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| Dec. 9. |
Robert Earl of Warwick to Mr. Webster. A proposition has been made to the Company of Adventurers for Providence, by the West India Company of Holland, for sale of that island. They are informed that the Company of Holland are willing to treat respecting it. Desire him to speak with Andries Van Haard, of Amsterdam, and ascertain the probabilities of bringing this proposition to a reasonable issue. If there are rational encouragement, requests him to furnish the bearer "the instrument from whom this matter received motion first," with money to defray his expenses, and to favour him and the business with his friendly advice and assistance. Reminds him of Mr. Rudd's business, who has not yet reimbursed the residue of the money which came into his hands. This letter was written by desire of the Company. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. IV., p. 154.] |
| Dec. 9. |
Minute. Some propositions having been made to the Company of Providence, about the sale of that island to the West India Company of Holland, a letter was this day written by the Earl of Warwick to Mr. Webster of Amsterdam, as to the probability of effecting any thing thereupon. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 367.] |
| Dec. 16. |
Commission to Hen. Ashton, Peter Hay, and others, declaring in the King's name, that Henry Huncks is appointed Governor of Barbadoes, and requiring Henry Hawley forthwith to yield up the office to him. [Minute, Colonial Corresp., 1607, Jan. 9.] |
| 1639? |
42. Petition of Kinborough, wife of Capt. Henry Hawley, now absent in His Majesty's service in Barbadoes, to the King. Understands that complaints in the name of Lord Carlisle, grounded upon misinformations by those who aim at his ruin, are laid against her husband, who is employed in the government of Barbadoes, and by special commission in treating with other plantations for regulating tobacco. Recites the nature of those accusations: pretences of a great debt due from Hawley to Lord Carlisle; unlawful assumption of the government of Barbadoes; refusal to permit a letter from the King to be read, and withdrawing the fealty and duties belonging to Carlisle, and not permitting the usual prayers for him in the Church; to all of which the petitioner doubts not to be able to give satisfaction. Prays that the examination may be referred to the Privy Council, so that her husband's innocency may not be wounded in his absence. |
| 1639? |
43. [The King] to the Governor and Council of Virginia. To continue Richard Kemp in the office of Secretary of State in the Colony, and Registrar of casks, to certify the invoices of tobacco; granting him licence to come to England on private affairs, and appoint a deputy during his absence. Endorsed, "The effect of a letter which Sec. Windebank is humbly desired by Lords Maltravers and Baltimore to get signed for Mr. Kemp." |
| 1639? |
Instructions for restraining the excessive planting of tobacco; not above 1,200,000 wt. per annum, to be planted during the next two years, so that the price may be advanced. [Minute, Colonial Corresp., 1609, p. 1.] |
| 1639? |
44. Petition of Samuel Vassall, William Felgate, and Maurice Thompson, of London, merchants, to the Privy Council. Have freighted for voyages to St. Christopher's and Virginia, the Anne and the James of London, heretofore stayed by a general stay in the Thames, but released because of the necessity for supplies in those plantations. Driven by contrary minds into Plymouth, they are again detained to the great damage of the petitioners, having on board 200 passengers besides mariners. Pray for a warrant for release of the ships. |
| 1639? |
45. Petition of Ralph Wyatt to the King. Served in the Isle of Rh_, where he was wounded, but received no recompence for the costs of surgery. Has married the widow of Capt. William Button, to whom certain land was assigned in Virginia, amounting to 7,000 acres, which is now in possession of the petitioner. Prays for the confirmation of it, under the Great Seal, in right of his wife. |
