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Dec. 1-4.
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499. Court Minutes of the East India Company. A trunk
which belonged to one Decker, a Frenchman, deceased, on his return
from Bantam in the Charles, and applied for by Whittacres, his
administrator, to be opened in the presence of Ellam. Letter read
from Anne, widow, and mother of Benj. Farye, concerning her son's
wages. Misdemeanours of Jno. Osborne. Geo. Scot's business.
William Nelson refused further satisfaction concerning his allowances.
Mr. Lowe's man (Finnett), as more fit and understanding
than Nelson, to be conferred with to undertake the carriage of
the letters overland into Persia. The wants of the surgeons in the
Indies to be supplied. Concerning the wages of Wm. Wallis,
servant of John Harrison.
Dec. 4.-Letters read from the Lord Chancellor concerning Capt.
Pepwell's goods ; and on behalf of Cannon, who married the widow
of Capt. David Middleton, in whose right he is administrator to Sir
Henry Middleton, deceased. George Scott's business to be heard
before Mr. Solicitor. Agreement with Thomas Barker to take over
the letters to Persia ; he is also sworn a free brother. Letter from
Thos. Spurwaye, factor, dated Bantam, 12th December 1617, to
the wife of John Davis, master of the Swan, discoursing of their
voyage, and the surprise and capture of that ship by the Hollanders,
near Pooloroon ; the insults offered to the English, carrying them
up and down in irons, with the death of some ; together with a
petition from the wives of several of the Company's officers against
the Dutch. The Committee promised them their best assistance,
granted them a month's wages apiece, and willed them to present
their petition to the Dutch Commissioners. No Dutchman to be
employed in the Company's business. Agreement with Robert
Jeffreyes, a factor, to be employed at Surat or Persia, but not at
Bantam. George More to be appointed to train men at the Cape or
elsewhere on their landing. Lucas Antheunis' business concerning
the seventh voyage. [Five pages. Court Bk. IV., 263-267.]
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Dec. 6/16.
Jacatra.
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500. General Coen to Sir Thos. Dale and the Council for the
English Company at Bantam. Has been informed this morning that
their [Dutch] ship, the Black Lion, laden from Patani, has been
taken by four English ships, the Dutch factor having been previously
enticed on board an English ship with all friendship. Does
not know what reason, the English have for this act, and what their
intentions are, because the Dutch have never been able to trace in
these parts any such ill will from the English Governor or chief
officer. Notice should have been given to them in writing, as they
gave the English notice several times before they undertook to keep
the English away from the Moluccas, Amboyna, and Banda by force,
though they had put up for. more than 10 years with the English
assisting their enemies, injuring their allies, and stirring up rebellion
against them to deprive their masters of the trade in spices, granted
to them alone, and endeavouring to make themselves masters of it
by false practices and by force. This seizure of the Black Lion
exhibits the evil intention of the English ; yet he cannot believe
that such an unreasonable act was committed by common resolution,
nor that the treachery attempted by Nicholas Ufflete and his accomplices
against them at Jacatra was by their master's orders ; for no
just cause has ever been given to use such iniquitous and inimical
proceedings against them. Sends this express, and requests in a
very friendly way that he will make restitution of the Black Lion
in the same state as she was in when seized, and that he will punish
the traitor Ufflete as he deserves ; or, if not, that he will at least give
reasons for these acts, and whether it is his intention to go on in
this way to violate the national mutual peace between the States
General and the Sovereign of Great Britain, and to have open war
everywhere, so that they may know what measures they are to take.
Protests before God and the whole world, that if he does not restore
the Black Lion in the state in which he took her, and does not
withdraw from such hostile proceedings, and does not punish the
traitor Ufflete, that they shall be compelled to avail themselves
again of the means which the Lord will give them, and that they
shall be innocent of all harm, mischief, and bloodshed that may take
place in consequence, being compelled by nature and right to take
up arms against them [the English] in their own [the Dutch] parts.
Complains of the long-continued acts of injustice committed by the
English in the Moluccas, Amboyna, and Banda, and declares that
the Dutch are ready to submit themselves to an impartial judgment,
as they have up to the present time always done. [With seal and
certificate of the authenticity of General Coen's signature, signed
by Carpentier, Samuel Kindt, Pieter Dircxsoon, and P. Broecke,
dated 12/22 December 1618. Dutch. Two pages. O.C., Vol. VI.,
No. 714.]
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Dec. 7-8.
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501. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Ships to be
dispatched on the 9th inst. John Hinchley to be master in the
Star. Edward Smith to succeed Barwick in the Bear. Ryals,
expected from Spain, to be received on board the Star and Bear.
Dec. 8.-The masters of the Star and Bear to make search at the
Cape for all private letters, either English or Dutch, and to deliver
them to John Jourdain, President at Bantam, who is to satisfy
himself of the contents according to directions from the Governor.
[One page. Court Bk. IV., 267-268.]
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Dec. 9.
Pettapoli.
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502. Mathew Duke to the East India Company. Sends analysis
of account of the Pettapoli factory. Is but newly returned from visiting
weavers in the country ; concerning the quality of the cloth and
yarn. Great affront to the Dutch at Masulipatam by the Governor,
and their attempt to seize an officer named the Cutwall, somewhat
resembling the office of marshal in London, but he was rescued by
the Governor's soldiers, and a Dutchman died of the wounds he
received. Capture of a ship of Cochin China by the Dutch, which
they took to Pulicat, but it is thought she will be given up. A
Dutch ship lately arrived from Bantam, laden with spices, with
news of the taking of two out of the three English ships that went
from Bantam for the Moluccas. "These butter-boxes [?] are grown so
insolent, that if they be suffered but a while longer, they will make
claim to the whole Indies, so that no man shall trade but themselves
or by their leave, but I hope to see their pride take a fall." Glad to
hear good hopes of trade in Persia and in the Red Sea, and quiet
in the Mogul's country, It is feared that the Hollanders, taking the
junks sent by the Moors to Pegu, will endanger the English trade
in these parts. News that the Mogul's soldiers are on the coast of
Gengele, and have taken a strong fort, their army consisting of
1,500,000 (sic), commanded by a woman, "as the tale goes." Alarm
of the inhabitants, but thinks there is no cause for fear. [Three
pages. Endorsed, "Per the Ann Royal." O.C., Vol. VI., No. 7l6.]
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Dec. 11.
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503. Minutes of the East India Company. George Scot's
business concluded. The security offered by Sir William Russell for
his debts, amounting to more than 6,0001. accepted. Brockedon
examined as to his private trade, and gently admonished. Twenty
nobles to be paid towards maintaining the Lighthouse at Dungeness.
Committee appointed to confer with Sir Jas. Cunningham. Lucas
Atheunis to receive a dividend on the seventh voyage, the accounts
of which are to be examined. [One page and a half. Court
Bk. IV., 269-270.]
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Dec. 12.
Madrid.
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504. Fras. Cottington to Sir Dudley Carleton. This Court is
still full of the disgraces lately put upon the English nation, so
many ways, by the States shipping in so many places. Is therefore
right glad to understand that Commissioners are going from thence
into England, and hopes some satisfaction will be given. [Extract
from Corresp. Spain.]
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Dec. 14-15.
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505. Court Minutes of the East India Company. John Pursey
appointed factor for seven years with a salary of 40l., and 10 l.
annual increase. Wages of William Hill, a factor, to be increased.
Explanations of the Governor in reference to the Deputy and Mr.
Bell having been to Court without the previous knowledge of the
Company, at which some of the Committee were offended ; that the
Deputy Governor and Mr. Bell were admitted by the Duke of
Buckingham to the King's presence, with whom were also Lords
Arundel and Digby ; that the King advised them to see their complaints
were just, and not to meddle with trivial matters, saying he
was contented to cast behind his back the dishonours he had heard
of to his own person ; and howsoever the Hollanders have some
pretext for the East Indies, yet his Majesty is assured they have none
for Greenland, which is wholly his ; that he wished the Company to
join with the Hollanders in any indifferent matters, but wholly
distasted the vigorous war they have formerly insisted upon against
the Spaniards, and assured them of his readiness to do them justice
for the disorders and mischiefs committed by the Dutch ; and as for
the Dutch Commissioners who are come over to treat, the King only
nominated Sir Thomas Smythe and Sir Lionel Cranfield for the East
India business, and referred the rest to the Company's election, as
best able to judge of the estate of their own cause The King
blamed the Company for not having yet satisfied Sir Jas. Cunningham,
"relating from point to point all particular passages therein,
and concluded that he would admit of no further excuse, but expected
to have the money paid, if for no other respect, yet for his sake."
The Company desiring that Sir Jas. might make a release of his
whole right in the Scottish patent because of his speeches that he
can take forth a duplicate, the King again promised that neither
this nor any other patent hereafter should hurt the Company, and
that Sir Jas. should perform whatsoever they would have done. It
was then craved of the King that after the Lords Commissioners
and the States had sat once, the East India business might then be
left to be argued by those and the English committees to draw
matters to their proper heads for the King's comfirmation, which his
Majesty very well approved of. The Deputy further informed the
Committee of what passed at the audience of the States Commissioners
with the King ; of the oration of Burreile [Boreel], who complained as
much of the wrongs done by the English, and how desirous the Dutch
are of an agreement, and of the King's "noble answer to all the points
as they fell ;" and the Duke of Buckingham's honourable favour in
procuring them to be by, during the interview. Debate on a message
from Sec. Naunton concerning Sir Jas. Cunningham's business ; a
release to be drawn of his patent to the Company, the money to be
paid, and an end to be put to "that troublesome business." Message
delivered by Sir Clement Edmondes from the Privy Council,
commanding some of the Company to attend the next day the
Commissioners that are to be appointed, and petitions from Robt.
Jones, agent, prisoner in Newgate, complaining of Lucas Antheunis
for keeping him in chains, and from Sir Jas. Cunningham for
satisfaction for his charges disbursed. Sir Clement informed the
Committee how Jones had hazarded the life of his Majesty's
ambassador, Sir Thos. Roe, in the Indies, and that the Privy Council
had commanded Jones should remain in Newgate until Roe's return ;
and the Company's resolution to give satisfaction to Sir Jas.
Cunningham according to his Majesty's pleasure. "Some particular
persons" recommended "to manage their business." The following
Commissioners nominated for the approval of the Privy Council:
Sir Thos. Smythe and Sir Lionel Cranfield (nominated by his
Majesty) Sir Clement Edmondes, Sir Dudley Diggs, Sir Henry
Marten, - Munckey, Alderman Halliday, Morris Abbott, Wm.
Harrison, [Robt.] Bell, and [Hump] Handford, eleven in all. A subcommittee
also appointed, to consist of Messrs. Wiech, Leate, Hanford,
Garraway, Munne, Skynner, and Ellam. Skynner held "exquisite"
to draw things to their heads when Ellam hath given him the grounds.
Ellam appointed to draw out of the letters and writings the favours
done by the English to the Dutch, and the good done by the English
against the Spaniards in the Indies without maintaining an open
war against them. Information of Levinius Moncke that the East
India Deputies intend to handle their business in presence of the
Lords, the States having commission only about the East India
trade, and have no power to treat upon the complaints.
Dec. 15.-Resolution to send a letter to Surat by Thos. Baker
(? Barker), now ready for his journey. If the English and Dutch
agree, then to send the fewer ships to Bantam, because the Company
have many ships in those parts already. Barker to be ready by the
next post. Petition of William Smith for money and goods belonging
to George Smith, who died in. the Expedition on his return
to England. [Three pages and a quarter. Court Bk. IV., 270-273.]
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Dec. 16.
Whitehall.
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506. Sec. Naunton to Carleton. The States Commissioners and
Deputies had audience of the King at Newmarket on Thursday
last (the 10th). The four Commissioners who were sent for this
morning by the Lords of the Council, have no such commission
under seal as was expected, but only instructions to compose the
differences about the trade of the East Indies and the whale fishing.
Must see how the King will like this diversion after so long and
patient expectation, before any entrance is made with their other
Deputies. [Extract from Holland Correspondence.]
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Dec. 18.
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507. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Agreement
with Walter Harvey, appointed a factor for seven years, to have
50l. the first year, with an annual increase of 10l. Christopher
Farewell, formerly a factor and shipped home, refused employment
because of his former ill carriage abroad. Gratuity of 501. to
Robert Ventris, his dwelling in Cornhill having been consumed by
fire, and all companies having extended their charity to him. Part
of the wages of Robert Freeman, who went factor in the Dragon,
to be paid to his brother Edward. Petition to be drawn out to
complain of Demetres to the Council table. Petition of Grace,
widow of Richard Bowden, master's mate in the Charles, for pepper
referred. The accounts of Capt. Pepwell to be re-examined. Petition
of Helen Mansell for a legacy bequeathed by Capt. Pepwell to
her late husband. Thos. Milles, formerly purser in the Elizabeth,
appointed a factor for seven years, with a salary of 50l., and annual
increase of 10l. [Two pages. Court Bk., 273-275.]
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Dec. 20.
Jacatra Road.
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508. Minutes of a Consultation in Jacatra Road for the ordering
of the intended fight in the morning between the English and
Dutch fleet, within an English mile of each other. Signed by Sir
Thos. Dale, general, Capt. Pring, Adam Denton, Thos. Hunt, Nath.
Martyne, Peter Bowers, Rich. Yard, Tho. Hackwell, Emanuel Brett,
John Munden, John Hatch, Will. Hawkeridge, John Roberts, and
Rich. Newall. [One page. O.C., Vol. VI., No. 718.]
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Dec. 21.
At four in the
morning,
Whitehall.
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509. Sec. Naunton to Carleton. The Commissioners' audience
of the King and the Privy Council ; their "meditated answer at
length," enclosed. Lord Bining and Sec. Naunton appointed by the
Lords to attend the King for directions as to their Lordships' answer,
which was to this effect : that his Majesty found it strange that
the Commissioners had not been fully authorized to treat and
conclude on all the differences grown between the subjects of both
States, and that after such long deliberation they should come at
last with a proposition to speak only to the two first points (the
disputes in the East Indies and the Greenland fishery), "which his
Majesty takes for an imperious fashion of proceeding in them, as if
they were come hither to treat of what themselves pleased, and to
give law to his Majesty in his own kingdom, and to propose and
admit of nothing but what should tend merely to their own ends."
The Commissioners are to be told for a conclusion "that his Majesty
is resolved that he cannot in honour nor with preservation of his
own right treat with them any further at this time, unless they
shall procure a fuller authority by way of express commission to
treat and conclude punctually and articulately of all and every of
the five heads before expressed." [These heads have reference to the
trade in cloth, the King's sole right of fishing upon all the coasts
of his three kingdoms, and the transportation of money, besides
the above-mentioned two points of the disputes in the East Indies
and the Greenland fishery.] Thus late has he rhapsodically foretold
Carleton the sum of what the Lord Chancellor is to deliver to the
Commissioners this morning. As for Carleton "his Majesty bad
me tell you that he must either think you an idle ambassador or
else little respected and illused by them. * * * Whereof you
are expressly to tell them as of a wrong done first to his Majesty
and then to yourself, and to intimate unto them further, that unless
they shall send over such a full and distinct commission as is
required, his Majesty will advise himself how to maintain his own
right, and they shall ask him for a treaty thrice before they shall
bring him to it another time." [Holland Correspondence.] Encloses,
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509. I. Declaration of the Dutch Commissioners to the Privy
Council, in reference to the several points of difference
between their countries, which they have come over to
endeavour to adjust, and which they judge the exigency
thereof requires a settlement by mutual accord. Dec. 15.
[French. Four pages: Holland Correspondence.]
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Dec. 21.
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510. The King's answer to the States Commissioners delivered
by the Lord Chancellor. [French. Holland Correspondence.]
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Dec. 21.
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511. Promise by Sir Thos. Dale, Commander of the English
fleet, that the Dutchmen who were taken in the Black Lion shall
have the same pay as they had in the service of their former
masters, as well as all pay due to them for services done to the
Dutch Company, and likewise shall have maintenance during their
term of life, provided always they do the English true and faithful
service to the utmost of their power. [One page. O.C., Vol. VI.,
No. 719.]
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Dec. 21.
Bantam.
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512. Aug. Spaldinge and Geo. Ball to Sir Thos. Dale and Capt.
Martin Pring. Arrival of the James and the Hound from Jambi
with pepper. News of the murder of Richard Westby, Cape
merchant at Jambi, who was invited by the Dutch to supper, and by
them murdered at their own house. Ships expected from Jambi
and Tecoe, which they hope may be met with. Are determined to
keep the James or Hound or both, to be ready on all occasions to
intercept the Dutch vessels. The Hound has blown away all her
powder in idleness. [One page. Endorsed, "We expect answer by
the same prow." O.C., Vol. VI., No. 720.]
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Dec. 22.
Whitehall.
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513. Sec. Naunton to Carleton. The Lord Chancellor gave the
King's answer to the States Commissioners this forenoon to the same
effect as set down in Naunton's last letter ; they heard him with a
troubled and dejected countenance. Their reply ; they doubted not
but to have procured an authentic ratification of whatsoever they
should have agreed upon with our men before their departure.
We persuade ourselves the Commissioners will give the King better
satisfaction hereafter. His Majesty is resolved not to lose or neglect
his right, his honour, or his time. [Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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Dec. 22.
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514. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Wages of
Thomas Milles to commence at 60l., increasing annually 10l. for
seven years. Opinion of Mr. Solicitor concerning Sir Jas. Cunningham's
business. Complaint against Demetres to be forborne a while.
Business of Osborne and Marsh to be examined. Discussion on a
request of the King for a loan of 20,000l. Lease of Crosby House
for seven years granted to the Countess of Pembroke, mother to the
Lord Chamberlain and Lord Montgomery. Information from Capt.
Keeling that two Danish ships are in Cowes Road ready to sail to
the East Indies, and three more expected, "being encouraged by an
ambassador sent from that King to Denmark, giving out that they
have contracted for all the pepper in the Great Samorin's country."
Matthew Cardrowe entertained a preacher with 50l. per annum, and
20l. to furnish him forth to sea. Concerning a debt of Mr. Pinto,
deceased ; and the order formerly made for those who have not paid
in their adventures. Satisfaction given, about the money motioned
to be borrowed for the King ; through the many losses and discouragements
the Company have sustained, they cannot do it,
and so concluded with an absolute negative ; in the governor's
opinion it will never be further moved or urged again. Quicksilver
sold at 3s. per lb. 50,000 ryals of eight to be brought from Middleburg
and taken on board the Diamond in the Downs. A great
new ship to be built at Deptford. [Three pages. Court Bk. IV.,
275-278.]
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Dec. 24.
Acheen.
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515. W. Ni[colls] to Millward and Yates at Tecoe. Cloth sold
at a profitable rate. Has invested part of his money in steel brought
from Masulipatam. The King of Acheen returned from Malacca,
having had an encounter with four Portugal galleons ; he burnt one
galleon and two or three small vessels. In the galleon were 40
pieces of ordnance and the son of the Governor of Malacca, who
was taken prisoner with upwards of 60 soldiers ; has since given
them liberty. Concerning investments for Tecoe and Bantam. Brimstone,
benjamin, camphor, and raw silk from Acheen, fit for Masulipatam
if the Company had a factory there. There are now at Acheen
two ships from Negapatam, one from Collimatte [? Calicut], and one
of 600 tons at least from Masulipatam with an ambassador to this
King. Questioned the ambassador respecting the bad treatment of
Floris in the Globe ; he vows that the King and Commons would
rejoice to see the English settle there as the Hollanders : "if these
Hollanders prevail to settle there, they will forthwith eat us out of
our profit for these parts, by the knowledge of vendible goods here."
By going to Surat with another merchant he will gain for the company
above 20,000 ryals by one ship. Insecurity of trusting letters
to the porterage of strangers ; has light of two letters dated a year
since, sent by Capt. Jourdain to Surat by way of Masulipatam ; the
stranger remained a long time in Bantam, and has returned hither
from Masulipatam, and protests there was no conveyance. His
endeavours to urge the King to grant them leave to settle and build a
house at Tecoe, upon paying customs and giving a higher price
for pepper than either, Guzerats or Chinese. The King in the dumps ;
wishes him to suspend his resolute answer until the arrival of the
next English ships ; in the meantime he will confer with his nobles,
who, all sending their servants thither, will be enemies to this business.
Has lent money to the Governor of Tecoe to supply his wants:
"he is there of great rank and esteem, by which I might not deny
the lending him so little ;" hopes he will requite the courtesy.
[Two pages and a half. O.C., Vol. VI., No. 721.]
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Dec. 26.
Bantam.
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516. Aug. Spaldinge and Geo. Ball to the General (Sir T. Dale),
the President (Jourdain), and commanders of the English forces
aboard the Moon at Jacatra. Jurabassa Tanyonge, with others, despatched
for the Dutch island, by the Pengran's orders, to pillage.
The James Royal not yet ready to sail. Have received their letter
since the fight when they put the Flemings to flight. Request of
the Pengran to have the ordnance of the Flemings left upon the
island ; Spaldinge promised him a note to that effect, but refers it to
their discretion. [One page and a half. O.C., Vol. VI., No. 722.]
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Dec. 26.
Bantam.
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517. Aug. Spaldinge to same. Has written this letter at the
earnest request of the Pengran, who desires to have of gift the ordnance
left by the Dutch upon the island. Put him in little or no comfort
of obtaining his desire, neither did the Pengran promise any requital
should they be granted to him. Thinks the Pengran will
claim their former promise of lending him ordnance for his house
at Jacatra. [One page. O.C., Vol. VI., No. 723.]
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Dec. 26.
Bantam.
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518. Aug. Spalding to Sir Thos. Dale, General, John Jourdain,
President, and Geo. Ball, in Jacatra. Arrival of the Dutch prisoners.
The speed made by this greedy Pengran to send two or three thousand
men in vessels and junks to fetch away all the Hollanders and their
luggage from Jacatra, or else to make war against those who withstand
him. His last letter was for safety wrapped in a small bond
of tobacco, which Key wee sent to the General for a token Discourse
with the Pengran, who, thinking that Capt. Jourdain had arrived,
wished Spalding to tell him that Jacatra and all the business about
the Dutch there, was at this King's command or disposal. Spalding
told him it was no equity for one man to hunt the deer, and another
to catch him away ; the Pengran replied these were no good meaning
words, for they agreed with those of the men who said that Jacatra
was at the disposal of the English, and not of the King [of Bantam].
Further discourse respecting the English going to the Moluccas.
Spalding's remark, that they would keep their forces hereabouts until
the next fleet arrived, not pleasing to the Pengran. Many averse to the
Pengran's proceedings, and sought to persuade him to act differently,
so as not to breed heart-burning in the King of Jacatra as well as
in others. All day prow after prow, full of men, has been leaving
for Jacatra, and many more ordered to be ready at half an hour's
warning. Five or six Dutchmen have also gone for Jacatra by
the Pengran's order. Has bargained with Keywee for a quantity
of cloves, in exchange for iron and lead; nutmegs also to be had.
Store of white and brown rice. [One page and a half. O.C., Vol. VI.,
No. 724.]
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[Dec. 27].
Bantam.
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519. Richard Harryes to [John Jourdain ?]. Whether Wm. Bennett
has paid the workmen ; Spurway and the writer gave him the money
to do so. Sends note of goods and money delivered to Rich. Griffin,
merchant, deceased. Spaldinge has hired a prow to go to him
[Jourdain ?] and so to Jacatra. [One page. O.C. Vol. VI., No. 725.]
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Dec. 29.
Whitehall.
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520. Sec. Naunton to Carleton. The treaty with the States
Ambassadors still suspended till they make a better explanation
and construction of their former words. They are required to receive
some more particular commission and authority than yet they have.
[Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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Dec. 29.
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521. Examination of James Littill, sailor, concerning what he,
Owen Bodman, and Adam Douglas saw of the burning of the (Dutch
prize) Black Lion. Examined by Thos. Hunt, Peter Bowers, John
Munden, Tho. Hackwell, Richard Yard, and William Gordin. [One
page. O.C., Vol. VI., No. 726.]
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Dec. 29.
Bantam.
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522. Augustyne Spaldinge and Geo. Ball to General Sir Thos.
Dale, aboard the Moon. A goat and fruit sent by Wiley, the surgeon.
Sorrowful news from James Turner of the "fyringe" of the Black
Lion ; also of three Flemish ships plying in through the straits.
Griffin died last night and was buried this morning. Dale's kinsman,
Henry, still sick. Have sent twelve blacks aboard the prize, wishing
her to accompany the James and the Advice, and all the Bandanese
remaining at Bantam are likewise ready to go aboard the James.
The Bandanese have the muskets pillaged out of the Black Lion
by the English, of whom they say they bought them. This business
should be examined into. [One page. O.C., Vol. VI., No. 727.]
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Dec. 30.
The Hague.
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523. Carleton to Sec. Naunton. The Prince of Orange being
absent, and the Commissioners' letters concerning his Majesty's
resolution not to enter into treaty with them unless they procure
such authority from hence as is required, not being yet arrived, he
has forborne demanding audience, for which he received the King's
orders in Naunton's letters of the 21st and 22nd inst. Under certain
circumstances is determined not to defer it longer than a day or two.
[Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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[Dec] 31.
Jacatra.
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524. John Jourdain to Sir Thos. Dale and Capt. Pring. The
surgeons have effected the business they came for about Mr. Jackson,
and hopes their business with him is to good purpose. Could have
no private speech with the Pengran, all the "Penganies" from
Bantam being present. "He is desirous of your presence ;" but as
concerning the capitulations, does not wish that any of Bantam
should know what passed between them ; Welden affirms the
Pengran is willing to yield to all reasonable conditions. Has determined
that Capt. Kling [? Keeling] and Welden shall meet
Sir Thos. and bring him to their poor weak house among the musqueteers.
As for the wreck, cannot find any Chinese as yet to dive
in above three fathoms water. The King has given directions
concerning houses for their sick men and powder. Provisions very
scarce ; thinks they should be had from Bantam. Capt. Pring hath
long looked for the arrival of the James with Argus eyes. [One
page and three quarters. O.C., Vol. VI, No. 728.]
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525. The Great Mogul to King James I. Has received by the
hands of Sir Thos. Roe, "who well deserves to be his trusty servant,"
the King's letter of love and friendship, and the presents, tokens of
his affection, "upon which my eyes were so fixed that I could not
easily remove them," and accepted them with great joy and delight.
Has commanded that all the kingdoms and ports of his dominions
should be freely open to the English nation to live and trade in as
they desire ; and that neither Spaniard, Portugal, nor any other
shall dare to molest their quiet. Desires English merchants to bring
in their ships all sorts of rarities and rich goods fit for the Great
Mogul's palaces, and the King's letters by every opportunity, that
their friendship may be interchangeable and eternal. [One page.
East Indies, Vol. I., No. 68.]
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