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1660.
Jan. 19.
Jamaica. |
325. Cornelius Burough to Robt. Blackborne. Cannot communicate to him the grief and discontent he has laid to his heart
upon hearing Capt. Myng's calumniations. Has reflected on his
poor mother whose letter went as a dagger to his heart to think
that when she expected to have heard answerable tidings of joy
and comfort she should, on the contrary, hear such a bitter outcry
against him. "This, this, Sir, has wounded my very soul." The
procuring him 200l., and adventuring his credit in Burough's
business is an exceeding trouble to him, but has yet hope his
innocence will clear him, and that Blackborne shall have no cause
to repent his charity. His mother will wait upon Blackborne,
and his letter will show to what use he has employed the 7,000l.
sent home. Calls God to witness he has not in all the world in the
hands of any person directly or indirectly the value of 200l. Has
laid in this island the foundation of a good estate; but were all his
concernments together as they cost him they would not amount to
above 1,400l., whereof two-thirds are here in plantation, house, and
stock. The bearer, Capt. Lloyd, has promised to deliver an
ingenious account of several passages, a breach between Lloyd and
Dalyson, occasioned through Lloyd's importunity for a larger
quantity of stores than could be spared. "If we should humour
all captains with what they would have, we must deny both our
reason and duty. Has written to the Commissioners of the
Admiralty. Wishes him happiness and prosperity in these black
dismal days. 3 pp. Endorsed, "Recd. by the Black Diamond."
[Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 60.] |
| Jan. 19. |
326. Cornelius Burough to Robt. Blackborne. Mr. Dalyson
and himself have no quarrel save what arose from their employment, so no cause of remembrance of any grudge. Knows not who
are now in power. We are here just like you at home; when we
heard of the Lord Protector's death we proclaimed his son, when
we heard of his being turned out we proclaimed a Parliament, and
now own a Committee of Safety. "Sir Walter Raleigh in his
preface puts the question: Have you heard of the Pharoahs and
Ptolemeys of Egypt of the great palace of Susan, and of the great
city of Nineveh of whom there is now not a stone upon a stone,
and I may go further to look on the late desolation in Germany,
Ireland, and Scotland, how hath God turned upside down those
nations; England's sins are greater because they know more, and I
am half afraid I desire you not to think I insinuate into you upon
the account of religion (a most wicked cheat in this age), I practise
more than I profess, and the miscarriages of others are stumbling
blocks to others. Profession of religion makes people suspected to
be knaves." Most of the people here in any eminent employment
are the children of very good parents, whose prayers have prevailed
with God for their sakes, and we have said it forty times we are
blessed for their sakes. Hopes his letter to Lady Dalyson came to
hand. Capt. Wilgress reported in London we were all drunk at
proclaiming the Protector. Assures him the General himself and
others did break company on purpose to show the people they
knew how to limit the bounds of mirth. Endorsed, "Rec.
20 March 1659–60, by the Diamond." 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 61.] |
Jan. 20.
Jamaica. |
327. Cornelius Burough to Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Assures them they shall find more moderation in what he has written
than they met with when Capt. Myng made his relation, but
though no charge exhibited against him, that which invites him to
speak is twofold, viz.: to give them some satisfaction in this
business, and the other not to be guilty of murdering his own good
name by his silence, as he hears from several gentlemen in England
the Commissioners have entertained a great deal of prejudice
against him,"it is impossible a pen from hence can answer his
nimble tongue." Answers two of the most material passages he is
charged with. Intreats them not to let the follies of his youth
exasperate them against him; there is no reason for them to
remember what God hath forgot. Desires their Honors to make
examination of the business when "the composure of the distractions of England will admit of entertaining a thought of us,"
and if he be found guiltless, that he may have satisfaction of what
those owe him whose pay has been stopped at home by the Commissioners of the Navy. Has sent home some of the men to the
intent they may be examined. Capt. Myng has reported to their
Honors that the General sent home 10,000l., and himself 7,000l.
This is just like the account he gave of his prizes; he told the
General and himself he had taken 50,000l. in money, and there
were hundreds of thousands besides. The tyranny of his affairs
caused him to suspect the ruin of his family from the non-condemnation of the prizes here, and their Honors not answering the
General's letter sent home in that behalf made him a little troublesome; Capt. Myng's offer to sell his jewels and to take Burough's
bond. Capt. Lloyd, an honest gentleman, expects a great deal more
fair quarter from him than from many others that have gone
home, "they coming hither have so much English blood in their
faces that they think we have none left in our hearts" Is sorry
the General's name is in conjunction with his own, "as it adds to
me it detracts from him,"he hath deserved very much from the
State. Admiral Goodson told Major-Gen. Kelsey that the General
was worth 10,000l., and not 10l. when he left us. The only difference in the complaints that have gone home against the General
and himself and against Admiral Goodson is that they have got
more money. The issue is short, to give account of what they
have received. 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 62.] |
Jan. 23.
Jamaica. |
328. Capt. Wm. Dalyson to his cousin Robt Blackborne.
Hopes he received his from New England, and the full account of.
his voyage and safe arrival here. Understands it was reported in
London he was lost. Two ships arrived from London, but not any
news from him or any friends. Hopes Capt. Myng's detracting
speeches have not gained belief. Gives "a hint concerning Capt.
Lloyd" in reference to his demand for canvas and flying into a
very great passion of abuseful words, and that he would do my
business at home. Related the whole story to the General, "who
wondered I did not beat him in presence of Capt. Burough and
many other officers." Capt. Burough exceedingly troubled for fear
Blackborne should have ill-will against him. Verily believes if
the General were at home to answer for himself Capt. Myng would
be found no better than he is, a proud speaking vain fool, and a
knave in cheating the State and robbing merchants. Has sent
home in the Diamond 5,000 lbs. of cocoa, consigned to Capt.
Beckford, of whom, if he will take the money that will pay all just
demands, when Dalyson will account himself the happiest person
living. Col. Francis Praington (?) going up to his quarters was
unfortunately shot by a trooper and only lived about three or four
hours, there will be a great miss of him. 2pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. 33, No. 63.] |
Jan. 24.
Jamaica. |
329. Col. Edw. D'Oyley to Commissioners of the Admiralty and
Navy. Refers to his letter as "an unseasonable bewailing the
Protector's death, though there was cause enough as appears by the
effects." Has made a hard shift to keep the seamen alive these five
months, selling whatever they could spare to buy them provisions,
"which course admits of much scandal to myself and the Steward
General (Capt. Burough) by such here who know not that we have
masters who will exact a strict account of all our actings, which
time we wish would approach, until when you will not find how
honestly, faithfully, and frugally you have been dealt withal
here." Finds by the distractions at home little hope of provisions,
so has sent home the Diamond frigate, and must lay up here all
the rest unless they can victual themselves home. Though like to
be ill rewarded, as he finds by the credit and impunity of calumniators, shall not fail in that duty he owes his country in general,
though knows not to whom in particular. 1p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. 33, No. 64.] |
Jan. 27.
Jamaica. |
330. Cornelius Burough to Robt. Blackborne. Wrote by the
Diamond, dispatched three days hence, these go by the Hector.
Knows not what place his letters will take. Prays him to be
satisfied, not a bit of dirt will stick on Burough. Wishes to be
satisfied that the Lieutenant of the Marston Moor delivered his
papers. Dalyson is a very industrious, thriving, and indeed a very
honest man. 1p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 65.] |
Jan. 31.
Port Cagway, Jamacia. |
331. Capt. Wm. Dalyson to Robt. Blackborne. Has advised
the sending of 5,000 lbs. of cocoa by the Diamond. Begs him to
take of Capt. Beckford what may satisfy Dalyson's debts and then
fears not to pick up a living in the world. Hopes to send more
home in the Providence. Last week a party with Lieut.-Col.
Tyson went out to seek the negroes; came to their plantation, and
three of the chief came to Port Cagway to wait on the General.
Our party remained with the rest, with whom questions not but
they shall agree very well; they are to bring their wives and
children to remain with us for conditions. Major Fairfax gone
with another party to make conditions with them. They promise
to carry our men to the Spanish Governor's quarters and to bring
him in. Are now so intermixed with them and have possession of
all their provisions that should they offer to go back we can with
ease destroy them, which doth much encourage our people to
planting and doubtless may invite many from the Windward
Islands when once they may settle to work without fear of an
enemy. Has set up his home here for some years and fears not
but to do well. Is very sorry Capt. Myng should so prevail upon
men at home, but doubts not he will be found out and prove
himself a rash dishonest man. Is sure were Capt. Burough and
the General at home, Myng would not have a word to say. It is
very strange the ship he brought from Barbadoes should belong
neither to the States nor merchants, but that he and his officers
should pocket 4,000l. or 5,000l. sterling. Commends the bearer
Capt. Robt. Hay Tubd (?). 1p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 66.] |
Feb. 1.
Jamaica. |
332. Col. Edward D'Oyley to Commissioners of the Admiralty.
Reasons for his having given license but not order for the return
home of the Hector. If the sending home the frigates be contrary
to instructions or the loss of this place, is confident God will acquit
him though he may be overborne by the power of men. The want
of shoes and all things necessary for soldiers has this summer
given such heart to the negroes that they have done more mischief
than in the past two years, having snatched away a captain, two
ensigns, and divers soldiers, and killed others, which hath necessitated him to set an impost on strong liquors which has had the
good success of finding out where the negroes have lurked these
four years undiscovered who have built a town and planted about
200 acres of provisions; is now in parley with them and doubts
not a good issue. The unexpectedness of this mercy makes him
hope they may receive a better account of this unhappy design
and place than in human probability could be expected. 1p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 67.] |
Feb. 6.
Whitehall. |
333. The Council of State to the Governor and Council of
Barbadoes. Have received his letter of 8th September last giving
account of their submission to the Parliament and resolution of
continuing their faithfulness and obedience which is very well
accepted. Suppose they some time since heard of the late interruption given to the Parliament in their councils and sittings, but
withal judge it probable that before this comes to their hands they
will hear of their freedom and restitution to the exercise of their
trust which was brought about in such a day as bore signal testimony of God's presence with them, and owning of them, and did
eminently denote the lifting up of his arm against those that
would have imposed them before the interruption given. The
Parliament applied themselves to those Councils which might most
directly lead to peace and settlement as far as the difficulties
wherewith they were obstructed through the various revolutions of
Government which intervened after their first disturbance would
permit, and since their constitution they have carried on their
former purposes whereof you may take some measure by their
late declaration in which you may read the fixedness of their
thoughts to carry on the great and public ends of peace and
establishment upon a foundation of righteousness, the first whereof
they hope the whole Commonwealth and yourselves as members
thereof will in due time reap, and therefore our advice is that you
firmly adhere to your preferred resolution as that wherein you will
make best provision for yourselves and the Island where Govern
ment is entrusted you. In the pursuing whereof they may rest
assured of all due encouragement from hence, and the rather
because it is acknowledged the honour and interest of the nation is
much concerned in the freedom, plenty, and flourishing estate of the
plantations abroad amongst which they deserve not the least
esteem and value. Shall add no more at present but to invite
them upon all occasions to represent to the Council their just
desires, whereupon the Council shall not be wanting to do what
may most conduce to the advantage and advancement of their
colony and the trade thereof in ways consistent with the good of
the whole, wishing them to be specially careful of the interest of
God and due encouragement of godly men amongst them whereby
they will in a more special manner engage the blessing and protection of God, and more oblige our respect towards you and the
whole plantation. [Dom. Interregnum, I. 99, pp. 35, 36.] |
Feb. 22.
Port Cagway, Jamaica. |
334. Capt. Wm. Dalyson to Robt. Blackborne. Wrote fully
by the Diamond and Hector, and has sent 12,400 lbs. of cocoa
which he is certain will yield a far greater sum than he is engaged
for. His expenses greater than formerly by reason he gets no
allowance from the State. Refers to the clamour and railings of
several people sent from hence against some here. Thinks Capt.
Ayliett, Commander of the Coventry, will be the next to go home;
the General forced to suspend him but has since restored him to
his command, who has again given himself over to debauchery and
drunkenness, and he stands indicted for burglary for stealing 8l.
out of a chest, but is not prosecuted by reason of the alterations in
England—our Court of Judicature is put down. His own encouragement in the State's service is very small. A line from his
father would be a great comfort, he grows ancient and causes him
to think he shall never see him; earnestly begs Blackbourne to
procure him a letter. Lost a great friend in General Sedgwick.
Has sent him a pot of their island sugar for his morning draughts.
On same sheet.—Cornelius Burough to R. Blackbourne. In hourly
expectation of the issue of a party now gone forth in conjunction
with some negroes that have lately, and indeed miraculously, made
peace with us. Is almost ashamed to have Dalyson write home
such stuff about Capt. Ayliett, and yet there is just necessity for
he might have written ten times as much and not exceeded the
truth. 3½ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 68.] |
April 10.
Jamaica. |
335. Cornelius Burough to Robt. Blackborne. "That which I
feared has come to pass and is no small trouble to me," for he has
not received any letter and concludes "you have entertained distaste against me." Dalyson is much troubled he hears nothing from
his friends and will be suddenly at home. The distractions in England have influence here, and we are the more patient to bear our
sorrows because of the calamities God hath made England the head.
Are at peace and quiet here after a succession of sorrows, the
enemy having proffered their friendship and delivered up twelve
hostages to make good their promise; and they, with our men,
routed and destroyed two settlements of other negroes and then
took them to the Spanish camp where of about 140 we killed and
took about 80. Desire of the Spanish Governor for peace. Intelligence that a bark would arrive with relief from Cuba, which
was trepanned and fell into their hands, and the Spaniards "not
dreaming of the cheat" were surprised by our men who lay in
ambush. About four days since another settlement was destroyed
where 30 negroes were taken. "Though the number of these
was inconsiderable yet their advantages were so great that it is
God's mercy a man of our regiment was left alive." A little
additional help would do well. Few here desire to stay, neither
can we subsist upon the terms we are upon. Expect daily a recruit
of the enemy. Lady Dalyson's son will come suddenly and desire
her blessing by word of mouth. 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 69.] |
April 10.
Jamaica. |
336. Cornelius Burough to the Clerk of the Survey at Deptford.
This is by the Hound, a prize ship entertained here in the service
of the Commonwealth of England, but cannot keep her here for
want of victuals. He may by this guess their condition. He will
find how far Capt. Myng stretched in alleging this ship to be
Burough's; 'tis true he brought her by inch of candle, but the
price was so low it was judged convenient to entertain her in the
service of the State. "Recd of Mr. Turner, 4 Sept. 1660." 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 70.] |
April 11.
Port Cagway, Jamaica. |
337. Capt. Wm. Dalyson to [Robt Blackborne]. Is not a little
troubled not to receive a line from any of his friends. Has sent
4,000 lbs. of cocoa by the Hound, and hopes to come himself by
the next ship, the General having given him leave, by reason there
are not any stores worth any man's care, and the uncertaintly of his
salary. God hath blessed their design against the enemy, there
being very few left. Nicholas Evans, gunner, will give account of
great abuses done him by Capt. Rich. Pearie, the gunner is one of
Mr. Brooks' church. Hopes to see his parents this summer. 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 71.] |
April 24.
Whitehall. |
338. Order of the Council of State. Referring petition of divers
merchants, seamen, and others trading to the West Indies concerning the future government and management of affairs of
Jamaica to the Committee for Foreign Plantations, who are desired
to confer with the Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy how
they may be carried on with most advantage to the State, and how
the ships intended hither may be best employed to that end;
Mr. Bovey, Secretary for Foreign Plantations, to give his assistance.
Signed by W. Jessop, Clerk of the Council. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. 33, No. 72.] |
| April 27. |
339. Order of Committee of Council for Plantations on petition
of John Treworgy, Commander of the Colony of this Nation in
Newfoundland. That it be referred to Mr. Povey, Secretary for
Foreign Plantations, to state the matter of fact and the several
interests and titles, and what may be expedient to be done there
for the advantage of the State, and report same to this Committee.
Also to advise with Commissioners of Admiralty and Navy about
shipping for assisting and securing the fishing trade for the season.
Also to confer about Capt. Watts' propositions concerning Jamaica.
Signed by Sam. Hartlib, Clerk to said Committee. 1p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. 33, No. 73.] |
| April. |
340. "Proposals touching Jamaica." By General Penn's
command gives account of the state of affairs in Jamaica. The
island cannot be preserved for the English unless the harbour of
Cagway be made capable of defending the ships, being the chief
port, and the fortifications begun be completed. The want of
provisions preventing the Army drawing together, they being
quartered at a hundred miles distance, and not one day's provisions
in store. Two months' provisions would enable them to oppose
any army of the enemy. Necessity of small boats to finish the
fort and expeditiously transport the soldiers upon an alarm.
Immediate necessity for provisions for 1,800 soldiers and 300
sailors, and for good plying frigates. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 74.] |
May 11.
Whitehall. |
341. Order of the Council of State. To permit Mary Tyson to
repair to her husband Lieut.-Col. Edward Tyson, in Jamaica, in the
ship Bear now bound thither, with accommodation for two maid
servants and one man servant. Signed by Jo. Rushworth, Clerk
of the Council. ½ p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 75.] |
May 15.
Whitehall. |
342. Order of the Council of State. That it be referred to the
Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy to accommodate
Mrs. Elizabeth Archbald and servants with necessary provisions
usually allowed to passengers to Jamaica on her voyage to her
husband there. ¼ p. Signed by Jo. Rushworth, Clerk of the
Council. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 76.] |
May 17.
Whitehall. |
343. Order of the Council of State. That the Commissioners
of the Admiralty and Navy be desired forthwith to dispatch away
the ships bound to Jamaica. Signed by Jo. Rushworth, Clerk of
the Council. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 77.] |
May 19.
Whitehall. |
344. Order of the Council of State. That petition of Col.
Samuel Barry, praying for an order to transport ten servants to
Jamaica for his plantation, be referred to Commissioners of Admiralty and Navy. Signed by Jo. Rushworth, Clerk of the Council.
[Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 78.] |
May 27.
Jamaica. |
345. Cornelius Burough to [Commissioners of the Admiralty].
Encloses accounts of the ship Pearl, Cagway, and Chesnut, the two
former entertained in the State's service here. Capt. Daniel
Heeling, the Commander, is a better Captain than Purser, and knows
better how to wade thro' the difficulty and danger of the one than
the intricacy of the other. If Capt. Myng be as equally believed
in the commendation of Capt. Heeling as he hath been in the
defamation of Burough, Keeling will not then need an advocate.
Only one ship more left, the Coventry frigate. "The enemy in
our bowels, to whom our lives have been a prey, and many men
have been subjected to their mercy (I mean the negroes) are now
become our bloodhounds, and we are daily making depredations son
them, and they are in our behalf more violent and fierce against
their fellows than we possibly can be." Annexed, |
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345. I. The accounts above referred to, of stores and provisions
furnished by Cornelius Burough, Steward General, to
Capt. Dan. Heeling for the ships Chesnut, Pearl, and
Cagway. Jamaica, 1660, May 25. |
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345. II. Receipt of the warrant officers of the Chesnut for 8l. 10s.
received on account of their pay from Cornelius Burough.
Jamaica, 1660, May 27. |
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345. III. Certificate of C. Burough of the mistake of a year in
the service of Geo. Douglas, of the ship Cagway, entertained in the State's service from 16 March 1656[–7].
Jamaica, 1660, May 26. Together, 6 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. 33, Nos. 79, 79 I., II., III.] |
| May ? |
346. Petition of James Neale to the King. For an answer to
his request presented at Breda, when the reply was that his
Majesty would grant no places till his return to England, but
would then consider him. Annexed, |
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346. I. Petition of James Neale to the King. For the office of
Treasurer of Virginia, void by the death of Jerome
Hawley. He and his father lost blood and estate in his
Majesty's service, and now joyfully expect his speedy
restitution. With order thereon. [Dom. Chas. II., Vol. 1,
No. 132.] |
| July. |
347. Grant to Francis Carr of the office of Provost Marshall
General in Barbadoes. [Dom. Chas. II., Docquet Bk., p. 13.] |
| August. |
348. Grant to John Dawes of the office of Secretary and Clerk
of the Courts in Barbadoes during life. [Dom. Chas. II., Docquet
Bk., p. 37.] |
| Oct. 17. |
349. Proposal for a Commission to empower Daniel Searle,
Governor of Barbadoes, Owen Martin, and Humphry Seaward,
merchants, and Clement Everard, Governor of St. Christopher's
to call to account the Commissioners for Prize Goods on said
islands, and said Martin and Seaward to proceed against them for
recovery thereof; of which goods they shall ship home the full
half part, consigning it for the King's use to Mr. Loving, one of the
tellers of Her Majesty's Exchequer; and said Martin and Seaward to
be allowed the other half for their discovery and pains, "in respect
of the interest therein he intends to Col. Veele, who hath both
faithfully served him and his royal father." With note from
Thos. Earl of Southampton to Sec. Nicholas, that his Majesty is
pleased that letters be written to the governors of both islands, to
said effect. "A true copie examd." 1½ pp. Said letters were
signed by the King, 10 Dec. 1660, and the Attorney-General was
directed to prepare the Commissions asked for. See Col. Cal.,
1661–1668, pp. 68, 69, Nos. 213, 214. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 80.] |
| Nov. ? |
350. Petition of John Cole, Master of the May Flower, of
London, bound for Virginia, to the Council. For leave to transport
100 passengers and provisions for their use, and that of the
plantation. Annexed, |
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350. I. Note of the provisions required for the aforesaid ship.
[Dom. Chas. II., Vol. 22, No. 141.] |
| Nov. ? |
351. Petition of John Clark and Henry Harlinge to the King.
For Letters Patent to keep a Register Office for all servants and
children to be transported to Virginia and Barbadoes, to which
office all shall be brought under penalty, to declare their willingness
to go, in order to prevent the abuses of forcible transportation of
persons without their own or their parent's consent. [Dom.
Chas. II., Vol. 22, p. 138.] |
| [Dec. 1.] |
352. Instructions for the Council appointed for Foreign Plantations. Duplicate of paper in first volume of Col. Calendar,
pp. 492, No. 59 I., but indorsed by Williamson. Earl of Sandwich,
Lord Arlington, Sir Thos. Overbury, Sir Ralph Verney, Mr. Gray,
Col. Lynch, Dennis Nonsuch, and J. Williamson. 5½ pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. 33, No. 81.] |
| [Dec. 18.] |
353. Report of his Majesty's Commissioners for the Affairs of
Tangiers to whom the intended despatch for Jamaica was referred.
Advising that 1,000 firelocks, 50 cases of holster-pistols, 50 saddles
with their furniture, and 2 hhds. of flints ready fitted be sent
thither. In Sec. Williamson's handwriting. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. 33, No. 82; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. 27, p. 297.] |
Dec. 27.
Nevis. |
354. Act of the Assembly of Nevis in obedience to an Act of
Parliament forbidding all strangers and foreigners and their ships
to export commodities of this island. Signed by James Russell,
Governor; John Proctor, Capts. Randall Russell, Mich. Smith,
Robert Trewethin, David Howell, Fra. Kaynell, and Lt. Daniel
Kanhather of the Council; and Capt. Tho. Fitzjames, Lts. Roger
Earle and Richard Halse, Thomas Ayson, Lts. Willm. Howard,
Willm. Childs, Albinus West, and George Gardiner, John Abbott,
senr., and John Cade. 2 pp. [Col. Entry Bk, No. 49, pp. 11
and 12.] |
| Dec. |
355. Grant to Lord Willoughby of Parham, his executors and
assigns, of all such prize ships, ordnance, furniture, ammunition,
tackle and goods, and all the proceeds thereof, as have been seized
at sea or on land near the islands of Barbadoes, St. Christopher's,
or other the Caribbee islands since the beginning of 1645. [Dom.
Chas. II., Docquet Bk., p. 66.] |
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356. Petition of Edmond Cowse to the King. That on account
of his loyalty he has endured sundry crosses and persecutions to
his great ruin. And whereas the clerkship of the common pleas
in Barbadoes is vacant, prays for a grant of same. "R. Hoare
scripsit 1660." [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 83.] |
| 1660? |
357. Petition of Robt. Nedham to the King. That he has
constantly performed his duty to his Majesty in all the late
changes, and being proscribed by that tyrant Cromwell made his
escape. Prays the King to confer upon him the estate of Constans
Sylvester in Barbadoes, forfeited by being a foreigner. "This
man, by birth a Dutchman, by profession an Anabaptist, was
employed by those of that sect in Amsterdam to follow their trade
in those parts, in which trust he cheated his employers, behaved
himself dishonestly towards all, was a professed enemy to your
Majesty's cause, and a great asserter of the rumps. He has neither
wife nor children which may suffer by his just punishment, and it
is not only mine but the petition of the whole island to have him
extirpated." 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 84.] |
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358. Proposition of Mr. Stroud about mines in Jamaica. For
3 men if entered as soldiers at 5l. per man, 15l. For tools to work,
and several other necessary utensils, 20l. For his expense in this
affair, 100l. ½ p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 85; see also Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. 27, p. 301.] |
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359. Proposals of P. Lynch to the Lords of the Council concerning Jamaica affairs. That provisions and supplies be sent to
the 2 fourth rate ships now at Jamaica; that the amount of stores
and ammunition for this ship be fixed this week; that 2,000l.
deducted from the ammunition, would help to finish the fort at
Cagway, and do more service that way; that the possibility of
defending the town, harbour, and island be considered, "there
being never a tenable fort;" and that a further Commission for
the command of the army and fleet, and fuller instructions "how
to transact with the Spaniards," be sent to Lt.-Colonel D'Oyley.
1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 86; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. 27,
p. 299.] |
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360. Petition of John Man, Merchant to the King. That he
has lately arrived from Jamaica, in the settlement whereof he has
been instrumental, and desires to return with merchandize and
servants to be further assisting in the planting. Has for many
years studied mathematics, and practised the art of surveying land;
and understanding that a gentleman totally ignorant of mathematics
intended to petition for the office, prays his Majesty grant of
Letters Patent for the office of Surveyor General of the Island of
Jamaica. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 87.] In January 1661
there is the docquet of a grant to John Man, of the office of
Surveyor General in Jamaica, see Col. Cal., 1661–1668, p. 4,
No. 14.] |
