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June 1.
Mr. Pym's House. |
Minutes as above. Order concerning payment of the Company's debts. Capt. Newman to have 300l. for the purchase of a pinnace in Holland. Resolutions passed for raising money for sending a supply to Association; for discharge of the late voyage; and for answering the several adventures with Capt. Newman; particulars annexed. The James offered for the voyage to Association; agreed that 100 men shall be transported thence in her, 25 for the Governor and other officers, particularly Lieut. Tanner and Mr. Loungerford, the intended Sec. of the island, and 300l. disbursed in ammunition for the island. The division of prizes that the James may bring home is also settled. Finance. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 283–84.] |
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13. Petition of Anthony Hooper, Daniel Farvacks, Isaac Legaye, and others, merchants of London, to the Commissioners of the Admiralty. Have freighted the Mary and John of London, to go to Newfoundland, there to take in fish to the value of 2,000l.; but are not able to proceed in the voyage by reason of the press. Pray that they may be freed from the King's press, or it will be their utter ruin. Annexed, |
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13. I.List of names of the men belonging to the Mary and John of London, Robt. Swyer, master. Endorsed by Nicholas, "Rec. 1636, June 2." |
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14. Petition of Thos. Williams, master of the Martha and Francis of London, to the Admiralty. Has agreed with divers merchants to go to Newfoundland for fish, and engaged to carry 35 persons thither; but some have been prest, which tends to his utter undoing. Prays that the 27 men, whose names are annexed, with three more, may be permitted to go the voyage.Annexed, |
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14. I.List of names of the 27 men above mentioned. |
June 3.
Brooke House. |
Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. The planters of Tortuga are informed of the resolution to send thither 100 men, which they suppose sufficient with those already there, to secure the island, if still in possession of the English; they are also acquainted that Capt Rudyerd will be their Governor, at which they were very well pleased. Consideration of the state of the Company's debts; also of the increase of stock to the undertakers of the Robert. By reason of the great charges and pains of John Pym, some way to be resolved upon to recompense him. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 284–85.] |
June 4.
Brooke House. |
Minutes as above. Commissions and instructions to Capt. Newman are read, confirmed, and ordered to be engrossed; as also the charter part for Mr. Cradock's ship, to be called the Happy Return. Capt. W. Rudyerd is elected Governor of Association; his instructions for the execution of his government and command of the James are read. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 285–86.] |
| June 11. |
Minutes as above. Serj.-Maj. Hunks, a gentleman of quality and experienced in the wars, is recommended by Lord Brooke to be Lieut.-Gov. of Association, during Capt. Rudyerd's absence from the island. Directions to prepare his commission. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 286.] |
June 12.
Hampton Court. |
Instructions to Capt. William Smythe, captain of the prize ship the Black George, appointed to transport Sir John Harvey, his company, servants, and followers to Virginia. When the ship is ready he is to receive at Portsmouth, Sir John Harvey and his company, and take them with all things provided, to that plantation, it being the King's intention that Harvey should have the benefit of freight out and home, in recompence of his charges. [DOMESTIC Corresp. Car. I., Vol. CLVII., pp. 147–48.] |
| June 14. |
Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. Mr. Amirant having given good satisfaction of his ability for the ministry, by preaching before some of the Company, is entertained a minister in Providence. He is made acquainted with the conditions to encourage others to go there, viz.: land enough for them and their families, by paying one-fourth of the clear profits upon merchantable commodities raised. Sir Will. Waller admitted to join John Pym's adventure in the voyage of Capt. Rudyerd. John Wells entertained pilot and chief mate in the James. Bond of Ant Roberts, clerk of the stores in Association, his plantation in that island restored to him on certain conditions. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 286–87.] |
June 15.
Brooke House. |
Minutes as above. Lieut. Chadwell to go to the Island of Association with promise of good employment and servants. Mr. Tisdale also agrees to go there. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 287.] |
June 16.
Brooke House. |
Minutes as above. Directions to prepare certain commissions, instructions and letters. Several men, out of the hundred to be sent to Association, appropriated to the officers of the island. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 287.] |
June 23.
London. |
The Company of Providence Island to the Gov. and Council. Hope the arrival of the Blessing and Expectation will have settled the island in a comfortable state of peace and defence. Have been necessitated to defer sending a further large supply, because of "a heavy judgment of pestilence laid upon this city;" and also taking into consideration several complaints remaining upon record. Fresh supplies will be expedited; a minister and a few servants now sent to make good the Company's promise to Capt. Hunt. No man to be permitted to leave the island that it may not be deprive of reasonable strength, until arrival of the next ships. Fortifications and planting provisions specially recommended to their care. No design by sea to be undertaken that may weaken the island. Directions concerning prize goods. Former instructions to be carried out for distributing the lands into farms. The cultivation of flax to be attended to, and the planting of dettee cherished; are sorry to hear that the cattle have been permitted to eat it up. Capt. Newman, whom the Company have in very good esteem, is commissioned to take care of some of their designs in the West Indies; he will inspect the fortifications, and it is expected that he will be harkened to in all things. Send the form of an oath to be administered to the Governor and Council. Eight servants apiece to be reserved for Lieuts. Chadwell and Tanner, and Mr. Hungerford, if they are willing to stay in the island. Would have them admitted to any vacant places suitable to their qualities, being able soldiers, and all of good birth and rank. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. IV., pp. 100, 101.] |
| June 23. |
The Company of Providence Island to Jo. Leicester and Corn. Billinge, masters of the Blessing and the Expectation. Have employed Capt. Newman, captain of the Happy Return, "for some sea services in the West Indies." Request that they may be mutually assisting one another. Danger of passing home by the old channel. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. IV., p. 102.] |
| June 23. |
Commission from the Company of Providence Island to Capt. Thos. Newman; for command of the Happy Return, and a pinnace, the Providence, which is to accompany the ship, to be employed in the defence and security of Providence, Association, and other adjacent islands, granted by patent to the Company. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. IV., p. 102.] |
| June 23. |
Instructions for Capt. Newman. To carry such passengers as he shall be advised, and sail direct for the West Indies. To disable the Spaniard by every means in his power, and by seizing their vessels and goods to the southwards of the [Bahamas] islands. Employment of Spanish pilots; also negroes taken by him, and the disposal of prizes. To deliver at Providence and Association the passengers and letters; inspect the defences of those islands, and give his best advice for their fortifications. Freight of his ship home; inquiries after useful commodities; and in case of meeting with any Dutch or English vessel willing to join with him. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. IV., pp. 103–4.] |
| June 23. |
15. Attested copy of the proceding, trauslated into English from a Dutch translation, made 8 Jan. 1640. |
June 23.
Brooke House. |
Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. John Pym declares that Sir B. Rudyerd bears 100l., part of his adventure in Association. Letters, commissions, and instructions, and the charter part for the Happy Return, are signed and sealed. Resolution upon a demand by an officer of the West India Company in Holland, for 100l. for ten negroes. Agreement for the James. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 288.] |
| June 24. |
16. The Privy Council to the Governor and Council of Virginia. Send petition of John Woodall, who deserves encouragement for his chargeable and constant adventures in that plantation. Direct them to cause speedy justice to be done against those of the petitioner's servants who do not give him a just account of his goods and cattle, and to put his new agent, John Convers, in possession of the petitioner's estate. |
June 26.
London. |
17. Sir John Harvey to Sec. Windebank. Sets forth the injury to trade in Virginia, caused by the little or no money in the colony, and the want of means to pay for labour until the crops of tobacco are ready. Is therefore a suitor to the King that some farthing tokens may be sent over and made current there. |
June 27.
London. |
18. Jerome Hawley to Sec. Windebank. Sends a memorial concerning tobacco, which Lord Goring conceives fit for the King's consideration, and will tend very much to the advancement of His Majesty's service. Will wait upon him at Court on Sunday next. Incloses, |
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18. I.Directions which may fitly be given to all Governors in any foreign parts where tobacco is planted. |
June 28.
Brooke House. |
Minutes of several bonds undertaken by members of the Company of Providence Island, for supplies for Association, Capt. Newman's voyage, and debts incurred by the Company. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 288–89.] |
