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Feb. 3.
Lord Gorges' House. |
Minutes as above. Agreement made for the several divisions of lands upon the sea coasts of New England, to be immediately held of His Majesty, which were granted to the Patentees, Adventurers, and Council of New England by charter, by King James I. The boundaries of these divisions, eight in number, are particularly described. On 18th April leases for 3,000 years were granted, and on 22nd April several deeds of feoffment were made to the several proprietors. [Colonial Corresp., 1631, Nov. 4, pp. 19–22.] |
| Feb. 3. |
45. Copy of the preceding. |
| Feb. 3. |
46. Copy of part of the preceding Minute of 3 Feb. Recital of Lord Gorges' division. |
| Feb. 3. |
47. Copy of part of the above. Recital of Capt. Mason's divison. [Certified copy.] |
| Feb. 3. |
48. Another copy of the preceding. |
Feb. 4.
Warwick House. |
Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. Resolved to petition the King for a new patent for trade upon the main; that the Company may be incorporated by a new name, and enjoy other privileges. The Earl of Holland promised to move the King for a grant, to acquaint the Lord Treasurer with their intention, and crave his assistance. Mr. Woodcock's offer to lend a ship for carrying passengers to Providence, referred for consideration. Warrant having been obtained for the apprehension of Sam. Colson, it is resolved to procure another for Mic. Archer, both suspected of a secret combination to go to Holland, where it is feared dangerous use may be made of the Company's letters [from Providence], remaining, "for ought is known," in Colson's hands. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 188–89.] |
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Minutes as above. Warrants for the apprehension of Colson and Archer delivered to Isaac Barton. The William and Anne having arrived at Flushing from Association, a person to be sent to take account of her goods. Mr. Lane agrees to return to Providence by the next ship, at the request of the Company; if any plantation is settled upon the main, he is to have liberty to remove there. Accounts ordered to be made out, of money disbursed by the Company for him. He is requested to put in writing his information of some miscarriages in the government there, "that they [the Company] might reprove reform, and order things as shall be fit." [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 189–90] |
Feb. 9.
Brooke House. |
Minutes as above. Peter Key's proposition to settle an allowance on his brother, who had been two years upon the main with Capt. Camock, as minister to his Company; the Treasurer ordered to pay 10l. for his present supply. Mr. Woodcock's offer to lend his ship of 150 tons for 110l. monthly, including victuals and mariners' wages, after her unlading at St. Christopher's, accepted, an opportunity having presented itself to take over a minister, Mr. Lane, Mr. Sherhard's wife, and some servants, whereby Mr. Sherhard's stay in Providence will be confirmed, and the planters much encouraged. The number of persons to be sent, and the means to raise money referred for consideration. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 191–92.] |
Feb. 16.
Brooke House. |
Minutes as above. Letter read from Capt. Bell of May 17, 1634. Mr. Lane treated with concerning his removal to Providence; several requests made by him complied with. His demand for a loan of 40l. referred to consideration. Mrs. Hart acquainted with the state of her husband's accounts, which are annexed; referred for further examination. A Committee appointed for managing the Company's business. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 192–93.] |
Feb. 20.
Brooke House. |
Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. Proposals to Mr. Burdett respecting his entertainment as minister at Providence. He is authorized to make overtures to some godly persons now intending to return to New England, who he hopes may be persuaded to accompany him. Wil. Jessop, the Company's Secretary, to be allowed 40l. per annum. As an encouragement to Mr. Lane it is agreed to recommend to the General Court to admit him a Councillor in Providence, and that 20l. be lent to him. Several orders concerning the hire of Mr. Woodcock's ship, and raising a supply for transporting 20 passengers to Providence. Mr. Woodcock's proposition to send over a midwife approved, and a loan of 4l. promised to fit her for the voyage. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 193–96.] |
Feb. 22.
Brooke House. |
Minutes as above. The Sec. directed to prepare answers to letters received from Providence. Resolved to borrow 200l. for the next voyage. Supply of ordnance desired by the Governor of Association to be respited. The proposition for Mr. Lane to be of the Council of Providence is debated, and several considerations submitted by the Treasurer, [John Pym] answered, but the Treasurer refused to give his opinion, conceiving that the Committee was not fully enabled to determine the question. Proposal of Mr. Darley for putting out servants to learn divers trades for the use of the Company approved, and 20l. ordered to be disbursed for placing out able strong boys. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 196–98.] |
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49. Petition of Samuel Vassall to the Lords Commissioners for Foreign Plantations. Was committed prisoner to the Fleet on the 4th Feb., where he has since remained, for not attending their Lordships in the differences between himself and Edward Kingswell, which the petitioner explains was his mistake. Is confident of the justice of his cause and that he shall be able to prove how untruly his adversary clamours against him. Prays for his enlargement. [The following papers relate to this controversy. See also Kingswell's petition, Sept. 1634, ante, p. 190, No. 29; and Sir Henry Marten's Reports, p. 194, No. 38, and 11 May 1635, p. 207.] |
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49. 1.Order of the Privy Council; referring a bill of losses and charges alleged to have been sustained by Edward Kingswell through Samuel Vassall and Peter Andrews, to Edward Nicholas and Sir Abraham Dawes for their report. Whitehall, 1635, March 10. |
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49. II.Report in the handwriting of Ed. Nicholas, of the losses and charges sustained by Kingswell arising out of the transportation of 40 persons to Carolina, as well for goods and provisions as for necessaries provided for them in Virginia, the whole amounting to 2,710l. 13s. 1635, April 7. [Rough draft.] |
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49. III.Mem. that upon complaint of Edw. Kingswell, Samuel Vassall and Peter Andrews were ordered to pay 611l. 1s. 4d. upon the report of Mr. Nicholas and Sir Abrah. Dawes, for losses and damages sustained by Kingswell through not performing their contract for the transportation of himself, his lady and family, to Carolina. |
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49. IV.Order of the Privy Council upon a petition of Samuel Vassall, complaining of the preceding report that the petitioner and Andrews are directed to pay 611l. 1s. 4d. to Kingswell, although the servants and goods transported to Virginia were for his own use and he received at least 450l. for them, and praying for a new reference of the cause; directing Vassall to deposit the above sum of 611l. 1s. 4d. with Sir Abrah. Dawes, from whom and Ed. Nicholas a further report is required, upon which Vassall and Andrews may be set at liberty. Whitehall, 1635, Dec. 23. [Rough draft.] |
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49. V.Kingswell to Nicholas. Has been ill ever since his unhappy conjunction with Vassall, to whose objections he replies. Refers for consideration the residue of his bill of damages, amounting to above 2,000l. Is not able to attend him and Sir Abrah. Dawes in person. Requests the further hearing of the cause to be adjourned. 1636, Jan. 7. |
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49. VI.Report in the handwriting of Nicholas, upon the exceptions made by Vassall to the several articles in the previous report [of 7 April 1635, 49. II.]. Whether the Lords of the Council will rest satisfied with the former order of the Commissioners for plantations or accept the offer of Vassall for a speedy and final ending of the controversy. 1636, Jan. 8. |
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49. VII.Answer of Samuel Vassall to the pretensions of Edward Kingswell. Whether there was any breach of covenant on Vassall's part, and whether Kingswell sustained damage for want of a pinnace to follow him to Virginia, promised by Vassall and Andrews. Vassall previously sent a pinnace at his own charge to discover the coast of Florida. Kingswell was informed that there was not sufficient water, upon all the coast, for the Mayflower, which was to have transported him. Another ship was proffered for the voyage which Kingswell refused, and it was at his own desire that he was taken to Virginia in the Mayflower, to winter there. Kingswell received no damage for want of the pinnace. A ship was sent in the spring to transport Kingswell and his company to Florida. Mr. Wingate, Kingswell's partner, wife and family, came from Virginia in March [1634]. Kingswell's reasons for returning in June. Vassall's ship arrived in Virginia in July and would have transported Kingswell had he been there. Kingswell's affidavits ought not to be taken; his hasty return from Virginia the cause not only of his own damage, but of far greater amount to Vassall. 1636, Jan. |
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49. VIII.Offer of Vassall to bring the differences between him and Kingswell to a trial at law the next term, the verdict to be consented to by both and the damages assessed ordered, by the Privy Council, to be paid by them accordingly. 1636, Jan. 15. |
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49. IX.Vassall to Nicholas. Understands there is a new warrant for his commitment to the Gatehouse; knows not what offence he has committed, but thinks the Privy Council have had some misinformation; has sent his wife to know the truth; intreats his favour with the Lords. 1636, Jan. 21. |
