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July 2.
The Hague.
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870. Carleton to Sec. Naunton. Has found in the States an
exceeding detestation of the words whereof their men were accused
in the East Indies, notwithstanding they believe some part to be
increased in the report ; "the word of disdain specified in our merchants'
accusation is a refrain in our language, and not in theirs, for
in the translation of that complaint I must say, as the truth is, all
the Dutch we have (and I have those about me very perfect in the
language) could not make it run either in rhyme or reason, and such
is his Majesty's wisdom that the faults of particular men shall never
distaste him of a whole nation." [Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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July 3.
Ispahan.
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871. Consultation held at Ispahan, present Robt. Jefferies, Wm.
Bell, John Purefey, and John Benthall, against, dice playing and
other misdemeanours, maintained and defended by their minister
Matthew Cardrowe ; on discovery, all monies to be forfeited and given
to the poor, and the offender dismissed from the Company's table.
[Endorsed by Jefferies, "And do send this copy to avoid its concealment
by Ed. Monox, whose little respect to me begat the
disorders here mentioned." One page. O.C., Vol. VII., No. 876.]
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July 5.
Ispahan.
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872. Robt. Jefferies, Wm. Bell, John Amye, John, Purefey, and
John Benthall to Edward Monox, Thos. Barker, &c, at the Persian
Court. Occurrences of their troublesome journey ; the thief that
saluted Barker and Hobbes, to the hazard of their apparel, "will ever
remember that gripe proved a dear pennyworth." The dear and
small quantity of silk likely to accompany the next fleet will fall
far short of the promises made. It seems strange that the King,
knowing the important affairs they have in his country, and the
great quantity of silk that will notwithstanding lye upon his hands,
could not be induced to give them some credit. Touching the
10,000 tomauns Monox is to pay the King for his silk. Lalabegg
told them the King had sent to Shiraz for the mint master who paid
so much for their moneys there, to take off his head, "for said he,
the King commanded he should not exceed the said value of 13 sha.
1 cost., and who dares give more for them," by means whereof the
Company will sustain much prejudice. Report that the King is
upon his departure to repair to this city ; if he demand the coach
before Monox return, Monox must not take the delivery of it offensively,
"You know this Prince is of condition that all things
must give way to his command." As to giving presents : the coach
is in its pride ; wants nothing but horses, without which it will be
a dead present. The King's indisposition. Concerning the sale of
the Company's goods. Explanations in reference to the proceedings
of Jefferies, "be more charitable in your constructions . . and let
us banish discord and the devil, and embrace God and peace." John
Amye with Mr. Strahan, according to Monox's appointment, are to
repair to him ; think Strahan proper for that appointment in regard
of his judgment in drugs, silks, or other occasions as the business
may require. Have sent tin, to see what good may be done with
that commodity in Kasbin : their business will not be perfect till
they have more factories than this one in Ispahan. Four of the
long expected galleons have arrived at Ormuz with 2,500 men,
"fightable till they fly." What their project may be is yet mystical
to the English, and therefore necessary for their expected fleet to
keep each other's company. Sales to Lalabegg, the King's treasurer,
since their last ; "Lalabegg ruleth all, for not a merchant dareth
come to our house, or make any offer for our goods, without his consent."
Reports "fathered upon late arrived Banians" that the
English fleet met with the Prince's junks off Surat, and that their
factories were dissolved there and at all other places in the Mogul's
country. Believes "the pedling Portugals" have blazoned this
forgery, fathered by some friar, who to scandalize the English and
their trade give out that they rob in the Indian seas, when they get
moneys to supply their trade. Since the arrival of the galleons at
Ormuz, the Portugals are grown great men, and begin to look big.
Resolved in consultation to give a present to Lalabegg, "who promised
to deserve it ;" he will be here on Monday next. Hope to put
off their cloth and tin. Have already told Lalabegg, in conference,
that unfriendly usage will drive them from this trade, which they
will again freely make him know, and that unless they can have
merchants to take their commodities, and at prices of some encouragement
as are necessary, their trade in this country cannot long
continue. Barker is arrived, but weak. [Endorsed, "Received by
Mr. Taverner the 27 January by the way of Aleppo." Five pages
and a half. O.C., Vol. VII., No. 877.]
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July 8.
London.
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873. Chamberlain to Carleton. On Tuesday [4th] Sir Thos.
Smythe, without any contradiction, was re-established Governor of
the East India Company, by reason of a letter from the King wishing
them not to alter their officers and committees. Mr. Bell also continues
his place, though otherwise he sinks very much in sound, and
it is thought would not have been heard or seen here long if this
had not fallen out ; understands he had procured himself to be the
Company's agent at Amsterdam with 400l. a year, though he stood
upon 500l. [Extract from Dom. Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CXVI., No. 13,
Cal., p. 162.]
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July 8.
[Saldanha Bay.]
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874. Consultation aboard the Royal Exchange by the chief commanders,
masters, and merchants of the English and Dutch fleets in
Saldanha Bay. Agreed that on either part letters and accounts
shall or may be interchangeably received and delivered for their
speediest and safest conveyance both out and home. [One page.
O.C., Vol. VII., No. 878.]
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July 10.
The Hague.
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875. Carleton to Sec. Naunton. One of the Dutch East India
Company's ships the Devil, of Delft, fought with seven pirates of
Algiers ; it sunk two and beat off the rest, but having lost 100 men
in the fight, is not sufficiently manned, and returns. [Extract from
Holland Corresp.]
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[July 10.]
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876. Petition of the East India Company to the Privy Council.
Set forth the Bear and the Star to the East Indies in December 1618.
Thos. Barwicke, who was appointed commander of the Bear, betrayed
and surrendered that ship and others to the Hollanders, without
resistance, to the petitioner's great loss. Pray for exemplary punishment
to terrify others from the like treacherous and cowardly actions.
[Enclose,
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876. I. "Reasons to induce that Thos. Barwicke betrayed the
ship the Bear, Dragon, and some other ships in the
Indies." Barwicke met Sir Thos. Roe off the Cape, to
whom he made known that Butch commissioners in England
were treating of a peace between the English and
Hollanders in the East Indies, and receiving letters both
from Sir Thos. Roe to the English factors and from
Houltman, commander of the Dutch fleet, to their people
in Bantam, persuading a cessation of hostility in expectation
of the peace. Barwicke wilfully fell into the hands
of the Dutch, by whom several English vessels were taken,
and concealing these letters, great loss befell the Company's
men and goods. Reasons for suspecting Barwicke of
treachery and of secret intelligence with the Dutch.
[Dom. Corresp. Jac. I., Vol. CXVI., Nos. 19, 19 I., Cal.
p. 163.]
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July 12.
Jacatra.
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877. Marmaduke Steventon to George Ball at Masulipatam.
Fight in the Hound with three great Holland ships. Gourden, as
valiant a proper fellow as ever put foot in a ship, notwithstanding
his misfortune, when after five glasses fight, their noble president
was slain in parley with Henry Johnson, the Dutch commander.
In the Sampson, Boulten, merchant, was killed with ten others ;
Muschamp had his right leg shot and after dismembred, with some
30 more wounded. The Hound fired through the wilfulness or
negligence of Domingo the Portugal, "but the truth was never
known," and sixteen killed and wounded. "So that on 17 July
1619 was my forced loss both of estate, accounts, friends, and every
thing which might provide any hope of good ; these merciless
Flemings left him but two shillings (?) in all the world ; as for his
books, he begged for them almost upon his knees ; was put in irons,
and carried from ship to ship, until his liberty was obtained by the
Duke of Sernara, who commanded his release, in spite of the Dutch
commander's denial. Two months after ten of them arrived at
Jambi, where Welden was left with 44 men, by the earnest urging
of Mr. Johnson, to secure the Company's goods against the Dutch.
Left Jambi with Muschamp and Browne for Bantam, but were again
taken by the Tiger and her consort, two men-of-war, where they
remained four months until the arrival of the Bull with the welcome
news of peace. Certifies to the malicious state in which they live
at Jacatra ; and the many and vile aspersions upon Ball's name and
reputation, as that he is sent for home in irons, all of which reports
he believes fabulous. [Three pages. O.C., Vol. VII., No. 879.]
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July 12.
Jacatra.
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878. Thos. Brockedon and Aug. Spalding to George Ball at
Masulipatam. Arrived in Tecoe road 22 Oct. with the Palsgrave,
Elizabeth, and Hope, where they "were encountered with the
lamentable news" of the surprisal of the Dragon, Bear, Expedition,
and Rose, taken by six sail of Hollanders, with the death of Capt.
Bonner and divers others in the fight. The Rose returned to them
meanly provided to take their own course ; resolution to dispeed
her home. Barwick's false information of peace at home the cause
of Capt. Bonner unadvisedly neglecting the orders received by the
Rose. "The base coward Barwick entertained them (the Dutch)
with a flag of truce, to the disgrace of our nation ;" hopes he will
receive the true guerdon of his baseness. Determination to try their
fortunes with their supposed enemies in Bantam road, but met with
the Bull on 8 April in the Straits of Sunda with the articles of peace,
"to the unspeakable joy of us all." Of the 20 ships of defence or
men-of-war appointed to be employed for the Manillas and the coast
of Malabar, 10 already disposed to ply along the coast of China to
Japan, and then with the monsoon for the Manillas. At Jacatra,
the place of residence for the Council of Defence, they are to preside
monthly, the English the first month, the Hollanders the next, all
which articles have been hitherto well observed ; but the restitution
of ships and goods mentioned in the treaty of peace not yet urged
by the English, in respect of the want of men and uncertainty of
the goods surprised in their ships. Capt. Pring gone for Japan with
the Royal James and Unicorn, to careen there ; expect them here
in December. The Pengran obstinately stands out with the Hollanders,
unless they will surrender the fort of Jacatra ; "and we are
to proceed jointly in this business, so forced at present with bad
accommodation to remain here at an excessive charge, and live liable
to their laws, alleging they have conquered the country with their
swords, and as absolute here as King James in England, which at
present is burthensome to us, in respect of the disorder of our people,
being forced to keep at least 40 men under the title of soldiers to
defend us from the Javas that lieth in the woods." Request him
to repair hither with the first shipping with his accounts. The last
and worst news is the loss of the Sampson and Hound, and the
death of Capt. Jourdain, surprised by Henrick Johnson, who went
to revenge the loss of the Lion, "which he could not have done if
the President would have given way to weigh anchor, and fought
under sail, before they birthed themselves * * * Howsoever, his
resolution pretended the credit of our nation in the presence of the
country people, and deserves a favourable censure." The place of
President devolves upon him, Thos. Brockedon, until the arrival of
Rich Fursland from Acheen, expected very shortly in the Claw.
[Two pages. Endorsed : "Received 4 Sept. O.C., Vol. VII.,
No. 880.]
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July 15.
In Acheen
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879. Richard Fursland to the East India Company. His last
of 4 July 1619, with copy of inventory, journal, and accounts, was
sent by the Dragon, since surprised by the Dutch, "to your great
loss and the disgrace of our nation." Sends copies of all perfected.
The Charles, Ruby, Diamond, and pinnace Roebuck arrived at Acheen
from Surat, 24 April past. Private trade repressed since his
coming, and all pepper taken from private hands for the Company's
use. A good beginning for sale of their goods stopped by the arrival
of a Guzerat ship laden with all sorts of cloth, but hopes hereafter
to prevent them and others, and then this trade will be worth following.
Nicolls unable to obtain trade for Tecoe. A month since the
Bee and a Holland ship arrived at Acheen with "those joyful tidings
of peace * * * so seasonable, as prevented the shedding of
much blood more." Regrets the death of his good friend Capt.
Jourdain, and promises "to discharge that great charge" of the
Presidency to which he succeeds. Has appointed Daniel Wight
chief here ; Edward How, second ; George Robinson, third ; and
Rich. Allen, as before, steward ; and wishes all their factories were
as well furnished with honest men. Has left in this factory the
prescribed instructions for living and trading friendly and lovingly
with the Hollanders. The Company have as usual lost many men
in this place, Sylvanus Man, master of the Ruby, his brother Wm.
Fursland, whose wages the writer requests may be paid to his
mother, Mary Fursland. Death of Edw. How, since writing the
above. The King requires gold for his pepper, and half a peck of
gold spangles of the size in the margin, with a hole to hang them
by. Thinks a fair table diamond of 100l. price, set in some fair
jewel garnished with emeralds, would procure from the King trade
at Tecoe, but to have it granted before parting with the jewel.
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After a tedious passage of 12 weeks, has arrived in Bantam
road, where were the Star and Peppercorn with two Holland ships.
By Muschampe he perceives they must now live in subjection to
the Hollanders, and expects no other but they will use the English
as means to help to possess them in all places of what they desire,
and then make the English pay what taxes they like, but hopes
these mischiefs will be remedied. Wishes the Company had
sufficient men here (at Jacatra) able to equal the Dutch, both in
authority, policy, and affairs of state, "and such a one you must
have (or more than one), or else your business cannot be brought
to perfection in these parts, for they are much too hard for us both
in Council, by their experience, and in force, which will make them
insult us, and we have no remedy here to help us, but to endure
with patience all abuses and disgraces they shall offer us, which for
my part I am resolved to bear, rather than again to kindle a fire
to consume ourselves withall." Have sent ashore to the Pengran
to know the utmost of his intents towards them, whether he will
accept of trade or no, and would come to a treaty of peace with them,
and that they (the English) would be a means to persuade the
Hollanders to the like ; but he would not admit them to any speech,
so seeing nothing but delays sailed for Jacatra. [Four pages.
Endorsed, "Received by the Dutch ship Walcaron, 12 Jan. 1620-(1.)
O.C., Vol. VII., No. 881.]
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July 18.
Ispahan.
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880. Consultation held in Ispahan, present Robt. Jefferies, Wm.
Bell, Thos. Barker, John Purefey, and John Benthall. Advertisements
having been received from Edw. Monox of his success with
the King, Wm. Bell and Robt. Gyfford, with Christopher Askew, to
repair to the court at Kasbin, to solicit the value in silk, for cloths,
kersies, and other goods lately sold to his treasurer Lalabegg, to the
value of 12,000l. sterling. [One page. Endorsed, "Received
27 January 1620(-1) by the way of Aleppo by Mr. Taverner."
O.C., Vol. VII., No. 882.]
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July 18.
The Hague.
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881. Carleton to Sec. Naunton. Incloses answer to Carleton's
proposition to the States General of the 14th inst., finally framed
betwixt the States and the merchants, and which consists partly,
as was to be expected, of recriminations, partly of a desire and
promise on their part of mutual restitution, and concludes with
detestation of those insolencies which are said to be used by their
men in words and actions to his Majesty's dishonour. Told the
States deputies who brought Carleton the writing that he had
nothing to do with the two first points ; it concerned the merchants
to dispute their own cause ; but that which concerned his Majesty's
honor he desired them to show their dislike of their men's barbarous
behaviour appear by exemplary punishment, wherein they were as
ready to offer as Carleton to ask that kind of satisfaction. Must
recal what he wrote concerning a fight between a ship of Delft
going to the East Indies and the pirates, as it is neither confirmed
nor believed. [Extract from Holland Corresp.]
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July 20.
Aboard the
London.
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882. Consultation in the Bay of Saldanha ; present, Andrew
Shilling, R. Blyth, Will. Baffin, Chri. Browne, Henry Darell,
Justinian Offley, Jno. Clarke, Tho. Thomson. Whether it is best for
the fleet to go within or without St. Lawrence. Capt. Shares
[? Saris] leaving this place 1st August, and going within, was, report
says, six or seven months before he could attain the island of Socotra ;
Capt. Doughton departing 13th of same month, had sight of
Socotra 17 Octr. following. [One page. O.C., Vol. VII., No. 883.]
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July 20.
Jacatra.
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883. Thos. Brockedon, Aug. Spalding, and George Muschamp
to the East India Company. Refer to their previous letter by the
Bee which sailed 3 May last. On 11th May Capt. Robt. Adames
was elected chief commander of the fleet bound for the Manillas, to
remove into the Moon ; Munden to go into the Bull ; Capt. Pring
could not be persuaded to take the chief command. The Hope
ordered to touch at Patani, to take in rack and other provisions ; the
rest to ply to and fro to surprise the Portugals until 25 July next,
then all five to go for Japan to meet the rest of the Manilla fleet.
Joseph Cockram, Erasmus Baynham, and Henry Bach, the factors
sent, one in each ship, "to take notice of what may be taken from
the enemy." On 24th the Vrede arrived from Holland, and on
30th the publication of peace was celebrated ashore at Jacatra and
aboard the ships with great solemnity, the ships and fort shooting
off all their ordnance and a general feast made. The Dutch general
refused to publish the peace until the Vrede arrived. The Moon,
Palsgrave, and the rest of the Manilla fleet departed for Japan.
Their pepper at Jambi sold to the Dutch. News that George
Cokayne was long since most inhumanely murdered by Chinese (in
margin, about May 1619). Letters sent to the English factors in
Surat by the Wapen of Zealand. The Clove sailed on 16 June with
supplies for Jambi and Patani. Desire of Adam Denton and Robt.
Johnson, chief factors of those places, to return to England, alleging
their time to be expired. Thos. Myll sent as chief to Jambi, if
Johnson could not be persuaded to remain longer. John Jourdain,
factor, to remain chief in Patani, "being a place of small importance,"
intending on Denton's return, if it be found unworthy the continuance,
to dissolve the same. The Hollanders engross the sawyers,
carpenters, and all other workmen at Jacatra for their fort and
houses. The Globe remains in Jacatra road as a warehouse for their
goods, having no place on shore. News by the English Star that
the fort of Pooloroon holds out still ; the pinnace Franoise there.
Richard Fursland daily expected at Acheen, also the Peppercorn
from Japara with provisions, which they stand greatly in need of, as
all things are extreme dear in Jacatra. Jas. Cartwright, factor, sent
in the New Zealand for the coast of Coromandel, to remain second
in Masulipatam, and look into Methwold's accounts. Have sent for
George Ball. Because of Capt. Jourdain's death, and the loss of his
books and accounts, they remain ignorant of all business past. Have
also sent for Thos. Jones, now second to Methwold, but in their
judgments unfit for that place, who says his time is expired, and he
will not serve the Company any longer. Have deferred sending
people to Pulicat till they are better furnished with factors. Present
state of that place. Conference with the Dutch as to restitution of
ships and goods ; they refuse to restore the victuals taken. Are in
doubt whether to receive their ships again, worn out and without
victuals ; the Hollanders have made use of them. They refuse to
make restitution of goods taken from the English ships, and will
not be accountable for what their people pillaged. "Saying, their own
safeties enforced them to give such liberty to their sailors, to encourage
them to fight." Have demanded restitution of the 100,000
ryals taken in the Bear and Star, but "they were not ashamed
impudently to equalize their losses with ours, and refused to make
demand thereof until we likewise brought in what our demands
were on our part, till when they utterly refuse to restore any goods
or money whatsoever." Are ignorant of what was laden in the
Swan, Defence, Salmon, and Attendance, Ball having the accounts ;
neither can they tell their losses in the Dragon and Expedition until
Fursland's arrival ; those in the Sampson and Hound, Denton can
best certify, who is likewise sent for from Patani. The Hollanders
have taken in all 11 sail of shipping, whereof most laden, besides
burning the English house at Jacatra ; whereas the English only
took the Black Lion, worth by invoice 71,000 ryals, and about 100
tons of rice. Particulars of the frivolous demands of the Hollanders.
They are so impudent and shameless that no reason can be expected
from them, yet our people intend to live peaceably with them, and
refer their differences to be decided at home. Concerning the equal
division of all the pepper growing upon Java, according to the sixth
article. Excessive charges of building the fort of Jacatra, which,
notwithstanding the abundance of people daily working upon it,
will not, by all men's judgments, be finished in ten years. Unless
the English Company will contribute to the charge both of the fort
of Jacatra and the siege of Bantam, they refuse to allow half the
pepper in Java and half the trade with the Chinese, who they force
to trade at Jacatra. The Pengran of Bantam refuses to come to
any agreement, unless the Hollanders demolish their fort at Jacatra,
and surrender that country to him, "which may not be granted,
having no power of themselves to give over the same." The Netherlanders
claim the royalty of Jacatra and all other places
they have fortified, and force them to live under their intolerable
laws. They are content to accommodate the English in Pulicat
and the Moluccas with what conveniency of place they can spare,
on paying the moiety of the charges ; "but what their performance
will be we may partly judge by their usage of us here in Jacatra."
Are restrained by the Dutch from building either houses or shipping
in Jacatra, as explained in the eighth article, and cannot expect better
treatment in any other place of their government. "For the rest of
the articles, they offer their conformity, but what they will perform
time and experience must manifest." Account of the Dutch forts
and factories, seventeen in number, in the Moluccas ; their charges
there and in the Bandas estimated at 60,000l. sterling a year, chiefly
caused by maintaining wars against the Portugals in the Moluccas,
"from whence comes least or no spices." From Ternate and Tidore,
places of great charge, come no cloves at all, the Dutch not daring
to look over the walls of their forts at Tidore, yet keep the same to
prevent the Spaniard from fortifying there. In time of peace the
Ternatans are so beset with the Spanish forces and "Tidoreses,"
their mortal enemies, that the cloves rot in the ground for want of
people to gather them. Motir yields a very small quantity. Machian
only two hundred baharrs per annum ; Bachian, for want of people,
not above forty baharrs yearly, but Amboyna and the factories
adjoining Ceram yield upwards of 1,000 baharrs, and are places of
the least charge, and greatest benefit in putting off our goods. The
fort in Amboyna, the seat of the Dutch governor of the Moluccas
and Banda, who is the second man in place in all India. Advantages
of driving the Spaniard from these places. Trade of the Netherlanders
at Banda. Those of Lantar formerly proffered trade to the
English nation, and surrendered one of their towns, as the inhabitants
of Rossingham [Rosingyn] did their island, "but how they
will now stand affected unto us, being in friendship with the
Hollanders, we may well doubt." The islanders report that Lantar
yields yearly 400 tons of spices, Pooloroon thirty tons, Neira 40 tons,
Rosingyn 40 tons, and Pooloway eighty or ninety tons. The
Bandanese, generally a people no way to be trusted. Certify to the
grievances and wrongs already received from the Hollanders ; like
to be worse, unless prevented at home. No man dare work for us
for fear of the Netherlanders. The Chinese, seeing this, use us at
their pleasure, and make us pay treble, to the scandal of our nation.
Particulars in which these wrongs "more plainly appear." Wm.
Clarke, steward of the English house, whipped on the naked back
by the Dutch in the market place, "cruelly cutting his flesh, and
then washed him with salt and vinegar, and laid him again in irons,"
until he had paid a fine. Such affronts not received under any
heathen. General Coen's remarks on our complaints. The Dutch
bailiff makes his benefit by these disorders. Promise of the Dutch
to restore Captain Jourdain's papers, but have only received certain
old accounts of no importance ; the rest they say are sent to Holland.
Arrival of the Dutch ship Good Fortune at Jacatra on 17 July ; she
was fifteen months under way, and lost 101 men. English ships
which the Dutch intend to return : the Dragon and Star, at Jacatra ;
the Bear and Attendance daily expected ; the rest in the Moluccas
and Japan in the Manilla fleet, two of which are to be set on fire,
if occasion require. Insolent carriage of our people on shore ; in
daily mutiny for their victuals, and never contented. Exceeding
want of all kinds of provisions. No place on the island of Java
yields pepper but Bantam. All nations restrained from having trade
with Bantam while the war lasts. Beseech the Company that some
order may be taken to abate the Hollanders' insolence, and conditions
sent how far their power may stretch, "for as long as they domineer
over us we cannot perform our business, nor will the people of these
parts respect us." [Ten pages. Endorsed, "Received in Holland by
Mr. Deputy Abbott and Sir Dudley Diggs." O.C., Vol. VII.,
No. 884.]
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884. Notes from letters of the English factors, Thos. Mills and
John Millward, from Fursland's journal, and the Dutch President and
Council's letter, concerning Pulicat. Arrival of English factors there,
9 July ; pretensions of the Dutch. [One page. O.C., Vol. VII.,
No. 885.]
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July 21.
Syon.
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885. Viscount Doncaster to Carleton. The Spanish faction earnestly
labour to alienate "our great master's" affection from the
Dutch, by suggesting how incapable they have made themselves of
the favour and protection of all monarchs, and their violent proceedings
against his Majesty's subjects in the East Indies. Hopes
time will make Englishmen more capable, and free to judge impartially
of their friends and foes. [Extract from Domestic Corresp.
Jac. I., Vol. CXVI., No. 41., Cal. p. 167.]
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886. Extract of letter from the Dutch General and the Council
of India, brought from Jacatra by the Vrede on her return voyage.
Of the subdued English ships, the Dutch have offered to deliver three,
the Dragon, Star, and Attendance, with all their munition of war
and ship furniture, but with no folk to man them. The English are
willing the Dutch should keep them at Jacatra. [Rough draft.
Mutilated by damp. One page. O.C. Vol. V1I., No. 866.]
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