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June 1.
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678. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Agreement
with Capt. Adams to proceed with the Bull to Bantam ; to have 10l.
per month. Suit of John Smith, formerly steward in the house at
Jacatra, to be similarly employed. Request of Anthony Wither to
be admitted a freeman. Gratuity to poor ministers. Meeting with
the States Commissioners deferred because the King comes to
London this night ; their resolution to go to Sir Noel Caron's.
Request of Cooke, "my Lady Craven's man," for his freedom.
Petitions read of Margaret, widow of Brian Edlyn, deceased, for
certain moneys, and of John Fleming, formerly entertained by the
Earl of Arundel's means but stayed by sickness, soliciting employment.
Letter from Robt. Smith to Nicholas Crispe, recommending
William Fortescue as eminently qualified for a commander. Rich.
Wats to be conferred with for a purser on the recommendation of
Capt. Adams. Samuel, son of Dr. Crooke, "a godly minister," to be
admitted a free brother. Difference between Robt. Prettye and
Sir Henry Robinson about the purchase of an adventure of 900l.
[Three pages and a quarter. Court Bk. IV., 354-357.]
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June.
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679. "Articles of treaty between the English and Dutch concerning
the trade into the East Indies." [French. Printed in
"Recueil des Traits" III., pp. 153-6. Holland Correspondence.]
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June 2.
London.
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680. Another copy of the preceding treaty in English. "These
articles were examined together and found to agree with each other's
copies, and delivered interchangeably in presence of us underwritten.
At London the second of June, ano 1619 stilo veteri. Dudley Diggs,
Levinus Muncke, Morris Abbott, W. Harrison, Robert Bell, J. Van
Goch, E. J. Vandr. Dussen, Joachim Liens." With mem. by Sir
Joseph Williamson that "the original of this treaty was in the
custody of Mr. Blackburn, secretary to the East India Company, in
the year 1679. J. W." [Holland Corresp.]
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June 2.
London.
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681. Another copy of the above treaty in English, with marginal
notes by Sir Joseph Williamson. [Holland Corresp.]
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June 4.
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682. Court Minutes of the East India Company. As to putting
in 200l. yearly into the joint stock, part of Sir Thos. Dale's wages
as they became due, according to the condition made with him at
his going forth. (See ante, No. 323.) John Davies to be re-employed
as a gunner. Julian, wife of John Gunter, steward and cooper ;
Elizabeth, wife of Aaron Burker [?Burt] ; Eliz., wife of Richard
Swanley, master's mate ; Mary, wife of Arthur Archer, carpenter ;
Joan, wife of Josias Underhill ; Helen, wife of Thos. Hewes, quartermaster ;
Anne, wife of Ambrose Busted, baker ; and Elizabeth,
wife of Geo. Yeomans, all of the Swan, whose husbands are detained
in the Indies by the Hollanders, and whose applications for
relief to the States Commissioners have been rejected, to be relieved
with two months' pay apiece conditionally on their being no further
troublesome hereafter to the Company. The nine men who ran away
with the Defence to have a brand upon them that they have no allowance
for wages hereafter. Proclamation about whale fins to be
published. [Three pages and a half. Court Bk. IV., 357-360.]
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1619.
June 5.
London.
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683. Chamberlain to Carleton. Sends the article so long and so
much controverted between the English East Indian Commissioners
and the States, as also the petition upon it to the King, "but say
what they can, things are passed as the other would have it, which
makes the world suspect that they have found great friends and
made much use of their wicked mammon. Our men shall never
have like means and advantage to bring them to reason as they had
now, both in regard that we are sought to combine either with the
Portugal, French, and Danes, as also, and that specially, that our
merchants were generally animated and thoroughly resolved to set
up their whole rest upon it, which was never so great, nor perhaps
will easily be again, now the opportunity is lost and the heat
cooled." [Extract from Domestic Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CIX.,
No. 75, Cal., p. 51.] Encloses,
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683. I.
Petition of the East India Company to the King. Protesting
against the article "touching the question of forts," framed
by the States Commissioners, and which has received his
Majesty's approbation, as utterly cutting off the Company
from all hope and expectation of their obtaining any parts
of the forts at any time hereafter, which in the end would
utterly exclude the Company from the whole trade of the
Indies ; praying the King to take the subject into his
gracious consideration. [East Indies, Vol. I., No. 77.]
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683. II.
The article above referred to being the 24th Article of the
Treaty of 7 July 1619, word for word. These enclosures
endorsed by Carleton. [East Indies, Vol. I., No. 78.]
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June 8.
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684. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Gratuity to
William Ebert for ending the account of the seventh voyage. Petition
of William and Benjamin, father and brother of Henry Patteson,
deceased, desiring to have the money for his goods sold at Tecoe.
William Fursland entertained purser's mate in the Bull. Elizabeth,
wife of Abraham Ringsall, sailor in the Swan, to have two months
of her husband's wages. John Davies entertained gunner in the
Bull. Petition of Joan, sister of John Jenkins, for a debt. Thos.
Baker entertained steward, he having supplied the like place in
Sir John Fearne's ship with Sir Walter Ralegh. Letters and
commissions for the Bull to be hastened, also 80,000l. ryals, 17 tons
of lead, and a proportion of 35 shot for each piece to be put aboard.
Richard, son of Margaret Owen, to be employed in the Bull. [Two
pages. Court Bk. IV., 361-362.]
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June 9.
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685. Thos. Locke to Carleton. The articles of the treaty sent by
Sir C. Edmondes have suffered some alteration, they are therefore
sent de novo. [Extract from Domestic Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CIX.,
No. 82, Cal., p. 52.]
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June 9.
London.
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686. Thos. Murray to Carleton. The treaty of the East Indian
traffic is concluded and to continue in force for 20 years. Knows it
will displease all Spaniards and all Spanish affected. [Extract from
Domestic Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CIX., No. 83, Cal., p. 52.]
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1619.
June 9/19.
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687. Sir Clement Edmondes to Carleton. Desiring that he
should be first acquainted as well with the conclusion of the treaty
as with the articles, he sent them to him when they were but in
embryo ; our joint concurrence and conferences have since that time
brought them to the perfection he will receive herewith. [Holland
Corresp.]
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June 10-11.
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688. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Charges
against Binyon, the measurer of timber at Blackwall, and his
answers.
June 11.-The fittings of the Bull to be hastened. Burrell's
undertakings thought too much for one man. Henry Bache refused
further employment. Lady Mary Wroth's brokes remitted. Redress
to be sought for the wrongs in Greenland. [Three pages and a
quarter. Court Bk. IV., 362-366.]
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June 12.
London.
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689. Sir Thos Edmondes to Carleton. After many disputes and
much contestation the treaty with the States about the East India
trade has been at length concluded, the article concerning fortifications,
the great point in difference, being reserved for accommodation
two or three years hence. The States well pleased with this agreement ;
all honest men here rejoice exceedingly at it, hoping it
will be a means to renew the ancient amity between the two
countries. Great alarm of Spain on hearing of the first entering
into the treaty ; not a little pleased when difficulties ensued.
[Extract from Domestic Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CIX., No. 91, Cal.,
p. 53.]
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June 13.
Greenwich.
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690. Sec. Calvert to Carleton. He will receive a letter from the
King recommending to him the business which he has now to deal
in with the King of Denmark's subjects in the East Indies. His
Majesty would not have him omit to make use of his good offices as
he finds occasion, in accommodating matters of difference betwixt the
King of Denmark and them, in respect of this trade. [Holland
Corresp.]
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June 13/23.
Brussels.
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691. W. Trumbull to Carleton. Is sure he knows better than
himself that our treaty with the Hollanders for the East Indies is
happily concluded. [Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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June 15.
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692. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Further
gratuity to Aldworthe's children under the tuition of Robt. Wallis
and William Petre. Concerning Tanckmore's building a ship at
Shoreham. Committee appointed to acquaint the States Commissioners
and see whether they will send any letters by the Bull.
Report from Antwerp that the Hollanders had taken great prizes
from the Chinese and intend great matters against the Spaniards,
but no mention is made in a letter written by Jas. Slade from
Bantam of 10 Sept. last, who reports that divers of the Company's
ships are dispersed in places in India, which gave good satisfaction ;
also that Nathaniel Salmon is dead. Edlyn's accounts. Lease of
Crosby House surrendered to my Lady of Pembroke, greatly to the
discontent of the Company. A convenient house both for courts
and offices to be inquired for. [One page and three quarters.
Court Bk. IV., 366-367.]
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June 16.
The Hague.
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693. Carleton to Chamberlain. The same merchants of the
Dutch East India Company who were lately in England are now going
over to conclude the treaty for the conjunction of the two Companies.
It might have been more advantageous for our men in the point of
fortificatious, but these are stiff not to quitter prise, and it is
better to meet upon these terms than to remain as before, which
would not but turn to the ruin of both. [Extract from Holland
Corresp.]
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June 18.
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694. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Request of the
Treasurer to have his accounts audited by "some of the generalty,"
having heard that they have been questioned and suspected. Sir
Richard Smith's business. Thos. Gooddredge discharged from the
Company's service at Deptford. Concerning John Smith's salary,
formerly entertained steward of the house at Jacatra. Thos. Cowley
referred for employment. Henry Bache entertained for seven years
with a salary of 40l., increasing 10l. per annum. The last ship
ready to sail for Muscovia ; value of the cargo 5,746l. [Two pages
and a quarter. Court Bk. IV., 268-270.]
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June 18.
[The Hague.]
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695. Carleton to Sec. Calvert. The deputies of the Dutch East
India Company are now going over to conclude the conjunction with
ours, the good issue of which business, after so many difficulties, is
ascribed with much thankfulness both of the Prince of Orange and
the States to his Majesty. [Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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June 20.
London.
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696. Sir Gerard Herbert to Carleton. The States feasted at
Sir Thos. Smythe's, at Skinner's Hall, Ironmongers' Hall, and other
places ; they are very much respected and are now busied with
Greenland. [Extract from Domestic Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CIX.,
No. 103, Cal., p. 54.]
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June 22-25.
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697. Court Minutes of the East India Company. Concerning
the estate of Anthony Fugars, deceased. Jas. Cartwright, Thos.
Cowley, and Rich. Winch referred for employment. Four factors
to be appointed, two in the Bull and two with the Dutchmen in
their ship ; Sam. Bridger to be conferred with. Private committee
appointed "to have due consideration thought upon" the Commissioners
in the treaty betwixt the English and Dutch, especially
those who have taken the most pains, as the Treasurer of the Household,
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Clement Edmondes, and
some others. Petition of Christopher Greene, surgeon, who went
forth with Sir Thos. Roe and returned in the Bull, concerning his
goods ; to wait until the Ambassador's return, which is expected in
two or three months' time. Binyon and Parker referred to the
committees of the yards. Proceedings of committees at Blackwall
and Deptford. Concerning the suit in chancery between Thos.,
brother of John Gourney, deceased, and Wm. Finch, about John
Gourney's estate.
June 25.-Suit of John Smith for leave to carry his wife with him
to the East Indies ; "being overcome with importunity did give
way for her going, if he could find a convenient cabin in the gunner's
room, which was held the most convenient place for privacy."
James Cartwright referred for employment. The Bull to be discharged
from Gravesend. Orders given to Mountney to provide two
pipes of wine for Capt. Adams, besides four or five pipes to be left
at Bantam for relief of men and ships, "having such persons of good
worth there, as Sir Thos. Dale and others, who will take it very
kindly to be so well remembered with means for relief in their
absence." Imputations against Capt. Adams to be inquired into ;
how he cleared himself from former accusations and turned the
disgrace upon his accusers ; yet desiring to hear the uttermost which
can be truly objected, young Crispe and other honest men who were
with Adams in the ship to be called before a committee privately,
to hear what they can truly say of his carriage and behaviour.
Refusal of Samuel Bridger to go the voyage ; motion to employ
Lucas Antheunis and William Ebert referred. Concerning the
meeting of a general court for the election of officers ; resolved to take
no notice of any petition, which it is reported is intended by some
of the generalty, "about some things distasted by them, and combining
to make an innovation and alteration in the government
of the Company to the endangering of the subversion thereof ;"
the committee "being bound in conscience to prefer and maintain
the peace and welfare of the trade and Company in general, they
ought to oppose whatsoever may tend to the disturbance or ruin
thereof," and "to be resolute in their courses, without alteration of
place or anything else ;" though if the assembly be found so great,
and more than the Governor's hall can hold, to procure Merchant
Taylors' or some other larger place." Some of opinion that time will
cause them to see their errors and let fall their petition and be more
temperate in prosecuting innovations." Conclusion of Peter Langley's
business. Satisfaction given to the executors of Edward
Langley, deceased, in full of all matters depending between the Company
and them. Instructions to be drawn out for Henry Bache ;
whether he shall go in the Dutch ship or the Bull to be determined.
[Six pages and a half. Court Bk. IV., 370-376.]
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June 26.
The Hague.
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698. Carleton to Sec. Naunton. Believes the Dutch East India
merchants are still on this side the seas ; the winds have been so
contrary. Conceives that now their business will not end the
treaty with the States Commissioners, but that his Majesty may
think fit to take some cause likewise in other points which are in
difference. [Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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1619?
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699. Petition of the Governor and Company of Merchants of
London trading to the East Indies to the King. His Majesty
having commanded them to erect forts in places in the East Indies
most fit for trade, that they may not be subject to surprise or
question upon every slight occasion, as now they are, the petitioners
request sufficient power to warrant them in building forts. [Domestic
Jac. I., Vol. CIV., No. 61, Cal., p. 607.]
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