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Jan. 4.
Jamaica. |
2. Governor Lord Vaughan to Secretary Coventry. Encloses
depositions of some English who have made their escape from the
Havanna, and of others whom a Spanish ship robbed in the open
sea. Orders should be sent to the Governor from Spain to observe
the peace. Divers of His Majesty's subjects at the Havanna kept
as slaves, no justification for the Governor's barbarous usage of His
Majesty's subjects and his continuing to take all our ships. The
people here full of discontent, seeing their hands are tied while
others are at liberty to commit any robberies upon them. Piracy
committed on Mr. Sheeres. Has given commission to two sloops
of four guns each to go as convoy to our small boats. Is advised
from New England that they have cleared themselves of the
Indians and that the rebellion in Virginia continues. Finds Bacon
sent some messengers overland to New England "with large
remonstrances of the grounds and reasons for his taking arms."
Hears likewise that on the death of Lord Baltimore's deputy in
Maryland the planters there have revolted and declared for Bacon,
but supposes this report to be merely rumour and raised by those
who wish it. 2 pp. The enclosures to this and another letter of
Lord Vaughan will be found abstracted, No. 21 of 28 January.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 1; also Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. XXIX., pp. 122–124.] |
Jan. 9.
St. John's (Antigua). |
3. Journal of the Council and Assembly of Antigua. Present,
Colonel Philip Warner, Governor, "the whole Council and Assembly."
Ordered that the following Acts be forthwith passed, viz.: For
embezzling of goods under attachment or execution; against
enticing servants from their masters; to prevent trespassing of
cattle; for collecting of powder; against unlawful practise of
surgery; for confirming of lands; for damning several titles to
lands; against stealing provision and fruits; and against indebted
and idle persons living out of a lawful calling. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXV., No. 55.*] |
| Jan. 9. |
4. Petition of William Stoughton and Peter Bulkeley, agents for
the Massachusetts colony, to the King. Whereas Mason and Gorges
lay claim to certain tracts of land within said colony, Mason by
indentures dated 9th March 1621, 10th August 1622, 7th November
1629, 22nd April 1635, and Gorges by indentures of 10th August
1622, 7th November 1629, 22nd April 1635, and 17th November
1629 (? 1639), and after diligent search in the Rolls' Chapel and
other places where these might be enrolled the indentures cannot
be discovered, petitioners being summoned by an Order of Council
of 22nd December to a hearing before the Council on the 12th
instant cannot instruct their counsel without copies of the
grants, and pray that Mason and Gorges be ordered to give copies
of their grants. "Read 10 Jan. 1676[–7] and granted." 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 2, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. 60,
pp. 191, 192.] |
Jan. 10.
Whitehall. |
5. Order of the King in Council. Granting the prayer of the
above petition and ordering that Mason and Gorges deliver up
copies of their grants to petitioners. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 3, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. 60, pp. 193, 194.] |
| [Jan. 11.] |
6. Petition of Thomas Martin of Jamaica, Merchant to Lords of
Trade and Plantations. His Majesty, by letters patent, has granted
petitioner the office of Receiver of Customs and other duties due to
His Majesty in Jamaica, but Governor Lord Vaughan obstructs
petitioner and will not permit him to receive the fees of his office.
Prays their Lordships to appoint a day when petitioner may be
heard by his Council, and Sir Thomas Lynch on behalf of Lord
Vaughan may have notice to attend. Signed by Thomas Martyn.
"Read 11 Jany 1677." Annexed, |
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6. i. William Blathwayt to Sir Thomas Lynch. Mr. Martin's
agent having by petition renewed his complaint against
Lord Vaughan for not suffering him to enjoy the full
extent of his patent (see previous volume of this Calendar,
Nos. 986 I.–XI.), their Lordships will hear Martin by
Counsel on Tuesday next when all persons concerned or
who may be able to give information in this matter are to
attend. The persons likely to appear besides himself are
Sir J. Griffith and Captain Molesworth to whom he will
please give this notice. Whitehall, 1677, February 2. |
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6. ii. Whitehall. 1677, February 6. Journal of the Lords of
Trade and Plantations. Sir Thomas Lynch and Captain
Molesworth attend, Sir John Griffith, agent for Jamaica,
did not appear. After full hearing of the whole matter
their Lordships think His Majesty's patent ought not to be
evaded as hath plainly appeared in the new model of the
Act concerning that island's revenue, for finding by
Martin's patent which Sir Thomas Modyford carried over
that he was entitled to receive all public monies coming to
His Majesty, they change the style of the former Act then
renewed making certain moneys payable before to His
Majesty to be now payable to the use of the island. And
'tis observed by their Lordships that this single Act is
omitted to be sent over with the whole body of the rest,
and they see no reason why Martin and Compeare should
not be put in full possession of what His Majesty has
granted, and they look upon the Governor imposing on
them a security of 6,000l. to be a severity designed only
to frighten them and others from serving by His Majesty's
grants, but rather to depend for employment on the favor
of the island or the Governor. As to what Martin had
declared to Secretary Coventry that he was in fear to act
by the Governor's impossible instructions, their Lordships
do not at present give any opinion, though they think
petitioner under a very great hardship. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 4, 5, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CIX.,
pp. 292, 293.] |
Jan. 11.
(Received.) |
7. Petition of Colonel Philip Warner to the Lords of Trade and
Plantations. That tidings coming to His Majesty of a horrid and
malicious murder committed by petitioner against the Indians of
Dominica, credit was given thereto and all supposed to be true, and
petitioner and two persons were examined, and to sudden questions
owned several parts of the fact which provoked His Majesty to
indignation, but had not time to show the fact not only suitable to
the rules of war, but absolutely necessary otherwise His Majesty's
subjects there had all been massacred. After eight months imprisonment in the Tower, was transported to and tried in Barbadoes
when he was declared not guilty and discharged by proclamation.
Though it be unreasonable for so unfortunate and so afflicted a man
to repeat the services he has done His Majesty, or whose son he is
or what ruin this twelve months imprisonment and the infamy of
a trial hath brought on his estate, scarce knowing where to appeal
for redress unless to God alone, yet because petitioner cannot live
under the burthen of His Majesty's displeasure or think his life of
any account to him while so wounded in his reputation, prays their
Lordships to be instrumental to restore him to His Majesty's grace
and find some means how he may be repaired in his honour.
"Recd 11 Jan. 1676–7. Read 10 May 1677." Whereupon their
Lordships resolve to report in Council the account given by Colonel
Stapleton of the piratical life of Hamlyn who deposed against
Warner, and to move His Majesty that by some mark of his royal
favour the petitioner might be encouraged to believe that His
Majesty's displeasure was ceased towards him, but upon further
consideration and debate the report was afterwards laid aside and
His Majesty was pleased to direct that Colonel Warner be displaced
from his Government. Annexed, |
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7. i. Order of the King in Council. That Mr. Secretary Coventry
signify to Colonel William Stapleton, Governor of the
Leeward Isles, that it is His Majesty's pleasure that
Colonel Philip Warner be put out of the Government of
Antigua, and any other employment or trust in His
Majesty's service. Whitehall, 1677, May 18th. [Col.
Papers, Vol XXXIX., Nos. 6, 6 1.; also Col. Entry Bks.,
Vol. XLVI., pp. 191–195, and Vol. CV., pp. 41–44.] |
| [Jan. 12.] |
8. Petition of Robert Mason and Ferdinando Gorges to the
King. That, as the Massachusetts Charter was vacated by due
process of law in the late King's reign, a copy of the proceedings
being hereunto annexed, pray the King to appoint a day for hearing
and to instruct his counsel to examine the proceedings and give
account thereof. "Read 12 Jan. 1676–7." 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 7.] |
| [Jan. 12.] |
9. Petition of Perient Trott and several other merchants and
members of the Bermudas Company to the King. That on the
creation of said Company, about 1614, they traded on a joint stock
which was dissolved near 50 years since. That some of the
Company on purpose to destroy the trade of those parts have made a
law that no ship should be employed to those Islands wherein any
member of the Company hath any interest, refusing them leave to
send for their own commodities with their own ships. That they
send on their public account but one ship a year, and sometimes
but one in two years, to the great loss of the planters. That
strange ships have been licensed by the Governors to carry away
tobacco contrary to several Acts of Parliament, regardless of
complaints. Pray for the encouragement of navigation, and of
petitioners in their trade that His Majesty will direct that free
trade be allowed to said islands for His Majesty's subjects, members
of said Company, and order the repeal of all laws to the contrary,
and that the ship Charles now ready to sail may be enabled to
land their goods, and to bring from thence into England the commodities of the island. Signed by Perient Trott, Robert Steevens,
John Wyse, and George Daye. Endorsed, "Read 12 Jan. 1676–7."
Annexed, |
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9. i. Affidavit of Thomas Leach, Master of the "Charles" of
100 tons. That said ship is the property of Perient Trott,
John Seymour, John Maine, and others, and is laden with
manufactures of this kingdom, for supply of the wants
of the inhabitants of the Bermudas. Is informed that by
an order of the Company in London if any ship presume
to land any goods there, said ship and goods shall be seized
and confiscated, which is the sole hindrance of his voyage.
1677, January 12. |
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9. ii. The answer of the Somers Islands Company to the above
petition addressed to the King. That for several years
they traded in a joint stock, and then for the convenience
of Members leave was given to trade with their own
private stock, but still they always managed that trade
in the Company's general or magazine ships. That the
Company have made the byelaw referred, and also
another byelaw that no member of the Company shall
trade with any private ship for tobacco, and freight them
there before the magazine ships are fully freighted, which
they conceive according to law, and beneficial to trade,
and the very being of said Company. That the magazine
ship is sufficient to bring home the crop of tobacco in said
islands, it being seldom or ever fully freighted, and that
Trott has the same liberty as other members of the
Company to send out his goods and lade his tobacco in
said ship, she not being a quarter laden. Pray therefore
that the petition be dismissed. Endorsed, "Read in
Council, 17 Jany 1676–7." N.B.—The above Petition and
Answer are printed in Lieutenant-General Sir J. H.
Lefroy's Memorials of the Bermudas, Vol. II., p. 449, and
at p. 459., we find in Extracts from a General Letter of the
Company, dated 1st October 1677, that Samuel Trott
had arrived at Bermudas in the "Charles," and moved for
liberty to carry away tobacco. "We approve and take
well and thank you that you did not allow and if so
suppose he will have little cause to brag of his voyage."
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 8, 8 i., ii.] |
| [Jan. 19.] |
10. Petition of Mason and Gorges to the King. Have delivered
up copies of the required grants to the Massachusetts agents, notwithstanding the reciprocal was positively denied them. Pray for
a hearing to be appointed on next Council day. Annexed, |
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10. i. Order of the King in Council, appointing 7th February
for the hearing. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LX., pp. 195–197.] |
Jan. 22.
Barbadoes. |
11. Governor Sir Jonathan Atkins to Secretary Sir Joseph
Williamson. Hears he lies under some prejudice in Sir Joseph's
esteem, that his crimes are omissions not commissions, but has
sinned in neither, that Governor is most miserable who may be
condemned and not heard, but is sure that wilfully he has not
offended. Begs he will have the patience to peruse some part of
the history of his proceedings. Found on his first arrival the
people in some distraction, having not been well pleased with the
Government of the two late Lord Willoughbys, and that they were
divided into great factions since the death of the last Lord when
the Government was in the Council. The first thing he had to
do was to reconcile the two Principals, then to make the people
believe in himself, that he came to obey the King's commands, and
having brought them as he conceived into a good temper he called
an Assembly, and having had command for his Royal Highness to
be kind to the Guinea Company, who complained of the hard laws
of Barbadoes in favour of debtors, he acquainted the Assembly at
their first meeting of this great scandal. They replied they
esteemed themselves very unkindly used by those gentlemen, who
annually drew from the industry of the inhabitants between forty
and fifty thousand pounds sterling, and that they not only
scandalized the place to the diminution of their credit, but they
sent negroes to Jamaica and other places, and neglected to bring
any hither, whereby many of their works lay idle to their great
damage and contrary to the covenant of their patent, which
grievance the Assembly hoped the Governor would remedy. Told
them it was not in his power to relieve them, but that His Majesty's
ears were always open to hear any complaint of his subjects.
There came a letter from the Lord Treasurer, procured by the
farmers of the four-and-a-half per cent., pretending they made
their sugar casks bigger than they ought, and therefore that all
sugars should be weighed before being shipped, so they have
brought in an address to be presented to His Majesty on behalf of
the whole island, which as their Governor he could not refuse
them. For some time before Governor Atkins came, and a twelvemonth after, the Company sent very few negroes, why, he cannot
tell, but he never encouraged interlopers, and while he had power
and the King's frigate remained he caused them all to be seized.
Persuaded the Assembly to repeal the trade law of obstruction
to ready recovery of debts, and advised them of overtures by
Mr. Buckworth, Mr. Proby, and others "of that Society," that they
might sell 3,000 blacks, and have good payment, and that yearly
the place would take off between two and three thousand negroes.
Since the complaint of the island to the King two or three ships
with a considerable number have rather glutted than supplied the
market, but they were all sold within a week. If his fatigue and
endeavours were well discovered, is sure Williamson would both
pity and absolve him. "But to conclude, if ever this plantation
or any other was ever so well settled as this is at present, as well
to the Church and State, if ever people lived with more esteem
and reverence to their Sovereign, with more concord one to
another, with more friendship and obedience to their Governor,
if ever the laws were to be better executed, nay, I may without
vanity say the whole island better satisfied, and if ever corruption
any neglect of my duty be layd to my charge than renown"
(sic.) end of letter. 2½ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
No. 9.] |
Jan. 22.
Wiccomonico, Maryland. |
12. Governor Thomas Notley to [Lord Baltemore ?]. Early in
December last the Senecas and Susquehannahs had a "small
encounter" at Jacob Young's house; has taken the most effectual
care for the security of Baltemore and Cecil counties, and sends
four original letters received from the head of the Bay relating to
it, and copies of his orders to Stamby and Well for their regulation
in their jurisdiction (all these enclosures are missing), which he
sent to the Chancellor for his approbation, and his own opinion how
to proceed and treat with or against all manner of Indians as soon
as the spring approaches, or we shall be surprised by them. Shall
take all imaginable care to be at peace, especially with the Senecas,
they being the greatest and most considerable nation, and a league
with them will occasion security from the Deleware or Marquas
Indians, especially if those two nations war against each other,
then the Marquas will not make their usual excursions and invade
us, otherwise they may, especially if they confederate with the
Susquehannahs, both nations being the bloodiest in all these parts
of America. The Piscattaways and small nations thereabouts, also
the eastern shore Indians, all neighbourly and quiet, and has no
reason to expect them otherwise. The last public levy was 297 lbs.
(of tobacco) per poll, and the great levy the year before has given
occasion for malignant spirits to mutter, and may cause some to
mutiny, "for the common people will never be brought to understand
the just reason of a public charge, or will they ever believe that the
expense is for their own preservation." Since General Davis and
Pate were hanged the rabble (?) have been much appalled. Now
enjoy peace among themselves, though never body was more replete
with malignancy and frenzy than our people were about August
last, and they wanted but a monstrous head to their monstrous
body. The greatest revolution has occurred in Virginia affairs, for
as their rebellion was grounded upon madness and folly, so the
wheel has turned again as wonderfully and swiftly in the submission of all the chief rebels to Sir William Berkeley, Ingram the
titular General who succeeded Bacon, his Lieutenant-General
Watlett, our noble Captain alias Colonel Bremington, and all their
men, but three rebels of note stand out, the bell weathers of the
rest during the whole rebellion, Lawrence, Drummond, and Arnold,
and they expected to be taken dead or alive, so that Berkeley is
once more established in his government. Fears when the warm
weather comes it may produce another swarm that may have as
venemous stings as the late traitors had, especially if no ships
from the King arrive with some persons to settle affairs in Virginia
in better order than those now in power can do. There must be
an alteration not of the government but in the government, new
men must be put in, the old ones will never agree with the common
people. Are all in a maze, no King's or other ships have arrived
from London. The Indian in Virginia as bold and rampant as
ever, advice from Colonel Spencer that they have in 14 days killed
35 English, and believe if peace is not made there will be as great
a slaughter as ever was, at least 500 of His Majesty's subjects
have been murdered within twelve months. Has granted Colonel
Spencer a license to treat with our Matawoman Indians to go after
those Indian murderers. 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
No. 10.] |
| Jan. 23. |
13. Journal of Assembly of Barbadoes. Election of William
Sharpe as Speaker, every member present giving in a paper with
the name of the person he desired. The Committee appointed for
inspection of the laws will perfect their business against next
sitting. The House considered of a short adjournment and
acquainted the Governor and Council. A Bill for securing the
possession of negroes and slaves returned from Governor and
Council for amendments, which the House think fit to lie under
consideration till their next meeting. Adjourned till this day four
weeks, see Feb. 20. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XIII., pp. 240, 241.] |
| Jan. 24. |
14. Warrant from Governor Sir William Berkeley to the Sheriff
of Surrey County. To seize the estate of Robert Kay and send over
his sheep to the Green Spring. With certificate of Samuel Swan
that in obedience to same he did seize and inventory said estate on
30th January 1677. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 11.] |
Jan. 25.
Whitehall. |
15. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Two reports
from the Commissioners of Customs read concerning the "True
Love," John Henman, master, and the "Olive Branch," both of
Bytheford (? Bideford), gone on a fishing voyage to Newfoundland.
Ordered that they be transmitted to Samuel Pepys, so that passes
be granted to them. Petition read of John Downing, an inhabitant of Newfoundland, praying their Lordships to take his
business into consideration, they will in Council that a full
Committee meet on this matter. Letter received from Colonel
Stapleton, Governor of the Leeward Isles, of 22nd November last
(see previous volume of this Calendar, No. 1150), desiring their
Lordships' assistance in procuring arrears due to his Government
of Nevis, a future fund, recruits, a public seal, arms and ammunition, and the use of a frigate, with his pay due to him as
Lieutenant-Colonel of Sir Tobias Bridge's regiment, also 581l. 14s. 8d.
due to the two companies at St. Christopher's from Sir Charles
Wheler, promising a map of Antigua with all speed, and giving a
particular answer to Heads of Enquiry sent 14th April 1676.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CIV., pp. 285, 286.] |
| Jan. 25. |
16. Petition of John Downing, gentleman, inhabitant of
Newfoundland, to Lords of Trade and Plantations. Refers to his
petition of November last, imploring protection to secure himself
and family from the outrages from which they have suffered in
Newfoundland (see previous volume of Calendar, Nos. 1120, 1159,
1160), and prays their Lordships to commiserate his condition so
that he may speedily obtain relief and prosecute his voyage.
"Read 25 Jan. 1676–7." Annexed, |
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16. i. Order of the King in Council. Referring Downing's
petition to the Lords of Trade and Plantations for their
report as to what they conceive fit to be done for
petitioners relief. Whitehall, 1677, Feb. 21. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 12, 12 i.] |
Jan. 26.
Jamaica. |
17. Warrant from the King to the Attorney or SolicitorGeneral to prepare a Bill to pass the Great Seal containing a
pardon to Captain George Brimicane of Jamaica for killing James
Furleigh. In the same words as the pardon of 8th August 1675
(which see) the name only of James Furleigh being here inserted.
1 p. [Dom. Entry Bk., Chas. II., Vol. XXVIII., p. 168.] |
| [Jan. 26.] |
18. Petition of the Royal African Company to the King. That
since the Orders in Council of 20th September 1672 and 4th
September 1674 for stopping ships trading into the limits of
petitioner's charter loose traders have been more cautious by
entering at the Custom House their goods as for other ports and
then lading their goods at other places, having at same time ships
at sea ready to take in said goods, and then proceed to Africa.
Are informed that one John Case, Master of the Antigua merchant,
is laden with goods for Guinea, though entered for Antigua.
Annexed, |
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18. i. Order in Council on the above petition. That said ship
be stayed until the master give security that she shall not
trade to any port within the limits of petitioners' charter.
3 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. I., pp. 66–68.] |
| Jan. 27. |
19. Grant from Governor Berkeley to Gregory Walkelate. To
take into his custody "all such Roanoak and Peacke as was taken
from the Indians" and not distributed amongst the soldiers, and
that belongs to the Governor. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.
No. 13.] |
| Jan. ? |
20. "Entry of originall Papers concerning Gregory Walklett in Virginia." Part only of one letter (? from Captain
Grantham) to Walklett has been entered, although many blank
pages are left. Has communicated his letter to the Governor, the
proposals for a cessation "are quite out of doors," the Governor
and the country have been too much abused by a cessation before.
As to his proposal to come to Gloster with a good troop of horse
and arms, advises him to bring them with what speed he can to
Tindall's Point or thereabouts and declare for the King's Majesty,
the Governor, and country. Will upon the least notice of it come
and fetch him on board to His Honour (? the Governor of Virginia)
and he may assure himself there will be good fighting men and a
considerable company of resolved men, ready armed, to assist him,
the writer of this letter amongst them. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., p. 501.] |
Jan. 28.
Jamaica. |
21. Governor Lord Vaughan to Secretary Coventry. Has taken
more depositions of injuries received from the Spaniards since
his last (see ante No. 2, and sends a letter from the Governor
of Trinidad. But for his having fitted out two men-of-war sloops
as convoy to our small boats, our fishery would have been wholly
lost, and abundance of useful people in this place ruined. No less
than sixty English people in the Havanna kept as slaves. Without
some orders from Europe the Spaniards will never do us right, the
Governor of Havanna confirmed for five years longer. Hopes to
receive an instruction to re-enact their laws, in April the laws
expire. 2 pp. Enclose, |
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21. i., ii. The Theniente of Trinidad's letter to Governor Lord
Vaughan with English translation. 1677, Jan. 4. |
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21. iii. Benjamin Smith's deposition of his being taken by the
Spaniards and carried to Trinidad. 1677, Jan. 12. |
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21. iv. James Risbee's deposition of his being taken by the
Spaniards and carried to Trinidad, with loss of his vessel
and goods. 1677, Jan. 12. |
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21. v. William Salisbury's deposition of his being taken by the
Spaniards and carried to Trinidad. 1677, Jan. 12.
These three depositions sworn before and certified by
Governor Lord Vaughan. |
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21. vi. The let-pass given by the Lieutenant of Trinidad to a
sloop belonging to Jamaica that was brought into that
port. 1677, Jan. 8. |
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21. vii. Governor Lord Vaughan's instructions to Captain Roger
Marsh. Port Royal, 1677, Jan. 3. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 14, 14 I.–VII.; also Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. XXIX., pp. 124–128.] |
| Jan 28. |
22. List of Papers sent by Secretary Coventry's orders to
William Blathwayt (Secretary to Lords of Trade and Plantations)
on 26th April 1677. "Read 28 June 1677." This list comprises
all the enclosures in the preceding letter of Lord Vaughan, besides
four other depositions taken before the Governor of Jamaica between
October and December 1676, which are abstracted in the previous
volume of this Calendar, No. 1101. [Col. Papers. Vol. XXXIX.,
No. 15, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX., pp. 127, 128.] |
| Jan. |
23. Abstract of Papers transmitted by Secretary Coventry,
touching injuries done by the Spaniards to the English nation in
the West Indies. These papers are comprised in the preceding
list and begin with abstracts of Governor Lord Vaughan's letters
of 4th January and 28th January, in which these papers were
enclosed. 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 16.] |
| Jan. 29. |
24. Lords Proprietors of Carolina to Major Aldrich. Acquaint
him as Lord Berkeley's Deputy that they suffer extremely in
interest and reputation through Lord Berkeley not having paid in
the 200l. due to their joint stock. Will make the business as easy as
they can to his Lordship if he will presently pay 120l. to Captain
Halstead, and the other 80l. in three months. If he should fail
Mr. Saxby our secretary will tell him how great the damage will
be. Earnestly desire his Lordship to comply with this most
reasonable and necessary request, which otherwise may put a stop
to their prosperous proceedings, Signed by Shaftesbury, Craven,
Clarendon, G. Carteret, and P. Colleton. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XX.,
p. 119.] |
Jan. 29.
H.M.S. "Bristol," Kiccowtan, James River. |
25. Sir John Berry to Governor Sir William Berkeley. Came
to an anchor this afternoon. There is on board with him Colonel
Francis Moryson, joint Commissioner with Berry and Colonel
Herbert Jeffreys for settling the grievances and other affairs in
Virginia. Has on board about 70 of His Majesty's soldiers
commanded at present by one Captain Morris; the rest of the
forces, on their arrival, will make up a complete regiment of 1,000
men under the command of Colonel Herbert Jeffreys, with all
kinds of provisions and ammunition necessary for carrying on the
war against the King's enemies and suppressing the present
rebellion, all of which were shipped and ready to sail when Berry
left England. Has full power from the King to command all
merchant ships and seamen within the rivers of Virginia. Will
supply him with such stores as he can spare. The ships under
his command are the Bristol and Deptford ketch, the Rose
and Dartmouth. Frigates coming after with the rest of the
forces. Earnestly desires a personal conference and would be glad
if he would come on board. Lady Berkeley was well when the
writer left London and ready for her departure hither. Colonel
Moryson is expecting to meet him face to face so writes not now.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 17–20.] |
| Jan. 30. |
26. Humphrey Harwood to (the Commissioners for Virginia).
Has sent up all the sheep belonging to John Leucas according to
their warrant, and taken an inventory of the rest of his personal
estate. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 17, and Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., p. 275.] |
| Jan. 30. |
27. A dialogue between the rebel Bacon and John Goode as it
was presented to Governor Sir William Berkeley, which took place
on or about 2nd September last, concerning a report that the
Governor had sent for 2,000 red-coats and the chances of the (500)
Virginians being able to beat them; Bacon's opinion of the mind
of the country as well as of Maryland and Carolina to cast off their
Governors, "and if we cannot prevail by arms to make our
" conditions for peace or obtain the privilege to elect our own
" Governor, we may retire to Roanoke." 9 pp. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 232–240.] |
| [Jan. 31.] |
28. Petition of Robert Clowes, Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court
of St. Jago de la Vega, to the King. That Governor Lord Vaughan
refuses to admit Thomas St. Nicholas, petitioner's deputy, to
officiate in said office. Prays His Majesty to order said Governor
to do so. Two copies, one "read 31 Jan. 1677," the other "read
6 Feb. 1677." Annexed, |
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28. i. Order of the King in Council. Referring above petition
to Lords of Trade and Plantations for their report. 1677,
Jan. 31. "Read 6 Feb. 1677." |
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28. ii. Patent to Robert Clowes of the Inner Temple appointing
him Chief Clerk of the Supreme Court of St. Jago de la
Vega. Westminster, 1672 Sept. 16. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XXIX., No. 28.] |
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28. iii. The King to Governor Lord Vaughan. Orders him to
admit the deputy of Robert Clowes to the execution of
his office. Windsor, 1674 June 9. [See Col. Papers, Vol.
XXXI., No. 44.] This and the previous document are
calendared in a previous volume. |
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28. iv. Report of Lords of Trade and Plantations to the King
on above petition of Robert Clowes. Having heard
counsel, and as no reason has appeared to their Lordships
why Lord Vaughan has refused to admit petitioner's
deputy to enjoy the benefit of his office as provided by
His Majesty's patent, offer their opinions that copy of
said petition be sent to Governor Lord Vaughan with
the signification of His Majesty's pleasure that Charles
Herbert be immediately admitted as petitioner's deputy
into said office of Clerk of the Supreme Court of St. Jago
de la Vega. 1677, June 26. |
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28. v. Order of the King in Council. Approving preceding
report, and that Secretary Williamson if said Clowes shall
desire it prepare a letter for His Majesty's signature to
Lord Vaughan, according to their Lordships' advice.
Whitehall, 1677, July 11, see 13 July 1677. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 19, 19 I.–IV.; also Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX., pp. 111–121.] |
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29. Petition of Robert Clowes to Lords of Trade and Plantations. That their Lordships on hearing Council were pleased to
agree on a report to be made to the King in petitioner's favour.
Prays that they would proceed to make such report and recommend
petitioner to His Majesty's grace and favour. "Read Jan. 21,
June 1677," sic. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 20.] |
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30. List of papers relating to Jamaica received on 31st January
1677 from Mr. Secretary Coventry, in the business of Sir H.
Morgan and Colonel Byndloss. 2 pp. These papers have all been
abstracted in the previous volume of this Calendar. See No. 1129.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 21.] |
