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| Feb. 3. |
Examination of Capt. Bell's demands referred to John Pym. |
| Feb. 5. |
Grounds of abatement offered by John Pym upon Capt. Bell's demands, referred to arbitrators. Capt. Bell names his brother Sir Robert Bell, the Company John Hampden, but the Company refuse to be bound by the award "further than for so much as concerns their own particular." |
| Feb. 6. |
Sir Robt. Bell and John Hampden not finding the business fully stated required the Company's exceptions in writing to Capt. Bell's demands and his answers. |
| Feb. 9. |
The referees meet on Capt Bell's business, but after debate nothing is concluded. |
| Feb. 12. |
Notice having been received that a warrant had been sent to the Vice Admiral for arresting Capt. Newman's ship, a declaration to be presented to the Earl of Holland, stating if such be the case that the Company must let the whole business fall. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 313–316.] |
Feb. 15.
Warwick House. |
Minutes of a Court for Providence Island. A supply of 120 men, with commanders, to be dispatched to Providence by the end of March next; that everything may be in a good state of preparation before any members of the Company arrive. Two pinnaces to be employed for defence of the island and afterwards for prizes. The Earl of Warwick, Lord Brooke, and Mr. Darley, declare their resolution to go. Proposition that Mr. Chancy and Mr. Rodgers be moved to divert their intended voyage from New England to Providence. The supply and pinnaces estimated at 4,000l. The Earl of Warwick states that the King had discovered the arrest of Capt. Newman's ship, and expressed much contentment at Capt. Newman's proceedings. These encouragements induce divers of the Company to promise new adventures. Letter to be sent to Providence by Capt. Vandyke, signifying that the Company are in treaty for a supply for the island. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., pp. 316–17.] |
Feb. 17.
Whitehall. |
83. Warrant for the Exchange of Southampton, Geo. Tytoe, master, manned with 32 men, named, to proceed on a fishing voyage to Newfoundland; any of her men imprest to be forthwith discharged. |
Feb. 20.
Brooke House. |
Minutes of a Committee for Providence Island. Two pinnaces to be bought for defence of the island; Will. Blufield and others commissioned to purchase them in Holland. Lord Brooke desired to invite Lord Fourbez [Forbes], well qualified for government, to accept a proposition from the Company. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 318.] |
Feb. 20.
James City. [Virgina.] |
84. Governor Sir John Harvey to Sec. Windebank. In favour of Rich. Kemp, who in the late tumults, stood with an untainted zeal alone firm for the King's service; he deserves a gracious encouragement, and there is no stipend nor fee as yet allowed, for any part of his public service. |
Feb. 20.
James City. |
85. Rich. Kemp to Sec. Windebank. Found his entertainment on his arrival, much shortened of what his predecessors enjoyed, but the time was unseasonable to move for redress. Begs that he will present the inclosed petition to the King on his behalf. Next to the service of God, esteems that of His Majesty, the end of his being. Incloses, |
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85. I. Petition of Rich. Kemp, Secretary in Virginia, to the King. Being forced to receive his entertainment and fees in tobacco, one half is lost to him through the difficulty of gathering in, &c. Is altogether deprived of 20 servants and cattle formerly allowed by the Company to the Secretary. Prays for a grant of a bill of store for the custom and impost of 20,000 lb. of tobacco yearly, during the execution of his office. |
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85. II.The Governor and Council of Virginia to the King. Certify to the truth of the above petition, the zeal and care of the petitioner, and that the perquisites of servants and cattle, of great profit when tobacco was worth 4s. per lb., are quite extinguished. James City, 1637, Dec. 12. |
Feb. 21.
Brooke House. |
Minutes of a Committee for Providence Island. Instructions to Blufield for buying two pinnaces in Holland prepared; and warrants signed for that purpose, for better security against the Dunkirkers. [Colonial Entry Bk., Vol. III., p. 318.] |
Feb. 26.
James City. [Virginia.] |
86. George Reade to his brother Robert Reade, secretary to Sec. Windebank. Mr. Hawley has not proved the man he took him for, having neither given any satisfaction for money received of him, nor brought him any servants. Geo. Menefie has arrived with a great many servants, but Hawley is away in Maryland. Acknowledges many favours from Governor Harvey and Sec. Kemp. |
