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July 1.
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317. Declaration of Robt. Jordan, Commissioner for Ferd. Gorges,
at and to an Assembly at Acomenticus, otherwise unduly styled
York, in the province of Maine. In reference to the administration
of justice, and the appointment of justices, who must be resident in
the province. "Acted and acknowledged by me, Robert Jordan,
Commissioner." 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 69.]
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[July 2.]
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318. Petition of the Company for Propagation of the Gospel in
New England and parts adjacent of America. That by their endeavours
many of the heathen natives of New England have been
converted, sums of money raised by a general collection throughout
England and Wales, and land purchased for settling a yearly
revenue ; that the New Testament and a good part of the Old
(whereof the rest is making ready for the press) hath been printed
in the Indian language. That the King, "considering the consequences
of so glorious a work," hath lately erected a corporation
to carry on and perfect the same ; but chiefly through Col. Beddingfield
interrupting their possessions and receiving the profits of the
lands formerly purchased of him, with the greatest part of the
moneys received by the former collectors, the charges for two years
have much exceeded the income, which is much too small to carry
on the work, in regard of the great charge that will be requisite,
partly for recovering the greatest part of their revenue injuriously
detained from them, partly for the perfecting so costly and necessary
a work as perfecting the translation and printing of the Bible, and
partly for the maintenance of schools for the Indian children. Pray
that his Majesty would grant one general collection throughout
England and Wales for the purposes aforesaid, for that the benefit
intended by the former collections was not fully attained, there
being divers counties in the kingdom, and several parishes in the
city of London, wherein no collections for this work have been
made. "Read July 2, 1662." 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No.
70.]
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July 2.
Whitehall.
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319. Order in Council on the above petition of the Company for
Propagation of the Gospel in New England and parts adjacent in
America, recommending same to the Lord Chancellor, who is directed
to give order for a brief for a general collection accordingly. 3 pp.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LX., pp. 6-9.]
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July 6-7.
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320. Mem. of a resolution of the Commissioners of Ferdinando
Gorges. That Francis Neale, secretary, shall draw up true copies of
all Acts that have passed since the first day of Gorges' assertion of
his right to the province of Maine after 8th Aug. 1660 to this
present, with Robt. Jordan's assistance. Also, Mem. that Francis
Neale demanded of Edward Rishworth his assistance in reference
to the records in his custody, who replied that he had received no
orders in relation thereto, and therefore was not willing to deliver
up any such records. Certified copy by Francis Neale. The papers
above referred to will be found calendared in their respective order
of date. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 71.]
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July 7.
Hampton Court.
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321. Warrant to the Attorney-General to prepare a bill to pass
the Great Seal containing a grant of the title of baronet of the kingdom
of Nova Scotia to Col. Thomas Temple and the heirs male of
his body, with all the rights and privileges thereto belonging and
heretofore granted to any other person, and a release from all services
or sums of money in consideration thereof. ½ p. [Dom. Entry
Bk., Chas. II., Vol. VII., p. 148.]
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July 10.
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322. Grant to Thos. Temple of the office of Governor of Nova
Scotia and Acadie, and other parts in America, for life ; all Royal
mines excepted, with Admiralty jurisdiction and all other powers
and privileges as are inserted in grants of like nature. [Docquet,
Dom., Chas. II.]
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July 10.
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323. Commission to Thos. Temple for the government of Acadie
and part of Nova Scotia during pleasure, with such powers and
privileges and regulation of the people and trade there as was
directed to be inserted by warrant under the King's sign manual of
5th April, see ante, No. 273. [Docquet, Dom., Chas. II.]
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[July 11.]
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324. Declaration of Lord Windsor, Governor of Jamaica, at
Barbadoes. Forasmuch as his Majesty has given permission to all
free persons to transport themselves with their families and goods,
except only coin and bullion, from any of his dominions to the
island of Jamaica ; and the President and Council of Barbadoes,
having ordered the same to be put into execution, desire to know
the conditions, ways, and means, Lord Windsor hereby declares
(1) that all persons now ready to transport themselves to Jamaica
shall have the benefit of the present fleet, and upon their arrival
shall receive allotments of land without delay ; (2) that those who
are desirous to entertain themselves as servants for a year or more
shall have their lands set out notwithstanding ; (3) that all handicrafts
or tradesmen shall have all encouragement ; (4) that none
shall be imposed upon in point of religion, provided that they conform
themselves obediently to the civil government ; (5) justice
shall be duly administered agreeably to the laws of England, or
such laws, not repugnant thereto, as shall be enacted by consent of
the freemen of the island ; (6) that free commerce with foreigners
shall be allowed. Certified copy by Edward Bowden, Deputy Secretary.
2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 72.]
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July 11.
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325. Three propositions of Lord Windsor to the President and
Council of Barbadoes, to which their answer in writing is requested :
(1) That the royal proclamation which has been published may be
proclaimed with the usual grandeur in all public places ; (2) that
all free persons may have liberty to transport themselves, their
families and goods without prejudice or contrived hindrances ;
(3) that as it is not only probable, but by intelligence known, that
the Spaniard endeavours to disturb the first settlement of Jamaica,
the President and Council of Barbadoes will declare their ready
obedience to his Majesty's commands when necessity thereunto shall
require it. Certified copy by Ed. Bowden, Dep. Sec. 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 73.]
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July 11.
[Barbadoes.]
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326. Order of the President and Council of Barbadoes. Lord
Windsor having presented to the Board the King's letter to Lord
Willoughby, his Majesty's proclamation to encourage settlement in
Jamaica, and his own proposals to the people of this island, ordered
that they be published in St. Michael's town to-morrow by the
Provost-Marshal by beat of drum, next Sabbath day in all the parish
churches, and in all the courts of common pleas. Answers given in
writing to Lord Windsor's three propositions. Signed by Edward
Bowden, Dep. Sec. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 74.]
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July 11.
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327. Answer of the President and Council of Barbadoes to the
demands of Lord Windsor : (1) His Majesty's proclamation shall
be published to-morrow by beat of drum in St. Michael's town, and
on Sunday next in all the parish churches, and in the several courts
of common pleas as they shall sit ; (2) all persons free from debts
and covenanted service, having legally obtained a ticket from the
superior authority of the island, shall not only have liberty, but
cheerful encouragement for their transportation to Jamaica ; (3) the
President and Council will with their utmost industry yield all aid
and assistance that the island can conveniently afford when thereunto
required. Certified copy by Ed. Bowden, Dep. Sec. 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 75.]
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July 15.
[Barbadoes.]
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328. An Act for the furtherance and encouragement of such
persons as desire to go off this island under the command of his
Excellency the Lord Windsor to inhabit the island of Jamaica.
Whereas by the laws and customs of this island for the satisfaction
of creditors no person is free to go off the same unless his or her
name be set up one and twenty days in the Secretary's office, and
be not underwritten during that time, which time seems too long in
this present conjuncture, in regard of Lord Windsor's sudden intention
of departing from hence. Be it enacted that during the space
of one month from this date, if the fleet now in port stay so long,
persons that have a mind to go shall set up their names accordingly
during the space of seven days only ; but if any person be underwritten,
said underwriting, if desired, shall be forthwith determined
by a special court of common pleas empowered by the President
and Council. Certified copy by Ed. Bowden, Dep. Sec. 1½ pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 76.]
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July 15.
[Jamaica.]
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329. Proclamation of Governor D'Oyley concerning imprisonment
for debt. That because of the general want both of stores and
prisons to maintain and secure prisoners for debt, such persons after
legal process or by special order of the Governor and Council shall
upon complaint of the Provost-Marshall or the creditors, be appointed
to serve said creditors for the aforesaid debts according to the service
herein set forth, as is allowed and practised by the well constituted
Governments of Barbadoes and other the Caribbee islands. [Col.
Entry Bks., No. 34, pp. 47-51, and No. 37, pp. 11, 12.]
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July 16.
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330. Orders of the Governor and Council of Jamaica. Commissions
of the judges and justices of the peace to be continued. Parcels
of land granted or purchased by the harbour side, having been considerably
built upon, no one shall pass or repass the harbour when
enclosed, without leave from the proprietors. That five shillings
be allowed for serving a writ upon Wm. Parker for 4l. That John
Williams be released from his servitude, and his writings burnt by the
hangman, petitioner paying 20s. for being drunk, of which 10s. to the
hangman. That Sarah Mitchell have licence to sell drink. That Joan
Sedison, maid to Margery Webling, serve five years. On petition of
Capt. Burroughs, Robert Nelson, and Jno. Colebank, and Humphrey
Freeman, ordered that they may dispose of the plantations now in
possession of Capt. Rich. Guy, on certain conditions. 2 pp. [Col.
Entry Bks., No. 34, pp. 45, 46, and No. 37, p. 11.]
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July 16.
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331. Petition of the Mayor of Bristol to the King. Among those
who repair to Bristol from all parts to be transported for servants
to his Majesty's plantations beyond seas, some are husbands that
have forsaken their wives, others wives who have abandoned their
husbands ; some are children and apprentices run away from their
parents and masters ; oftentimes unwary and credulous persons
have been tempted on board by men-stealers, and many that have
been pursued by hue-and-cry for robberies, burglaries, or breaking
prison, do thereby escape the prosecution of law and justice.
Prays for power to examine all masters of ships belonging to Bristol
bound for the plantations, and also all servants and passengers on
them, whether they go of their own free will, and to keep a register
of them. [Dom., Chas. II., Vol. LVII., No. 71, Cal., p. 441.]
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July?
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332. Order [in Council?]. That Sir William Berkeley forthwith
repair to his Government in Virginia and consult with Lord Baltimore's
Lieutenant in Maryland upon promoting the planting of
hemp, flax, and silk, &c. in those parts, and the restraint of planting
tobacco, for which his Majesty's letters are to be written. 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 77.]
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July?
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333. Petition of Sir William Berkeley, his Majesty's Governor of
Virginia, to Lords of the Council for Foreign Plantations. That by
the King's command he is suddenly to depart for Virginia, there to
promote those staple commodities of silk, hemp, flax, potashes, masts,
and timber for shipping, which Virginia is so admirably proportioned
to produce, that within seven years England will not be necessitated
to bring them from other countries. For this some few skilful men
are wanted to teach the nearest and cheapest way to produce such
commodities, for which 500l. once expended will be sufficient. Requests
instructions for the good of the Colony, which he suggests
"that your Lordships may do this with less trouble." As to the
administration of justice and making of laws. Observations on
some laws, which the civilians call extravagant. They will in future
print their laws for their Lordships' approbation, amendment, or
rejection, so that errors cannot be of more than one year's duration.
As to the Governor's allowance. Desires leave to add one law more
to those they have already deviating from the laws of England in
reference to payments in other commodities to the exclusion of
tobacco. For permission to print this petition, that any planter or
merchant having anything to oppose may present it to their Lordships.
3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 78.]
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July 21.
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334. Minutes of the Council for Foreign Plantations. Petition
of Sir Wm. Berkeley, Governor of Virginia, having orders speedily
to repair to his Government, making proposals for the advancement
of that plantation, and reciting laws made there (by the civilians
called extravagant), with the reasons for making them, which he
prays may be considered, amended, or rejected as this Council should
think fit, and another law added (as in said petition is more fully
contained). Upon debate thereof, and it appearing to be matter
of great weight, it is ordered that all persons interested be desired
to attend on Monday next [28th? next Monday week, see 4th Aug.,
No. 341.] 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XIV., No. 59, pp. 45, 46.]
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July 21.
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335. A record of the whole proceedings between the President
and Council of Barbadoes and Lord Windsor, Governor of Jamaica,
from his arrival on the 10th of July to his departure on August 1
following. On the 11th of July Lord Windsor presented to the
President and Council the King's letter directed to Lord Willoughby
concerning the peopling of Jamaica ; a letter from Lord Willoughby
to the President and Council of this Island ; the King's proclamation,
and his own declaration to the inhabitants of this island.
Ordered that said proclamation and declaration be published the
next day by beat of drum in St. Michael's, also in all churches and
courts of common pleas. Lord Windsor also presented a paper containing
three proposals, which was read, and an answer in writing
made by the President and Council. Then follows Lord Willoughby's
letter ; the King's proclamation dated 14th December 1661 [see
ante, No. 195]. Lord Windsor's declaration, his three proposals, and
the answer of the President and Council dated 11th July 1662 [see
ante, Nos. 324-327]. 7¼ pp. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XI., pp. 65-72.]
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July 22
[Barbadoes.]
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336. An Act for the better encouragement of such persons as
shall now embark for Jamaica. Whereas Lord Windsor has represented
that many persons intending to transport themselves to
Jamaica upon this present fleet are much impeded, by reason that
their employers and other persons owing them sugar, goods, and
money, refuse to pay the same : Be it enacted that the justices have
power to hear and determine all matters of debt, and to attach
sugar, cotton, ginger, indigo, tobacco, servants, slaves, cattle, horses,
or provisions of the defendant, not exceeding 4,000 lbs. of sugar, on
plaintiff producing a certificate from the Secretary's office and from
Lord Windsor's Commissioners, that he has contracted to go this
voyage. Provided that if any person after recovery shall fail to
proceed on said voyage he forfeit double the amount so recovered.
Certified copy by Ed. Bowden, Dep. Sec. 2½ pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XVI., No. 79.]
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July 24.
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337. John Francis, of the Diamond, to the Navy Commissioners.
According to orders from Col. D'Oyley, Governor of Jamaica, set
sail thence on April 24th to the Caiman Isles for turtle to victual
home, but coming too soon for it, stayed till May 29th, and then
set sail for England, being forced to take turtle of a Frenchman at
last : arrived this day in the Downs. [Dom., Chas. II., Vol. LVII.,
No. 100, Cal., p. 446.]
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July 26.
London.
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338. Memorial of Adolph Wolffratt, agent of the Duke of
Courland, to the King. Concerning the forts in Gambia belonging to
the Duke of Courland and Semigallia when English ships took possession
of them, the matter stands thus : The Duke's Commissioner,
Henry Momber, and the Governors of the West India Company, when
the Duke was taken prisoner by the Swedes in Ingermanland, agreed
that the Company should maintain the forts and have commerce,
until the Duke redemanded the same, as witness the form of contract
annexed. The Company took possession, but in 1660 desired the Duke
would resume possession. Otto Steele, who formerly was Governor of
those forts, arrived in the River Gambia in June 1660, and the forts
were restored to the Duke, who kept possession till March 1661, when
Capt. Holmes commanded him to give up the isle and forts to the
English, so the Governor, being forced, gave them up, as appears by
the relation of the Governor, hereto annexed. The paper, No. 3,
hereto annexed, shows that the Duke never abandoned to any Prince,
State, or Company the least right over his territories or forts,
and the memorial delivered to his Majesty on June 28 [see ante,
No. 316] shows it is not the meaning of the Duke to shut up the
river, or hinder the affairs of his Majesty's subjects in those places,
since his only wish is that they likewise may fix their habitations
there and raise forts. The Duke of Courland assures himself that
his Majesty will neither trouble his Highness in his lawful possessions,
nor permit the like to be done by others, but will protect him
against all injuries. But neither the Duke nor his successors will
ever abandon the dominion over these forts to the prejudice of his
Majesty's subjects, and they cannot be taken by any State if the
Duke is assisted by his Majesty. The subjects of his Majesty and the
Duke may live peaceably, build, and plough, within their respective
territories and forts ; and his Majesty's subjects with their many
great ships, can have as much profit as the Duke with his little
ones can ever have. Latin. Annexed,
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338. I. Contract between Henry Momber, commissary of the Duke
of Courland, and the Governors of the West India Company
of Amsterdam. The Company shall protect and maintain
the place, forts, and negotiations in Gambia, under the Duke,
until he can defend them himself ; and shall enjoy the
benefit of the navigation, and pay the garrison during said
time. But as soon as the Duke can direct his own affairs
and redemand his forts in Gambia, the Company shall
restore the same. Amsterdam, 1659, January 25./February 4.
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338. II. Relation of Otto Steele, Governor for the Duke of Courland
in Gambia. The West India Company having forsaken
the Duke's isles and forts in the river Gambia, Steele took
possession of same and kept them until March 1661, when
Capt. Holmes came with his Majesty's ships of war and
commanded Steele within 10 days to deliver them up. After
having informed Capt. Holmes that said isles and forts
belonged to the Duke of Courland, and that he was not able
to repel his forces, Steele gave up possession to Capt. Holmes.
London, 1661-2, March 13.
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338. III. The States General to the Duke of Courland. Have
received his Highness' letter, dated at Grubin, 6th May, with
documents inclosed, and understand that his commissioner,
H. Momber, when his Highness lived without his dukedom,
made a transaction in writing with the West Indian
Company at Amsterdam, concerning the forts of his Highness
in Gambia ; return this friendly answer, that the
Governors and Company are ready to perform that which
they have promised.
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338. IV. English translation of the above memorial of Adolph
Wolffratt to the King, dated 30th July 1662. Together 5
documents. 20 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., Nos. 80-84.]
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July 30.
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339. Answer of the President and Council of Barbadoes to Lord
Windsor's demands [see ante, No. 325]. Hope his Excellency has
received full satisfaction with regard to the first and second demands,
and for the third, will forthwith yield all possible aid to Jamaica,
upon notice of any eminent danger by attempts from the Spaniard, as
long as they are entrusted with this substituted authority, and will
recommend the same to Lord Willoughby on his arrival. Attested
copy by Ed. Bowden, Dep. Sec. 1½ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI.,
No. 85.]
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July.
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340. Bounds of Sir Thomas Temple's patent of Novia Scotia. Sir
Thomas Temple's patent granted July 27, 1662, bounded as follows :
—From Mereliquish on the east to the port and cape of La Have,
along the coast of Cape Sable to Port Latour or Longrey, thence
following the coast and island to the Cloven Cape, river Ingogen,
and Port Royal, to the bottom of the bay, and thence along the
bay to St. John's Fort, Penobscot, and the river St. George unto
Muscentua, on the confines of New England ; extending up the land
100 leagues and 30 leagues into the sea, and further to the next
plantations made by the Dutch, French, or English of New England.
1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XVI., No. 86.]
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