to, 125. - Stirling, arms, &c. sent to, 267. Stockall, Jas., 154. Stockton, ships to, 244. Stokes, Stoakes, or Stookes, Capt. John, 148................, certificate by, 415................, letter to, 193. Stokes Bay, mariners sent to, 564........, provisions for, 296. 688 GENERAL INDEX. Stokes Bay-cont............... sh ip s ' to, 44 9, 4 63, 4 82, 4 87, 561, 562, 566, 568. Stone, Thos., 304..........., Capt., governor of Stafford, 31, 446.........,......, letter to, 31. Stookes, Stoakes, see Stokes, Capt. John. Stores, the, see Ordnance and Navy Stores. Storey, Mr., pass for, 535.................. grandchild of, 535. Stowel, Sir Jno., 39. Stradling, Hen., pass for, 530..........., T h os., pass for, 530. Strafford, Earl of, see Wentworth, Thos. Straits, the, ships at or in, 11, 12, 412, 417, 424.......... ships from, 202, 382, 425.........., traders to, 424 (2), 425. Strange, Lord, see Stanley. Strangers, 11, 12, 64, 65, 113, 250, 325, 430.......... bottoms or ships, 11, 12, 194, 229, 329.......... consulage, 193,194.......... manufactures, 49. Stranrawer (Scotland), 215. Stratford Langton, co. Essex, 362. Streater, Lieut. John, 600. Streeting, Jno., 292. Strickland, Walter, M.P., resident with the States' General, 14, 99, 100, 105, 144 (2), 148, 296, 309, 368, 369, 371 (2), 373, 384, 396, 498, 499 (2), 527, 535, 541................., instructions to, 103.................,journey of, to England, 330, 492..........,....... letters of, alluded to, 29, 52, 125, 133, 144, 145, 146, 260, 287, 295, 369, 429, 448, 461, 465, 467, 494................, letter to, 111................, letters to, alluded to, 40, 43, 83, 133 (2), 150, 170, 177, 208, 259, 274, 281 (2), 300, 368, 392, 405, 413................. w ife, of, 52 7................, son of, 437. Strode or Stroud, Sir Geo', 177, 200. Strood or Stroud, co. Kent, fishermen of, 409, 436, 442, 448................, warrant to, 551. Stuart, Sir Robt., 526, 572. Stubber, Col., 131, 576................, letter to, 162................, regiment of, 141, 162, 163, 169, 533..............., warrants to, 532, 533. Studman, Jno., see Stedman. Subsidies, account of, 55, 452. Sudbury, Suffolk, 45..........., m ayor of, letter to, 45. Sudeley Castle, demolishing of, 66, 73, 93, 106, 283, 323. Suffolk, clothiers in, 506..........., inquest in, 252..........., places in, 121, 127, 525, 530.........., raising men in, 351, 518..........., sheriff and justices of letter to, 45..........., Vice Admiral in, 203, 564. Sugar, 281. Summer, Gasper, 130. Summer Islands, governors and companies trading to, 398. Sunderland, ships to, 244. Sunning, co. Berks, justice of, 542. Superior Bench, see Upper Bench. Supremacy, oath of, 7. Surgeons, 285, 298, 313, 332, 33'5, 367, 395, 399, 532..........., allowances to, 518.......... chests, 204, 367 (2), 457, 503, 576, 577, 585, 587, 588. Surgeons' Hall, 85................, masters of, order to, 457. Surrey, gentry in, 513..........., justices of peace in, 298................., letter to, 335..........., malignants in, 269, 313 (2)..........., militia of, 269 (2), 491 (2), 513, 515.......... petition, 269,.........., places in, 95, 235, 269, 335..........., residents in, 269........... riotous meetings in, 95 (2), 298..........., timber in, 510..........., troops sent to, 269, 313, 510................. raising of, in, 351. Sussex, 440..........., committee of, 274............, letter to, 292..........., coast of, 122, 138, 200, 204,260.............., pirates and pickeroons on, 179, 200,260........... justices for, 233, 514..........., members of Parliament for, 179.........., places in, 158, 161, 179, 204, 211, 268, 500, 524..........., trade with, 200.........., traveller to, 528.........., troops in or from, 63, 68, 528..........., Vice Admiral of, Lord Dacre, 206..........., wheat in, 62. Sutherland, J., report by, 214.........., Capt., 517. Sutton, co. Kent, lathe of, letter to, 253. Swallow, John, 306........... Thos., clerk of the coining irons, 284, 294, 544.............., warrant to, 544. Swan, John, 576, 594.........., Thos., 492, 495.........., Capt., regiment of, 63, 67, 131, 174. Swaney, co. Salop, 372. Swanley, Admiral Rich., 79........., Capt., 432. GENERAL INDEX. 689 Swansea, persons at, 261. Sweden, King of, Gustavus Adolphus, 168, 169..........., Queen of, Christina, 505. Sweden, 115, 168, 169, 185, 356.........., residents of, 115........., travellers to, 33, 67, 529, 564. Swedes, 169 (2). Swedish race, 168.......... iron, 186. Swinfen, Mr., 445, 446. Swiss or Switzers, the, 116, 376.........., alliance with, 481, 482. Switzerland, 115, 376..........., cantons of, 115, 116. Sword blades, 235, 449................, makers of, 170, 186, 235......................, petition of, committee on, 159......................, order on, 147................ mills, 515 (2). Swords and scabbards, price of, 204. Sydenham, Cuthbert, 476.......... Col. Wm., governor of the Isle of Wight, 103, 267, 277, 311, 375, 468, 474, 476, 514, 546, 584, 588................, regiment of, 162. Sydney, Robt., Earl of Leicester, 21 1.......... Philip, Viscount Lisle; as late Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 184, 575..........,......, as member of the Council of' State, 6, 9, 76, 93, 97, 190, 219, 465, 496, 512................, placed on committees, 37, 48, 93, 97, 178, 188, 208, 430, 438, 473. Sydney or Sidney, Col. Algernon, governor of Dover Castle, 63, 64, 67, 75, 130, 172, 174, 263, 265, 439, 469, 470, 507................, letters to, 348, 412. Syler, Col., governor of Boston, 1, 279, 285, 286, 323, 397, 465 (2).............., letters to, 286, 340. Symball, Hen., keeper of Peterhouse, warrants to, 544, 547, 550 (2), 559; see also Peterhouse, keeer of. Symon, Thos., see Simon. Symons (servant to Charles II.), 5.......... (preacher), 32.......... (prisoner), 510. Syms, Giles, 291, 294, 299. Synzuth, Lieut.-Gen., 517. T. Tallow, price of, 293, 294. Talquhone, Scotland, resident at, 265. Tamworth Castle, demolishing of, 230. Tanner, Jno., 208. Tapestry, 280, 552. Tarquin, Young, alias Charles II., 325. Tarras, the (Whitehall?)* 250. Tas, Capt. Arent Willemson, 122, 123, 148, 235. Tassin, Mr., 421. Tatam, Wm., 308. Tatham or Tatem, quartermaster, 119, 135. Tatnall, Winm., 543. Tatnell, Tutnell, or Tatnall, Robert, usher to the Admiralty Committee, 395, 409, 434.........., Valentine, 412..........., Capt., 143. Tattershall, justices in or near, 397.......... Castle, 86, 111, 183, 198, 285, 286, 323, 340, 397, 465 (2)................, arms and ammunition in, 203. Taunton, resident at, 375. Taxes, 30, 34 (2), 147, 158 (2), 171, 186, 207; see also Assessments. Taylor, Capt. Edw., 300.........., Hen., 496.......... Capt. John, 171, 176, 472.........., John,Water Poet, 544..........., Thos., 429, 432, 520.........., in., warrant to, 538.........., Capt., 378..... Tearne, Nath., notes by, 330..... Teddeman, Thos., 412. Tees, ship to, 562. Temple, Col. Jas., governor or captain of Tilbury Fort, 14, 27, 85, 138 (4), 154, 156, 158, 161, 192, 299, 309, 503, 556, 566................. letters to, 130, 156, 252, 269................, warrants to, 527, 534, 563..........., John, 565. Templeston, co. Bucks, 537. Tenants, Bill for relief of, see Malignant landlords. Tenby, garrison of, 509..........., ships to or from, 39, 54. Tennant, Wm., 258. Tennis court, St. James's, 275, 542. Terense, Tyrence, or Tierens, Ant., 384, 519, 524. Terrill, Capt., 449. Test or engagement, the, see Government, affection, &c. to, test of. Testaments, see Wills. Texel, ships to or from, 157, 229. Thacker, Robt., payments to, 583, 597. Thames, the, or the river, 136, 162, 244, 378, 487.........., anchorage in, office of, 166, 178, 197.........., banks of, child shot on, 177..........., bridges over, 161, 164, 220.........., conservators of, 164, 220. X X 35077. 690 GENERAL INDEX. Thames, the-cont........., mouth of, pirates, &c. at, 321, 390........... ships in, 30, 35, 40, 45 (2), 76, 101, 103, 107, 111, 120, 147, 156 (2), 159, 162, 171, 177, 178, 186, 205, 207, 209, 210, 226, 229, 234, 236, 243, 244, 246, 249, 252, 257, 260, 265, 291, 301, 318, 349 (2), 480-482, 486, 500........., ships to or from, 58, 86, 160, 161, 171 (2), 226, 229, 234, 236, 253, 262, 273, 288, 301, 361, 500, 530-532, 534 (2), 537, 538, 542 (2), 551, 554, 559, 560 (2), 562, 564 (2), 566, 568, 569. Thanet, Isle of, 244, 352. Thanksgiving days, 290, 545.........., Acts of Parliament for, 336, 342. Theed, Capt. Wm., 521.........., Lieut.-Col., 521. Thelwall, Peter, agent in Flanders, 59, 135, 136, 172 (3), 260, 432. Thelwell, Capt. Lumley, 52, 233, 255, 327, 343, 347, 372........,...,regim ent of, 77, 79, 261, 282, 316, 346, 365, 376, 524, 525, 529, 546, 550................ warrant to, 529. Theobald, Charles, 567. Theobalds, 542......... p a rk a t, 1 5 5, 1 8 1.........,, timber in, 176, 181, 288, 534, 536..........,, ranger and keepers of, letter to, 293. Thieves and robbers, 309, 368-370, 373, 383, 390, 391, 399-402, 406, 408, 455, 551, 553, 556, 559, 563. Thomas, Capt. Daniel, 507.........., Ensign Dan., 507.........., Edw., 535.........., Mary, 182.......... Rich., 363.........., Capt., 228.........., Mr., of Windsor, 469. Thompson, Anne, pass for, 533.........., children of, 533.........,...... husband of, 533.........., or Thomson, Geo., 18 (a), 526. Thomson, Laurence, 347, 365, 546.........., or Tomson, Alderman Maurice, treasurer-at-war for Ireland, 73, 97, 175, 299, 343, 439, 475, 499, 571................ letter of, 310................. payment to, 596................ warrants to, 548, 567.......... Robt., Navy Commissioner, 267, 268, 475..............., letter of, 133.............., letter to, 96.......... Rob., confectioner, payment to, 585.......... Col., 343.......... Capt., 137........,......, r e g im e n t o f, 1 3 7........, M r., c o n s ta b le, l e t t e r t o, 2 9 7. Thornhill, --, prisoner, 374. Thorowgood, Capt. Chas., 122................,letters to, 224 (2)..........., Sir Jno., 294..........., Rich., contractor, 369, 556 (2)................, payments to, 584,585,597, 600.........., Mr., 425, 426. Thorpe, Fras., 121. Thraile, Hen., payments to, 586 (3). Thrower, Capt. Aug., 495, 521. Thurley, Jno., of Yorkshire, arms of, 415. Thurlock, Rob.,, 442. Thurloe's State Papers, 406, 485. Tichborne, Sir Hen., payments to, 572 (2), 585................ reward to, 72, 99........, Col., 172. Tickell, Capt. Saml., 263. Tiddiman, Hen., Marshal and Admiralty serjeant at Dover, 161, 176, 178, 297 (2), 310, 364, 374, 413, 414, 425, 463, 501, 537............, letters to, 163, 389................, order to, 395..............., warrants to, 537, 556. Tierens, see Terense. Tighe, Capt., 165..............., license to, 535. Tilbury, 26.......... Fort, 166................., defence of, 138 (2), 156 (2), 158, 556................, designs against, 130................., governor or captain of, see Temple, Col.......... Hope, ships in, to, or from, 74, 154, 156 (2), 361, 378, 390, 554. Timber, deals, wood, or trees, 11, 45, 54, 98, 106, 186, 224, 225 (2), 264, 284, 329, 349 (2), 399, 418, 430 (2), 470, 519, 526, 527, 531, 548, 559, 589; see also Woods.........., crane for boating of, 350.........., felling or cutting of, 288, 356, 443, 444, 472, 502, 526 (2), 527, 534, 536, 537, 549.......... for the Navy or ships, 54, 129, 152, 205, 263, 330, 346-349, 356, 437, 448 (2), 461, 464, 518, 548, 549, 554 (2).......... merchants, 518.........., preservation of, 10, 11, 31, 42, 50, 67, 154, 176 (2), 293, 465 (2), 468................, commissioners for, 443................, committee for, 52, 130, 435........... preservators of, 176, 213, 443, 444.........., purveyors of, 347, 398.........., sale of, 54, 430, 466, 557.........., surveyors of, 310, 399, 430............ tops, lops, and bark of, 96,,225, 356, 435.........., want of, 69.........., warrants for, 534, 536. GENERAL INDEX. 691 I Timber-cont.........., waste of, 11, 176, 181, 188, 218, 443, 444, 447 (2). Tippetts, John, shipbuilder, 122................, letter of, 241. Tither, Ant., 585. Tithes, 199. Tituan, governor of, 493, 496.Tobacco pipes, or clay, 405, 469. Toiles, Jno., 235. Tollemache, Sir Lionel, 567. Tomkins, Mr., 197. Tomlins, Capt. Edw., Comptroller of Ordnance and of the Artillery train forIreland, 186, 197, 209, 237, 260, 534, 539, 540 (3), 541, 575............., payments to, 574-580................, troop of, 353........,......, warrants to, 537, 539........., Mr., 188. Tomlinson, Col., 253, 265, 290..............., regiment of, 292, 407, 556. Tompson, Fras., 387. Tomson, Maurice, see Thomson. Tonnage and poundage, 329, 452. Tooker, Jno., 76, 170. Tooth, Capt. Ambrose, warrants to, 535, 542. Topp, Fras., 300, 302, 324, 340, 410, 431, 564. Topsham, 568. Tothill, Col., 29 (3), 36, 53,-66 (2), 502, 506................, letters to, 60, 68, 78................, payments to, 572, 578................ regiment of, 36, 38, 49, 60, 61 (2), 66, 68, 78 (2), 95, 96, 118, 149, 173, 572..............., test of fidelity signed by, 51, 53. Toulnson, Geo., letter to, 228. Tovey, Major, 111, 155, 165, 173, 176..........., Capt., 444. Towcester, 124 (2). Tower of London, 290, 396, 447............ armoury in, see Armoury..........., arms in or from, 197, 450, 503, 563..........., bullion brought into, 457, 462..........., committee for, reference to, 190.........., gunners in, 190, 488.........., gunpowder in or for, 233, 234, 301, 456, 457, 475, 541, 544, 559, 561, 563, 564, 582, 597 (2).........., Lieutenant of, 47, 124, 339, 481, 534, 544............., warrants to, 530, 533, 534, 546, 547, 550, 552, 562......., Mint in, see Mint..........., officers in, 339, 530.........., ordnance office and officers in, see Ordnance.........., physician to, 460, 506.........., prisoners in, 47, 49, 58 (4), 60, 74, 106, 121, 154, 155, 297, 299, 314, 317, 335, 364, 434, 455, 481, 528, 530, 533, 534, 540, 546, 547, 550, 552 (2), 562. Tower of London-cont.........., stores in, see Ordnance stores. i.........., troops in, 131.........., wardrobe in, 475....... Wharf, cannon shipped from, 542, 543,.........., White, 475, 564................, powder room in, 563, 564. Tower Hamlets, militia of, 284................, committee of, 284, 185............,....., letter to, 230. Townley, Fras., 496. Trabret, Wm., 547. Tracts, see Books. Trade or commerce, 6, 21, 32, 50, 99, 101, 121, 150, 160, 164, 200, 222, 271, 286 (2), 308, 329, 368, 417, 437, 460, 462, 477, 494, 501, 567.........., advancement of, 85, 270, 483, 513.........., committee for, reference to, 428.........., disturbance of, or prejudice to, 138, 200, 202, 225, 226, 262, 278, 392, 534.......... French, 285.........., loss or decay of, 11, 16, 64, 65; 128, 291, 329.......... preservation or safety of, 55, 59, 78, 195, 206, 276, 280, 286, 296, 306, 379, 382, 463. Trading'companies, 370; see also East India, Hamburg,'Levant, Muscovy, iand Merchant Adventurers' Companies. Trained bands, 489. Traitors to Parliament, 39, 41, 289, 315, 419, 454, 560......... to the King, 184, 282, 416, 427 (2). Trapani, ships to, 16. Travellers, protection of, 392. Treason against the King, 427 (2).......... against Parliament, 27, 47, 55, 58, 97, 121, 293, 304 (2), 314, 333, 336, 341, 402, 419, 427, 526, 527, 542 (2), 546, 547, 549, 550. Treasure, hidden, 546. Treasurers; see Goldsmiths' Hall; Weavers' Hall; Ireland, war in; and War, Treasurers of.......... for 20,0001. per month for Ireland, 372, 390. Treasury and Treasuries, see Government, treasury of. Treaties, 217, 263 (2), 264,286, 290, 363, 416, 497..........., committee on, 166, 233. Tredwell, Rich., payment to, 573. Trees, see Timber. Trelany or Trelawney, Mr., 139, 531................, pass for, 533. Trenchard, Mr., 390, 391. Trethewy, Jno., 420. Trevill, Capt. Andrew, 521. Trevor, Sir Jno., 42. Trinity House, Deptford Strond, 405, 409,450, 461, 511..........., Bill for regulating, &c., 300. X X 2 692 GENERAL INDEX. Trinity House- cont..........., Com m ittee of, 178, 389, 423................, letter to, 440................, reference to, 454.......... duties, refusal to pay, 318..........., Governor and Brethren of, oath to be taken by, 338........., Governors or Masters of, 353, 443.........., letter to, 166..........., o r d e r s t o, 7 6..........., shipm asters of, 425 (2), 430. Tromball, Mr., justice of peace, 542. Truelove, Sam., warrant to, 549. Trumpets, impress of, 564. Tucker, Mr., 557. Tuckerman, Jno., warrant to, 539. Tulley, Thos., corporal, 367, 368. Tuninghen, alias Holland cheese, 454. Tunis, 242. Turkey, Grand Seignior of (Mahomet IV.), 82, 239, 242. Turkey, 12, 82, 198, 456..........., Avanias levied in, 90..........., f a c t o r s a t, 9 0.......... merchants, see Levant Company..........., m inisters of, 8 7, 19 5. Turkish Alcoran, the, 42, 45, 59, 63.*......... interest, 193.......... soldiers, 425. Turks, 91, 194, 425, 426. Turner, Thos., 120................, letter of and to, 170................, payment to, 583. Tutbury Race, 357, 401, 470, 499..........., horses belonging to, 251, 256, 451........... surveyors of, 470 (2). Tutnell, Robt., see Tatnell. Twickenham, co. Middlesex, riots in, 290, 292, 293, 300. Twiggs, Rich., 308. Twistleton, Col. Geo., 279, 545................ letter to, 69................, regiment of, 407, 556..........., justice of peace, 272 (2). Tynemouth, 53..........., garrison at, 142, 152..........., p ira te s n ea r, 2 6 3. Tyrconnel, [Hugh O'Donell, titular Earl of?] 517. Tyrence, see Terense. Tyrer, Nath., 445, 483........., Mr., 451. Tyson, Capt. [Gabriel], 421, 435, 440................, pass for, 553..........., G ile s, & C o., 1 5 9. Tyther, Mr., 49. Tyton, Fras., 555. U. Ulster, 128, 458..........., commander in, 458..........., Scots in, 458.........,....... revolt of, 94..........., ships to, 125, 381..........., troops sent to, 94, 465, 511................. commander of, 140. Underwood, Col. Wm., 489. United Provinces, see Holland. Universities, see Oxford and Cambridge. Upnor Castle, 429, 431........... Governor of, see Browne, Major John. Upper or superior Bench (alias King's Bench), judges of, see Judges................. Lord Chief Justice of, see Rolle, Henry................., trials in, 39, 99, 274, 426. Utie, Dr. Emanuel, 70, 73, 173, 522, 528. Uxbridge, 392.........., resident near, 162. V. Valencia, 56. Valois, Jno., 208. Van de Couter, Abra., merchant, 121. Van de Put, Mr., 255. Vane, Charles, deputy treasurer of the Navy, consul to Portugal, 496, 498, 502, 514, 515, 569................. salary of, 497, 499, 508, 598................., warrant to, 555. Vane, Sir Henry, jun., Treasurer and Commissioner of the Navy, 69, 519..............., as member of the Council of State, 6, 13, 20. 25, 28, 36, 42, 44 (2), 46, 48, 49, 51 (3), 62 (2), 86 (2), 87, 105, 107, 123, 124, 133, 145, 152, 161, 172, 190, 217, 219 (2), 238, 248-250, 263, 276, 288, 346, 348, 357, 369, 401, 413 (2), 432, 475, 495, 511, 512..........,...... letter to, 464................., payments to, 518, 574............... placed on Committees, 13, 14, 22, 26, 34; 37, 53, 58, 59, 62, 97, 103, 131, 147, 159, 166, 172 (2), 185, 213, 217, 221, 227, 233, 243, 252, 300, 302, 305, 329, 336, 343 (2), 346,.360, 362, 371,399, 428, 429, 441,469, 482.........., Sir Walter, pass for, 531. Vanneere, Mr., 454. Vassill, Sam., 282, 287, 340. GENERAL INDEX. 693 Vaughan, Evan, 286, 324, 506..........., S ir G eo., 4 6..........., Morgan, 562 (2). Vavasour, Jno., 428 (2)................, letters to, 278, 279, 290.........., Peter, 264. Venables, Lieut.-Col., 127, 192, 369, 387, 406, 465 (2), 472, 576................, as Governor of Liverpool, 20, 21................, letters to, 21, 38, 67, 136, 191................ troops of, 127, 131, 136, 149, 191, 192, 207, 344, 367................,....... allowances to, 99, 207, 220......................, clothing for, 470. Venetian dominions, 198. Venetians, 89, 91. Venice, 91, 114, 474..........., ambassadors of, 114, 115.......... colour, 343..........., Council of, 114.......... Doge of, 114.......... fl e e t, 9 1.......... Senate, 114..........., ships to, 17, 89. Venison, see Deer. Venn or Fenn, Col, Jno., 285, 349, 487, 568................, letter and notes of,.10, 518................, payments to, 518, 589 (2), 591, 592, 594, 598 (2)................, warrants to, 568, 569, 595. Vennor, Mrs., 44, 526. Verdevoy, Jas., 508. Verney, Thos., 537.........., Mr., 208, 233. Vernon, Capt, 262. Vervocke, Dan., 317. Vesey, Mr., 337. Viecars, Edw., 531, 560. Vice-Admirals, see Admirals, Vice. Vickris, Rich., ship of, 75. Victuallers, 392; see also Navy victuallers. Victualling Office (London), 25, 171, 172, 535. Victuals, commissary of, 332, 337. Villiers, Geo., Duke of Buckingham, 39, 216................., commissions to, 493 (2).............., letter to, 345................, made Knight of the Garter, 345. Villiers, Sir Edw., 412..........., Sir Geo., 412, 455, 525.......... M, r., 303. Vincent, Thos., 243................., payments to, 581, 588, 589, 597. Virginia, travellers to, 543. Vivian, Mr., 287. Vivres, Col., 515. Vivyan, Roger, treasurer of the Levant Company, document signed by, 90. Vixon, Capt., 40. Volunteers, raising of, 234, 256, 257, 554. Vyner, Alderman Thos., 402, 404, 450, 451, 452, 455, 463................, letter to, 448. W. Wade, Major, 482 (2). Wager, Jno., 435, 559. Waight, see Wright. Wainwright, Mr., 206, 235................, payment to, 596. Waite, Col., 303. Waklow, Robt., 481. Walden, Robt., 532. Wales, 35, 167, 336, 339 (2).........., army in, 188..........., counties in, 336, 418, 419 (2)................, commissions or committees in, oath for, 339..........., crown of, 512.........., dearth in, 178..........., forces in, 25 (2)..........., judges of, 39..........., militia of, committee for, 50..........., parishes in, 327 (2), 336..........., persons in, 318, 418..........., places in, 45, 178, 339 (2)..........., Prince of, see Charles 1I. as Prince of Wales.........., raising horse troops in, 595..... ".., s h e r i ff s o f, l e t t e r s t o, a l l u d e d t o, 6 0, 69..........., ships to or from, 172, 183..........., soldiers in, raising of, 366..........., troops in, to, or from, 350, 353.........., orth, 291................., commissioners for, 511................ delinquents in, Act for, 271......................,fines imposed on, 300, 511..............., garrisons of, 587...................... commanders of, 158................, ships to, 381................, troops in or from, 209, 350................ Vice-Admiral of, 203..........., South, commissioners for, 109, 329................, delinquents in, Act for, 13..........,............ fines imposed on, 59, 62, 81, 93, 96, 109 (3), 134, 182, 245................. persons in, 574................, place in, 13................, ports of, 554................, Vice-Admiral of, see Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. 694 GENERAL INDEX. Waley, Hen., 389................. petition of, 383. Walgrave, Edw., pass for, 536. Walgrove, Edw., 547. Walkely, Thos., 557. Walker, Clement, 550, 551.........., Sir Edw., Garter King of Arms, 346.........., Rich., 514..........., protection for, 559, 569........., Dr. Walter, LL.D., Judge Advocate of the Admiralty Court, 14, 41 (2), 43 (2), 47, 50, 56, 59, 64, 73, 86, 97, 99, 110, 146, 148, 176, 190, 200, 208 (2), 213, 240 (2), 248-250, 259, 262, 269, 282, 285, 288-291, 293, 295, 296, 300, 305, 324, 340, 349-353, 364, 375, 388-390, 399, 403, 404, 409 (2), 410, 423, 425 (2), 426 (2), 428, 433, 435-437, 440 (2), 441 (3), 448, 453, 463, 466, 469 (2), 470, 473, 479, 492, 494, 501, 506 -508, 568..........,......, letters to, 107, 219 251, 437 (2).................. petition of, committee on, 148.................. warrant to 544.........., M r., 365. Walkeringham, Grange at, 342. Wall, Moses, 259, 267, 285, 383. Waller, Sir Hardress, 41, 49, 62, 66, 69, 76, 77, 95, 105, 106, 112, 166, 225, 229, 256, 263, 305, 351, 365, 384, 399-403, 422 (3), 429, 431, 433, 436, 438, 439, 460, 502, 531..........,......, letters to, 54, 303, 307, 308, 370................., payments to, 578, 591-593................. regiment of, 399, 429, 593.........., Sir Wm., 180..........,......, army of, officers of, 282.......... Mr., 447. Walley or Whalley, Chas., victualler at Chester, 29, 61 (2), 95, 97, 102, 112, 126, 129, 131, 136 (2), 141, 146, 149, 150, 152, 160, 173, 191, 208, 210, 281 (2), 361, 381, 387,394, 403-405, 407, 452, 471, 487, 495, 536, 540, 572................. letters to, 61, 78, 79, 96, 120, 128 (2), 136, 141, 149, 163, 182, 183, 191, 192, 207, 210 (2), 218, 220, 228, 234, 235, 241, 246, 248, 263, 274, 277, 284, 299, 303, 320, 344, 366, 377.................., payments to, 97, 572 (2), 592, 594, 595................. warrants to, 542, 551, 565. Wallingford, 241, 450, 563.......... Castle, 201, 303, 378.........., garrison of, 241, 378.........., governor of, 60 (2), 430..........,......, letters to, 69, 241, 378........., prisoners at, 410.........., storekeeper at, 500. Wallop, Robt.-cont................, placed on committees, 14, 185, 188, 208, 243, 466, 474..........., Thos., certificate by, 463. Walmer Castle, 33. Walmsley, Mr., 557. Walsam, Robt., 533. Walsingham, Sir Thos.,Vice-Admiral of Kent, 203, 385................, letters to, 342, 409. Walter, Lewis, 538..........., Lucie, 546. Waltham, 392.......... forest or park, 120, 121................., timber in, 346, 527, 554. Walthamstow, co. Essex, constables in, 331........... parish church of, 331..........., riots in, 331 (2), 344, 361, 362, 371. Walton, 453. Walton, Col. V., see Wauton. Walwin, Wm., 57 (2), 58, 59, 77, 121, 299, 527, 528, 540, 552. Wandly or Wanley, Andrew, 373................, warrant to, 552. Wandsey, co. Essex, resident at, 249. Wanley, see Wandly. Wansey, Major, warrant to, 554. Wanstead, co. Essex, 554. War, Articles of, 17, 360, 365.........., Council of, 5, 23, 27, 30, 32, 37, 39, 41, 79, 106, 123, 153, 170, 244, 319, 320 (2), 360, 392, 439, 485................, references to, 48, 169, 178.........., prisoners of, 338, 367, 484.......... treasurers at; 117, 128 (2), 141, 208, 246, 250, 254, 255, 258, 300, 332, 374, 388, 391, 403, 424 (2), 453, 459, 487, 490, 507 (3), 511 (2), 567, 571; see also Wollaston, Sir John................, charges on, 160, 252, 258, 281, 300, 305, 327, 372, 412, 477, 511, 516, 578, 581................, letters to, 160, 259, 292, 374................, payments to, 305, 573, 574, 576, 577, 578, 581, 582 (5), 584, 587, 592, 594, 595................, warrants to, 532, 542, 573-600. Warburton, Peter, letter to, 61. Ward, [Humble], Lord Ward, goods of, 445..........., Phil., 161................, payment to, 580................,Anne, wife of, petition of, 161..........., Rich., payment to, 587. Wardrobes, public, 81, 276.......... keeper of, 491; and see Kinnersley, Clement..........., officers of, 276, 535.......... stuff, 528, 535. Wardrope, And., 524. Wards and Liveries, Court of, officers of, committee on, 230. Wallop, Robt., member of the Council State, 208, 241, 449, 476, 512. of GENERAL INDEX. 695 Waring, Mich., 571; see also Goldsmiths' * Hall, treasurers at.........., Thos., 132 (2), 474................, payment to, 597. Wariston, Scotland, 207, 242. Warke, Lord Grey of, see Grey. Warner, Armiger, 434.........., barge-keeper, 154, 189. Warnford, Hen., pass for, 538. Warr, Christ., alias Johnson, 569. Warrant, counterfeit, 143, 162. Warrants, book of, 258. Warren, Thos., 523. Warrington, 297. Warwick, 307.......... Castle, 251, 254, 291, 334................, prisoners in or from, 307, 366, 410, 442, 502, 542.........., Earl of, see Rich.......... Governor of, 445; and see Hawksworth, Major.........., Marshal of, 307, 334.........., persons in 365. Warwickshire, 291.........., committee for, 445................, letters to, 132, 247, 345................, reference to, 241.......... place in, 554.......... troops in or from, 111, 132. Wascot or Wascoat, Capt., see Westcott. Washborne, Thos., 481, 497. Washford (Wexford?), 321. Washington, Col. Hen., 84, 269, 275, 289, 522. Wastell, Col., 135. Wastern, co. Wilts, 564. Water, Thos., pass for, 534. Water Poet, alias Taylor, Jno., 544. Waterford, 48.........., residents at, 467 (2).........., ships of, 147, 150, 173, 467 (2), 471, 555 (2).........., ships to, 87, 467.........., troops at, 414. Waterman, Geo., payment to, 600. Watermen, 77, 117, 154 (2), 296-298, 311, 388, 509, 530.........., badges for, 298, 414, 426, 461, 509..........., liveries for, 296, 509, 511,......... wages of, 426, 491. Waterton, Jno., 112, 127, 148, 353, 403.........., of Stepney, 299, 475.........., of Wapping, 549. Watkins, searcher of the port of London, 100, 141, 530. Watson, Wm., 579........... Wm., proof master for arms, 229, 560.........., M r., 531. Watts, Capt., 216. Wauthope, Mr., 517, Wauton or Walton, Col. Valentine, member of the Council of State, 6, 13, 18, 28, 47, 49, 76, 106, 122, 138 (2), 142, 151, 176, 178 (2), 190, 201, 208, 213, 364, 396, 397 (2), 400, 401, 402, 413, 417, 436, 512, 522 (2)................, placed on committees, 13, 18, 26, 33, 34, 74, 103, 127, 139, 148 (2), 172, 183, 188 (2), 208, 213, 252, 368, 382, 399, 401, 428, 429, 430, 476. Wayle, Col., 279. Weaver, Jno., 197. Weavers, emigration of, 64.......... H all, 5................, treasurers at, money lent to, 357. Webb, Thomas, payment to, 591........., C o l. W m., p a y m e n t s t o, 5 7 4, 5 9 6..........., Wm., 147. Webberley, Mr., 425..............., brother of, 425. Webby, Hen., 559. Webster, Anth., 36................, payments to, 580, 586, 597..........., Mr., 556. Weckherlyn, Mr., 40, 334, 503. Weld, Hump., 106. Welden, Col. Anth., 42, 52, 53, 57, 76, 77................, letter to, 47................ pass for, 530................, wife of, 530..........., Col. Ralph, 128................, payment to, 573. Wellingborow, 446. Wells, Bridget, 546.........., Thos., 546. Wells, ships to, 558, 559. Welly, Mr., of Denton, 187. Welshman, 342. Wem, Salop, 444, 445. Wenidall, Mr., 448. Wentworth, Thos., Earl of Strafford, 4, 7..........., Jno., 543.........., Sir Peter, 238. West, James, 317. Westbrook, John, 243. Westcoat, or Westcott, or Wascot, Capt. Thos., 216, 284, 442, 525, 544. Western Circuit, judges of, 279. Westhrow, Thos., pass for, 534. West Indies, travellers to, 322. Westminster, 135, 338, 549, 550.......... Abbey, interment in, 165, 183..........., army in, 134..........., assessment in, 216..........., college of, almsmen in, 276................ committee for, letters to, 165, 276................, master, fellows, &c. of, oath for, 339........... collectors, receivers, &c. in, 167.........., courts of law at, officers of, 338. 696 GENERAL INDEX. Westminster-cont.........., guard at or for, 259, 392; see also Parliament and Council of State, guards of..........., justices of peace in, 151, 339.........., letters dated from, 10, 48, 58, 72, 73 (2), 79, 85 (2), 96, 98, 99, 249..........., m ilitia in, 1 3 4, 1 5 1..............., committee of, 341................, letters to, 230, 357.........., officers in, engagement or oath to be taken by, 338..........., provost m arshal of, 183................, warrant to, 549.........., residents, &c. in, 154, 406, 524, 525, 548 (2)..........., s tr e e ts, & c. in, 1. Westmoreland, Major Mathias, letter to, 148................. regiment of, 77, 126, 128, 136, 149,150. Westmoreland, residents in, 291. Wetton, Lieut.-Col., 143. Wetwayne, Capt., regiment of, 397. Wexford (Ireland), 20, 30, 48, 369, 376, 403, 411, 524, 592........... ships taken at, 366 (2), 442, 460, 463. Weyman, Wm., 555................, Elizabeth, mother of, 555. Weymouth, 27, 165, 171, 200, 252, 352, 356, 418, 495..........., ammunition, &c. for, 545.......... Castle, 240.......... citadel, 352, 418..........., fortifications at, 418, 581.........., garrison of, 213, 279, 307, 352, 418, 545........., governor of, see Haynes, Col..........., m erchants, & c. of, 508.........., prisoners in, 255, 279, 287, 374 (2), 592.........., r e sid e n t a t, 7 6..........., ships to or from, 371, 377, 379.........., timber for, 418........, troops in, or to, 307, 353, 371, 387, 394................., outrages by, 233..........., Vice-Admiral of, 31. Whale oil, 380. Whalley, Chas., see Walley........... Col., 49, 152, 351, 403 (2), 406, 556................, payments to, 591. 593................, regiment of, 137, 139, 407. Wharton, Philip, Lord Wharton, 447..........., Geo., 402 (2), 490, 568..........., P e t e r, 5 2 4. Wheat, 131, 136, 210, 568; see also Corn........... fo r I r e la n d, 6 2, 7 2, 7 8, 1 1 2, 1 1 7, 1 1 8, 126, ]136, 178, 186, 191, 202, 205, 209, 210 (2), 224, 228, 239, 284, 454, 535, 562, 566, 574, 580, 583, 587, 596. Wheatley, Capt. Wm., 74, 96................, letter to, 179................, warrants to, 562, 564. Wheeler, Capt. Abraham, 102, 125, 378................, letter to, 150.........., Rich., 561................, warrant to, 561. Wheller, Isaac, account by, 261. Whelpley, Andrew, 535. Whetham, Col. Nat., governor of Portsmouth, 362, 488; see also Portsmouth, governor of................, letter and notes of, 420, 423.........,......, letter to, 420................., warrant to, 566. Whetstone, Mr., postmaster at Canterbury, 542. Whetwall, Rob., 518. Whichcot, Col., governor of Windsor Castle, 32, 315, 410, 455, 469, 490 (4), 491, 567................, letters to, 32, 312, 314, 344. Whitby, 497..........., residents at, 407..........., ships to, 234, 244. Whitchin, Mr., 86. White, alias Perrot, Geo., 565..........., Hen., 39........... John, 154........... Rich., 543........... Win., printer, 63, 547..........., Capt., 481. Whitehall, 155, 249, 342, 350, 362, 363, 550..........., bellringer at% 363.........., chapel in, 373, 414, 447, 552.........,......, groom and keeper of, 363, 373.........., clock keeper at, 363..........; committee of, 8, 100, 340, 342, 362, 373, 374, 383, 388, 414, 503, 550................, references to, 332, 349................, reports of, 363, 364.........., committees sitting at, 212, 239, 374, 447, 449, 461, 509..........., cook at, 264..........., Council Chamber at, 501..........,Council of State at, 8, 83, 155, 166, 211,284, 285, 311 (2), 313, 359, 362, 369, 383 (2), 501, 503, 513, 533, 534, 542, 544, 552 (2), 565, 568.........., furniture, &c. at, 318, 363, 369, 383, 437, 565.........., gallery in, 155, 363, 372,501............ garden at, 311, 362, 595................, keeper of, 332, 362, 363........... guard at, 332, 501, 503 (2)................, allowances for, 362, 398, 490, 592................, arms for, 503..........., guard house at, 368. GENERAL INDEX..697 Whitehall-cont.........., letters dated from, 159, 160-165, 171, 172, 174-176, 178-183, 185-187, 189 -193, 197 (2), 200-207, 209-212, 214, 215, 217-224, 226-228, 230-237, 239 -248, 250, 251, 253-257, 259, 260, 262 -265, 268-270, 272-280, 282-284, 286 -304, 306-309, 311-316, 318-320, 323, 324, 326, 328, 330-337,340-342, 344 -348, 352, 353, 356, 357, 361 (3), 366, 367, 369-372, 374, 376-378, 380 (3), 382 (2), 384; 385, 386, 390 (2), 407, 408, 423, 424, 432, 434, 450, 452, 455 (2), 457, 460, 462, 463, 474..........., lobby at, keeper of, 568.........., lodgings in, keepers of, 363, 373........, Marshal-general at, 311, 569.........., master mason at, 154.........., orchard at, keeper of, 363.........., Paper Office at, 115, 340, 589...........,...... clerk of, 233.........., porters at, 248, 342, 487 (2), 501.........., preachers at, 447 (2), 515........., prison at, 290, 426.........., prisoner at, 133.........., repairs of, 165, 172, 250, 295, 372 (2), 488, 550, 584........., residents in, 182, 188, 201, 239, 283, 284, 311 (2), 332, 362, 363, 373, 374, 388, 398, 533, 534, 541 (2), 544, 552 (2)................. warrant to, 544.........., sermons preached in, 373........., Shields' gallery in, 155, 372.........., soldiers quartered at, 83, 201, 240, 284, 303, 544, 551.................fuel, lodging, &c. for, 331, 491.........., stone gallery in, 363, 501.........., surveyor of works at, see Carter, Edw.........., tilt-yard at, 551.........., wardrobe stuff in, 535........... water gate at, 414. Whitehall, Rich., 533. Whitelock, Bulstrode, serjeant-at-law, member of the Council of State, and Lord Commissioner of the Great Seal, 6, 9, 167, 173, 263, 374, 376, 384, 438, 481, 482, 502 (2), 507, 508, 511, 512; see also Great Seal, commissioners of,.........,...... placed on committees, 17, 18, 36 (2), 37, 43, 213, 215, 300, 340, 343, 360, 365, 374, 384, 402, 428, 430, 473, 490. Whitstable, co. Kent, fishermen at, warrant to, 551. Whittaker, Tobias, M.D., 508........... M r., 33. Whittlewood forest, deer, conies, &c. in, 369. Whittington, Luke, 318 (2), 322.........., Mr., 479. Whynnard, Thos., 543. Wickham, corn riot at, 316, 340, 341........., inhabitants of, 341..........., markets at, 316.........., mayor of, 327................., letters tQ, 316, 341.........., troops at, 316. Widdrington, Sir Wm., 39..,....... Lady, wife of, pass for, 541. Wight, Isle of, 434 72, 201, 243, 356..........,......, castles in, 137, 138, 483, 532, 584..........,......, ammunition, &c. required for, 43, 72, 110, 235, 546 (2), 547 (2)................., Charles I. at, 5................ Crown lands in, 483................. defence of, 277................, fortifications at, 468, 476, 483, 532........................ money for repair of, 307, 468, 483, 588................, gentry in, 451................ governors of, see Fleetwood, Col. Chas., and Sydenham, Col. Wm................, inhabitants of, 277................, powder for, 311................., treaty at, money borrowed for, 363................., troops in or for, 475.........,......, commanders of, 267, 277....................... raising of, 277................, Vice-Admiral of, 203, 206,.............., wreck near, 44, 226. Wigtown, Scotland, sheriffdom of, committee of war in, 266. Wilbraham, Roger, letter to, 61. Wilcox, Jno., 84. Wild, Capt., consul at Smyrna, 88; see also Smyrna, consul at................, letter to, 91, 196..........., prisoner, 314, 561. Wildey, Rear-Admiral Wm., 346................. salary of, 341. Wildman, Jno., 154. Wildy, Capt., 226. Wilkes, Rich., payment to, 579........... Mr., 99. Wilkinson, Capt. Robt., 401, 519, 527........... Wm., payment to, 583..........., Dr., payment to, 588. Willes, July, 76, 79. Williams, Sir Abraham, 212.........., Fras., 391.......... or Williamson, John, 306, 409 (2), 510.........., John, master farrier of the Irish train, 581..........., Sir John, 244..........., Luke; 56, 58..........., Oliver, 540..........., Robert, 175, 365, 551..........., Wm., 564. 698 GENERAL INDEX. Williams-cont..........., C a p t., 5 3 7................. w ife of, pass for, 537.........., Dr., 83.........., prisoner, 453. Williamson, Jno., see Williams..........., W m., 4 8.........., M r., 4 8 6. Williboson or Willubson, Danl., letter to, 259................ warrant to, 542. Willingham, Mr., 503. Willoughby, Col. Fras., 423, 428, 525................, Lady and children of, pass for, 537.........., Sir Fras., 140, 205, 213, 224, 267................, payments to, 584, 586.........., Col. Wm., Navy Commissioner at Portsmouth, 72, 170, 204, 212, 230 (2), 239, 240, 241, 248, 272, 378, 404, 405, 408, 421,478................., letters to, 38, 138, 441, 452, 467................, reference to, 504.......... Capt., 69, 71, 204, 249 (2), 250..........., M r., 5 6 2. Wills, Uriah, 419. Wills or testaments, and administrations, Bill on, 199................. committee on, 238, 432................, registrars for, 428, 432. Willubson, Danl., see Williboson. Wilshire, Capt., see Wiltshire. Wilson, Elianor, 123.........., Alderman Rowland, member of the Council of State, 6, 9, 21, 51, 66, 72, 101, 105-107, 130, 138, 142, 269, 449, 451, 453, 456, 460, 465, 495, 496, 512................, placed on committees, 14 (2), 31, 34, 58, 59 (2), 86, 103 (2), 145, 297, 343, 447, 451................, references to, 103, 190, 300................, warrant to, 560.......... Wm., 523..............., warrant to, 553.........., alias Heaton, Dr., 384, 544, 561. Wilton, Walter, payment to, 583. Wiltshire or Wilshire, Capt. Rich., 152, 280, 319 (2), 320..........,......, payment to, 599. Wiltshire association, 52..........., p la c es in, 5 3, 5 6 4..........., raising m en in, 351, 354, 593........,....... officers for, 355 (3). Winchester or Winton, 86..........., Bishop of, late, Curle, Walter, 53, 54.......... Castle, 243, 245, 272, 294................, demolishing of, 180, 197, 241, 304, 305, 320, 323.......... College, master, fellows, &c. of, oath for, 339..........., M arquis of, see P aulet, Jno. Winde, Mr., 411. Windell, Thos., 108.............., Helenor, wife of, 108. Windham, Col. Fras., commission to, 355................, instructions for, 354.........., Sir Hugh, 129, 235.........., Thos., 45. Windsor, 132.........., arms at, 537.......... Bridge, timber for, 534.......... Castle, 32, 345, 490 (3)................, designs against, 312, 314, 315.......... chapel or church, 410................, committee on repairs, &c. of, 490................., furniture, &c., in, 490, 491..........., Charles I. at, 5.......... forest, 167................, keeper of, warrant to, 565................,timber in, 154, 340, 477, 479, 490, 515, 537, 554, 567................., woodwards of, warrant to, 567.......... garrison, 32, 312, 567..........., governor of, see Whichcot, Col..........., money from, 573..........., ordnance at, 490..............., carriages for, 567.......... parks, 155, 502..........., piping stolen from, 490, 491, 546..........., poor knights of, 490, 491..........., preachers at, 32........... prisoners at, 32, 410........... residents at, 469..........., robbery at, 344..........., storekeeper at, 500..........., troops at, 353........... wardrobe keeper at, 491. Windsor, Lord, see Hickman. Wine office, 161. Wines, 114, 116..........., excise on, 225........... French, 452? Wingate, Edw., note by, 1. Wingfield, John, 556..........., Sir Rich., 531. Wingreen, Ralph, 319. Winsley, Martha, 419. Wilstanley, Edm., 363. Winter, Sir Jno., 39, 294, 295, 443, 545, 546. Winton, see Winchester. Witchcraft, 215. Wither, Mr., letter to, 320. Witherings, Mr., 99, 142. Wittewrong, Sir John, 279................, letter to, 301. Wogan, Abraham, letter to, 109. Wollaston, Alderman Sir Jno., treasurer-atwar, 86, 120, 129, 130, 142, 245, 327, 330, 332, 396, 402, 404, 438, 447, 571................., letters to, 141, 328..........,....., payments by, 573 (2), 595. GENERAL. Wollaston, Alderman Sir Jno.-cont................ warrant to, 598........, M r., 40. Wood, Geo., 144, 360, 471................, petitions of, 144, 289................, statement by, 144.........., Sir Hen., pass for, 543.......... Marg., 229........... Robt, letter to, 176........... Rob., pilot, 544.........., Lieut. Valentine, 77, 572.........., Wm., 370................, paymentto, 591........., Mr., prisoner, 229................, Margaret, wife of, 229. Woodbridge, Thos., 197. Woodbridge, 423.........., ships of, or built at, 200, 472. Woodcock, John, letter to, 140. Woodcot, Mr., 470, 545................, letters to, 159, 252, 272. Woodgreen, Capt. Isaac, 564. Woods and forests, 213, 434, 435, 464; see also Timber. Woodshee, resident at, 546. Wool, 64, 65, 477.........., manufacture of, 64, 297.........., transportation of, 199, 330. Woolchurch, merchant at, 545. Wooley, Jno., 41 (2). Woollen cloth, 274, 277; see also Cloth.......... draper, 144. Woolward, Wm., 392. Woolwich, 395.......... dock, ships in or to, 122, 171.......... dockyard, 333................, ships built at, 171, 181.........., officers at, 397......,.., ropemakers at, 133, 395, 520.........., ships built at, 82, 548..........., ships to, 531.........., surgeon at, 532. Wootton Bassett, co. Wilts, 564. Worcester, Earl of, see Somerset. Worcester House (London), 135 (2), 164, 183 (2), 532.........., committee at, 485.........., officers and troops in, 264. Worcester, 443.........., murder in, 278. Worcestershire, 45........... excise commissioners in, 515.........., place in, 430.........., residents in, 271.........., riots in, 515.........., sequestrations in, committee for, 45................, letters to, 44, 218. Worgan, Christ., letter to, 176. Worger, Edw., 388. INDEX. 699 Works, the, clerk of, 165,172, 546.........., surveyor of, 155, 165, 172, 280, 283, 295, 344, 349, 363, 372, 410; see also Carter, Edw................, payment to, 584................., warrant to, 550. Worsenholme, Sir Jno., 382. Worsley, Thos., 291..........,...., John, son of, 291................., Elizabeth, daughter of, 291. Worth, Susan, pass for, 537. Worthevale, Capt. Christ., 521.........., Capt. Rich., 521. Wren, Mr., 547. Wressall Castle, 279, 428.........., demolishing of, 264, 278, 279, 285, 286, 290. Wrexham, prisoners at, 236. Wright or Waight, John, Ensign, 247, 253..........., John, warrant to, 553..........., Thomas, 433..........., Wm., warrant to, 528..........., W m., printer, 529..........., Major or Capt., 216, 284, 544. Wriothesley, Sir W., 446. Writing, double, secret of, 288 (2). Wroth, Sir Thos., letter to, 256..........., Thos., 373. Wyan or Wyand, Mr., registrar of the Admiralty Court, 62, 178, 388..........,, letters to, 122, 219..............., order to, 220. Wyatt, Devereux, 191..........., Jno., 522. Wybrantz, Daniel, 111, 126........,......, letter to, 186. Wye, Rich., sen., 395, 554.........., Rich., jun., 395, 554 (2). Wylde, Jno., Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, member of the Council of State, 6, 183, 362 (2), 365, 370, 374, 376, 406, 449, 465, 469, 476, 512..................letter of, alluded to, 45................, letter to, 341................, placed on committees, 413,417, 474..........,....... reference to, 471. Wyn, Devereux, 262. Wynn, Maurice, 258..........., Sir Rich., treasurer to the Queen, account of, 258. Wyrewater (co. Lancaster), persons at, 297. Y. Yarborough, Robt., 323. Yards, see Dockyards. Yarmouth or Great Yarmouth, 267, 282, 290, 297, 357, 382, 450, 493, 495, 563. 700 GENERAL INDEX. Yarmouth or Great Yarmouth-cont........... bailiffs of, 457................, letter to, 201................, petition of, alluded to, 137........... bailiffs, aldermen, &c. of, 519........... defence of, 232.......... fleet, 152.........., fort at, 541, 580..........., payment for, 586..........., g arriso n in, 2 3 0, 2 6 7................, troops in, 228, 234, 495........... governor of, 541..........., m a g a z in e a t, 7 1.........., m ariners at, 2 67, 268................, mutiny of, 301, 302..........., m ilitia in, offi cers of, 521..........., N orth, prisoner in, 496..........,officers at, 267, 411, 541..........., p iracies n ear, 2 63, 2 64..........., prisoners in, 201, 252, 346, 480, 481.........., residents at, 56, 223, 280, 495..........., ships at, 267, 301, 302, 408, 409, 519.........., ships fitting out, at, 234, 241.........., ships victualling at, 125 (2), 208, 276, 280, 368........... ships of, or crayers, 81, 112 (3), 157, 178 (2), 273, 292 (6), 535 (2), 544, 547.........., ships to or from, 122, 157, 223 (2), 241, 273, 283, 291, 301, 304, 318, 551, 554, 558, 559..........., travellers to or from, 267, 268 (3), 447..........., victualler at, see K ing, T hos.........., victuals at or for, 167, 383. Yarmouth Roads, ships in, 152, 267, 268. Yarrow, commissary, warrant to, 540. Yarvell, Wm., 541. Yates or Yeates, Barth., warrant to,1562 (3)............ L ady, p ass for, 54 7. Yeomans, Jno., warrant to, 553. Yoakly, Michael, 318. Yong, Roger, sons of, 558. York, Duke of, see James. York, 232, 237, 558.......... assizes at, 247, 248.........., Clifford's tower at, keeper of, warrant to, 536.........., Commander-in-Chief at, 235.........., council of war at, 244.........., magazine at, 205..........., mayor of, 422................, letter to, 345..........., m erch a n ts a t, 5 7 4.........., officers at, 235. York-cont........... persons in, 524........... prisoners in or to, 243, 244, 247, 248..........., riots at, 237, 238................, committee on, 233, 237........................, letter to, 235..........., stores at, keepers of, letter to, 187..........., trade of, 160..........., traveller to, 187..........., Vice-Admiral of, Earl of Mulgrave,.206. Yorkshire, 1, 232, 278, 279........... coast of, 497..........., committee of, or commissioners in, 1, 8, 235, 299..........., gentlemen of, 188..........., justices of assize for, 244................, letter to, 243..........., members of Parliament for, 497..........., militia in, committee or commissioners for, 432................., letter to, 298.........., places in, 1, 2, 65, 278, 422..........., residents in, 1, 65, 415, 432, 510.........., sheriff of, 422..........., troops in, disaffection of, 298, 299................, disbanding of, 574.........., East riding of, 1................, militia in, commissioners for, 510. Youghall (Ireland), ships at, 251.........., ships to, 84, 515, 516..........., stores, &c. sent to, 565, 569 (2), 599..........., travellers to, 501, 529. Young or Younge, Capt. Anth., 110, 160, 206 (2), 207.........,......, letters to, 157, 313................, payment to, 589..........,......, warrant to, 211..........., Patrick, keeper of books, &c. at StJames's, 323, 473 (2), 526.........., Thos., 368.........., Wm., 319. Z. Zachary, waterman, 311. Zante, 198. Zealand, 405, 499.........., ships to, 480. Zurich, cantons of, 116. ERRATA. Page. 4, No. 4, 3~,or Cooke read Coke. 34, line 19,for Leslie read Lisle. 48, 21 lines from bottom, and p. 57, 12 lines from bottom,for Davis read Danvers. 56, line 10,for ambassadors read ambassador. 71, 8th line from top, after Commissioners add " to make the provisions required." 99, 10 lines from bottom, for Dan. read David. 119, 11 lines from bottom, and 'p. 120, 7 and 15 lines from bottom, for Vol. VI. read Vol. I. 121, 20 lines from bottom,for Beanch read Bench. 136, margin, top,for May 12 read May 11. 188, No. 9, line 3,for York read Yorkshire. 254, line 16,for governors read governor. 272, line 1,for by Hen. 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CALENDARS OF STATE PAPERS, &C. - - CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS OF GREAT BRITAIN DURING THE MIDDLE AGES - - - PUBLICATIONS OF THE RECORD COMMISSIONERS, &C. WORKS PUBLISHED IN PHOTOZINCOGRAPHY - Page - 3 AND IRELAND - - 9 - - 26 - 30 CALENDARS OF STATE PAPERS, &o. [IMPERIAL 8vo., cloth. Price 15s. each Volume or Part.] As far back as the year 1800, a Committee of the House of Commons recommended that Indexes and Calendars should be made to the. Public Records, and thirty-six years afterwards another Committee of the House of Commons reiterated that recommendation in more forcible words; but it was not until the incorporation of the State Paper Office with the Public Record Office that the Master, Qf the Rolls found himself in a position to take the necessary steps for carrying out the wishes of the House of Commons. On 7 December 1855, he stated to the Lords of the Treasury that although the Records, State Papers, and Documents in. his charge constitute the most "complete and perfect series of their kind in the civilized world," and although "they are of the greatest value in a historical and constitutional " point of view, yet they are comparatively useless to the public, from the " want of proper Calendars and Indexes." Acting upon the recommendations of the Committees of the House of Commons above referred to, he suggested to the Lords of the Treasury that to effect the object he had in view it would be necessary for him to employ a few persons fully qualified 'to perform the work which he contemplated. Their Lordships assented to the necessity of having Calendars prepared and printed, and empowered the Master of the Rolls to take such steps as might be necessary for this purpose. The following Works have been already published under the direction of the Master of the Rolls:CALENDARIUM GENEALOGICUM; for the Reigns of Henry IIf. and Edward I. Edited by CHARLES ROBERTS, Esq., Secretary of the Public Record Office. 2 Vols. 1865. This is a work of great value for elucidating the early history of our nobilty and landed gentry. YY 2 4 CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, OF THE REIGNS OF EDWARD VI., MARY, ELIZABETH, and JAMES I., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by ROBERT LEION, Esq., F.S.A., (Vols. I. and I[.), and MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN, (Vols. III.-XII.). 1856-1872. Vol. I.-1547-1580. Vol. II.-1581-1590. Vol. III.-1591-1594. Vol. IV.-1595-1597. Vol. V.-1598-1601. Vol. VI.-1601-1603, with Addenda, 1547-1565. Vol. VII.-Addenda, 1566-1579. Vol. VIII.-1603-1610. Vol. IX.-1611-1618. Vol. X.-1619-1623. Vol. XI.-1623-1625, with Addenda, 1603-1625. Vol. XII.-Addenda, 1580-1625. 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CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS relating to IRELAND, excerpted from the Records preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office; to the end of the Reign of HENRYVII. Edited by HENRY SAVAGE SWEETMAN, Esq., A.B., Trinity College, Dublin, Barrister-at-Law (Ireland). Vol. I. CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS relating to IRELAND, OF THE REIGN OF JAMES I., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, and elsewhere. Edited by the Rev. C. W. RUSSELL, D.D., and JOHN P. PRENDERGAST, Esq., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. IV.-1611, &c. CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, DURING THE COMMONWEALTH, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by MARY ANNE EVERETT GREEN. Vol. II. In Progress. CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, COLONIAL SERIES, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office, and elsewhere. Edited by W. NOEL SAINSBURY, Esq. Vol. IV.-East Indies, China, and Japan, 1622, &c. Vol. V.America and West Indies, 1661, &c. CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, DOMESTIC SERIES, OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE III., &c., preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by JOSEPH REDINGTON, Esq. (1760-1800), and JOHN RINGWOOD ATKINS, Esq. (1801-1829). CALENDAR OF STATE PAPERS, FOREIGN SERIES, OF THE REIGN OF ELIZABETH, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by ALLAN JAMES CROSBY, Esq., M.A., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. X.1572, &c. CALENDAR OF TREASURY PAPERS, preserved in Her Majesty's Public Record Office. Edited by JOSEPH REDINGTON, Esq. Vol. IV.-1708, &c. 9a THE CHRONICLES AND AIEMORIALS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND DURING TIHE MIDDLE AGES. [ROYAL 8vo., half-bound. Price 10s. each Volume or Part.] On 25 July 1822, the House of Commons presented an address to the Crown, stating that the editions of the works of our ancient historians were inconvenient and defective; that many of their writings still remained in manuscript, and, in some cases, in a single copy only. They added, " that an " uniform and convenient edition of the whole, published under His Majesty's "royal sanction, would be an undertaking honourable to His Majesty's reign, " and conducive to the advancement of historical and constitutional know"ledge; that the House therefore humbly besought His Majesty, that He "' would be graciously pleased to give such directions as His Majesty, in His "wisdom, might think fit, for the publication of a complete edition of the " ancient historians of this realm, and assured His Majesty that whatever "expense might be necessary for this purpose would be made good." The Master of the Rolls, being very desirous that effect should be given to the resolution of the House of Commons, submitted to Her Majesty's Treasury in 1857 a plan for the publication of the ancient chronicles and memorials of the United Kingdom, and it was adopted accordingly. In selecting these works, it was considered right, in the first instance, to give preference to those of which the manuscripts were' unique, or the materials of which would help to fill up blanks in English history for which no satisfactory and authentic information hitherto existed in any accessible form. One great object the Master of the Rolls had in view was to form a corpus historicum within reasonable limits, and which should be as complete as possible. In a subject of so vast a range, it was important that the historical student should be able to select such volumes as confbrmed with his own peculiar tastes and studies, and not be put to the expense of purchasing the whole collection; an inconvenience inseparable from any other plan than that which has been in this instance adopted. Of the Chronicles and Memorials, the following volumes have been published. They embrace the period from the earliest time of British history down to the end of the reign of Henry VII. 10 1. THE CHRONICLE OF ENGLAND, by JOHN CAPGRAVE. Edited by the Rev. F. C. HINGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858. Capgrave was prior of Lynn, in Norfolk, and provincial' of the order of the Friars Hermits of England shortly before the year 1464. His Chronicle extends from the creation of the world to the year 1417. As a record of the language spoken in Norfolk (being written in English), it is of considerable value. 2. CHRONICON MONASTERII DE ABINGDON. Vols. I. and II. Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH STEVENSON, M.A., of University College, Durham, and Vicar of Leighton Buzzard. 1858. This Chronicle traces the history of the great Benedictine monastery of Abingdon in Berkshire, from its foundation by King Ina of Wessex, to the reign of Richard I., shortly after which period the present narrative was drawn up by an inmate of the establishment. The author had access to the title-deeds of the house; and incorporates into his history various charters of the Saxon kings, of great importance as illustrating not only the history of the locality but that of the kingdom. The work is printed for the first time. 3. LIVES OF EDWARD THE CONFESSOR. I.-La Estoire de Seint Aedward le Rei. II.-Vita Beati Edvardi Regis et Confessoris. III.-Vita JEduuardi Regis qui apud Westmonasterium requiescit. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1858. -' The first is a poem in Norman French, containing 4,686 lines, addressed to Alianor, Queen of Henry III., and probably written in the year 1245, on the occasion of the restoration of the church of Westminster. Nothing is known of the author. The second is an anonymous poem, containing 536 lines, written between the years 1440 and 1450, by command of Henry VI., to whom it is dedicated. It does not throw any new light on the reign of Edward the Confessor, but is valuable as a specimen of the Latin poetry of the time. The third, also by an anonymous author, was apparently written for Queen Edith, between the years 1066 and 1074, during the pressure of the suffering brought on the Saxons by the Norman conquest. It notices many facts not found in other writers, and some which differ considerably from the usual accounts. 4. MONUMENTA FRANCISCANA; scilicet, I.-Thomas de Eccleston de Adventu Fratrum Minorum in Angliam. II.-Ada3 de Marisco Epistolme. III.-Registrum Fratrum Minorum Londonia. Edited by J. S. BREWER, IM.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London. 1858. This volume contains original materials for the history of the settlement of the order of Saint Francis in England, the letters of Adam de Marisco, and other papers connected with the foundation and diffusion of this great body. It has been the aim of the editor to collect whatever historical information could be found in this country, towards illustrating a period of the national history for which only scanty materials exist. None of these have been before printed. 5. FASCICULI ZIZANIORUM MAGISTRI JOHANNIS. WYCLIF CUM TRITICO. Ascribed to THOMAS NETTER, of WALDEN, Provincial of the Carmelite Order in England, and Confessor to King Henry the Fifth. Edited by the Rev. W. W. SHIRLEY, M.A., Tutor and late Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford. 1858. This work derives its principal value from being the only contemporaneous account of the rise of the Lollards. When written, the disputes of the school .11 men had been extended to the field ofthieology, and they appear both in the writings of Wycliff and in those of his adversaries. Wycliff's little bundles of tares are not less metaphysical than theological, and the conflict between Nomimalists and Realists rages side by side with the conflict between the different interpreters of Scripture. The work gives a good idea of the 'controversies at the end of the 14th and the beginning of the 15th centuries. 6. THE BUIK OF THE CRONICLIS OF SCOTLAND; or, A Metrical Version of the History of Hector Boece; by WILLIAM STEWART. Vols. 1., I., and III. Edited by W. B. TURNBULL, Esq., of Lincoln's Inn, Barristerat-Law. 1858. This is a metrical translation of a Latin Prose Chronicle, and was written in the first half of the 16th century. The narrative begins with the earliest legends, and ends with the death of James I; of Scotland, and the " evil ending of the traitors that slew hini." Strict accuracy of statement is not' to be' looked for in such a work as this; but the stories of the colonization of Spain, Ireland, and Scotland are interesting if not true; and the chronicle is valuable as a reflection of the manners, sentiments, and character of the age in: which it was composed. The peculiarities of the Scottish dialect are well illustrated in this metrical version, and the 'student of language will find ample materials for comparison with the English dialects of the same period, and with modem lowland Scotch. 7. JOHANNIS CAPGRAVE LIBER DE ILLUSTRIBUS HENRICIS. Edited by the Rev. F. C. HINGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1858. This work is dedicated to Henry VI. of England, who appears to have been, in the author's estimation, the greatest of all the Henries. It is divided into three distinct parts, each having its own separate dedication.. The first part relates only to the history of the Empire, and extends from the election of Henry I., the Fowler, to the end of the reign of the Emperor Henry VI. The second part is devoted to English history, and extends from the accession of Henry I. in the year 1100, to the year 1446, which was the twenty-fourth year of the reign of King Henry VI. The third part contains the lives of illustrious men who have borne the name of Henry in various parts of the world. Capgrave was born in 1393, in the reign of Richard II., and lived during the Wars of the Roses, for the history of which period his work is of some value. 8. HISTORIA MONASTERII S. AUGUSTINI CANTUARIENSIS, by THOMAS OF ELMHAM, formerly Monk and Treasurer of that Foundation. Edited by CHARLES HARDWICK, M.A., Fellow of St. Catharine's Hall, and Christian Advocate in the University of Cambridge. 1858. This history extends from the arrival of St. Augustine in Kent until 1191. Prefixed is a chronology as far as 1418, which shows in outline what was to have been the character of the work when completed. The only copy known is in the possession of Trinity Hall, Cambridge. The author was connected with Norfolk, and most probably with Elmham, whence he derived his name. 9. EULOGI1UM (HISTORIARUM SIVE TEMPORIS): Chronicon ab Orbe condito usque ad Annum Domini 1366; a Monacho quodam Malmesbiriensi exaratum. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by F. S. HAYDON, Esq., B.A. 1858-1863. This is a Latin Chronicle extending from the Creation to the latter part of the reign of Edward III., and written by a monk of the Abbey of Malmesbury, in Wiltshire, about the year 1367. A continuation, carrying the history of England down to the year 1413, was added in the former half of the fifteenth century by an author whose name is not known. The original Chronicle is divided into five books, and contains a history of the world generally, but more especially 12 of England to the year 1366. The continuation extends the history down to the coronation of Henry V. The Eulogium itself is chiefly valuable as containing a history, by a contemporary, of the period between 1356 and 1366. The notices of events appear to have been written very soon after their occurrence. Among other interesting matter, the Chronicle contains a diary of the Poitiers campaign, evidently furnished by some person who accompanied the army of the Black Prince. The continuation of the Chronicle is also the work of a contemporary, and gives a very interesting account of the reigns of Richard II. and Henry IV. It is believed to be the earliest authority for the statement that the latter monarch died in the Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster. 10. MEMORIALS OF HENRY THE SEVENTH: Bernardi Andreae Tholosatis Vita Regis Henrici Septimi; necnon alia quwedam ad eundem Regem spectantia. Edited by JAMES GAIRDNER, Esq. 1858. The contents of this volume are-(1) a life of Henry VII., by his poet laureate and historiographer, Bernard Andre, of Toulouse, with some compositions in verse, of which he is supposed to have been the author; (2) the journals of Roger Machado during certain embassies on which he was sent by Henry VII. to Spain and Brittany, the first of which had reference to the marriage of the King's son, Arthur, with Catharine of Arragon; (3) two curious reports by envoys sent to Spain in the year 1505 touching the succession to the Crown of Castile, and a project of marriage between Henry VII. and the Queen of Naples; and (4) an account of Philip of Castile's reception in England in 1506. Other documents of interest in connexion with the period are given in an appendix. 11. MEMORIALS OF HENRY THE FIFTH. I.-Vita Henrici Quinti, Roberto Redmanno auctore. II.-Versus Rhythmici in laudem Regis Henrici Quinti. III.-Elmhami Liber Metricus de Henrico V. Edited by CHARLES A. COLE, Esq. 1858. This volume contains three treatises which more or less illustrate the history of the reign of Henry V., viz.: A Life by Robert Redman; a Metrical Chronicle by Thomas Elmham, prior of Lenton, a contemporary author; Versus Rhythmici, written apparently by a monk of Westminster Abbey, who was also a contemporary of Henry V. These works are printed for the first time. 12. MUNIMENTA GILDHALLAE LONDONIENSIS; Liber Albus, Liber Custumarum, et Liber Horn, in archivis Gildhallae asservati. Vol. I., Liber Albus. Vol. II. (in Two Parts), Liber Custumarum. Vol. III., Translation of the Anglo-Norman Passages in Liber Albus, Glossaries, Appendices, and Index. Edited by HENRY THOMAS RILEY, Esq., M.A., Barrister-at-Law. 1859-1862. The manuscript of the Liber Albus, compiled by John Carpenter, Common Clerk of the City of London in the year 1419, a large folio volume, is preserved in the Record Room of the City of London. It gives an account of the laws, regulations, and institutions of that City in the twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth, and early part of the fifteenth centuries. The Liber Custumarurn was compiled probably by various hands in the early part of the fourteenth century during the reign of Edward II. The manuscript, a folio volume, is also preserved in the Record Room of the City of London, though some portion in its original state, borrowed from the City in the reign of Queen Elizabeth and never returned, forms part of the Cottonian MS. Claudius D. II. in the British Museum. It also gives an account of the laws, regulations, and institutions of the City of London in the twelfth, thirteenth, and early part of the fourteenth centuries. 13. CHRONICA JOHANNIS DE OXENEDES. Edited by Sir HENRY ELLIS, K.H. 1859. Although this Chronicle tells of the arrival of Hengist and Horsa in England in the year 449, yet it substantially begins with the reign of King Alfred, and 13 comes down to the year 1292, where it ends abruptly. The history is particularly valuable for notices! of events in the eastern portions of the kingdom, which are not to be elsewhere obtained, and some curi6us facts are mentioned relative to the floods in that part of England, which are confirmed in the Friesland Chronicle of Anthony Heinrich, pastor of the Island of Mohr. 14. A COLLECTION OF POLITICAL POEMS AND SONGS RELATING TO ENGLISH HISTORY, FROM THE ACCESSION OF EDWARD III. TO THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A. 1859-1861. These Poems are perhaps the most interesting of all the historical writings of the period, though they cannot be relied on for accuracy of statement. They are various in character; some are upon religious subjects, some may be called satires, and some give no more than a court scandal; but as a whole they present a very fair picture of society, and of the relations of the different classes to one another. The period comprised is in itself interesting, and brings us, through the decline of the feudal system, to the beginning of our modern history. The songs in old English are of considerable value to the philologist. 15. The " Opus TERTIUM," " OPUS MINUS," &C., of ROGER BACON. Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London. 1859. This is the celebrated treatise-never before printed-so frequently referred to by the great philosopher in his works. It contains the fullest details we possess of the life and labours of Roger Bacon: also a fragment by the same author, supposed to be unique, the " Compendium Studii Theologice.' 16. BARTHOLOMIEI DE COTTON, MONACHI NORWICENSIS, HISTORIA ANGLICANA; 449-1298: necnon ejusdem Liber de Archiepiscopis et Episcopis Angliae. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1859. The author, a monk of Norwich, has here given us a Chronicle of England from the arrival of the Saxons in 449 to the year 1298, in or about which year it appears that he died. The latter portion of this history (the whole of the reign of Edward I. more especially) is of great value, as the writer was contemporary with the events which he records. An Appendix contains several illustrative documents connected with the previous narrative. 17. BRUT Y TYWYSOGION; or, The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales. Edited by the Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS AB ITHEL, M.A. 1860. This work, also known as " The Chronicle of the Princes of Wales," has been attributed to Caradoc of Llancarvan, who flourished about the middle of the twelfth century. It is written in the ancient Welsh language, begins with the abdication and death of Caedwala at Rome, in the year 681, and continues the history down to the subjugation of Wales by Edward I., about the year 1282. 18. A COLLECTION OF ROYAL AND HISTORICAL LETTERS DURING THE REIGN OF HENRY IV. 1399-1404. Edited by the Rev. F. C. HINGESTON, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford. 1860. This volume, like all the others in the series containing a miscellaneous selection of letters, is valuable on account of the light it throws upon biographical history, tand the familiar view it presents of characters, manners, and events. The period requires much elucidation; to which it will materially contribute. 19. THE REPRESSOR OF OVER MUCH BLAMING OF THE CLERGY. By REGINALD PECOCK, sometime Bishop of Chichester. Vols. I. and 1I. Edited by CHURCHILL BABINGTON, B.D., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1860. The " Repressor " may be considered the earliest piece of good theological disquisition of which our English prose literature can boast. The author was born 14 about the end of the fourteenth century, consecrated Bishop of St. Asaph in the year 1444, and translated to the see of Chichester in 1450. While Bishop of St. Asaph, he zealously defended his brother prelates from the attacks of those who censured thke bishops for their neglect of duty. He maintained that it was no part of a bishop's functions to appear in the pulpit, and that his time might be more profitably spent, and his dignity better maintained, in the performance of works of a higher character. Among those who thought differently were the Lollards, and against their general doctrines the c" Repressor " is directed. Pecock took up a position midway between that of the Roman Church and that of the modern Anglican Church; but his work is interesting chiefly because it gives a full account of the views of the Lollards and of the arguments -by which they were supported, and, because it assists us to ascertain the state of feeling which ultimately led to the Reformation,. Apart from religious matters, the light thrown upon contemporaneous history is very small, but the "Repressor" has great value for the philologist, as it tells us what were the characteristics of the language in use among the cultivated Englishmen of the fifteenth century. Pecock, though an opponent of the Lollards, showed a certain spirit of toleration, for which he received, towards the end of his life, the usual mediaeval reward-persecution. 20. ANNALES CAMBURI. Edited by the Rev. JOHN WILLIAMS AS ITHEL, M.A. 1860. These annals, which are in Latin, commence in the year 447, and come down to the year 1288. The earlier portion appears to be taken from an Irish Chronicle, which was also used by Tigernach, and by the compiler of the Annals of Ulster. During its first century it contains scarcely anything relating to Britain, the earliest direct cbncurrenee with English history is relative to the mission of Augustine. Its notices throughout though brief, ate valuable. The annals were probably 'written at St. Davids, by Blegewryd, Archdeacon of Llandaff, the most learned' man in his day in all Cymru. 21. THE WORKS OF GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS. Vols. I., II., III., and IV. Edited by J. S. BREWER, M.A., Professor of English Literature, King's College, London. Vols. V. and VI. Edited by the Rev. JAMES F. DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. 1861-1873. These volumes contain the historical works of Gerald du Barry, who lived in the reigns of Henry II., Richard I., and John, and attempted to re-establish the independence of Wales by restoring the see of St. Davids to its ancient primacy. His works are of a very miscellaneous nature, both in prose and verse, and are remarkable chiefly for the racy and original anecdotes which they contain relating to contemporaries. He is, the only Welsh writer of any importance who has contributed so much to the medieval literature of this country, or assumed, in consequence of his nationality, so free and independent a tone. His frequent travels in Italy, in France, in Ireland, and in Wales, gave him opportunities for observation which did not generally fall to the lot of mediaeval writers in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and of these observations Giraldus has made due use. Only extracts from these treatises have been printed before, and almost all of them are taken from unique manuscripts. The TopographiaHibernica (in Vol. V.) is the result of Giraldus' two visits to Ireland. The first in the year 1183, the second in 1185-6, when he accompanied Prince John into that country. Curious as this treatise is, Mr. Dimock is of opinion that it ought not to be accepted as sober truthful history, for Giraldus himself states that truth was not his main object, and that he compiled the work ate for the purpose of sounding the praises off Henry the Second. Elsewhere, however, he declares that he had Stated nothing in the Topographia of the truth of which he was not well assured, either by his own eyesight or by the testimony, with all diligence elicited, of the most trustworthy and authentic men in the country; that though he did not put just the same full faith in their reports as in what he had himself seen, yet, as they only related what they had themselves seen, he could not but believe such credible witnesses. A very interesting portion of this treatise is devoted to the animals of Ireland. It shows that he was a very accurate and acute observer, and his descriptions are given in a way that a scientific naturalist of the present day could hardly improve upon. The Expugnatio Hibernica was written about the year 1188 and may be regarded rather 15 as a great epic than a sober relation of acts occurring in his own days. No one can peruse it without coming to the conclusion that it is rather a poetical fiction than a prosaic truthful history. Vol. VL contains the Itinerarium Kambrise et Descriptio Kambrise. 22. LETTERS AND PAPERS- ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE WARS OF THE ENGLISH IN FRANCE DURING THE REIGN OF HENRY THE SIXTH, KING OF ENGLAND. Vol. I., and Vol. II. (in Two Parts). Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH STEVEnSON, M.A., of University College,. Durham, and Vicar of Leighton Buzzard.- 1i861-1864. The letters and papers contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from originals or contemporary copies extant in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, and the Dep6t des Archives, in Paris. They illustrate the line of policy adopted by John Duke of Bedford and his successors during their government of Normandy, and, such other provinces of France as had been acquired by Henry V. We may here trace, step by step, the gradual declension of the English power, until we are prepared to read of its final overthrow. 23. THE ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE, ACCORDING TO THE SEVERAL ORIGINAL AUTHORITIES. Vol. I., Original Texts. Vol. II., Translation. Edited and translated by BENJAMIN THORPE, Esq., Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Munich, and of the Society of Netherlandish Literature at Leyden. 1861. This:Chronicle, extending frorm the earliest history of Britain to the year 1154, is justly the boast of England; for no other nation can produce any history, written in its own vernacular, at all approaching it, either in antiquity, truthfulness, or extent, the historical books of the Bible alone excepted. There are at present six independent manuscripts of the Saxon Chronicle, ending in different years, and' written in different parts of the country. In this edition, the text of each manuscript is printed in columns on the same page, so that the student may see at a glance the various changes which occur in orthography, whether arising from locality or: age. 24, LETTERS AND PAPERS ILLUSTRATIVE' OF THE REIGNS OF RICHARD III. AND, HENRY VII. Vols. I. and II. Edited by JAMES GAIRDNER,' Esq. 1861-1863. The Papers are derived from MSS. in the Public Record Office, the British Museum, and other repositories. The period to which they refer is unusually destitute pf chronicles and other sources of historical information, so that the light obtained from these documents is of special importance. The principal contents of the volumes are some diplomatic Papers of Richard III.; correspondence between Henry VII. and Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain; documents relating to Edmund de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk; and a portion of the correspondence of James IV. of Scotland. 25. LETTERS OF BISHOP GROSSETESTE, illustrative of the Social Condition of his Time. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1861. The Letters ofRobert Grosseteste (131 in number) are here collected from various sources, and a large portion' of them is printed for the first time. They range in date from about 1210 to 1253, and relate to various matters connected not only with the political history of England during the reign of Henry III., but with its ecclesiastical condition. They refer especially to the diocese of Lincoln, of which Grosseteste was bishop. 26. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELANI. Vol. 1. (in Two Parts); Anterior to the Norman Invasion. Vol. II.; 1066-1200. Vol. III.; 1200-1327. By Sir THOMAS DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 1862-1871, The object of this work is to publish notices of all known sources of British history, both printed and unprinted, in one continued sequence. The materials, when historical (as distinguished from biographical), are arranged under the year in which the latest event is recorded in the 'chronicle or history, and not 16 under the period in which its author, real or supposed, flourished. Biographies are enumerated under the year in which the person commemorated died, and not under the year in which the life was written. This arrangement has two' advantages; the materials for any given period may be seen at a glance; and if the reader knows the time when an author wrote, and the number of years that had elapsed between the date of the events and the time the writer fourished, he will generally be enabled to form a fair estimate of the comparative value of the narrative itself. A brief analysis of each work has been added when deserving it, in which the original portions are distinguished from those which are mere compilations. When possible, the sources are indicated from which such compilations have been derived. A biographical sketch of the author of each piece has been added, and a brief notice has also been given of such British authors as have written on historical subjects. 27. ROYAL AND OTHER HISTORICAL LETTERS ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE REIGIN OF HENRY III. Vol. I., 1216-1235. Vol. IL, 1236-1272. Selected and edited by the Rev. W. W. SHIRLEY, D.D., Regius Professor in Ecclesiastical History, and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford. 1862 -1866. The letters contained in these volumes are derived chiefly from the ancient correspondence formerly in the Tower of London, and now in the Public Record Office. They illustrate' the political, history of England during the growth of its liberties, and throw considerable light upon the personal history of Simon de Montfort. The affairs of France form the subject of many of them, especially in regard to the province of Gascony. The entire collection consists of nearly 700 documents, the greater portion of which is printed for the first time. 28. CHRONICA MONASTERII S. ALBANI.-1. THOMJE WALSINGHAM HISTORIA ANGLICANA; Vol. I., 1272-1381: Vol. II., 1381-1422. 2. WILLELMI RISHANGER CHRONICA ET ANNALES, 1259-1307. 3. JOHANNIS DE TROKELOWE ET HENRICI DE BLANEFORDE CHRONICA. ET ANNALES, 1259-1296; 1307-1324; 1392-1406. 4. GESTA ABBATUM MONASTERII S. ALBANI, A THOMA WALSINGHAM, REGNANTE RICARDO SECUNDO, EJUSDEM ECCLESI1E PRAECENTORE, COMPILATA; Vol. I., 793-1290: Vol. II., 1290-1349: Vol. III., 1349-1411. 5. JOHANNIS AMUNDESHAM, MONACHI MONASTERII S. ALBANI, UT VIDETUR, ANNALES; Vols. I. and II. 6. REGISTRA QUORUNDAM ABBATUM MONASTERII S. ALBANI, QUI S&ECULO XVm~ FLORUERE; Vol. I., REGISTRUM ABBATLE JOHANNIS WHETHAMSTEDE, ABBATIS MONASTERII SANCTI ALBANI, ITERUM SUSCEPTtE; ROBERTO BLAKENEY, CAPELLANO, QUONDAM ADSCRIPTUMI: Vol. II., REGISTRA JOHANNIS WHETHAMSTEDE, WILLELMI ALBON, ET WILLELMI WALINGFORDE, ABBATUM MONASTERII SANCTI ALBANI, CUM APPENDICE, CONTINENTE QUASDAM EPISTOLAS, A JOHANNE WHETHAMSTEDE CONSCRIPTAS. Edited by HENRY THOMAS RILEY, Esq., M.A., Cambridge and Oxford; and of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1863-1873. In the first two volumes is a history of England, from the death of Henry I1I. to the death of Henry V., written by Thomas Walsingham, Precentor of St. Albans and prior of the cell of Wymundham, belonging to that abbey. It is printed from MS. VII. in the Arundel Collection in the College of Arms, London, a manuscript of the fifteenth century, collated with MS; 13 E. IX. in the King's Library in the British Museum, and MS. VII. in the Parker Collection of Manuscripts at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. In the third volume is a Chronicle of English History, attributed to William IRishanger, monk of Saint Albans, who lived in the reign of Edward:. printed from the Cottonian Manuscript, Faustina B. IX. (of the fourteenth century) in the British Museum, collated with MS. 14 C. VII. (fols. 219 -231) in the King's Library, British Museum, and the Cottonian Manuscript, Claudius E. III., fols. 306-331: Also an account of transactions attending the award of the kingdom of Scotland to John Balliol by Edward I., 1291-1292, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI., attributed to William Rishanger above mentioned, but on no sufficient ground: A short Chronicle of English Historij, 17 from 1292 to 1300, by an unknown hand, from MS. Cotton Claudius D. VI.: A short Chronicle from 1297 to 1307, Willelmi Rishanger Gesta Edwardi Primi Regis Anglise, from MS. 14 C. I. in the Royal Library, and MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI., with an addition of Annales Regum Anglize, probably by the same hand: A fragment of a Chronicle of English History, 1299, 1300, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI.: A fragment of a Chronicle of English History. 1295 to 1300, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI.: and a fragment of a Chronicle of English History, 1285 to 1307, from MS. 14 C. I. in the Royal Library. In the fourth volume is a Chronicle of English History, by an anonymous writer, 1259 to 1296, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI.: Annals of Edward II., 1307 to 1323, by John de Trokelowe a monk of St. Albans, from MS. Cotton, Claudius D. VI.: A continuation of Trokelowe's Annals, 1323, 1324, by Henricus de Blaneforde, from MS. Cotton. Claudius D. VI.: A full Chronicle of English History, by an anonymous writer of St. Albans, 1392 to 1406, from MS. VIL in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; and an account of the benefactors of St. Albans, written in the early part of the fifteenth century, from MS. VI. in the same Library. The fifth, sixth, and seventh volumes contain a history of the Abbots of St. Albans, and of the fortunes and vicissitudes of the house, from 793 to 1411, mainly compiled by Thomas Walsingham, Precentor of the Abbey in the reign of Richard II.; from MS. Cotton. Claudius E. IV., in the British Museum; with a Continuation, from the closing pages of the Parker MS. No. VII., in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. The eighth and ninth volumes, in continuation of the Annals, contain a Chronicle, probably written by John Amundesham, a monk of'St. Albans. The tenth and eleventh volumes relate especially to the acts and proceedings of Abbots Whethamstede, Albon, and'Wallingford, and may be considered as a memorial of the chief historical and domestic events occurring during those periods. 29. CHRONICON ABBATmIE EVESHAMENSIS; AUCTORIBUS DOMLNICO PRIORE EVESHAMIJE ET THOMA DE MARLEBERGE ABBATE, A FUNDATIONE AD ANNUM 1213, UNA CUM CONTINUATIONE AD ANNUM 1418. Edited by the Rev. W. D. MACRAY, M.A., Bodleian Library, Oxford. 1863. The Chronicle of Evesham illustrates the history of that important monastery from its foundation by Egwin,.about 690, to the year 1418. Its chief feature is an autobiography, which makes us acquainted with the inner daily life of a great abbey, such as but rarely has been recorded. Interspersed are many notices of general, personal, and local history which will be read with much interest. This work exists in a single MS., and is for the first time printed. 30. RICARDI DE CIRENCESTRIA SPECULUM HISTORIALE DE GESTIS REGUM ANGLIEA. Vol. I., 447-871. Vol. II., 872-1066. Edited by JOHN E.B. MAYOR, M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1863-1869. The compiler, Richard of Cirencester, was a monk of Westminster, 1355 -1400. In 1391 he obtained a licence to make a pilgrimage to Rome. His history, in four books, extends from 447 to 1066. He announces his intention of continuing it, but there is no evidence that he completed any more. This chronicle gives many charters in favour of Westminster Abbey, and a very full account of the lives and miracles of the saints, especially of Edward the Confessor, whose reign occupies the fourth book. A treatise on the Coronation, by William of Sudbury, a monk of Westminster, fills book iii. c. 3. It was on this author that C. J. Bertram fathered his forgery, De Situ Brittanaie, in 1747. 31. YEAR BOOKS OF THE REIGN OF EDWARD THE FIRST. Years 20-21. 21-22, 30-31, and 32-33. Edited and translated by ALFRED JOHN HORWOOD, Esq., of the Middle Temple, Barrister-at-Law. 1863-1873. The volumes known as the " Year Books " contain reports in Norman-French of cases argued and decided in the Courts of Common Law. They may be considered to a great extent as the " lex non scripta " of England, and have been held in the highest veneration by the ancient sages of the law, and were received by them as the repositories of the first recorded judgments and dicta of the great 35077. z z 18f legal luminaries of past ages. They are also worthy of the attention of the general reader on account of the historical information and the notices of public and private persons which they contain, as well as the light which they throw on ancient manners and customs. 32. NARRATIVES OF THIE EXPULSION OF THE ENGLISH FROM NORMANDY, 1449-1450.-Robertus Blondelli de Reductione Normanniee: Le Recouvrement de Normendie, par Berry, Helrault du Roy: Conferences between the Ambassadors of France and England. Edited, firom M[SS. in the Imperial Library at Paris, by the Rev. JOSEPH STEVENSON, M.A., of University College, Durham. '1863. This volume contains the narrative of an eye-witness who details with considerable power and minuteness the circumstances which attended the final expulsion of the English from Normandy in the year 1450. The history commences with the infringement of the truce by the capture of Fougeres, and ends with the battle of Formigny and the embarkation of the Duke of Somerset. The whole period embraced is less than two years. 33. HISTORIA ET CARTULARIUM MONASTERII S. PETRI GLOUCESTRIE. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by W. H. HART, Esq., F.S.A., Membre correspondant de la Societe des Antiquaires de Normandie. 1863-1867. This work consists of two parts, the History and the Cartulary of the Monastery of St. Peter, Gloucester. The history furnishes an account of the monastery from its foundation, in the year 681, to the early part of the reign of Richard II., together with a calendar of donations and benefactions. It treats principally of the affairs of the monastery, but occasionally matters of general history are introduced. Its authorship has generally been assigned to Walter Froucester, the twentieth abbot, but without any foundation. 34. ALEXANDRI NECKAIt DE NATURIS RERUM LIBRI DUO; with NECKAM'S POEM, DE LAUDIBUS DIVIN2E SAPIENTI2E. Edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A. 1863. Neckam was a man who devoted himself to science, such as it was in the twelfth century. In the " De Naturis Rerum " are to be found what may be called the rudiments of many sciences mixed up with much error and ignorance. Neckam was not thought infallible, even by his contemporaries, for Roger Bacon remarks of him," this Alexander in many things wrote what was true and useful; " but he neither can nor ought by just title to be reckoned among authorities." Neckam, however, had sufficient independence of thought to differ from some of the schoolmen who in his time considered themselves the only judges of literature. He had his own views in morals, and in giving us a glimpse of them, as well as of his other opinions, he throws much light upon the manners, customs, and general tone of thought prevalent in the twelfth century. The poem entitled " De Laudibus Divinae Sapientia " appears to be a metrical paraphrase or abridgment of the "De Naturis Rerum." It is written in the elegiac metre; and though there are many lines which violate classical rules, it is, as a whole, above the ordinary standard of mediaeval Latin. 35. LEECHDOMS, WORTCUNNING, AND STARCRAFT OF EARLY ENGLAND; being a Collection of Documents illustrating the History of Science in this Country before the Norman Conquest. Vols. I., II., and III. Collected and edited by the Rev. T. OSWALD COCKAYNE, M.A., of St. John's College, Cambridge. 1864-1866. This work illustrates not only the history of science, but the history of superstition. In addition to the information bearing directly upon the medical skill and medical faith of the times, there are many passages which incidentally throw light upon the general mode of life and ordinary diet. The volumes are interesting not only in their scientific, but also in their social aspect. The manuscripts from which they have been printed are valuable to the Anglo-Saxon scholar for the illustrations they afford of Anglo-Saxon orthography. 19 36. ANNALES MONASTICI. Vol. I.: —Annales de Margan, 1066-1232; Annales de Theokesberia, 1066-1263; Annales de Burton, 1004-1263. Vol. II.:-Annales Monasterii de Wintonia, 519-1277; Annales Monasterii de Waverleia, 1-1291. Vol. III.:-Annales Prioratus de Dunstaplia, 1-1297; Annales Monasterii de Bermundeseia, 1042 -1432. Vol. IV.:-Annales Monasterii de Oseneia, 1016-1347; Chronicon vulgo dictum Chronicon Thomas Wykes, 1066-1289; Annales Prioratus de Wigornia, 1-1377. Vol. V.:-Index and Glossary. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow and Assistant Tutor of Trinity College, and Registrary of the University, Cambridge. 1864 -1869. The present collection of Monastic Annals embraces all the more important chronicles compiled in religious houses in England during the thirteenth century. These distinct works are ten in number. The extreme period which they embrace ranges from the year 1 to 1432, although they refer more especially to the reigns of John, Henry III., and Edward I. Some of these narratives have already appeared in print, but others are printed for the first time. 37. MAGNA VITA S. HUGoNIS EPISCOPI LINCOLNIENSIS. From Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, and the Imperial Library, Paris. Edited by the Rev. JAMES F. DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire, 1864. This work contains a number of very curious and interesting incidents, and, being the work of a contemporary, is very valuable, not only as a truthfui biography of a celebrated ecclesiastic, but as the work of a man, who, from personal knowledge, gives notices of passing events, as well as of individuals who were then taking active part in public affairs. The author, in all probability, was Adam Abbot of Evesham. He was domestic chaplain and private confessor of Bishop Hugh, and in these capacities was admitted to the closest intimacy. Bishop Hugh was Prior of Witham for l 1 years before he became Bishop of Lincoln. His consecration took place on the 21st September 1186; he died on the 16th of November 1200; and was canonized in 1220. 38. CHRONICLES AND MEMORIALS OF THE REIGN OF RICHARD THE FIRST. Vol. I.:-ITINERARIUM PEREGRINORUM ET GESTA REGIS RICARDI. Vol. II.:-EPISTOL2E CANTUARIENSES; the Letters of the Prior and Convent of Christ Church, Canterbury; 1187 to 1199. Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Vicar of Navestock, Essex, and Lambeth Librarian. 1864-1865. The authorship of the Chronicle in Vol. I., hitherto ascribed to Geoffrey Vinesauf, is now more correctly ascribed to Richard, Canon of the Holy Trinity of London. The narrative extends from 1187 to 1199; but its chief interest consists in the minute and authentic narrative which it furnishes of the exploits of Richard I., from his departure from England in December 1189 to his death in 1199. The author states in his prologue that he was an eye-witness of much that he records; and various incidental circumstances which occur in the course of the narrative confirm this assertion. The letters in Vol. II., written between 1187 and 1199, are of value as furnishing authentic materials for the history of the ecclesiastical condition of England during the reign of Richard I. They had their origin in a dispute which arose from the attempts of Baldwin and Hubert, archbishops of Canterbury, to found a college of secular canons, a project which gave great umbrage to the monks of Canterbury, who saw in it a design to supplant them in their function of metropolitan chapter. These letters are printed, for the first time, from a MS. belonging to the archiepiscopal library at Lambeth. 39. RECUEIL DES CRONIQUES ET ANCHIENNES ISTORIES DE LA GRANT BRETAIGNE A PRESENT NOMME ENGLETERRE, par JEHAN DE WAURIN. Vol. I. zz 2 20 Albina to 688. Vol. II., 1399-1422. Edited by WILLIAM HARDY, Esq., F.S.A. 1864-1868. 40. A COLLECTION OF THE CHRONICLES AND ANCIENT HISTORIES OF GREAT BRITAIN, NOW CALLED ENGLAND, by JOHN DE WAVRIN. Albina to 688. (Translation of the preceding Vol. I.) Edited and translated by WILLIAM HARDY, Esq., F.S.A. 1864. This curious chronicle extends from the fabulous period of history down to the return of Edward IV. to England in the year 1471, after the second deposition of Henry VI. The manuscript from which the text of the work is taken is preserved in the Imperial Library at Paris, and is believed to be the only complete and nearly contemporary copy in existence. The work, as originally bound, was comprised in six volumes, since rebound in morocco in 12 volumes, folio maximo, vellum, and is illustrated with exquisite miniatures, vignettes, and initial letters. It was written towards the end of the fifteenth century, having been expressly executed for Louis de Bruges, Seigneur de la Gruthuyse and Earl of Winchester, from whose cabinet it passed into the library of Louis XII. at Blois. 41. POLYCIIRONICON RANULPHI HIGDEN, with Trevisa's Translation. Vols. I. and II. Edited by CHURCHILL BABINGTON, B.D., Senior Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge. Vols. III., IV., and V. Edited by the Rev. JOSEPH RAWSON LUMBY, M.A., late Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. 1865-1874. This is one of the many mediaeval chronicles which assume the character of a history of the world. It begins with the creation, and is brought down to the author's own time, the reign of Edward III. Prefixed to the historical portion, is a chapter devoted to geography, in which is given a description of every known land. To say that the Polychronicon was written in the fourteenth century is to say that it is not free from inaccuracies. It has, however, a value apart from its intrinsic merits. It enables us to form a very fair estimate of the knowledge of history and geography which well-informed readers of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries possessed, for it was then the standard work on general history. The two English translations, which are printed with the original Latin, afford interesting illustrations of the gradual change of our language, for one was made in the fourteenth century, the other in the fifteenth. The differences between Trevisa's version and that of the unknown writer are often considerable. 42. LE LIVERE DE REIS DE BRITTANIE E LE LIVERE DE REIS DE ENGLETERE. Edited by JOHN GLOVER, M.A., Vicar of Brading, Isle of Wight, formerly Librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1865. These two treatises, though they cannot rank as independent narratives, are nevertheless valuable as careful abstracts of previous historians, especially " Le Livere de Reis de Engletere." Some various readings are given which are interesting to the philologist as instances of semi-Saxonized French. It is supposed that Peter of Ickham must have been the author, but no certain conclusion on that point has been arrived at. 43. CIIRONICA MONASTERII DE MELSA, AB ANNO 1150 USQUE AD ANNU~M 1406. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by EDWARD AUGUSTUS BOND, Esq., Assistant Keeper of the Manuscripts, and Egerton Librarian, British Museum. 1866-1868. The Abbey of Meaux was a Cistercian house, and the work of its abbot is both curious and valuable. It is a faithful and often minute record of the establishment of a religious community, of its progress in forming an ample revenue, of its struggles to maintain its acquisitions, and of its relations to the governing institutions of the country. In addition to the private affairs of the monastery, some light is thrown upon the public events of the time, which are however kept distinct, and appear at the end of the history of each abbot's administration. The text has been printed from what is said to be the autograph of the original compiler, Thomas de Burton, the nineteenth abbot. 21 44. MATTHAEI PARISIENSIS HISTORIA ANGLORUlI, SIVE, UT VULGO DICITUR, HISTORIA MINOR. Vols. I., II., and III. 1067-1253. Edited by Sir FREDERIC MADDEN, K.H., Keeper of the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum. 1866-1869. The exact date at which this work was written is, according to the chronicler, 1250. The history is of considerable value as an illustration of the period during which the author lived, and contains a good summary of the events which followed the Conquest. This minor chronicle is, however, based on another work (also written by Matthew Paris) giving fuller details, which has been called the "Historia Major." The chronicle here published, nevertheless, gives some information not to be found in the greater history. 45. LIBER MONASTERII DE HYDA: A CHRONICLE AND CHARTULARY OF HYDE ABBEY, WINCHESTER, 455-1023. Edited, from a Manuscript in the Library of the Earl of Macclesfield, by EDWARD EDWARDS, Esq. 1866. The "Book of Hyde " is a compilation from much earlier sources, which are usually indicated with considerable care and precision. In many cases, however, the Hyde chronicler appears to correct, to qualify, or to amplify-either from tradition or from sources of information not now discoverable-the statements, which, in substance, he adopts. He also mentions, and frequently quotes from writers whose works are either entirely lost or at present known only by fragments. There is to be found, in the "Book of Hyde," much information relating to the reign of King Alfred which is not known to exist elsewhere. The volume contains some curious specimens of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval English. 46. CIIRONICON SCOTORUM: A CHRONICLE OF IRISH AFFAIRS, from the EARLIEST TIMES to 1135; with a SUPPLEMENT, containing the Events from 1141 to 1150. Edited, with a Translation, by WILLIAM MAUNSELL HENNESSY, Esq., M.R.I.A. 1866. There is, in this volume, a legendary account of the peopling of Ireland and of the adventures which befell the various heroes who are said to have been connected with Irish history. The details are, however, very meagre both for this period and for the time when history becomes more authentic. The plan adopted in the chronicle gives the appearance of an accuracy to which the earlier portions of the work cannot have any claim. The succession of events is marked, year by year, from A.M. 1599 to A.D. 1150. The principal events narrated in the later portion of the work are, the invasions of foreigners, and the wars of the Irish among themselves. The text has been printed from a MS. preserved in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, written partly in Latin, partly in Irish. 47. THE CHRONICLE OF PIERRE DrE LANGTOFT, IN FRENCH VERSE, FROM THE EARLIEST PERIOD TO THE DEATH OF EDWARD I. Vols. I. and 11. Edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A. 1866-1868. It is probable that Pierre de Langtoft was a canon of Bridlington, in Yorkshire, and that he lived in the reign of Edward I., and during a portion of the reign of Edward II. This chronicle is divided into three parts; in the first is an abridgment of Geoffrey of Monmouth's "Historia Britonum," in the second, a history of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman kings, down to the death of Henry III. and in the third a history of the reign of Edward I. The principal object of the work was apparently to show the justice of Edward's Scottish wars. The language is singularly corrupt, and a curious specimen of the French of Yorkshire. 48. THE WAR OF THE GAEDIIL WITH THE GAILL, or, TiE INVASIONS OF IRELAND BY THE DANES AND OTHER NORSEMEN. Edited, with a Translation, by JA3MES HENTHORN TODD, D.D., Senior Fellow of Trinity College, and Regius Professor of Hebrew in the University. Dublin. 1867. The work in its present form, in the editor's opinion, is a comparatively modern version of an undoubtedly ancient original. That it was compiled from contemporary materials has been proved by curious incidental evidence. It is stated in 22 the account given of the battle of Clontarf that the full tide in Dublin Bay on the day of the battle (23 April 1014) coincided with sunrise; and that the returning tide in the evening aided considerably in the defeat of the Danes. The fact has been verified by astronomical calculations, and the inference is that the author of the chronicle, if not himself an eye-witness, must have derived his information from those who were eye-witnesses. The contents of the work are sufficiently described in its title. The story is told after the manner of the Scandinavian Sagas, with poems and fragments of poems introduced into the prose narrative. 49. GESTA REGIS HENRICI SECUNDI BENEDICTI ABBATIS. THE CHRONICLE OF THE REIGNS OF HENRY II. AND RICHARD I., 1169-1192; known under the name of BENEDICT OF PETERBOROUGH. Vols. I. and II. Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, Oxford, and Lambeth Librarian. 1867. This chronicle of the reigns of Henry II. and Richard I., known commonly under the name of Benedict of Peterborough, is one of the best existing specimens of a class of historical compositions of the first importance to the student. 50. MUNIMENTA ACADEMICA, OR, DOCUMENTS ILLUSTRATIVE OF ACADEMICAL. LIFE AND STUDIES AT OXFORD (in Two Parts). Edited by the Rev. HENRY ANSTEY, M.A., Vicar of St. Wendron, Cornwall, and lately Vice-Principal of St. Mary Hall, Oxford. 1868. This work will supply materials for a History of Academical Life and Studies in the University of Oxford during the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. 51. CHRONICA MAGISTRI ROGERI DE HOUEDENE. Vols. I., II., III., and IV. Edited by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modem History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1868-1871. This work has long been justly celebrated, but not thoroughly understood until Mr. Stubbs' edition. The earlier portion, extending from 732 to 1148, appears to be a copy of a compilation made in Northumbria about 1161, to which Hoveden added little. From 1148 to 1169-a very valuable portion of this work-the matter is derived from another source, to which Hoveden appears to have supplied little, and not always judiciously. From 1170 to 1192 is the portion which corresponds with the Chronicle known under the name of Benedict of Peterborough (see No. 49); but it is not a copy, being sometimes an abridgment, at others a paraphrase; occasionally the two works entirely agree; showing that both writers had access to the same materials, but dealt with them differently. From 1192 to 1201 may be said to be wholly Hoveden's work: it is extremely valuable, and an authority of the first importance. 52. WiLLELMI MALMESBIRIENSIS MONACHI DE GESTIS PONTIFICUM ANGLORUM LIBRI QUINQUE. Edited, from William of Malmesbury's Autograph MS., by N. E. S. A. HAMILTON, Esq., of the Department of Manuscripts, British Museum. 1870. William of Malmesbury's " Gesta Pontificum" is the principal foundation of English Ecclesiastical Biography, down to the year 1122. The manuscript which has been followed in this Edition is supposed by Mr. Hamilton to be the author's autograph, containing his latest additions and amendments. 53. HISTORIC AND MUNICIPAL DOCUMENTS OF IRELAND, FROM THE ARCHIVES OF THE CITY OF DUBLLN, &c. 1172-1320. Edited by JOHN T. GILBERT, Esq., F.S.A., Secretary of the Public Record Office of Ireland. 1870. A collection of original documents, elucidating mainly the history and condition of the municipal, middle, and trading classes under or in relation with the rule of England in.Ireland,-a subject hitherto in almost total obscurity. Extending over the first hundred and fifty years of the Anglo-Norman settlement, the series includes charters, municipal laws and regulations, rblls of names of citizens and members of merchant-guilds, lists of commodities with their rates, correspondence, illustrations of relations between ecclesiastics and laity; together with many documents exhibiting the state of Iraland during the presence there of the Scots under Robert and Edward Bruce 54. THE ANNALS OF LOCH CA. A CHRONICLE OF IRISH AFFAIRS, FROM 1014 to 1590. Vols. I. and II. Edited, with a Translation, by WILLIAM MAUNSELL HENNESSY, Esq., M.R.I.A. 1871. The original of this chronicle has passed under various names. The title of "Annals of Loch Ce" was given to it by Professor O'Curry, on the ground that it was transcribed for Brian Mac Dermot, an Irish chieftain, who resided on an island in Loch Ce, in the county of Roscommon. It adds much to the materials for the civil and ecclesiastical history of Ireland; and contains many curious references to English andforeign affairs, not noticed in any other chronicle. 55. MONUMENTA JURIDICA. THE BLACK BOOK OF THE ADMIRALTY, WITH APPENDICES. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by SIR TRAYERS TwiSS, Q.C., D.C.L. 1871-1874. This book contains the ancient ordinances and laws relating to the navy, and was probably compiled for the use of the Lord High Admiral of England. Selden calls it the "jewel of the Admiralty Records." Prynne ascribes to the Black Book the same authority in the Admiralty as the Black and Red Books have in the Court of Exchequer, and most English writers on maritime law recognize its importance. 56. MEMORIALS OF THE REIGN OF HENRY VI.:-OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THOMAS BEKYNTON, SECRETARY TO HENRY VI., AND BISHOP OF BATH AND WELLS. Edited, from a MS. in the Archiepiscopal Library at Lambeth, with an Appendix of Illustrative Documents, by the Rev. GEORGE WILLIAMS, B.D., Vicar of Ringwood, late Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. Vols. I. and II. 1872. These curious volumes, which are of a very miscellaneous character, were, in all probability, compiled under the immediate direction of Bekynton, and commenced before he had attained to the dignity of the Episcopate. They contain many of the Bishop's-own letters, and several written by him in the King's name. Besides these, there are letters sent to himself while he was the Royal Secretary, as well as others addressed to the King. This work will elucidate some obscure points in the history of the nation during the first half of the fifteenth century. 57. MATTHAEI PARISIENSIS, MONACHI SANCTI ALBANI, CHRONICA MAJORA. Vol. I. The Creation to A.D. 1066. Vol. II. A.D. 1067 to A.D. 1216. Edited by HENRY RICHARDS LUARD, M.A., Fellow of Trinity College, Registrary of the University, and Vicar of Great St. Mary's, Cambridge. 1872-1874. This work contains the "Chronica Majora" of Matthew Paris, one of the most valuable and frequently consulted of all the ancient English Chronicles. It is now published from its commencement, for the first time. The editions by Archbishop Parker, and William Wats, severally begin at the Norman Conquest. 58. MEMORIALE FRATRIS WALTERI DE COVENTRIA.-THE HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF WALTER OF COVENTRY. Vols. I. and II. Edited, from the MS. in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1872-1873. This works now printed in full for the first time, has long been a desideratum by Historical Scholars. The first portion, however, is not of much importance, being only a compilation from earlier writers. The part relating to the first quarter of the thirteenth century is the most valuable and interesting. 59. THE ANGLO-LATIN SATIRICAL POETS AND EPIGRAMMATISTS OF THE TWELFTH CENTURY. Vols. I. and II. Now first collected and edited by THOMAS WRIGHT, Esq., M.A., Corresponding Member of the National Institute of France (Academie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres). 1872. The Poems contained in these volumes have long been known and appreciated as the best satires of the age in which their authors flourished, and were deservedly popular during the 13th and 14th centuries. 24 60. MIATERIALS FOR A HISTORY OF TIIE REIGN OF HENRY VII., FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. Vol. 1. Edited by the Rev. WILLIAM CAMPBELL, M.A., one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. 1873. This volume is valuable as illustrating the acts and proceedings of Henry VII. on ascending the throne, and shadows out the policy he afterwards adopted. 61. HISTORICAL PAPERS AND LETTERS FROM THE NORTHERN REGISTERS. Edited by JAMES RAINE, M.A., Canon of York, and Secretary of the Surtees Society. 1873. The documents in this volume illustrate, for the most part, the general history of the north of England, particularly in its relation to Scotland. 62. REGISTRUMr PALATINUMI DUNELMENSE. THE REGISTER OF RICHARD DE KELLAWE, LORD PALATINE AND BISHOP OF DURHAM; 1311-1316. Vols. I., II., and III. Edited by Sir THOMAS DUFFUS HARDY, D.C.L., Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 1873-1875. Bishop Kellawe's Register contains the proceedings of his prelacy, both lay and ecclesiastical, and is the earliest Register of the Palatinate of Durham. 63. MEMORIALS OF SAINT DUNSTAN ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY. Edited, from various MSS., by WILLIAM STUBBS, M.A., Regius Professor of Modern History, and Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1874. This volume contains several lives of Archbishop Dunstan, one of the most celebrated Primates of- Canterbury. They open various points of Historical and Literary interest, without which our knowledge of the period would be more incomplete than it is at present. 64. CHRONICON ANGLIE, AB ANNO DOMINI 1328 USQUE AD ANNUM 1388, AUCTORE MONACHO QUODAM SANCTI ALBANI. Edited by EDWARD MAUNDE THOMPSON, Esq., Barrister-at-Law, and Assistant-Keeper of the Manuscripts in the British Museum. 1874. This chronicle gives a circumstantial history of the close of the reign of Edward III. which has hitherto been considered lost. 65. THOMAS SAGA ERKIBYSIUPS. A LIFE OF ARCHBISHOP THOMAS BECKET, IN ICELANDIC. Vol. I. Edited, with English Translation, Notes, and Glossary, by M. EIRnKR MAGNUSSON, Sub-Librarian of the University Library, Cambridge. 1875. This work is derived from the Life of Becket written by Benedict of Peterborough, and apparently supplies the missing portions in Benedict's biography. In the Press. ROLL OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL OF IRELAND, 16 RICHARD II. Edited by the Rev. JAMES GRAVES, A.B., Treasurer of St. Canice, Ireland. THE WTORKS OF GIRALDUS CAMBRENSIS. Vol. VII. Edited by the Rev. JAMES F. DIMOCK, M.A., Rector of Barnburgh, Yorkshire. 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