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Calendar of State Papers Colonial, America and West Indies: Volume 1, 1574-1660. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1860.

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October 1636



Oct. 4. Weymouth.	24. Capt. W. Smith to Sec. Windebank. Sends an exact relation of what has been done to prepare the Black George for her voyage to Virginia. Incloses,
	24. I.Capt. W. Smith to the Commissioners of the Admiralty. Certifies his proceedings concerning the repair and other matters connected with the Black George, which is now in Portland Road, waiting to be furnished with seamen and carpenters, for the transport of Sir John Harvey to Virginia. Weymouth, Oct. 3.
Oct. 22. Weymouth.	25. Sir John Harvey to Sec. Windebank. The Black George proved so leaky that he was forced, after sailing about 20 leagues, to return to Scilly, where he waited 14 days for a wind to take him to Portland Road. Will hasten to Portsmouth and inform him of all occurrences.
Oct. 23. From aboard His Majesty's Ship, the Black George.	26. Capt. W. Smith to Sec. Windebank. The ship intended for the voyage to Virginia, has been in such distress, that she and all in her have undergone divers hazards of perishing; at present she is near Weymouth. Will send a more ample declaration of her leaks and insufficiencies.
Oct. 31. Portsmouth.	27. Sir John Harvey to Sec. Windebank. Has with much difficulty got to Portsmouth, and given up the unfortunate ship [the Black George] into the hands of the officers from whom he received her. A ship bound for Virginia affords him the opportunity of a passage, but must leave his goods and company behind. Sends petition, which he desires may be presented to the King on his behalf. Incloses,
	27. I.Petition of Sir John Harvey, Governor of Virginia, to the King. Had victualled at very great charge, the Black George prize ship, lent to him by His Majesty, for 100 passengers for Virginia, more than 20 being gentlemen of quality, but the vessel proving so leaky, was constrained to put back to Portsmouth. Prays, the ship not being fit for the voyage, and he having taken his passage upon a small ship now bound for Virginia, that order may be given for some speedy supply out of the arrears of his entertainment, in compassion of his great losses.
Oct.?	28. Petition of Sir John Harvey to the Commissioners of the Admiralty. Recapitulates the contents of the preceding petition to the King, and prays that he may not be charged with the seamen's wages, the ship not being in a condition to go the voyage.