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May 2.
St. Kitts.
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1742. Gov. Wm. Lord Willoughby to the King. Having been eight
weeks from Barbadoes in order to settling his Majesty's affairs in
these parts, which in some measure he has effected, both with the
Indians and his Majesty's subjects ; on his return to Montserrat met
his Majesty's command for taking possession of St. Christopher's,
accompanied with sad news from Barbadoes of a dreadful fire which
hath destroyed almost the whole town of St. Michael's ; also that his
son Will., whom, at the request of the Assembly, was left Deputy
Governor, was so ill of a fever that he could not well perform his
duty. Resolved to endeavour the despatch at St. Christopher's as
directed by his Majesty's letters of Feb. 21 last, supposing he should
find no delay, the French King's letters importing as much ; but
found M. St. Laurence, Governor there, and M. Chambre, intendant
to the Royal Company, not inclinable to obey their King's commands,
or permit Lord Willoughby to pursue his Majesty's ; however, endeavoured
to continue the treaty, though to little purpose. Only had
the opportunity to view the island, which doubtless had been in his
Majesty's possession had it been as well known to those that attacked
it as now it is. Has acquainted the Duke of Albemarle and Lord
Arlington with all passages, and shall find out M. De la Barre if in
the Indies ; those persons with whom he is directed to treat depending
more on his commands than their King's. "May they be rewarded
according to their deserts by your Majesty or him ; I have said too
much, having done little to the purpose, for which I beg your
pardon." Indorsed, R. 19 June. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII.,
No. 79.]
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May 2.
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1743. Protest of William Lord Willoughby against the French King
and his ministers M. le Chev. De St. Laurence, Governor of St. Christopher's,
and M. De Chambre, superintendent of the Company of
the West Indies, for refusing to deliver up the English part of St.
Christopher's according to the treaty of Breda, notwithstanding the
orders of the French King of 28th Aug. 1667 [see ante, No. 1560]
delivered to them by Lord Willoughby on 28 April last, by virtue of
a Commission from the King of England of 13 Feb. 1668 [see ante,
No. 1696] to receive the same. Signed by Lord Willoughby and sealed
with his seal ; also by Fran. Sampson, Sec. "The original was
the 2nd May aforesaid, read unto the said Chev. De St. Laurence and
tendered to his hands, which he refusing to take, was laid down
before him on a chair. Witnesses, Will. Stapleton, Ch. Payne."
4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 80.]
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May 2.
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1744. French translation of the preceding protest. Two copies.
1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., Nos. 81, 82.]
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May 3.
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1745. Petition of William Maple, part owner of the Elizabeth and
Mary, to the King and Council. For a protection from imprest for
26 seamen and two carpenters belonging to said vessel, bound to
Barbadoes. Indorsed, Read and rejected, May 3. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXII., No. 83.]
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May 6/16.
London.
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1746. Memorial of J. Meerman and Joh. Boreel, the States' Ambassadors,
to the King. Find themselves obliged to join this memorial
to their masters' letter about Surinam, as well to annex the
papers mentioned therein, as to represent the just resentment they
have against General Willoughby ; who, after the peace had been
published in Barbadoes on Dec. 1, which with the contents of his
Majesty's letter for restitution were known to all, and even the
prisoners of war exchanged, sent his son to Surinam with a Royal
frigate ; who there comported himself as expressed in their masters'
letter, and as also appears from the attestation of two sailors from
thence. Are therefore obliged to pray his Majesty that not only
Lieutenant-General Willoughby, but also his father and all who
have had a hand in that affair, may be bound to make real and
speedy satisfaction, and to restore everything as the States General
have desired. Will expect his Majesty's declaration on this memorial
to send as soon as possible to their masters, having already
received great contentment by his Majesty's answer by mouth concerning
this very work. French and English translation. Two
papers. Annexed,
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1746. I. The States General to the King. With great regret they
are constrained to make complaint to his Majesty that
Capt. Wm. Heyndrixsen, commander of the ship of war
Schakerloo, who was sent to Surinam for the restitution
of that Province according to the third and sixth articles
of the Treaty, could obtain neither right nor reason from
those who governed, though it was taken by his Majesty's
arms long after the 10th May. Lieutenant-General Henry
Willoughby was abundantly convinced by the exhibition
of the Treaty and his Majesty's letters for restitution ; but
he would not obey, and said captain was constrained to
protest against him according to the protest annexed, and
also wrote him a letter, also annexed. But all in vain,
he was so bold as to commit acts of hostility by burning
a mill, carrying off slaves, cattle, and tools, and endeavouring
to persuade the inhabitants who had become subjects
of this State to follow the same evil example, so as
to restore only a ruined and depopulated country. Pray
his Majesty to do justice for these outrages, and then to
punish said Lieutenant-General Willoughby and all who
have aided him, as violators of the Peace, and also to
cause satisfaction to be made for all damages, and all
things to be restored to the state in which they were on
arrival of news of the Peace. Have commanded their
General in the East Indies at his Majesty's request to
omit nothing for the punctual execution of the Treaty,
but it is most necessary to punish in an exemplary manner
those who dare to contravene the Treaty as has been done
so outrageously at Surinam. Trust his Majesty will not
permit the inhabitants debauched by Lieutenant-General
Willoughby, with their slaves, cattle, and goods, to be
received in his Majesty's other islands and colonies, but
that all may be treated according to the 13th and 16th
articles of the Treaty. Have given order to their Ambassadors
to speak more amply with his Majesty on the subject.
Hague, 1668, April 24/May 4. French.
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1746. II. Protest of Wm. Hendricksen, captain of the Shakerloo,
against Lieutenant-General Henry Willoughby. Whereas,
by an order of the States of Zealand of 1st Sept. last,
Hendricksen exhibited to Lieutenant-General Henry Willoughby
on 17th inst. a patent in Latin and English
under the Great Seal of England for surrendering all places
taken or recovered from the Dutch after the 10th May ;
and by virtue thereof summoned him to surrender the fort
and colony of Surinam ; which said Lieutenant-General
refused to do, pretending he had not received any certain
information of the pretended Peace : said Hendricksen
hereby protests against said Lieutenant-General Henry
Willoughby for all ruins, spoils, disasters, and prejudices
which may arise to his masters by reason of said refusal.
Paramaribo, in Surinam, 1667, Dec. 18/28. Attested by J.
Meerman and Joh. Boreel, Ambassadors Extraordinary
from the States General. London, 20/30 May 1668. With
certificate signed Bachiler, that same was sent him to
translate into English for their Excellencies, 31st May
1668. Dutch and English translation. Two papers.
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1746. III. Wm. Hendricks to Lord Willoughby. Complains of his
prohibition against ships going up or down the river, which
by the Treaty of peace and the law of nations it is free for
them to do. Once more desires to know whether he will
make use of his galliot which he has designed for Barbadoes.
Doubts not Lord Willoughby has perused the
protest ; has sent this express to desire his categorical and
absolute answer to same. Desires him seriously to consider
that his masters will prosecute their rights to the
uttermost and punish according to the rigour of the Articles
those that contribute to the least infraction thereof ; and
that if his Majesty withdraw his hand from his Lordship,
as his Majesty ought to do, he will be declared an enemy
to both nations and a rebel to his King. Aboard the
Shakerloo in Surinam, 1667, Dec. 30/1668, Jan. 9. With attestation from
J. Meerman and Joh. Boreel, Ambassadors Extraordinary,
London, 20/30 May 1668. Also certificate from Bachiler that
same was given him by their Excellencies to translate into
English, 31st May 1668. Dutch and English translation.
Two papers.
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1746. IV. Deposition of Jan. Cornelissen Boer and Jan Crynssen
Vandergracht before the Council Board. That they left
Flushing on the 16th August 1667 with Capt. Wm. Hendricksen,
and arrived at Surinam with three ships on 20th
Nov., where next day they went up the river and summoned
the Governor to surrender the fort, according to the
Articles of Peace, who said he was ready to do so when he
saw order from the King. A fortnight later arrived a
galliot of Zealand with a sealed letter from the King of
England for restitution of the land and fort, and the same
night came young Willoughby with a frigate of 54 or 56
guns. In the morning Boer was sent with copy of the
King's letter to Willoughby, who had gone up the river,
but his captain confessed he had seen the Articles of Peace
at Barbadoes. Immediately on his arrival Willoughby
caused the sugar windmill on Parham Hill to be set on
fire. Two days after Capt. Hendricks sent copy of the
King's letter to Willoughby, and "suddenly after" went
with the original to the fort ; but was answered that Willoughby
must first hear from his father out of Barbadoes.
Whereupon Capt. Hendricks on 6/16 Jan. sent away deponents
with letters to the States of Zealand ; they were
stranded at Milford Haven, and saved themselves with a
little box wherein said letters were. Indorsed, Sworn at
the Council Board 15th April 1668. Dutch and English
translation signed by Denzil Price. Together nine papers.
27 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., Nos. 84-92.]
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May 8.
Virginia.
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1747. William Jones to James Hickes at the Post Office in
London. The storms and floods last year made great destruction in
Virginia and Maryland, so that most ships now in the country will
be necessitated to stay till next season for want of freight. Indorsed
by Williamson, Rec. July 8. p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII.,
No. 93.]
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May 18.
Pocopotank
Creek,
York River,
Virginia.
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1749. Owen Lloyd to his son-in-law, Robert Francis, at Whitehall.
Begs his assistance with his master, the Lord Keeper, for the bearer
Mr. Lushington, who has suffered very much injustice at the hands
of some of the Governor's ill ministers, who have too much influence
upon him, whereby the current of justice is abstracted. 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 94.]
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May 19/29.
London.
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1750. Memorial of J. Meerman and Joh. Boreel, the Dutch
Ambassadors, to the King. The outrageous proceedings of Lord
Willoughby by his son in Surinam, and the just resentment which
their superiors have testified of that affair, oblige them again to insist
that at length a good resolution may be had on so exorbitant a
business. Have indeed been informed that his Majesty has nominated
Commissioners to examine the matter with all severity, but
conceive this course to be a little premature. If said Willoughby do
not satisfy their superiors at the first requiry, then they will offer
his Majesty an exact account of the damage sustained, and it will be
fit to enter on a conference for liquidation thereof ; but now only
desiring a decree upon so incredible a disobedience, they cannot see
it necessary to take any further information, for the truth has
already appeared by the deposition of witnesses, the return of the
Zealand ships, and many letters from Barbadoes ; nor is it to be
presumed that Lord Willoughby's agent here will dare to deny what
is as certain as that the sun shines at noonday. Pray his Majesty
to declare that what Lord Willoughby and his son have done at
Surinam, is a notorious rupture of the Peace and a contempt of his
Majesty's commands ; that whatever has been carried away be
restored, as well inhabitants as negroes, cattle, and everything else,
and entire satisfaction given for what cannot be restored. In case
of refusal, that Lord Willoughby be held, according to the 23rd
article of the Treaty, an open enemy as well of his Majesty as of
the States. After which, if Lord Willoughby still continue disobedient,
a meeting may be fitly had with his Majesty's Commissioners
about the just quantum of damages sustained. French and English
translation. Two papers. Together 6 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII.,
Nos. 95, 96.]
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May.
Boston.
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1751. Resolution of the General Court of the Massachusetts.
Whereas the Court has received petitions from several towns and
persons of Yorkshire, wherein they hold forth their distracted condition
for want of government from hence as formerly, and express
sorrow for their revolt, yet in part excusing themselves as drawn
thereto by the deceitful management of Edw. Rishworth ; they
may take notice that it was themselves and not this Court that
brought these distractions ; nevertheless, considering the right the
Massachusetts have by their charter, appearing by their northern
line long since calculated by Commissioners, and having sent the
ground of their right to his Majesty in 1665, and hearing nothing to
weaken their title ; they think meet to settle peace and order under
their government in those parts, and to give Commission to certain
gentlemen to repair thither to keep a Court and exercise justice and
mercy according to law. Indorsed, "Concerning the government of
Maine." 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 97.]
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May?
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1752. Henry Jocelyn, Edw. Rishworth, Will. Phillipps, Francis
Hooke, and Fran. Champernowne, to [? Col. Nicolls]. Information
of your Honours intentions suddenly to go for England.
The threatenings of their imperious neighbours and disaffection
amongst themselves, make them bold to solicit your Honours
furtherance of some answer from his Majesty to the petition inclosed
for a definitive sentence touching their future establishment.
Indorsed, To the Commissioners (?) Inclose,
Petition of the inhabitants of Maine to his Majesty. Those
tempestuous blasts of various alterations have hurried some
into involuntary distractions, others into causeless disaffections
if not clandestine applications to the Massachusetts for a
change of his Majesty's authority here settled, whereby persons
loyal are discountenanced and others animated to their general
disturbance ; under which disheartening molestations they
beseech his Majesty's Royal word for their redress and continued
establishment either as they now stand under his immediate
authority, or under Esquire Gorges, or whomsoever
shall seem most commensurate to his Majesty's pleasure. Signed
by Will. Phillipps, Edw. Rishworth, Henry Jocelyn, Francis
Hooke, John Davis, Fran. Chapernowne, Raphe Allanson,
Jeremiah Hubbard, Abra. Corbett, William Sheldon, Thomas
Williams, John Pearce, John Budstarte (?) William Liscom, James
Grant, Barnabas Chauncy, Edward Johnson, Digery Jeoffery,
James Gibbins, John Twisden, John Pudington. 2 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXII., Nos. 98, 98 I.]
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May 20.
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1753. Henry Jocelyn, Will. Phillipps, Edw. Johnson, Edw.
Rishworth, Francis Hooke, and John Wincoll to Coll. Nicolls. Make
bold to inform him of some tumultuous distractions, daily increasing,
and by the activity of some factious spirits brought to such a height
(being animated as appears, by a paper inclosed, wherein the Massachusetts
assume a resettling of their own power by subverting his
Majesty's authority, now pretended to be brought in by the people's
undermining applications), as the best of their policy is not able to
restrain. Intreat his Honour's countenance, either by his presence,
counsel, or otherwise. "In regard things feared (as mentioned in
his Majesty's petition) do so palpably appear, we conceive it less
needful to send it, but rather desire a return thereof from your
Honour by the first convenience." Indorsed, From the inhabitants of
the Province of Maine, concerning the Massachusetts intrusion upon
the Government. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 99.]
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May 20.?
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1754. The King to Sir Tobias Bridge. Orders have been given
for disbanding the regiment under his command in the Caribbee
Islands. He is assured of the King's entire satisfaction with his
brave services as well on former occasions, as particularly in the
West Indies, "which we are sensible hath been attended with
several hardships upon yourself and the regiment which could not
well be foreseen or prevented." Draft with corrections in Williamson's
hand. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 100.]
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May 21.
Boston.
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1755. Order of the General Court of the Massachusetts. Whereas
in observance of the trust committed to them by his Majesty's Charter,
the Massachusetts have with the free consent of the inhabitants of
York county, for sundry years exercised Government over that
county. And whereas above three years since the peace of that place
was interrupted by some who pretended his Majesty's interests, drew
the inhabitants to the subjection of officers that had not Royal
warranty, to the infringing of said charter, the disservice of his
Majesty, and reducing of an orderly people to anarchy : the Court
judges meet again to exert their jurisdiction over said county ; and
hereby requires all the inhabitants to yield obedience to the laws of
this colony, and to all officers "legally stated" by the Commissioners,
and nominates the first Tuesday in July for keeping a Court at
York as formerly ; and issues warrants to choose jurors, constables,
and other officers for the service of the county ; said warrants to be
directed to Nath. Masterson, appointed Marshal of that county as
formerly. Then follow a warrant to Masterson to deliver this order
to the constable at Saco, and a warrant to said constable to assemble
the inhabitants to choose the officers above named. Indorsed, 21st
May 1668, Massachussetts warrant for re-establishment of their
Government in the Province of Maine. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XXII., No. 101.]
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May 21.
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1756. Order of the General Court of the Massachusetts ; duplicate
of the preceding. Also, Copy of Col. Nicoll's letter to the Governor
and Assistants of the Massachusetts, dated 12th June 1668,
calendared No. 1766, and The Declaration of the Justices of Maine,
7th July 1668, calendared No. 1787 inclosure. Together 3 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 102.]
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May 25.
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1757. Abstract of the state of the affair of Surinam between his
Majesty of Great Britain and the States of Zealand, to be delivered
to Sec. Morrice by John Champante, Lord Willoughby's agent.
That on 25th Feb. 1667, during the late war, that colony was
surrendered by the English to Abraham Crynsens, Admiral of the
States, upon articles, according to which the inhabitants were to
have all their estates, lands, and goods, with power to sell them, and
they were not to be damnified by Dutch or French. Power was
also given to transport themselves, with their slaves and goods ; and
said articles were to be confirmed in Zealand as soon as possible.
This has never been done, though 12 ships have since arrived at
Surinam from Zealand, but it was intended to make absolute prey
of his Majesty's subjects there, and on 7th Oct. 1667 said colony
was retaken by Lt.-Gen. Willoughby and Sir John Harman. Until
12th March last no order of his Majesty had been shown to Lord
Willoughby to redeliver that colony to the States of Zealand, nor
was he ever required to do so, and it is conceived that no inferior
officer upon the place had power to deliver it. It may be true that
several mills have been burnt and goods carried off, and that his
Majesty's subjects, finding no faith had been kept with them by
confirming said articles, have transported themselves and estates to
other colonies, and dealt with their own as they pleased, as by said
articles they had full power to do. Champante intreats that nothing
prejudicial to Lord Willoughby may be done till his own answer be
first had, and he is persuaded that by his Lordship's next letters
advice will be received of the delivery of the colony, for ere this his
Majesty's commands will have come to his Lordship's hands. Indorsed,
Read at the Committee the 26th May 1668. 1 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 103.]
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May 25.
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1758. Duplicate of the preceding, also signed by Jo. Champante,
and indorsed by Under Sec. Williamson, Mr. Champante's answer
to the Dutch Ambassadors. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 104.]
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May 25./June 4
London.
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1759. Memorial of J. Meerman and Joh. Boreel, Dutch Ambassadors,
to the King. Thank his Majesty for his resolution of 20/30
past, to cause orders to be suddenly despatched for the restitution
of Surinam, with satisfaction for all damage done since the Peace
was legally signified there, and cannot but make new instances on
the means of execution. Have learnt since their last memorial that
besides Capt. Hendrick's summons and protests, Capt. Du Bois has
again summoned Lieut.-General Willoughby for restitution, and had
written a serious letter to Governor Barry, but that on 9/19 Feb.
said Willoughby departed, taking with him booty, and answering
du Bois as by the enclosed will appear. As this impudent disobedience
of his Majesty's orders and depredation upon the States
are a very bad introduction to the Peace, and it is evident Lord
Willoughby will continue to fetch away what remains at Surinam,
which is the only reason of his delay, said Ambassadors pray that
his Majesty's letters concerning this matter may be so framed : 1. To
declare what Lord Willoughby and his son have done to be a notorious
breach of the Peace and a contempt of his Majesty's command. 2.
To command him to surrender the fort and colony to whosoever
shall show the order as expressed in his Majesty's letter annexed.
3. That before all damages and charges incurred be known, Lord
Willoughby forthwith restore 412 slaves, 20 kettles, 160 head of
cattle, and 150,000 lbs. sugar. 4. In case any of these have been
transported to other plantations, that the Dutch be satisfied at
Barbadoes with slaves and effects of equal goodness. 5. That they
be provided with forage and victuals for the voyage from Barbadoes
to Surinam. 6. And with as many slaves or goods as are worth
the freight of such voyage. Further, that two originals of said
orders be sent by two vessels to Barbadoes. 7. Said Ambassadors
also insist on a letter being addressed to the Governor of Surinam,
requiring him immediately to surrender the fort and colony to the
bearer, without obeying or expecting any other order whatsoever.
Indorsed, Received and read 25th May 1668. Referred to Committee
of Plantations. Received 26th, read 29th May 1668.
French, with English translation. Two papers. Inclose,
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1759. I. J. Van Houten du Bois to Lord Willoughby. Advises
him of his arrival in the river of Surinam on 3rd
inst. (Feb.), not doubting to have found the fort and
colony in the hands of his State, as their principals have
agreed to, which agreement the Lieut.-General violates
against all laws, by conveying away slaves, cattle, horses,
and other goods, all which is repugnant to the Treaty
which giveth "light and glass enough for an honest gentleman
how to behave ;" but it appears that his Lordship
has but little respect for his King or the power of the
States General. As the States General has taken exception
against du Bois' person and the authority of Capt.
Hendricksen, shall make complaint in the highest degree
to the States and the King of the horrible destruction by
fire of so many houses and mills, all which his Lordship
will never be able to answer before his God or their
masters. Aboard the Shackerloo 1668, Jan. 20/Feb. 5. With
attestation by J. Meerman and Joh. Boreel, Ambassadors
from the States. London, May 23/June 2 1668. And certificate
signed by Bachiler that the above was sent to him by their
Excellencies to translate into English, 23rd May 1668.
Dutch and English translation.
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1759. II. Mem. of slaves, cattle, sugars, and other goods conveyed
away by Lieut.-Gen. Willoughby from Surinam,
after knowledge and publication of the Peace at Barbadoes
with the Bonaventure on 19th Feb. last, viz. :412 slaves,
160 cattle, 67 persons, and 150,000 lb. sugar, besides
planks, speckled wood, and dry wares to the value of
150,000 lbs. sugar. With attestation and certificate as
above. Dutch and English translation.
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1759. III. Extract of letter from Captain du Bois. As to the
restitution of the country, which he propounded to Gov.
Barry, with all argument imaginable ; but Barry answered
that his instructions imported the contrary expressly, and
the matter was referred to the King and States, showing
also his commission and instructions, which are so strict
that if a man in the least offend against them, he must be
punished with death. With attestation and certificate as
above. Dutch and English translation.
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1759. IV. Order from the King to his Governors, &c. To restore
to the bearers hereof all lands, islands, and colonies
taken or retaken from the Dutch since 10th May 1667,
according to articles 3 and 6 of the treaty of Breda.
Latin. Together nine papers. 28 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XXII., Nos. 105-113.]
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May 27.
Barbadoes.
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1760. Sir Tobias Bridge to Sec. Lord Arlington. Earnestly
intreats his Lordship to countenance the bearers, Major Andros and
Capt. Cotter, in their solicitations on behalf of his regiment, for
which they are sent with the consent of Lord Willoughby. It is
now 16 months since they left England, and he doubts not his
Lordship has given account from time to time of their services.
Here they have been received very unwillingly, and only for a time,
which is nearly expired. Since they came into these parts they
have received from Lord Willoughby little more than one month's
pay ; the soldiers are very bare and naked, and the officers exceeding
necessitous, and Lord Willoughby tells them he has no authority
either to disband or send them for England, nor is he capable of
paying them for the past, or providing for their future maintenance.
Has been forced to this boldness out of duty to his Majesty's service,
and in conscience to his officers and soldiers. Indorsed, Read in
Council Aug. 5, 1668. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 114.]
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May 27.
Barbadoes.
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1761. Sir Tobias Bridge and the Officers of his regiment to the
King. With the consent of Lord Willoughby they take the boldness
to acquaint his Majesty with the condition of Sir Tobias
Bridge's regiment, raised by his Majesty's Commission of the 11th
February 1667, and ever since employed in his Majesty's service in
the West Indies. At the attempt on St. Kitts several of their
officers and soldiers lost their lives and were wounded and made
prisoners, and now after service upon the Indian islands are returned
to Barbadoes, "who we find altogether unwilling to receive us."
Acknowledge his Majesty's care in settling their maintenance on the
4 per cent., which they are confident his Majesty believed would
have produced complete satisfaction, but are assured from Lord
Willoughby of the contrary. Have received little more than one
month's pay ; soldiers and officers are very naked and necessitous, and
Lord Willoughby has no authority either to disband or send them
for England, nor is he able to provide for their maintenance. The
particulars of all which may be more fully informed by Major
Andros and Capt. Cotter, when his Majesty shall give them admittance.
Signed by Tobias Bridge, Will. Stapleton, E. Andros,
J. Cotter, Edw. Talbot, C. Morley, James Barret, Fran. Williams,
Frc. St. John, and John Painter. Indorsed, Recd. Aug. 5, 1668.
2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 115.]
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May 27.
Barbadoes.
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1762. Same to the Duke of Albemarle to the same effect as
the preceding. Acknowledge the great kindness of the Governor
and inhabitants of Nevis to their utmost ability, and refer his
Grace to the enclosed certificate of the Governor and inhabitants
for their deportment there. It is talked of that they will be sent
down again to St. Christopher's, where there is neither house, hut,
or barrack left in the English bounds ; nevertheless they will
comply with all cheerfulness. Refer to Major Andros and Capt.
Cotter for account of their pay, and doubt not that by his Grace's
favour some timely provision may be made for them. Indorsed,
Rec. Aug. 5, 1668. 2frac12; pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 116.]
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May 30.
Barbadoes.
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1763. Gov. Wm. Lord Willoughby to the Privy Council.
Their letters of 31 Jan., 14 Feb., and 18 March last met him here
at his return from the Leeward Isles, where by the countenance of
Sir Tobias Bridge's regiment he established so firm a peace with
the Indians, the common disturbers of new settlers, that he doubts
not the people will flourish more than in times past. In answer to
their first letter : Formerly made strict inquiry and was informed
that his brother had sent their Lordships the whole records concerning
the proceedings against Pepperell and his securities ; if any
be found remaining they shall by the next shipping be transmitted.
To their second : Will surrender Surinam to the Dutch when they
apply for it, and refers to his of Dec. 16, concerning the nature and
effects of that affair. To the last : Their commands have made
it is duty to await his Majesty's permission to return, which if
peace continue would prove more for his Majesty's service than his
stay, but if a second rupture happen will hold himself much
honoured by their determination ; cannot hope however for success
without a good strength of his Majesty's ships constantly attending,
whereof one only of countenance and the rest for swiftness ; but
Sir John Harman is far better able to advise their Lordships. The
French have three nimble vessels attending each island for intelligence,
and by that means only maintained their credit with the
Indians, to whose assistance they are indebted for the greatest
matters they performed against the English, and though he has
made an accommodation with those Indians, yet no longer than the
English are masters of the seas ought faith to be given to them.
If war break out a regiment of foot here will be absolutely necessary ;
that under Sir Tobias Bridge awes French and Indians more
than all their other forces, and sets an example of good conduct to
the planter. Acknowledges their Lordships' compliment of his
fitness to serve his Majesty in these parts ; but many circumstances
contribute to render him incapable, that no dexterity can ever
evade. Found at his coming his Majesty's revenue under greater
engagements than it could during his time answer, and yet never
greater occasions to disburse. Has supported himself to this day,
on his own credit in all the great expenses of Government, and by
the same means supplied Sir Tobias Bridge's regiment, and in many
things his Majesty's fleet here. Must confess that the people of this
island have presented him with their intention of raising some
sugars towards his particular charge, but if it take effect it will
come much short of his household expenses. By this they will see
how unable he will be to serve his Majesty in this Government unless
their Lordships take some course that he may not at last forfeit it,
but that he may by some speedy way be made capable to reimburse
those who have advanced their estates for him. Indorsed, Received
August 5th, 1668. Read in Council 15 August 1668. 3 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 117.]
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May 30.
Barbadoes.
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1764. Gov. Wm. Lord Willoughby to Sec. Lord Arlington. Is
now forced to employ Col. Lambert, the only person in being
named in his Majesty's Commission for receiving his Majesty's
moiety of St. Kitts, and by his unwillingness in undertaking the
employment, Willoughby may guess at his success. Lambert has
been a week considering, and the inclosed will inform his Lordship
of his scruples and his own resolution. Has provided one of
his Majesty's ships to attend him this night, but he says she must
attend 14 days longer. Has likewise sent M. De la Barre's letter to
his Lordship. Could accomplish nothing in order to settling the
Post Office during the last Assembly ; but has chosen another and
will endeavour what he can, though the office will fall far short of
what is reputed. Incloses,
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1764. I. Col. Simon Lambert to Gov. Willoughby. Has to his
best ingenuity very seriously considered the Commissions
and papers delivered to him by his Excellency, and thinks
that his Excellency has done all that could be expected in
the demand of St. Christopher's. If his Excellency will
impose his commands will be most obedient to his
Majesty's Commission ; but M. De la Barre supposes an
interview with his Excellency to be absolutely necessary,
which Lambert also imagines to be necessary, and if his
Excellency think fit to accomplish, supposes there will
be no need of going thither. Nevertheless if it cannot
be avoided, requests that some others may be sent with
Lambert to receive possession, and that he may have provisions
sufficient for himself and adherents, the command
of the vessel to bring him back as soon as ever his
Majesty's demands are performed, effects sufficient for
satisfying all demands of the French, and the same instructions
that were transmitted by his Majesty to his
Excellency. 1668, May 27.
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1764. II. Gov. Willoughby to Col. Lambert. Has considered his
ingenious letter and cannot but wonder at his capitulating
when the King's precepts are positive. "How inconsistent
it is with loyalty to manifest such contempt to
authority, his Majesty will judge, whom I must obey in
commanding you as by him directed without conditions."
Thinks it not convenient to send any person with him to
receive possession, until encouraged by the success of his
negotiation, of which Willoughby will expect to hear by
an express. The instructions received from his Majesty
and Lord Arlington must be Lambert's guide, together
with the articles of Peace to which they refer. This
affair admits of no delay, and therefore the first of his
Majesty's ships that can be fitted shall attend his transport
and return. Expects he will not delay to answer his
Majesty's commands whereunto Lord Willoughby requires
his obedience.
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1764. III. M. Lefebre De la Barre to Gov. Willoughby. Has
received what his Lordship sent in the frigate with
M. Drax, and is very sorry that the unfavourable weather
prevented his leaving Martinique just when the orders
they have been expecting for six months arrived. M. De
St. Laurence and the intendant could not deliver the
English part of St. Christopher's to his Lordship, since the
orders are directed to himself, and besides by the articles
of the Treaty of Breda, the English must first reimburse
the price of the purchases of the French, as well as amelioration,
as agreed at the English Court, besides the food of
the prisoners, which amounts to great sums. As all these
things are contained in the same articles with the surrender,
thinks he is too reasonable to expect that one will
be granted without the other is satisfied. As to Willoughby's
complaint of the destruction of houses such
will not be allowed ; those which have been built by the
French since the hurricane belong of right to them, and
as to movables they also belong to the French by the
right of war. As to negroes, if the English demand those
taken at St. Christopher's, the French have equal right to
demand those taken at Cayenne and sold at Barbadoes,
but if any difficulty arises about this article it can be
settled by their masters in Europe. All this will not
prevent his giving formal possession to whomsoever he
shall send, and his Lordship may send a Governor, officers,
and people when he will, but private persons must not reenter
their dwellings without repaying the price with
ameliorations. Was coming with all diligence to confer
with his Lordship, and is sorry to hear he has departed
from Barbadoes, for he has powers sent him for adjusting
matters beyond the simple execution of the treaty, and
believes an interview to be absolutely necessary, and that
they may adjust something besides the simple execution
of the articles of peace. Has himself full powers to such
effect, and if Willoughby has the same everything can be
done to his satisfaction, and to re-establish the peace of
both nations. Will remain there for three days, then go to
St. Christopher's for 15 days, and afterwards return to this
island, and will await news of his Lordship. Guadaloupe,
1668, May 8/18. Together 5 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XXII., Nos. 118, 118 I., II., III.]
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