The K: of England's Subjects in India Massacred & Tortured by the Hollander A True and Compendious NARRATION; OR (Second Part of AMBOYNEY) OF Sundry Notorious or Remarkable Injuries, Insolences, and Acts of Hostility which the HOLLANDERS Have Exercised from time to time against THE ENGLISH NATION in the East-Indies, etc. And Particularly, Of the total Plundering and Sinking of the Dragon & Katherine Both Ships and Men. With Undeniable and Convincing Proofs for Evidencing the Truth thereof, and Satisfaction of the Reader. By a Person of long Observation and Experience; Employed First and Last in the Affairs of the Indies, Fifty Years, (to wit) from Sr. Walter Raleigh, his last Voyage, 1615. To this Present Year, 1665. By I. D. LONDON, Printed by T. Mabb, for Nathaniel Brooke, at the Angel in Cornhill near the Royal Exchange, 1665. TO ALL Loyal and Truehearted Subjects TO THEIR KING and COUNTRY. Much Honoured Readers, HERE I Present to your View and Serious Consideration, a strange and Unpollished (but True) Discourse, consisting of several Particulars of great Consequence and Concernment; And although strange and somewhat Obstruce, yet very necessary (as I humbly conceive) at this present time truly and undoubtedly to be rightly understood, in regard the Subjects of this, and questionless of all other Nations in Europe and else where, that hears so many false and frivolous Reports of the Dutch; Accompanied with such Insolent, Ridiculous, and Uncivil Expressions and Interludes; Boastings. threatenings and Aspersions of the Hollanders, concerning this their (long-practized and intended) Cruel, Inhuman and Ingrateful War with England; and little Knowing or Imagining the first Rise and Foundation thereof; which now according to my Weak Judgement (but long Observation and Experience) I intent (God willing) really and briefly to declare, and discover, sufficiently to satisfy any Reasonable or upright Reader, as by this following Tract from time to time, may Gradually be observed. And I humbly conceive that (without presumption) I may confidently affirm, that whatsoever Prince or Potentate, in or out of Europe, that shall Hear and Rightly understand the real Truth and Ground of this Holland War, herein so plainly and punctually Expressed and Remonstrated, and yet will give any countenance thereto, or compliance therewith; will in conclusion see his own Error, when he finds and apprehends himself an Enemy to his own Honour and Grandeur, as well as to his Subjects Just Freedom and Liberty, in point of Trade and Traffic. And so most earnestly and heartily desiring and imploring all happiness and good success to the Land of my Nativity, and to every Individual person therein that loves the Truth in Sincerity: I do most willingly and freely refer the Contents hereof to the Grave and Judicious Consideration of the more wise and discreet Reader; to whose better Judgement, I do most willingly and readily submit and subscribe, john Darell. Postscript. The Adventurers Names, Ann. 1635. Sir William Courteen, Knight, and William Courteen his only son; Endymion Porter, Cap John Weddall, Thomas Kynastone, Nathaniel Mountney, and Samuel Bonnell, all Adventurers in the Dragon and Katherine, etc. THE PREFACE, OR INTRODUCTION. In the prosecution of this uneouth and obstruse discourse, and scrutinous discovery, I must of necessity plain the way before me by a long and tedious perambulation of foreign and domestic passages, that by the tract thereof, the discreet Reader may more easily apprehend how to discern and distinguish by demonstrative and plain reasons, the hidden truth acted in the East-Indies, from all those surmised and pretended mists of error and ignorance, wherein it is clouded and enveloped briefly thus; viz. The Tract, or Explanation. WHen famous Sir Francis Drake, Anno 1●80. Sir Francis Drakes discovery, 1580. had passed the Straits of Màgelline, and arrived at Ternatto (one of the Mollucca●s or Benda, or rather Amboyna Islands, because by that direful name they are best known to the English) and intending to return thither again three years after, but other occasions prevented him. The Dutch 1595 the English about the same time. Then the Dutch, Anno 1595. prosecuting the said discovery set forth Fleet after Fleet, and the English shortly after them and both of them discovering and arriving at the aforesaid Islands, and other places in the South Seas, as China, japan, etc. but made their Rendezvouz upon java major, the English at ●antum (a place formerly possessed and walled about with bricks by the Portuguez, but the Natives had expelled them:) the Dutch at jaccatra, The English rendevouz at Bantum, the Dutch at jaccatra. a small Village of Fishermen with a little Fort taken by the Dutch from the Natives and afterwards taken by Sir Thomas Dale from the Dutch, Sir Thomas Dales civility to the Dutch. whom the Natives demanded to be their prisoners, but Sir Thomas aforesaid would not deliver a Christian into a Heathens hand, and thereupon gave the Dutch again possession of the Fort, and bid them fight for their lives, and left them; which now is become a Famous and Metropolitan City called ●attavia, or new Holland; But the two Nations English and Dutch did Diametrically differ in their constitutions and forms of Government, Their constitution in Government quite different. and of management, the one here, the other there, from whence proceeded different successes even to admiration, as at this day appears. Not long after this there grew quarrels and contentions between them concerning some of the said Islands of Amboyna, War and contention began, aforesaid, which by the affections of the Natives, and Proprietors thereof to the English, were legally surrendered to the said English for the King and Crown of England, A real resignanation to the King's Majesty and Crown of England of 4. or 5. of those Islands and Inhabitants. and confirmed by way of livery, and seizing the said Natives, delivering to the said English a Turf or Clod of their said Earth, and some of their Fruits thereupon growing, in testimony of their solemn, and serious, voluntary, and free resignation of the said Natives themselves, and all their said Lawful and Hereditary Islands and possessions therein into the protection and subjection of the King and Crown of England aforesaid. And as I was informed from some English, to whom they were so surrendered and delivered, the said Islands were these, viz Polloroon, Lantore, Seran, Nero, Cobo or Cambello; English Amboyna Islands, Pollaroon, Lantore, Seran, Nero, Cobo, or Cambello. but the Dutch having Fortified themselves at Amboyna aforesaid and elsewhere, would not endure it, but warred, destroyed, and massacred both English and Natives, as well as Spaniards and Portugals, Dutch war begun. which continued there and at Bantum many years together, notwithstanding sundry overtures of Treaties and Debates here and in Holland, All Treaties nulled. Anno. 1613. and 1615. but all to no purpose because the Dutch prevailed still in India more and more until they had taken there most of the said Islands, and twelve Ships, with about eight hundred men, and disposed of them as they pleased; the Fort or Castle of Seran aforesaid being the last which was held and defended by the English and Natives one and twenty days, but the Dutch came with great force and beat away the Natives from assisting the English, and then they were constrained to abandon it and aboard in May 1615. which gave the Dutch great encouragement, Bartholomew Churchman, and the English beaten out by the Dutch. and fair hopes of attaining their proposed end, to gain the riches, honour, and dominion of the whole vast trade of India to themselves, still observing the same rule, knowing thereby how to expel the English from all places in India of profit by degrees at their pleasure; The Dutch design and end. And so in the Prince of Auraunge his name, going on then conquering, and to conquer in the South-seas, as now they do in the North-seas, as Mallabar, Cothen, Goa, India, Persia, Arabia, Red-sea, etc. But the aforesaid sad news coming into England caused a treaty here with the States of Holland, Anno, 1619. Another treaty 1619. no better than Treason. and there upon an agreement made for some small sum of 80. or 100000 l. ready money to lose 2 or 300000 l. per annum, For 80. or 100000 l. the English lost 300000 l. per annum. drained ever since out of his Majesty's Dominions, for Nutmegs, Cloves and Mace, and now for Cinnamon also, wherein the English East-India company did contract as I was informed (without consent of King or Parliament) as well for the foresaid Amboyna Islands, surrendered and appropriated as aforesaid; as for the Fruits thereof, Nuts, Cloves, and Mace, etc. Engl. stock of 1600000 l. circumvented and destroyed by the Dutch massacres and injuries. And thereupon a mighty joint stock of 15 or 1600000 l. was here speedily procured, wherewith the English at home (especially Grocers) hoped for wonders in concluding 2/3 parts thereof to th● Dutch and ●/● part thereof to the English, and to pay there further in ready money 1/3 part of their charges of fortifying; which the Dutch thereupon having power in their own hands, knew very well how to make use of such a blind bargain (as it proved afterwards;) for thereupon the Dutch went on vigorously with their Fortifications for themselves, The Dutch insolent and peremptory accounts, and present pay. The English submits, being conquered, so now either subdue or submit, which God forbid. making them both many and strong, and raised their accounts to such an unreasonable height (as they did afterwards to the King of Zeloan in another case) and to be paid forthwith without examination, delay, or abatement (as the said company can best declare;) insomuch as is conceived by some, that the said 1/3 part in ready money, did bear the whole charge, both of Fortifying and Shipping to fetch rack rice, and course clouts from Mesulapatam, Siam, etc. making five or six for one, at least in the profits thereof to pay the workmen, so that in few years thereby, and maintaining a Fleet of defence, and the like; the aforesaid great stock was much shattered and consumed, and (as some do verily believe) 800000 l. of the 1600000 l. never returned into England upon a profitable account, which exceedingly advanced the Dutch designs. And during all the aforesaid Treaties they ceased not by hostile actions to subjugate the English more and more: for Anno 1620. Notwithstanding the treaties 1619. in 1620. the Dutch seized two English Ships. (upon some pretence) they made prize of two English ships, the Bear and Star (carrying tidings of peace, having freed a Dutch ship in their way to India upon that account) and used much severity to the said English, and confiscated ships and goods. General john Coon of Battavia; General john Coo●e said than he would clear India of all English men. In order thereto he debarred them from China; observe that well. saying that he would not leave an English man in India before he had done as Vantrump of late (though contrary to his own judgement) would sweep the narrow seas. This done, than they forced the English Factors from japan, and so cleared and debarred the English for ever after for having any Trade or Commerce either with China, (observe that well) abounding with Gold, Musk, Civet, and Pearl (as some report) silk of all sorts wrought and raw, Cloth of gold and silver, Purslane or China dishes, Lignum Aloes, China roots, and many other rich commodities. Also from japan abounding with silver and Bullion more than sufficient to furnish both Dutch and English in their East-India Trade and Traffic, Then drove them from japan. though the Dutch (I suppose) amount to 3000000 l. and the English to 150000 l. per annum, returning for Holland, communibus aliis 14 or 1600000 l. but this year 1664. The Dutch return 1664. reported 4000000 l. or more. (as a Dutchman reported to me) in their eleven Ships were valued at 4000000 l. or more. But the Dutch in India not yet contented with this limitation of the English, viz not to look into the South-seas beyond Amboyna, The Dutch suffer no Ship to sail beyond Amboyna. upon pain of confiscation of Ship and Goods, or utter destruction: the foresaid General Coon (as conceived) having contrived the Amboyna Massacre Anno 1621. came for Holland to palliate the same by friends and bribes, Gen. john Coone for Holland, and then the A●boyna Massacre put in execution. or frivolous, or false pretences, and left Signior Carpenter General at Battavia and General Spealte at Amboyna, to see it put in execution, Anno 1622. which was done very tightly and fully, and so abandoned the English thence to Macass●r a Celebe Island where they could have but what small quantity of Cloves and Mace, the Molajans or Celebeans could procure by stealth from the said Islands of Amboyna. john the Italian his employment. But that continued not many years neither, but the Dutch by degrees did intercept and prevent the same; and to that purpose was employed one john an Italian, and others by the General of Battavia with commissions for that design; and the said Italian being become a Burgher at Battavia aforesaid, who upon some occasion (to me unknown) commenced a suit against Precedent, Hawley and his Council, English Precedent, and council demurs. which they conceived by the aforesaid Treaty, Anno 1619. they were not bound to answer; yet notwithstanding the Dutch there proceeded to judgement, and gave the said Italians 6000 Rials of Eight Spanish, for damage●, and the aforesaid General Carpenter sent the Captain of the Castle one Adrian, The Captain of the Castle with Musqueteers, Halberds, & Blacksmiths, etc. who came with a File of Musque●eers, Halberds, and two Blacksmiths with Instruments, and caused the English warehouse to be forced open, and so much money in che●ts to be carried away from thence as satisfied the foresaid Judgement, whereupon Precedent Hawley and Council aforesaid, sent a protest to the Dutch General and Council aforesaid against their proceedings by Mr. Io Cartwright an English Factor there; Mr. john Cartwright threatened with another Massacre. but the Dutch General aforesaid, would not receive it, but commanded him to carry it back again quietly, lest they should serve them as they did the English at Amboyna; and it had certainly been done if the Dutch had known then what came to pass shortly after; for General Coon not long after his arrival at Battavia from Holland, Gen. Coones arrival, 1628. The raising of customs caused a war. raised the javaes' customs from 10 to 20. per cent. whereupon the javaes' made war upon the Dutch which they undoubtedly would have charged upon the English, The English gone in time, 162●. as Combinators, and Instigators thereof. But their removing to Pantum, Anno 1627. prevented it, for the javaes' came by land with 20000 men, and by sea with 60 or 70. Prows, Anno 1628. with about 60 or 70. men a piece; and next year with about 40 or 50000. men by land, and all to little purpose; Gene. Coone sent to the English to abandon their houses. although at first they assaulted the Castle, and killed six or seven Dutch men therein, and knocked at the General's chamber door, (as reported) but were presently forced to fly into the woods, and thereupon the General sent to us English (being but two) to lodge on the other side of the River, lest in the night the watch taking us ●or javaes' should shoot us, which we did. But I having no mind to sleep, and walking in my chamber in view of the said English houses, The English Houses fired 1628. Aug. 26. about ten a clock that night I saw two men, the one seeming to me a Dutch Skipper, the other a Moor or Las●ar with long poles and reeds, or Cajans fastened thereon● go from house to house setting them a fire, which were quickly consumed to ashe●, being built and covered with combustible stuff, and the day following, the Dutch searched and carried away what remained unburnt, as Sword blades, etc. and all the Brick wall compassing the said houses were forthwith pulled down and laid flat with the ground; And thereupon the English Precedent and Council at Bantum, Another protest for 200000. Rials of eight Spanish. made another protest of damages for 200000 l. Rials of Eight Spanish (as true related) but what the issue thereof was, is surely best known to the English East-India company, and the two foresaid English going afterwards to the Dutch General to crave passage for Bantum in their ships (amongst other discourse he took occasion to s●y that the English knew of the javaes' coming, Gen. john Coones hopes. but they did well to be gone; he said moreover, that the English would not suffer them to go through the narrow seas, but about Scotland, but he hoped ere long they would go thorough whither the English would or no: ●ronice quo ad Engl. Realiter quo ad Dutch. And said moreover that our Masters were like their Masters, they would have all the world, but will not afford the means to get it. Gen Coone styled Captain of 12. Castles, & Commander of all the Seas in the world, 1628. And the King of Ternatte aforesaid, (one of the Amboyna Islands) sending some of his Orankays, or Noblemen Anno 1627. upon some message to the Dutch general aforesaid, gave him the title of captain of twelve Castles, and Commander of all the seas in the world. 17 Eminent javaes' massacred, imprisoned, and pillaged. But the said General (like enough) ruminating how to revenge himself both of the English and javaes', Anno 1632. (the ship Dolphin) one of the English companies ships, Mr. Thomas Proad commander, having taken in●o his ship at japara seventeen eminent javaes' to transport them to the red sea and setting sail from thence towards Bantum, when he came thwart Battavia road a Dutch ship, boarded him, and entered, killed and took prisoners, the said javaes', and took all their Jewels, Gold, and Treasure they could find, supposing thereby, so to incense and exasperate the javaes' against the English either to fall upon them violently, The Dutch project against the English. or expel them from their Factories of Bantam, and japara, and jambe that the Dutch might shut them out of the straits of Sundie as well as Molacca, and that is it they long for, etc. Observat. I. Observation I. To ponder and consider the Dutch Tyranny By pondering and well considering the premises, the discreet. Reader may truly perceive and understand to what a transcendent height of sovereignty, power and opulency the said Dutch East-India commonwealth had attained 36 years ago, The Dutch East-India commonwealth. where neither English nor French, Dane, Swead nor jannesses, as well as Portugals and Spaniards (but English and Portugals especially have suffered by them exceedingly and cruelly:) I say not any of the foresaid Nations, nor any others under Heaven (not there inhabiting) durst then look or sail into their foresaid south seas (as they term and challenge them) but all Nations must be subject to seizure, and confiscation of men, ships, and Goods, to that insolent and arbitrary Government, notwithstanding any Treaty or Contract made here with the States of Holland to the contrary, All Treaties contemned, and used as nets and snares. which are but nets and snares to delude the English; for in India they neither are nor have been regarded; thereby the Dutch as former and later experience doth sufficiently evince, having always their Ships ready to seize and command, for there hath been seen and told in Battavia rode at one time together, riding at Anchor 130 fall great and small, from 3 or 400 Tun burden, 130 ships in Battavia Road, by Captain William Swanley. to 13 or 1400 Tun burden; and as they have done in the south sea●, now they proceed in like sort in the North seas, having lately taken Cocheen Town and Castle from the Portugals upon the coast of Mallabar and Connanoze, Cocheen Town and Castle taken by the Dutch from the Portugals, 1662. and other Ports and places where Esq Courteen had most of his Factories, Esq Courteens factories. and so commanding from Mallabar to Detanne, India, Persia, Arabia, Red sea, Soffala, Mosambique, Mombassa, all along to Cabo de bona Esperanza, ten thousand leagues coasting, Cape bon Esper. K. james proclaimed 1620. now under the Dutch command of ten thousand Leagues coasting. where they have now a brave plantation; notwithstanding Anno 1620. Captain Andrew Shilling, Captain Richard Blithe, Captain john Swan, and Captain Christopher Brown, commanders of Ships, London, Hart Ro-buck and Eagle, with Trumpets, Drums, and English colours; then proclaimed King james (of blessed memory) King thereof, gathering a great heap of stone●, and left there for a Monument of remembrance. But now the two aforesaid Dutch companies of East and West-Indies, are met together, How the two Dutch Companies meet. in hopes also to command from North to South, and so to cross all the subjects of Emperors, Kings, Princes, and Potentates of the whole Universe (save only the Narrow Seas of England, which is their chief stumbling block. Observ. 2. Observation II. The Readers observations of Treaties and Treasons. From whence the discreet Reader may further gather this truth from the Premises; That all or most of the Dutch Treaties (especially those relating the East-Indies● their Darling Diana) are either Clandestine Treasons or prepensed prejudicial Policies, to abuse and circumvent Kingdoms and Nations to reduce them to reason (as they term it) which reason of theirs will never be satisfied until they have subjected the trade and treasure of all Countries and Nations upon earth, to their unlimited East-India arbitrary Government, The Dutch Arbitrary Government. to bring and fetch, rule and rate, all commodities bought or sold, at their pleasure and price; and then to put in practice that design and project which they were hammering at their Town of Pollicatte, A Dutch Project. upon the coast of Mesulapatum, Anno 1628. harkening but to hear the word from Battavia (as there they reported) which was, viz. First, to sack and plunder the rich Town of Mesulapatam, The Dutch Project in 1628. and then to destroy all their Vessels and Boats upon that coast: And it should have been done had not a brabbling peddling Nation (meaning the English) stood in their way to receive some profit thereby, as well as themselves; and peradventure they have used this policy already in their south-seas of Amboyna, China, japan, etc. from whence they might send for Holland such a large return this year 1664, of 4000000 l. (as some report) much more hath and might have been said concerning this Subject: But I must remember my promise and follow the question propounded more closely, and succinctly. The English Companies supine Errors and Ignorance Now the English East-India company (as I conceive, but themselves can best discover●) having advanced 5000000 l. or more in several joynt-stocks, and purchased no place to secure men, ships, or goods; and the Dutch but one sacred stock (as they term it) of 600000 l Anno 1602. The Dutch cruel diligence. And the English Factors and Servants in India as aforesaid being so tossed, tortured, and ejected out of their best Factories and Foundations of trade; And his Majesty highly abused and deluded in his just right and title to 4 or 5. of the said Islands of Amboyna as formerly expressed; His Majesty's Right to Castles and Customs. Also to half of the customs of Persia, as well as to the Towns and Castles of Ormus and Cashme, Ormus and Persian Castles and Customs. which the Dutch hitherto by their power refuseth to pay, though justly due, as by agreement with the Persian may appear, which is of very great consequence: And by these great abuses aforesaid and otherways much of the said 1600000 l. national stock was spent and consumed in and about the Fortifications there, which in reason ought to add much to the Interest of the English there, and to be expected from the benefit of the Fruits thereof, for the time elapsed, To require an Account of damages sustained during the time elapsed. which would amount to an exceeding great sum: And in Justice and Equity ought to be required and satisfied by the usurpers, and wrongful possessors thereof. Thus the said company being reduced to such a sad condition of Commerce losing in their principal adventurers some 30. some 40 per cent some more. The English East-India Companies sad condition. His late Majesty's excellent wisdom and redress. His late Majesty's Honour and respect. Sir William Curteen's adventure in particular 80000 l. But upon their addresses to his late Majesty (of ever blessed memory) a remedy was speedily provided, And a new company of adventurers instituted and ordained wherein his said late Majesty was pleased so far to express his interest therein, and affection thereto, as appears by admitting them to wear his own colours constantly, and honouring the said company with a royal Signet engraven with three Crowns and a Lion Passant, whereof Sir William Courteen (that famous Merchant) was appointed Governor and Director by his Majesty and Council, adventuring therein for his own particular (inter alium) 80000 l. and the said company was constituted and ordained by his said Majesty and Council in the best and most legal way and form that ever yet in England was invented (which the Dutch quickly apprehended) and with so much wisdom, The Dutch foresight in the loss and danger of their Trade. discretion, reason, moderation, and modification, in the limitation and prescription of all parties and interests without injuring or encroaching one on the other being in strange and remote Countries and places where the English had no Factories or Correspondence of Commerce, and with as much prudence and respect as any reasonable man could expect, desire, or require. And the said Sir William and adventurers, Anno 1635. speedily equipped and set forth to sea 6. ships viz the Dragon, 6 Ships set forth 1635. Captain john Weddal Commander and Admiral, the Sun, Captain Richard Swanley Commander and Viceadmiral; the Katherine, Captain john Carter Commander and Rear-admiral; the Planter, Captain Edward Hall Commander; the Anne and Discovery: But shortly after their departure from the Downs, the said Sir William fell ●ick and died; and the said ships proceeded and arrived in India purchasing Ports and places for Commerce, and Customs, and for Fortifications, and rendezvous to secure the same; Arriving in India, purchased and settled Factories and Fortifications. which the old Company heretofore never did. And by this expedition, in the very first and second year, the said old Companies losses in their adventures aforesaid, returned with so much profit increasing also their ships from 1, or 2 per An. to 3,4, or 5 per Ann. and also affording the said Company many several courtesies, relieving their ships with necessaries, Great advantage thereby to the English- East-India Company. and their men from the miserable Mallabar Captivity that ever yet was known (save the matchless Massacre at Amboyna;) and yet this Company (as Counsellor Chute pleaded for Esquire Courteen, at the Bar of the Lords house, Anno 1647. (did very modestly term them) proved afterwards in many respects exceedingly ingrateful and injurious, Councelor Chu●es leading●●gain●● the Company for 50000l. damages, now much more. where I must leave them and hasten my search, after the Dragon, Sun, and Katherine aforesaid. The Subject, Matter, or Conclusion. ANd finding them pursuing their honest and lawful Employments, but passing through the straits of Mallacca for China (a Town and Castle taken by the Dutch from the Portugals, Mallacca ever f●ce, till them Dutch to●k it f●om the Por●ugals but never a●ter. and ever till then free for the English to pass) the said ships were there presently encountered and commanded by four or five Dutch ships to go into Mallacca aforesaid; Sr. William Court●en● ships the e encountered, and threatened. but having no business there they refused, the said Dutch than threatened to ●ink or burn by their sides, but they would force them in; yet the said Dutch doubting their own Strength suffered them to pass but with terrible Menaces and Threats, that they would have a better account at their Return: And when the said English with much perplexity and trouble from sundry Nations as well as the Dutch, had finished their Affairs in China aforesaid, they returned back again through the aforesaid straits of Malacca, and then they were encountered again with a greater power of Dutch ships double manned, and by them sternly commanded to go into Mallacca and speak with their Governor: Sr. William Cour●●●n● ships again there encountered, & s●re threatened to sink or burn them, so commanded by Commission. Captain Weddal and the rest English, still denying to obey their command, than the said Dutch showed their Commission, which was either to bring them in by force, or to deliver them, the Portugals and their goods who were many and of great value, by estimation worth 200000l. or to sink or burn by their sides, and thereupon their time being limited, & a glass turned for the English to give their answer: The glass turned to give their answer. Then Captain Weddal called a Consultation, and debated with his Captains and chief Officers what they should do, wherein were different Opinions; for some were for Fight the Dutch forthwith, as Captain Weddal and his men; Difference in opinions, amongst the English Commanders, at last agreed. Others for delivering up the Portugals and their Goods, holding it neither Valour nor Wisdom to venture their Lives for them, from whom they had received many Injuries and Abuses, as Captain Richard Swanley aforesaid Vice-Admiral and his men, whereat Captain Weddal aforesaid was exceedingly moved, and thereupon gave Captain Swanley some reproachful and uncivil language, as Coward, and the like: But Captain Weddal falling into a calmer temper, Captain Swanley moved him to call for the Black box, November 8. wherein were instructions from the King's Majesty concerning the Portugals, Black box, No. 8th. His late Majesty's Order concerning the Portugals. and there they found to this, or the like effect, viz: That if they happened to receive any prejudice, or damage from the Portugals, to take their remedy by what means they could get it. Then Captain Swanley aforesaid, moved Captain Weddal aforesaid further, and said; that if he Captain Weddal would really seize the Portugals as prisoners, and their goods confiscated to the King of England for the injuries and abuses they had received from the said Portugals; Captain Weddal should then see and find, Captain Weddal's seizure of the Portugals and Goods. that neither himself nor his men would prove Cowards, but would freely and willingly spend their dearest blood in that Quarrel, and fight it out to death to the last man. To which motion, Captain Weddal readily and speedily condescended and made seizure accordingly. Then Captain Swanley in the ship Sun (being of greatest force) weighed Anchor, Captain Richard Swanleys' Declaration and Message to the Dutch Commander of their Resolution. and went and rid a head the Admiral, purposely to receive the first Assault of the Dutch; and before the glass was out, Captain Swanley carried this their Resolution and Ground of the Quarrel, and Declared the same to the Dutch Commander (being one of his old acquaintance at Amboyna) at the hearing of which Message and Resolution, the said Dutch Commander was much troubled, fretting and fuming, and tearing his hair; saying, he had no instructions in that case, but must go in again for new, and that he was sure to lose his head when he came to Battavia, The Dutch Commander much discontented, fea●ing his head. because he did neither bourn, nor sink, nor bring them into Mallacca, and so going in for new and further Instructions, came out no more: And the Dragon, Sun, and Katherine, proceeded and came to Goa, and there landed all the said Portugals and their Goods, Captain Weddal at Goa, landed the Portugals and Goods. according to agreement made with them at Maccao in China (but contrary to that pretended seizure, and Captain Swanleys' expectation) and the said Captain Swanley in the said Ship Sun, came that year home and arrived safe in England, but the Dragon and Katherine stayed in India until the next year to complete their lading. But when the Dutch (observing the Motion of the Dragon and Katherine) understood plainly, The Dutch thereby so enraged and exasperated, sought how to be revenged. that by the foresaid pretended seizure, they were merely deluded and disappointed, both of their prey and purpose, doubtless they were exceedingly exasperated and enraged; And it was not their Commander's head that would assuage or satisfy their Constant and Frequent Bloody and Cruel Malice and Revenge (as former and latter experience plainly remonstrates) but when the aforesaid Duchy Commander came to Battavia, The Scene altered, and the Commanders head off● no p●ice to appease their Malice. the Scene was altered, and a new device framed to destroy them altogether, and not suffer any to live to bring back the said tidings of their Destruction. FOr, in, or about the Year, 1637. upon a War or Difference between the King of Coelon & the Portugals there Inhabiting; The Hollanders Vpperland States of their United Provinces of Battavia, Amboynia, Tewan, etc. neglecting no opportunity to advance their foresaid designs of Conquest and Trade Complied with, and assisted the for●said King against the said Por●ugals (being very ancient inhabitants there) and undoubtedly it was that very same Fleet going upon th●t occasion to Coelon (before the Dragon and Catherine set sail for England) that extinguished, and most barbarously destroyed both those two ●hips and Men, according to the several Relations of English, Portugals, and Dutch, etc. And that done; Then the said Fleet proceeded upon their design at Coelon aforesaid, where in few years after, they conquered and vanquished the foresaid Portugals both by Sea and Land, and took and surprised all thrir ships and goods (with their chief Town or City of Collombo and the rest) with all their Castles, Fortifications and Houses or Towns, with all the Good● and Treasure; Ordinance, Ammunition and Appurtinances, therein and thereto belonging, and so quickly possessed and dispatched the Riches and Subjects of two Eminent Kings in Europe out of their way; and the third, the King of the said Island and his Subjects escaped not altogether free; For (by good report) when the said King desired to know their demands for their assistance, and the same being produced, the said King was thereat much amazed and said, that he and all his Subjects were not worth the one half or quarter of what the said Hollanders demanded, (notwithstanding the exceeding great plunder and booty taken from the English and Portugal's aforesaid? And so the said King being altogether unable to satisfy their said demands in any reasonable measure (and to be rid of them, as he once well hoped, but they never intended) Therefore the said King was constrained and necessitated to Submit, and to suffer the said Hollanders to enjoy all the Portugals Towns and Castles aforesaid with, etc. ut supra; and what other Ports or places upon his said Islands they desired: And further to permit and suffer the foresaid Hollanders States, to confer a King's Ship upon the said John Tyson, as an extraordinary Reward and Recompense for all his good services, according to the usual construction of Holland and Dutch Reason? Supposing thereby, to Declare and Proclaim to all Kings, Emperors, and Princes, beyond Cape bona Esperanza and to their Subjects; That as they the Holland Upperlander States aforesaid, had power there to destroy and set up Kings at their pleasure; so had their Masters in their netherlands the like power; or more over all Kings and Emperors in Europe, and ●o thereby thinking to free themselves from that aspersion, which many Heathens seemed long since justly to lay upon them, (to wit,) That they were some Rude, Brutish, Boarosh, uncivil, and Barbarous people, and of low esteem in Europe? Because they had no King. And thus, Per fas aut nefas they intent ● if possible) to build their Babel as high as Heaven. But I must here, Ponere Obicem, and give you a True and Perfect Copy of Quondam Skipper Now Dutch Precedent, and Holland's King John Tyson, one of his Warrants to his Subjects, within the Verge of his Command and jurisdiction. A true translation of one of his Warrants by Geo. Gawton Merchant, which came to my hands at Goa in India, 7. Nou. Stilo Veter, 1664. john Tyson Precedent for the Dutch at Gallee in Coelon. THe Chief of the people of Gampa, with the rest dwellers; Let them come and obey the Holland's King, and bring the other Duragos or Dwellers of the Neighbouring Aldees or Towns; and the Challes or Inhabitants of Urngampala, and of Galleluja and Hivitiania, and all other Challees or Inhabitants, Subjects to the Corlo or Governor of Allicuer, and the Captain of Gampan withal; And in case all these people eannot come, Let him appear before the King; For so is the King's command. The seven Corlos or Commanders are already at Ningumbo. Concerning the loss of the Dragon and Katherine. Out of the Book of Resolutions at Goa, in the Instruction given to Io. Dursenon his Persia Voyage written by john Darett. ALso if you happen to meet with the ship Hopewell (Mr. Edward Lock or whosoever Commander) inquire diligently of six Dutchmen taken Aboard the said ship, at her last being at Cocheen; who can make certain relation concerning the Dragon and Katherine, their sinking between the Islands of Coylon and Mauritius by seven Dutch Vessels or Ships, (as we are informed) whereof the Ship called Amsterdam was Admiral; 21. November 1644. in Goa. London, 9th. of June, 1641. FRancis Day saith, That from Mesulapatam, he came to Surratt; and coming before Goa, was forced to strike by the Hollanders; and a Boat from the Ship Amboyna, came aboard to have a discharge, how that they received no injury from the Hollanders; which discharge, was written twice before it could be to their liking. And amongst the Boats Crew, there was an English man who told to the Purser of the Expedition (as three or four men come home by the Crispin can witness) It is well you struck, for all the guns aboard were primed, and the Lynstocks ready, waiting for the word to give fire and would have sunk you, and God knows what is become of Captain Weddal, which words being spoken he was called away by the Commander into the boat. These persons present: William Courteen, Fr. Day, Isaac Saxby, and D. G. (i. e.) David Goubard. john Carter came home in the Crispin, and afterwards in the Bon Esperanza tells the same words as Francis Day abovesaid. London 25th January, 1641. A Board the Hester at Blackwal, present. William Courteen, John Rushout, Captain Robert Moulton, Anthony Robert, one of the Queen's Musicians, Edward Kinpe, John Bening, Thomas Gent. and D. G. (i. e.) David Goubard. Was told by William Taylor Master's Mate, and confirmed by Robert Hogg Master of the Hester. THat William Taylor aforesaid, going a shore at Cocheen with William Gorley, the Governor of the Town and Castle, demanded, or asked him (among other things) whether the General (meaning Captain Weddal was arrived in England with his two Ships, to which they answered, he was not; And do you know (said the Governor) what is become of those two Ships? They said they knew not; then said he, you must know that they were sunk by the Hollanders about Ceylon; They asked how he knew this; To which he answered, here are passed through this Town two slaves which were taken by the Hollanders, and made an escape from them at Ceylon, which two slaves have reported the same for a certain truth to all the Inhabitants of Cocheen; The said two slaves were then gone for Goa or India, etc. More particulars they neglected to inquire after, because that Mr. Gurley nor none of our people would believe it to be probable. They also asked what Hollanders should have sunk or taken them. Answer was made, The Fleet which lay before Goa of twelve sail in their way home to Jaccatra, whereof was General one of the Holland Ships lying before Goa was the ship Trevere. Sir John Hubbard writes to his Friends in London, that he hath advice out of Holland, that Captain Weddall was sunk in the East-Indies by the Hollanders. John Bening Mr. of the Planter, heard Mr. Mountney say, Captain Weddalls two ships were worth, 150000l. in England besides his own goods, 20000l. very near. One Laurence a Dane who came home from the straits with Mr. Lucas, told to the Wife of James Clarke, tailor in the Dragon; That he was at the sinking or Taking of the Dragon and Katherine, by seven Holland Ships. Robert Hogg tells of one which was at Plynmouth a Hollander, and was before at the sinking of Captain Weddall, he was with Mr. Tuchburn. Captain Swanley tells of one James Burdett which had a Letter from India● which makes mention of the very same report by a slave, which made escape from the Hollanders. Anno 1644. AT the return of Thomas Lamberton, William Page, Thomas Newman and others taken in the Bon-Esperanza going to China, and brought prisoners into Mallacca with ten wounded men which lay there in the Hospital, where they found a Scotchman lying sick, who upon his dying told the aforesaid men of the Bon-Esperanze, that he could not die before he had declared that he was at the taking of the Dragon and Katherine, which were going from India unto the Cape Bon-Esperanza by seven Holland Ships which coming in fare by Captain Weddall they pretended to be bound home, and invited him with Captain Carter and both the Mountneys aboard; where having feasted together, so was Captain Weddall and his Friends brought upon the Deck, and told they must into the Sea, whereupon more words past; and they were bound back to back and thrown into the sea, those of the Dragon and Katherine seeing the same fitted themselves to fight, but were taken, and their Ships Rob, and then with (all the men remaining alive) bored and let sink in the Sea; he told that the same Fleet came to Mallacca, afterwards where much was hid; the rest of the common men was sent for the Moluccoes, and that well known by many in Mallacca, but durst not speak of it, The said Lamberton and others asked the Lieutenant of the Town about the same; but he answered, that upon their lives they should not speak of such things. A Declaration of some News seeming probable, of the Dragon and Katherine of Esquire Courteens; Captain john Weddall, and Captain john Carter Commanders. From the Mouth of Boatswain Went; John Thomas, Hinton Quondam, Chirurgeon of the Ship Bon-Esperanza employed in the service of the Worshipful Esquire Courteen, Anno 1644. in the Month of August, being by sinister occasion at Johanna, in the Ship Hopewell of the old Companies, at which time also was the Crispin and Dolphin of the old Companies there, as also the Loyalty Mr. John Durson Commander, belonging to the Esquire Courteen, had this following Relation of the Destruction of the Dragon and Katherine, by the Dutch as follows. THe said Boatswain Went, Boatswain of the good ship Dolphin, Mr. Thomas Proud Master in the said Ship, 1643. upon some employment went from Surratte to the Southward, viz. To Cocheen a Portugal Town, where (upon what occasion I know not) having some conference with a servant of the Governors of Cocheen concerning the Dutch. The man told him of a fight made off of Ceylon between the Dutch and English, viz. Two English Ships and seven Dutch Ships, the English Ships named the Dragon and Katherine, both which the Dutch overcame, sinking the one and forcing the other a shore, so eagerly prosecuting them, that some of the English having escaped drowning and got a shore, the Dutch in their Boats hasted a shore likewise and cut them all off. Now no doubt but the Dutch have projects enough to conceal this Villainy; but if this Relation be true, Gods wonderful power is evident in the Discovery, for this servant to the Governor was in the Dutch Ships at that time in their service, when they fought and following the English a shore (he being one among the Dutch) made escape to the Portugals and in time came to serve the Governor of Cocheen. This is the Relation that I heard Boatswain Went Relate, and indeed I went aboard purposely to inquire of him about that business: I desired to have the Relation under the Boat-swains hand, but I could not obtain it, by reason partly of ●is unwillingness, and partly the shortness of our time, for they suddenly set sail from Joanna, Also the Boatswain said the Governor of Cocheen●nows ●nows of the matter, and upon inquiry (if he pleaseth can produce you his Servant if living; if not, he himself is able to give satisfaction. Was under written, Thomas Hinton. DUarte, de figueiredo de melo Secretario de sua Majestrade do estado da India, Certifico que assistindo na Ilha de Ceylon soube por algus Prisoneires Olandeses, que se tomarao comes as duas naes do Capt. Guadel que hia da China Para Inglaterra, as tomarao o● Olandeses no Cabo damn Boa-Esperança & as meterao ambas apique; Is●o he o que me constor de ditos dos dites Prisoneires, Secutarto. Goa a 22 de April de 1647. Duarte defigueiredo de melo. I Edward De Figueirdo de melo Secretario to his Majesty of the State of India, do Certify, that being in Commission in the Island of Ceylon; I came to know by some Prisoners of the Hollanders, that they met with two Ships of Captain Weddals', which were going from China for England, and that the Hollanders took them towards the Cape of Bon-Esperanza and sunk them both. This is what appears unto me by the Relations of the said Prisoners. Goa 22. April. Anno 1647. Was under-written, Duarte defigueiredo de melo. FOr when the said Dutch Commander doubted the cutting off his Head; in stead thereof they furnish him (as credibly reported) with seven Sail of proper Ships, Seven Sail set out to look after the Dragon and Katherine. four greater, three lesser; the Ship Amsterdam about 1400. Tun burden being Admiral: No doubt but with strict Injunctions utterly to destroy the said two Ships, Dragon and Katherine and so preserve his Head on his Shoulders, which it seems by manifold reports and Instances he performed very Fully and Effectually lying in wait ●or them with his said Fleet, hover too and again about Caeloan the only Cinnamon Island in the world, taken by the Dutch from the Portugals and Natives, whereof john Tyson a Dutch man, john Tyson the Holland● King at Caeloan. (first a Scullion, (or some such thing) than a Skipper, and at best a Commander) was made King as by his Warrants appeared, Anno. 1644. Eater. forab, 26. or 28. years, etc. and knowing well what course the said two Ships Dragon and Katherine would steer for England, having sufficient Intelligence and Spies abroad to observe their motion, and to bring them word when and at what time they set sail from Goa and the Coast of Mallabar, whom the said Dutch Fleet unhapily discovered, The Dutch Fleet with the Dragon and Katherine. and hailing one to the other, who and whether bound according to the manner of the Sea; Captain Weddall answered of Whitehall for England, as by his Colours appeared? The Dutch answered of Battavia, homeward bound for Holland, and so seemed glad of one another's company, and as commonly reported in India, they kept company some reasonable time until they had them at sea far enough from any Land. And when the Dutch saw their opportunity, they invited Captain Weddall and Captain Carter with their chief Officers, in friendly manner aboard their Admiral, The Dutch their friendly invitation of Captain Weddal etc. aboard the Ship Amsterdam aforesaid. And when they had eaten and drank sufficiently, the Dutch suddenly clapped a guard upon them, and Seized, Pillaged and sunk the said two Ships Dragon and Katherine, The Dutch seizing, Pillaging and Sinking the two Ships, binding all the men back to back, throwing them overboard; and this was the certain end of the Dragon & Katherine. wearing the King of England's Colours, and bound the English back to back and threw them all over board (as in India and else where frequently reported) and this was the final and dismal conclusion and confusion of the aforesaid two Ships, Dragon and Katherine, valued at 180000l. besides their Commanders, Merchants and others, men of great Quality and Reputation, who doubtless had very great estates therein. Ship Bon. Esperanza afterwards taken. Afterwards the Ship Bona-Esperanza in the same Employment, and in the said straits of Mallacca, was there violently assaulted by the said Dutch, killing and wounding the Master and many others, but the Portugal Passengers calling for Quarter, the ship was entered and seized on by the Dutch, Some of the Dutch entering, said they did well to yield when they did, else they had gone after the Dragon and Katherine aforesaid. some of them saying to the Chirurgeon and other English in the said ship, viz. They did well to yield when they did, else they had gone after the Dragon and Katherine, and Carrying the English Prisoners a shore, towing his Majesty's Colours at their Boat stern (as reported.) A Scotch man a shore lying very sick, very earnestly, desired to speak with some of the English; A sick Scotch man did declare the Fact to several English men. And it was to inform them, that he was in that sad action of the Dragon and Katherine, and his conscience therefore was exceedingly troubled and afterwards died. Then the Great William, Captain jeremiah Blackman Commander upon the same Employment, Captain jeremiah Blackman very narrowly escaped the like by an unexpected course. and in the said straits of Mallacca was likewise assaulted and sore threatened by the said Dutch, but doubting their own strength, he passed them going to China, but they waylaid his return with seven Ships, they supposing and expecting that for fear he would have gon● through the straits of Sundie at the Souther most end of Sumatra & so to catch or toll him to sea without ken of land as they did the Dragon & Katherine, & pretend themselves a homeward-bound Fleet; and when they had seen their opportunity if not to carry him to Battavia, confiscate Ship and goods which had been as great courtesy as he could expect from them, or else to have sent him and his Company to seek the Dragon and Katherine in the bottom of the sea, And this was the end of the Dragon and Katherine, without any other cause, then presuming to sail in their South Se●●, for presuming to sail in their South-seas without their leave; but he steering an unexpected courfe, by, or near the Shore in sight of Mallacca happily escaped them. Now to conclude and finish this Disquisition concerning the Dragon and Katherine, and to discover the plac● into which they are sent, and the parties who sent them; our next and l●st work is to produce our Indi●●●●● and proofs that it is so really and indeed, Now they are discovered, n●xt to o●r proofs, etc. which are far more and better then in such a case would be expected or Imagined. wherein it is well hoped that better evidence will be asse●ted and produced, th●n in su●h a case could well be expected or required. Some plain and pertinem Indi●i●es and Proofs, concerning the destruction of the Dragon and Katherine. I. THe diligent observation of the constant Series of the Dutch in the Insolent actions, and cruel proceedings of their State's General in their East India Vpperlands and United Provinces of Amboy●● and Buttavia (Alias, New Holland) and in their continued Prosecution of English and Portugals; Portugals and English con●pa●ed to sheep or Ja●-cauls, driven to and fro by the Dutch Lions and Tigers. Abinitio, driving them (like Sheep or Jac-cauls by their high & mighty power) out of all profitable places of Trade as aforesaid, in order by degrees to expel them out of India, not daring to look beyond Cape Bon-Esperanza. The constant and insolent actions of their Vpperlands States of Am●oyna & Battavia: And by Affi●avit thereof made before john Pa●e a Master ●n Chancery 23. of F●b. 1646. Bartholomew Church man, & ●. As also their contempt and de●ision of all Treaties and Agreements made with their States of the Netherlands concerning any matter or thing beyond the ●aid ●ape, as may appear not only by their neglect of all former Treaties, and Waring and Wronging there, while treating here (as I conceive) at this instant with the King of Bantum, merely to drive the English out of their Pepper Trade at jambee; but also it appears by their General I. Coones expression, Anno. 1●20. to the Commanders and Company of the English Companies; two Ships, Bear and S●ar●, saying, that they would not leave an English man in India before they had done; And Anno, 1628. When the said Coon was st●led by the King of Ternatte Captain of Twelve Castles, and Commander of all the Sea● in the World. And afterwards two English men craving passage for ●a●tum? He the said General ●oon replied, and said, the English would not suffer them to go thorough the Narrow Se●s, etc. But he hoped ere long to go thorough whether the English would or no, etc. as by Remonstrance appear'st and said moreover, that the English East-India Company like theirs, would have all the World, but not afford them the means to get it, etc. II. That long before the Amboy●a Massacre, they had debarred the English from having any Commerce with China, japan, or Phillipeen Islands the Spaniards. Their debaring and obstructing all Nations, for trading into those seas upon Confiscation. And ever after that Massacre, not to sail b●yond the Celeeb Islands, or Macasser upon confiscation of ships and goods, and incurring their further displeasure; wherefore some English knowing this, and that the Dutch were in good earnest for their own advantage, for it was 4. or 500000l● per an. profit to them, and 2. or 5300000 l, per annum loss to the English ever since, by losing his Majesty's Right (and Merchant's Trade) ●herefore refused to go that Voyage with Capt. john Carter Commander of the Katherine, for this very Cause and Danger, els● very willingly would have accepted of the Motion. III. That Rebellious and wicked agreement made in India, Their agreement, and resolve in India to destroy, as by Affidavit etc. ut supra. (and afterwards Printed by Authority in England, and Affidavit upon O●th likewise made before a Master in Chancery) between the Dutch and English, utterly to destroy that exceeding hopeful Employment of Sr. William Courte●● Kt. William Courteen Esquire his Son● and the rest Adventurers into East India, by Seizing, Sinking, Burning, or otherwise; wherein the Dutch diligence was very remarkable in all the said Esquires Ships that went for China, All ships going that way questioned, sunk, or taken. for certainly the Dragon and Katherine suffered as aforesaid, and the Ship Bon-Esperanza also, and the Sun and Great William very narrowly escaped; neither was the said English at home or abroad, altogether idle as in time convenient may further be declared. IV. Capt. Richard Swanley to Io. Darell, August 1647. upon Exchange London. The Relation of Captain Richard Swanley concerning that last passage of Seizure of Portugals and their Goods in the straits of Mallacca, whereby the said Dutch were so enraged and exasperated, that they hunted violently to destroy the said Dragon and Katherine as the said Captain feared, as by the aforesaid Relation more largely appeareth. V. Capt. William Swanley's Relation to the said Iohn Darr●ll● upon Exchange London. The Relation of Captain William Swanley, who being in Holland, Anno 1638. when the Dutch East India Fleet arrived; and the said Dragon and Katherine was then expected: As the said Captain was drinking with a Friend, there several Dutch men doing the like, and only a slight thin Deal board between them, some other Dutch men enquired; What news of Captain Weddall? They answered that he was sunk and Drowned. The said Captain hearing this, presently desired to be satisfied more fully; therefore he went to those Dutch men newly come from India and enquired of them, but they were very shy and would not discover it any further; only they told him they heard it was so, and that it is all one, for none but their own Country men could tell them so, and it will admit of no other construction, but that it was so indeed; which amounts to a plain discovery by their own open and free Confession for the one or the other, must actually be present actors in the said Destruction. VI The Relation of john Stratford a Cord-wainer in Southwark (and Kinsman to Mr. Daube●ey Chirurgeon of the aforesaid Ship Katherine) and for whom the said Stratford had caused to be made, The Relation of john Stratford, to the said john Darell and others. an Embroidered Girdle with Silver Buckles; which Girdle the said Chirurgeon, promised never to part with for love or money. And this said Chirurgeon was well and in good health, when the Dragon and Katherine aforesaid set sail for England (as the men in the Ship Mary coming then from India aforesaid report.) But afterwards the said john Stratford saw two Dutch men in Southwark, going from one Goldsmith's shop to another upon their occasions, and espied one of the said Dutch men to have or wear the very same Girdle, and enquired of the said Dutch man, how he came by the said Girdle, and where he had it? for said Stratford, I know it very well; The said Dutch man somewhat abashed at the question, at last told him he had it in India; I thought so replied the said Stratford, you are one of the Rogues that sunk the Dragon and Katherine. And the said Stratford intended to have had him before a Justice, but his Wife and other Friends dissuaded him; then came he to the Secretary of the East India Company Richard Swinglehurst (not knowing Esquire Courteen) who laughed at the news (as the said Stratford related;) and so that discovery rested for further prosecution. VII. The Relation of Senior Lues Rib●ro, Senior Lues Ribero at Goa in India, to john Farren, john Darell and others. an Eminent Portugal Merchant at Goa, who said that a Gentleman and friend of his (which lay then ●ick in one of their Castles) who told Again Farren, if he would send to him, he could make a perfect discovery of the said Ships: and likewise one Thomas a Must●zoe who served the Portugal Governor of Coucheen, who was also in that action; besides the common relations of Moors, Gentues and malabars; but what the said Agent ●●rr●n did therein is to be unknown, for I was then upon occasion sent to Rabagge, and afterwards for England. VIII. Tho. Hi●ton's Relation at Island joanna and Goa to Io. Darell, 1644. The Relation of Thom●● H●●ton Chirurgeon of the ship Bona-Esparanza and others therein, who said that when the Dutch entered and had possession of their said ship; some of the Dutch sailors said to the said Hi●ton and others; They did well to yield as they did, else they had gone after the Dragon and Katherine; and moreover a Bootch man when they were in Malacca being there very sick, and was in that action desired earnestly to speak with some English man, who told them (as they said) that his Conscience was much troubled, because he was in that sad action and destruction of the said Dragon and Katherine. IX. Mr. Newman's Relation to john Darell. Memerandum, 12. December, 1664. Master Newman said in the Customhouse London, that one came to Mr. Gurley and himself (being Dutch Prisoners at Malacca) and desired that some English men ●ould go to speak with a sick man there; for the said sick, earnestly desired it: so Mr. Gurley and Mr. Newman sent Thomas Lamberton and some others, who returned this Message from the said sick man, that his Conscience troubling him, and that he sent for them to tell them that he was at the sinking of the Dragon and Katherine by the Dutch, and that the said Dutch bound all the English back to back and threw them overboard, according to the Relation of Mr. Hinton Chirurgeon, Richard White and others, etc. X. The Relation of Richard White an English man at Goa s●●ving the Portugals; Richard Whi●●'s Relation at Goa 21. june 1644. to john Farr●n, John Darell, etc. Factors. who said, that 〈◊〉 me● wi●h ●ight Dutch men upon the Coast of India, and seven of them con●●ssed to him they were in the Dutch Fleet that destroyed the Dragon and Katherine, and that there were Nine Ships in Number, Six Greater, Three lesser, whereof the Ship Amsterd●m about 1400. T●●s Burden w●● Admiral, and pretended themselves a homeward bound Fl●et for Holland. And Captain 〈◊〉 and Captain Carter with some of their 〈◊〉, being invited ●bo●rd the said Admiral after a pretended friendly Entertainment; the said Dutch, S●i●●d pillaged, and Sunk the said ships Dragon and 〈◊〉, and bound the men back to back, and 〈◊〉 the men all overboard, and this was 〈…〉 ●bout Forty Leagues from the Island Zeloan as the said Dutch men related. XI. It is the opinion of some, Some are very confident thereof upon good reason. that the English Precedents of Suratt, Mr. Methwould, Mr. Fremblin, and Mr. Britain, and other their Factors there● could all, or most of them have made a clear discovery thereof (as well as one of them, Mr. john 〈◊〉) but being co●●ceived to ☜ ●e combi●●● 〈◊〉 with the said Dutch in th● general destruction, and seeming well pleased ●herewith● therefore an uncharitable silence did possess them, whose case even now might be th●● own (if God and the King's Majesty prevent it not) but the 〈◊〉 adventurers are sure to suffer mo●●; and ●●●ing that formerly through their great ignorance and ●upi●e, and inconsiderate Government, and Management of that weighty Affair of such High Concernment and Consequence; so it is, that they (of Merchants) have been doubtless the greatest Friends and Promoters of the said Dutch designs, English ●ast India Company, the greatest friends and enemies. and consequently the greatest enemies to the Land of their Nativity, as his late Majesty of ever Blessed Memory, seemed excellently to apprehend in the Preface of his Majesty's Patent under the Great Seal of England, made to Sr. William Courteen and the rest adventurers therein. But I presume that the least of these Indicia's and Proofs, (being all of them Voluntary and Free) are of greater Force and Efficacy, in the Judgement of any understanding and upright Reader. The least Indicia or Proof, greater than all at Amboyna. Then the greatest or all those empty and pretended cruel, and extorted Indiciaes', and proofs produced and alleged by the Dutch in their proceedings against His Majesty's Subjects, whether the innocent English or Natives at Amboyna or elsewhere. Further Reasons to satisfy the Reader, and refel Objections. Reason, I. ☞ THat it was never known before this (that ever I heard of) that ever two ships together English or Dutch, going or coming to or from India, perished by stress of Winds or Weather. Reason, II. Further Reasons. That there was eight Ships or Pinnaces more lost at Sea belonging to that Expedition, yet not a word or relation of any one of them to sail by such Destruction. Reason, III. That it was more Impossible or Improbable by Land, to conceal the burning of the English Houses and Stores at Battavia in sight of Ten Thousand people, and not one of them since discovering the same (that ever I heard of,) then to conceal the sinking of the Dragon and Katarine. Rex & Regina Beati. ALL these Indiciaes' and Proofs seems Superfluous and needless; seeing the Dutch Combinations, Dutch constant practices, considered all these proofs and reason seems superfluous. Actions, and constant Obstructions, their Combinations, Hostile Seizures, and Bloody Depredations are fully evident, and good and sufficient proofs of the Premises. The Lading of the Dragon and Katherine, for the Adventurers only estimated, 180000l. The loss of Trade, Factories, Plantations, for the Adventurers only estimated at, 120000l. The loss of particular Persons in two Ships, being men of quality and good Estates, — For Murders, Massacrees and Loss and Destruction of Trade to Posterity, being only matters of State, are most humbly left to His Majesty and others under Him, in Highest Power and Authority. Some special Annotations further to explain the Premises, (viz.) THat this East India War and Dutch Design, began about sixty years ago, and continues to and at this very day; witness the Town and Castle of Cocheen in India, lately taken by the Dutch from the Portugals: Also the Dutch new Waring against Bantum, to drive the English from thence and from their chief Pepper trade at jambe, and so shut them clear out both of the straits of Sundye and Mallacca. That this Dutch War now ●ageth not so much as formerly for want of prey to feed upon; having long since destroyed both the power and profit of English and Portugal, to the exceeding enriching of their Netherlands or old Holland by the one, and of their Vpperlands or new Holland by the other, to such a high and transcendent degree of Pride, Riches, and Power, insomuch that the lading of their Eleven Ships this year, 1664. from their foresaid new Holland, home to old Holland; some of their own Nation reported to be worth 4000000l. or more 15. or 1600000. being formerly their usual annual return. That the Dutch now having made an absolute Conquest of all the Southeast Seas of Asia and Africa (half of the whole Universe from japan and China, to Cape Bon-Esperanza Thirty Thousand miles Coasting, and reduced the Subjects of at least Thirty Emperors, Kings, Princes, and Governors, to the Dictates and Rules of their own Arbitrary Power and Protection, without any Dispute or Contradiction; And all this in the Prince of Aurange his Name. Prince of Aurange. Now they treen about the foresaid Cape and meeting there with their netherlands, West India Company ☜ (with whom uniting and combining together) endeavour to carry on and propagate the said old War and design into Europe and America (the other half of the whole Universe) with Confidence and Assurance of like success. And Subtly and Slily striking at the root and main obstacle, viz. The Command of the English Narrow Seas; having already (as themselves and others conceive) the Command of all the Seas in the World besides: And thereupon they frame a causeless Contest and Demand concerning some injuries and damages (as they pretend) lately done upon the Coast of Guinnie and Cabo Verde; wherein they are proved to be the first and only trespasses: But by the blessing of the Almighty upon the Vigilence, Care, and Prudence of His now Majesty, their secret design is at present put to a stand, they being peradventure in further Expectation of a large supply from their Vpperlands of Forty or Fifty Tall Ships of inestimable value by April or May next; and in the mean time use some Delatory, Pretences, or Treaties. But seeing His Majesty, with the happy concurrence of his Royal and most Valiant and Magnanimous Brother His Highness the Duke of York, and Lord High Admiral of all His Majesty's Forces by Sea) with the Unanimous Assistance of a Wonderful, Discreet, and Loyal High Court of Parliament Representing the whole Nation; May apprehend great Hopes and Encouragement in this so Transcendent and Mighty Undertaking, against such Powerful and Politic Universal Enemies (especially of England;) and who may compare their Conquests by Sea, with the Great Turk by Land, and allow him Ten foot for One. I say to reduce this People ☜ to Right Reason, is only the work of the Almighty, and of the King of Great Britain, his Instrumental and most Valiant Vicegerent; no other King or Prince under Heaven, being sufficient in apprehension to Wield their Weapons, and to dispute this most Noble and Just Cause with them at Sea; and to this end, A Voice seems to be heard from Heaven, in His Majesty's most Glorious and Triumphant Restauration, without one drop of Bloodshed: To Question and Chastise these Rebellious, Ingrateful, and Cruel People for all their Actions and Misdemenours in India, where blood hath touched blood continually. And further Paulus Grobnerus ex Misnia, in his Sericum Mundi Filium, sent to His Majesty's most Famous Predecessor and Nursing Mother, to these forgetful and ungrateful people, (Queen Elizabeth of ever blessed Memory) 1574. seems as it were to point with his Finger at these very time●, and His Majesty's Person; saying as I take it, Page 273. Et sic a Carolo Carolus Magnus, sit Regnans qui Magno Successum, & fortund Septentrionalibus populis suis dominabitur & faeliciter Classe sua, etc. And lastly, Considering that by the continual contempts of the said Dutch-Vplands, of all former Debates and Treaties, yea, and of Kings to, (as appears by Skipper Tyson their Holland's King of Celoan) I conceive are Nul and Vold; and by the Dutch Netherlands only used, as Nets and Snares hitherto to gain Advantage of all Kings and Nations, to acccomplish their aforesaid Design. Therefore when Time seems convenient, Reason and Justice may require Reparation, and Satisfaction for all their former old Injuries and Damages, before new Debates or Treaties, can in equity well be admitted, viz. First Restitution and Reposition of His Majesties and Subjects Right to those four or five Amboyna Islands, In ☜ Statu Quo, and the Damages thereof for forty two years by past; And his Majesty's Interest in the Fortifications of their other Amb●yna●slands ●slands, built with a good part of the English National great Joint stock of 1600000l. with free trade to japan, China, ●●illipeenes, and elsewhere in the South Seas; for otherwise the Dutch will eat out all Nations in India with those Commodities; which said Damage and Loss (besides blood) cannot be estimated less Viis & modis, then 300000l. per annum, drained out of His Majesty's Kingdoms yearly for those Commodities; as Mercers, Grocers, Drugster's, Potters, and other Tradesmen, can best discover with Battavia interest at 5. per Cent, per month, etc. Also the Dutch ha●f Customs of their vast trade into Persia for 40 years by past, they being strangers and never in the Gulf, before that Agreement made between the Persian and the English, which may be reasonably estimated at 30. or 40000l. per annum, or more. Then the old East India Company and other, for Damages done since etc. Likewise, Sr. William Courteen and Adventurers with him for their four ships, viz. ship Bon Esperanza, Hen-Bonadventure, Dragon and Katherine, and utter loss and destruction of all their Trade, Factories, Plantations, and Fortifications in India; the Damages and Losses, whereof in knowing Judgements, cannot be estimated in all so little as 300000l. And whosoever makes any doubt or dispute concerning the Dutch, their certain destruction of the Dragon and Katherine aforesaid; me thinks the consideration ☜ of their own designs, constant and bloody actions and practices, frequent threatenings, combinations, and commissions, to sink or burn; to any rational man, may seem evidence sufficient to prove the fact, especially appearing so plainly to proceed from prepensed malice, and revenge. But being seconded by a multitude of voluntary and free Indiciaes', Relations, Predictions to prove, and combinations to destroy, from very sufficient witnesses of English, Portugals, and Dutch themselves; besides Moors, Gentues, and Mallabarrs, all which may seem superfluous, etc. Therefore, whosoever will not believe these truths, neither would they (without doubt) believe if one should rise from the dead and depth of the sea, to declare and justify the same unto them. All which, in every particular matter and thing therein, are most humbly referred to the far more Wise, and Judicious, to do, and to determine, as in their more Excellent Wisdoms and Judgements, seems most meet and convenient. Vivat Rex, Carolus Magnus. The Author's Attestation. THus having Freed and Discharged my Conscience and Duty towards God and Man, without Favour or Affection, in this Plain and Impartial Declaration of my long and serious observation and experience, of the various passages therein expressed; being altogether for Sum and Substance, what I have both heard and seen, and do verily believe the same to be really the truth, and nothing but the truth, faithfully collected and asserted, and will make good the same upon Oath, when thereunto lawfully called. And so I do most humbly commit the Care and Consideration thereof, to those whom it more Nearly or Publicly Concerns, to move and to do therein for Relief and Redress as Occasion and Opportunity shall Present; and procure a Remedy and Reparation from the Transgressor's, according to the Righteous Rules of Justice and Equity. FINIS.