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March 1.
Whitehall. |
830. Order of the King in Council. That one of his Majesty's
Principal Secretaries of State forthwith prepare an effectual letter
for the King's signature to the Governor of Barbadoes transmitting
copies of petition of the Royal African Company and a narrative
from their agent in Barbadoes, strictly requiring him inviolably to
observe and maintain the privileges granted to said Company by
Charter, as he will answer the neglect at his peril. See the King's
letter, 10th March 1676, No. 841. [Col. Entry Bks., Vol. I., pp. 29–31, and Vol. XCVI., pp. 51–53.] |
March. 3.
Whitehall. |
831. Order of the King in Council. The answer of Edmund
Stapleton, Governor of Montserrat, to the petition of Richard
[? John, see No. 826] Moor, late owner of the Prudence, declared
satisfactory. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCVI., p. 54.] |
6 March.
St. James's, |
832. Sir John Werden to Major Andros. Recommends Mr.
Delavall who is going to New York in hopes to recover by degrees
part of that good fortune which the late public disaster deprived
him of. ½ p. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXX., p. 22.] |
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833. The King to Sir William Berkeley, Governor of Virginia,
or in his absence to the Regent Councillor or Council there.
Understanding that Richard Lee, a planter of and formerly resident
of Virginia and of the Council there, is now going over to improve
his plantation, the King requires the Governor to admit and swear
said Richard Lee to be of the Council and in the Commission of oyer and terminer, and to such place and precedence in
the Council as he formerly had. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXVI.,
No. 29.] |
6 March.
Whitehall. |
834. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Mr. Secretary Coventry desiring to be informed about the steps and
progress made in a patent intended to be passed about Virginia, Sir
Robert Southwell gave him a large account; that Colonel Moryson
and the agents petitioned his Majesty in Council, 23rd June 1675
(see ante, No. 602), to be enabled by a charter of incorporation to
purchase out the Earl of St. Albans, Lord Culpeper, &c., and have
certain privileges. This was referred to the Attorney and Solicitor
General, who reported on 12th Oct. (see ante, No. 696), which
was approved and reported on by the Committee of Trade to the
Privy Council on 19th Oct. (see ante, No. 697), who on 1st Nov.
order copies of all for Mr. Secretary Williamson's perusal who had
not been present before [see ante, No. 701], and on 19th Nov. the
report was made to his Majesty in full Council and approved. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. CIV., p. 83.] |
7 March.
Spring Garden. |
835. [Sir Robert Southwell to Secretary Coventry.] Has made
inquiry into the Virginia patent, and reports the progress in that
business. 1. Petition presented by the agents of Virginia to the
King in Council on 23rd June 1675. 2. Report of the Attorney
and Solicitor General on 12th Oct. following. Meeting of the Lords
of the Committee on the 19th Oct. and 1st Nov. (see ante, No. 697 I.),
and their report on 19th Nov. to his Majesty in Council. "But
whether after all the patent be yet actually passed I am not
able to say." Draft with corrections. 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol.
XXXVI., No. 30.] |
March.
[Virginia.] |
836. Seven Acts passed at a Grand Assembly begun and holden
at James City, 20th Sept. 1671, viz.:—1. An Act prohibiting
millers taking more than one-eighth part of English grain
toll for grinding thereof. 2. Permitting the exportation of wool,
hides, and iron (obsolete). 3. For moderating the rates of liquors.
4. Providing how negroes belonging to orphans shall be disposed
of. 5. Repealing the Act making it death for Indians coming into
Henrico county (repealed). 6. Concerning sheriffs' fees for arrests.
7. An Act of naturalization (private Act). |
| 1672. |
Ten Acts passed at a Grand Assembly begun and holden at
James City, 24th Sept. 1672. See titles in previous volume of
this Calendar, No. 932. Also An Act for naturalization of Joseph
Moulder, and private Act. |
| 1673. |
Seven Acts passed at a Grand Assembly begun and holden at
James City, 20th Oct. 1673, the titles of which are as follows,
viz.:—1. An Act for establishing the dowers of widows. 2. Providing for the supply of arms and ammunition (expired). 3. For
the better putting in execution the Act for processions. 4. For
the advancement of the manufacture of flax and hemp (repealed).
5. Concerning tradesmen and other artificers to pay levies (needless). 6. Permitting the counties of the Isle of Wight and Lower
Norfolk to erect each of them a fort (private Act). 7. For the
naturalization of John Peterson (private Act). |
| 1674. |
Ten Acts passed at a Grand Assembly begun and holden at
James City, 21 Sept. 1674, the titles of which are as follows,
viz.:—1, An Act for an address and supplication to be made to the
King's most excellent Majesty (repealed). 2. For the continuance
of 200l. sterling per annum over and above the 1,000l. sterling
per annum to Sir William Berkeley, Knt., Governor (expired).
3. Ascertaining allowance for evidence summoned to the General
Court. 4. Prohibiting the justices of the several county courts
from levying tobaccos upon the people for their accommodation and
expenses whilst they are keeping court (obsolete). 5. Empowering Mr. Secretary Ludwell, as Notary Public, to appoint
deputies (obsolete). 6. Commanding such Indians who keep hogs
to mark the same. 7. Empowering femmes couvertes to make good
acknowledgments of sales of land. 8. Ascertaining the bounds
of the counties of the Isle of Wight and Nancemond (private).
9. For settling the lands of the Green Spring in Sir William
Berkeley, his heirs and assigns (private). 10. For settling the
lands conveyed from Sir William Berkeley and Dame Francis his
wife in Colonel William Cole, his heirs and assigns (private). |
| 1676. |
Four Acts passed at a Grand Assembly holden at James City
by prorogation, from 21st Sept. 1674 to 7th March 1676. Titles
as follow, viz.:—1. An Act for the safeguard and defence of the
country against the Indians (expired). 2. Prohibiting trade with
the Indians (repealed). 3. Prohibiting the exportation of corn.
(expired). 4. For the naturalization of Christian Peterson (private).
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXVIII., pp. 80–90; also Vols. LXXXIX.,
XC., XCI. Printed.] |
| 9 March. |
837. Secretary Williamson to Lord Vaughan, Governor of
Jamaica. Received yesterday his of 8th Dec., with paper of
accusations against Captain Davyes. Is very sorry for the "ill name
our fellow servant Mr. Cranfield has left behind him there. l wish
we may find cause to restore him here to any part of it. I
foresee some matters will not fall out well in the account he is to
give us." Thanks for his consideration of Mr. Beckford. Repeats
a like suit of recommendation for the bearer Mr. Beale, son of
Dr. Beale, a worthy and learned man of the clergy, and a member
of very good note in our Gresham College society. The son comes
to seek his fortune; hopes his Lordship will find him deserving
the countenance and protection asked for. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol.
XCIII., pp. 148–149.] |
March 10.
Whitehall. |
838. The King to the Governor and Magistrates "of our town
of Boston in New England." Has for a long time been solicited
by Robert Mason and Ferdinando Gorges to interpose for their
redress [altered to relief] in the matter of their claims and pretended right to the provinces of New Hampshire and Maine, out
of the possession of which they allege they are kept by the
violence and strong hand of the people of Boston and others of
the Massachussetts Colony. Said petitioners have presented a long
deduction of all proceedings in proof of their demands as of the
hardships they have undergone, and upon debate of these matters
before the King in Council his Majesty thinks it high time to
afford a solemn hearing to the complaint, and to see that justice
be equally administered to all. Has therefore directed that copies
of two petitions be transmitted herewith that they may show cause
why his Majesty should not afford petitioners relief. They are
therefore commanded to send over agents within six months fully
instructed and empowered to answer for them to the end they may
receive his royal determination. [Added in a different hand:
"This was added to the former part prepared by the Committee,
by Mr. Secretary Coventry, pursuant to his Majesty's commands."]
His Majesty commands that this letter and the petitions be read in
full Council, and that the bearer, Edward Randolph, be admitted
to the Council and hear same read and bring back their answer, or
render an account of their proceedings in the matter. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXVI., No. 31.] |
| March 10. |
839. Copies of preceding letter. [Col. Entry Bks., Vol. LX.,
pp. 82–84, and Vol. CX., pp. 82, 83.] |
| March 10. |
840. Order of the King in Council. Contrary to the laws of
this kingdom and his Majesty's express commands, a ship laden
with tobacco from New England has lately been brought into
Jersey, "which contempt his Majesty being resolved shall not pass
unpunished," ordered that the Commissioners of Customs immediately send over officers to take account of cargo of said ship and
bring both ship and lading to this kingdom to be proceeded against
according to law. Annexed, |
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840. i. Lords of Trade and Plantations to Governor of Jersey.
To secure the above-mentioned ship. 1676, March 10. |
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840. ii. Same to Governor of Guernsey. To secure ships trading
from the Plantations to Guernsey contrary to the Acts
of Parliament. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCVI., pp.
57–59.] |
| March 10. |
841. The King to Sir Jonathan Atkins, Governor of Barbadoes,
St. Lucia, &c. Has formerly taken notice that ships have been
sent to trade upon the coast of Africa where the Royal African
Company have the sole right of traffic, and issued his Royal Proclamation for prevention thereof [see previous volume of this
Calendar, 25th Nov. 1674, p. 626, No. 1393], by which means his
Majesty thought he had well provided against what would occasion
the loss of the whole trade of those countries. But said Company
has informed the King by petition that several ships have lately
arrived at Barbadoes with negroes and other goods from Africa,
and others are on said coast all set out by private traders. That said
African Company's agents seizing about eighty negroes, part of one
hundred and fifty so imported into Barbadoes, the same were
violently taken away from them, and the agents and their assistants
beaten and wounded, who, complaining to the Governor, had no other
redress except that the assaulters were bound over in recognizances
of 40l., with sureties of 20l. apiece, to appear at the next sessions,
and to keep the peace, as appears by the narrative herewith sent,
together with copy of said African Company's petition. His
Majesty cannot but justly resent the aforesaid contempts of his
proclamation, and the more that the observance thereof was recommended by letters of the Privy Council to the Governors of the
several plantations, dated 2nd November 1674. Considering how
much such proceedings tend to the hindrance of trade in those
parts, and that it will be impossible for said Company to maintain
their forts and factories if such practices be not speedily prevented,
his Majesty has thought fit, with advice of his Council, to let the
Governor know that he is very much "unsatisfied" with him for
taking so insignificant a recognizance in the case of so high an
offence, and strictly commands that hereafter no such prevarications
be suffered, but that the Governor see that the privileges of the
African Company be punctually observed according to the King's
proclamation, and hereafter to proceed with the utmost severity
against all offenders, and if any oppose the agents of said Company
in the execution of their duty, or any ways obstruct justice, to send
over their names that they may undergo the effects of the King's
displeasure according to the measure of their demerits. Countersigned by Secretary Coventry. Annexed, |
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841. i. The Petition of the Royal African Company to the King
above referred to. |
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841. ii. The narrative of the Royal African Company referred to
in above letter. 1675, November 26, and 1675, December 10. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. I., pp. 32–42, and
Vol. CX., pp. 83–85, and89–92.] |
| March 15. |
842. "Memorial concerning Edward Randolph." He desires
instructions, and that the master of the ship in which he goes
should have order to deliver the letter in case of mortality or other
accident that might disable Randolph from delivering it himself.
If he comes safely thither and deliver it, he desires to know
whether a time shall be limited for his stay there to expect their
answer, and if so, what time. The master's name is John Smith,
Commander of the ship Welcome. "Rec. from Mr. Cooke by
order of Mr. Sec. Coventry, 15th March 1675–6." 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXXVI., No. 32.] |
March 16.
Southampton. |
843. Thomas Cole to the Commissioners of Customs. Acknowledges letter of 14th instant, with enclosed despatches from the
King, Council, and the Commissioners, touching the ship at Jersey
with tobacco from New England. Reminds them that he begged
the order might be directed to the Bailiff and Jurats of the Island as
well as to the Governor, for that otherwise the officers might be
baffled as formerly. Is confident since probably the magistrates
themselves are concerned that unless the orders are directed to the
Bailiffs, the officers will not be permitted to bring away the ship
till new orders are sent. Proposes, since "the wind is now out the
way," these considerations as a most certain way of effecting the
King's commands at once. If it were inserted that they should
assist the officers in searching after goods embezzled out of the ship,
it would quicken their dispatch. Would have wished that the
directions had been positive that the ships and goods should be
seized by their officers, as most agreeable with the Navigation Act,
Jersey being neither in Asia, Africa, or America, but hopes there
will be no dispute with Sir Thomas Morgan's deputy. Hopes the
wind will continue contrary till Sunday night, but if it should
come fair before, will send forward his brother and Mr. Pantin
with the despatches. Postscript: Has advised them that one Brock,
of Jersey, had imported 3 hhds. of tobacco from New England
with other goods, which were landed in France; conceives it not
improper to direct seizure. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXVI.
No. 33.] |
| March 20. |
844. The King to the Governor and Magistrates of Boston,
New England. Duplicate of the letter of 10th March [see ante,
No. 838] with this preamble added. We sent our letters dated
10th of this month by Edward Randolph, upon a complaint of
Mason and Gorges, but in case Randolph should miscarry, or be
incapacitated, we have thought fit to send duplicate by John Smith,
master of the Welcome, who will deliver same if Randolph shall
not be able to do it himself. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 85.] |
March 20.
Whitehall. |
845. The King's instructions to John Smith, master of the
Welcome bound for Boston. To transport on board his vessel
Edward Randolph to New England, but in case he be incapacitated
to deliver the duplicates of the King's letters to the Governor and
Magistrates of Boston. To press them to assemble a full Council
with all speed to which he shall demand admittance, and so be able
to render an account of their proceedings. To call for an answer
to the King's letters within a month after their delivery, which he
is to bring back with all convenient speed. If opportunity of
writing offer, to give account of his proceedings to one of the
Secretaries of State. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 86.] |
| March 20. |
846. Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson to Governor Leverett.
Is extremely sorry to hear by his letter of 18th December the
public calamities fallen upon those countries in the hostilities
exercised upon them by the Indians. His Majesty is much concerned, and the rather that it looks like a general conspiracy and
contrivance between those natives of his neighbourhood and those
others in the more distant parts of that continent. Will be most
ready in his little sphere to serve the interests and concerns of
those countries; begs he may have frequent accounts of all that
passes. 1p. [Dom. Entry Bk., Vol. XLIII., p. 83.] |
| March 20. |
847. Minutes of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Mr. Mason,
Mr. Randolph, and Mr. Smith, master of the Welcome bound for
New England, called in, and the master told by Mr. Secretary
Coventry, that in case Mr. Randolph fell ill by the way and should
miscarry that the master should receive his Majesty's letter and
present it to the magistrates at Boston, which the master promised
he would take care of and that he was to return directly to London.
Mem.—That Mr. Secretary Coventry prepare instructions for
Randolph, whereof he gave his Majesty an account who came
soon afterwards into the Council Chamber and approved it as
given in Council. Annexed, |
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847. i. The King's Instructions to Edward Randolph. Having
delivered the letter to press the Governor and Magistrates
of Boston to assemble a full Council with all possible speed,
and when they meet to demand admittance to it in the
King's name, that he may be present at the reading of the
letters and so be able to give an account that they were
read in full and public Council. Is then to demand an
answer from the Governor and Magistrates within a month,
which he is to bring back with all convenient speed. If
opportunity of writing offers before his return, is to give,
an account of his proceedings to one of the Secretaries of
State. Countersigned by Sir H. Coventry. Minute.—Their Lordships (of the Committee) were pleased at same
time to approve a certain paper of inquiries, and directed
Secretary Coventry to give them to Randolph for his better
observation. Then follow List of Inquiries and an Abstract
of New England [see No. 849]. [Col. Entry Bk., No. LX.,
pp. 100–105.] |
| March 20. |
848. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. Copy of
preceding minutes with the following addition. Their Lordships
entered into long debate whether this particular time were proper
for the sending of circular letters into New England, Sir R. Southwell having drawn forth a scheme of all heads of enquiry, which
hath been sent to other places, and others which seem more peculiar
to New England, but their Lordships do put off the consideration
of this affair to a further time, as vide 4th February [see ante,
No. 813], but they do agree this is the conjuncture to do something
effectual for the better regulation of that Government, or else all
hopes of it may be hereafter lost. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CIV.,
pp. 92, 93.] |
| March 20. |
849. Inquiries given to Edward Randolph. To inform himself
on the following points: (1), where the legislative and executive
powers of New England are sealed; (2), what laws are in force
derogatory to the laws of England and the oath prescribed by the
Government; (3), number of Church Members, Freemen, Inhabitants,
Planters, Servants or Slaves, what Professions and Estates, number
of men able to bear arms; (4), number of horse and foot, whether
trained bands or standing forces, what experienced officers; (5)
castles and forts with their situation, and their stores and provisions; (6), reputed boundaries; (7), correspondence with the
French on the N. and New York on the S.; (8), causes of the Indian
war, advantages and disadvantages of it, probable event thereof;
(9), commodities and imports, observation of the Trade and Navigation Acts, number and burden of ships trading thither yearly, where
built; (10), taxes, fines, rates, duties on exports or imports, public
revenue, how collected; (11), disposition towards the Government
of England, what persons in the magistracy are popular or like to
be so at the next election; (12), state of ecclesiastical Government,
how the Universities are filled and by whom governed. These
enquiries to be made of all the Provinces, but particularly of the
"Mattachusets"; a particular information will be requisite concerning the town of Boston, how built, fortified, inhabited, governed,
&c.; an exact map of the whole country and town of Boston, if it
can be procured, will be of great use. Appended is an abstract of
an estimate made by those that are curious, that Mr. Randolph may
either confirm or disprove the truth thereof:—120,000 souls, 13,000
families, 16,000 that can bear arms, 12 ships of 100–220 tons, 190
of 20–100, 440 fisherboats of about 6 tons, 5 ironworks which cast
no guns, 15 merchants worth about 50,000l. or about 5,000l. one
with another, 500 worth 3,000l.; no house in New England with
more than 20 rooms, not 20 in Boston with more than 10, about
1,500 families in Boston; the worst cottages in New England are
lofted; no beggars; not 3 put to death for theft; about 35 rivers and
harbours, 23 islands and fishing-places. Boston, Maine, and Hampshire three-quarters of the whole in wealth and strength, the other
four provinces of Plymouth, "Kenecticut." Rhode Island and
"Kinnebeck," being but one quarter of the whole. Not above 3 of
their military men have been actual soldiers, but many are such
soldiers as the artillery men in London. Amongst their magistrates,
Leveret the Governor, Major Dennison, Major Clark and Mr. Broadstreet are the most popular, and amongst the ministers Mr. Thatcher,
Mr. Oxenbridge, and Mr. Higgenson. There are no musicians by
trade; one dancing-school was set up, but put down; a fencing-school
is allowed; all cordage, sail-cloth, and nets come from England; no
cloth made there above 4s. per yard, nor linen of above 2s. 6d., no
alum, copperas, or salt by the sun; they take an oath of fidelity to
the Government, but none to the King; the Governor is chosen by
every freeman; a freeman must be orthodox, above 20 years old,
worth about 200l. Endorsed, "20 March, 1675/6. Points of enquiry
given to Mr. Randolph by order of the Lords of the Committee at
his departure for Boston." 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXVI.,
No. 34, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LX, pp. 100–105.] |
| Mar. 21–22. |
850. Journal of the Council of Barbadoes. Present [see ante,
No. 824] also Sir Peter Colleton and Samuel Walrond. Names
of the members elected by virtue of the new writs, presented
[see following abstract]. Resolved that the return of Sir Peter
Colleton be carried in the negative. |
| March 22. |
Ordered that the return made by Sir Peter Colleton of the
writ for Assemblymen for St. John's be sent to the Assembly for
consideration. The Speaker attended and said they had admitted
Colonel Christopher Codrington instead of Thomas Colleton for the
other Assemblyman with Henry Walrond for the parish of St. John's.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XI., pp. 291, 292.] |
| Mar. 21–22. |
851. Journal of the Assembly of Barbadoes. The returns according to election for the several parishes as they were presented
by his Excellency (the Governor) to the Assembly, as follows:— |
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1. St. Peter's.—Sir William Yeamans, Bart.; Major John Steart.
Returned by Colonel Richard Baily. |
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2. St. Thomas'.—Lieutenant-Colonel James Carter; John Davies.
Returned by Honourable Samuel Farmer. |
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3. St. John's.—Henry Walrond, junior. Returned by Sir Peter
Colleton, Bart. |
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4. Christchurch.—Nat. Kingsland; Richard Seawell. Returned
by Honourable Colonel Samuel Newton. |
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5. St. Lucy's.—John Maddock; Captain Thomas Bowden. Returned by Honourable Colonel Simon Lambert. |
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6. St. Jamse's.—Edward Littleton; James Walwyn. Returned
by Honourable Colonel John Stanfast. |
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7. St. Michael's.—Colonel William Bate; Colonel Richard Guy.
Returned by Honourable Colonel Henry Hawley. |
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8. St. Phillipp's.—Sir Alexander Walrond, knight; John Wilham.
Returned by Honourable Henry Walrond. |
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9. St Andrew's.—Thomas Lake; Captain John Gibb. Returned
by Honourable John Sparke. |
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10. St. George's.—Captain Rowl. Bulkeley; Benjamin Middleton.
Returned by Honourable John Willoughby. |
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11. St. Joseph's.—William Sharp; Edward Benny. Returned
by Honourable Thomas Wardall. |
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Being met at the house of Paul Gwynn in St. Michael's Town,
proceeded to the choice of a speaker, and every member gave in a
paper with a name and William Sharp being chosen took the chair.
Election of John Higinbotham, clerk, and Joseph Withers, marshal.
On perusal of the return of representations sent to them from his
Excellency, find there hath not been a full return of the parish of
St. John, it being doubtful between Colonel Christopher Codrington
and Colonel Thomas Colleton, which was referred to this assembly
by his Excellency, but being invited to dine with him and the day
far spent they appointed the hearing to-morrow. Adjourned about
3 o'clock until 8 o'clock to-morrow morning. |
| March 22. |
Colonels Codrington and Colleton appeared to make good their
objections against each other in relation to the votes. The House
after full examination and debate of the matter declare Colonel
Christopher Codrington duly and legally elected. Finding the Act
empowering the Committee of Public Accounts to be expired,
ordered that a Bill be drawn empowering Commissioners to collect
outstanding arrears which was passed. The clerk and marshal of
the assembly sworn; their oaths. Paper of proposals presented
yesterday by his Excellency for the consideration of the assembly.
The Act for regulating negroes. For securing the boats and
reasons against the present Act. To consider whether the present
actings of the Quakers which may be of very dangerous consequence
are to be reformed by law, in relation to their admitting negroes to
their meetings under pretence of converting them to the Christian
religion. For satisfaction of those whose negroes were put to death
on the late rebellion. Collection of taxes. For account of the last
tax levied. Estimate of the country's debts. Inspection by a
committee into former Acts for regulation of the laws as well as
Courts of Justice. Offensive and defensive preparations for their
security. As to the pious donations to most of the parishes of this
island to appoint commissioners to call to account the church wardens,
overseers, and trustees of every parish. The great want of a prison
and the necessary repair of the town bridge. The presentments of
the last grand jury. Objections of two freeholders of St. Phillip's
to the return of Sir Alexander Walrond being under the age of
21 years; time granted for proof. Rules passed for governing the
Assembly in their votes, debates, and other proceedings in 22
articles. Letters communicated from the gentlemen planters in
England and Colonel Edward Thornburgh. Adjourned to Tuesday
next come three weeks. [April 18, see No. 890.] [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. XIII., pp. 202–214.] |
March 25.
Tower. |
852. Colonel Phillip Warner to (Sir Robert Southwell). From
the assurance of his friendship and charity is bold to beg his further
favour. Understands that about a month since the King in Council
ordered that Warner should go to Barbadoes a prisoner, the place
appointed for his trial, in the Phoenix, and that three months were
given for the Commissioners from Barbadoes and the Leeward Isles
to meet in order to his trial. This was very pleasing news to him
not doubting to be cleared "from that most false accusation sent
home against me." Is told said ship is ready and apprehends he is
forgotten and shall be left to perish in prison unless Sir Robert
will stand his friend and move his desires to he King before his
Majesty leaves town for six weeks, during which time the ship may be
gone and he left behind. Begs for God's sake for charity's sake, and
as he tenders the suffering of an innocent gentleman to befriend
him in this matter, that the captain may have orders to receive and
Sir John Robinson orders to ship him with his servants necessary
to attend him, and he will be ever bound to pray for Sir Robert's
prosperity, and during life will study and grasp at all occasions to
manifest himself his most obliged and most humble servant. 1 p.
[Col Papers, Vol. XXXVI., No. 35.] |
| March 27. |
853. The King to Lord Vaughan, Governor of Jamaica. Authorising him to swear and admit Colonel Samuel Long, a Councillor, as
recommended by the Governor to be a person very well qualified to
discharge that duty. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XCV., p. 107.] |
| March 28. |
854. The King to the Governor of Barbadoes. Has thought fit
by advice of Council to order Colonel Philip Warner, late Deputy
Governor of Antigua, to be transported to Barbadoes, there to be
tried for killing certain Indians on Dominica, the Commission being
directed to certain persons in the Leeward Islands and Barbadoes.
At the request of Colonel Warner, his Majesty requires the Governor
to allow three months from the day the Governor receives said
Warner into his care for the coming up of the Commissioners from
the Leeward Isles, unless a sufficient number should sooner appear,
in which case said Commission is forthwith to be proceeded upon.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 88.] |
| March 28. |
855. Warrant to James Earl of Northampton, Constable of the
Tower. To deliver Colonel Philip Warner now prisoner into the
custody of Captain Laurence Wright to be by him conveyed on
board H.M.S. Phoenix in the Thames and conveyed to Barbadoes.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 87.] |
March 28.
Whitehall. |
856. Secretary Sir H. Coventry to Captain Wright. To take on
board one servant who the King has consented to allow to attend
upon Colonel Philip Warner on his voyage to Barbadoes. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. CX., p. 88.] |
| March 29. |
857. Warrant to Captain Laurence Wright, Commander of
H.M.S. Phoenix. To receive Colonel Philip Warner and transport
him to Barbadoes and there deliver him to the Governor to be
disposed of according to said Governor's order. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. CX., p. 87.] |
