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Sept. 15.
Warder Castle. |
25. Cecil Lord Baltimore to [Sec. Windebank]. Sends his brother Peasley, a suitor on his behalf, for a letter of thanks from the King to Sir John Harvey, for the assistance he has given to his Maryland plantation, and for his encouragement in assisting Lord Baltimore against Claybourne's malicious behaviour and unlawful proceedings; his plantation now in its infancy will be in great danger of being overthrown, if such letters are not sent off by the ship now ready to set sail. |
| Sept. 18. |
26. [Sec. Windebank] to Sir John Harvey, Governor of Virginia, Understands from Lord Baltimore that he gave assistance to his people at their first arrival to plant [in Maryland]. Assures him he has done well, and doubts not but the King will take in good part this conformity to his will and pleasure. Reminds him "that it is the duty of good subjects to obey and not to dispute their sovereign's commandment," that the King will be very sensible of any disobedience, "presuming of impunity by their far distance from hence, or some other silly hopes here." Desires him to continue his assistance against Claybourne's malicious practices. [Draft, with corrections.] |
Sept. 29.
Hampton Court. |
27. The King to the Governor of Virginia. Reasons for the King's grant to Lord Baltimore, there being land enough for the entertainment of many thousands, and the work more easily overcome by multitudes of hands and assistance. Thanks him for his ready assistance to the plantation begun in Maryland; and requires him to continue the same, "wherein you shall do us acceptable service." [Draft, with corrections.] |
Sept. 29.
Hampton Court. |
28. The King to the Governor of Virginia. Yielding to their importunate petitions, showing that tobacco did not make 1d. per 1b., and finding that no staple commodity was raised, Commissioners have been appointed to treat with the planters and adventurers, who report that tobacco could not be afforded under 6 d. per lb., and 14d. delivered in England, and the quantity to be 800,000 weight, which the King's agents have informed is unreasonable. The bearer, John Stoner, has been appointed the King's agent, and a Councillor in Virginia, to treat for a contract of tobacco yearly, both as to price and quantity, and for the settling of staple commodities. [Draft, with corrections.] |
| Sept. 29. |
Grant to Lord Baltimore of part of the territory of Virginia upon the devolving of the old Company's right to the King. Sir John Harvey ordered to continue his help to him in the plantation he had begun in Maryland. [Minute. Colonial Corresp., 1623, April 7.] |
| Sept. |
29. Petition of Edward Kingswell to the Privy Council. Having undertaken a plantation in Carolina, he contracted with Sam. Vassall to take him with his company thither, and provide a shallop and pinnace for the service of the intended colony. Vassall failing in both, the petitioner agreed with Peter Andrews, who had command of the ship [the Mayflower], and by whose persuasion they were landed at Virginia in Oct. 1633. There they remained in distress until the following May, with no transport to take them to Carolina. The plantation has been thus hindered and the voyage frustrated. Having suffered much in reputation and been damnified about 3,000l. he complained to the Governor of Virginia, then started for England, made complaint to the Lord Privy Seal and obtained a warrant against Andrews. Prays that Vassall, and Andrews who is in a messenger's custody, may be ordered to find sureties to answer the petitioner's complaints and a day appointed for the hearing. Endorsed, "1634 Sept., dispatched." |
| Sept.? |
30. State of the case between Edward Kingswell and Samuel Vassall for breach of convenant concerning the transportation of Kingswell and his company to the intended plantation of Carolina, of which Kingswell was to be Governor. |
| Sept.? |
31. Petition of Richard Kemp to the King. Having been appointed Secretary for Virginia, at the recommendation of the Duke of Lenox and the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, prays that he may be inserted a patentee, by right of his place in the patent now in course of being drawn out by the Attorney General. |
