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1658.
Feb. 2. |
293. Order of the Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy.
That the Commissioners for the Navy make out a bill for 43l. 14s.
drawn by Lieut.-Gen. Brayne to Thos. Hatton. Annexed, |
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293. I. Lieut.-Gen. Brayne to the Treasurer of the Navy. The
Two Brothers and Sapphire not yet arrived, and those
that have, do not answer their bills of lading, so is forced
at dear rates to supply their defects and to buy of New
England merchants trading hither to which end have
drawn bills of exchange upon him. Jamaica, Cagway
Point, 1657, Feb. 7. Together, 2 pp. [Col. Papers,
Vol. 33, Nos. 33, 33 I.] |
| Feb. 12. |
294. Order of the Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy.
That in pursuance of the Order of the Council of State the Commissioners for the Navy make out a Bill to Vice Admiral Goodson
for 400l. for his extraordinary service and expenses in the expedition to America. Annexed, |
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294. I. Order of the Council of State above mentioned. General
Disbrow presents report of the Committee of Council on
petition of Vice-Admiral Goodson setting forth that his
Commission from General William Penn to command in
chief the sea forces in Jamaica was dated 20 June 1655,
said General departing 25 June, and that said ViceAdmiral came from Jamaica, 31 Jan. 1657, and arrived in
England 26 April 1657, so his service amounted to 672
days. Ordered that 400l. be paid to Vice-Admiral Goodson
as a gratuity for his extraordinary service and expense
during that time. 1658, Feb. 9. Together, 2 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. 33, Nos. 34–34 I.] |
1658.
[Feb.]
Jamaica. |
295. Minutes of a Council held by Col. Edward D'Oyley, Commander-in-Chief, Col. Fras. Barrington, Col. Wm. Moore, and Col.
Sam. Barry. In reference to certain Dutch vessels seized by Capt.
Chris. Mings of the Marston Moor in his passage from England to
Jamaica by way of Barbadoes. That the Court of Admiralty in
Jamaica could not proceed to condemnation of said ships. That
said ships are prize to the Commonwealth by virtue of the Act for
increase of shipping and navigation, and that it was the duty of
Capt. Mings to make seizure of said ships. Certified Copy.
Annexed, |
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295. I. Survey of goods on board the four prizes above referred
to. That they are not of the growth or manufacture of
Holland. Jamaica, 1658, Feb. 24. Certified Copy.
Together, 3 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, Nos. 35, 35 I.] |
Feb. 26.
[Jamaica.] |
296. Col. Edw. D'Oyley, Col. Fras. Barrington, and Capt. Christ.
Mings to Peter Pugh. Warrant to receive 2,572l. 17s. 11½d. brought
over to Jamaica by Captain Christ. Mings by order of the Lord
Protector, to be paid over by Capt. Mings to such person as the
Commander-in-Chief, the eldest Colonel, and Capt. Mings shall
nominate, to be issued out by such person upon such order as shall
be signed by any two of them for carrying on the fortifications of
the island. Certified Copy. Endorsed, "Note of 6 ships seized by
Capt. Mings at Barbadoes." 1p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 36.] |
March 2.
Jamaica. |
297. Capt. Christ. Myngs to [the Admiralty Commissioners].
Arrived at this port 20th ult. with three victualling ships (which
seasonably concurred with the want of provisions), as also with six
sail surprised at Barbadoes, which he has given an account of to
the Commander-in-Chief, as also all writings and evidences conducing to or against the interest of his Highness. Here were
summoned all the Colonels who debated all circumstances and heard
what could be said in defence by the masters of those ships here,
and have accordingly found them prize. However, they may see
the inconveniences accruing to a person that acts downright in his
duty, for if his superior here, whose orders he is to follow, refuses
to meddle in the ordering, securing, or disposal of these vessels,
although in his judgment and the Council's, the State's interest, it
may well startle any man's proceedings in surprisal of any ships
here where there is no power to try them, considering and rendering
accounts at such a distance, as between this and home may by
miscarriage and other inconveniences render things quite contrary
to themselves, so that what passes in a man's lifetime for a Spanish
mariner may be represented over his grave for an English
merchant. |
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Touching the present state of the islands, although his advice
may come short of better judgments, yet shall humbly give it which
principally depends upon transportation of people hither, for all
things here go well on, health stands, and every one very sensible
that the earth with the other elements doth as naturally contribute
here to increase as in other parts, and most find the advantage
conducing to settlement here to be more than have been in other
parts; only two things impede peoples coming hither, one is a
suspicion they shall be under a martial authority and so incapable
of that law and government that is suitable to a settlement, the
second is the want of a steady and constant course for the transporting of persons at such seasons of the year as render them fitting
by their crops, wherein the State's care reaching their necessities,
would at all such seasons bring down a freight of people hither, and
that bespeaks another which would beget a constant course of
peopling this island, and in case some such course be not taken, time
will leave all present endeavours here without executors and so
terminate and end on nothing. The vessels he brought hither
arrived to many conveniences of disposal as this opportunity of
being transmitted for England if it might have been thought
convenient, or otherwise disposed of here, here being divers
merchants ready to buy and some masters with credit to buy their
own ships or any other. |
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Proposed to the Commander-in-Chief a fair advantage of settling
this island and serving his Highness's interest, being four of these
ships very fitting for transportation of people and well fitted from
Holland, so as they might well endure the Indies some two years
All which vessels would be manned for such a purpose with 60 or
70 men, an inconsiderate charge considering the service, for these
vessels would carry more goods and passengers than twice the
squadron of frigates your Honors have allotted for this place; but
the worm will eat, ships will decay, decks will leak, and goods be
damnified, especially what require present disposal. What he can
do either to security or preservation shall not be wanting. Sends
receipt for 2,572l. 17s. 11½d. with copy of the order according to
their directions. All affidavits, writings, and what else may conduce
to the condemning of these ships, are in the hands of Col. D'Oyley
here. 2¼ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 37.] |
April 9.
Port Cagway, Jamaica. |
298. Receipt of Captain John Wentworth for seven puncheons
of cocoa laden on board the State's ship Paul of Wm. Dalyson, to be
delivered to Robert Blackborne, Secretary to the Commissioners of
the Admiralty at Whitehall or his assigns. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 38.] |
| June 3. |
299. Order of Commissioners for the Admiralty and Navy for
the Commissioners of the Navy to make out a bill for 1,482l. 12s. 9d,
according to the tenor of the bill drawn by Lt.-Gen. Brayne at Jamaica
[for provisions bought in New England]. Signed by Ed. Salmon,
Thos. Kelsey, and Robt Beake. ½ p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 39.] |
| June 21. |
300. Order of Commissioners for the Admiralty and Navy. That
the Commissioners for the Navy make out a bill to Capt. Wm.
James for 632l. 10s. 3d., being the value supplied by him in provisions
at Jamaica according to the tenor of the bill drawn by Lt.-Gen.
Brayne. ½ p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 40.] |
| July 3. |
301. Order of Commissioners for the Admiralty and Navy.
Having received advice from the Commander-in-Chief at Jamaica
that there is a want of pitch, leather scuppers, small cordage, canvas,
and twine instead of sails for furnishing the ships there, the Commissioners of the Navy are directed to send such a proportion of
said stores as is requisite by the Diamond and Chestnut ketch,
having a respect to the provisions last sent thither. Signed by Ed.
Salmon, John Clerke, and Tho. Kelsey. ½ p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 41.] |
July 8.
Whitehall. |
302. Order of the Council of State. That it be referred to the
Commissioners of the Admiralty and Navy, to take order for transporting to Jamaica such wives of officers and soldiers now at
Jamaica as shall be certified to them by the Committee for his
Highness's affairs in America, to have real intention to transport
themselves to their husbands at Jamaica also the children of such
wives. Signed by W. Jessop, Clerk of the Council. ½ p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. 33, No. 42.] |
July 15.
Jamaica. |
303. Cornelius Burough to [Secretary to Commissioners of
the Admiralty]. The ships in his Highness's service here are
the Marston Moor, Grantham, Cagway, Blackamoore, Hector,
Pearl, and Dolphin with upwards of 650 men, all in good
health. Three were slain in their late expedition to Rio Nuevo.
Their stay abroad was near six weeks, the soldiers about 700,
who made a great hole in the stores. Reasons why he cannot
give an account of how long the stores will last. What are sent
should be distinguished so much for the army and so much for the
fleet. The soldiers think it a hard matter to have less than the
seamen. Allowance to soldiers; the stores for the fleet and troop
of horse will last till December next; for the whole army in
general one month. The enemy in all probability will attempt
again. Hears a reducement of the army is intended. If new
forces come as regiments, of which he fears there will be need, they
must go into woods as others have done before, and, their hearts
being down at the first coming, provide not so conveniently for
themselves and provisions which causeth sickness to themselves,
embezzlement and damage to their provisions which is put ashore
with them. It is to be considered whether they had not better
come as recruits whereby the quarters of the army will be
strengthened, and the new comers will go where the woods are
opened and amongst those that are in a way of living which will
be encouragement to them. Has been an eye witness to the death
of so many and of those inconveniences he has intimated. There is
one want more which is one in his room. Has a four years
account to pass, impossible to do here. Humbly prays he may be
considered, and if he must stay that he may have instructions what
to do as to accounts. 2pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 43.] |
July 16.
Point Cagway, Jamaica. |
304. Capt. Wm. Dalyson to his cousin Robt. Blackborne,
Secretary to the Admiralty Commissioners. Hopes his last by the
Paul, Capt. John Wentworth, has come to hand with his small
adventure of cocoa, which, if it comes to the market, is informed it
will make him a clear man in the world and in a better condition
than ever. God has blessed them with a second victory over the
Spaniards, giving them a total rout, killing about 300, six captains
prisoners, some private soldiers, ten colours, the Royal Standard, a
great quantity of provisions, all their ammunition and arms, with
six great guns. Lost about sixty men, whereof four captains,
Captain Wiseman, Captain of the Horse, Captain Mears, Captain
Walker, and Captain Robinson. Hopes to write to his parents by
the next. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33, No. 44.] |
July 16.
Jamaica. |
305. Cornelius Burough to [Robt. Blackborne, Secretary to
Admiralty Commissioners]. This comes by the Martin to communicate our good news which he desires may be kept from the
press, well knowing the Commander-in-Chief sends a fuller
account. Several letters of private persons here have been
inserted in the weekly prints "which is judged to be popularity and
a matter of great offence here." Has seen a great deal of bloody
work in his time both by land and sea, but never saw any action
carried on with so much cheerfulness and sweet carriage as this
was, the Commander-in-Chief, Colonel D'Oyley, telling the soldiers
that a great deal of England's honour lay at stake, and therefore
hoped they would consider it and carry themselves accordingly,
going himself from party to party, and following the rear of the
forlorn in a very signal habit. His gallant behaviour was answered
both by officers and soldiers with a silent cheerful obedience, and
through God's gracious goodness there was found such a joint
unanimous willingnes to the work that the truth is it was of God
and it hath exceedingly endeared us one to another since we came
here. Understands by letters from England several duels have
been fought and more threatened concerning Throgmorton's
business. Account of his serious discourse with the Commander-inChief about it, and what took place the night before Throgmorton's
execution. Col. Barrington sent for to find a way to "prevent his
blood," and Mr. Ailesbury importuning for his life; but in that
juncture of time came a protest from Major Throgmorton with
many false and scandalous charges, and a great party in the army
siding with him, the officers could not see any hopes of future peace
if he were spared, which led all jointly to sign and seal the warrant
for his execution. Col. Barrington told Burough that altho'
there was an ugly face put upon the business and a great deal of
clamour about it, yet the business was so foul and there was so
much in it that he could not be spared with safety. Thanks be to
God we have now no differences amongst us, but are all at peace.
Hopes some encouraging letters are on the way for Mr. Dallyson
from his father, the want of which has caused him to shed many a
tear. Hopes his own time draws to an end for he is quite weary
Hears the Dutch begin to grumble, hopes God will not leave
England now. Hears from Spanish prisoners that the Indians are
in arms at Lima. No plate gone from these parts to Spain since
the news of the loss of their ships by Gen. Blake. Endorsed,
"The Martin arrived at Portsmouth 4th Oct. 1658." 2pp.
[Col. Papers. Vol. 33, No. 45.] |
July 16.
[Jamaica.] |
306. Certificate by Cornelius Burough of the services of Capt.
Kempo Sibada for about three years and a half. He was invited
by order of Commissary Gregory Butler into the service of the
State at Antigua, then went to St. Christopher's with his ship and
crew where he was entertained by General Penn, pilot on board the
Swiftsure after Commander of the Hunter, and in the State's
service in Jamaica ever since. And now finding old age creeping
apace upon him, and urgent occasions to go for his own country, has
the General's leave to depart for England where he desires to
receive his pay, and is newly returned from the late expedition to
Rio Nuevo. Also, Certificate from Col. Edward D'Oyley that Capt.
Sibada has been a very diligent and faithful man and done good
service and hopes he will find respect suitable. Also, Statement of
monies paid to him on account. 3½ pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 46.] |
Aug. 5.
Jamaica. |
307. Cornelius Burough to [Secretary to Admiralty Commissioners]. Account of Capt. Wm. Burough's proceedings on board the
Martin before he sailed with respect to muster of soldiers on board
and tickets given to seamen whether ordinary or able. The full
detection of these things was not until ten or eleven at night, and
at break of day the ship sailed, and letters all writ and sealed so
could not then inform; "neither should I now, but that I fear my
silence might render me concerned in the cheat, he being of my
name and the business lying in my way." The bearer, Col. Moore,
will tell the whole business. They have certain intelligence that 25
Spanish ships are come to Carthagena. Cannot imagine they have
any design upon us. If we should meet with any opportunity of
testifying our affections to our country we should be glad, and you
may be assured the people here would die man by man rather than
to accept of any conditions though never so honorable. We are
but weak, yet in an ordinary way of Providence we are able to
withstand a greater force than Spain can send to encounter us.
Endorsed, "Rec. by Col. Moore 2 Nov. 1658." 2 pp. [Col.
Papers, Vol. 33, No. 47.] |
Nov. 28.
Jamaica. |
308. Cornelius Burough to [Secretary to Admiralty Commissioners]. Both fleet and army and the whole island in great
health, "it being now as strange for a man to die as formerly to
live." Planting increases much. Two sugar mills grinding canes,
clearing cocoa walks, and planting cotton, "now also much intended."
Necessity of servants. Stores almost spent, occasioned by entertainment of soldiers on board the fleets in two expeditions, one to
Rio Nuebo with 700 men, equal to the number of the fleet for six
weeks, and 300 men in the late expedition to find out the Spanish
fleet ten weeks. If they had not pinched the army the fleet and
garrison on the island must have been starved. In Gen. Brayne's
time about 1,000l. in provisions was lent to Nevis planters settled
on Port Morant, they being in great want, conditionally on being
paid again. Has moved the General [D'Oyley] herein, but he says
as it was in General Brayne's time he is not free to meddle with it,
for he says those planters quartered 400 men a week when they
went to Rio Nuebo. In great want of barge and wherry. As to
his return, but for his accounts, is content to tarry here, where he
had laid the foundation of his future dependencies. Ships remaining in the country: Marston Moor, Hector, Coventry, Blackamoor,
and Cagway, to which 557 men belong, only 11 sick and 5 men
deceased the past 3 months. 2 pp. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 48.] |
Nov. 30.
Aboard the "Coventry," Cagway Harbour, Jamaica. |
309. Capt. John Aylett to Commissioners for the Admiralty
and Navy. Soon after his arrival was ordered to the coast of
Carthagena to their fleet of five sail to wait for the Spanish fleet
which they passed through, being twenty-nine sail of stout ships and
galleons,"in regard of our impotency we could do no good on them."
Have taken and burnt a town called Traloo and two ships in the
road; afterwards sailed for St. Mark, marched twelve miles into the
country, and burnt and destroyed all as we went; stayed three days
and returned to Jamaica. Movements of the Spanish fleet in all
three score and odd sail. Are now fitting for some other design,
but cannot stir until victuals arrive from England. 1p. [Col.
Papers, Vol. 33, No. 49.] |
Dec. 2.
Port Cagway, Jamaica. |
310. Wm. Dalyson to [his cousin Robt. Blackborne, Secretary to
Admiralty Commissioners]. Questions not he has received the cocoa
sent by Capt. John Wentworth in the Paul [see ante, No. 304], and
hopes it will discharge his debts, which, if he could accomplish,
should think himself the happiest man living. Hopes to get a
dividend of a small prize taken upon the main laden with cocoa.
After waiting ten weeks for the Spanish fleet, went through them
and fired some guns which they hear killed ten men and shot off the
Captain's legs of one of the galleons; they are a very strong fleet
gone for the Havanna; in very good condition for health, but want
provisions. Very narrow escape of Capt. Burough when coming
from Capt. Barrington's quarters being assaulted by ten Spaniards,
who lanced one of his men and killed his horse. A bag of supposed
ambergris in the chest sent to him. 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. 33,
No. 50.] |
