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Nov. 1.
Whitehall. |
467. Lords of Trade and Plantations to Colonel William
Stapleton. Having on the grounds of his report laid before the
King the necessity of sending over six ministers to the Leeward
Islands, the Bishop of London was directed to find out persons fitly
qualified. Five of them, viz., Messrs. Foster, Jones, Molineux,
Davis, and Milward are embarked in the Olive Branch, Captain
Giles Lawrence, commander, and the other, Mr. Grief, will follow
in a few days in another ship. Recommend them all to his
particular favour and respect, and that he dispose the planters
and inhabitants to receive them courteously, as they are most likely
to do, and from time to time to acquaint the Bishop of London as
to the deportment of said persons, and the answering or falling
short of those ends for which they are sent over. Mem.—This
letter was immediately enclosed to Colonel Edmund Stapleton, the
Governor's brother, and sent to his lodgings as he had directed.
[Col. Entry Bks., Vol. XLVI., pp. 252, 253, and Vol. CV., p. 143.] |
[Nov. 1.]
Whitehall. |
468. Petition of Dame Joan Hall, widow and executrix of
Colonel Christopher Kaynell, late [Governor] of Antigua, to Lords
of Trade and Plantations. Had been in lawful possession of a
plantation in that island called Berryes Hope above 14 years, when
the French in 1667 invaded it. That she was forced to transport
herself and children to Nevis, leaving her whole stock and about
three score negroes, which were taken by the French. That on
the island being reduced to His Majesty's obedience in May 1668,
petitioner returned to Antigua, and had quiet possession of her
plantation for some time until William Lord Willoughby assigned
it to Colonel Codrington. who has ever since detained the same,
but it is now offered for sale. Prays their Lordships to intercede
with His Majesty on her behalf that such orders may be given that
petitioner and children may be restored to their just rights. |
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Whereupon their Lordships order that, because no certificate
appears to make out the truth of the allegations, Colonel
Stapleton, Governor of the Leeward Isles, be written to to inquire
into the true state of the case and occasion of this assignment made
by Lord Willough by, and return answer with all convenient speed.
See 9 Jan. 1678. Colonel Christopher Kaynell was Governor of
Antiguai n 1656, see first Volume of this Calendar. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XLI., No. 95; and Col. Entry Bks., Vol. XLVI., pp. 256, 257,
Vol. CV., and pp. 143, 144.] |
| [Nov. 2.] |
469. Petition of Sarah Drummond to the King in Council.
That Sir John Berry may be authorized to restore petitioner's
goods seized by him in Virginia, which he promises to do if he may
be ordered. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 96.] |
Nov. 2.
Whitehall. |
470. Order of the King in Council. On petition of Sarah
Drummond authorizing and requiring Sir John Berry to cause the
petitioner's plate, clothes, and goods to him seized and remaining
unsold, also the product of other goods disposed of, together with
the papers and protested Bills of Exchange to be forthwith restored
to her. As to the wines and brandy their Lordships will report
the state thereof to His Majesty. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX.,
pp. 196, 197.] |
| Nov. 6. |
471. Petition of Richard Carver, son and heir of William
Carver, late of Lower Norfolk County in Virginia, to the Lords of
Trade and Plantations. That the late William Carver, under
colour of the late rebellion, was executed by martial law, and all
his property seized till His Majesty's pleasure be known. Prays
that the Lieutenant-Governor and Council of Virginia have orders
to give petitioner as heir assistance in recovering his father's and
his own estates. Two Petitions and three depositions on oath.
4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., Nos. 97–101.] |
Nov. 6.
Whitehall. |
472. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. That the
petition of Richard Carver is received, and John Warner sworn
to a paper in his behalf. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., p. 144.] |
Nov. 8.
Whitehall. |
473. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. The
depositions of Lucy Bower and Mary Dannel in the case of
Richard Carver are taken, and petition of Carver read. Their
Lordships of opinion he ought to make a legal proof that he
is the true son and heir, after which he may have recourse to His
Majesty's grace and favour for the recovery of his estate. Sir
John Berry declares William Carver to have been a principal actor
in the rebellion, and to have endeavoured the surprizal of Governor
Berkeley at Accomack, in which expedition he was taken and soon
after executed. After which His Majesty's proclamation of 27th
October 1670 is read, also an Act of Indemnity made in Virginia
29th February last, wherein amongst others said Carver is
excepted, together with an Act of Attainder of 20th February, in
which Carver and others are attainted of high treason, and their
estates forfeited to His Majesty. Debate whether same be taken
off as was resolved 9th October last to be further considered. |
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Sir Jonathan Atkins' letter of 13th May last (see ante, No. 241),
touching a trade for negroes with the Spaniards, read 17th July
last, again read, also the Answer of the Royal African Company to a copy of same, together with a letter to Mr. SolicitorGeneral, and his opinion on the legality of such a trade. After
which their Lordships leave the matter unto further consideration.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 146–148.] |
| [Nov. 10.] |
474. Memorial of the Earl of Carlisle to the Lords of Trade and
Plantations of several heads concerning Jamaica, with their Lordships' opinions thereon. To raise money in the King's name for
the use of the island. For the better government of the Council,
that their names be left out of the Governor's commission, and
their election depend upon the Governor as in the time of Sir
Thomas Modyford and Sir Thomas Lynch. That proclamation be
issued for securing to the inhabitants laws conformable to those in
England. The logwood trade to be adjusted. The Governor to
grant let passes for 21 years of the Mines Royal, reserving a tenth
to the King. And that a Mint be allowed or bullion from Jamaica
coined in England with a particular mark. "Read 10 Nov. 1677."
[Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 102, and Col. Entry Bks., Vol. XXIX.,
pp. 158–160, and Vol. CV., pp. 152, 153.] |
| [Nov. 10.] |
475. Memorandum by the Bishop of London. That in Jamaica
are 15 parishes, six churches, and three ministers. By an Act
St. Jago is obliged to give 130l. per annum to support their
minister, at Port Royal 200l. per annum, and every parish else in
the island 100l. per annum. Proposes, being ordinary of the place,
that, in case he sends ministers over, none without his license be
received, and that those he sends over with licenses be not rejected
without sufficient cause alleged, and that they admit their ministers
to be of their vestries. In Blathwayt's hand. To be made part
of the Governor's instructions. Endorsed, "Jany 1677. Mem.
from my Lord Bishop of London when the Jamaica laws come on.
Read and considered at the Committee 10 Nov. 1677." |
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Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. In relation to the
law for the maintenance of the ministry, all the particulars in the
Bishop of London's Memorandum their Lordships think very
necessary to be observed, and are of opinion they ought to make
part of the Governor's instructions. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 103, and Col. Entry Bks., Vol. XXIX., pp. 157, 158, and
Vol. CV., p. 151.] |
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476. Memorandum. That the Lord Privy Seal is desired by the
Lords of Trade and Plantations to represent to His Majesty that,
having considered several laws made in Jamaica 6th September
1677, their Lordships do not find any matter of moment not
already contained in the laws which are now passing the Great
Seal except an Act for confirmation of pious, charitable, and public
gifts and grants, which, after some amendment their Lordships
offer to His Majesty, may likewise pass under the Great Seal. 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 104.] |
| Nov. 10. |
477. Minutes of the Council of Jamaica. Ordered that warrant
be issued to the Treasurer for payment of 600l. sterling to the
Commissioners for repairing Fort Charles and Fort James, and to
Captain Charles Morgan, for what is due for contingencies of said
forts, 153l. 13s., and what is due for repairing the King's House
and what is due for reducing rebellious negroes, and to Major
Yeamans, Provost Marshal, 39l. 2s. for the execution of several
persons as per his account, also 80l. each to the said Provost
Marshal and to James Barclay, Clerk of the Council, for their
attendance in the two last Assemblies, and to Nicholas Scarlet the
money due to him according to the Act. Proclamation by the
Governor on 25th October of the King's letter of 12th May last
(see ante, No. 235) about the purchase of Blacks by the Spaniards.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXXV., pp. 639, 640.] |
Nov. 13.
Whitehall. |
478. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. Debate
whether the law against taking foreign commissions is fit to
be laid aside because thereby the privateers would be terrified from
coming in. Agreed to send the following question to King's
Counsel; Whether the King having made a treaty with any
foreign Prince agreeing to punish such as by colour of commissions
from enemies to his allies shall take arms against the King's peace
and treaty proclaimed and spoil the King's allies be not levying
war against the King and punishable by death, Or what crime it is
and how punishable. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., p. 154.] |
Nov. 14.
Whitehall. |
479. Order of the King in Council. That Thomas Earl of
Danby, Lord High Treasurer, give directions for speedy payment
of 3,672l. 5s. 4d. to George Wharton, Treasurer of the Ordnance,
on account for furnishing and transportation of ordnance, arms,
ammunition, and other stores and provisions of war for the
re-supply of Jamaica, to complete those sent with Governor Lord
Vaughan, 16th November 1674. Annexed, |
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479. i. Estimate of the charge of the above, signed by Jonas
Moore and Edw. Sherburne, Office of the Ordance, 1677,
November 6th. "Rec. and Read in Council 13 Nov. 1677."
2 pp. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX., pp. 165–168; also
Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 105.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
480. Order of the King in Council. Approving report of Lords
of Trade and Plantations of the present state and government of
Jamaica, and particularly such matters as they judge necessary to
be recommended to the Earl of Carlisle, Governor of said island.
As to the power and manner of enacting laws for the civil, military,
and ecclesiastical Government that Lord Vaughan was empowered
with advice of Council to summon assemblies to make laws to be
in force two years unless His Majesty signified his pleasure to the
contrary. Their Lordships observe that the effects produced by this
authority receive daily increase by the resolutions of the Assembly
which are less agreeable to His Majesty's intentions, and offer their
opinion that the laws transmitted by Lord Vaughan may be
entrusted to the Earl of Carlisle to offer to the next Assembly that
they may be consented to as laws originally coming from your
Majesty. And that in future no legislative Assembly be called
without His Majesty's special directions, the Governor upon
emergencies to acquaint His Majesty by letter with the necessity
of calling such an Assembly, and pray for consent to their meeting
and present at same time the Acts he thinks necessary. That the
same method be made use of in legislative matters in Jamaica as in
Ireland according to the form prescribed in Poyning's law, and that
the present style of enacting laws By the Governor, Council,
and Representatives be converted to, By the King's most excellent
Majesty by and with the consent of the General Assembly. That no
escheats, fines, forfeitures, or penalties be applied to the public use of
the island but for support of the government. The style of laws
for levying money and raising a public revenue should be altered
as recommended. That no minister be received in Jamaica without
the Bishop of London's license, and no such license to be rejected
without sufficient cause alleged and ministers to be admitted to
their respective vestries. The Council to be named in the
Governor's instructions and not in his commission, with power to
suspend any Member without advice or consent of Council, and
none suspended to be received into the General Assembly. That a
mint be allowed in Jamaica, or that bullion brought from thence be
coined in England, all such coins to bear His Majesty's superscription
and not to be imposed in payment elsewhere. And ordering that
Secretary Coventry prepare a commission and instructions for His
Majesty's signature according to the tenor of this report. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX., pp. 160–165.] |
Nov. 16.
Whitehall. |
481. Order of the King in Council. That the Lords of Trade
and Plantations prepare the Draft of a Law for establishing a
perpetual revenue in Jamaica for support of the government there
agreeable to that transmitted from the island for His Majesty's
approbation about two years ago. "Read 20 Nov. 1677." [Col.
Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 106, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX.,
pp. 168, 169.] |
| [Nov. 16.] |
482. Petition of Abraham Langford, senior, to the King. That
His Majesty granted petitioner by patent on 8th May 1676 the
place of Clerk of the Naval Office in Barbadoes with all perquisites
and privileges, but Governor Atkins not only refused petitioner the
place but detains one of the chiefest perquisites for warrants of
arrest. Prays for His Majesty's letters to said Governor that said
warrants of arrest may be restored to petitioner or his deputy. With
reference from Secretary Coventry to the Lords of Trade to report
what they think fit to be done in petitioner's behalf. Annexed, |
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482. i. ii. Certificates from Francis Tyrwhitt, William Bond, and
Richard Payne, that these warrants of arrest always
belonged to the Naval Officer as a perquisite. 30th
August and 1st September 1677. Endorsed:—Rec.
22 Nov. Read 27 Nov. 1677. |
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482. iii. The King's Patent to Abraham Langford for the Naval
Officer in Barbadoes. Westminster, 1676, 8th May. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XLI., Nos. 107, 107 I., II.; also Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 193–197.] |
| Nov. 19. |
483. Certificate of John Lord Berkeley. That he employed
Mr. Culpeper to view the Virginia Papers and to take copies of
such as most concerned his deceased brother which Berkeley desires
he may continue to do. For Sir Thomas Doleman or any other
Clerks of the Council in waiting. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
No. 108; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX., p. 209.] |
Nov. 20.
Whitehall. |
484. The King to Governor Lord Vaughan. Some of the
Ministers of His Majesty's Allies residing at Court have made complaint that ships of war are permitted to lie in the ports and harbours
of His Majesty's colonies and islands abroad from whence they
put to sea and make prize of vessels belonging to Nations in enmity
with them but in amity with His Majesty, and having seized such
vessels at sea presume to bring them into said ports and harbours
to the great abuse of that freedom which His Majesty allows to his
friends there. Thinks fit that a speedy and effectual remedy be
applied. Therefore, if Governor Vaughan has cause to suspect any
vessel of war putting into Jamaica with such intention, he suffer
them not to remain much less to return with the vessels seized, and
enable them to offend those in amity with His Majesty "than which
nothing can be more opposite to that fair indifference and common
justice which we profess and will maintain towards all our allies
impartially." [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCV., pp. 227, 228.] |
Nov. 20–29.
Whitehall. |
485. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Their
Lordships met in pursuance of an Order of the King in Council (see
ante, No. 481) to prepare a law for establishing a perpetual revenue
in Jamaica for support of the government there, and proceeded
to read an Act made by Sir Thomas Lynch in 1672 entitled An Act
for raising a public revenue out of all strong liquors and other
goods of the production of Foreign Plantations imported or to be
imported into the Island of Jamaica, and for the disposal thereof
which, if it had been approved by His Majesty, must have become
perpetual; after which is read an Act with the same title made by
Lord Vaughan, wherein are several innovations derogatory to His
Majesty's prerogative and authority there, all of which are specified,
the first, instead of a Receiver of the revenues appointed by His
Majesty's patent, the Act appoints a Collector. Then follow the
opinions of their Lordships, that the preambles of both the said
laws be joined together, as stated with other amendments and
observations in "this new Act for raising money" as to naming the
salaries of the Governor and other officers of the Government. |
| Nov. 22. |
The Minutes of the last meeting read concerning the Act for
raising a public revenue in Jamaica together with draft of a new
law prepared, whereupon ordered that neither the officers enumerated
in the former Acts nor their salaries be mentioned in this new law.
The preamble. Both the Treasurer and Collector appointed to receive
the duties raised by this Act are belonging to Thomas Martin by
the King's patent of 3rd April 1674. Sir Thomas Lynch and
Captain Molesworth called in to give account of the present settlement of the revenue in Jamaica. Being withdrawn their Lordships
signify their dislike of a Collector being appointed by the Act, and
their opinion that no further use should be made of a Collector or
Treasurer in the island since His Majesty's Receiver is empowered
to receive all manner of duties, therefore ordered that a new draft
of a law be prepared. |
| Nov. 29. |
On reading the law for raising a revenue in Jamaica their
Lordships think fit it be sent to the Commissioners of the Customs
for their opinions and remarks. Letter writ to Mr. Bertie (see
No. 501). Letter read from Lord Vaughan of 30th October 1676,
concerning Deane the pirate, and the manner of proceeding against
pirates for the future. Agreed to report that a standing Commission
of Oyer and Terminer be sent to Jamaica, in which the chief resident
officers are to be nominated, Mr. Attorney General to prepare a bill
to this effect. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 155–162, 164, 165, 169.] |
| Nov. 21. |
486. Answer of King's Counsel to the question about pirates
(see ante, 478.) This is not levying war against the King or by
the law of the land punishable by death. It is a crime against His
Majesty's Treaties of Peace and the Proclamations for their observance. It is also an offence against the law of nations and by the
civil law it is crimen lœsœ majestatis, but by the law of England
no more than a confederacy against His Majesty's Crown and Dignity
and by the statute for the trial of piracy (28 H. 8, cap. 15.)
punishable only by fine and imprisonment. And there is an offender
in the Marshalsea who hath accordingly been so punished. Signed
by Thomas Exton and Richard Lloyd. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV.,
p. 155.] |
| [Nov. 21.] |
487. Petition of Henry West, a Planter of Virginia, now in
England, in behalf of himself and brother, to the King. William
West was seduced to accept a commission under the late rebel
Bacon against the Indians who had inhumanly murdered petitioner's
parents about thirty years since; both brothers surrendered themselves to Colonel Bridger on promise of pardon, but were tried by
a Council of War, and William was sentenced to death, and Henry
to be transported to England and to give bond to His Majesty to
leave Virginia. Prays for leave to return to his family in Virginia
and to be discharged of his bond, and for pardon for his brother
William who made his escape out of prison, and is ready to take
the oath of obedience and give security for his future good
behaviour, as many other more notorious offenders have been
admitted to do. Endorsed, "Read in Council Nov. 21, 1677."
1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 109.] |
| [Nov. 22.] |
488. Petition of Thomas Sands of London, Merchant, to the
King in Council. For leave to ship 580 hogsheads of tobacco
from Virginia for England, free of the Virginia impost, in lieu of a
like quantity upon which he paid the duty of 2s. per hogshead, but
was taken by the Dutch. Endorsed, "Read 22 Nov. 77. Read in
Council 23rd." 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 110.] |
| Nov. 23. |
489. Petition of William Howard, a loyal subject of His
Majesty, and a great sufferer by the late unhappy troubles there,
now in England, to the King. Has lived 41 years quietly in
Virginia, and served as a volunteer under Sir William Berkeley
against the Great Indian Emperor Appochaukonaugh, when he
received several wounds. His great age prevented his serving in
the time of the late rebellion, but he sent his only son well
mounted and several of his ablest servants against the rebels,
Some of Bacon's men were forcibly quartered at petitioner's house
when Major Robert Beverley, with a party of 30 armed men, took
them prisoners and plundered petitioner's house to the value of
500l. sterling. Is now come to England, and prays that his
servants and goods, possessed by Beverley, may be restored to
petitioner. Endorsed, "Read in Council Novr. 23 1677." 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 111.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
490. The Earl of Carlisle to Sir Thomas Doleman. Pray do
me the favour to send the map of Jamaica to me, and entrust it
with the bearer. With receipt for the map, this 24th November
by W. Delamain. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 112.] |
| [Nov. 24.] |
491. Petition of Colonel Francis Moryson to the King. Has all
his life served His Majesty, and particularly as one of His Majesty's
late Commissioners in Virginia. Is now grown aged, and having
as yet no other employment as the other Commissioners have prays
that His Majesty will give such directions in the premises as in
his princely wisdom shall be thought fit. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., p. 272.] |
Nov. 24.
Whitehall. |
492. Order of the King in Council upon above petition of Colonel
Moryson. His Majesty looking upon the service of the petitioner
to be no way inferior to that of the other two Commissioners for
Virginia who had, to wit, Colonel Jeffreys, command of a company
of foot, and Sir John Berry of a man-of-war, His Majesty is pleased
to make up petitioner's allowance equal to the best of said two Commissioners, and to refer it to Lord Treasurer Danby to adjust the
same accordingly, and to report how it may be best effected.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 273, 274.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
493. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations, Letter from
Sir Jonathan Atkins of 6th September last read, transmitting a
manuscript book, containing 23 laws enacted in Barbadoes since his
arrival in that Government, together with list of the Council and
artillery, &c. Whereupon ordered that letter be written acknowledging receipt of his former letters, and directing him to send with
speed all laws in force in Barbadoes, with reasons for making them,
and all other laws that have been abrogated. Petition of Abraham
Langford read, complaining that the perquisites of issuing out
warrants of arrest in Barbadoes are refused him by Governor
Atkins, notwithstanding His Majesty's patent of 8th May 1674,
granting him the office of Clerk of the Navy. Ordered that report
be prepared, with their Lordships' opinion, that Governor Atkins
admit petitioner to the execution of this perquisite, unless he can
give cause for the contrary, in which case he is to secure the
benefit arising thereby to petitioner if His Majesty shall adjudge
the right to belong to him. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CV., pp. 167,
168.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
494. The Secretary to the Lords of Trade and Plantations to
Governor Sir Jonathan Atkins. Acknowledges receipt of his
several letters and a manuscript book containing twenty-two laws
enacted since his arrival, but their Lordships observing many Acts
said to be re-enacted and explained which do not appear in the
volume, earnestly desire him to furnish them by the next conveyance,
not only all Acts that are now in force in Barbadoes, but all other
Acts that at any time were in force there. Also to inform their
Lordships of the reasons which he says make them inevitably
necessary for the safety and government of the island. [Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 192, 193.] |
Nov. 27.
Whitehall. |
495. Report of the Lords of Trade and Plantations to the King.
On the petition of Abraham Langford concerning the perquisites
belonging to his place of Naval Officer for warrants of arrest in
accordance with their Lordships' order in preceding abstract. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 113.] |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
496. The King and Council to the Master of the Ordnance. To
cause to be delivered to the Earl of Carlisle, whom His Majesty
hath constituted Governor of Jamaica, the several stores and
provisions of war in the estimate (see ante, No. 479 I.) mentioned
to be transported to said island for His Majesty's service. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX., pp. 175, 176.] |
Nov. 28.
Whitehall. |
497. Order of the King in Council. That the ship Mary
designed for trade within the limits of the Royal African Company's Charter, in contempt of His Majesty's Proclamation, be
stayed by the Commissioners of Customs, and the master summoned
before Council, and that in the intervals of Council the Lord
Treasurer be authorized to stay all interlopers on request of said
Company. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. I., p. 79.] |
Nov. 28.
Barbadoes. |
498. Governor Sir Jonathan Atkins to Lords of Trade and
Plantations. As to the complaints made to him of injuries done by
the French to English ships, he sent the King's frigate to the
Governor of Martinique and received a very civil and satisfactory
answer from Mons. St. Marthe which Governor Atkins recapitulates.
Advice by a ship from Madeira of a French fleet not far from that
island of ten men-of-war and three fire ships, besides victuallers, in
all 18 sail, and the next morning from the Leeward Isles of the
same fleet which came up close to that part of Barbadoes where we
are now building. Gave orders to all the regiments in the island
"to draw to their colours." At eleven o'clock at night had advice
from Colonel Lambert that Count d'Estrees had sent a gentleman
ashore to speak with the Governor, who said the Count's reason for
coming so near the island was, that he had appointed four frigates
to meet him there, and that the firm friendship between their
masters might take from us all suspicion of each other. Had sent
His Majesty's frigate to M. d'Estrees to compliment him, but she
was mistaken for a merchant "an ordinary error that always hath
attended that frigate the Constant Warwick." The Lieutenant of
the French fleet went away well satisfied with the civility he had
received, and something of admiration to see so great a strength of
Horse and Foot in so small an island, so "you may see the Barbadoes
is not neglected." Further intelligence from the Leeward Isles of
a frigate taking in planters and soldiers from St. Christopher's.
The French fleet sailed direct for Tobago to block the Dutch out
or force them to come out and fight. The complaints of the Royal
Company of Africa concerning interlopers are no small scandal to
him. Account of an action that hath happened which "cleared the
whole point," by a vessel being brought in by His Majesty's frigate
and the case publicly heard in the Court of Admiralty where the
Governor presided, and the right of the African Company was fully
asserted, which gave satisfaction to the whole Assembly, insomuch
that Mr. Sharpe who otherwise is a very honest man, very popular
and ingenuous, did before them all acknowledge he had been
deceived and was sorry for what he had done, and that he would
never more act in it, so hopes that uncertain trade will be given
over. Explains "two necessary but unusual acts" concerning the
estates of Thomas Middleton and one Plumley. "Rec. 16 Jan.
1677." 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 114; and Col Entry
Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 210–218.] |
| Nov. 29. |
499. Mem.— That the Lord Privy Seal is desired by the Lords
of Trade and Plantations to report to His Majesty in Council that
the Lord Culpeper humbly prays that his commission and instructions as Governor of Virginia may be taken into consideration in
order to his despatch. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXX., p. 229.] |
Nov. 29.
Whitehall. |
500. Mem.—The Lord Privy Seal is desired by the Lords of
Trade and Plantations to move His Majesty that a standing
commission of Oyer and Terminer for trial of pirates in Jamaica be
granted without term, wherein the chief resident officers may be
named and Mr. Attorney General to prepare a Bill to this effect.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 115, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX.,
p. 170.] |
| Nov. 29. |
501. Sir Philip Lloyd to Mr. Bertie. Encloses by order of the
Lords of Trade and Plantations draft of a law they have
prepared for raising a revenue in Jamaica, which the Earl of
Carlisle on his arrival is to offer to the Assembly for their consent,
and upon which their Lordships wish to receive the opinion of the
Commissioners of the Customs. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXIX.,
pp. 169, 170.] |
| Nov. |
502. "A short account of the General Concerns of New York
from October 1674 to November 1677." Settlement of New York
in 1674, demand made in May 1675 to Connecticut of that part of
His Royal Highness's Colony in their possession, journey to
Delaware to settle things particularly as to New Jersey Indians, of
which great apprehensions composed by their submission, observed
by them since during all the troublesome war; news of Indian
troubles eastward in June following, Governor sent an express to
Hartford and repaired with a force to the mouth of Connecticut
river, as the "properest" place to advise and act, but supply was
refused and after four days' waiting a severe protest made against
his coming; went over without delay to Long Island, sent ammunition and arms to Martin's Vineyard and Nantuckett, proceeded by
land through Long Island to New York, to satisfy the great jealousy
of their neighbours, disarmed all their Indians and saw all the
militia; sent for all the neighbouring Sachems who renewed their
submissions and engagements, went in August up Hudsons' River
to Esopus and Albany and most warlike Indians near a
hundred miles beyond and associates about 400 miles further
submitted in an extraordinary manner with reiterated promises;
returned to New York, sent his first Lieutenant with recruits to
command at Albany; on the notice of the Indians in war coming
more westward, prohihited the sale of powder on penalty of 10l. for
each ¼ lb., or corporal punishment extending to life, sent unasked
six barrels of powder and some match to Rhode Island which they
thankfully accepted and lent part to New England. Sent two
gentlemen to Boston to complain of the aspersion in the Massachusetts Declaration, published in the beginning of the winter, that
the Indians were supplied with powder at Albany, demanding that it
might be made to appear or the false informer punished. In November and December Philip and the Indians to about 1,000 went up
into the country and came within 40 miles of Albany, the Governor
immediately ordered his remove and sent an express to Connecticut
desiring leave to pursue the enemy into their parts, which being
refused and the river opening unexpected, the beginning of February
1676, took the first opportunity to go up with an additional force
and six sloops, and found at Albany 300 Maquaes returned from
the pursuit of Philip and a party of 500 with him, whom they had
beaten, having some prisoners and the crown or hair and skin of
others whom they had killed; erected a new stockadoed fort with
four bastions to command Albany, sent an officer through the woods
to demand Christian captives and command all strange Indians out
of the government, the officer met with five nations together, about
f(ive) hundred in arms, which readily obeyed; erected small forts in
all the towns and villages for the retreats of women and children.
In the spring and beginning of summer 1676, the Indians having
committed great ravages in all parts, Connecticut sent two commissioners pretending full powers, though none but the Governor
assured them he would not be wanting and offered either to procure
them an honourable peace or to assist them in war and to forbear
claims of territory for the present, but had no answer, however
continued to keep down all Indians in war with them from the
inland country. The Eastern Indians about Kennebee prevailing
much and driving all Christians from the fishing islands and
continent, the Governor sent a sloop to Boston and Piscataqua
offering free passage to any driven from His Royal Highness'
territories at Pemaquid, of which he gave notice to the Massachusetts,
but they were by them prohibited to come to New York. In June
1677 the Eastern parts being deserted by the Indians and neglected
by Boston, the Governor sent to take possession of Pemaquid in
His Royal Highness' right, giving notice to the Massachusetts,
immediately the Massachusetts press vessel and about 120 men to
send that way and proclaim a day of prayer in print, which forces
attacked the Indians at Black Point but lost about 60 men, so
Major Clarke went on to Pemaquid, and finding His Royal
Highness' forces already in possession made only some questions
and so returned. A few days afterwards some Indians came in and
offered submission but not to include Massachusetts, which not
being accepted they went away but in a few days returned and in
less than a month submitted to include Boston and all His Majesty's
subjects, submitting (as they said) to Providence, and brought in
prisoners. Port at Pemaquid a wooden redoubt, victualled for eight
months, the charge with that of a sloop has been very great.
Colonel Coursey, Ambassador from Maryland to the Indians, and
the Governor both received satisfactory assurances from the Indians.
On November 16th, after taking the advice of the Council and the
Country being quiet, the Governor started from New York and
sailed the next day. Endorsed "Recd from Sir E. Andros, March
1678." 4 pp. Printed in New York Documents III. 254–257.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XLI., No. 116.] |
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503. Petition of Rowland Simpson, Merchant [late a planter in
Surinam], to the King and Privy Council. Recites former petitions
(see previous volume of Calendar, No. 1018 and enclosures)
concerning the seizure of the Golden Lion laden with sugar, the
produce of his plantation in Surinam, by a French privateer the
Golden Fleece, Bernardo Lemoyne, Commander, who by force carried
petitioner's ship and sugars from Milford Haven into France and
His Majesty's recommendation of his case to Lord Lockhart,
Ambassador in France, that petitioner hath used all means and
pursued all the methods required either by law or treaty to obtain
satisfaction, all which have been fully reported to His Majesty by
the Lords of Trade and Plantations, but has been unable to obtain
reparation. Prays for letters of reprisal or marque the only
means now left for his redress. Signed by petitioner. Annexed, |
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503. i. The Case of Rowland Simpson, a planter in Surinam,
He had according to the 5th Article of the last Treaty with
the Dutch to move from thence into England and to that
end sold his plantation and shipped 309 hogsheads of
sugar aboard the Golden Lion. Having no other way to
get to England but by way of Holland, said ship on her
course to Amsterdam was taken by a French Privateer.
Recapitulates all his proceedings to obtain reparation as
set forth in his several petitions and prays for letters of
reprisal which Simpson is advised he has the right to
have granted by the Law of Nations and the articles of
peace aforsaid. |
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503. ii. Memorial of the English ambassador in Paris, Edward Lord
Montagu, to the King of France, referred to in Simpson's
petition. Paris 1677, July 26. [Col. Papers, Vol. XLI.,
Nos. 117, 117 I., II.] Also, |
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Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. Petition of
Rowland Simpson with several papers read. Mr. Brisbance acquaints their Lordships that upon instance made
by him for satisfaction in France he could get no other
answer than that the parties might have a revision of the
sentence of condemnation in France, and that when it
was demanded that the value of petitioner's goods should
be deposited in the Admiralty of England they absolutely
refused. After a very long debate upon the whole matter
it was thought fit to propose to Sir Thomas Exton and
Sir Richard Lloyd (Judges of the Admiralty) certain
questions as to whether the obstruction given to the
remedy petitioner might have had if tried while his goods
were in England be subject for letters of reprisal. The
letter to the Judges of the Admiralty. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. CV., pp. 209–210, 215–216.] |
