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| March 15–17. |
90. Journal of Assembly of Barbadoes. Two Acts passed 21st
February last read a third time and passed. Ordered, that those
members of the House who do not appear to-morrow at the hour
of adjournment be fined, and the Speaker, if he fail, double. |
| March 16. |
Orders concerning the "filling up" of all strong liquors on shore
out of ships in presence of a searcher; also for raising a levy on
land, negroes, town traders, and jews, for repairing the fortifications,
supporting the Government, and other public occasions; Act passed
accordingly, also three other Acts. |
| March 17. |
Several Acts passed, including an Act empowering Benjamin
Middleton to sell his estate for the payment of his debts. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. XIII., pp. 244–249.] |
March 16.
Drury Lane. |
91. Lord Anglesey to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson. Indisposition prevented his going to the Council. Desires him to more
for directions to be sent to Newfoundland by the first shipping for
all things to continue in that Plantation as they are till His Majesty,
upon full consideration, shall settle affairs there as he shall judge
best. Several ships from the West have gone already, and others go
daily who may disturb affairs there. If orders be not sent to
prevent mischief we shall run great hazard to lose that country with
the trade and give it up entirely to the French, which he hopes
Williamson will prevent by speeding away with orders, the agent
attending here from that country. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
No. 46.] |
March 16.
Barbadoes. |
92. Governor Atkins to Lords of Trade and Plantations. Received
their letters of 13th November and made all suitable provision, but
advice has since been brought that Sir John Berry and the fleet
had safely arrived at Virginia. Has acquainted Secretary Coventry
that the French fleet has totally destroyed the Dutch fleet at Tobago,
though with great loss to the French who have retaken Cayenne
and sent all Dutch prisoners to Martinique, and they may have
Surinam for the asking. The Dutch at Tobago in a miserable
condition, everything burnt, and must have starved if not relieved
from this island. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 47, and
Col. Entry Bk., Vol. VI., pp. 159, 160.] |
| March 20. |
93. Journal of Assembly of Barbadoes. Ordered that Colonel
William Bate, Treasurer, pay to Thomas Larkham, gunner of Charles
Fort, and his two assistants, 11, 262 lbs. of muscavado sugar for
salary to 14th instant; also to said Thomas Larkham, 1,772 lbs. as
gunner of James Fort from 6 September to 14 January last; also
the salaries of William Bragg, gunner of Willoughby Fort, of John
Hare, gunner of the New Battery, of John Higinbotham, Clerk of
the Assembly, of Joseph Withers, Marshal; and to Paul Gwynn,
5l. 15s. sterling for accommodation of the Assembly's officers at
their several sittings. Several Acts passed, including an Act to
suppress seditious conventicles, the House having considered the
dangerous consequence of the Quaker's meetings. Address presented
to the Governor concerning the sect of people called Quakers who,
when elected to the office of Constable, refused to take the oath and
were fined at Quarter Sessions, yet gained from the Governor an
order of pardon of such fine which the Assembly represent as a
grievance to the country, as also that some of the same sect have
gained license from the Governor to keep schools in the island
which the Assembly pray may be called in and none of the like kind
granted in future. Finding their year expired the House ordered
the records to be left in the hands of the Speaker until there be a
new election of Representatives. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XIII.,
pp. 249–251.] |
March 21.
Swanns Point. |
94. The Commissioners for Virginia to Governor Berkeley.
Have complied with the Commission of Oyer and Terminer
"that the country might well perceive we came not in the least to
countenance but to try and condemn criminals"; but cannot
comply with his letter desiring their further sitting on the
same occasion without neglect of immediate service of His
Majesty. Beg him to be mindful of emergent matters that have
long been before him and are yet unanswered, and that he will
make it his present care to make out a particular account in writing
of all seizures, compositions, fines, and forfeitures which by the late
rebellion devolve to the Crown without any diminution, concealment,
or embezzlement of all criminals impeached, convicted, sentenced, and
executed as well before as since our arrival in Virginia, whereof a
strict account will be exacted at his return to England 3 pp. [Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 125–127.] |
| March ? |
95. Memorandum by Samuel Wiseman [Clerk to the Commissioners for Virginia]. That no answer was returned to the
preceding letter, neither did Sir W. Berkeley vouchsafe any more
letters to the Commissioners till the occasion of the scandalous
postillion. The Commissioners seeing Sir William Berkeley would
not comply with their request, caused Wiseman to draw up a
Commission, directed to Lieutenant-Colonel George Jordan and
Major Theophilus Hone, to empower them to inquire into the
estates and forfeitures of delinquents which during the late
rebellion devolved to the Crown, which was accordingly done, and
an account upon oath taken of the same. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 128, 129.] |
March 22.
Swanns Point. |
96. The Commissioners for Virginia to Mr. Watkins. Are now
upon preparing their intended despatch for England by Captain
Grantham against next week, but take this opportunity to give
this general advice, that the face of things is much amended since
their arrival, and they hope by degrees this poor country will
recover its former peace and prosperity. There is a general
submission of the whole Colony and a joyful resentment of His
Majesty's royal favour and compassion. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 130, 131.] |
| [March 23.] |
97. Petition of John Downing, inhabitant of Newfoundland, to
the King. That the inhabitants at His Majesty's restoration had
a Governor and fifty-six guns and forts for their security,
maintained by the six admiralties and imposts there. They have
been neglected by the last patentees, and said inhabitants oppressed
and left defenceless, especially to French invasion. Prays His
Majesty to appoint a Governor and Minister to live amongst them
to whom the inhabitants will allow a competent maintenance, and
being allowed guns will erect and maintain forts and pay and
secure to His Majesty such imposts and customs as have been
accustomed to be received by such Governor. "Read in Council,
23 March 1677." [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 48.] |
March 25.
Swanns Point. |
98. Colonel Francis Moryson to Lady Berkeley. In favour of
one Jones, a poor condemned person, whose ignorance chiefly led
him from his allegiance, and whose loyalty first brought him
hither for refuge. Does not find that he was a bloody malicious
rebel, but seduced by the artifice of others. Doubts not she will
intercede with the Governor in behalf of this poor unfortunate
wretch. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 178, 179.] |
| March 25. |
99. Lady Berkeley to Colonel Francis Moryson. There needs
only his opinion in the case of Jones to make the Governor
consent to it, and he may be pleased to assure Jones' friends that
Jones shall be pardoned. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 180,
181.] |
March 26.
Whitehall. |
100. Journal of the Lords of Trade and Plantations. In
pursuance of an Order of Council of 23rd instant (see ante,
No. 97) to examine the present state of the fishery and
plantations of Newfoundland, and report their opinions what is
proper to be done. Mr. Downing complained that the masters of
fishing ships molest the planters by violently possessing themselves of their houses, stages, and goods, and threaten to drive
them out of the country upon pretence of a charter lately granted
by the King, whereby the planters are not to inhabit within six
miles of the shore, all which he presumes has been committed
contrary to law and former patents granted to others. Arguments
of Downing's Counsel; the inconveniences that would follow if the
plantation were deserted, the French who have forts and are very
numerous would possess themselves of the English part of the
island, and by that means interrupt the fishery. The gentlemen
and merchants concerned in the west country fishery, among whom
were several members of the House of Commons, declared they
were unprepared to answer Downing's objections as to the validity
of the western charter not having had time to provide themselves
with Counsel, but doubt not to be able to make good the right and
true grounds of their charter, and desire in the meantime that
nothing be concluded to their prejudice. After debate their
Lordships agree to report accordingly, and to assign the 10th of
April for a further hearing, in order to a final settlement of the whole
matter. In the meantime orders to be sent to the Admirals in
Newfoundland that no violence be offered by the masters of ships
and seamen to the planters upon pretence of the western charter,
but to permit them to inhabit and fish according to the usage of
past years. And that the inhabitants be directed to continue on
their parts a good correspondence with the fishermen until His
Majesty proceed to a further resolution. The parties concerned
are then again called in and declare themselves satisfied with the
present resolution. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. CIV., pp. 305–307.] |
March 26.
Council Chamber (Whitehall). |
101. Report of Lords of Trade and Plantations to the King.
Have taken into consideration the present condition of the fishery
and plantations of Newfoundland, and called before them John
Downing of Newfoundland, appearing on behalf of the Colony also
several gentlemen of the west country and merchants concerned in
this fishery who ask for fifteen days to make out their pretensions
to the validity of their charter, which reasonable request their
Lordships could not but allow. But in the meanwhile, lest the
inhabitants should be molested by the masters of the fishing ships
upon pretence of their charter, whereby no person is to inhabit
within six miles of the shore, and for the maintenance of peace,
humbly offer that orders be sent by the St. John, now lying at
Dartmouth, to the Admirals in Newfoundland, directing masters
and seamen fishing this year to forbear any violence to the planters,
upon pretence of said charter, and suffer them to inhabit and fish
according to the usage of past years. Draft with corrections, also
fair copy signed by Anglesey, Danby, Ormonde, Carlisle, Craven,
Fauconberg, J. Bridgewater, and Robert Southwell. 3 pp. and
2 pp. [Col. Popers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 49, 50.] |
March 26.
Port Royal. |
102. Minutes of the Council of Jamaica. Present: The Governor,
Colonel John Coape, Colonel Charles Whitfield, Colonel Arthur
Collyer, and Colonel William Ivey, besides some of those named,
ante No. 39. The Provost Marshal brought in the returns of the
elections, viz.:—
St. Elizabeth's, Major Richard Scott and Thomas Raby.
St. Ann's, Richard Hemmings and Benjamin Smith.
St. George's, Charles Morgan and George (? Robert) Philipps.
St. Maryes, Charles Atkinson and Thomas Trapham.
St. Thomas, Edward Stanton and Clem. Richardson.
St. David's, Thomas Reeves and Thomas ? Fargoe.
St. Andrew's, Samuel Barry and Richard Brayne.
Port Royal, William Beeston, Ant. Swimmer, and Hartbottle
Wingfield.
St. Thomas in the Vale, George Nedham and Fulke Rose.
St. John's, Whitgift Aylemore and Richard Offeild.
St. Jago de la Vega (St. Katherine), Samuel Bernard, John
Bourden, and William Bragg.
Clarendon, Tnomas Sutton and Jonathan Ashurst.
Vere, Andrew Knight and Andrew Langley.
St. Dorothy's, John Colebeck and Theodore Cary. |
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Ordered that masters of wherries give security not to carry
any person without the fort without a license. Adjourned to 4th
April. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. XXXV., pp. 550–552.] |
March 27.
Swanns Point, James River. |
103. The Commissioners for Virginia to Secretary Coventry.
Although the Assembly have sat a whole month they have not proceeded to answer the joint letter of the Commissioners. Have sat
together on the Commission of Oyer and Terminer, both at the trial
and condemnation of seven or eight of the most notorious criminals,
and openly advised to have them executed in their own respective
counties, nor have they been wanting by all means to make the
people rightly apprehensive of His Majesty's most transcendant
acts of favour and indulgence to his oppressed 'and seduced subjects,
which have been generally received with suitable impressions of joy.
Good and timely effects of His Majesty's Proclamation and other
gracious acts of mercy and pardon. Bacon's death was not pretence
enough to frustrate and stifle this proclamation or suspend the
punishment of it, so long as Lawrence, a Colonel and grand accomplice of Bacon's, a most stubborn, desperate, and resolved rebel
(with others fit to head a new faction) is still out, but rather that
Berkeley might impose on the ignorant his own terms and conditions as nevertheless he has endeavoured to do. They have been
mistaken or deceived in their former character of Berkeley; he has
since appeared much contrary to his first professions. While
Berkeley continues Governor upon the place, things will never be
put into that peaceable posture and happy composure desired and by
the Commissioners endeavoured, for it is his only artifice to persuade
the people that Colonel Jeffreys is but his deputy and that he shall
next year return Governor again. The general grievances like to
come within a very narrow compass, that of the great salary at
this time under the Assembly's consultation and redress; the main
grievances chiefly concern Fort money and other public accounts,
and levies of this Colony proper also for redress of the Assembly.
Complain of Berkeley's studied evasions and his interrupting and
diverting the course of their proceedings and the ill effects; also of
his illegal and arbitrary proceedings as to seizures of estates of
persons not convicted of any crime; they are pursued every day
with petitions and complaints of this nature. They declared their
opinion in open court that the country might perceive they did not
combine with or connive at such unwarrantable practises. Have
heard he hath compounded several treasons, &c., for hogsheads of
tobacco, cattle, &c. Hope this candid relation may not be mistaken
at home as if there were any feuds or differences between them
and the Governor. The gaol is now almost clear, the Governor
having condemned some and pardoned and transported others.
Complain as pernicious to His Majesty's interest the dispersing of
copies of the King's private additional instructions, a rebel having
publicly produced and pleaded in open court a copy which the
Governor called God to witness he has never let go out of his hands
or trunk. Readiness of the Indians to enter into a firm peace with
the English which they hope a short time will accomplish. It will
not be long before the Assembly rise when they will send by the
Deptford ketch a more ample account of their proceedings. 16 pp.
[Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 132–147.] |
| March 27. |
104. Queries for the learned Counsel at law to resolve [sent with
the Commissioners letter of this date to Secretary Coventry].
Whether a person dying before conviction his estate be forfeited to
the King. Whether persons' estates condemned and executed by
court martial and not by a legal jury of twelve men be forfeited.
Whether any seizure be legally executed before conviction or
attainder. Whether the estates of banished or transported persons
be liable to seizure and forfeiture. [Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI.,
pp. 147, 148.] |
March 27.
Swanns Point. |
105. The Commissioners for Virginia to Secretary Coventry.
The occasion of their coming and present residence here, no house
being within four or five miles, invites a constant resort of people
from all parts of the country upon public business whom they are
forced to entertain at no small expense. Beg he will lay this
their pressure before His Majesty so that a limited salary may not
include an unlimited stay and expense. 3 pp. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol., LXXXI., pp. 149–151.] |
March 27.
Swanns Point, James River. |
106. Colonel Herbert Jeffreys, Sir John Berry, and Colonel
Francis Moryson to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson. The
peoples return to their obedience has been as general as their late
disloyal revolt, and had the Governor been as open handed as his
Majesty's acts of mercy, the whole country would now be composed.
Complaints against Governor Berkeley for treating men as delinquents before any due attainder, seizing their estates and making
their tobacco for his private use. How the merchants and factors
complain of their trade being retarded and their ships made
gaols for rebels and refugees without any recompense. Have
observed that those who call themselves the loyal party are the
only chief disturbers and obstructers of this calamitous country,
so that now nothing but a general penal act of oblivion can make
up these breaches. Advised the hanging in chains in his own
county of one Arnold, a horrible resolved rebel and traitor. Have
now no reason to fear any new mutiny, but have advised a stop to
this rigid prosecution, and the Assembly have also by address voted
the Governor to forbear and hold his hand from all future
sanguinary punishments. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 51;
also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 152–159.] |
March 27.
Swanus Point. |
107. Colonel Francis Moryson to Mr. Cooke. The Commissioners doubt not but matters will be shortly composed to His
Majesty's satisfaction if Sir W. Berkeley would please, but with
freedom to permit His Majesty's acts of grace to pass as His
Majesty royally intended them. To acquaint Secretary Coventry
how he has managed that affair he left Moryson to acquaint the
country with; his Royal Highness' promise that the two patents
shall be taken in and vacated, without any charge to the country,
which he has made known to the Assembly. His gratitude for
being joined with his worthy and generous fellow Commissioners, a
fitter person than Colonel Jeffreys could not have been found to
quell this rebellion; Sir John Berry, of unbiassed principles,
prudent conduct and unwearied industry for the service. Protestations of his own sincerity as an agent and in his present
character. The straitness of his salary and fortune, desires
Secretary Coventry's exertions in his behalf. 8 pp. [Col. Entry
Bk., Vol. LXXXI. pp. 160–167.] |
| March 27. |
108. Colonel Herbert Jeffreys, Sir John Berry, and Colonel
Francis Moryson to Thomas Watkins. Directions as to public
papers sent for Secretary Coventry and the Lord Treasurer. The
country in a peaceable quiet condition; all that obstructs it is the
Governor's abiding upon the place and the fierceness of those who
call themselves the loyal party, which are not many, and among
them not twenty eminent sufferers in estate. Their rapacious
insolence exasperates the other party and their importunate solicitations to try and condemn the guilty party "which indeed is
little less than the whole country." The necessity of a general act
of oblivion, which the Assembly will hardly be brought to without
His Majesty's express injunctions compel, as in the case in England.
The general grievances, so few and trivial that but for the
Governor's contrariety they see no further occasion to stay a
fortnight. Have been forced to urge again and again their
instructions for retrenching the great salary of the Assembly, now
reduced to 120 lbs. per diem, the very lowest allowance the
burgesses can support their charges under. The estates of tobacco,
cattle, &c., carried off by the Governor. Bland executed this day at
James Town. Fines imposed by the Governor detested by Jeffreys
and his officers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 52; also Col.
Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 168–175.] |
March 27.
Swanns Point. |
109. The Commissioners for Virginia to the Lord Treasurer of
England. Send transcript of a joint letter to Sir W. Berkeley with
his answer, and copies of petitions relating to His Majesty's
revenue, which they thought it their duty to advertise him of
referring him for further satisfaction to other letters which
Mr. Watkins will communicate to his Lordship. [Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 176, 177.] |
March 28.
Whitehall. |
110. Order of the King in Council. Approving report of Lords
of Trade and Plantations concerning Newfoundland (see ante,
No. 101), and directing their Lordships to prepare and dispatch
forthwith to the Admirals of the several ports and harbours
in Newfoundland said orders accordingly. 1¼ pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 53.] |
March 29.
James River, Virginia. |
111. William Sherwood to Secretary Sir Joseph Williamson.
The confusions and ruins caused by the late horrible rebellion.
On his return, his houses and goods were consumed amounting to
at least 1,500l. This general destruction and Governor Berkeley's
severe proceedings had put this country into a desperate condition
but for the arrival of His Majesty's Commissioners. The people
have cause to complain though not to rebel. The Governor seems
backward in returning to England, but presumes our long-winded
Assembly sitting prevents Colonel Jeffreys from acting as Governor
though it is generally hoped he will soon do so. The bearer,
Captain Grantham, infinitely serviceable in reducing the country
from ruin can particularly inform of all things. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 54.] |
| March 29. |
112. Certificate of Governor Berkeley for the receipt of goods
and two servants consigned to William Hunt in the Richard and
Elizabeth, Captain Nicholas Pryn, according to a bill of lading
annexed. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 55, 55 i.] |
March 30.
Whitehall. |
113. Orders of Lords of Trade and Plantations to the
Masters of the fishing vessels riding as Admirals in the several
harbours of Newfoundland, and to the Planters thereof, and all
other persons whom it may concern (see ante, No. 101). 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 56.] |
March 30.
Whitehall. |
114. Similar Orders sent by John Downing to the several
Harbours of Newfoundland, as follows, viz.:—
St. John's.
Trepassa.
Renoose.
Fermoose.
Carboneare.
Tar Bay.
Witless Bay.
Bonavista.
Porta Grave.
Solvage.
Silly Cove.
Bay Roberts.
Ferriland.
Capelin Bay.
Cupid's Cove.
Petty Harbour.
Brisket Bay.
Quide Vide.
Bay of Bulls.
Little Harbour.
Haver de Grace.
Balline.
Old Perlican.
The Bay of Vards.
Harbour Maine.
Toads Cove.
Barrow Harbour.
Bona Ventura.
Brigass in the North.
Muskeeto Bay.
Trinity. |
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2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 57.] |
March 31.
Whitehall. |
115. Journal of Lords of Trade and Plantations. In pursuance
of the Order in Council of 7th February 1677 (see ante, No. 47),
Mason and Gorges on one side, and the Boston agents on the other,
are heard by Council, who having made objections against the
validity of the petitioners' grants, their Lordships are of opinion
that they cannot proceed to examine the respective titles without
the assistance of the Lords Chief Justices of the Queen's Bench
and Common Pleas, who were ordered to attend, but not as yet
summoned, as it was thought their Lordships would just have
entered upon the matter of fact complained of by the petitioners.
Hearing put off till Thursday (5th April), when the Judges are
desired to attend by a letter, as follows:— |
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April 3. Lords of Trade and Plantations to the Lords Chief Justices
Rainsford and North. Desiring their attendance, and enclosing
Order in Council and abstract of the grants. [Col. Entry Bks.,
Vol. LX., p. 199, and Vol. CV., pp. 7, 8.] |
| March. |
116. Grievances of James City County, Virginia, presented by
Colonel Robert Holt and William Sherwood, one to his Majesty's
Commissioners the other to the Assembly of Virginia. In
10 Articles which refer to the imposition of 2s. per hogshead on
tobacco; the money paid yearly for Fort duties; the Indians
painting and disguising themselves; the slow prosecution of the
Indian War, a main cause of the late rebellion; the often meeting
of Assemblies; that they have liberty to keep guns and ammunition
for their own preservation. Signed by George Woodward, Will
Browne, Mathew Collins, Nicholas Bush, and others. Also, The
Answers of Her Majesty's Commissioners. Endorsed, "Brought
March 16." Two papers. 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
Nos. 58, 59; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 293–297.] |
| March. |
117. Grievances presented by Rappahanock County to his
Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia and to the Grand Assembly.
Under fifteen articles. The want of able, pious, and orthodox
Ministers, and the due administration of Divine ordinances; that
peace be concluded with the Indians; the imposition of 2s. per
hogshead on tobacco; the levy of taxes; qualifications for judges;
the meetings of the Assembly and General Court. Signed by
Warwick Cammock, Alex. Doniphann, Henry Torndey, Elen Awley,
and Thomas Gouldman. Also, The Answers of His Majesty's
Commissioners to same. Two papers. 5 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 60, 61; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI.,
pp. 297–300.] |
| March. |
118. Grievances of the Inhabitants of the upper parts of
Citternborn parish in the county of Rappahanock, presented and
signed by Cadwalladen Jones and John Bowsie, to His Majesty's
Commissioners for Virginia. Under fourteen heads. Concerning the
Indian war; the levies of 1674 and 1675, and how disposed of; the
impost upon tobacco; the Militia who should not sit in the Courts
of Judicature; the approach of the Indians; a supply of arms and
ammunition. Also, The Answers of the Commissioners to the
same. Two papers. 6 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 62,
63; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 300–302.] |
| March. |
119. Grievances of the inhabitants of Stafford County, Virginia,
presented to His Majesty's Commissioners, under seven heads,
signed by Richard Gibson, Samuel Hayward, and eight others.
Against the burthen of Annual Assemblies; of the 2s. per hogshead;
of the incursions of the Indians, and paying towards the building
of forts, Two copies. Also, The Answers of the Commissioners to
same. Three papers. 5 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 64–66; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 302, 303.] |
| March. |
120. Minutes of a meeting of the Commission of Stafford
County, Virginia. The several proclamations and declarations
being read, the persons named took hold of His Majesty's and the
Governor's pardon and accordingly took the oath of allegiance, but
said oath being tendered to Jonah Revelt, a freeholder and housekeeper, he utterly refused to take the same. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 67.] |
| March. |
121. Representation of the people of Surrey County, Virginia,
to the Grand Assembly. Earnestly desire them to draw up, in
behalf of the whole country, a most humble submission to His
Majesty, with a letter of request to the Duke of York to intercede
with his brother to be restored to His Majesty's good grace and
favour as formerly, that the Assembly would make an Act of
Oblivion, and that no person for the future may be abused by
injurious and provoking names, with list of grievances which they
desire may be remedied, 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
No. 68.] |
| March. |
122. Grievances of the inhabitants of Surrey County presented
to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia, and signed by Thomas
Busby and George Procter. Under 19 heads. The pressure of
frequent assemblies and great charge of the members salaries; the
quantity of tobacco raised for building houses at James City; the
levy raised for building forts and the insufficiency of their defence;
the imposition of 2s. per hogshead; seizure of estates before the
owner is convicted of any crime; and erecting forts. Also, The
Answers of the Commissioners. Two papers. 4 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 69, 70, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI.,
pp. 304–307.] |
| March. |
123. Return of William Peirce, John Lord, and Thomas Youll
to a warrant of Governor Sir William Berkeley addressed to the
High Sheriff of the county of Westmorland. For calling a court
and summoning the inhabitants to draw up their several grievances
to present to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia; that they
have met and find no grievance presented to them. 1 p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 71.] |
| March. |
124. "The Proposals of Westmorland County to the Grand
Assembly of Virginia," being their grievances under 12 heads.
Concerning a day to be set apart for thanksgiving for restoring
Virginia from the late rebellion; the propagation of the gospel;
removing scandalous ministers and strict observance of the Sabbath
day; the punishment of those engaged in the late rebellion; every
man to be settled in possession of his land and estate; an address
to His Majesty for pardon for the late rebellion. Also, The
Answers of the Commissioners to same. Two papers. 3 pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 72, 73; also Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 307–309.] |
| March. |
125. Grievances of the inhabitants in general, that is to say,
housekeepers and freeholders of Northampton County, committed
to their burgesses to present to the Governor, Council, and
Burgesses of Virginia. In reference to the division of the county;
liberty to choose a new vestry; the repeal of the Act for killing
wolves, bears, &c.; taxation; taking copies of records on paying
fees; liberty of appeal; selling drink within a mile of the courthouse on court days; against petty tipling houses; the absence of
magistrates from their duty; qualification for office. Also, The
Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners. Two papers. 4 pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 74, 75; also Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 309–312.] |
| March. |
126. Grievances of the inhabitants of the County of Accomack,
delivered to Sir John Berry, one of His Majesty's Commissioners
for Virginia, by Mr. Littleton, of the House of Burgesses, on 29th
March 1677. In reference to their great losses through hindering
the rebels landing, and protecting Governor Berkeley, and desiring
that he may be continued Governor; that their county be free
from country taxes for 21 years, exempted from defraying any
part of the charge of the late rebellion and from quit-rents for
many years. Also, The Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners,
who say His Majesty hath an eminent object for his royal favours
in this truly loyal county. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 76;
also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 312, 313.] |
| March. |
127. Instructions from the inhabitants of Lancaster County to
their Burgesses Colonel William Ball and Major Edward Dale, to
be by them presented to the Assembly for redress. That the war
against the Indians be more speedily and effectually prosecuted,
and all trade with them prohibited upon pain of death. That
losses by the late rebellion be borne by the sufferers, and delinquents
estates given to the poor and loyal sufferers. That this county be
divided into two divisions, and the courts be kept in some part of
York River. That the 2s. per hogshead be employed to the uses
for which it was first raised after the Governor is paid his dues
settled by His Majesty. That the Acts be revived against hog
stealing, and for the encouragement of servants; against the
frequency of assemblies and their long sittings. The incapacity of
our forts for offence and defence; that the money in bank be
employed in purchasing arms and building magazines for the
people's security. Also, The Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners
for Virginia. Two papers. 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
Nos. 77, 78; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 313, 314.] |
| March. |
128. Certificate of John Stritchley on behalf of the inhabitants
of Lancaster County to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
That they have no more grievances to present than what they
have returned already, and have nothing to say against the
Government. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 79.] |
| March. |
129. Grievances under eight heads of the inhabitants of Warwick
County, certified by their Burgesses, John Langhorne and Francis
Rice, and presented to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
Justification of their conduct during the rebellion; thankfully
embrace the King's pardon and desire that all taxes upon them be
imposed by the Assembly; against taxing by poll; no person to
have two places of profit; the limitation of attorneys' fees and
regulating of clerks' fees. Also, The Answers of His Majesty's
Commissioners to same. Two papers. 3 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 80, 81; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI.,
pp. 315, 316.] |
| March. |
130. Grievances of the inhabitants of the Isle of Wight County,
[Endorsed]: "For the Burgesses. To be perused and returned to
His Majesty's Commissrs. Sam. Wiseman." Excuse themselves
for taking up arms in the late rebellion as being necessitated by
the reasons set forth and complain of the oppressions of Colonel
John Bridger; of the great taxes; of employment of Indian forces
to apprehend their Christian neighbours; the seizure of estates
before conviction; against sheriffs holding office more than one
year. These grievances consist of 26 articles, and are signed by
Richard Jorden, senior, "one of Bacon's representatives," Richard
Penney, "a very busy man in these times," John Marshall, Edward
Miller, "an armless poor man," John Davis, "one that hath been in
arms against the Government," and Thomas Fulgham, "a busy
person that brought this paper to the rest to subscribe, which was
written by Marshall's servant at the desire of the subscribers
hereof." Also, The Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners, with
Mem.—There is remaining in our hands a protest against these
grievances as complained of without cause by another part of the
same county. Two papers. Together, 10 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 82, 83, and Col, Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI.,
pp. 316–319.] |
| March. |
131. Humble remonstrance of divers of His Majesty's loyal
subjects in the upper parish of the Isle of Wight County to His
Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against the grievances
complained of without cause by another part of the same county.
Signed by John Bridger, John George, James Powell, Edward
Wickins, and 68 others. Endorsed: "To be perused and returned
to his Maj. Commissioners. Sa. Wiseman." 2 pp. (Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 84.) |
| March ? |
132. Petition of His Majesty's most loyal and obedient subjects
of the Isle of Wight County in Virginia to His Majesty's Commissioners. In behalf of William West, "a rebel abseonding," who
took up arms against the Indians by whom his father was most
barbarously murdered, was taken prisoner, carried aboard a ship,
from hence to prison and condemned to death, but has made his
escape, and, as yet, cannot be heard of. Pray for his life and the
restitution of his estate to his wife and children. Signed by about
70 persons mostly with their mark. 2 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 85.] |
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133. Grievances of the inhabitants of the parish of Blisland, in
the county of New Kent, presented to His Majesty's Commissioners
for Virginia. Under six heads, viz., the 60 lbs. (of tobacco) per poll;
the many murders, rapines, and depredations by the Indians; the
extortions of Sheriffs: selling strong liquors where the county
courts are kept; of the Fort duties as misemployed and of the
2s. per hogshead. Also, Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners
to the same. Endorsed, "Brought April 4th, Col. Jeffreys and
Sir John Berry absent." Two papers. 3 pp. [Col Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 86, 87, and Col. Entry Bk., Vol. 81,
pp. 319, 320. |
| March. |
134. Grievances of part of the inhabitants of Elizabeth City
County under two heads presented to His Majesty's Commissioners
for Virginia. In reference to the great charge by the frequent
meeting of assemblies and the high rate of the levy of tobacco
upon them by reason of their not being above 300 tytheables in their small county. Certified by the representatives of
said County—Anthony Armistead and Ber. Servant. Endorsed,
"Brought in March 9th." Also, The Answer of His Majesty's
Commissioners to the same. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX.,
Nos. 88 and 89; also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., p. 320.] |
| March ? |
135. Grievances of the inhabitants of Henrico County presented
to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia under six heads. In
reference to the evil consequences of the monopoly of the Indian
trade; the uselessness of the forts built to defend them from the
Indians and their murders and incursions; the heavy taxes and
especially the 60 lbs. per poll. Signed by William Glam, John
Pleasants, Solomon Knibbe, Will Hatcher, and John Lewis. Also,
The Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners to same. Two
papers. 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 90 and 91;
also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 321, 322.] |
| March. |
136. Grievances under twelve heads presented by the inhabitants
of York County by their Burgesses, Thomas Roberts and John
Tiplady, to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Justifying
Sir W. Berkeley from all blame in reference to the rise and occasion
of the late rebellion and attributing it only to disaffected persons,
their pretence being the dilatory proceedings of the Assembly
against the Indians. Complaint of the too frequent meetings of
the Assembly; that the chief and only town being burnt may
be built at Middle Plantation; for liberty to export wheat and
to import salt; against extortionate fees; about Thomas Hansford's
estate, who was executed; and reviving a law for advancing the
price of tobacco; Courts of Justice taxes. Also, The Answers of
His Majesty's Commissioners to same. That as to the first part,
they in charity believe it, but refer to the general complaints
from all other counties in Virginia in reference to the dilatory
proceedings for security of the people against the Indians. Two
papers. 4 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 92 and 93, and
Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 323, 324.] |
| March. |
137. Grievances presented by the inhabitants of Gloucester County
to His Majesty's Commissioner for Virginia. The imposition of
2s. per hogshead laid on tobacco by the Assembly about 17
years since; of the 60 lbs. per poll; of the great number of
Christians murdered by the Indians and the ill-management of
the war; confirmation of laws made by the June Assembly
of 1676 before Bacon's rebellion, and restitution of estates
plundered by the rebels; against Major Robert Beverley; for
arms and ammunition; against the too frequent meetings of the
Assembly. Signed by Phillip Lightfoot, and nine others. Also,
The Answers of His Majesty's Commissioners. 3 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 94, and Col. Entry Bk., No. 81,
pp. 325–327.] |
| March. |
138. Grievances presented by the inhabitants of Lower Norfolk
to Governor Sir William Berkeley, the House of Burgesses, and
His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. In reference to a fort
erected at Point Comfort; the levy of 60 lbs. of tobacco per poll;
to be exempt from all public charge arising from the late rebellion;
liberty to export tobacco to any of the plantations without paying
the impost payable by Act of Parliament; the abuse of putting
strangers into places of great honour; and prohibiting the
selling of ammunition to the Indians. Also, The Answers of His
Majesty's Commissioners. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 95,
and Col. Entry Bk., No. 81, pp. 327–328.] |
| March. |
139. The first grievances presented by the inhabitants of
Nancymond County to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
Under 20 heads beginning with a preamble of the rise and occasion
of the late distractions, tumults, and disturbances in Virginia, and
hearty expressions of sorrow for their late disloyalty. Complain of
the uselessness and charge of forts built in the woods against the
Indians; desire the confirmation of the Acts of June 1676; war
with all Indian nations, an excuse for sending men to Bacon's army;
for the restitution of arms taken from them; that they pay no tax
this year; the accusations against the two Lears; oath imposed
upon them by the Commissioners; leave to buy powder and shot;
to pay nothing towards useless forts; collectors of the levy for
building a fort at Point Comfort to be called to account; the use
of the 60 lbs. levy against Castle duties; justices, clerks, and sheriffs
pleading in their own Courts; bounds of their county; laws to be
irrevocable. 6¼ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 96.] |
| March. |
140. The second grievances of the inhabitants of Nancymond
County presented to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
Complain against the forts on the frontiers, that they were pressed
under Bacon by the lawful magistrates, and such as refused were
forced thereto by the militia officers; against men holding more
than one office at a time as Colonel Lear, and against the great
taxes imposed the last three or four years; for an account of the
62 lbs. of tobacco per poll. Also, The Answers of His Majesty's
Commissioners to the first and second heads of grievances. Signed
by 122 persons, many by mark only. Two papers. 6 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XXXIX., Nos. 97 and 98, and Col. Entry Bk.,
Vol. LXXXI, pp. 329–333.] |
| March. |
141. Remonstrance of divers of His Majesty's loyal subjects of the
county of Nancymond to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
Humbly beg the King's pardon condemning those who, instead of
so doing, rather seem to justify than deplore their late wicked
defection, and declaring that it is their greatest grievance that even
they should have occasion of His Majesty's pardon, which they own
they have in some measure reason to beg, and lay hold of and are
thankful for. Signed by Thomas Godwin, Thomas Milner, John
Lear, David Lear, James Jossy, and 42 others. 2 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XXXIX., No. 99.] |
| March. |
142. Return of John Mottrom, Sheriff of Northumberland
County, to a warrant of Governor Sir William Berkeley of 3rd
February last, to call a county court to inquire into the grievances
of said county; that His Majesty's proclamations and declarations
have been published, and the people have unanimously declared no
grievances. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXXIX., No. 100.] |
March to
May. |
143. The personal grievances of divers inhabitants of Virginia
to His Majesty's Commissioners, as follows, viz.:— |
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Petition of the four poor distressed orphans of Anthony
Arnold to the Commissioners for Virginia. For restitution of their
father's small estate, who was executed for being concerned in
Bacon's rebellion. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 1.] |
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145. Petition of Thomas Bobby of James City County, Planter,
to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against Hartwell for
imprisoning him and forcing him to pay a composition of 500 lbs.
of pork, 200 lbs. of bacon, and 100 lbs. of butter. With deposition
upon oath annexed, and memorandum that it was owned by Hartwell
himself. 1677, April 20 and May 19. Together, three papers.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 2–4.] |
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146. Petition of Richard Clarke, of New Kent County to His
Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Although he was seduced
into the late unhappy rebellion, he truly repenteth himself and
continued quietly under his own roof; that armed men under the
command of Roger Potter and Bryan Smith, with others, carried
away his servants and goods to the amount of 400l. sterling;
prays for examination into the same. With deposition on oath
annexed, and order of the Commissioners thereon, part of said
estate being in the possession of Major Robert Beverley. 1677,
May 19. Two papers. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 5, 6.] |
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147. Petition of John Dean of James City County, Planter, to
the Commissioners for Virginia. Confessing and repenting having
taken Bacon's oath, and that he has laid hold of His Majesty's
pardon, and praying remedy against Hartwell for seizing his whole
crop of tobacco. With deposition on oath annexed. 1677,
March 6. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 7.] |
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148. Elizabeth Dudley, James Dudley, Thomas Dudley, and
William Dudley to James Cary, living at the "Dager" in Watling
Street. The distractions of this Colony by the wise carriage of
His Majesty's Commissioners are most happily reconciled and in a
posture of quiet and peaceable settlement for the future. Beg his
assistance in relation to certain hogsheads of tobacco seized from
their deceased father unjustly by Sir William Berkeley and illegally
converted to his own use. Virginia, 1677, April 25. 1½ pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 8.] |
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149. Petition of Thomas Glover of James City County, Planter,
to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against William
Hartwell for imprisoning him five weeks and forcing him to give
a horse for his discharge of the value of 1,200 lbs. of tobacco.
Also Deposition of Thomas Glover and Francis Robinson, and
Mem.—That Hartwell owns what the petitioner alleges was by the
Governor's order. 1677, April 20 and May 19. Together, three
papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 9–11.] |
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150. Petition of Andrew Goedean of James City County,
Planter, to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against
William Hartwell for imprisoning him ten days until he passed an
obligation for five months' work. With Mem.—That Hartwell
owns imprisoning petitioner, but denies the rest. Also Affidavit of
petitioner. Two papers. 1677, May 19. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
Nos. 12, 13.] |
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151. Complaint of Henry Gord, addressed to the Commissioners
for Virginia. Against Captain Roger Potter, jailer of the prison at
Green Spring, where he had been confined one month by the
Governor's orders, for not suffering him to leave without giving him
a cow and a calf. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 14.] |
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152. Petition and Grievance of William Hoare of James City
County, Planter, to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
Against Hartwell for detaining him prisoner ten days and taking
from him his cattle, hogs, and other goods, and for demanding ten
thousand pounds of pork to save his life. Also Hoare's certificate
to the truth of the above, and Mem.—That Sir William Berkeley
demanded the pork to save Hoare's life, confessed to be true by
James Garey, the Governor's servant. 1677, April 20 and May 19.
Two papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 15, 16.] |
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153. Petition of Henry Jenkins of James City County, Tanner,
to the Commissioners for Virginia. Against Sir William Berkeley
for seizing his cattle under pretence that petitioner had some raw
hides belonging to the Governor, but which Bacon's soldiers had
taken and brought from Green Spring. With two depositions
on oath annexed. 1677, April 20. Together, three papers. [Col.
Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 17–19.] |
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154. Petition of John Jennings, of Isle of Wight County, to the
Commissioners for Virginia. To be admitted to take the oath of
allegiance and to be included in His Majesty's pardon, being truly
sorry for his acting in the late rebellion, and that he may have his
estate released to him. Endorsed: "Pet. was ordered to be
banished into England, but falling sick is respited till next shipping,
unless His Majesty admit him to the benefit of his pardon." 1 p.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 20.] |
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155. Petition of John Johnson and James Barrow of James
City County, Planters, to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia.
Against Hartwell for imprisoning them and forcing from them a
composition of ten thousand shingles. With two depositions on
oath attached, and Mem.—That it was owned by Hartwell, who
said it was done by the Governor's order. 1677, May 19. 2 pp.
Together, three papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 21–23.] |
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156. Petition of Edward Lloyd [Mulatto] of James City County,
Planter, to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against
Captain William Hartwell for imprisoning him three weeks, during
which time his house was plundered by Governor Berkeley's
servants, and petitioner's wife, great with child, so affrighted that
she died. 1677, April 11. Annexed, |
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156. i–ii. The oath of Edward Lloyd and depositions of William
Hucford and the midwives Mary Colby and Mary
Robinson. Together, 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
Nos. 24, 24 i., ii.] |
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157. Petition of Robert Lowder, John Cocker, and Robert
Porter, Planters of New Kent County, to the Commissioners for
Virginia. For relief against Bryan Smith who has forced them to
give bills for 4,250 lbs. of tobacco and cash under pretence of their
having killed his hogs in the late rebellion, though petitioners have
laid hold of His Majesty's pardon. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.
No. 25.] |
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158. Petition of Thomas Lushington to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against Captain William Hartwell for
imprisoning him, stripping the clothes from his back, and taking his
papers out of his pocket. With memorandum by Samuel Wiseman
that Hartwell confessed that when others were plundering the
petitioner he plundered too, but by order of his Colonel (Ballard).
1677, May 19. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 26.] |
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159. Petition of Thomas Palmer to the Commissioners for
Virginia. Complaining of Governor Berkeley for seizing tobacco
paid to petitioner for building a house for one Thomas Hansford,
who was executed by martial law for a rebel at Accomack. 1 p.
This petition and many others are entered in Col. Entry Bk.
Vol. LXXXI., pp. 337–352, with "Opinion" of the Commissioners
"That this seizure is illegal, the said Hansford having no tryal or
conviction by a lawful jury." [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 27.] |
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160. Petition of Nicholas Pryn, Master of the Richard and
Elizabeth of London, riding in James River, to the Commissioners for Virginia. For restitution of goods to the value of
265l. sterling, consigned by Alderman Booth and owners of said
ship to William Hunt, their factor in Virginia, but seized by
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Hill under pretence of a warrant from
the Governor. With depositions annexed, and letter of Colonel
Thomas Ballard about same. 1677, March 19. Two papers. 3 pp.
[Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 28, 29.] |
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161. Petition of William Rowland and William Whore to the
Commissioners for Virginia. Were pressed into Bacon's service,
imprisoned, and forced to give security for payment of 8,000 lbs. of
tobacco. Prays for relief. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., No. 30.] |
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162. Petition of Stephen Tarleton of New Kent County to the
Commissioners for Virginia. Acknowledges being seduced into the
late horrible rebellion and taking that unlawful oath imposed by
Bacon. Beseeches mercy for his crimes, and to be admitted to the
full benefit of His Majesty's Act of pardon. 1 p. [Col. Papers,
Vol. XL., No. 31.] |
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163. Petition of Nicholas Toope of York County, Tanner, to
His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against Hartwell for
imprisoning him five weeks after he was in the King's service, and
forcing petitioner to give a bill for 20 pairs of shoes for his discharge.
With disposition on oath annexed, and Mem.—That Hartwell owned
same for which he had none of the Governor's order but by word
of mouth. 1677, May 19. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
No. 32.] |
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164. Petition of John Williams of James City County, Planter,
to His Majesty's Commissioners for Virginia. Against Hartwell
for imprisoning petitioner ten days and forcing him by hard usage
to a composition of two hogsheads of tobacco and six barrels of
Indian corn to the value of 16l. sterling. With deposition on oath
annexed, and memorandum of Hartwell's confession that it was done
by the Governor's order. 1677, April 20 and May 19. Together,
three papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 33–35.] |
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165. Petition of W. Wyat in behalf of William and Elizabeth
Rookeings, orphans of William Rookeings of Surrey County, to the
Commissioners for Virginia. That the estate of William Rookeings,
condemned by martial law during the late rebellion, who died in
prison, may be secured for the benefit of his children and creditors
until. the King's pleasure be known therein. With deposition
annexed. Two papers. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL., Nos. 36, 37;
also Col. Entry Bk., Vol. LXXXI., pp. 337–352.] |
| March ? |
166. The King's Warrant for the Governor of Virginia. To receive
to his own use as Governor out of the first moneys and revenues
raised there the yearly sum of 2,000l. from the death or avoidance
of Sir William Berkeley, our late Governor, together with a third
part of escheats, fines, and forfeitures, also 150l. a year till the
Assembly shall have provided a sufficient house and plantation for
the Governor and Government there. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XL.,
No. 38.] |
